The impact of scleral contact lenses correction of keratoconus on wave-front and accommodation parameters by E. P. Tarutta, A. T. Khandzhyan, N. A. Tarasova, S. G. Harutyunyan, O. V. Guryanova, A. V. Ivanova

“…Purpose: to evaluate the wave-front and accommodation changes in various stages of keratoconus corrected by scleral contact lenses.Material and methods. 20 patients (39 eyes) aged 18–37 with keratoconus of various stages (8 eyes with stage I, 3 eyes with stage II, 12 eyes stage II/III and 16 eyes with stage III wore OneFit or OneFitMed scleral lenses, made of hard gas-permeable material Contamac (Great Britain) with Dk 100 and mean thickness of 200–220 μm. …”
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Comparative study of transepithelial versus alcohol-assisted photorefractive keratectomy by Marwa M Gaber, Mohamed Y.S. Saif, Hany S.E. Elsaftawy, Ahmad T. Gouda

“…Patients and methods This is a prospective randomized controlled trial that included 60 myopic patients (120 eyes). …”
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Perspectives on eye care access and telemedicine-based glaucoma screening among Latine individuals with limited English proficiency by Norma E. Del Risco, Mildred Silva Zuccaro, Jade J. Livingston, Michele Heisler, Harry Levine, Maria A. Woodward, Amanda K. Bicket, Angela R. Elam, Denise A. John, Paula Anne Newman-Casey

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The synergistic effect of Thymus vulgaris essential oil and carvacrol with imipenem against carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: in vitro, molecular docking, and molecular... by Saoussen Jilani, Mohamed Ferjeni, Kholoud Al-Shammery, Haya Rashid Mohammed AlTamimi, Malek Besbes, Salwa Ahmed Lotfi, Amr Farouk, Walid Ben Selma, Walid Ben Selma

“…BackgroundCarbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) is one of the most predominant causative agents of nosocomial infections, especially in the intensive care unit patients.ObjectiveThe current study investigates the antibacterial activities of Tunisian Thymus vulgaris essential oil (Thyme-EO) alone and in combination with imipenem against CRAB.MethodsThyme-EO antimicrobial activities were evaluated by disc diffusion and microdilution assays. …”
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Optimal Treatment of Magnetic Seizure Therapy (MST) in Patients with Clozapine-Resistant Schizophrenia (CRS) by Xiang Q, Xu P, Zhai Z, Jia Y, Li C, Liu D

“…Qiong Xiang,1,2,* Peiwei Xu,3,* Zhaolin Zhai,1,2,4 Yuping Jia,1,2 Chunbo Li,1,2,5 Dengtang Liu1,2,4– 6 1Division of Psychotic Disorders, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, People’s Republic of China; 2Clinical Center for Psychotic Disorders, National Center for Mental Disorders, Shanghai, 200030, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Psychiatry, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310003, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Psychiatry, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China; 5Shanghai Key Laboratory of Psychotic Disorders, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, People’s Republic of China; 6Institute of Mental Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200030, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Dengtang Liu, Email liudengtang@smhc.org.cnObjective: The study aims to compare the clinical efficacy and cognitive side effect of magnetic seizure therapy (MST) and modified electroconvulsive therapy (MECT) on clozapine resistant schizophrenia (CRS).Methods: Sixteen patients with CRS were enrolled in this randomized, parallel-group, controlled clinical trial. …”
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ENSURING STATE SOVEREIGNTY AS A GUARANTEE OF THE COUNTRY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT by Iryna Drobush, Liudmila Kornuta, Mykola Ukrainets

“…The work also employed methods of systematic, logical, institutional and retrospective analysis, as well as forecasting. …”
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Effect of Instrument-assisted Soft-tissue Mobilisation of Iliotibial Band with Conventional Exercise Therapy versus Conventional Exercise Therapy Alone on Clinical Performance in P... by Janvhi Balbir Gandotra, Pranita Dattatraya Ganjave, Riddhi Ashish Shroff

“…However, both interventions were equally effective in enhancing functional performance.…”
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Determination of Survivability of Some Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria in Some Locally Produced Drinks by Aisha, A. S, Bukar, A, Abdulkadir, B, Abdul, N. A, Salima, A. S., Isa, I. A.

“…The isolation of the organisms from yoghurt and “nono” were conducted using cultural methods and further characterized using biochemical tests. …”
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One-Year Outcomes of 1 Dose versus 3 Loading Doses Followed by Pro Re Nata Regimen Using Ranibizumab for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: The ARTIS Trial by Fenghua Wang, Yuanzhi Yuan, Ling Wang, Xiaofeng Ye, Jingke Zhao, Mengxi Shen, Qi Zhang, Ding Xu, Guoyou Qin, Wei Zhang, Fei Yuan, Qing Chang, Peiquan Zhao, Fang Wang, Xiaodong Sun

“…Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central retinal thickness (CRT) were evaluated. …”
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Intraoperative Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy Detects Prostate Cancer at the Single-Cell Level with High Specificity and in Real Time: A Preclinical Proof of Concept by Ann-Christin Eder, Jessica Matthias, Francois Lacombe, Lisa-Charlotte Domogalla, Antoine Jacques, Nils Steinacker, Gaetan Christien, Elodie Martin, Aline Criton, Matthias Eder

“…This study evaluates the combination of tumor-specific near-infrared imaging with the PSMA-targeting molecule PSMA-914 and optical endomicroscopy (NIR-pCLE) for single-cell-level tumor identification in a preclinical proof of concept. <b>Methods:</b> NIR-pCLE imaging of varying PSMA-914 concentrations was performed on PSMA-positive LNCaP and PSMA-negative PC-3 cells using Cellvizio^® 100 with pCLE Confocal Miniprobes™. …”
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Quality of life of patients with primary open-angle glaucoma, primary angle closure glaucoma, and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma in Central Serbia by Marčeta Elizabeta, Šarenac-Vulović Tatjana, Petrović Nenad, Vulović Dejan, Trenki Marija, Ranđelović Danijela, Todorović Dušan

“…This study aims to examine the adverse im-pacts of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG), and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PEG) on the quality of life (QoL) in Central Serbia. Methods. This research, designed as a cross-sectional study, included 102 patients treated for POAG, PACG, or PEG. …”
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OCT predictors of retinal atrophy in neovascular age-related macular degeneration treated with aflibercept by Oscar M. Gagliardi, Ludovico Alisi, Giacomo Visioli, Federica Dini, Giuseppe M. Albanese, Stefano Scordari, Marco Marenco, Alessandro Lambiase, Rosalia Giustolisi

“…METHODS: OCT data collected at the time of nAMD diagnosis (T0), after the first (T1) and third (T2) intravitreal aflibercept injection, and 5y post-diagnosis (T3) were analyzed. …”
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Retrospective Case Analysis of Transnasal Endoscopic Resection of Benign Orbital Apex Tumors: Some Thoughts on Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery by Cheng Li, Yang Gao, Rongxin Chen, Chao Cheng, Pan Yin, Zhihui Zhang, Yinghao Wang, Yuekun Bao, Huan Ma, Jianbo Shi, Rong Lu

“…At each follow-up visit, the patients underwent measurement of their best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), slit-lamp examination, indirect ophthalmoscopy, and visual field testing. …”
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The value of targeted CXCR4 18F-AlF-NOTA-pentixafor PET/CT for subtyping primary aldosteronism by Yushi Peng, Fangansheng Chen, Rui Yao, Junping Lan, Yinuo Fu, Kaifeng Ye, Zhiqiang Wang, Qianxiu Zhao, Xiaowei Ji, Kang Xia, Guoqing Zhu, Kewen Zheng, Xuemei Gu, Kun Tang, Kun Tang, Kun Tang

“…ObjectiveThe study aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of 18F-AlF-NOTA-Pentixafor PET/CT in subtyping primary aldosteronism (PA).MethodsThis study enrolled 88 patients with PA or nonfunctional adenoma (NFA) for 18F-Pentixafor PET/CT scan. …”
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Development of Machine-learning Model to Predict Anticoagulant Use and Type in Geriatric Traumatic Brain Injury Using Coagulation Parameters by Gaku FUJIWARA, Yohei OKADA, Eiichi SUEHIRO, Hiroshi YATSUSHIGE, Shin HIROTA, Shu HASEGAWA, Hiroshi KARIBE, Akihiro MIYATA, Kenya KAWAKITA, Kohei HAJI, Hideo AIHARA, Shoji YOKOBORI, Motoki INAJI, Takeshi MAEDA, Takahiro ONUKI, Kotaro OSHIO, Nobukazu KOMORIBAYASHI, Michiyasu SUZUKI, Naoto SHIOMI

“…A prediction model for the type of anticoagulant used by PT-INR and APTT was developed using machine-learning methods, and a heat map visually revealed their relationship with acceptable predictive ability. …”
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The safety and efficacy of spray cryotherapy after endoscopic sinus surgery in chronic rhinosinusitis: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials [version 2; peer review:... by Adham A. Aljariri, Ibrahim T. Abuawwad, Mohammad T. Abuawwad, Ayham R. Sara, Mohammad J. J. Taha, Obaida Falah, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan, Majed Akili, Ahmad J. Taha, Abdullah A. Elhakim

“…This review aimed to investigate the effects of spray cryotherapy (SCT) following ESS in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Methods Six electronic databases were searched for randomized clinical trials (RCTs). …”
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The Effect of Postoperative Tranexamic Acid and Dexamethasone on Quality of Recovery After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: a Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial by Jiang X, Xu C, Yuan C, Gao W, Liu W, Wang Y, Wang H, Yu W, He Y

“…Our goal is to relieve the acute postoperative pain and promote fast recovery and rapid discharge for ARCR patients.Patients and Methods: Ninety-six patients who underwent ARCR from December 2023 to March 2024 were enrolled in this double-blinded, randomized control trial (Registration number, ChiCTR2300078507). …”
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Problematic Social Media Use, Self-Objectification, and Body Image Disturbance: The Moderating Roles of Physical Activity and Diet Intensity by Çınaroğlu M, Yılmazer E

“…It also explores the psychological outcomes of depression and anxiety.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 594 women aged 18– 65 in Istanbul, Türkiye. …”
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Real-World Effectiveness of Single-Inhaler Triple Treatment Through Assorted Respiratory Outcomes When Switched From Multiple-Inhaler Triple Therapies (RESTART): A Prospective Coho... by Lim H, Kim DH, Hong SH, Shin J, Lee H, Shin K, Ra SW, Lee SJ

“…The Real-World Effectiveness of Single Inhaler Triple Treatment through Assorted Respiratory Outcomes when Switched from Multiple Inhaler Triple Therapies (RESTART) study aimed to evaluate the clinical benefits of switching from MITT to SITT using fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol (FF/UMEC/VI) in a real-world Korean setting.Patients and Methods: This prospective, multicenter, observational study enrolled 107 patients, aged 40 and older, with diagnosed COPD, all previously on MITT. …”
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Socioeconomic inequalities in patient-reported outcome measures among total hip and knee arthroplasty patients: a comprehensive analysis of instruments and domains by Joshua M. Bonsel, Max Reijman, Erin M. Macri, Jan A. N. Verhaar, Liza N. van Steenbergen, Gouke J. Bonsel

“…This study explores which self-reported PROMs and their specific domains are most involved. Methods We obtained data from the Dutch Arthroplasty Registry (2014–2022), including over 100,000 THA/TKA patients with complete preoperative and 12-month follow-up PROMs. …”
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