471 Defining proteomic and cellular elements of the pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) tumor microenvironment with mass spectrometry imaging by Caroline Kittrell, Blake Sells, Lyndsay Young, Peggi Angel, Richard Drake

“…To personalize care, knowledge of tumor protein posttranslational modifications, extracellular matrix makeup, and infiltrating immune cells is imperative. Methods/Study Population: Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) was employed to characterize the N glycosylation state, the ECM composition, and immune cell populations present within 10 formalin fixed paraffin embedded PDAC patient samples. …”
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Evaluating Eye Tracking Technology in Nursing Education: A Scoping Review on Medication Administration Training by Jiranut Chaichana, Rob Eley, Chris Watling, Linda Ng

“…<b>Objectives</b>: To explore the current evidence on the application of eye tracking technology in training nursing students for drug administration. <b>Methods</b>: Eligible studies included peer-reviewed empirical papers, both qualitative and quantitative, and reports published in English. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis on surgical treatment for painful neuromas by Luis Rafael Moscote-Salazar, William Andrés Florez-Perdomo, Juan Sebastián Reyes Bello, Claudia Marcela Restrepo Lugo, Amgad Hanna

“…Objective: With the increasing advances in therapeutic approaches for painful neuromas in upper and lower limbs, this study aims to comprehensively assess surgical interventions by evaluating their effectiveness, techniques, and outcomes. Methods: The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis following guidelines such as the MOOSE declaration for systematic reviews and the Cochrane Manual of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. …”
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THE FIRST EXPERIENCE IN USING ELASTOGRAPHY IN COMBINATION WITH ENDOBRONCHIAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY FOR MEDIASTINAL PATHOLOGY: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF FEASIBILITY AND COMPARISON OF CHAR... by I. V. Sivokozov, T. L. Silina, V. N. Korolev, P. A. Pravednikov, B. S. Lenskiy

“…Objective: to preliminarily assess the feasibility of elastography in endobronchial ultrasonography and to compare characteristics via different accesses.Material and methods. The investigation enrolled 3 patients (malignant, benign mediastinal adenopathy, paratracheal tumor). …”
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Therapeutic interventions for the non-motor strokes sequelae: an overview by Rami Algahtani, Raed Gasemaltayeb, Zubida Binsiddiq, Maha Almatrafi, Saja Felimban, Reham Alsaud

“…Non-pharmacological interventions like cognitive rehabilitation, psychotherapy, physical exercise, mindfulness-based therapy, and neuromodulation methods like transcranial magnetic stimulation are increasingly recognized for their comprehensive and complementary benefits. …”
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Comparison of Concurrent and Same-Day Balance Measurement Approaches in a Large Sample of Uninjured Collegiate Athletes by Jessica Saalfield, Kelsey L. Piersol, Robert Monaco, Jason Womack, Scott A Weismiller, Carrie Esopenko, Sabrina M Todaro, Fiona N Conway, Kyle Brostrand, Jennifer F. Buckman

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional. # Methods Five hundred and thirty uninjured collegiate athletes were tested using the C3Logix app, which computes ellipsoid volume as a measure of postural stability during the six standard BESS conditions, while concurrently, errors were manually counted during each condition per standard BESS protocols. …”
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The majority of Norwegian patients with treatment-resistant chronic pain regained normal national health standards within 12 months after De-Qi acupuncture - a prospective observat... by Veronika Lindberg, Jan Baak

“…However, the proportion of patients in a real-world setting who regain normal health after 1 year, following De-Qi acupuncture is unknown.MethodsThis is an observational prospective study of 354 new patients in a family medical practice between 2015 and 2018. …”
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User Experience Design for Online Sports Shoe Retail Platforms: An Empirical Analysis Based on Consumer Needs by Yixin Zou, Chao Zhao, Peter Childs, Dingbang Luh, Xiaoying Tang

“…Additionally, high-tech interaction methods, visual presentation, personalized customization, virtual try-on, apparel matching recommendations, and dressing scenario recommendations are identified as Attractive attributes. …”
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Evaluating YouTube Videos for Resident Education in Free Flap Surgery by Andrew Meci, Craig Bollig, Christopher C. Tseng, Neerav Goyal

“…ABSTRACT Objective The ease of access of online videos and the popularity of visual learning have made YouTube a popular educational resource. …”
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Study on heterogeneity of vascularity and cellularity via multiparametric MRI habitat imaging in breast cancer by Xiaolei Zhang, Xiaoyan Chen, Yao Fu, Han Zhou, Yan Lin

“…Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 76 patients diagnosed with breast cancer. …”
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Effects of Smoking on Outcomes of Antivascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapy in Patients with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Smoking and Anti-VEGF Therapy in nAMD by Hiroyuki Kamao, Katsutoshi Goto, Yumi Mito, Atsushi Miki, Junichi Kiryu

“…To evaluate the effect of smoking on the outcome of antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Methods. This retrospective case-control study included 64 eyes in 59 patients with treatment-naïve nAMD. …”
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Patient self-reported concerns in inflammatory bowel diseases: A gender-specific subjective quality-of-life indicator. by Valérie Pittet, Carla Vaucher, Florian Froehlich, Bernard Burnand, Pierre Michetti, Michel H Maillard, Swiss IBD Cohort Study Group

“…We aimed to explore gender-specific concerns of patients included in a national bilingual inflammatory bowel disease cohort.<h4>Methods</h4>Following a qualitative study, we built a questionnaire comprising 37 items of concern. …”
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Estimation of the Carbon Footprint of Campus Activities at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Jambi, After the Covid19 Pandemic by Windi Mulia Nofta Fani, Febri Juita Anggraini, Hariestya Viareco

“…This study estimates the post-pandemic carbon footprint of campus activities to provide a foundation for emission reduction strategies at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Jambi. Methods: This quantitative descriptive study used surveys and observations at Universitas Jambi (2023) with 132 respondents via stratified sampling. …”
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Impact of a Fulbright award: A bibliometric analysis of persistence by Charlene Downing, Annie Temane, L. Amy Giles, Jean L. Hillyer, Sean C. Beatty

“…Setting: Seven databases and two alternative sources from 2013 to 2023 were reviewed. Methods: Co-citation analysis identified pairs of referenced articles. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Supervised, Web-Based, and Self-Guided Exercise Interventions in Women with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome by Burak Menek, Emre Dansuk

“…This study compares the effects of supervised (SE), web-based (WBE), and self-guided (SGE) exercise programs on pain, functionality, and fear of movement (kinesiophobia) in individuals with PFPS. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: Sixty female patients with PFPS participated in this randomized controlled trial. …”
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The Role of Gabapentin in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) for Patients Undergoing Abdominal Procedures, A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Yohannis Derbew Molla, Hirut Tesfahun Alemu

“…However, its role in perioperative pain management lacks consensus, necessitating a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Methods A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials and observational studies were conducted, following PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Frailty reversal and its main determinants: a population-based observational and longitudinal study by Mateu Serra-Prat, Aida Fortuny Borsot, Emili Burdoy, Àngel Lavado Cuevas, Laura Muñoz Ortiz, Mateu Cabré

“…However, little is known about frailty and prefrailty reversal rates in the general population if no specific interventions have been implemented.Aim To assess real-world frailty and prefrailty reversal rates in the general population aged ≥65 years, the main contributing clinical conditions and the main risk factors for reversing frailty and prefrailty.Methods Observational longitudinal 12-month study (2019) of all 1·5 million persons aged ≥65 years in Catalonia. …”
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Mapping the Research Landscape of Climate Change and its Impact on Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes: A Bibliometric Analysis by Xinyan Zhang, Yan He, Yuxin Liu, Jun Guan, Feng Jiang, Weirong Gu

“…However, the structure, evolution, and research hotspots within this interdisciplinary field remain insufficiently understood. Methods We conducted a bibliometric analysis of 1,393 English-language publications (2001–2024) retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) using a predefined search strategy. …”
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A comprehensive evaluation of the transition to a biosimilar of adalimumab in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis: a single-center experience with a focus on imaging outco... by Rodrigo Garcia-Salinas, Sebastian Magri, Alvaro Ruta, Santiago Ruta

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate clinical, functional, ultrasonographic, and radiological responses in a group of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) switched from original adalimumab (oADA) to biosimilar (bADA) (GP2017). Methods. A prospective cohort study included diagnosed RA and PsA patients undergoing oADA treatment. …”
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Comparative Study of CO₂ Laser and Curettage-Electrodesiccation for Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatment: A Focus on Cosmetic Results by Pelle Kahr Nilsson, Ulrik Knap, Rasa Laurinaviciene, Sebastian Vigand Svendsen, Tine Vestergaard

“…Scar quality and the recurrence rate from the treatments were assessed. Methods: A single-blind randomized prospective interventional trial was conducted at Odense University Hospital, Denmark, from 2017 to 2023. …”
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