Pilot peer health education for noncommunicable disease prevention in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Palau by Lemlem W Gebremariam, Yoshihisa Hirakawa, Shahrin E Rayna, Fahmida A Khan, Chifa Chiang, Yupeng He, Everlynn J Temengil, Sherilynn Madraisau, Md Khalequzzaman, Sohel R Choudhury, Hiroshi Yatsuya, Atsuko Aoyama

“…This article aims to describe the experience of developing peer health education modules and evaluating the trials. # Methods We conducted pilot peer health education in three different settings: women in an urban slum community in Bangladesh; workers in a regional city in Ethiopia; and young adults in Palau. …”
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Beyond pelvic pathology: retinal microvascular rarefaction as a systemic marker in endometriosis by Betül Keyif, Taha Sezer, Kübra Çolak, Zülfiye Balkan Gündogdu, Bayram Meydan

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to quantitatively assess retinal microvascular alterations in women with pelvic endometriosis using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), and to explore whether these subclinical findings may reflect early signs of systemic microvascular alterations in this population. Methods In this retrospective cross-sectional study, 100 eyes were analyzed—50 from women with laparoscopically or ultrasonographically confirmed pelvic endometriosis and 50 from age-matched healthy female controls. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of nerve block strategies for preventing postherpetic neuralgia in thoracic herpes zoster: a network meta-analysis by Wensheng Lu, Shengze He, Qi Liu, Yaozu Gu, Jie Bai

“…However, there is still no consensus on the efficacy and safety of different nerve block techniques for the prevention of chest-related PHN, warranting further systematic evaluation and comparison.MethodsA network meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.4 and Stata 18.0, analyzing data from nine studies retrieved from four English-language databases: MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL).ResultThis study included a total of 9 randomized controlled trials, involving 741 patients with chest herpes zoster and 8 different interventions. …”
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Increased IgE Deposition in Appendicular Tissue Specimens Is Compatible with a Type I Hypersensitivity Reaction in Acute Appendicitis by Nuno Carvalho, André Barros, Hélder Coelho, Ana Cóias, Pedro Botelho, Brigitta Cismasiu, Luís Moita, Paulo Costa

“…Here, we investigated IgE deposition in histological sections of AA samples to test the hypothesis that an allergic reaction may substantially contribute to the pathophysiology of AA. Materials and Methods. In a retrospective study, we assessed the presence of IgE in appendicular specimens of histologically confirmed appendicitis and in the control group, comprised of negative appendicitis and incidental appendectomies, using a monoclonal antibody against human IgE. …”
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Effect of high-intensity anaerobic exercise on electrocortical activity in athletes and non-athletes. by Élida Costa, Mariana Gongora, Juliana Bittencourt, Victor Marinho, Mauricio Cagy, Silmar Teixeira, Eduardo Nicoliche, Isabelle Fernandes, Danilo Fagundes, Caroline Machado, Juliana Dias, Renan Vicente, Pedro Ribeiro, Daya S Gupta, Bruna Velasques, Henning Budde

“…Additionally, we aimed to analyze the acute effect of physical exercise after the high-intensity anaerobic effort, evaluating how a short-duration Wingate test influences cortical activity and attentional processing immediately following exertion.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>The sample consisted of 29 subjects, divided into an experimental group (n = 13 modern pentathlon athletes) and a control group (n = 16 non-athletes). …”
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Using modern clustering techniques for parametric fault diagnostics of turbofan engines by I. J. Buraimah

“…These modern techniques should be able to give clear and objective assessment of the object under investigation. Cluster analysis methods based on Neural Networks such as c-means, k-means, self-organizing maps and DBSCAN algorithm have been used to build clusters. …”
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Capabilities of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of early rheumatoid arthritis and hand osteoarthritis by I. A. Krivotulova, T. V. Chernysheva, K. V. Korochina

“…Objective: to compare results of ultrasound examination (US) of the wrist joints (WJ) and small joints of hands with the clinical signs in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (eRA) and hand osteoarthriti (OAH).Patients and methods. The study included 42 patients with eRA (group 1) and 38 patients with OAH (group 2). …”
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On the differential diagnostic prospects of determining the profile of the lateral organization of the personality during assessment of the systematic alcohol abuse by K. A. Bamburov, Z. V. Lukovtseva

“…The authors propose an original view on the definition of the target of «alcohol screening», the principles and methods of assessing psychological markers of the systematic substance abuse. …”
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FlexO2: A patient-controlled oxygen flow selector improving autonomy and daily function in long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) by Michael Runold, Ingegerd Karlsson, Magda Borén

“…This proof-of-concept study evaluated its impact on patient autonomy, physical activity, and quality of life. Methods In a consecutive, non-randomized pre-post intervention proof-of-concept study at Karolinska University Hospital, 26 patients on LTOT (median age 77; 69% COPD) used FlexO2 for three months. …”
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Optimal frequency of platelet-rich plasma injections for managing osteoarthritis: A longitudinal study by Masahiko Kemmochi

“…We aimed to determine the optimal administration frequency and number of PRP injections for management of osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms, to examine long-term effects and structural improvements with PRP, and to determine correlations between clinical outcomes and imaging findings. Methods: This longitudinal study included 167 patients with knee OA, categorized using the Kellgren–Lawrence (KL) grading system. …”
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Health Related Quality of Life norm data of the Italian general population: results using the EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-5L instruments by Luciana Scalone, Paolo Angelo Cortesi, Roberta Ciampichini, Giancarlo Cesana, Lorenzo Giovanni Mantovani

“…We assessed HRQoL norm data using the generic instrument EQ-5D in its standard version (EQ-5D-3L) and with the recently introduced version (EQ-5D-5L).</p><p>Methods: A survey was conducted on 6,800 individuals representative of the Lombardy general adult population for age, gender and geographical distribution. …”
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Therapeutic effects of crocin in alleviating diabetic neuropathy: a preliminary randomized triple-blind placebo-controlled trial by Adeleh Sahebnasagh, Mohammad Ali Feizi, Saeed Hossein Khalilzadeh, Elahe Taghvaei, Fatemeh Saghafi

“…This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Crocin in alleviating neuropathic symptoms in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods In this triple-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, patients with type 2 diabetes and confirmed peripheral neuropathy were randomly assigned to receive either 15 mg/day of Crocin or a matching placebo for 12 weeks. …”
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Co-differentiation and enrichment of corneal endothelial cells and keratocytes from human pluripotent stem cells by Abhinav Reddy Kethiri, Pyry Grönroos, Ajai Suwaraj Chinnaiah Nagaraj, Heli Skottman

“…Damage to these cell types can lead to visual impairment. Although corneal transplantation is effective, donor shortages limit its availability. …”
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Intravitreal Injections for Macular Edema in Silicone Oil Filled Eyes by Safadi K, Eshel Y, Levy J, Tiosano L, Jaouni T, Khateb S

“…Consequently, we aim to present our case series study on intra-SiO injections for postoperative macular edema.Methods: A retrospective, single-center, case series study of eight eyes that developed macular edema postoperatively following complicated retinal detachment repair surgery with SiO tamponade, were treated with different forms of intravitreal injections such as steroids or anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). …”
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A comparative study on the cleaning efficacy of a pulsed vacuum cleaning and disinfection device on rigid endoscopic instruments in a hospital setting by Licong Bo, Xue Wang, Jian Li, Yue Hu

“…ObjectiveGiven the increasing demand for rapid and reliable instrument reprocessing to support surgical schedules and minimize infection risks, this study aims to explore the cleaning efficacy of a pulsed vacuum cleaning and disinfection device on rigid endoscopic instruments in a comparative hospital setting.MethodsA total of 800 rigid endoscopic instruments scheduled for post-operative cleaning in our hospital’s sterilization supply room between July and December 2024 were included in the study. …”
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Functional Outcome of Lumbar Discectomy by Fenestration Technique in Lumbar Intervertebral Disk Prolapse by Bharath Vadivelkumar, Prem K Kothimbakkam, Guhan Rayappan Kumaresan, Ashwanth N Balashanmugam, Thirumal Ranganathan, Vijayashankar Murugesan

“…Aim: The purpose of this study was to ascertain the postoperative results of discectomy and fenestration in individuals suffering from lumbar intervertebral disk prolapse. Materials and methods: This prospective study was carried out on patients admitted to the tertiary care hospital who had lumbar intervertebral disk prolapse. …”
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Uwarunkowania wydolności funkcjonalnej chorych z dyskopatią lędźwiowo-krzyżową poddanych leczeniu zachowawczemu by Katarzyna Krystyna Snarska, Jolanta Małyszko, Monika Charyton, Hanna Bachórzewska-Gajewska, Wiesław Drozdowski

“…Assessment of functional capacity in the case of patients with lumbar discectomy-cross treated conservatively and the evaluation of the lumbosacral disc disease impact on the quality of life. Material and Methods. The study included 181 patients, two days before discharge from hospital, hospitalized in the Department of Neurological Clinic, at the Medical University of Bialystok in the period from June to December 2013 due to lumbosacral disc disease. …”
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Rapid and accurate detection of peanut pod appearance quality based on lightweight and improved YOLOv5_SSE model by Zhixia Liu, Xilin Zhong, Chunyu Wang, Guozhen Wu, Fengyu He, Jing Wang, Dexu Yang

“…Consequently, the development of a rapid, accurate, and automated inspection system holds significant importance for enhancing production efficiency and quality control in the peanut industry.MethodsThis study introduces the optimization and iteration of the YOLOv5s model, aiming to swiftly and precisely identify high-quality peanuts, peanuts with mechanical damage, moldy peanuts, and germinated peanuts. …”
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HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION AND MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY: A SUBANALYSIS OF THE MAGYN STUDY by D. V. Blinov, T. I. Ushakova, N. A. Makatsariya, N. M. Khamani, V. O. Bitsadze, Ch. Dadak

“…To create a profile of HC-using women who enrolled in the MAGYN study.Materials and Methods. The study included the disease registry (MgD in women with hormone-dependent diseases) and the data on safety and effectiveness of magnesium supplementation with a combination of magnesium citrate and pyridoxine. …”
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Visuospatial function impairment in patients with subacute-chronic isolated frontal lobe ischemic stroke: A cross-sectional study using MoCA-Ina in a private hospital by Mary Christina Elsa, Yusak Mangara Tua Siahaan, Melania Lumenta

“…Visuospatial function, a domain of cognitive function related to visual imaging, is commonly affected by parietal lobe lesions. …”
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