COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF CAST IMMOBILIZATION VERSUS REMOVABLE BRACES IN PATIENTS WITH ANKLE FRACTURES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

Comparative efficacy of cast immobilization versus removable braces in patients with ankle fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background An effective and appropriate method to support the ankle joint optimally is particularly important during the healing phase of ankle fractures.The purpose of this review was to assess the functional outcomes, ankle-related quality of life, and associated complications of cast immobilization versus removable braces for the treatm

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How to insert visual information into a whiteboard animation with a human hand? Effects of different insertion styles on learning

Abstract Whiteboard animations have become very popular in recent years.They are mainly used in distance education, where learners can acquire knowledge individually and without the help of a teacher.However, there is little empirical evidence on how whiteboard animations should be designed to achieve learning-enhancing effects.Since the presentati

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PGE2-JNK signaling axis non-canonically promotes Gli activation by protecting Gli2 from ubiquitin-proteasomal degradation

Abstract Both bench and bedside investigations have challenged the supportive role of Hedgehog (Hh) activity in the progression of colorectal cancers, thus raising a critical need to further deeply determine the contribution of Hh to the growth of colorectal cancer.Combining multiple complementary means, including in vitro and in vivo inflammatory

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Joint Gateway Selection and Resource Allocation for Cross-Tier Communication in Space-Air-Ground Integrated IoT Networks

Leveraging unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as relays, the space-air-ground integrated Internet of Things (SAG-IoT) networks can provide wireless access services to the connected devices with high data rate, high flexibility, and wide coverage.However, besides bringing lots of benefits, the SAG-IoT systems also face many challenges due to the high m

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