Effects of the transobturator tape procedure on overactive bladder symptoms and quality of life: a prospective study by Salih Polat (8185269)

“…The objective and subjective cure rates were 96.2% and 56.7%, respectively. A total of 80.7% of the cases had a 15-point improvement in QoL scores. …”

Statins Have No Additional Benefit for Pulmonary Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Lin Wang (11986)

“…The results of our analysis showed that the statins can’t significantly increase 6-minute walking distance (6MWD, mean difference [MD] = -0.33 [CI: -18.25 to 17.59]), decrease the BORG dyspnea score (MD = -0.72 [CI: -2.28 to 0.85]), the clinical worsening risk (11% in statins vs. 10.1% in controls, Risk ratio = 1.06 [CI: 0.61, 1.83]), or the systolic pulmonary arterial pressure (SPAP) (MD = -0.72 [CI: -2.28 to 0.85]). …”

Efficacy and safety of lorcaserin in obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Awadhesh Kumar Singh (6174640)

“…</p> <p><b>Results</b>: The meta-analysis of four RCTs (N = 16,856) demonstrated a significant decrease in body weight (mean ∆ −3.076 Kg; 95% CI, −3.49 to −2.66; P < 0.00001), compared to placebo. …”

Analysis of the replication of <i>Mtb</i>-A and <i>Mtb</i>-H in Rh-BMDMs. by Uma S. Gautam (553529)

“…The figure shows the consistent decrease in CFU numbers of <i>Mtb</i>-H (***, p<0.005) at 4, 24 and 72 hrs from two biological replicate experiments, with each replicate data comprising of a summarized value from different relevant dilutions and multiple plating. …”

Fitted parameter values shown session by session, and at a subsession resolution in the initial and final sessions. by Noémi Éltető (14197656)

“…The context gain for context length <i>n</i> is the decrease in the KL divergence between the predictive distribution of the complete model and a partial model upon considering <i>n</i> previous elements, compared to considering only <i>n</i> − 1 previous elements. …”

Glyphosate alters the composition, but not density, of the <i>A</i>. <i>gambiae</i> midgut microbiota. by Daniel F. Q. Smith (10788903)

“…Error bars represent the mean and ±SD. <b>(B)</b> Glyphosate alters the composition of the mosquito microbiota, leading to decrease of Entereobacteriacae and an increase of <i>Asaia</i> spp. …”

Repetitive stress induces a reduction in sound-evoked activity that develops as the stressor becomes chronic. by Ghattas Bisharat (20706928)

“…(b) Change in activity across sessions per tracked cell in response to 40, 60, and 70 dB white noise. We found a negative slope in most cells especially for mid-intensities, indicating a decrease in activity as the stress becomes chronic (<i>t</i> test for 40 dB <i>p</i> = 0.36, for 60 dB <i>p</i> = 9.3 × 10⁻¹², and for 70 dB <i>p</i> = 0.00750). …”

Structural and functional analysis of cell-free produced PfAQP without a GFP fusion. by Annika Müller-Lucks (147176)

“…Changes in the light scattering intensity reflect liposome shrinkage due to water efflux (increase in light scattering) and liposome swelling due to glycerol plus secondary water influx (decrease in light scattering). Note the difference of the scale of the abscissae as a consequence of lower glycerol permeability by at least one order of magnitude. …”

Disease course of Chronic Relapsing Inflammatory Optic Neuropathy (CRION) in a single care center by Luis Enrique MOLINA-CARRIÓN (12687286)

“…Currently, all patients are on maintenance treatment with mycophenolate mofetil or rituximab with a decrease in relapsing rate. Conclusions: Diagnosis of CRION is challenging and should be kept in mind. …”

Changing EDSS Progression in Placebo Cohorts in Relapsing MS: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression by Christian Röver (790648)

“…<div><p>Background</p><p>Recent systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) revealed a decrease in placebo annualized relapse rates (ARR) over the past two decades. …”

SapA is required for NTHI to directly counter host defensin lethality <i>in vivo.</i> by Catherine L. Shelton (340365)

“…(A) The <i>sapA</i> mutant strain (black triangles) was unable to persist in the middle ear, and showed a significant decrease in colonization relative to that of the wild type strain (gray circles) 14 days after infection (p<0.01). …”

OFD1, as a Ciliary Protein, Exhibits Neuroprotective Function in Photoreceptor Degeneration Models by Juan Wang (115708)

“…<div><p><i>Ofd1</i> is a newly identified causative gene for Retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a photoreceptor degenerative disease. …”

Juvenile Hyaline Fibromatosis: Literature Review and a Case Treated With Surgical Excision and Corticosteroid. by Braizat, Omar

“…Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis (JHF) is an extremely rare autosomal recessive disease with less than a hundred cases reported worldwide and is more prevalent in the middle east due to higher rates of interfamilial marriages. …”
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Prediction model of pointing time by a mouse based on characteristics of cursor movement trajectory by Atsuo Murata (749434)

“…<p>This study attempted to more accurately model the pointing time of a mouse based on the detailed analysis of the cursor movement trajectory. …”

Nutritional improvement of pasta with Pereskia aculeata Miller: a non-conventional edible vegetable by Rie SATO (6070715)

“…The incorporation of OPN dried leaves flour (OPN-F) into a regularly eaten food product, such as pasta, could be a healthy and low-cost strategy to improve nutrient intake and promote an exploration into a new fresh market food. …”

Characterization of feet problems in community elderly in a city of São Paulo state, Brazil by Maria José Sanches Marin (4829940)

“…This is a descriptive study on 50 elderly belonging to the catchment area of a Family Health Unit. …”

ISH of <i>Nrp2a</i> after miR-2188 deregulation. by Ana R. Soares (156281)

“…<p>A) After injection of miR-2188 duplex, <i>Nrp2a</i> detection decreased between the somite boundaries at 24 hpf. …”

Molecular and functional characterization of a Rho GDP dissociation inhibitor in the filamentous fungus -7 by Michele Menotta (55040)

“…Expression of TbRhoGDI resulted in a further decreased first peak and an abolished second peak of actin polymerization.…”

Between-group differences in the amplitude of LFO without (A) and with (B) correcting GM volume. by Liye Yi (306791)

“…For the details, see <a href="http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0044758#pone-0044758-t003" target="_blank">Table 3</a>. …”

Expression of miR-2188 and <i>Nrp2a</i> in zebrafish embryos. by Ana R. Soares (156281)

“…There was an indirect correlation between miR-2188 and <i>Nrp2a</i> expression. Increasing miR-2188 levels through development were accompanied by decreasing <i>Nrp2a</i> expression between the somite boundaries. …”