Clinical Outcomes of Trans-Sacral Epiduroscopic Laser Decompression (SELD) in Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation by Seong Son, Sang Gu Lee, Yong Ahn, Woo Kyung Kim

“…Therefore, the authors investigated patients undergoing SELD to report the clinical results. Methods. Between November 2015 and November 2018, a total of 82 patients who underwent single-level SELD for lumbar disc herniation with a minimum follow-up of 6.0 months were enrolled. …”
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Frequency of Prodromal Symptoms in Patients Suffering from Migraines with Aura by Buse Rahime Hasirci Bayir, Gizem Gursoy, Murat Fatih Pul

“…This study aimed to evaluate the frequency and duration of prodromal symptoms and their relationship with the presence of aura in migraine patients.Methods:This observational study was designed as a survey where participants took an online questionnaire between July and November 2020. …”
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GM-1111 reduces radiation-induced oral mucositis in mice by targeting pattern recognition receptor-mediated inflammatory signaling. by Abigail Pulsipher, Justin R Savage, Thomas P Kennedy, Kavita Gupta, Benjamin G Cuiffo, Stephen T Sonis, Won Yong Lee

“…We also tested therapeutic efficacy of GM-1111 that targets innate immune system to reduce radiation-induced OM.<h4>Methods and materials</h4>The pathogenesis of OM was studied in a single X-ray induced mouse model. …”
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Development of digital comics to improve reading comprehension and self-efficacy of grade V students by Adisty Ameliya Putri, Sri Sukasih

“…Data were obtained through qualitative and quantitative methods including interviews, classroom observations, student questionnaires, and pretest-posttest instruments. …”
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Nitinol Compression Staples in Foot Orthopaedic Surgery: A Systematic Review by Akshay R. Reddy BS, Hailey Hampton MD, MS, Wojciech K. Dzieza MD, R. James Toussaint MD, FAOA

“…This systematic review aims to describe the current clinical outcomes of nitinol staple use in forefoot and midfoot surgery. Methods: A search was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase. …”
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A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Effect of Lutein Supplementation on Macular Pigment Optical Density and Macular Function in Pseudophakic Patients by Victor Ephraime V. Paulino, MD, DPBO, Edward C. Uy, MD, DPBO, Sherman O. Valero, MD, FPAO

“…Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of oral lutein supplementation on macular pigment optical density (MPOD) levels and macular function in pseudophakic eyes that underwent phacoemulsification. Methods: This was a prospective, randomized, parallel-arm, single-masked study comparing oral lutein supplement 20 mg/tablet (Lutax 20) with non-supplementation in pseudophakic eyes. …”
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Relationships of dermatologic symptoms and quality of life in patients with psoriatic arthritis: analysis of two tofacitinib phase III studies by Peter C. Taylor, Andrew G. Bushmakin, Joseph C. Cappelleri, Pamela Young, Rebecca Germino, Joseph F. Merola, Gil Yosipovitch

“…Objectives Evaluate relationships between changes in dermatologic assessments and quality of life (QoL) measures; quantify dermatologic symptom severity impacts on QoL in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) treated with tofacitinib.Methods Data were from two phase III studies; patients received tofacitinib 5 or 10 mg twice daily (BID), adalimumab 40 mg every other week, or placebo advancing to tofacitinib 5 or 10 mg BID at Month 3. …”
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Determination of serum homocysteine, folic acid, Vitamin D3, and thyroid profile in keratoconus patients by Ranjitha C. Sadananda, Saumya Johri, G Suresh Babu, Ramavath Sirisha

“…Designs: The design involves hospital-based, prospective, cross-sectional study. Methods: This study included all patients diagnosed with KC between July and October 2024 in our tertiary care center in Karnataka, India, above 12 years of age, inclusive of both genders who/whose guardians were willing to give informed consent. …”
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Optical Coherent Tomography-Angiography in the Research of Myopia Complicated by Choroidal Neovascularization by E. A. Drozdova, O. V. Zhiliaeva

“…Purpose: to determine the features of myopic choroidal neovascularization (mCNV) using optical coherent tomography-angiography (OCTA) in patients with complicated myopia during anti-VEGF therapy.Patients and methods. A prospective study of 25 people (40 eyes) with complicated myopia was carried out, which consisted in a comparative analysis of the qualitative and quantitative OCTA characteristics of 29 eyes with myopic CNV and 11 paired intact eyes. …”
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Contrast vector imaging for differential diagnosis of focal liver lesions: Analysis of tumoral vascular structures and flow characteristics. by Jeongin Yoo, Jeong Min Lee, Ijin Joo, Jeong Hee Yoon

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To assess the efficacy of contrast vector imaging (CVI) in detecting tumoral vascular structures and flow characteristics of focal liver lesions (FLLs) for differential diagnosis.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>In this prospective study, 65 participants with FLLs underwent CEUS using SonoVue with high-frame-rate imaging technique between July 2019 and October 2020. …”
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Evaluating the efficacy of curcumin plus serratiopeptidase formulation in inflammatory acne: a quasi-experimental study by Shakila Junaid, Kiran Naz Khan, Farina Zameer, Muhammad Mudassir, Sadaf Bukhari, Neeta Maheshwary, Muhammad Athar Khan

“…This article evaluates the efficacy of a combined oral curcumin plus serratiopeptidase formulation as an adjunct to inflammatory acne therapy. Methods: Fifty individuals with mild-to-moderate symptoms of inflammatory acne participated in this quasi- experimental study. …”
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Clinical Analysis of Macular Choroidal Thickness in Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma and Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma by Fan Li, Yiming Huo, Lihua Ma, Qing Zhang, Hengli Zhang, Xiaowei Yan, Yulei Geng, Guangxian Tang

“…To evaluate the differences in macular choroidal thickness and volume among patients with pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (PXG), patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), and controls. Methods. A total of 50 PXG patients (50 eyes) and 56 POAG patients (56 eyes) were selected as the PXG group and the POAG group, respectively, in this case-control study. …”
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Comparing the effectiveness of pregabalin and duloxetine in the management of neuropathic pain by Rojgar Hamed Ali, Govand Shafeeq Tawfeeq, Amanj Mohsin Mustafa, Shayma Abdulmanaf Shakir, Najat Ghanim Salem, Aswan Idrees Swedi

“…The results were based on the effectiveness of the drugs in reducing visual analogue scale and pain related sleep interference scale scores. …”
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Etiology and patterns of mandibular fractures in cats by Ana C. Castejón-González, Darko Stefanovski, Alexander M. Reiter, Alexander M. Reiter

“…The objectives of this study were (1) to examine the etiology and location of mandibular fractures at and distal to the mandibular canine tooth and (2) to identify patterns and risk factors associated with these fractures in client-owned cats.MethodsMedical records and computed tomography (CT) scans of cats with at least one mandibular fracture located at or distal to the mandibular canine tooth were reviewed. …”
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Evaluating the therapeutic impact of Compound Polymyxin B Ointment on postoperative wound healing in patients with perianal abscesses by Yan-Zhu Li, Fu-Rong Zhou, Xiao-Juan Chen, Yong-Gan Liu

“…Polymyxin B Ointment, a compound renowned for its antibacterial qualities, has the potential to provide therapeutic advantages by promoting wound healing and mitigating postoperative problems.MethodsOur institution conducted a thorough retrospective analysis spanning from December 2020 to December 2023 to assess the effectiveness of Compound Polymyxin B Ointment in the management of surgical wounds in patients diagnosed with perianal abscesses. …”
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Surgeons’ awareness about ergonomics in the operation theatre by Masab Nawaz, S H Waqar, Zakir Jamal, Fatima Shahzad

“…Objective: To determine the surgeons’ awareness of ergonomics in the operation theatre and factors that may lead to musculoskeletal symptoms. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2024 in the Department of General Surgery, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan. …”
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The association between myopia and health-related quality of life among Chinese children in primary and secondary school: A cross-sectional study. by Shijie Yu, Wei Sun, Hongpo Yin, Jianfeng Wu, Hongsheng Bi

“…This study aimed to investigate the association between myopia and HRQOL among Chinese children aged 6-15 years in primary and secondary school.<h4>Methods</h4>This cross-sectional study included 1,634 children, all of whom underwent routine eye examinations including cycloplegic autorefraction. …”
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The effect of music on pain and anxiety during hysterosalpingography: a randomized controlled trial by Betül Mumcu, Ayşe Aydın

“…The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of music played to women during HSG on pain and anxiety. Methods This randomized controlled experimental study was conducted at the Gynecology Polyclinic of Atatürk University Health Study and Application Center between 27.01. 2022 and 04.12.2023. …”
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A qualitative study of diversity in precision medicine research: The development and stakeholder assessment of a Diversity Decision Map by Janet K. Shim, Caitlin E. McMahon, Larissa Saco, Michael Bentz, Nicole Foti, Sandra Soo-Jin Lee

“…We therefore developed a Diversity Decision Map (DDM) to support the identification of and dialogue about study practices that impact diversity, inclusion, and equity. Methods: The DDM is empirically derived from a qualitative project that included a content analysis of documents, observations of research activities, and interviews with PMR stakeholders. …”
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Effects of PET image reconstruction parameters and tumor-to-background uptake ratio on quantification of PET images from PET/MRI and PET/CT systems by Amena Ali Hussain, Eva Forssell-Aronsson, Tobias Rosholm, Esmaeil Mehrara

“…Introduction: PET/CT and PET/MRI are valuable multimodality imaging techniques for visualizing both functional and anatomical information. …”
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