Editorial: Nutrients and bioactive compounds: preventing and treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders. [PDF]
Ortuño-Sahagún D, Carrera-Quintanar L.
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Abstract Background and objectives Initially described as a benign acute cardiomyopathy, Takotsubo syndrome has been linked to elevated mortality rates. Emerging evidence suggests that unresolved myocardial inflammation may contribute to this adverse prognosis.
Loïc Faucher +12 more
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Does stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) added to continued systemic therapy improve time to treatment failure compared with physician's choice of systemic therapy in oligoprogressive ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer? Study protocol for a multicentre, randomised, open-label phase II trial in Australian tertiary cancer centres (AVATAR-II). [PDF]
Connolly E +13 more
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Abstract Focal epilepsy constitutes 60–70% of epilepsy, and up to half of patients do not achieve seizure freedom with their first antiseizure medication (ASM). When the first ASM fails, evidence guiding whether to switch or add‐on another ASM and which ASMs to use is limited. This review synthesized evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on
Isaac J. Egesa +7 more
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Opportunistic and systematic screening for atrial fibrillation in adults aged ≥ 65 years in primary care: a systematic review of randomized and cluster randomized trials. [PDF]
Mansour MA, Hussein MEI, Foda MSAT.
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Clinical trial barriers in neurostimulation for pediatric drug‐resistant epilepsy
Abstract Objective The NeuroPace responsive neurostimulation (RNS) System effectively treats focal drug‐resistant epilepsy (DRE) in adults but lacks pediatric regulatory approval. Despite effective off‐label pediatric use, systemic device‐trial challenges have impeded label expansion.
Mira C. Hasner +15 more
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Safe discontinuation of antidepressants in individuals with clinically remitted depressive disorders: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. [PDF]
Ostuzzi G +17 more
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Abstract Objective Epilepsy significantly affects daily functioning and health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) of those living with the condition. Less is known about HRQOL of family caregivers of adults with epilepsy, yet the functioning of patients and caregivers is interlinked, and caregivers' unmet support needs are high.
Florien Boele +10 more
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A prospective natural history study protocol for clinical trial readiness in synaptic disorders
Abstract Objective STXBP1‐related disorder (STXBP1‐RD) and SYNGAP1‐related disorder (SYNGAP1‐RD) are two common genetic synaptopathies that are associated with epilepsy, developmental delay, intellectual developmental disorder, and behavioral problems.
Jillian L. McKee +38 more
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Balancing rigor and pragmatism in health research: a guide to choosing study designs for real-world settings. [PDF]
Innocent DC +11 more
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