Physiotherapeutic Reduction of Orofacial Pain Using Extremely Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field and Light-Emitting Diode Therapy—A Pilot Study by Danuta Lietz-Kijak, Roman Ardan

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of physiotherapy combining ELF EMF and LED to reduce pain of the orofacial region in patients after OGS. Material and Methods. The study was conducted in thirty-two patients who underwent OGS to treat morphological defects. …”
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Tai Chi Chuan teaching on alleviating mental fatigue among college students: insights from ERPs by Ruimin Ji, Jiayu Li

“…Tai Chi Chuan (TCC), a traditional Chinese mind -body exercise, shows promise in alleviating mental fatigue, yet its neural mechanisms on alleviating mental fatigue, particularly from the perspective of inhibitory control, remain unclear.ObjectivesThis study aimed to fill this gap by investigating the effects of TCC on mental fatigue and cognitive function in college students using ERP measures based on the Go/NoGo task.MethodsFifty-two healthy college students were randomly assigned to the TCC group (n = 18), aerobic exercise (AE) group (n = 17), or control (CON) group (n = 17). …”
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The Effect of Strabismus Muscle Surgery on Corneal Biomechanics by Heba A. El Gendy, Noha M. Khalil, Iman M. Eissa, Shireen MA. Shousha

“…Studying the early effect of different extraocular muscle (EOM) surgeries on corneal biomechanics. Subjects and methods. This is a prospective, nonrandomized, interventional study, in which 42 eyes of 29 candidates for EOM surgery for strabismus correction at Cairo university hospitals, aged 14–37 years, were recruited. …”
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Advances in orthodontic treatment for periodontal disease: a bibliometric analysis, emerging insights and clinical implications by Jiahui Zhao, Zezhou Feng, Yujiang Liu, Silu Sun, Zhiyuan Feng

“…By examining publication trends, citation patterns, and research hotspots, we seek to understand the evolution of this field, identify future trends, and promote an integrated approach to enhance treatment outcomes and patient care.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was performed using the Web of Science and PubMed databases with the keywords “periodontal disease” “periodontology” “periodontitis” and “orthodontics”.The retrieved records were systematically analyzed and visualized utilizing CiteSpace 6.2 and VOSviewer software. …”
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Spatial analysis and associated risk factors of HIV prevalence in Botswana: insights from the 2021 Botswana AIDS Impact Survey (BAIS V) by Sethunya R. Simela, Matlhogonolo Kelepile, Thabo I. Sebobi

“…This study investigates the spatial distribution and associated risk factors of HIV prevalence in Botswana using data from the 2021 Botswana AIDS Impact Survey (BAIS V). Methods The analysis included 12,653 adults aged 15–64 years and employed chi-square tests, multilevel mixed-effects regression, and spatial analysis techniques. …”
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PolyAttractNet: Graph-Based Polygonal Segmentation of Building Footprints Using Attraction Field Maps by M. Kamran, M. Moein Sheikholeslami, G. Sohn

“…One of the key challenges in utilizing satellite imagery is the automated reconstruction of building footprints, which demands high precision to account for variations in architectural styles. Traditional methods rely on manual or semi-automated approaches, which are often time-consuming and prone to inaccuracies. …”
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Quantification of paravertebral cross-sectional muscle areas and fatty degeneration and their correlation with clinical parameters in ankylosing spondylitis: a comprehensive analys... by Selçuk Akkaya, Gonca Sağlam Akkaya, Serpil Demirulus, Hanife Baykal Şahin, Gamze Kılıç, Erhan Çapkın, Murat Karkucak

“…This study aimed to examine the multifidus (MF) and erector spinae (ES) muscles in AS patients using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and to evaluate the clinical implications of muscle findings. Methods: This study included 43 patients and 40 matched controls. …”
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Identification of pathogenic fungi in garlic bulbs during storage and in the root zone during plant growth by M. A. Filyushin, O. A. Danilova, T. M. Seredin

“…Relevance and methods. Losses of agricultural crops are associated not only with the development of diseases during the growing season, but also during post-harvest storage. …”
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Clinical profile of female patients with chronic telogen effluvium and its association with serum ferritin level by Minu Sunil, Meriya Zacharia

“…Aims and Objectives: To study the clinico-epidemiological profile of female patients with CTE and its association with serum ferritin levels. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study on 263 female patients aged 13–60 years with CTE attending the Department of Dermatology at Government Medical College, Kottayam. …”
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Effectiveness of Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: Protocol for a Phase 3, Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, M... by Adrien Schwitzguebel, David Andres Ramirez Cadavid, Tamara Da Silva, Pierre Decavel, Charles Benaim

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to assess the clinical efficacy of SVF as adjuvant therapy to PRP on functionality and tissue regeneration for knee osteoarthritis. MethodsIn a multicenter, randomized, triple-blind, controlled trial, 108 individuals with knee osteoarthritis will be block-randomized in a 1:1 ratio. …”
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Therapeutic interventions of platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injections for lumbar radicular pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xinan Wang, Ying Zhang

“…The primary outcomes were the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores. …”
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Effect of inferior alveolar plus buccal nerve block on donor site morbidity at buccal mucosal graft harvest site: A double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled trial by Vivek Tarigopula, Swarnendu Mandal, Gorrepati Rohith, Dheeraj Kumar Dheeroo, Manoj Kumar Das, Sambit Tripathy, Kalandi Barik, Prasant Nayak

“…We hypothesize that the intervention could decrease pain and aid in early food intake. Methods: A single-center, placebo-controlled, double-blinded randomized-control trial was conducted from September 2022 to August 2023 (CTRI). …”
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Lentiviral expression of retinal guanylate cyclase-1 (RetGC1) restores vision in an avian model of childhood blindness. by Melissa L Williams, Jason E Coleman, Shannon E Haire, Tomas S Aleman, Artur V Cideciyan, Izabel Sokal, Krzysztof Palczewski, Samuel G Jacobson, Susan L Semple-Rowland

“…The GUCY1*B chicken, which carries a null mutation in the retGC1 gene, is blind at hatching and serves as an animal model for the study of LCA1 pathology and potential treatments in humans.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>A lentivirus-based gene transfer vector carrying the GUCY2D gene was developed and injected into early-stage GUCY1*B embryos to determine if photoreceptor function and sight could be restored to these animals. …”
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18F-Fluorodeoxy Glucose and 11C-Methionine Accumulation in Demyelinating Lesions by Noriaki Tomura, Toshiyuki Saginoya, Chikako Kaneko

“…Purpose This study aimed to investigate the accumulation of FDG-PET/computed tomography (CT) and MET-PET/CT in demyelinating lesions. Material and Methods A retrospective search of the patient database in our hospital identified five patients with demyelinating disease in whom PET studies performed in the past 10 years revealed accumulation of FDG or MET. …”
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Text-guided RGB-P grasp generation by Van Duc Vu, Van Thiep Nguyen, Nam Hai Pham, Dinh-Cuong Hoang, Phan Xuan Tan

“…Our approach achieves superior performance, with an average precision (AP) of 53.2% on the GraspNet-1Billion dataset, significantly outperforming state-of-the-art methods. Additionally, we introduce an automated dataset creation pipeline that addresses the challenges of data collection and annotation. …”
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Hospitals’ financial performance across European countries: a scoping review protocol by Katarzyna Dubas‐Jakóbczyk, Costase Ndayishimiye, Przemysław Szetela, Christoph Sowada

“…Furthermore, reference lists of relevant papers will be visually scanned to identify further studies of interest. …”
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Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome Related to Viscoelastic Substance by Ayşe Gül Altıntaş, Gültekin Köklü, Çiğdem Can, Sibel Polat, Meryem Yaşar

“…Objectives: To evaluate the etiologic factors of toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) outbreak after uneventful cataract surgery, to discuss the treatment plan, and to assess the response to medical therapy. Materials and Methods: Clinical features in twenty-two eyes of 22 patients who had TASS outbreak after uneventful cataract surgery were evaluated. …”
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Current report from Russian Diabetic Retinopathy Register by Dmitriy Valentinovich Lipatov, Vera Kirillovna Aleksandrova, Dmitriy Sergeevich Atarshchikov, Elena Grigor'evna Bessmertnaya, Irina L'vovna Kon, Anatoliy Gennad'evich Kuz'min, Nataliya Borisovna Smirnova, Anna Anatol'evna Tolkacheva, Timofey Alexandrovich Chistyakov

“…across the last 13 years. Materials and Methods. Current survey included patients from various regions of the Russian Federation that were examined during epidemiological missions conducted by the federal Endocrinology Research Centre (2000?…”
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The trends and future projections of intraocular foreign bodies among children and adolescents: a global analysis by Zupeng Lu, Xindan Xing, Xindan Xing, Xindan Xing, Wen Li, Tong Qiao

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Pediatric lumbar disc herniation: A systematic review of the state of management strategies and outcomes (2010–2024) by Gerald Musa, Wila Namonje, Keith Simfukwe, Karina Marisel Familia, Bupe Mumba Mwela, Dimitri T. K. Ndandja, Manuel De Jesus Encarnacion Ramirez, Samuel Chilawa, Kachinga Agrippa Sichizya, Laston Chikoya, Gennady E. Chmutin, Andreas K. Demetriades

“…Research Question: What are the clinical outcomes and efficacy of conservative and surgical treatments for pediatric LDH? Materials and Methods: A systematic review of studies from 2010 to 2024 was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. …”
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