Meridian-Sinew Release Therapy as an adjunctive treatment for gouty arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xia Zhou, Shulei Peng, Lang Hu, Song Wei, Zhihuang Chen

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Meridian-Sinew Release Therapy (MSRT) combined with conventional Western medicine (MSRTW) in the treatment of gouty arthritis (GA) and to provide scientific evidence for clinical practice. Methods A comprehensive search of both Chinese and English literature databases was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Epithelial cells with high TOP2A expression promote cervical cancer progression by regulating the transcription factor FOXM1 by Wei Sun, Wei Sun, Lu Chen, Xiaoling Feng

“…Single-cell RNA sequencing technology can fully understand the immune response at each molecular level, providing new ideas and directions for the precise treatment of CC.MethodsSingle-cell RNA sequencing was employed to comprehensively map EPCs characteristics. …”
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Head rotation and the perception of eyelid height and contour by Daniel B Rootman, Elana Meer, Nicholas J Jackson, Stefania B Diniz, John M Nesemann

“…Purpose Effective visual perceptual processing is one of the many components of surgical competence. …”
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The superiority trial of Baduanjin training on patients chronic low back pain: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Tian-Yang Tan, Bing-Yan Cao, Wen-Ming Liang, Shuang Lou, Zheng Han, Yu-Xuan Ji, Jing Xiao

“…Therefore, it is necessary to improve the original BDJ protocol. Methods This 24-week single-center, single-blind, parallel-group randomized control superiority trial will allocate 100 patients into two groups (control and intervention) at a 1:1 ratio. …”
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Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Pediatric Oncology by E. I. Belousova, N. V. Matinyan, Z. S. Ordukhanyan

“…Objective: to enhance the efficiency and safety of anesthesia during thoracic surgical interventions in pediatric cancer surgery, by using general anesthesia in combination with thoracic paravertebral analgesia.Subjects and methods. A prospective, randomized trial was conducted. …”
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Association of myopia and parapapillary choroidal microvascular density in primary open-angle glaucoma. by Yanin Suwan, Sunee Chansangpetch, Masoud Aghsaei Fard, Pakinee Pooprasert, Kamolwat Chalardsakul, Thanatporn Threetong, Siripa Tipparut, Thiraporn Saaensupho, Apichat Tantraworasin, Sahar Hojati, Raheleh Kafieh, Hajar Danesh, Purit Petpiroon, Wasu Supakontanasan

“…<h4>Background/aims</h4>To compare parapapillary choroidal microvascular (PPCMv) densities between myopic eyes with and without glaucoma.<h4>Methods</h4>In this retrospective study, OCTA images (4.5 × 4.5 mm) were obtained using a commercial spectral-domain OCTA system. …”
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Evidence for an epistatic effect between TP53 R72P and MDM2 T309G SNPs in HIV infection: a cross-sectional study in women from South Brazil. by Fernando Pires Hartwig, Ludmila Gonçalves Entiauspe, Emily Montosa Nunes, Fernanda Martins Rodrigues, Tiago Collares, Fabiana Kömmling Seixas, Mariângela Freitas da Silveira

“…<h4>Design</h4>Cross-sectional study combining two groups (150 HIV-negative and 100 HIV-positive) of women.<h4>Methods</h4>Data was collected using a closed questionnaire. …”
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The value of fixed segment mobility in posterior dynamic stabilization: a single-center retrospective study by Yulu Sun, Jianbin Guan, Hao Chen, Xiaojie Sun, Kaitan Yang, Qing Fang

“…Abstract Purpose This study aims to compare the effects of two generations of the Isobar dynamic fixation system—Isobar TTL (first-generation, less mobile) and Isobar EVO (second-generation, more mobile)—on the surgical and adjacent intervertebral disc segments, based on MRI findings. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 29 patients treated with fenestrated decompression and Isobar EVO stabilization and 34 patients treated with fenestrated decompression and Isobar TTL stabilization. …”
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Effect of remimazolam tosilate for injection (HR7056) versus sevoflurane on the incidence of postoperative delirium in older patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty: study proto... by Lin-yu Wang, Meng-qing Zhang, Rui Sun, Liang Li, Dong-liang Li

“…This study aims to compare the effect of remimazolam tosilate vernus sevoflurane on the incidence of POD in older patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. Methods and analysis This is a two-arm, parallel, prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial. …”
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Clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes in thoracic outlet syndrome: a comparative study of cases with and without cervical rib by Amr N. Ali, Hesham ElSobky, El-Sayed Abou El-Magd, Abdel Wahab Mahmoud Ibrahim

“…This study aims to evaluate the differences in clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes between patients with and without a cervical rib. Methods This prospective study was conducted over one year and included 19 patients diagnosed with symptomatic TOS. …”
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The alternative approach to epiretinal fibrosis surgery by P. V. Lyskin, I. R. Makarenko, O. A. Chucanin

“…To evaluate the possibility of removal of epiretinal fibrosis (ERF) with complete saving of the internal limiting membrane (ILM) to reduce the risk of iatrogenic intraoperative trauma associated with the procedure of ILM removing, and postoperative complications associated with retinal nerve fiber layer damage developing as a result of ILM removing.Material and methods. The study included 54 patients with ERF, whose average age was 69.5 years. …”
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Psychometric testing of a short-form questionnaire for the measurement of health experiences among people with musculoskeletal disorders undergoing multimodal rehabilitation by Birgitta Wiitavaara, Dag Rissén, Hans Högberg, Annika Nilsson

“…If not, the secondary aim was to investigate the evolving factor structure when performing an explorative factor analysis of data in the expanded sample.Methods Questionnaire data were collected in three different contexts, in primary care via eight different multimodal rehabilitation teams and in specialised care via two different specialist care centres. …”
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Improvised Femoral Nerve Block Model Using Everyday Items: An Affordable Alternative for Medical Training by Aysha Simran Haris, Wasim Ahmed, Martin Joseph, Tasnim Ahmed

“…Additionally, it is crucial to visualize and differentiate the nerve, artery, and vein. …”
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COVID-19 related changes in corneal curvature and endothelium after mild infection by Fatma Sümer, Sevgi Subaşi, Süleyman Karaman

“…Purpose: To investigate subclinical corneal changes using corneal topography in the evaluation of corneal curvature and specular microscopy in the evaluation of the endothelial layer after mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods: In this prospective study, 112 eyes of 56 individuals with mild COVID-19 who recovered were investigated. …”
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Prolactin as a predictor of neuroendocrine recovery after transsphenoidal tumor removal in patients with pituitary apoplexy by M. Yu. Kurnukhina, D. Sh. Ashryapova, E. V. Semina, G. V. Gavrilov, V. Yu. Cherebillo

“…Despite the fact that in 80 % of cases, hemorrhage into the pituitary adenoma is the first manifestation of the disease, the issues of neuroendocrine recovery, evaluation of the results of surgical treatment are insufficiently studied at present.Methods and materials. A clinical study of 72 patients with histologically confirmed diagnosis of pituitary adenoma was conducted. …”
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Analysis of the current situation of clinical trials of ophthalmic drugs in children based on the common diseases of pediatric ophthalmology in hospital by HUANG Yingying, WANG Juan, SUN Huibin, WANG Jing, ZHANG Ying

“…[Objective:] Combined with the common diseases of pediatric ophthalmology in our hospital, the current situation of clinical trials of ophthalmic preparations for children in China was investigated to provide reference for the development of clinical trials of ophthalmic preparations for children in China. [Methods:] Based on the national drug clinical trial registration and information publicity platform and hospital information system, combined with the pediatric ophthalmic diseases in our hospital, the development of pediatric ophthalmic drug clinical trials was analyzed. …”
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Clinical study on mpMRI/TRUS software fusion-guided transperineal prostate biopsy by Chen Ying, Yongbo Wang, Jianping Wang, Minghuang Rao, Chao Li, Yongchao Wang, Yujian Huang

“…This study aimed to evaluate its clinical benefits over traditional TRUS-guided biopsy. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 83 patients diagnosed between January 2022 and April 2024. …”
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Policy implementation for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in seven European countries: a comparative analysis from 1999 to 2015 by Takuya Kinoshita, Hironobu Tokumasu, Shiro Tanaka, Axel Kramer, Koji Kawakami

“…We also investigated antibiotic use and MRSA rates and the use of veterinary antibiotics. Methods: This study used Europe-wide surveillance data on infectious diseases (EARS-Net), antibiotic consumption (ESAC-Net), and veterinary medicine (ESVAC). …”
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Evaluation of Paediatric Critical Care Needs and Practice in Nigeria: Paediatric Residents’ Perspective by Moses Temidayo Abiodun, Fidelis E. Eki-Udoko

“…We evaluated self-reported PCC practice, resources, and perceived challenges in various zones of the country, using paediatric residents’ perspective. Methods. This is a descriptive cross-sectional survey, carried out at an Intensive Course in Paediatrics at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. …”
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The Association between Obesity and Cognitive Function in Otherwise Healthy Premenopausal Arab Women by Abdulaziz Farooq, Ann-Marie Gibson, John J. Reilly, Nadia Gaoua

“…To examine the association between obesity and cognitive function in healthy premenopausal women. Methods. From a cohort of 220 women, 98 were randomly selected that provided complete data. …”
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