Combination of fluorescent reagents with 2-(4-aminophenyl) benzothiazole and safranin O was useful for analysis of spore structure, indicating the diversity of Bacillales species s... by Ritsuko Kuwana, Kiyoshi Ito, Hiromu Takamatsu

“…We aimed to perform a more detailed structural analysis of bacterial spores by analyzing the staining pattern of safranin O, together with a combination of other fluorescence probes, including 2-(4-aminophenyl) benzothiazole (APBT).MethodsWe stained spores from six Bacillales species, including Bacillus subtilis, B. licheniformis, Niallia circulans, Brevibacillus brevis, Lysinibacillus sphaericus, and Paenibacillus polymyxa, with safranin O and APBT and observed them using fluorescence microscopy. …”
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Effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training for post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Huawei Gao, Zhihong Li, Wei Chen, Fangfang Shen, Yan Lu

“…While both acupuncture and rehabilitation training have shown promise individually, their combined effect needs systematic evaluation.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted across seven databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Sinomed, CNKI, and Wanfang) for randomized controlled trials comparing combined acupuncture-moxibustion-rehabilitation therapy vs. rehabilitation alone. …”
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Influence of solvent use on apical extrusion during removal of Resilon™ from root canals by Vukoje Karolina, Veljović Tanja, Mirnić Jelena, Maletin Aleksandra, Tadić Ana

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the amount of apically extruded debris during Resilon™ removal using ProTaper (PT), Twisted File (TF), and Hedstrom instruments, with and without solvent. Methods. In total, 72 extracted teeth with single canals were used. …”
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The use of dual mobility endoprostheses in patients with unsatisfactory outcomes of trochanteric fractures fixed with a sliding hip screw system (SHS) by A. N. Tsed, N. E. Mushtin, A. K. Dulaev, A. V. Schmeljev

“…The OBJECTIVE was to evaluate the results of using dual mobility endoprostheses in patients with unsatisfactory outcomes of osteosynthesis of trochanteric fractures using a sliding hip screw system.METHODS AND MATERIALS. A single-center, retrospective, randomized study was conducted in 60 patients with unfavorable consequences of osteosynthesis of the proximal femur with the DHS system. …”
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Comparison of efficacy and safety of the combined laser treatment technology versus conventional laser photocoagulation in diabetic macular edema management by Aleksander Victorovich Doga, Galina Fedorovna Kachalina, Elena Konstantinovna Pedanova, Dmitry Anatolievich Buryakov

“…To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the novel combined laser treatment technology compared with those of the conventional laser photocoagulation in diabetic macular oedema management. Material and methods. Fifty eyes of 44 patients with clinically significant diabetic macular oedema were enrolled. …”
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Clinical performance of nanopore targeted sequencing for diagnosing endophthalmitis by Dalan Jing, Xiaodan Jiang, Xiaotong Ren, Ran Hao, Jie Su, Xuemin Li

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The impact of sleep interventions combined with enhanced nutritional support on sleep quality, nutritional status, pain management, psychological well-being, and quality of life in... by Gang Wang, Shengjie Pan

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the synergistic effects of combined sleep interventions and enhanced nutritional support on postoperative recovery in colon cancer patients, with a focus on sleep quality, nutritional status, pain management, psychological well-being, and quality of life. Methods This randomized controlled trial included 290 postoperative colon cancer patients admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University between May 2021 and May 2023. …”
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Trend-analysis reveals real and placebo rtms effects on addiction craving: a case-control observational study by Elias Paolo Casula, Francesca Chieco, Magdalini Maria Papaioannou, Fabio Frizzarin, Lorenzo Rocchi, Arianna Camporese

“…In the present study, we investigated the short- and the long-term rTMS effects on craving behaviour and psychopathological symptoms in a sample of individuals suffering from gambling and cocaine use disorder.Methods42 individuals (age: 40.7 ± 9.5 years; 40 M) underwent an initial screening testing craving behaviour, by means of visual analogue scales, and psychopathological symptoms, by means of Symptom Checklist-90-R. …”
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Pain level after ACL reconstruction: A comparative study between free quadriceps tendon and hamstring tendons autografts by Cristian Tudor Buescu, Adela Hilda Onutu, Dan Osvald Lucaciu, Adrian Todor

“…Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the pain levels and analgesic consumption after single bundle ACL reconstruction with free quadriceps tendon autograft versus hamstring tendon autograft. Patients and methods: A total of 48 patients scheduled for anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction were randomized into two groups: the free quadriceps tendon autograft group (24 patients) and the hamstring tendons autograft group (24 patients). …”
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Study on the Analgesic Efficacy of Femoral Nerve Block for Post-Hip Arthroscopy Pain by Mengwen Xue, Li Zhang, Ruiping Bai, Rui An, Jiarui Li, Xin Shen

“…Therefore, we designed this study to investigate the analgesic efficacy and optimal drug concentrations of FNB after hip arthroscopy. Methods A total of 148 patients undergoing hip arthroscopy were included and randomly divided into three groups: 0.3% ropivacaine FNB group, 0.4% ropivacaine FNB group, and 0.4% ropivacaine intra-articular injection (IAI) group (positive control). …”
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The Effect of Four Hours of Continuous Personal Computer (PC) Gaming on the Development of Dry Eye Symptoms in College Students by Liu D, Cook III BL, Farris EP

“…Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University, North Haven, CT, USA; 2Department of Immunology, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USA; 3Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, UConn Health, Farmington, CT, USACorrespondence: Edmund P Farris, UConn Health, 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT, USA, Tel +1 860 679 3389, Email efarris@uchc.eduPurpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate if a short period of playing video games on a personal computer (PC) causes changes in measurements of dry eye disease (DED).Patients and Methods: We recruited 41 Quinnipiac University students (ages 18– 23 years, mean age 19.66± 1.09 years; 9 females, 32 males), with eligibility criteria being 18+ years old, identifying as “gamers” without previous history of eye surgery, steroid use, autoimmune disorders, or history of or previous treatment for dry eye. …”
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Free water as a potential mediator linking basal ganglia peri-vascular spaces to white matter hyperintensities in cerebral small vessel disease by Weishun Feng, Xinjun Lei, Xinbin Wang, Shida Xu, Zhihua Xu

“…PVS burden was visually rated in the basal ganglia (BG PVS) and centrum semiovale (CS PVS). …”
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COMPARATIVE EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY OF AVOCADO / SOYBEAN UNSAPONIFIABLES AND THEIR COMBINATION WITH INTRA-ARTICULAR HYALURONIC ACID IN PATIENTS WITH KNEE AND HIP OSTEOARTHROSIS by Ye. I. Shmidt, I. V. Belozerova

“…Objective: to evaluate the comparative efficacy and tolerability of avocado / soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) and their combination with intra-articular hyaluronic acid in patients with knee and hip osteoarthrosis (OA).Subjects and methods. A randomized observational non-interventional non-placebo controlled trial was conducted. …”
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Challenges and Complication Management in Novel Artificial Iris Implantation by Christian S. Mayer, Andrea E. Laubichler, Ramin Khoramnia, Tamer Tandogan, Philipp Prahs, Daniel Zapp, Lukas Reznicek

“…Retrospective cohort study. Methods. Fifty-one consecutive patients underwent pupillary reconstruction using an artificial iris implant made from silicone between 2011 and 2015. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Thrombin-Loaded Gelatin Hemostatic Sheets for Spinal Surgery Applications by Atsuyuki Kawabata, Satoru Egawa, Makoto Ogino, Toshitaka Yoshii

“…Introduction: During spinal surgery, management of intraoperative bleeding and effective hemostasis are required to clearly visualize the surgical field and to safely perform procedures and positive postoperative outcomes. …”
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Retrospective analysis of the clinical effect of spinal cord stimulation in the treatment of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy by Dongqiang Cui, Ming Yang, Yang Qiao, Zhenxing Gong, Zeqing Hu, Zhuang Ma, Yang Wu, Guitong Huo

“…IntroductionThe aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN).Materials and methodsNinety-two patients underwent permanent SCS implantation and completed a 6-month post-operative follow-up. …”
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Comparative efficacy of different doses of platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Majid Khalilizad, Seyedeh Tahereh Emadian, Mobin Marzban Abbas Abadi

“…This systematic review and network meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy of various PRP doses in treating knee osteoarthritis. Methods We searched published data in Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and ClinicalTrials.gov, with no language restrictions from the inception to 30 September 2024. …”
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Fibromyalgia in rheumatoid arthritis: features of pain syndrome, impact on disease activity and quality of life of patients by N. A. Melikova, E. G. Filatova, A. M. Lila

“…The presence of comorbid FM significantly affects the course of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Objective: to assess the effect of FM on RA activity indicators, features of pain syndrome, and quality of life (QoL) of patients.Patients and methods. The study included patients with a confirmed diagnosis of RA. …”
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Current geological processes affecting the environment of the Caspian region by E. M. Aliyev, S. A. Guryanov, A. S. Belyaeva

“…To investigate and assess the current geological processes affecting the environment of the Caspian region.   Materials and methods. The computer processing and visual interpretation of radar information, as well as the data of marine geological-geophysical and seismic studies, revealed correlation of oil slicks and gas emissions with the sources of fluid generation and discharge within the sedimentary cover of the Caspian region. …”
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The Efficacy and Safety of Trabeculectomy after Failed Primary Glaucoma Drainage Devices by Daniel Wang, Zhuangjun Si, Sanjay G. Asrani, Joanne C. Wen, Divakar Gupta

“…We examined the clinical outcomes of patients who underwent a trabeculectomy after failed primary GDD. Methods This is a cross-sectional study of all patients who had a glaucoma drainage implant that failed or was inadequate in lowering IOP and underwent a trabeculectomy in the same eye from January 2016 to December 2022. …”
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