Assessing the relationship between wrist synovitis and anxiety: a study using clinical statistics and Mendelian randomization analysis by Xunhao Wang, Linyi Zhu, Jingyi Mi, Fei Xiong

“…Although arthroscopic synovectomy can alleviate physical symptoms, whether it also improves anxiety and the causal relationship between synovitis and anxiety remains unclear. Methods A prospective study was conducted on 44 patients diagnosed with wrist synovitis who underwent arthroscopic synovectomy. …”
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Challenges facing physicians in death certification of under-five mortality in Egypt by Mirette M Aziz, Nevein Dous

“…This study aimed to obtain a clear and comprehensive understanding of the process of death registration of U5M and address the challenges of accurate certification faced by physicians at hospitals and health offices. Methods A qualitative descriptive study was performed by conducting 10 Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with physicians who are actively involved in the certification of U5M. …”
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Revisiting Tension Band Principle Using Fiber Tape in Patella Fractures in Terms of Functional Outcomes, Complications, and Resurgery by Sandeep Deore, Bhushan Patil, Nrupam Mehta, Sachin Kale, Ravi Modi, Rafiuddin Shaikh

“…This study aims to investigate the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients treated with fiber taping as an alternative technique. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective evaluation of 20 patients diagnosed radiographically with displaced patellar fractures (including transverse, poles, and severely comminuted). …”
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Review and prospect of floating car data research in transportation by Chi Zhang, Yuming Zhou, Min Zhang, Bo Wang, Yuhan Nie

“…This study conducts an in-depth literature review analysis of FCD in the transportation field based on the Web of Science (WOS) database from 2000 to 2023, employing bibliometric methods and knowledge graph technologies. The current research status was visually analyzed through the literature distribution by year, research regions and institutions, research hotspots, and literature clustering using the bibliometric tool CiteSpace. …”
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Treatment of L5–S1 Spondyloptosis via Posterior‐Only L5 Partial Spondylectomy and Reduction of L4 Onto S1: Surgical Technique and Case Series by Xinhu Guo, Weishi Li

“…This study aimed to outline the key aspects of posterior‐only L5 partial spondylectomy and reduction of L4 onto S1 for spondyloptosis, as well as evaluate the clinical outcomes and prospects of this technique. Methods Three patients diagnosed with L5/S1 spondyloptosis between July 2022 and June 2023 were assessed. …”
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Efficacy of ibuprofen on prevention of high altitude headache: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Juan Xiong, Hui Lu, Rong Wang, Zhengping Jia

“…We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials (RCTs) of ibuprofen for the prevention of HAH.<h4>Methods</h4>Studies reporting efficacy of ibuprofen for prevention of HAH were identified by searching electronic databases (until December 2016). …”
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Modelling Euphrates river water quality index based on field measured data in Al-Diwaniyah City, Iraq by Marwah M. Al-Khuzaie, Khairul Nizam Abdul Maulud, Wan Hanna Melini Wan Mohtar, Zaher Mundher Yaseen

“…It formulates six scenarios to enhance HPI prediction accuracy, utilizing ANN in MATLAB for modeling and GIS statistical tools with inverse distance weighted (IDW) methods for a comprehensive assessment. The developed approach predicted HP concentration in the Euphrates River basin in an actual case study. …”
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Acupuncture for Chronic Pain-Related Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jianyu You, Haiyan Li, Dingyi Xie, Rixin Chen, Mingren Chen

“…The aim of this systematic review was to summarize and evaluate the existing evidence on the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in relieving chronic pain-related depression (CPRD). Methods. We searched seven online databases to identify eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture for CPRD published before September 2020. …”
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A Deep Learning-Based Solution to the Class Imbalance Problem in High-Resolution Land Cover Classification by Pengdi Chen, Yong Liu, Yuanrui Ren, Baoan Zhang, Yuan Zhao

“…The proposed model achieves the highest mF1 scores of 92.25% and 89.88%, along with the lowest CV values of 0.0445 and 0.0574, respectively, outperforming state-of-the-art methods. These innovations underscore the potential of HRUMamba in advancing high-resolution land cover classification in imbalanced datasets.…”
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Assessing health literacy and subsequent implementation of an animated video to enhance understanding for patients with nephrolithiasis by Anand Prabhu, Jason Bylund, John Roger Bell, Amul Bhalodi, Andrew Harris

“…Background. The use of visual aids to enhance patient learning is becoming increasingly common in medicine. …”
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Prospective validation of the Barcelona scale for the assessment of mucosal cleanliness during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy by Henry Córdova, Irina Luzko, Javier Tejedor-Tejada, Edgar Castillo-Regalado, Eva Barreiro-Alonso, Pedro Delgado-Guillena, Pilar Diez Redondo, Martin Galdin, Ana García-Rodríguez, Luis Hernández, Ma Henar Núñez Rodríguez, Agustín Seoane, Javier Jiménez Sánchez, Joaquín Cubiella, Rodrigo Jover, Antonio Rodríguez-D’Jesús, Cautar El Maimouni, Leticia Moreira, Oswaldo Ortiz, Joan Llach, Gloria Fernández-Esparrach

“…Design: Multicenter prospective study conducted in 14 hospitals in Spain. Methods: From January 2022 to December 2023, patients undergoing EGD were included. …”
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Raster electron microscopy in the analysis of plant raw materials of virgin grapes (<i>Parthenocissus quinquefolia</i> (L.) Planch.) by F. D. Evsikov, A. A. Gudkova, A. I. Slivkin

“…Planch.).Materials and methods. The object of the study was developed leaves of the virgin grape, harvested in the Voronezh region in the summer of 2022 and dried in the shade. …”
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Peak stent discomfort occurs early and ureteral stent with distal loop design has less pain–A pilot prospective randomised single-blinded trial over 2 weeks by Kheng Sit Lim, Zhi Wei Law, Marcus Way Lunn Chow, Allen Soon Phang Sim, Henry Sun Sien Ho

“…Methods: Forty adults requiring retrograde unilateral ureteral stent placements were enrolled. …”
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Comparison of Noise Reduction Algorithms for Optical Coherence Tomography Images of Skin Melanoma by O. O. Myakinin

“…To obtain comparative test results on a set of ОКТ images of skin melanoma using various noise reduction algorithms.Materials and methods. A number of noise reduction algorithms were described, which include two relatively simple classical algorithms: Wiener and median, and more complex ones: a Complex Diffusion Filter (CDF), an Interval type-II Fuzzy Anisotropic Diffusion Filter (ITTFADF) and an Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) filter, previously proposed by the author for visualizing of mesh implants. …”
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Transformation and transcendence – reforming news production in the convergent media era by Zhi Li, Yinchang Chen

“…At the same time, in this context, the research under consideration investigates the impact of media convergence on news production, outlines the way that media can adapt to dynamic landscapes, proposes new methods of news production to promote the progress of the convergence era, and aims to establish the basic principles of news production in integrated development. …”
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Identifying what matters to adults with mobility limitations regarding their experiences with medications: A concept mapping study. by Sara J T Guilcher, Lauren Cadel, Amanda C Everall, Anita Kaiser, Stephanie R Cimino, Rasha El-Kotob, Lisa McCarthy, Colleen O'Connell, Crystal MacKay, James Milligan, Aisha Lofters, Sander L Hitzig, Diana Zidarov

“…Therefore, the objective of this study was to develop potential items for a patient-reported experience measure related to medication use for adults with mobility limitations.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a concept mapping study with people with mobility limitations. …”
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Effect of Integrated Postural Training in Individuals with Text Neck Syndrome by Radha Bhende, Sandeep Shinde, Pooja Jain

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of integrated postural training in individuals with text neck syndrome. Methods: This study included 80 participants clinically diagnosed with text neck syndrome who were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Gastric Cancer Imaging: Computed Tomographic Pneumogastrography by I. D. Amelina, L. N. Shevkunov, A. M. Karachun, A. L. Muravtseva, A. S. Artemyeva

“…Objective: to reveal technical nuances for obtaining high-quality images using a computed tomography protocol with pneumogastrography and virtual gastroscopy, which contribute to the detection and assessment of the morphological type of gastric cancer and to the determination of its localization and invasion depth.Material and methods. The investigation enrolled 250 patients with both early (24.8%) and locally advanced (75.2%) gastric cancer treated in Petrov National Medical Research Center for Oncology from 2015 to 2018. …”
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Retrospective comparison of cortical bone trajectory and pedicle screw in lumbar fusion for patients over 80, including sagittal balance: a single-center study by Giwuk Jang, Seungjun Ryu, Sanghoon Lee, Jeong-yoon Park, Dong-ah Shin, Hoyeol Zhang

“…This study aimed to retrospectively analyze the clinical and surgical outcomes following posterior lumbar interbody fusion with pedicle screw fixation compared to cortical bone trajectory in patients aged ≥ 80 years with degenerative lumbar spine disease. Methods We included 68 patients aged ≥ 80 years who underwent degenerative lumbar spinal surgery at our spine center between January 2011 and December 2020. …”
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Effect of Compression Rotation Intervals on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Quality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Chinnawudh Sawee, Chaitong Churuangsuk, Veerapong Vattanavanit

“…This meta-analysis aimed to assess the effect of altering the compression rotation interval on key CPR quality parameters, including compression depth, rate, and rescuer fatigue. Methods: We systematically searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Controlled Register of Trials from their inception to May 15, 2025. …”
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