Minimally invasive lateral, posterior, and posterolateral sacroiliac joint fusion for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kai Xu, Ya-Ling Li, Song-Hua Xiao, Yong-Wei Pan

“…Objective This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of minimally invasive lateral, posterior, and posterolateral sacroiliac joint fusion for low back pain through a meta-analysis. Methods The PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases were comprehensively searched for studies up to 31 August 2024. …”
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Predictive Factors of the Standard Cross-linking Outcomes in Adult Keratoconus: One-Year Follow-Up by Amani E. Badawi, Waleed Ali Abou Samra, Ayman Abd El ghafar

“…Retrospective cohort study. Methods. The study included 84 KC patients (136 eyes) who were treated with conventional CXL. …”
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The Gradual Process of Change: Integrating Shape Grammars in Parametric Tools by Tomaž Berčič

“…The study’s primary objective is to broaden the discourse on the practical benefits of shape grammar in both educational and professional settings while exploring methods of implementation that enhance user interaction and integration. …”
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Interleukin-4 prevents increased endothelial permeability by inducing pericyte survival and modulating microglial responses in diabetic retinopathy by Jang-Hyuk Yun

“…Interleukin-4 (IL-4) is known for its anti-inflammatory and tissue-protective properties, but its role in DR remains unclear. MethodsWe evaluated IL-4 expression and signaling in the retinas of streptozotocin-induced diabetic mice. …”
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The effectiveness of electrosurgical treatment of drug-resistant keratitis by R. Boutaba, S. V. Trufanov, I. A. Riks

“…To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of direct current cornea fulguration in the treatment of drug-resistant keratitis. Material and methods. 20 patients (20 eyes) diagnosed with drug-resistant infectious keratitis (bacterial, acanthamoeba, fungal), underwent fulguration of the infiltration zone with plasma electrocautery. …”
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Specific features of the study and maintenance of a potato collection threatened by viruses and virus-like diseases by E. V. Truskinov, M. N. Sitnikov

“…The article deals with the problems faced while studying and maintaining a collection of plant genetic resources against a strong virus infection background.Materials and methods. The data obtained during 8 years of monitoring over 1000 potato accessions for the incidence of virus diseases are presented. …”
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Parental Personality Traits and Anxiety in Relation to the Acceptance of Behavior Management Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry by Naimeh Hasheminejad, Reyhaneh Aftabi, Pariya Askari

“… Objective: To determine whether parents’ personality characteristics and anxiety were associated with the acceptance of different Behavior Management Techniques (BMTs). Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 285 parents of children referred for dental treatment were selected, and a video of BMTs was shown to them. …”
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Tofacitinib Citrate for Ulcerative Keratitis in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Philip B. Meadow, Jacqueline Nguyen, Keerthana Kesavarapu

“…Visual acuity of the RE was 20/200 and 20/20 of the left eye (LE). …”
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THE IMPACT OF ORTHOKERATOLOGIC CONTACT LENSES ON SPHERICAL ABERRATION OF THE OPTICAL SYSTEM OF THE EYE by E. P. Tarutta, S. G. Harutyunyan

“…The purpose of this study is to measure the spherical aberration (SA) of the cornea and the optical system of the eye before and after wearing orthokeratologic (OK) contact lenses. Material and methods. 22 patients (44 eyes) with myopia aged 11 to 18 years were examined. …”
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Robotic esophagectomy with function‐preserving radical mediastinal lymphadenectomy for esophageal cancer by Raja Kalayarasan, Pothugunta Sai Krishna

“…Compared to the conventional technique of thoracic duct identification using anatomical landmarks, indocyanine green fluorescence lymphangiography offers real‐time feedback, making it particularly advantageous in cases with complex anatomy or when the thoracic duct is challenging to visualize using conventional methods. Preservation of pulmonary branches of the right vagus during subcarinal lymphadenectomy and left recurrent laryngeal nerve during left paratracheal node dissection are technically challenging. …”
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Therapeutic possibilities for secondary epithelial-endothelial corneal dystrophy using a portable device for local collagen crosslinking by E. V. Yani, K. E. Seliverstova

“…Purpose: to evaluate the effectiveness of corneal collagen crosslinking (CCC) with a portable Keratolink device in patients with bullous keratopathy after cataract surgery.Materials and methods. 19 patients (19 eyes) aged 60 to 87 with secondary epithelial-endothelial corneal dystrophy, developed due to cataract surgery received three CCC procedures which lasted 20 minutes each, with intervals of 2 days between the procedures.Results. …”
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Comparison of OCT Angiography Parameters after Administration of Intravitreal Brolucizumab versus Ranibizumab in Exudative Age-related Macular Degeneration by Sanjitha Vilma Moses, Aadithreya Varman, Dinesh Balakumar, Arulmozhi Varman

“…Purpose: To compare the OCT angiography (OCTA)–derived parametric changes before and after intravitreal administration of ranibizumab and brolucizumab in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and to compare the changes between the two groups. Methods: This retrospective cohort study was done on 68 eyes with neovascular ARMD: 34 received injection ranibizumab and 34 received brolucizumab in a stratified manner. …”
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The aging self: how older men and women reflect on themselves and others by Marta Paź, Anna Nowicka

“…Thus, age-related changes in the self-referential processing were investigated and plausible gender differences were explored.MethodsEEG data were collected from 56 participants over 60 years old. …”
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Testing Linear Regressions by StatsModel Library of Python for Oceanological Data Interpretation by Polina Lemenkova

“…The methodological approaches include GIS data collecting, data analysis, statistical modelling, plotting and visualizing. Statistical methods include several algorithms that were tested: 1) weighted least square linear regression between geological variables, 2) autocorrelation; 3) design matrix, 4) ordinary least square regression, 5) quantile regression. …”
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Supine syncope induced by needle insertion by Peter Novak, Vera Novak

“…Objective To characterise the haemodynamic profile of supine reflex syncope triggered by a needle insertion.Methods This retrospective study evaluated consecutive patients with orthostatic intolerance who completed autonomic testing at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital between 2016 and 2024 and developed supine syncope induced by needle insertion. …”
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Associations between anisometropia and depth of amblyopia in Benghazi, Libya by Sabah Eldressi, Mariam B. Gebril

“…Background: Amblyopia is a disorder characterized by a decrease in the best-corrected visual acuity in one or both eyes with no clear structural anomalies or ocular pathology. …”
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Development of Augmented Reality Video Media to Improve Mastery of Tahiat Arabiya Arabic Language Course Students by Masriah Masriah, Yanti Kusnawati

“…In addition, AR video was considered very effective in terms of visual appearance and ease of use. Respondents rated this media as able to increase learning motivation and provide a more interactive learning experience compared to traditional methods. …”
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Text as a Game: Modern Strategies for Working with Texts in Future Teachers’ Training (on L. Frank Baum’s tales “American tales”) by Olga Derkachova, Oksana Tytun

“…The authors of the given manuscript recommend the following methods of working with texts as calligrams, hero pyramid, mind mapping, six thinking hats by E. …”
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Efficacy and safety of different antidepressants and anticonvulsants in central poststroke pain: A network meta-analysis and systematic review. by Ke-Yu Chen, Ruo-Yang Li

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the efficacy and safety of different antidepressants and anticonvulsants in the treatment of central poststroke pain (CPSP) by network meta-analysis and provide an evidence-based foundation for clinical practice.<h4>Methods</h4>PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, CNKI, APA PsycINFO, Wanfang, VIP and other databases were searched by computer to find clinical randomized controlled studies (RCTs) on drug treatment of CPSP. …”
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Tolosa-Hunt syndrome - diagnostic problem of painful ophthalmoplegia by Paović Jelena, Paović Predrag, Bojković Ivica, Nagulić Mirjana, Sredović Vojislav

“…MRI orbital phlebography and biopsy are the recommended methods for making diagniosis. In our patient MRI findings and positive response to the corticosteroide treatment were relevant for making the diagnosis.…”
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