Assessment of the Capsular Tension Ring Implantation Effect on the IOL Position in the Long Term Period after Uncomplicated Phacoemulsification by A. N. Kulikov, E. V. Danilenko, A. A. Dzilikhov

“…Purpose: To assess the capsular tension ring implantation effect on the IOL position according to different devices in the long term period after uncomplicated phacoemulsification.Patients and methods. The study enrolled 234 patients (273 eyes) with cataract without zonular weakness. …”
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Strategies for enhancing home-based cardiac rehabilitation self-management for patients with coronary heart disease: a qualitative study by Zhen Yang, Xutong Zheng, Yu Gao, Chunqi Zhang, Aiping Wang

“…This study aimed to explore the experiences and strategies of clinical nurses in enhancing home-based cardiac rehabilitation self-management for patients with coronary heart disease. Methods A descriptive qualitative study was conducted across two large cardiac rehabilitation centers. …”
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Gamified Adaptive Approach Bias Modification in Individuals With Methamphetamine Use History From Communities in Sichuan: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Danlin Shen, Jianping Jiao, Liqun Zhang, Yanru Liu, Xiang Liu, Yuanhui Li, Tianjiao Zhang, Dai Li, Wei Hao

“…ObjectivesThis study aims to gather preliminary data and assess the preliminary efficacy of an adaptive approach bias modification (A-ApBM) paradigm in reducing cue-induced craving in individuals with methamphetamine use history. MethodsA randomized controlled trial with 3 arms was conducted. …”
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Silver diamine fluoride: A SMART solution for special care paediatric dentistry by A. Saseendran, P. Urs, N. K. Syeda, F. N. Kandakkeel, A. Selvan, T. Noor, A. K. Tabnjh, S. Selvaraj

“…To compare and evaluate the clinical and antimicrobial efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and Silver Modified Atraumatic Restorative technique (SMART) in carious primary teeth in children with special needs. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Sixty-six children aged 3–9 years with carious primary molars were randomly divided into two groups. …”
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The effect of manual techniques on maximum muscle activity electromyography, functional disability, and pain in women with non-specific chronic low back pain by hadi miri, mina haghighi, arezoo mohammadi

“…In the pre-test, the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) was used to assess functional disability, and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was used to assess pain levels. …”
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Preoperative risk factors for nonsatisfaction after lumbar interbody fusion by Cyrus Zamany, Søren Ohrt-Nissen, Peter Muhareb Udby

“…Research question: To find valuable preoperative clinical risk factors and variables associated with a non-satisfactory patient-reported outcome following surgery. Materials and methods: The Danish surgical spine database (DaneSpine) was used to collect eight years of pre- and postoperative data on patients undergoing single-level fusions with either posterior- (PLIF) or transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions (TLIF). …”
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Results of an open, observational, non-interventional study of the efficacy and safety of etoricoxib (Dolocox) in osteoarthritis of various localizations (knee joint, hip joint) Et... by S. P. Yakupova, E. V. Zonova, E. Yu. Akulinushkina, A. S. Kabargina, E. D. Shalagina

“…In terms of sufficient duration for pain relief and minimization of the risk of adverse events (AE), it seems relevant to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a short course of OA therapy with the drug etoricoxib (Dolocox®).The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy (effect on the activity of the inflammatory process, intensity of pain) and safety of etoricoxib (Dolocox®) in a short course of therapy (at least 10 days) in the treatment of osteoarthritis.Material and methods. 60 patients were included, of which 55% (33) had comorbidities. …”
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A Colorimetric/Ratiometric Fluorescent Probe Based on Aggregation-Induced Emission Effect for Detecting Hypochlorous Acid in Real Samples and Bioimaging Applications by Junliang Chen, Pingping Xiong, Huawei Niu, Weiwei Cao, Wenfen Zhang, Shusheng Zhang

“…Despite its importance, traditional methods for HClO detection often involve complex sample preparation, sophisticated instrumentation, and skilled operators. …”
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Comparison of Short-Term efficacy between medial and lateral dual incision approach and medial dual incision approach for endoscopic spur resection combined with plantar fascia rel... by Xuehai Dong, Feng Wan, Jingjing Zhang, Can Zhuo, Naxin Zhou

“…Abstract Background This study employed a retrospective analysis to compare the short-term efficacy of the medial and lateral dual incision approach versus the medial dual incision approach for endoscopic spur resection combined with plantar fascia release in the treatment of heel pain syndrome, aiming to provide orthopedic surgeons with a reference for surgical treatment of heel pain syndrome. Methods From December 2022 to December 2023, a total of 44 patients were included in the study, with 22 cases in the medial and lateral dual incision group and 22 cases in the medial dual incision group. …”
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Efficacy of vibrotactile device DentalVibe in reducing injection pain and anxiety during local anaesthesia in paediatric dental patients: a study protocol for a randomised controll... by Elitsa Veneva, Radka Cholakova, Ralitsa Raycheva, Ani Belcheva

“…The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of the DentalVibe (DV) device in reducing pain and anxiety associated with LA in paediatric patients.Methods and analysis The proposed study is a randomised controlled clinical trial with split-mouth design. …”
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Structural and functional assessment of ganglion cell complex in patients on long-term hydroxychloroquine by Shreyas Temkar, Aniket Tatyasaheb Mairal, Arun Sahi, Amit Kumar Deb, Chengappa G Kavadichanda, Subashini Kaliaperumal, Veeradasari Jawahar Satya Babu, Aarthy Gunasekaran

“…This study evaluated if these structural changes of GCC translate to functional deficits and if they represent true retinal toxicity. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Fifteen patients aged ≥18 years who had been on HCQ treatment for >5 years were recruited as cases, and 15 age- and gender-matched healthy individuals were recruited as controls. …”
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PSMA PET/CT Identifies Intrapatient Variation in Salivary Gland Toxicity From Iodine-131 Therapy by Vineet Mohan MSc, Wouter V. Vogel MD, PhD, Gerlof D. Valk MD, PhD, Jan P. de Boer MD, PhD, Marnix G. E. H. Lam MD, PhD, Bart de Keizer MD, PhD

“…We aimed to assess gland-specific salivary gland toxicity after 131 I-therapy using PSMA PET/CT. Methods: Five patients with differentiated thyroid cancer underwent [ 68 Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT to evaluate their eligibility for peptide radioligand therapy with [ 177 Lu]Lu-PSMA-617. …”
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Haloperidol versus second-generation antipsychotics on the cognitive performance of individuals with schizophrenia and related disorders: pairwise meta-analysis of randomized contr... by Daniel Prates Baldez, Tais Boeira Biazus, Francisco Diego Rabelo-da-Ponte, Guilherme Pedro Nogaro, Dayane Santos Martins, João Pedro Soledade Signori, Vanessa Gnielka, Ives Cavalcante Passos, Letícia Sanguinetti Czepielewski, Maurício Kunz

“…Thus, we aimed to compare the effects of haloperidol versus SGAs on the cognitive performance of individuals with schizophrenia or related disorders. Methods We conducted an updated systematic review and nine pairwise meta-analyses of double-blinded randomized controlled trials published up to October 30th, 2022, using MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Embase. …”
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Quantitative Changes in Vascular and Neural Fibers Induced by Subretinal Fluid Excluding the Peripapillary Region in Patients with Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy by Esra Kızıldağ Özbay, Şenol Sabancı, Mehmet Fatih Küçük, Muhammet Kazım Erol

“…<b>Background:</b> This study aims to evaluate the quantitative changes in retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness and radial peripapillary capillary (RPC) vessel density in patients with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR), specifically excluding the peripapillary region. <b>Methods:</b> A prospective case–control study was conducted at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, involving 65 patients with chronic CSCR. …”
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Comparison of Vicious Effect of Oral Pantoprazole and Famotidine on New Bone Formation in Patients With Lumbar Spine Fusion Surgery: A Randomized Control Trial by Kaveh Haddadi, Navid Tahmasbi, Abdolrasool Alaee, Abbas Alipour, Saeed Ehteshami

“…Background and Aim: Due to the increasing use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and their side effects for bone repair and the high percentage of therapy failure in lumbar fusion surgery, especially in various animal studies, the goal of this study was to appraise the consequence of pantoprazole and famotidine on new bone formation in patients experiencing spinal fusion surgery. Methods and Materials/Patients: In this double-blind clinical trial, eighty patients participated based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, of whom 40 cases received pantoprazole (group P) and 40 received famotidine (group F) for eight weeks. …”
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Relationship between klotho, neurotrophic factors (BDNF, NGF, GDNF) and cognitive functions in patients with bipolar disorder by Zeynep Çelebi, Esra Yazıcı, Derya Güzel Erdoğan, Onur Davutoglu, Ahmet Bulent Yazıcı

“…This study investigated the relationships among cognitive function, klotho, and neurotrophic factors in patients with bipolar disorder in the remission period. Methods Male, bipolar disorder (BD) patients (patient group, n = 48) in the remission period and healthy volunteers (control group, n = 48) were included in the study. …”
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Joint use of developed collagen-containing complexes and cell cultures in creating new tissue equivalents by K. V. Kulakova, D. Ya. Aleynik, I. N. Charykova

“…In the frame of the set task the following problems were being solved: research of the spatial structure and architectonics of the surface of the developed base collagen-containing materials and their biocompatibility with cell cultures.Materials and methods. The study of a material which is a two-layer complex film, consisting of collagen and polysaccharide components was carried out. …”
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Impact of sensory organization tasks on prefrontal cortex activity in older women: a comparative fNIRS study of osteoarthritis and healthy aging by Alka Bishnoi, Yang Hu, Manuel E. Hernandez, Manuel E. Hernandez

“…Maintaining posture relies on visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive inputs, but these systems can be compromised due to aging or disease, heightening fall risk. …”
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Brain-Inspired Multisensory Learning: A Systematic Review of Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Outcomes in Adult Multicultural and Second Language Acquisition by Evgenia Gkintoni, Stephanos P. Vassilopoulos, Georgios Nikolaou

“…Objective: This systematic review synthesizes findings from 80 studies examining neuroplasticity and cognitive outcomes in adults undergoing multicultural and second-language acquisition, focusing on underlying neural mechanisms and educational effectiveness. Methods: The analysis included randomized controlled trials and longitudinal studies employing diverse neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, MEG, DTI) to assess structural and functional brain network changes. …”
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Sulodexide efficacy in the treatment of patients with chronic lower limb vein diseases of C1-C3 clinical classes according to CEAP by S. E. Katorkin, M. A. Melnikov, P. F. Kravtsov

“…To evaluate  the clinical efficacy of sulodexide in the daily dosage of 500 LSU in patients with chronic lower limb vein diseases  of clinical classes C1-C3 according to CEAP.Patients and methods.  This study included 35 patients with chronic C1-C3 CEAP lower limb vein disease  who took 500 LSU of Sulodexide for 90 days. …”
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