Correlations between tear lymphocytotoxin-a (LT-α) level and disease severity in adult keratoconus by Xiuxian Qin, Xiuxian Qin, Shunrong Luo, Xie Fang, Xianwen Xiao, Zhiwen Xie, Xumin Shang, Juan Yang, Xi Lan, Huping Wu, Huping Wu, Huping Wu, Huping Wu, Huping Wu, Huping Wu, Zhirong Lin, Zhirong Lin, Zhirong Lin, Zhirong Lin, Zhirong Lin, Zhirong Lin

“…PurposeThis study aimed to investigate tear lymphocytotoxin-α (LT-α) levels in adult keratoconus patients and identify the correlations between LT-α and the disease severity of keratoconus.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, tear samples from 100 keratoconus patients (KC group) and 67 healthy controls (HC group) were collected. …”
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Optic disc changes in Chinese patients with NLRP3-associated autoinflammatory disease by Yuezhu Lu, Min Shen, Zhikun Yang, Xiao Zhang, Donghui Li, Zhangwanyu Wei, Bing Li, Xufeng Zhao, Na Wu, Bingxuan Wu, Weihong Yu, Yong Zhong

“…Objective To investigate the optic disc changes (ODC) in Chinese patients with NLRP3-associated autoinflammatory disease (NLRP3-AID).Methods Patients who were diagnosed with NLRP3-AID at the Department of Rheumatology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital between April 2015 and December 2022 were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed.Results A total of 20 patients were enrolled in this retrospective study. …”
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Brain glucose metabolism and gray matter volume in retired professional soccer players: a cross-sectional [18F]FDG-PET/MRI study by Mateus Rozalem Aranha, Artur Martins Coutinho, Camila de Godoi Carneiro, Bruno Fraccini Pastorello, Adalberto Studart-Neto, Carla Cristina Guariglia, Miriam Harumi Tsunemi, Everton Luis Santos Moreira, Jéssica Natuline Ianof, Renato Anghinah, Ricardo Nitrini, Giovanni Guido Cerri, Juan Fortea, Carlos Alberto Buchpiguel, Claudia Costa Leite

“…Visual analysis was performed by a blinded neuroradiologist and a blinded nuclear physician. …”
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Reemplazo total de cadera en pacientes menores de 50 años: ¿tiene la fijación no cementada mejores resultados? by L. Perez Alamino, G. Garabano, J. Rodriguez, F. Lopreite, C. Pesciallo

“…The purpose of this study was to compare the long-term results three different types of fixations in patients under 50 years old. Methods: Cemented, hybrid and cementless fixations were assessed in patients under 50 years old with a minimum follow-up of 8 years. …”
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Evaluation of the clinical efficacy of modified LSC transplantation plus BCL implantation in the treatment of pterygium by Ying Li, Linxia Meng, Liyan Gong, Xiao Wang, Xiaoding Yang, Tao Li

“…Abstract Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of modified limbal stem cell transplantation(Modified LSC transplantation) and bandage contact lens(BCL) implantation in pterygium surgery. Methods A total of 479 patients with primary pterygium who were admitted to our hospital from March 2019 to March 2023 were randomly divided into three groups: the normal group (Group A: 89 patients), the control group (Group B: 195 patients), and the modified group (Group C: 195 patients). …”
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Effects of curcumin on serum inflammatory biomarkers in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Han-Chien Hsueh, Guan-Ru Ho, Shiang I. Tzeng, Kai-Hsiang Liang, Yi-Shiung Horng

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis (SRMA) aimed to evaluate the effects of curcumin on changes in serum inflammatory biomarkers in patients with knee OA. Methods The PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and EBSCOhost databases were systematically searched from inception to March 28, 2025 to identify all randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that examined the use of curcumin for treating knee OA. …”
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Implementation of the OHS-interRAI for regular oral health assessments by non-dental caregivers: focus group study using a SWOT analysis by Patricia Ann Ivonne Vandenbulcke, Johanna de Almeida Mello, Florence Marleen Paulien Piccart, Jan De Lepeleire, Emilie Schoebrechts, Anja Declercq, Dominique Declerck, Joke Duyck

“…This qualitative study explores caregivers’ experiences with the OHS-interRAI to guide its further optimisation and implementation. Methods Qualitative data were collected from non-dental caregivers (e.g., nurses, nurse aides) between February-November 2023 within a cluster randomised controlled trial comprising one control and two intervention groups. …”
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KEANEKARAGAMAN SPESIES AMFIBI DAN REPTIL DI KAWASAN SUAKA MARGASATWA SERMODAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA by D S Yudha, R Eprilurahman, I A Muhtianda, D F Ekarini, O C Ningsih

“…Sampling was conducted during day and night using several methods viz. VES (Visual Encounter Survey), Time Search, and Road Cruising. …”
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Retinal Imaging Biomarkers and Correlation to Systemic Disease Activity in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease by Sandra Hoyek, MD, Celine Chaaya, MD, Colin A. Lemire, BS, Omar Halawa, MD, Francisco Altamirano, MD, Natasha M. Archer, MD, Efren Gonzalez, MD, Nimesh A. Patel, MD

“…Main Outcome Measures: Systemic findings included the number of hospitalizations, number of strokes, treatment with hydroxyurea, hemoglobin (Hgb), and fetal Hgb levels, and time-averaged mean velocity (TAMV) in the right middle cerebral artery (RMCA) and left middle cerebral artery (LMCA) on transcranial Doppler (TCD). Methods: Total retinal thickness was measured on macular OCT (Spectralis OCT2, Heidelberg Engineering). …”
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RECOMMENDED TACTICS FOR THE EVALUATION OF POTENTIALLY MALIGNANT DISORDERS IN THE ORAL CAVITY by S.V. Kolomiiets, K.O. Udaltsova, V.I. Shynkevych

“… Since oral cavity, head and neck are relatively well-visualized anatomical sites, the dentists have multifold possibilities for the evaluation of the oral mucosa, face skin, lips, and neck lymph nodes during their routine work. …”
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TLR3-overexpressing umbilical cord mesenchymal stromal cells suppress immune responses to attenuate high-risk corneal transplantation rejection by Yaqi Cheng, Huaxin Chen, Simin Gu, Weihua Li, Huan Yu, Jianqiang Zhang, Huini Zhang, Jiayi Lin, Haocheng Zhu, Youyu Liu, Wenqiong Li, Ting Fu, Haoyu Zeng, Tao Wang, Shiqi Ling

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On Sergey Kuryokhin’s Film Music: from Mechanics to Affect / О феномене киномузыки Сергея Курехина: от механики к аффекту by Kononenko Natalia G. / Кононенко Н.Г.

“…The image of a music box— a visual leitmotif voiced by Kuryokhin’s “mechanical” music—becomes an absurdist metaphor of the social order demonstrated in the film. …”
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Internal Limiting Membrane Flap Enhances Macular Hole Closure Rates in Highly Myopic Eyes: A Case-Control Study by Poh SSJ, Tsai ASH, Chou HD, Chee ML, Wang CT, Ting DSW, Lai CC, Lee SY

“…Stanley SJ Poh,1,2 Andrew SH Tsai,1,2 Hung-Da Chou,3,4 Miao Li Chee,5 Chung-Ting Wang,3 Daniel SW Ting,1,2,5 Chi-Chun Lai,3,4 Shu Yen Lee1 1Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore; 2Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore; 3Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Main Branch, Taoyuan, Taiwan; 4College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; 5Singapore Eye Research Institute, SingaporeCorrespondence: Shu Yen Lee, Surgical Retina Department, Singapore National Eye Centre, 11 Third Hospital Avenue, 168751, Singapore, Tel + 65-65757281, Email shuyen29@gmail.comPurpose: To compare the anatomical and functional outcomes of macular hole (MH) surgery in high myopia (HM) versus non-HM eyes.Patient and Methods: This is a retrospective case-control study of patients who underwent MH repair between 2018 and 2022. …”
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Five years comparation of efficacy and safety after ICL-V4c implantation for high and super high myopia correction by Qi Wan, Li Chen, Peiyuan He, Ran Wei, Ke Ma, Hongbo Yin, Jing Tang, Ying-ping Deng

“…Objectives The objective of the investigation is to examine the long term efficacy, safety, and predictability of ICL-V4c implantation for high and super-high myopic patients in order to provide reliable guidance for the selection of refractive surgical procedures.Methods We reviewed 125 eyes from 64 patients who implanted ICL-V4c at the Refractive Surgery Center of West China Hospital in Chengdu, China, between May 2015 and January 2017. …”
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Impact of myosteatosis on prognosis in multiple myeloma patients: A subgroup analysis of 182 cases and development of a nomogram by Jun-Peng Liu, Xing-Chen Yao, Ming Shi, Zi-Yu Xu, Yue Wu, Xiang-Jun Shi, Meng Li, Xin-Ru Du

“…Background: This study aims to explore the prognostic value of myosteatosis in multiple myeloma (MM) and to analyze the factors influencing myosteatosis. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 182 patients treated for MM at our institution from 2009 to 2020 who underwent MRI examinations. …”
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Stress Reduction in Perioperative Care: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial by Haridimos Kondylakis, Irene Alice Chicchi Giglioli, Dimitrios Katehakis, Hatice Aldemir, Paul Zikas, George Papagiannakis, Santiago Hors-Fraile, Pedro L González-Sanz, Konstantinos Apostolakis, Constantine Stephanidis, Francisco J Núñez-Benjumea, Rosa M Baños-Rivera, Luis Fernandez-Luque, Angelina Kouroubali

“…The intervention program also makes use of advanced data-driven techniques to deliver tailored patient education and lifestyle support. MethodsA total of 74 patients scheduled for surgery across 4 hospitals in 3 European countries were enrolled in this study from September 2021 to March 2022. …”
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A Review of Degradation and Reliability Analysis of a Solar PV Module by Zafar Ullah Khan, Adnan Daud Khan, Khalid Khan, Soliman Abdul Karim Al Khatib, Shahbaz Khan, Muhammad Qasim Khan, Abid Ullah

“…Data-driven analytical methods, such as DL (Deep Learning) ML (Machine Learning) models, have astounding computational abilities to process large amounts of data, with diverse features, and with minimal computation time. …”
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Monitoring Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) distribution in the Southern Ocean: environmental DNA (eDNA) adds to the toolbox by Leonie Suter, Leonie Suter, Alicia Burns, Alicia Burns, Alicia Burns, Sophie Bestley, Sophie Bestley, Jez Bird, Madeleine J. Brasier, Madeleine J. Brasier, Martin Cox, Martin Cox, Derek Hamer, Olivia J. Johnson, So Kawaguchi, So Kawaguchi, So Kawaguchi, Rob King, Rob King, Andreas Klocker, Jessica Melvin, Christine K. Weldrick, Christine K. Weldrick, Simon Wotherspoon, Ben Raymond, Ben Raymond

“…Both methods detected Antarctic krill at great depths (recent eDNA: 4300 m; visual: 3080 m). …”
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Efficacy and safety of 650 nm invasive laser acupuncture on non-specific chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial by Yejin Hong, Dongwoo Nam, Dongwoo Nam, Changsop Yang, Byoung-Kab Kang, Ae-Ran Kim, Kyung Min Shin, Jihye Kim, Saerom Jeon, Gwang-Cheon Park, Jae-Hong Kim, Jae-Hong Kim

“…BackgroundThe study aims to determine whether 650 nm invasive laser acupuncture (ILA) is safe and effective for pain relief in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP).MethodsThis randomized clinical trial was conducted in two hospitals in Korea. …”
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Markers of Epstein–Barr virus in clinical assessment of Russian patients with nasopharyngeal cancer by K. V. Smirnova, N. B. Senuta, I. V. Botezatu, A. V. Ignatova, T. E. Dushenkina, A. A. Zolotarev, A. V. Lichtenstein, V. E. Gurtsevich

“…Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is equally widespread in the endemic and non-endemic world regions for nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). …”
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