The Effectiveness of Post-operative Analgesia in Caesarean Section Patients at King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex: A Prospective Qualitative Descriptive analytical study at a District... by Dr. Tatum Curtis, Dr. Shree Singaram

“…The main objective was to assess a patient's pain level at specified time intervals post-operatively – therefore evaluating the adequacy of the post-operative analgesia prescribed and administered in decreasing a patient’s pain level. Methods: This prospective qualitative descriptive analytical study included 157 women undergoing elective C-sections under spinal anesthesia. …”
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Exploring the repurposed role of solithromycin as an antivirulence agent against Staphylococcus aureus and its resistant variants by Rihaf Alfaraj, Fai A. Alkathiri, Lama A. Alamri, Najd B. Alnassar, Sarah H. Alanazi, Razan A. Algarni, Norah S. Alhabdan, Reema A. Abuthnain

“…The accessory gene regulator (agr) quorum-sensing system, which regulates the expression of genes involved in hemolysin, protease, and biofilm production, has been implicated in the virulence of S. aureus’s pathological characteristics.ObjectivesThis study investigates the potential of Solithromycin (SOL), a next-generation macrolide with broad-spectrum activity, to be repurposed as an antivirulence agent against S. aureus, MRSA, and ΔagrA strains.MethodsUsing various antibacterial assays, the antibacterial and antivirulence activities of SOL were evaluated against S. aureus, MRSA, and ΔagrA strains. …”
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The association of serum klotho with pulmonary function among US adults: a cross-sectional study by Zichong Long, Huaqiao Mu

“…In this study, we aim to investigate the association between serum klotho and pulmonary function parameters among American adults. Methods A total of 6,385 participants aged 40–79 years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007–2012 were included in this cross-sectional study. …”
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Effect of single-dose diode laser photobiomodulation on orthodontic pain following initial archwire placement: a randomized clinical trial by Amin Golshah, Azadeh Kazemisaleh, Fatemeh Azizi, Amin Hossein Nejad

“…Abstract Background This study assessed the effect of photobiomodulation (PBM) through single-dose diode 940 nm laser on pain after initial archwire placement. Methods This parallel-design clinical trial with 1:1 allocation ratio was conducted on 120 orthodontic patients with Class I molar relationship and 3–6 mm crowding, or overbite. …”
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Comparison of clinical manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis in patients with moderate or high disease activity depending on the presence or absence of symptoms of neuropathic pai... by E. Yu. Polishchuk, E. S. Filatova, A. E. Karateev, V. N. Amirdzhanova, V. A. Nesterenko

“…Objective: to study the effect of neuropathic pain symptoms (SNP) on the clinical manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients with moderate or high disease activity.Patients and methods. The 1st (main) group included 58 RA patients (84.5% of women, age 53.0±11.9 years), in whom SNP were identified using the DN4 (≥4) and PainDETECT (≥13) questionnaires. …”
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A Survey on Video Compression Optimization Techniques for Accuracy Enhancement in Video Analytics Applications (VAPs) by Kholidiyah Masykuroh, Hendrawan, Eueung Mulyana, Farhan Krishna

“…Motion estimation techniques influence perceived quality, and TESA achieves MOS ratings higher than alternative methods. Furthermore, H.265 demonstrates superior MOS scores compared to H.264 at lower bitrates, reinforcing its higher compression efficiency while preserving visual clarity. …”
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Prospective, observational study to evaluate the relation between patient-reported outcomes and component rotation in total knee replacement: protocol for the CRACK study by Hans-Peter van Jonbergen, Ellie Landman, Maarten Horst, Robin Westerbeek, Ydo Kleinlugtenbelt

“…This study aims to assess the relation between knee prosthesis component rotation and patient-reported outcomes in a large group of patients and to determine the range of femoral, tibial and combined rotation that results in the best clinical outcomes.Methods and analysis In this single-centre, prospective observational cohort study, a total of 500 patients will undergo TKR. …”
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Chinese handwriting performance in preterm children in grade 2. by Hui-Ning Shih, Wen-Hui Tsai, Shao-Hsia Chang, Chung-Ying Lin, Rong-Bin Hong, Yea-Shwu Hwang

“…We aimed to investigate the influence of prematurity and sex on multiple dimensions of handwriting in grade two and to identify the contributors to performance.<h4>Methods</h4>Sixty-three preterm (34 boys and 29 girls) and 67 full-term (27 boys and 40 girls) peers in grade two were included. …”
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Colchicine for acute arthritis attacks prevention in patients with gout during urate-lowering therapy (results of a pilot study) by M. S. Eliseev, M. N. Chikina, O. V. Zhelyabina

“…Objective: to investigate the efficacy and safety of low-dose colchicine in patients with gout receiving urate-lowering therapy (ULT).Patients and methods. A single-center prospective study included 113 patients with gout. …”
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The Ethics of the Virtual Educational Environment, New Meanings by G. A. Rozhkov, Yu. V. Taratuhina, L. А. Tsyganova

“…Of course, most educational institutions and teachers were forced to quickly adapt the methods and forms of online organization of the educational process. …”
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THE BLOOD FLOWS IN THE LEFT VENTRICLE AS PREDICTORS FOR MYOCARDIAL DYSFUNCTION IN DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY by V. A. Sandrikov, T. Yu. Kulagina, A. S. Krylov, A. M. Yatchenko

“…To evaluate the treatment results and to estimate the early predictors for myocardial dysfunction in patients with DCMP.Material and methods. Totally 69 patients with DCMP (median age 42±14) were investigated before and after operation. …”
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Exploring research dynamics of PDT in anti-infective applications (2004–2024): a bibliometric perspective by Wen Wen, Shuang Liang, Yun Zhang, Meiyuan Lin, Yuan Gao, Jun Deng

“…This paper aims to fill this gap by conducting the first comprehensive bibliometric analysis of studies related to PDT in infection control over the past 20 years, in order to gain in-depth insights into its current status and emerging trends.MethodsPublications related to PDT and infection control were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection database (WoSCC) from January 2004 to April 2024. …”
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Outcomes of Sutureless Small Incision Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty: A Retrospective Study by Le Xuan Cung, Luong Thi Anh Thu, Duong Mai Nga, Pham Ngoc Dong

“…Background: This study evaluated the outcomes of sutureless small incision Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK-SI) for treating corneal endothelial decompensation. Methods and Analysis: This retrospective study reviewed patients with corneal endothelial decompensation who underwent DSAEK-SI between January 2018 and June 2021 at the Vietnam National Eye Hospital. …”
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A Comprehensive Survey on Machine and Deep Learning for Optical Communications by Mohammad Ali Amirabadi, S. Alireza Nezamalhosseini, Mohammad Hossein Kahaei, Lawrence R. Chen

“…Furthermore, the advantages and limitations of existing methods are analyzed, offering a clear perspective on the role of ML and DL in this domain. …”
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Assessment of joint pain in teenagers with juvenile arthritis by T A Shelepina

“…To assess advisability of application of these parameters in real clinical practice. Material and methods. 73 pts with JA (mean age 14,7±1,7 years, mean disease duration7,2±4,4 years) were included. 18 from them had systemic, 42 – polyarticular and 13 – olygoarticular variant. 16 pts were examined repeatedly with interval exceeding one year. …”
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Scene classification-assisted deep learning for crack detection in asphalt pavements by Hiromu Tanaka, Kazuma Shibano, Tetsuya Suzuki

“…Regular inspection of concrete structures is essential for maintaining their serviceability and safety. Traditional visual inspection methods face challenges due to subjective judgment, shortage of qualified engineers, and budget constraints. …”
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Functional MRI study on anxiety-enhanced temporomandibular joint pain by SUN Yidan, YANG Xin

“…Objective·To detect the active brain regions in patients experiencing pain associated with temporomandibular disorder under anxiety emotion stimulation by using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).Methods·A total of 30 temporomandibular disorder patients with spontaneous pain were included, who visited the Department of Stomatology, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, from November 2021 to September 2023. …”
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Adapting two pain assessment tools for young people with cerebral palsy: a multi-stakeholder consensus study by Meredith G. Smith, Rachel J. Gibson, Remo N. Russo, Adrienne R. Harvey

“…To gain consensus on modifications required to the FOPQ-C-SF and mBPI for use with children and young people with CP and chronic pain. Methods:. A 2-round modified electronic Delphi study with people with lived experience (n = 19 and 16) and clinicians (n = 25 and 21) was conducted. …”
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The Variants of Technologies of Suture Fixation in Case of IOL-Capsular Bag Complex III–IV Degree Dislocation by D. I. Ivanov, V. N. Nikitin

“…To present the results of several technologies for suture fixation in case of IOL-capsular bag complex III–IV-degree dislocation and to estimate their impact on IOP. Patients and Methods. We have analyzed 42 cases of IOL-capsular bag complex dislocation complicated by absence of capsular support which were divided into three groups. …”
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109 Retrospective analysis of sociodemographic and geographic risk factors for presenting keratitis severity in a South Indian population by Shruti Anant, Kamini Reddy, Josephine Christy, Nakul Shekhawat

“…Our study examined risk factors for severe keratitis presentation in a South Indian population. Methods/Study Population: 156 patients aged ≥ 16 years with clinically diagnosed infectious keratitis presenting to Aravind Eye Hospital in Pondicherry, India, from January 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024, were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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