Quality of Life with Late-Onset Pompe Disease: Qualitative Interviews and General Public Utility Estimation in the United Kingdom by Lena Hubig, Anna-Katrine Sussex, Alasdair MacCulloch, Derralynn Hughes, Ryan Graham, Liz Morris, Syed Raza, Andrew J. Lloyd, Amanda Sowinski, Katy Gallop

“… # Objectives This study aimed to develop health state vignettes and estimate health state utility values for LOPD in the United Kingdom. # Methods Vignettes were developed for 7 health states of LOPD with states defined in terms of mobility and/or ventilatory support. …”
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The effectiveness of mobile-health technology-based health behaviour change or disease management interventions for health care consumers: a systematic review. by Caroline Free, Gemma Phillips, Leandro Galli, Louise Watson, Lambert Felix, Phil Edwards, Vikram Patel, Andy Haines

“…We conducted a systematic review to assess the effectiveness of mobile technology interventions delivered to health care consumers.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We searched for all controlled trials of mobile technology-based health interventions delivered to health care consumers using MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Global Health, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, UK NHS HTA (Jan 1990-Sept 2010). …”
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Unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion assisted by a Tianji robot for lumbar degenerative disease in elderly patients: a retrospective study by Guofang Fang, Jin Zhang, Hailun Zhu, Xunwei Lai, Jianchang Wu, Xiuwang Li, Zhouxu Hou, Fangxin Chen, Hongxun Sang

“…Objective This retrospective study aimed to compare the results of robot assistance (RA) and non-assistance (NA) groups and to explore the benefits of UBE-LIF assisted by a Tianji robot in aged patients. Methods 60 patients were divided into two groups: 30 patients in the RA group and 30 in the NA group from January 2022 to June 2023. …”
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Magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of different compression locations in patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy by Yu Wang, Xiaolong Chen, Xiang-yu Li, Dongfan Wang, Dongdong Rong, Zheng Sun, Jie Lu, Shibao Lu

“…This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic value of contrast‑enhanced 3D T2-SPACE sequence in patients with CSR. Methods This cohort study enrolled 80 adult CSR patients from October 2021 to May 2023. …”
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High survivorship and excellent functional outcome in third‐generation patellofemoral arthroplasty by Mustafa Hariri, Hannah Schwab, Kevin‐Arno Koch, Paul Mick, Timo Nees, Johannes Weishorn, Tilman Walker, Tobias Reiner

“…Additionally, it explores the impact of prior surgery on clinical outcomes following PFA. Methods A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data was conducted for 27 PFAs performed in 23 patients between 2016 and 2023 using the Gender Solutions® Patello‐Femoral Joint System. …”
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Supine versus prone percutaneous nephrolithotomy: Surgeon and anesthesiologist perspective. Can agile supersede traditional? by Priyanka Bansal, Tarun Mittal, Devendra Singh, Nidhi Sultania

“…Materials and Methods: This prospective randomized study of 80 patients was conducted at our institute from December 2022 to June 2023. …”
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Impact of traumatic intervertebral disc injury on loss of correction following pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar fractures by Tongfei Ge, Wenbo Li, Jiayang Wu, Qingyuan Wang, Cong Li, Siming Wang, Wu Xiong, Jin Fan

“…This research aimed to investigate how traumatic intervertebral disc injury influences spinal stability and to analyze the risk factors for correction loss after posterior pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar fractures. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 194 thoracolumbar fracture patients who received pedicle screw fixation. …”
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Effect of Ultrasound Combined with Dry Needling on Myofascial Pain in the Upper Trapezius : a Controlled Randomised Study by Rahmat Nugraha, Rahmatika Rahmatika, Sudaryanto Sudaryanto, Hasbiah Hasbiah, Tiar Erawan

“…To determine the effect of the addition of ultrasound to Dry needling intervention on reducing pain and increasing cervical range in the condition of upper trapezius MPS. MATERIALS AND METHODS. This type of research is a quasi-experiment with a randomized pre-test-post-test control group design that uses 2 sample groups, where the treatment group is given Ultrasound Therapy and Dry needling intervention, and the control group is given Dry needling intervention only. …”
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Event-based landslide inventory through very high-resolution optical images and field surveys by P. Confuorto, R. Franceschini, L. Scarpitta, N. Casagli, S. Morelli, F. Raspini, V. Tofani, S. Moretti

“…A further objective is to evaluate the impact of these landslides on the built environment, particularly roads and buildings. Methods The landslide inventory was created using four Very High-Resolution (VHR) satellite imagery datasets (spatial resolution ranging from 3 m to 0.4 m), acquired before and after the event. …”
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Anaesthetic efficacy of intraligamentary injection compared to incisive nerve block using 3% mepivacaine hydrochloride: a randomized clinical trial by Suzan Salem, Islam Saad, Ramy Elmoazen, Ghada Amin Khalifa

“…The two techniques being compared are the intraligamentary injection technique (ILI) and the incisive nerve block technique (INB). Materials and methods In this study, 100 mandibular anterior and premolars and teeth that were indicated for extraction were included. …”
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Alternative trans-parenchymal access for percutaneous contact nephrolithotripsy by Yu. Yu. Malinin

“…Doppler ultrasound scanning allows to visualize of arterial vessels, which helps to provide safe trans-cutaneous puncture access to PCS. …”
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Promoting Dairy Consumption Among Families: Development and User Experience Study of a Web-Based Nutrition Intervention by Juliette Lemay, Jacynthe Roberge, Véronique Provencher, Angelo Tremblay, Shirin Panahi, Raphaëlle Jacob, Lucie Brunelle, Gabrielle Saintonge, Vicky Drapeau

“…In addition, it evaluates user experience (UX) with the web-based platform. MethodsFollowing the IDEAS framework, family perspectives and beliefs regarding dairy consumption were explored through ethnographic research and interviews. …”
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Effects of physical therapy on improving disc height index, postural stability, pain and function in persons with discogenic low back pain by Muhammad Osama, Aamer Naeem, Sameen Tariq, Sumera Mushtaq, Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi, Sabah Afridi

“… Objective: To determine if physical therapy is capable of improving disc height index, pain, functional disability, lumbar range of motion, postural stability and gait in persons with discogenic low back pain. Methods: The quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University, Islamabad, and Radiology Department, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from May 2022 to June 2023, and comprised patients of either gender having postero-lateral disc prolapse and discogenic low back pain. …”
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Population-level scale-up of cervical cancer prevention services in a low-resource setting: development, implementation, and evaluation of the cervical cancer prevention program in... by Groesbeck P Parham, Mulindi H Mwanahamuntu, Sharon Kapambwe, Richard Muwonge, Allen C Bateman, Meridith Blevins, Carla J Chibwesha, Krista S Pfaendler, Victor Mudenda, Aaron L Shibemba, Samson Chisele, Gracilia Mkumba, Bellington Vwalika, Michael L Hicks, Sten H Vermund, Benjamin H Chi, Jeffrey S A Stringer, Rengaswamy Sankaranarayanan, Vikrant V Sahasrabuddhe

“…<h4>Background</h4>Very few efforts have been undertaken to scale-up low-cost approaches to cervical cancer prevention in low-resource countries.<h4>Methods</h4>In a public sector cervical cancer prevention program in Zambia, nurses provided visual-inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and cryotherapy in clinics co-housed with HIV/AIDS programs, and referred women with complex lesions for histopathologic evaluation. …”
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The relationship between disease activity, quality of life, and psychological status in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A cross-sectional study by Özlem Karakaş, Melda Ağır, Abdulsamet Erden

“…This study was conducted to investigate the associations among disease activity, pain intensity, psychological well-being, and quality of life in individuals diagnosed with RA. Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional study, 64 patients fulfilling the 2010 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism classification criteria for RA were included. …”
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A nicotinamide metabolism-related gene signature for predicting immunotherapy response and prognosis in lung adenocarcinoma patients by Meng Wang, Wei Li, Fang Zhou, Zheng Wang, Xiaoteng Jia, Xingpeng Han

“…The present study aims to establish a NAM metabolism-correlated gene (NMRG) signature to assess the immunotherapy response and prognosis of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). Methods The training set and validation set (the GSE31210 dataset) were collected The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO), respectively. …”
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Modeling and construction of nomogram of cage subsidence after single-segment transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions by Jinxiang Zhan, Qipeng Wei, Weijun Guo, Zihao Liu, Shiji Chen, Qingyan Huang, Dongling Cai

“…Abstract Objective The purpose of this study is to explore and analyze the risk factors for interbody cage subsidence in patients undergoing single-segment transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and to construct and validate a visual nomogram risk prediction model. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 159 patients who underwent single-segment TLIF at the Spine Surgery Department of Panyu District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital from January 2021 to June 2023. …”
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How do different standing positions affect trunk muscle activation in LBP-developers during prolonged standing? by Saeedeh Abbasi, Hooman Minoonejad, Hamed Abbasi, Seyed Hamed Mousavi

“…This study aims to examine the effects of using a normalized footrest height and altering arm positions on muscle activity in PDs. Methods Twenty-four female PDs, identified by a > 10 mm increase on the visual analog scale (VAS) during prolonged standing, were recruited. …”
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Exploring E-Vape Aerosol Penetration into Paranasal Sinuses: Insights from Patient-Specific Models by Amr Seifelnasr, Farhad Zare, Xiuhua Si, Jinxiang Xi

“…This study aims to assess the effectiveness of e-vape-generated aerosols entering and filling paranasal sinus cavities, particularly the maxillary sinus. <b>Methods:</b> The aerosol droplets were generated using an electronic vaporizer (e-vape) and were composed solely of vegetable glycerin (VG) and propylene glycol (PG). …”
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Prevalence and causes of blindness and vision impairment among people 50 years and older in Nepal: A national Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness survey. by Sailesh Kumar Mishra, Ranjan Shah, Parikshit Gogate, Yuddha Dhoj Sapkota, Reeta Gurung, Mohan Krishna Shrestha, Islay Mactaggart, Ian McCormick, Brish Bahadur Shahi, Rajiv Khandekar, Matthew Burton

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To determine the prevalence and causes of blindness and vision impairment among people 50 years and older in Nepal.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted seven provincial-level Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) cross-sectional, population-based surveys between 2018-2021. …”
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