Incidence and Risk Factors for Femoral Malrotation Following Intramedullary Nailing of Trochanteric Fractures: A CT-Based Analysis by Chao Han M.D, Xiao-dan Li M.D, Zhe Han M.D, Qiang Dong M.D

“…Objective To quantify rotational displacement following intramedullary nail fixation for intertrochanteric femoral fractures using three-dimensional (3D) CT imaging, analyze associated risk factors, and evaluate its clinical significance. Methods This study enrolled a cohort of 252 patients who underwent intramedullary nail fixation for intertrochanteric femoral fractures between 2019 and 2023. …”
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Multimodal Digital Learning and Local Indigenous Frameworks to Enhance Critical Thinking in History Learning by Suci Rahayu, Sariyatun Sariyatun, Leo Agung Sutimin, Deny Tri Ardianto

“… Background: Critical thinking is fundamental to teaching history, yet student analysis is often limited by traditional methods that rely primarily on lecture. Using local Indigenous history in context and accessing multimodal digital materials enhances the learning experience and encourages active thinking at a higher level. …”
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Preliminary insights into serum metabolomics in atrophic myopic maculopathy: potential link to fatty acid metabolism dysregulation by Yuanyuan Fan, Bintao Xie, Lifeng Chen, Mengai Wu, Li Lin, Zhijie Wang, Bin Zheng

“…This study compared serum metabolite profiles between patients with high myopia with and without AMM. Methods: This case–control study included 57 adults with high myopia (30 with AMM, 27 without AMM). …”
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Assessment of Relationship between Neovascularization Type Using Wide Field Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Eyes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy by Akshita Aggarwal, Dibya Prabha, Brijesh Takkar, Sobha Sivaprasad, Padmaja Kumari Rani

“…This study aims to classify retinal neovascularization into subtypes and assess their correlation with ischemic index using widefield optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography. Methods This retrospective observational study included 50 treatment-naïve patients (84 eyes) with PDR who underwent baseline widefield fundus photography (CLARUS 500™) and widefield optical coherence tomography angiography (WF-OCTA; Plex Elite 9000) between January 2022 and June 2024. …”
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Histological study of potassium 2-((4-amino-5-(morpholinomethyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-yl)thio)acetate (PKR-173) corrective influence on the chickens liver state in the condition of... by R. O. Shcherbyna, Ye. V. Vashchyk

“…The aim is histological study of the compound of potassium 2-((4-amino-5-(morpholinomethyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)thio)acetate (PKR-173) corrective influence on the chickens liver under tetracycline hepatitis condition. Materials and methods. As an object of research potassium 2-((4-amino-5- (morpholinomethyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)thio) acetate was used which is a water-soluble compound. …”
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The Relationship Between Preferred Learning Styles and Academic Achievement of Undergraduate Health Sciences Students Compared to Other Disciplines at a Middle Eastern University U... by Gangadharan S, Al Mezeini K, Gnanamuthu SS, Al Marshoudi KA

“…Visual learners prefer observing; Aural learners favor listening to lectures; Reading/Writing learners engage through texts and notes; Kinesthetic learners benefit from tactile activities.Purpose: To compare learning style preferences of undergraduate health sciences students with other disciplines and examine the relationship between VARK scores and academic performance.Methods: A cross-sectional study of 347 undergraduate students recorded demographic data and responses to the Arabic version of the VARK questionnaire. …”
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Immunological parameters of maternal peripheral blood as predictors of future pregnancy outcomes in patients with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss by Yingrong Li, Irene X. Y. Wu, Xuan Wang, Jinlu Song, Quan Chen, Weiru Zhang

“…Additionally, models were visualized by constructing dynamic and static nomograms. …”
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Comparison of efficacy and safety between unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus uniportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion f... by Yi Ding, Hao Chen, Gang Wu, Tao Xie, Liulong Zhu, Xuepeng Wang

“…Abstract Background This meta-analysis was performed to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy and safety of unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (UBE-TLIF) versus uniportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (Endo-TLIF) for the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases. Methods We electronically searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, the Wanfang Database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure to identify controlled clinical studies on the efficacy and safety of UBE-TLIF and Endo-TLIF for lumbar degenerative diseases from database establishment to December 2023. …”
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Effect of Hemodialysis on Glaucoma Patients by Hendricks TM, Quist TS, Wang K, Antes LM, Boese EA

“…Tina M Hendricks,1 Tyler S Quist,1 Kai Wang,2 Lisa M Antes,3 Erin A Boese1 1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; 2Department of Statistics, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; 3Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USACorrespondence: Erin A Boese, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Iowa, 200 hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA, Tel +1 319 356 3938, Fax +1 319 353 7699, Email erin-boese@uiowa.eduPurpose: Prospective study to determine if patients with glaucoma are at increased risk of intraocular pressure (IOP) fluctuation and changes in ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) during hemodialysis (HD) sessions when compared to patients without glaucoma.Patients and Methods: Patients undergoing HD at the University of Iowa for end-stage renal disease were recruited. …”
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Exploring the Dynamics of Dietary Self-Monitoring Adherence Among Participants in a Digital Behavioral Weight Loss Program: Model Development Study by Hui Lin, Min Yang, Zhiheng Zhou, Yu Zhang, Ning Deng

“…Mechanistic contributions were visualized to analyze adherence patterns and the impacts of different interventions. …”
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Ultrasensitive bionic photonic-electronic skin with wide red-shift mechanochromic response by Tianqi Wang, Lei Chen, Haogeng Liu, Haoran Zhu, Zijie Zeng, Yixin Lu, Ping Zhang, Yaofei Chen, Yue Huang, Gui-Shi Liu, Yunhan Luo, Zhe Chen

“…The PC layer containing in-plane-spaced and interplane-packed nanoparticle arrays was fabricated via a fast, facile, combined method of “Marangoni self-assembly”, “plasma etching”, and “adhesive PDMS transfer”. …”
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Optical quality changes of the eye during peak SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in young adults by He Tian, Qian Fan, Wenjing Gao, Yan Wang

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Changes in choriocapillaris blood flow density and associated factors affecting axial elongation in Chinese children and adolescents with mild to moderate myopia: a cross-sectional... by Xin Cui, Liping Chen, Hui Zheng, Xin Meng, Lu Tian, Bin Wu, Shiyong Xie, Wei Wang, Xuefeng Shi

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Spectrum of Scleral Lens Fit and Patient Compliance: A Single Center Retrospective Study by Oğuzhan Özçelik, Zeynep Özbek, Canan Aslı Yıldırım, İsmet Durak

“…Objectives: To discuss the results of scleral contact lens fit in patients with difficult corneal and ocular surface pathologies. Materials and Methods: This single-center, retrospective case-series included 49 eyes of 34 patients who underwent scleral lens fitting for visual acuity improvement from February 2018 to 2023. …”
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Asymptomatic ocular candida: a case outside the guidance by Roshnee Patel, Lena Wragg, Jas Virdee

“…Materials and Methods: A 76-year-old man was admitted under the medical team with reduced consciousness after a 3-day history of fever, diarrhoea and vomiting. …”
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Baseline functional connectivity of the basal forebrain-cortical circuit predict taVNS treatment response in primary insomnia: a randomized controlled trial and fMRI study by Meng Qi, Yiting Huang, Runru Mai, Zhaoxian Yan, Biyun Xu, Bo Liu, Yue Zhang

“…This study investigated whether transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) modulates BF functional connectivity (FC) in patients with PI and whether baseline FC predicts taVNS treatment response. Methods Seventy patients with PI were randomized to real or sham taVNS for 4 weeks. …”
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Lamellar Macular Holes: The Role of Microperimetry in Functional Assessment by Simone Donati, Paola Della Valle, Elias Premi, Marco Mazzola, Laura Lo Presti, Claudio Azzolini

“…Materials and Methods. This observational clinical study has been conducted in the Ophthalmology Clinic, ASST-Sette Laghi, University of Insubria of Varese-Como, Italy. …”
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Early Anatomical and Functional Outcomes of Faricimab in Recalcitrant Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Retrospective Real-World Study in an East-Asian Population by Yen-An Lai, Mei-Chi Tsui, Shuo-Fang Cheng, Yi-Ting Hsieh, Tso-Ting Lai, Yun Hsia, Shih-Wen Wang, I-Hsin Ma, Kuo-Chi Hung, Chang-Pin Lin, Chang-Hao Yang, Chung-May Yang, Tzyy-Chang Ho

“…Methods This was a retrospective observational study at National Taiwan University Hospital. …”
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Comparison of choroidal vascularity index in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: impact of silicone-oil vs. gas tamponade following pars plana vitrectomy by Ece Ozal, Serhat Ermis, Murat Karapapak, Omer Faruk Canli, Sadık Altan Ozal

“…Abstract Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the impact of silicone oil (SO) and perfluoropropane gas (C3F8) tamponade on the choroidal vascularity index (CVI) in patients undergoing pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Methods This retrospective study included 106 patients (212 eyes) with macula-off RRD who underwent PPV with either SO (n = 60) or C3F8 gas (n = 46) tamponade. …”
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MicroRNA-21-5p from induced pluripotent stem cells promotes neuroprotection of retinal ganglion cells in optic nerve crush model by Qing Xia, Wei Chen, Jiawei Xiong, Xiaofen Mo

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