Coordination Patterns and Energy Flow Analysis in Sit-to-Stand Transitions Among Individuals with Different Body Mass Indexes by Lei Li, Xuan Liu, Ye Liu

“…Background: This study investigates the differences in limb coordination patterns and energy transfer strategies during sit-to-stand (STS) transitions among young adults (18–30 years) with overweight (OW), normal weight (NW), and underweight (UW) conditions, providing a theoretical foundation for understanding the impact of BMI variations on movement control mechanisms and informing health intervention strategies. Methods: Forty participants were classified into OW, NW, and UW groups. …”
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Prevalence of dry eye disease among indoor and outdoor workers and the impact on work productivity in the West Bank of Palestine in 2024: a cross-sectional study by Sana Khaled Abubaker, Shahd Baker Samaana, Qutaiba Naser Saidi, Jamal A. S. Qaddumi, Hamza Abualhasan, Shahd Ibrahim Abusalha

“…This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and impact of DED on work productivity among outdoor and indoor workers in the West Bank of Palestine and the impact of DED on daily activities performance. Methods A population-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on male and female Palestinian workers aged 18 years or older, carried out between July to October 2024. …”
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The Effectiveness of Sub-Threshold Laser Versus Spironolactone for The Treatment of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Amber Khalid, Aveen Fatima, Quratulain Saleem

“… Background: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy of sub-threshold laser versus spironolactone for the treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Google Scholar for randomized controlled trials comparative and individual studies on spironolactone and sub-threshold laser in the treatment of CSCR. …”
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Clinical and Microbiological Profile of Bacterial and Fungal Suspected Corneal Ulcer at University of Gondar Tertiary Eye Care and Training Centre, Northwest Ethiopia by Tarekegn Wuletaw, Mekuanint Geta, Adane Bitew, Wossen Mulugeta, Baye Gelaw

“…Therefore, the main objective of this research was to assess the clinical and microbiological profile of suspected bacterial and fungal corneal ulcers at the Tertiary Eye Care and Training Centre at Gondar University. Methods. A cross-sectional hospital-based study of corneal ulcer cases was performed from February to October 2019. …”
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Treatment outcomes of a Swiss non-infectious paediatric uveitis cohort: retrospective study over ten years by Jeanne Martine Gunzinger, Seraina Palmer Sarott, Fabio Meier, Christian Böni, Alice Kitay, Brigitte Simonsz-Tóth, Christina Gerth-Kahlert

“…With this study, we are investigating the safety and efficacy of the current treatment approach in a large cohort. Material and methods Single center retrospective study. Patients with non-infectious uveitis under the age of 18 years at first presentation, between January 2012 and June 2022, were eligible for inclusion. …”
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The use of free buccal pad fat graft as a viable therapeutic modality in localized gingival recession: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Reham Abdel-Fatah, Ayman Elkashty, Hesham El-Sharkawy

“…Therefore, this randomized clinical trial (RCT) was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the free buccal fat pad graft (FBPFG) compared to the de-epithelialized free gingival graft (DFGG) in conjunction with coronally advanced flap (CAF) in localized gingival recession treatment. Materials and methods This RCT included 39 participants, with 20 patients receiving a coronally advanced flap (CAF) with FBPFG (Group I) and 19 patients treated with CAF and DFGG (Group II). …”
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Accessory cavitated uterine malformation (ACUM): A scoping review by Stefan Timmerman, Lauren Stubbe, Thierry Van den Bosch, Dominique Van Schoubroeck, Tina Tellum, Wouter Froyman

“…The objective of this study was to systematically identify all cases of ACUM and definitions described in the literature, regardless of label, and identify morphological, epidemiological, and clinical characteristics as well as management, while also highlighting knowledge gaps. Material and methods A systematic literature search of three databases was performed, reviewing all records of cystic myometrial lesions. …”
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Long-Term Results After Salter Innominate Osteotomy for the Treatment of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip—Only 8% Rate of Total Hip Arthroplasty at a Median Follow-Up of 22 Years... by Renée Anne van Stralen, Ena Colo, Erich Rutz, Berend Willem Schreurs, Allard Jan Frederik Hosman

“…The aim of this study is to assess the late clinical and radiological results, and to determine the number of patients requiring secondary surgery or a total hip arthroplasty at a long-term follow-up. Methods: Our institution performed 99 Salter osteotomies on 76 patients without underlying neuromuscular conditions over a 21-year period, from 1981 to 2002. …”
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Showiness or efficiency: what to choose? by D.G. Rekalov, B.B. Samura, R.L. Kulinich, M.P. Kras’ko, N.I. Kargals’ka, V.V. Brylyova

“…OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to examine the effectiveness and safety of combination of ibuprofen, glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. METHODS: 80 subjects (32 males and 48 females) were enrolled into the study. 39 patients were treated with combination of glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and ibuprofen (first group), and 41 patients were treated with acetaminophen (second group). …”
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Patient Perceptions of Audio-Only Versus Video Telehealth Visits: A Qualitative Study Among Patients in an Academic Medical Center Setting by Ryan Kruis, Elizabeth A. Brown, Jada Johnson, Kit N. Simpson, James McElligott, Jillian Harvey

“…This qualitative study aims to better understand patient perceptions of audio-only versus video telehealth visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how patients perceive the role of each in their overall health care. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 adult patients seeking care at an academic medical center located in the Southeast region of the United States. …”
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Risk assessment for foot ulceration in a nigerian diabetic population attending university of Ilorin teaching hospital, Ilorin by John Olarinoye, Abiodun Bello, Saint Ogunkeyede, Adebiyi Aderibigbe, Babakayode Olagbaye, Kolawole Wahab

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors for foot ulceration among people living with diabetes attending University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: One hundred and fifty-one diabetic patients were interviewed with a questionnaire to obtain their sociodemographic, foot care, and diabetes-related details. …”
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Refitting Previous Presbyopic Contact Lens Dropouts with a Single Use Multifocal Contact Lens by Fogt JS, Roth M, Travis BA, Bickle KM, Gardner HP

“…The purpose of this study was to assess the rate of patient-reported success, defined by willingness to continue lens wear after the study, when fitting previous presbyopic contact lens dropout patients with a single-use multifocal contact lens.Methods: Presbyopes who had previously discontinued contact lens wear due to poor vision were recruited and fit with delefilcon A multifocal contact lenses. …”
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Effect of electrical stimulation on functional recovery of lower limbs in patients after anterior cruciate ligament surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jing Zhang, Wenjing Shan, Rizhao Pang, Tingting Zheng

“…Objectives This study aimed to summarise the existing literature about enhancing muscle strength, lower limb function and self-reported function by electrical stimulation (ES) relative to conventional physical therapy following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), and to assess the comprehensive treatment effects of ES via meta-analysis.Design Systematic review, meta-analysis.Methods This study systematically searched five electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase and Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure), covering records from their inception until February 2024, adhering to a predefined search strategy. …”
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Biofilm and the effect of sonication in a chronic Staphylococcus epidermidis orthopedic in vivo implant infection model by Erik Thorvaldsen Sandbakken, Erling Høyer, Eivind Witsø, Caroline Krogh Søgaard, Alberto Díez-Sánchez, Linh Hoang, Tina Strømdal Wik, Kåre Bergh

“…In this in vivo study using a low bacterial inoculum, we aimed to determine whether a variable effect of sonication could be observed in a standardized in vivo model. Materials and Methods Seven Wistar rats underwent surgery with intramuscular implantation of two bone xenograft implants, each containing two steel plates. …”
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Systemic oxidative stress levels and their associations with the risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration and treatment response by Maiko Abe, Hiroshi Kunikata, Naoko Aizawa, Masayuki Yasuda, Fumihiko Nitta, Toshiaki Abe, Toru Nakazawa

“…Abstract Purpose To investigate the association between oxidative stress (OS) and both the risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and the treatment response to intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor injections (anti-VEGF IVIs). Methods This retrospective study included 46 treatment-naïve nAMD eyes of 46 patients (26 male and 20 female) who received anti-VEGF IVIs with a “treat-and-extend” regimen following an initial loading phase for one year. …”
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Clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of collaborative treatment with Korean and Western medicine in patients with facial palsy: a multicenter prospective observational study by Shiva Raj Acharya, Linae Kim, NamKwen Kim

“…This study evaluates and compares the clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness of Korean and Western medicine collaborative treatment (CT) with usual care (UC) for patients with facial palsy (FP). Methods A two-arm comparative, multicenter, prospective, observational study was conducted at 11 nationwide hospitals participating in the fourth phase of the national pilot project for CT. …”
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Comparative Sedative Effects of Esketamine and Dexmedetomidine Versus Dexmedetomidine Alone in Patients Undergoing Spinal Tumor Surgery by Lin C, Yuan L, Shi J, Kong L, Luo N, Wang J

“…This study investigated the sedative effect of esketamine combined with dexmedetomidine on patients undergoing spinal tumor (ST) surgery.Methods: We did a retrospective analysis at the Anesthesiology Department of Ningbo City’s the sixth Hospital. …”
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Prediction of the development of postoperative pain in patients with late-stage knee osteoarthritis based on the expression of genes for degradation of the extracellular matrix, in... by E. V. Chetina, K. E. Glemba, G. A. Markova, E. A. Naryshkin, E. A. Taskina, M. A. Makarov, A. M. Lila

“…At the same time, the most common complication associated with the ineffectiveness of TA is postoperative pain (PP).Objective: to identify genes whose expression in the peripheral blood before TA is associated with an increased risk of PP developing. Patients and methods. Before TA, the blood of 50 patients with late-stage knee OA was examined; the control group consisted of 26 healthy individuals. …”
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PolDrugs 2025: results of the third edition of the nationwide study on psychoactive substance use in the context of psychiatry and harm reduction by Julia Marek, Magdalena Domek-Gumprecht, Agata Macionga, Sandra Szafoni, Gniewko Więckiewicz

“…This survey was held for the third time, and its results were compared to the last two editions.Materials and methodsThe survey was conducted as an online survey with 37 closed-ended single-choice questions and 3 multiple-choice questions. …”
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Research hotspots and trends in malignant hyperthermia due to anesthesia from a global perspective: a bibliometric analysis from 1975 to 2024 by Hou-Ming Kan, Chi Wang, Jin-Zhao Huang, Meng-Liu Sha, Hong-Yan Ni, Li-Ping Chen, Xiao-Tong Ding

“…We summarized the published articles on malignant hyperthermia to understand its development trends and provided meaningful recommendations for reducing the mortality rate. Methods The Web of Science core, PubMed Central and Scopus databases were searched from 1975 to 2024 to identify articles related to malignant hyperthermia. …”
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