Modern trends in the health care system of Russia: drop or rise by Yuliya Zh. Sadykova

“…The tools for the study were tables and graphs of visualizing informative data, as well as various formulas that form the basis of health statistics, and analytical methods for studying the processes occurring in a given medium. …”
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One-year outcomes of Bent ab-interno needle goniectomy with phacoemulsification in primary glaucoma by Sushmita Kaushik, Ashok K Singh, Faisal Thattaruthody, Sandeep Chaudhary, Manik Sardana, Srishti Raj, Surinder S Pandav

“…Purpose: To study 1-year outcomes of bent ab-interno needle goniectomy (BANG) with phacoemulsification in patients across the glaucoma spectrum. Methods: This Prospective, noncomparative interventional study enrolled primary glaucoma patients (open-angle and angle-closure) with medically controlled intraocular pressure (IOP) and visually significant cataracts who underwent clear corneal phacoemulsification with intraocular lens placement combined with BANG using a 25-gauge needle bent as a reverse cystitome. …”
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Clinical outcomes of a novel single-stage cartilage repair technique using calcified cartilage zone debridement with hyalofast. by Badrul Akmal Hisham Md Yusoff, Muhammad Ikmal Hazli, Norlelawati Mohamad, Muhamad Karbela Reza Ramlan, Nik Kamarul Arif Bin Nik Kamrulzaman, Mohamed Razzan Rameez, Mohamad Azwan Aziz

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>This study aims to determine the clinical outcomes of a new technique of cartilage repair surgery, using calcified cartilage zone debridement coupled with Hyalofast and bone marrow aspirate concentrate, in terms of pain and functional outcomes.<h4>Methods</h4>This was a retrospective case series in 19 patients with cartilage injuries, ICRS 3 and 4. …”
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Evaluation of Intralymphatic Immunotherapy in Allergic Rhinitis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Sijie Jiang, Shaobing Xie, Qingping Tang, Hua Zhang, Zhihai Xie, Junyi Zhang, Weihong Jiang

“…This study is aimed at assessing the clinical efficacy and safety of ILIT in patients with allergic rhinitis (AR). Methods. MEDLINE, PUBMED, and Cochrane Library were used to conduct electronic searches for clinical trials comparing ILIT and placebo in patients with AR. …”
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Regularities in the course of epilepsy during various age periods by V. A. Kalinin, A. V. Yakunina, I. E. Poverennova

“…Objective: to optimize patient management tactics and disease prognosis, by detecting the regularities of the course of epilepsy during various age periods. Patients and methods. The results of following up 1632 patients with epilepsy in the Samara Region were given. …”
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Risks and Prospects of Creativity Tokenization by R. A. Budnik

“…The objective of this article is to explore the risks and prospects emerging in the process of disposition of the creative labor results in the form of non-fungible tokens.Methods: the research methodology is based on analysis of varied viewpoints on the problem, including diametrically opposing concepts. …”
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Efficacy of Ginkgo biloba on parameters in glaucoma: A systematic review. by Julia Prinz, Verena Prokosch, Xiaosha Wang, Yuan Feng, Peter Walter, Matthias Fuest, Filippo Migliorini

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>This study aims to analyse the efficacy of GBE administration in patients with glaucoma and healthy volunteers.<h4>Methods</h4>This systematic review was performed according to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. …”
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The abnormally increased functional connectivity of the locus coeruleus in migraine without aura patients by Bangli Shen, Jinming Cheng, Xi Zhang, Xiaoyuan Wu, Zhihong Wang, Xiaozheng Liu

“…Exploring the functional network characteristics of LC in migraine without aura (MwoA) patients can help us gain insight into the underlying neural mechanisms in MwoA patients. Methods In this study, we used resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rsfMRI) and a functional connectivity (FC) approach to explore the functional characteristics of LC in MwoA patients. 17 healthy controls (HCs) and 28 MwoA patients were included in the study. …”
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Identification of crucial pathways and genes linked to endoplasmic reticulum stress in PCOS through combined bioinformatic analysis by Yan Zhang, Xiujuan Chen, Yuan Lin, Xiaoqing Liu, Xiumei Xiong

“…This study sought to identify granulosa cell endoplasmic reticulum stress (GCERS)-related differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between women with PCOS and those without PCOS using bioinformatics and to investigate the related molecular mechanisms.MethodsTwo datasets were downloaded from GEO and analysed using the limma package to identify DEGs in two groups—PCOS and normal granulosa cells. …”
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Effects of using different rural measurements on estimates of hospitalizations for depression and substance use by Robin Danek, Justin Blackburn, Marion Greene, Olena Mazurenko, Lindsey Sanner, Nir Menachemi

“…Abstract Background/purpose To examine how the choice of rural measurements affects estimates of hospitalization rates for depression and substance use disorders (SUD). Methods We conducted cross-sectional analyses using the 2018 State Inpatient Database (SID) for 5 states, including Arizona, Kentucky, Maryland, Washington, and Florida, to determine how (1) estimates of hospitalization rates for depression and SUDs; and (2) patient characteristics among those hospitalized differ. …”
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Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of the Patients Operated on for Glaucoma by V. A. Machekhin, O. L. Fabrikantov, V. A. L’vov

“…Purpose: To analyze the results of operation in patients with glaucoma depending on its stage, terms of follow-up and detection.Patients and methods. 102 patients (204 eyes) operated on at IRTC “Eye Microsurgery” Tambov branch within October-November 2017 were examined. …”
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From Centre to Centrifugal Dispersion of the Maritime ‘Melayu’ by Puteri Shireen Jahn Kassim, Illyani Ibrahim, Kamariah Kamaruddin

“…The paper combines both historical and modelling methods to demonstrate the essentially ‘Melayu’ or Malay urban-architectural form of the center, and its survival in terms of a socio-cultural dominion rather than physical city-form. …”
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Ocular Injuries in Patients with Zygomaticomaxillary Complex (ZMC) Fractures at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Lahore by Muhammad Zubair Ahmad Khan, Anum Abid, Asif Shehzad, Nabeela Riaz, Tooba Saeed, Syed Ahmad Rahim

“…Methods: This retrospective observational study was conducted at the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, King Edward Medical University/Mayo Hospital Lahore, from January 2023 to December 2023, which analyzed the records of 73 patients with zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures having ophthalmic consultations. …”
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Optimization of the Ocular Surface Prior to Cataract Surgery Using Cryopreserved Amniotic Membrane by Wongskhaluang J

“…Jeff Wongskhaluang Ophthalmology, Grin Eye Care, Olathe, KS, USACorrespondence: Jeff Wongskhaluang, Grin Eye Care, 21020 W 151st St, Olathe, KS, 66061, USA, Tel +1 (913) 829-5511, Email jeff.wongs@grineyecare.comPurpose: To assess the benefit of cryopreserved amniotic membrane (cAM) in restoring corneal surface health prior to cataract surgery and enhancing post-operative refractive outcomes in patients with moderate to severe dry eye disease (DED).Methods: A prospective, repeated-measures, self-controlled study of 64 eyes with moderate to severe DED that were treated with cAM prior to cataract surgery. …”
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The impact of chronic low back pain and motor control impairment on athletic performance in elite soccer players: a cross-sectional study by C Akkuş, A Demirel

“…Thus, this study aimed to evaluate CLBP and MCI’s impact on elite soccer players’ athletic performance. Methods This cross-sectional study included 60 elite soccer players (Mean ± SD; Age: 17.93 ± 2.15 years, BMI: 21.64 ± 1.56 kg/m², Training Age: 8.68 ± 2.51 years), categorized into three groups: CLBP (n = 16), diagnosed by a physician; MCI (n = 28), identified using the Motor Control Test Battery; and a healthy control group (n = 16). …”
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MOTOR IMAGERY TRAINING FOR MOTOR RECOVERY IN LEFT HEMIPARESIS POST-STROKE: A SHORT-TERM CASE STUDY by Isa Taufiq, Yurike Septianingrum, Umdatus Soleha, Lono Wijayanti

“…Objectives: This case study aims to evaluate the short-term effects of a 4-day Motor Imagery Training intervention on a post-stroke patient with hemiparesis sinistra, focusing on motor function improvement and cognitive engagement. Methods: Mrs SA, a 66-year-old female with a history of uncontrolled hypertension and prior stroke, presented with left-side weakness, facial asymmetry. …”
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Incidence and management of intraocular lens opacification after primary phacovitrectomy for combined cataract and diabetic vitrectomy by Mohammed A. Al-Naimy, Marwa A. Khairy, Ahmed Roshdy Alagorie, Yasmine A. Deiaeldin

“…Patients who developed IOL opacification were examined for its visual impact and those who needed IOL exchange were scheduled for another surgery. …”
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The moderating role of professional grief in the relationship between job stress dimensions and turnover intention among nurses by Xue Liang, Jue Wang

“…Identifying key stressors that contribute to turnover intention and examining whether professional grief moderates the relationship between job stress and turnover intention is essential for reducing nurse attrition. Methods This study utilized linear regression models and the Extreme Gradient Boosting machine (XGBoost) learning algorithm to analyze the impact of the total score of job stress and their dimensions on turnover intention. …”
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Smile perception among dental students and interns: the role of gender and academic level by Huma Farid, Shameen Haroon, Aisha Sher, Ayesha Yasir

“…This study was conducted to assess the association between the perception of esthetic smile components and demographic variables. Methods This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at Margalla Dental College Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, using a census approach including dental students and interns. …”
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Evaluation of different fall risk screening tools for risk prediction of ophthalmology inpatients by Muling Li, Qinghui Huang, Chunmei Li, Ling Xie, Yunji Wang, Juan Yang

“…Abstract Aims and objectives To evaluate the risk factors for falls in adult ophthalmic inpatients and compare the accuracy and predictability of fall risk screening tools. Methods A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted on a total of 1102 hospitalised patients in ophthalmology ward. …”
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