Effect of age on the efficiency and tooth sensitivity associated with at-home tooth whitening: a randomized three-arm clinical trial by Ahmad Kiwan, Avijit Banerjee, Hussam Milly

“…Objectives: The aim of this three-arm randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effect of age on color change and tooth sensitivity of at-home tooth whitening. Materials and methods: Patients were assigned to one of three groups depending on their age, group (1): 14–18 years old patients, group (2): 20–40 years old patients, group (3): patients over 50 years old. …”
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Effectiveness of Attentional Bias Modification Combined With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Reducing Relapse Risk and Cravings in Male Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder: A Quasi‐... by Yoshifumi Amano, Kohei Koizumi, Hirokazu Takizawa, Shota Tasaka, Toyohiro Hamaguchi

“…This study investigates the effect of combining ABM with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to reduce relapse risk and cravings in male patients with AUD. Methods A quasi‐randomized controlled trial was conducted among male inpatients diagnosed with AUD. …”
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Comparing the outcomes of arthroscopic tenodesis versus tenotomy for the treatment of the long head of biceps tendon pathologies during supraspinatus tendon repair by Mahmut Günay, Mustafa Özçamdallı, Gökay Eken, Mehmet Yetiş, Turan Bilge Kızkapan

“…The purpose of this study was to compare functional scores, complication rates, and time to return to work after tenotomy and tenodesis who underwent arthroscopic supraspinatus repair (ASR).Methods: Overall, 129 patients who underwent ASR surgery were divided into 2 groups. …”
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Does Rebound Tonometry Probe Misalignment Modify Intraocular Pressure Measurements in Human Eyes? by Ian G. Beasley, Deborah S. Laughton, Benjamin J. Coldrick, Thomas E. Drew, Marium Sallah, Leon N. Davies

“…To examine the influence of positional misalignments on intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement with a rebound tonometer. Methods. Using the iCare rebound tonometer, IOP readings were taken from the right eye of 36 healthy subjects at the central corneal apex (CC) and compared to IOP measures using the Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT). …”
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Evolutionary dynamics and research hotspots of phage applications against Acinetobacter baumannii infections from the past to the new era by Ping Jiang, Xiaoqin Luo, Jing Zhao, Jingwei Sun, Zhanhai Su, Peng Cheng

“…The aim of this study was to comprehensively assess the current status and trend of research on the application of phages in A. baumannii infections through bibliometric analysis.MethodsStudies on phages and A. baumannii infections were searched in the Web of Science Core Collection database and relevant articles were selected for inclusion in the study based on the inclusion criteria. …”
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The Effects of Pain Neuroscience Education Plus Conventional Physical Therapy on Pain and Quality of Life in Adults with Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain and Central Sensitization by Fateme Derisfard, Farzane Soleimani, Maryam saadat, Marzieh Saeidi, Hosein Kouhzad Mohamadi

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effects of pain neuroscience education (PNE) in addition to conventional physical therapy on pain intensity, CS, and quality of life in patients with CNP who have CS. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 25 patients with CNP and CS participated in a 4-week intervention program that included conventional physical therapy plus PNE. …”
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Automated Semantic Segmentation of Arctic Surface Water Features with Very-High Resolution Satellite X-Band Radar Imagery and U-Net Deep Learning: Segmentation sémantique automatis... by Michael Allan Merchant, Masoud Mahdianpari, Laura Bourgeau-Chavez, Ben DeVries, Aaron Berg

“…Repeatable methods capable of quantifying Arctic surface water extent at high resolutions are important, but still require development. …”
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Assessment of Prenatal Transportation Stress and Sex on Gene Expression Within the Amygdala of Brahman Calves by Emilie C. Baker, David G. Riley, Rodolfo C. Cardoso, Thomas B. Hairgrove, Charles R. Long, Ronald D. Randel, Thomas H. Welsh

“…A thorough outlier detection process, utilizing visual inspection of multidimensional scaling plots, robust principal component analysis, and PCAGrid methods, led to the exclusion of 5 of 32 samples from subsequent analyses. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of research trends and topic areas in traditional Chinese medicine therapy for lymphoma by Gaofeng Zhang, Yanmei Qin, Shaobing Liu, Xi Chen, Wenwen Zhang

“…However, this is the first bibliometric analysis of TCM in lymphoma treatment.Objective This study explores the current trends and research topics of TCM in treating lymphoma from 2000 to 2023.Materials and methods We searched within the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) for publications on TCM in lymphoma treatment, spanning 2000 to 2023. …”
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Narrowings of the Deep Cerebral Perforating Arteries Ostia: Geometry, Structure, and Clinical Implications by Radosław Rzepliński, Sylwia Tarka, Michał Tomaszewski, Michał Kucewicz, Albert Acewicz, Jerzy Małachowski, Bogdan Ciszek

“…This study aimed to analyze the morphology of the perforator origins, which constitute connection points between high-pressure intracranial arteries and microcirculation. Methods Twenty-three human basal ganglia specimens with the middle cerebral artery (MCA, including 172 perforating arteries) and ten brainstem specimens with the basilar artery (BA, including 162 perforating arteries) were prepared and scanned using microcomputed tomography. …”
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Effect of Hyaluronic Acid/Trehalose in Two Different Formulations on Signs and Symptoms in Patients with Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Disease by Klemens Fondi, Piotr A. Wozniak, Doreen Schmidl, Ahmed M. Bata, Katarzyna J. Witkowska, Alina Popa-Cherecheanu, Leopold Schmetterer, Gerhard Garhöfer

“…This randomized, observer-masked, crossover study investigated the effect of two hyaluronic acid/trehalose-based containing formulations, with different physical properties, on the signs and symptoms in patients with moderate to severe dry eye disease (DED). Methods. In one group, patients received a mixture of sodium hyaluronate and trehalose (HT, Thealoz Duo®) for use during the day. …”
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Posterior approach unilateral laminectomy, debridement, and preshaped titanium mesh bone grafting with internal fixation for treatment of lumbar tuberculosis by Yuxuan Du, Daudi R. Manini, Jiang Xie, Ang Deng

“…According to the different surgical methods, the patients were classified in group A and group B. …”
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Effectiveness of Lidocaine with Epinephrine Irrigation in Reducing Acute Pain from Surgical Removal of Mesioangular-Impacted Third Molars by Vuttinun Chatupos, Molee Apiphathanamontri, Sumatee Yuthavong, Piyanart Chatiketu, Nuntouchaporn Hutachok, Somdet Srichairatanakool

“…The study aimed to evaluate the effect of lidocaine with epinephrine irrigation on acute pain relief in healthy volunteers with inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) injection for the surgical removal of mesioangular (MA)-impacted third molars. Methods: A total of 28 patients (56 samples) with bilateral MA-impacted third molars were recruited. …”
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Innovative optical imaging strategies for monitoring immunotherapy in the tumor microenvironments by Um‐e‐Kalsoom, Shiqi Wang, Junle Qu, Liwei Liu

“…Objective This review assesses the progress of optical imaging technologies in monitoring immunotherapy within the TME and explores their potential applications in clinical trials and personalized cancer treatment. Methods This is a comprehensive literature review based on the advances in optical imaging modalities including fluorescence imaging (FLI), bioluminescence imaging (BLI), and photoacoustic imaging (PAI). …”
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Effect of Application of Dexmedetomidine in Perioperative Period on Postoperative Pain, Stress in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Uterine Fibroids Surgery: A Randomized Controlled... by Xia Cao, Xu Ding, Huihui Sun, Lihong Zhang, Xiang Li

“…Background: This study aimed to evaluate whether dexmedetomidine (DEX) can relieve postoperative pain and reduce stress reaction after laparoscopic uterine fibroids (UF) surgery. Methods: This randomized controlled study included 100 patients age range of 40–60 years, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 1–2 grade, admitted for laparoscopic UF surgery from January 2020 to October 2023. …”
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Low-energy lenticular laser surgery for the correction of myopia by E.V. Boiko, D.R. Mirsaitova, A.V. Titov

“…To improve the efficiency and safety of SMILE-type lenticular surgery procedure in correction of different degrees myopia based on the use of low-energy laser parameters. Material and methods. This study includes a comparative analysis of data from 193 patients (288 eyes) operated for different degrees myopia including a number of cases with myopic astigmatism using SMILE technology with different FSL energy levels from 130 to 150 nJ. …”
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Analyzing the Overturn of Roe v. Wade: A Term Co-Occurrence Network Analysis of YouTube Comments by Rodina Bizri-Baryak, Lana V. Ivanitskaya, Elina V. Erzikova, Gary L. Kreps

“…Wade, investigating how perceptions of health implications differ based on commenters’ gender and abortion stance. Methods: Using Netlytic, 25,730 comments were extracted from YouTube videos discussing the overturn of Roe v. …”
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The effect of neuropathic pain on quality of life, depression levels, and sleep quality in patients with combat-related extremity injuries by Merve Örücü Atar, Gizem Kılınç Kamacı, Fatma Özcan, Yasin Demir, Koray Aydemir

“…This study evaluated whether patients with combat-related extremity injuries with and without NP had differences in quality of life, sleep quality, and depression levels. Methods A total of 98 patients with combat-related extremity injuries, 52 with NP and 46 without, were included in this cross-sectional study. …”
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Study of the Effect of the Pharmaceutical Substance Branched Oligohexamethylene Guanidine Hydrosuccinate in Relation to Microorganisms by I. S. Ivanov, D. O. Shatalov, S. A. Kedik, I. P. Sedishev, N. E. Grammatikova, A. V. Aydakova, K. N. Trachuk, E. I. Yazykova

“…In this regard, the purpose of this work is to study and visualize the mechanism of action of OHMG succ in relation to microbial dehydrogenases of Gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by colorimetric methods, to study its effect on the formation of biofilms and mature biofilms of E.coli, on its cell wall by scanning electron microscopy, as well as experimental evidence of the influence of OHMG succ on the morphology of several types of bacteria, yeasts, and molds that cause conjunctivitis, by atomic force microscopy. …”
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Effects of Core Stability and Mckenzie Exercises in Low Back Pain with Extension Preference by Hamidreza Nemati, Hoda Niknam, Khosro Khademi Kalantari, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, Negin Jalili

“…This study compares the effects of core stability and McKenzie exercises on the range of motion, pain, disability, and function in patients with mechanical low back pain. Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial, 22 patients received core stability exercises, and 22 received McKenzie exercises based on individual mechanical assessments. …”
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