Social media use and negative body image perception in Saudi Arabian women by Maha AlQahtani, Maha AlQahtani, Narmeen Shaikh, Khabir Ahmad, Noara Alhusseini

“…BackgroundSocial media has become deeply embedded in daily life, particularly among females who spend significant time on visual-based platforms such as Snapchat, and Instagram. …”
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DIACEREIN AS THE DRUG OF CHOICE IN THE THERAPY OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS WITH SECONDARY RECURRENT SYNOVITIS by M. I. Udovika

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of diacerein in the therapy of primary knee osteoarthritis (OA) with secondary recurrent synovitis.Subjects and methods. The 3-month open-label randomized controlled trial enrolled 133 patients with OA. …”
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Effects of a combined aerobic and core stabilization exercise training program on functional capacity, pain, and health-related quality of life in hemodialysis and kidney transplan... by Enikő Király, Gergő József Szőllősi, Zoltán Jenei, József Balla, István Kárpáti

“…The present study investigated the effect of an aerobic training program with core stabilization exercises for hemodialysis (HD) patients on a transplant waiting list and renal transplant (RTx) patients.Methods A total of 45 patients with CKD were included in the 12-week study: 25 patients receiving HD (12 HD treatment group, 13 HD control group) and 20 patients with RTx (9 RTx treatment group, 11 RTx control group). …”
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Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting survival in patients with cardiogenic shock by Dingfeng Fang, Dingfeng Fang, Huihe Chen, Hui Geng, Xiahuan Chen, Meilin Liu

“…This study aims to develop a nomogram for evaluating severity in CS patients regardless of the underlying cause.Methods and resultsThe MIMIC-IV database was used to identify 1,923 CS patients admitted to the ICU. …”
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Suspected stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) envenomation on Reunion Island by Adrien Maillot, Adrien Marteau, Gaël Le Roux, Flore Weisse, Luc de Haro, Olivier Maillard, Férial Abi Nader

“…The aim of this series is to characterize suspected cases of stonefish envenomation and to describe the associated clinical management. Methods This is a retrospective observational series of suspected stonefish envenomations recorded into the database of the Indian Ocean toxicovigilance Department between 1 January 2020 and 2 June 2024 on Reunion Island. …”
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Randomised cross-over trial evaluating the short-term effects of non-invasive ventilation as an adjunct to airway clearance techniques in adults with cystic fibrosis by Gemma Stanford, Helen Parrott, Diana Bilton, Penny Agent, Winston Banya, Nicholas Simmonds

“…In addition, we investigated ease of sputum clearance (EoC), work of breathing (WoB) and NIV tolerability.Methods Adults with CF (16+ years) at the end of hospitalisation for a pulmonary exacerbation were randomised to a cross-over trial of NIV-supported ACT or ACT alone in two consecutive days. …”
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Biportal endoscopic bilateral decompression in lumbar spinal stenosis: a 3-year retrospective cohort study by Dongyue Li, Yunzhong Cheng, Peng Yin, Qingjun Su

“…This study investigates clinical efficacy, radiographic findings, and their potential correlations following BEBD.MethodsA retrospective cohort analysis of 51 LSS patients undergoing BEBD (January 2020–December 2021) was conducted. …”
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Population-based survey of the prevalence and types of glaucoma in Bangladesh by Bipul Kumer De Sarker, Sheikh M A Mannaf, Siddiqur Rahman, Md Shafiqul Islam, Md Mizanur Rahman, M Nazrul Islam, Salma Parvin

“…Background To delineate the epidemiological landscape of glaucoma using a population-based sample representative of Bangladesh.Methods Using multistage stratified cluster random sampling, households were selected to identify individuals ≥35 years across all 8 divisions of Bangladesh. …”
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Quality of life as an outcome variable in the management of advanced cancer by Bisht Manisha, Bist S, Dhasmana D, Saini Sunil

“…<b>Study Design:</b> Observational prospective study. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Patients with advanced cancer, receiving palliative drug therapy, were recruited from a tertiary care hospital. …”
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Evaluation of clinical application effect of traditional Chinese medicine fumigation technology on postoperative patients with anorectal diseases by Xie Tianyang, Zhang Zichen, Liu Liu

“…The aim of this study was to assess the clinical efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) fumigation in the postoperative management of anorectal diseases, comparing TCM fumigation with conventional treatments. Methods. This study included 100 anorectal dis-ease patients who underwent surgery at Anhui Chest Hospital, China, from October 2021 to October 2023. …”
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Neurofeedback for Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy: A Preliminary MRI Study by Donya Abolghasemkhah Salmasi, Alireza Fallahi, Narges Hoseini-Tabatabaei, Seyed-Sohrab Hashemi-Fesharaki, Reza Rostami, Mohammad-Reza Nazem-Zadeh

“…The objective of this study was to investigate the neuromodulatory effects of SMR NF training on functional and structural connectivity in patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy. Materials and Methods: Four patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy underwent functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), diffusion MRI (dMRI), Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG), and Integrated Visual and Auditory (IVA-2) test before and after 6 to 8 weeks of SMR NF training. …”
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Efficacy of non-obstructive aortic angioscopy for detecting a thoracic aortic graft rupture: a case report by Fumio Yamana, Koichi Maeda, Yuma Hamanaka, Noriko Kodani, Keitaro Domae, Masatoshi Hata, Yoshiharu Higuchi, Yukitoshi Shirakawa, Takafumi Masai

“…Non-obstructive general angioscopy can help monitor the aortic intima and detect the locations of abnormal findings, while aortic angioscopy can detect vulnerable plaques in the aorta, which are difficult to visualize using conventional diagnostic methods. Herein, we report the case of a patient with non-anastomotic thoracic aortic graft rupture diagnosed using non-obstructive aortic angioscopy. …”
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The efficacy and safety of intra-articular platelet-rich plasma versus sodium hyaluronate for the treatment of osteoarthritis: Meta-analysis. by Qinglin Liu, Haijiao Ye, Yang Yang, Hao Chen

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PRP combined with HA versus PRP alone in the treatment of KOA.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a comprehensive literature search of the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases, which included covering publications from their inception to July 2024. …”
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Transdermal delivery of traditional Chinese medicine patch vs. NSAIDs patch for alleviating inflammation and relieving pain for early-stage knee osteoarthritis: a retrospective cas... by Shoufeng Wang, Jingtao Guan, Wanran Gong, Bingbo Bao

“…BackgroundThe effects of transdermal delivery of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) patch for early-stage knee osteoarthritis (EKOA) is unclear.ObjectiveThis study is aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of a type of TCM topical drug-Xiaotong patch with NSAIDs topical drug-flurbiprofen patch to treat EKOA.MethodsThis retrospective case control study included 42 EKOA patients from October 2023 to September 2024. …”
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Fractional CO𝟐 laser therapy for vulvar lichen sclerosus in adults by Xiaojuan Wang, Yisong Chen, Luwen Wang, Zhong Lin, Keqin Hua

“…The visual analogue scale (VAS) was to assess clinical symptoms. …”
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Clinical efficacy and biomechanical analysis of a novel hollow pedicle screw combined with kyphoplasty for the treatment of Kümmell disease by Shixiao Zhong, Hui Zhong, Kun Huang, Yayu Zhao, Wen Lei, Weichao Li

“…The study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of a novel hollow pedicle screw combined with kyphoplasty (HPS‐KP) for treating KD, effectively preventing postoperative bone cement displacement. Methods The prospective study included 50 KD patients with no neurological deficit detected during clinical and radiological evaluation who underwent HPS‐KP (n = 25) and PKP (n = 25) surgeries. …”
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Bony healing of unstable thoracolumbar burst fractures in the elderly using percutaneously applied titanium mesh cages and a transpedicular fixation system with expandable screws. by Anica Eschler, Stephan Albrecht Ender, Katharina Schiml, Thomas Mittlmeier, Georg Gradl

“…In order to address these shortcomings this study introduces cementless fixation of unstable vertebral burst fractures using internal fixators and expandable intravertebral titanium mesh cages in a one-stage procedure via minimum-invasive techniques.<h4>Material and methods</h4>A total of 16 consecutive patients (median age 76 years, range 58-94) with unstable thoracolumbar burst fractures and concomitant osteoporosis were treated by an internal fixator inserted via minimum invasive technique one level above and below the fractured vertebra. …”
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Knowledge towards Strabismus and Associated Factors among Adults in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia by Aragaw kegne Assaye, Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Natnael Lakachew Assefa, Betelhem Temesgen Yibekal

“…The aim of this study was to asses knowledge about strabismus and associated factors among adults in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods. Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a pretested structured questionnaire through face to face interview from April 17 to May 01, 2019. …”
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Tracking Changes in Corticospinal Excitability During Visuomotor Paired Associative Stimulation to Predict Motor Resonance Rewriting by Giacomo Guidali, Nadia Bolognini

“…The present study aims to fill this gap by investigating CSE modulations during m-PAS and their relationship with the protocol’s aftereffects. <b>Methods.</b> We analyzed CSE dynamics in 81 healthy participants undergoing the m-PAS before and after passively observing left- or right-hand index finger movements. …”
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INTRAARTICULAR INJECTION OF HYALURONIC ACID AFTER ARTHROSCOPIC LAVAGE OF THE KNEE: LONG-TERM RESULTS by Lidia Vladimirovna Luchikhina, O A Mendel, D A Antonov

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficiency of arthroscopic lavage in combination with subsequent injection of hyaluronic acid into the joint cavity at shortand long-term follow-ups. Subjects and methods. Eighty-two patients with knee osteoarthrosis (OA) were examined in accordance with the American College of Rheumatology criteria. …”
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