Percutaneous cryoablation of abdominal wall endometriosis: a systematic literature review of safety and efficacy by Sylvain Bodard, Leo Razakamanantsoa, Ruben Geevarghese, Julianne O’Gorman, Anthony Dohan, Clement Marcelin, François H. Cornelis

“…Abstract Purpose To investigate over 10 years the safety and efficacy of percutaneous cryoablation for the treatment of abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE). Methods A systematic review was conducted of literature published between March 2014 and March 2024. …”
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Inhaled corticosteroids' effect on COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Yasra Badi, Mohamed Hammad, Abdelrahman G. Tawfik, Mona Muhe Eldeen Eshag, Mahmoud M. Elhady, Khaled Mohamed Ragab, Anas Zakarya Nourelden, Mohamed Hesham Gamal, Ahmed Hashem Fathallah

“…This study synthesizes current evidence of the effectiveness of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on mortality, hospital length-of-stay (LOS), and improvement of smell scores in patients with COVID-19. # Methods We searched Embase, Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Scopus until Aug 2022. …”
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Cochlear Implantation: Small Cochlear Diameter May Indicate Degree of Abnormality by Fahad N. Altamimi, Fatemah AlTheyab, Mariam Al-Amro, Ali Al Montasheri, Sara Al Otaibi, Fida Al Muhawas

“…Yet, there is no single report that has displayed the wide variations in the cochlear size in a single layout capturing the cochlea in the oblique coronal view/ cochlear view. METHODS: Basal turn diameter (A-value) was measured in the oblique coronal plane using the OTOPLAN® otological preplanning tool in 104 computed tomography (CT) scans of the temporal bones of cochlear implant (CI) recipients in a tertiary CI center. …”
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The added effect of preoperative nepafenac on pain and discomfort following alcohol-assisted photorefractive keratectomy by Eliya Levinger, Nir Gomel, Ami Hirsh, Maya Tenne, Asaf Achiron, Nadav Levinger, Shmuel Levinger, Nadav Shemesh, Adi Abulafia, Michael Mimouni, Nir Sorkin

“…Design: Observational case-series. Methods: Setting : Refractive center. Study Population : 205 PRK patients grouped randomly into five according to pain-management protocols: (1) paracetamol/ibuprofen (Parac-Ibupr group, n  = 39), (2) high-dose oxycodone/naloxone only (Oxy-only group, n  = 45), (3) oxycodone/naloxone and postoperative 0.1%-nepafenac (Oxy-Nep group, n  = 36), (4) oxycodone/naloxone and preoperative and postoperative 0.1%-nepafenac (Nep-Oxy-Nep group, n  = 42), and (5) preoperative and postoperative 0.1%-nepafenac only (Nep-only group, n  = 43). …”
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Peripheral Multiple Cytokine Profiles Identified CD39 as a Novel Biomarker for Diagnosis and Reflecting Disease Severity in Allergic Rhinitis Patients by Yuanwei Jiang, Weiqun Hu, Zhifu Cai, Chaofan Lin, Shengnan Ye

“…Our aim is to measure the peripheral concentrations of multiple cytokines in AR patients and identify novel biomarkers for diagnosis and disease severity. Methods. Peripheral blood samples were collected from 50 AR patients, including 25 mild AR (MAR) patients and 25 moderate-severe AR patients (MSAR), and 22 healthy controls (HCs), and multiple cytokine profiling was outlined by Luminex assay. …”
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Usefulness of the Reborn Soup for the Reduction of Salt Intake by Yuko Ohta, Satoko Sakata, Kazuhiro Ohta, Masahiko Kusano, Ritsuko Fujisawa, Yuji Komorita, Yukie Kuwahara, Yuki Fukamatsu, Hiroshi Tsuruta, Hidetoshi Nakamura, Takuya Tsuchihashi

“…The purpose of the present study was to investigate the influence of reborn soup on the perceptions of saltiness and palatability. Methods. Subjects comprised 103 staff working at Kokura Daiichi Hospital (22 males, 81 females, and mean age: 35 ± 12 years old). …”
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Treatment outcomes and their associated factors among a cohort of children with wasting and severe wasting enrolled in the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program in S... by Sabarish Prabhu, Srinivasan Ramalingam, Sendhilkumar Muthappan, Divya Saravanakumar, Arshi Chawla, Rizwan Suliankatchi Abdulkader

“…Background: This study aimed to estimate the incidence of recovery and relapse over a four-month follow-up period among children aged 6–59 months diagnosed with wasting or severe wasting in the Srivilliputhur block of the Sivakasi Health Unit District, Tamil Nadu, during 2023–2024. Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study among children aged 6–59 months diagnosed with wasting or severe wasting in December 2023. …”
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Hernandezine induces autophagic cell death in hepatocellular carcinoma cells via the AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway by WANG Jun, HU Gangfeng, GAO Weichen, WANG Lubing

“…Objective To investigate the autophagy activation effect of hernandezine (HER) on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells and its role in inducing autophagic cell death. Methods The inhibitory effects of HER on the proliferation of HCC cell lines Hep 3B and Huh-7 were assessed using CCK-8 assay. …”
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Abstract 119: VP‐shunting for IIH complicated by CVST, Dural AV Fistula and Status Epilepticus ‐ Endovascular Perspective by Omar Choudhury

“…Endovascular intervention may present challenges with respect to chronic CVST, which can be mistaken for IIH. Methods We report a rare case of a 73‐year‐old woman with a past medical history of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia who presented with confusion, disorientation, and lethargy. …”
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Calculated Versus Estimated Blood Loss in Plastic Breast Surgery by Carly M. Wareham, MD, Gabriel De La Cruz Ku, MD, Manish M. Karamchandani, MD, Abhishek Chatterjee, MD, MBA, FACS, Sarah M. Persing, MD, MPH, Christopher Homsy, MD

“…Estimated blood loss (EBL), based on surgeons’ visual estimation of blood loss, guides patient care but is often inaccurate. …”
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Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Contact Lens Used in Trabeculectomy by Bin Li, Miaomiao Zhang, Zhen Yang

“…To investigate the efficacy and safety of soft bandage contact lens used in trabeculectomy. Methods. This was a prospective, randomized study which enrolled 200 glaucoma patients (200 eyes). …”
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The use of injectable chondroitin sulfate in combination with dosed physical exercise for the treatment of patients with hand osteoarthritis by L. V. Vasilyeva, E. F. Evstratova, E. Yu. Suslova

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficiency and the safety of treatment with injectable chondroitin sulfate (ICS) in combination with dosed physical exercise (exercise therapy (ET)) for hand osteoarthritis (HOA).Patients and methods. A study group consisted of 68 patients with HOA; the diagnosis of which was established in accordance with the 1991 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria. …”
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Intravesical instillation of platelet-rich plasma for treatment of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: A pilot study by Ahmed S. El Hefnawy, Mohamed Attya Ahmed Hasan, Esam El Sawy, Mohamed Abdel-Razik, Nasr El-Tabey

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of intravesical instillation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to treat interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). Materials and methods. Twenty PRP samples were tested in vitro for stability after exposure to urine samples with different pH. …”
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Effect of Body Mechanics Training Program on Low Back Pain and Disability among Patients with Lumbar Disc Prolapse by Rawia A. Ibrahim, Wataneya K. Atya

“…Aim: Evaluate the effect of body mechanics training program on low back pain and disability among patients with lumbar disc prolapse. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design (study and control group) was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. …”
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Effect of Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block on the Gastrointestinal Function in Patients Undergoing Traumatic Lumbar Spine Fracture surgery: A Retrospective Study by Zhao M, Gao M, Zhang X, Zhou Q, Yu P, Liu C, Song X, Shan X, Dong J, Li Z, Wang Q

“…Meizhu Zhao, Mingyang Gao, Xin Zhang, Qi Zhou, Peixia Yu, Chunxiao Liu, Xueyin Song, Xin Shan, Jianglong Dong, Zhihua Li, Qiujun Wang Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Zhihua Li, Email mzlzh2013@163.com Qiujun Wang, Email 37000628@hebmu.cnPurpose: This retrospective study aimed to explore the effect of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) on the gastrointestinal function in patients after traumatic lumbar fracture surgery and the effects of different levels of block approach.Patients and Methods: Clinical data were retrospectively analyzed from electronic medical records of patients who underwent traumatic lumbar spine fracture surgery (September 2022-June 2023). …”
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Percutaneous Injection of Strontium Containing Hydroxyapatite versus Polymethacrylate Plus Short-Segment Pedicle Screw Fixation for Traumatic A2- and A3/AO-Type Fractures in Adults by Panagiotis Korovessis, Eva Mpountogianni, Vasileios Syrimpeis, Andreas Baikousis, Vasileios Tsekouras

“…This study tests three hypotheses: (1) whether strontium hydroxyapatite (Sr-HA) is equivalent to PMMA for restoring thoracolumbar vertebral body fractures, (2) whether the incidence of PMMA leakage is similar to that of Sr-HA leakage, and (3) whether Sr-HAis is resorbed and substituted by new vertebral bone. Materials and Methods. Two age- and sex-matched groups received short percutaneous pedicle screw fixation plus PEEK implant (Kiva, VCF Treatment System, Benvenue Medical, Santa Clara, CA, USA) filled with either Sr-HA (Group A) or PMMA (Group B) after A2- and A3/AO-type thoracolumbar vertebral body fractures. …”
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PGTransNet: a physics-guided transformer network for 3D ocean temperature and salinity predicting in tropical Pacific by Song Wu, Senliang Bao, Wei Dong, Senzhang Wang, Xiaojiang Zhang, Chengcheng Shao, Junxing Zhu, Xiaoyong Li

“…Recently, with the rise of AI, many data-driven methods are proposed. However, most of them take no consideration of natural physical laws that may cause issues of physical inconsistency among different variables. …”
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Arthroscopic additional biceps augmentation and biceps superior capsular reconstruction yield similar clinical and radiological outcomes for patients with medium to large rotator c... by Meng Huan Tsai, Poyu Chen, Alexandre Lädermann, Cheng-Pang Yang, You-Hung Cheng, Chen-Heng Hsu, Joe Chih-Hao Chiu

“…Hypothesis: Both ABA and BSCR yielded comparable clinical and radiological outcomes and retear rates at the 2-year follow-up in patients with medium to large RCTs. Methods: Patients undergoing ABA or BSCR for RCT repairs were included retrospectively between January 2019 and May 2020. …”
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Digital Health Approaches to Measles Surveillance in the Oltenia Region (January 2023 – June 2024) by Ana Maria BOLDEA, Alexandra ROTARU ZAVALEANU, Mircea SERBANESCU

“…This study leverages digital health tools and electronic surveillance systems to analyze measles epidemiology in the Oltenia region, Romania, from January 2023 to June 2024. Methods: This study utilized electronic health records (EHRs), automated case reporting systems, and digital data analytics for measles case identification and trend analysis. …”
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Effect of Phacoemulsification on Anterior Chamber Angle in Eyes with Medically Uncontrolled Filtered Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma by Chengguo Zuo, Bing Long, Xinxing Guo, Liming Chen, Xing Liu

“…To evaluate the effect of phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOLs) implantation in eyes with medically uncontrolled primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) previously treated with trabeculectomy and to quantify the anatomical changes in the anterior chamber angle by ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM). Methods. Forty-four eyes of 37 consecutive patients with medically uncontrolled PACG coexisting cataracts with a surgical history of trabeculectomy were included in this study. …”
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