VTE risk assessment and management in admitted patients at a private hospital in Dubai- A quality improvement project by Akil Gafarbhai Parmar, Salman Muhammad Soomar, Rafiw Mahen, Asma Binte Shahid, Nasser Alharazi, Faiza Akhlaque, Zeeshan Khan

“…Bar graphs were developed to visually display the data. Results The mean ± SD age was 46.15 ± 15.81 years. …”
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Impact of Virtual Reality–Based Biofeedback on Sleep Quality Among Individuals With Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms, or Both: 4-Week Randomized Controlled Study by Sisu Seong, Hyewon Kim, Yaehee Cho, Min-Ji Kim, Ka Ram Park, Jooeun Choi, Seonah Lee, Dong Jun Kim, Seog Ju Kim, Hong Jin Jeon

“…ObjectiveThis 3-arm randomized controlled trial aimed (1) to compare the efficacy of VR-based BF with conventional BF in improving sleep quality, as measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), among individuals with depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, or both (DAS); (2) to examine the effects of VR-based BF in a demographically similar healthy control (HC) group; and (3) to evaluate between-group differences in sleep quality improvements at the 4-week follow-up. MethodsParticipants scoring ≥10 on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 or ≥9 on the Panic Disorder Severity Scale were allocated to a group with DAS while others were assigned to a HC group. …”
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Integrated proteomics analysis and network pharmacology to elucidate the mechanism of Zhilong Huoxue Tongyu Capsule alleviate hypertensive retinopathy in Ang II infusion mice model by Jiao Wu, Wen Xie, Yucen Xie, Maryam Mazhar, Junguo Duan, Junguo Duan

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Relationship between depression and oral microbiome diversity: analysis of NHANES data (2009–2012) by Xichenhui Qiu, Ting Xu, Yiqing Huang, Changning Wei, Lina Wang, Bei Wu

“…Abstract Background While the association between the gut microbiome and depression is well studied, the association between the oral microbiome and depression is less well characterized. Methods This cross-sectional study analyzed the association between depression and diversity of oral microbiome using data from the 2009–2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). …”
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Effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercise on sleeping quality, cortisol, cardiovascular autonomic functions, depression, and fatigue: a randomized-controlled trial in women with... by Ali Mohamed Ali Ismail, Nadia Saad Sayed Ahmed El Gressy, Mona Darwish Hegazy, Omnia Saeed Mahmoud Ahmed, Ahmed Mohamed Abdel-Halim Elfahl

“…This online interventional study aimed to explore the efficacy of DBTE in controlling depression, cardiovascular autonomic functions, stress, sleep, and anxiety in women with SSc. Material and methods This randomized controlled tele-interventional trial recruited 40 non-obese women with SSc (aged > 18 years old) from an Egyptian teaching hospital. …”
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Factors Related to Pain and Disability Outcomes After an Internet-Delivered or Physiotherapist-Led Exercise Program for Individuals With Chronic Whiplash Symptoms: Secondary Analys... by Gunnel Peterson, Stefan Ljunggren, Anneli Peolsson

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to identify factors related to changes in disability, neck pain, and physical function after a neck-specific exercise program delivered in 2 different ways for individuals with persistent WAD grade II or III, and to investigate whether any factors could predict those with clinically improved versus not improved disability, pain, and physical function. MethodsThis was a planned secondary analysis of a multicenter prospective randomized controlled trial. …”
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Effect of Ropivacaine Combined with Sufentanil on Hemodynamics and the Expression of Serum TNF-α and IL-6 in Parturients Undergoing Cesarean Section by Mingliang Li, Dongyun Ma, Beilei Li, Juanjuan Zhang

“…Background: This study aims to investigate the effect of ropivacaine combined with sufentanil on hemodynamics and expression levels of serum tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in parturients undergoing cesarean section. Methods: The clinical data of 135 parturients undergoing cesarean section were retrospectively collected. …”
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Neuropad Assessment of Sudomotor Function Across Glycemic Levels in Adults by Wang Q, Yang Z, Zhao S, Tian C, Zhang P, Li R

“…Sudomotor function was evaluated using Neuropad and a handheld color analyzer for both qualitative (visual Neuropad) and quantitative (quantitative Neuropad) analyses. …”
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CARDIAC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSTICS OF ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH NON-OBSTRUCTION CORONARY ATHEROSCLEROSIS by V. V. Ryabov, S. B. Gomboeva, Т. A. Shelkovnikova, A. Е. Baev, М. S. Rebenkova, Yu. V. Rogovskaya, V. Yu. Usov

“…To investigate on the nosological structure of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients with non-obstruction coronary atherosclerosis (NOCA) before and after magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart.Material and methods. A non-randomized, open, controlled study (NCT02655718). …”
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Work conditions and determinants of health status among industrial shift workers: a cross-sectional study by Sasha Javanmardi, Ludwig Rappelt, Ludwig Rappelt, Christian Baumgart, Daniel Niederer, Lars Heinke, Jürgen Freiwald

“…IntroductionThis study investigated potential health status differences among forging, manufacturing, and logistics workers.MethodsWe included 403 participants (age: 41 ± 12 years) from a medium-sized steel company (forge: 64, manufacturing: 299, logistics: 99). …”
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Tracking Upper Limb Motion via Wearable Solutions: Systematic Review of Research From 2011 to 2023 by Eirini Karoulla, Maria Matsangidou, Fotos Frangoudes, Panayiotis Paspalides, Kleanthis Neokleous, Constantinos S Pattichis

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this article is to investigate how wearables are used to capture upper limb functions, especially related to clinical and rehabilitation applications. MethodsA systematic literature search identified 27 relevant studies published in English from 2011 to 2023, across 4 databases: ACM Digital Library, IEEE Xplore, PubMed, and ScienceDirect. …”
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Challenges and opportunities to minimize the dose in the neurovascular bundles during prostate radiotherapy by Victor J. Brand, Linda Rossi, Maaike T.W. Milder, Femke E. Froklage, Alison C. Tree, Mischa S. Hoogeman, Luca Incrocci

“…NVB sparing using coplanar and non-coplanar automated treatment planning is presented here in two settings: (1) without compromising target coverage, (2) allowing target coverage compromise. Material and methods: 20 previously treated patients with localized PCa. …”
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Patient Reported Outcomes from an Open Label, Multi-Center, Retrospective Study of a Biodegradable Graft for Soft Tissue Reconstruction in Patients Suffering from Chronic Lateral A... by Bryan G. Vopat MD, Ryan Scott DPM

“…The goal of this study is to present patient reported outcomes (PROs) after modified Broström repair with PUUR augmentation device compared to historically reported ATFL repairs. Methods: This multi-center, IRB approved study is collecting data on patients that have undergone ATFL repair (isolated and non-isolated) with PUUR augmentation. …”
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Abstract 084: Intracranial Onyx Resolute Stenting In Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Patient With Pre‐existing Nickel Allergy: Case Report by Vatsala Kapoor, Brian Tong, Dan‐Victor Giurgiutiu

“…The purpose of this case report is to determine if the cobalt‐based alloy Onyx Resolute intracranial stents can safely treat IIH in patients with allergic contact dermatitis to nickel. Methods We present a 38‐year old woman who presented with migraines and IIH with papilledema and severe pulsatile tinnitus. …”
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Multizonal outer retinopathy and retinal pigment epitheliopathy (MORR) with a chronologically divergent presentation- a case report by Blerta Lang, Karl Boden, Boris V. Stanzel, Ulrich Prothmann, Peter Szurman

“…This case report aims to illustrate the chronologically divergent presentation, a phase-shifting disease progression and the complex clinical course of MORR, and to discuss the diagnostic challenges posed by its phase‑shifted timeline as well as potential therapeutic options. Methods A case of a 52-year-old female patient with initially unilateral, inactive posterior uveitis was retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Effects of different negative pressure cupping interventions on inflammatory response and motor function recovery in delayed onset muscle soreness by Xu Song, Teng Ma, XianYou Cui

“…IntroductionThis study examined the impacts of different negative pressure cupping therapies (NPCT) on pain relief, functional recovery, and inflammatory regulation in delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) after high-intensity exercise, with the aim of clarifying the dose-effect relationship.MethodsIn this study, 55 healthy male participants aged 18–25 were selected and divided into 5 groups: the control group (CTR; n = 11) and NPCT groups at different levels (−25 kPa, −35 kPa, −45 kPa, and −55 kPa; n = 11 in each group). …”
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The use of a novel toe–thumb pressure index for assessing arterial status in the lower limb. A reliability and validity study by Juliana Mazzeo, Helen A. Banwell, Peta E. Tehan, Grace Anderson, Kristin Graham

“…Abstract Aims This study explored the reliability, validity and perceived comfort of a novel thumb pressure measure and calculation of a toe–thumb index to identify their suitability as an adjunct or alternatives to ankle–brachial and toe–brachial indices. Methods and Results Repeated manual thumb and toe systolic blood pressures were conducted using two raters, over two time points, on 34 healthy participants. …”
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Comparative analysis of Sentinel-2 and PlanetScope imagery for chlorophyll-a prediction using machine learning models by Eden T. Wasehun, Leila Hashemi Beni, Courtney A. Di Vittorio, Christopher M. Zarzar, Kyana R.L. Young

“…These maps were created to visualize the distribution and variation of Chl-a concentrations over time and space. …”
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Initiation of China Alliance of Research in High Myopia (CHARM): protocol for an AI-based multimodal high myopia research biobank by Tien-Yin Wong, Zi-Bing Jin, Hai-Long He, Yi-Xin Liu, Hao Song, Tian-Ze Xu

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The impact of pain from medial meniscus injuries on walking movement patterns by Yiyan Chen, Liyan Wang, Zhiying Fan, Haibin Zhou, Aming Lu

“…The goal was to develop targeted rehabilitation.MethodsThirty control participants (15 male, 15 female), 23 individuals with medial meniscus injury but no pain (11 male, 12 female), and 51 individuals with medial meniscus injury and pain (24 male, 27 female) were recruited. …”
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