Ocular surface changes and corneal epithelial remodeling after cataract surgery in patients with type 2 diabetes: a case-control study by Emilia Koestel, Léa Dormegny, Arnaud Sauer, David Gaucher, Tristan Bourcier

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate changes in the ocular surface and the corneal epithelium after cataract surgery in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods Patients scheduled for cataract surgery were included consecutively in two groups: diabetes and control. …”
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Intraocular Pressure Control in Vitreoretinal Surgical Systems by Charles M, Zhu Y, Garufis C, McDonell B, Wuyyuru VD

“…Martin Charles,1 Ying Zhu,2 Carrie Garufis,2 Brian McDonell,2 Varalakshmi D Wuyyuru2 1Charles Centro Oftalmológico, Buenos Aires, Argentina; 2Alcon Research LLC, Lake Forest, CA, USACorrespondence: Martin Charles, Charles Centro Oftalmológico, Riobamba 841, C1116, CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Email doccharles@gmail.comPurpose: A comparison was made between the Constellation® Vision System with intraocular pressure (IOP) control and the Enhancing Visual Acuity (EVA) system with automatic infusion compensation (AIC) during a simulated vitrectomy in a closed eye model.Patients and Methods: An acrylic eye model was connected to a vitrectomy probe, an infusion cannula, and a pressure transducer. …”
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Prediction and Stage Classification of Pressure Ulcers in Intensive Care Patients by Machine Learning by Mürsel Kahveci, Levent Uğur

“…The aim of this study was to classify pressure ulcer stages (Stages I–IV) with high accuracy using machine learning algorithms using demographic, clinical and laboratory data of ICU patients and to evaluate the model performance at a level that can be integrated into clinical decision support systems. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 200 patients hospitalized in the ICU were included in the study. …”
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Acupressure intervention for children: A scoping review by Sri Ramdaniati, Mei Neni Sitaresmi, Fitri Haryanti, Arief Tarmansyah Iman

“…The inclusion criteria were original peer-reviewed articles in English or Indonesian that used acupressure as an intervention for children in any setting from 1991 until March 2022 and were updated until March 2024. Review Methods: This review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual Methodologies. …”
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In Vivo Comparison of 23- and 25-Gauge Sutureless Vitrectomy Incision Architecture Using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography by Anderson Teixeira, Flavio A. Rezende, Camila Salaroli, Nonato Souza, Benedito Antonio Sousa, Norma Allemann

“…To investigate the in vivo incision architecture using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) in 23-gauge and 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless pars plana vitrectomy (TSPPV). Methods. A prospective observational study of 22 eyes of 22 patients that underwent three-port 25-gauge (10 eyes) or 23-gauge (12 eyes) TSPPV was performed. …”
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Comparative efficacy and safety of three surgical procedures for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a Bayesian-based network analysis by Shichao Liu, Jingyu Zhou

“…A network meta-analysis (NMA) of RCTs was used to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of OMD, TMD and TED for LDH in this research. Methods We systematically searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Embase databases from their inceptions through March 2023 for eligible literature. …”
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Veterans Traumatic Brain Injuries and Neurosurgical Challenges: A Narrative Review by Ali Mortezaei, Negin Safari, Hediye Gholamshahi, Kimia Kazemzadeh, Abbas Tafakhori

“…Over 414,000 service members have been diagnosed with TBI since 2000, highlighting the need to understand the implications of these injuries and the neurosurgical challenges in their treatment. Methods This narrative review examines the literature on TBIs in veterans, focusing on the characteristics, health impacts, and neurosurgical challenges associated with these injuries. …”
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Role of 18F FDG PET-CT in characterizing low backache: is it worth doing it? by R. K. Kanojia, O. Singh, V. Kumar, R. Kumar, S. Maheshwari

“…Understanding the underlying nociceptive receptors and molecular changes in LBP anatomy is crucial for effective treatment strategies. Methods This observational study enrolled 44 participants with acute or chronic LBP. …”
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EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CONTROLLED RELEASE METOPROLOL TARTRATE IN PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION: ERA STUDY RESULTS by O. L. Barbarash, M. V. Zykov

“…To evaluate efficacy, safety and influence on quality of life of controlled release metoprolol tartrate (CRMT) in patients with arterial hypertension of 1-3 degree.Material and methods. 603 patients (256 men and 347 women; 60,1 y.o., in average) with hypertension of 1-3 degree were examined. 67 hypertensive patients had diabetes mellitus (DM). …”
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An overview of the elemental and functional content of the health indicators system as an economic category by Vitaliia Koibichuk, Agnieszka Jakubowska, Serhii Drozd, Anastasiia Sydorenko

“…The methodological base of this study was the methods of systematization, comparison, structural analysis, logical generalization, and bibliometric analysis. …”
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Light Quality Influence on Growth Performance and Physiological Activity of <i>Coleus</i> Cultivars by Byoung Gyoo Park, Jae Hwan Lee, Eun Ji Shin, Eun A Kim, Sang Yong Nam

“…This presents a distinct advantage over conventional production methods, offering a more sustainable and economically viable approach for increased plant reproduction and growth development. …”
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Effect of Using Mobile Bearing on the Incidence of Anterior Knee Pain in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Without Patellar Resurfacing by Hakam Alasaad, MD, PhD, Doried Diri, MD, Wael Halloum, MD, Hussain Muhammed, MD, Jaber Ibrahim, MD, PhD

“…Mobile bearing (MB) is an alternative to fixed bearing (FB), supposing it has theoretical advantages in increasing the range of motion, reducing wear, and reducing anterior knee pain incidence when the patella is not resurfaced. Materials & Methods:. This research is a double-blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial, conducted between July 2021 and March 2024. …”
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Postural habits and postural awareness in spinal pain, spinal function, and quality of life in resident physicians by Elzem Bolkan Günaydın

“…Aims: Evaluation of postural habits and awareness scale (PHAS), Spinal Functional Index (SFI), and Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) scores, and spinal pain presence (location, intensity, and duration) in resident physicians. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on resident physicians. …”
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Prevalence of cataract and its associated factors among adult diabetic patients attending at diabetic care clinics in Northwest Ethiopia, 2023 by Abebech Fikade Shumye, Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Matiyas Mamo Bekele

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of cataract and associated factors among adult diabetic patients in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted in Northwest Ethiopia from May 8 to June 8, 2023. …”
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A long way to go - Estimates of combined water, sanitation and hygiene coverage for 25 sub-Saharan African countries. by Rachel Roche, Robert Bain, Oliver Cumming

“…Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has among the lowest rates of WASH coverage globally.<h4>Methods</h4>The most recent available Demographic Household Survey (DHS) or Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) data for 25 countries in SSA were analysed to estimate national and regional coverage for combined water and sanitation (a combined MDG indicator for 'improved' access) and combined water with collection time within 30 minutes plus sanitation and hygiene (a combined SDG indicator for 'basic' access). …”
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Analysis of the quality of education activities conducted using telemedicine technologies by O. M. Drapkina, I. Yu. Volkova, R. N. Shepel, L. M. Zhamalov, S. Yu. Astanina, T. V. Vakhovskaya

“…To evaluate the quality of education activities conducted using telemedicine technologies and identify most significant factors affecting satisfaction from its participation.Material and methods. An analysis was made of 2039 questionnaires filled out by observers after educational events. …”
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Methodology in cardiologists’ postgraduate education by M. B. Arzhanik, S. I. Karas, E. V. Grakova, O. A. Vasiltseva, T. B. Korneeva, E. E. Kara-Sal

“…A virtual patient is considered as an informational model of the diagnostic and treatment processes.Material and methods. To create a database of virtual patients, a description of completed clinical cases in specially designed patterns was used. …”
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3D‐printed custom ankle braces for people with Charcot‐Marie‐Tooth disease: A pilot study by Adam Philps, Mike Frecklington, Sarah Stewart

“…This study aimed to determine (1) whether 3D‐printed custom ankle braces improve function and balance in people with CMT and (2) whether this is an acceptable device for use in this population. Methods A within‐subject comparison pragmatic/pilot study was undertaken. …”
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Resveratrol Supplementation in Wet AMD: Association With Fewer Intravitreal Injections and Reduced Macular Fibrosis by Datseris I, Rouvas A, Tzanidaki ME, Kardara M, Geros V, Gouliopoulos N

“…For 2 years, the patients were monthly assessed with best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) measurement, fundus autofluorescence, optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans and OCT-angiography. …”
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Laughter therapy as an effective means of preserving the mental health of pre-school children by Horodyska Violeta

“…Pedagogical advice on the use of laughter therapy in work among pupils of a preschool education institution is offered: the so-called “moments of laughter”, methods of psychological “unloading” with the help of interesting adventures, funny stories, life situations; realization of the pedagogical potential of oral folk creativity (literary humorous sketches, reading and studying tongue twisters, counters, jokes); introduction of lively games that cause turbulent positive emotions in children; use of eccentric (fast) dances; showing various comic poses, grimaces, etc. …”
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