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Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) has been known to enhance the abscopal effect by up to 40% when delivered with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Recently, preclinical and clinical studies demonstrate that metastatic lesions treated with non-cytotoxic low-dose radiotherap…

This observational, cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the reliability of the Postural Habits and Awareness Scale (PHAS) in patients with postural hyperkyphosis. The PHAS is designed to assess individuals' postural awareness and habits through four subscales. A total of 128 p…

The aim of this study is to examine the impact of motor and cognitive dual-task conditions on gait variability and gait symmetry in individuals with NSNP, compared with healthy controls. This cross-sectional trial will recruit participants aged 18-60, including 21 patients with N…

The hamstring muscle, as a biarticular muscle, plays a crucial role in both hip extension and knee flexion and is part of the Superficial Back Line, which supports upright posture and prevents excessive flexion. Its continuous postural function requires endurance-oriented muscle …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of visual fatigue and dry eye level under different reading background polarities and different text colours, and to evaluate the effect of comfortable reading mode on the improvement of visual fatigue and dry eye level

The goal of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to determine if a randomized controlled trial of a collaborative pharmacist-intensivist telehealth follow-up after intensive care unit discharge can feasibly be performed in patients who have survived a critical illness. The …

One of the important causes of low back pain is lumbar spinal stenosis. With the increasing prevalence of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), lumbar spinal stenosis grading systems have been developed. The Lee and Schizas lumbar spinal stenosis grading systems are widely used. Pati…

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in undergraduate medical students and its association with perceived stress. The main question it aims to answer is: Is there any association between musculoskeletal pain and stress in …

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the carbon footprint produced from diagnostic upper GI endoscopy in patients with dyspepsia and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy in patients with non-variceal upper GI bleeding. The main question it aims to answer is: • How mu…

The aim of this study is to examine the flexibility of the structures around the ankle in individuals with unilateral chronic ankle instability. Individuals between the ages of 18-45 who have been diagnosed with chronic ankle instability by an orthopedist and who have unilateral …

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of varenicline on rectal sensation, based on ascending method of limits and on graded rapid phasic distensions in participants with non-constipation IBS and chronic abdominal pain.

The goal of this prospective observational study is to report the duration of preoperative clear fluids fasting in patients undergoing liver transplant. It will also learn about the relationship between the duration of preoperative clear fluids fasting and changes in hemodynamic …

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of CBL compared to traditional lecture-demonstration methods in enhancing the foundational knowledge and practical tooth reduction skills of dental students in fixed prosthodontics. Participants were assigned to an experimental group…

The research on "Perceptions of Parents and Children on Posterior Restorations in Primary Molars at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)" gives valuable insights into what influences treatment choices in children's dental care. By understanding the worries and preferences of both par…

Frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis) is a painful condition that affects the shoulder joint. This is a painful condition in which the movement of the shoulder becomes limited. Normally, the soft tissue surrounding the shoulder joint (capsule) is usually stretchy an…

This study compares the different effects of traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and narghile on periodontal health among a sample of Al-Hawash Private University students. The main question it aims to answer is: Are there statistically significant differences in periodontal pa…

Heart rate variability (HRV) is a well-established cardiovascular and autonomic health metric in the medical literature. However, its applicability is limited by the difficulty of analysis and interpretation in clinical practice. Given that the intracranial pressure (ICP) wavefor…

This retrospective study evaluates bone mineral density (BMD) measurements obtained by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) in adolescent girls aged 12 to 21 years at a tertiary care center. The study focuses on patients referred from the adolescent gynecology clinic as well a…

This study aims to evaluate and compare patient satisfaction and prosthetic complications between two types of prostheses: milled bar and screw-retained prostheses, used for supporting maxillary subperiosteal implants. Patients requiring maxillary rehabilitation using subperioste…

In this study, we hypothesize that calculating the ROMA score (CA125 + HE4 blood marker assay) will enable faster, more targeted diagnosis and management of epithelial ovarian cancer recurrence than the CA125 marker assay alone. This early identification of recurrence would then …