Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion: An Observational Study of Functional and Radiological Outcome by Dana Abdel Hafeez, Hosam Abdel Hafeez, Omar A. Al-Mohrej, Mohammed A. Al-Rabiah, Hamzah M. F. Magableh, Ibrahim Bin Ahmed, Nazir Khan, Anwar M. Al-Rabiah

“…This prospective observational study seeks to address this gap by reporting these outcomes in patients treated at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) over a mean follow-up period of 5 years. Methods This case series amassed baseline patient data, encompassing gender, age, body mass index (BMI), American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) classification, operated level, and posterior fixation type. …”
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Clinical and social aspects of dysmenorrhea development by L. V. Pakharenko

“…Aim of the research was to determine clinical and social aspects of women with dysmenorrhea. Materials and methods. The study involved 155 women with diagnosis dysmenorrhea who formed the basic group. 55 persons had primary form of disease (the I group), 100 patients – secondary one (the II group). …”
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Effects of single femoral nerve block and continuous femoral nerve block on perioperative analgesia and muscle strength in elderly patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, a ra... by Yan Tao, Nan Cai, Juxia Zhang, Yan Zhou, Pengfei Liu

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of single femoral nerve block (SFNB) with 0.2% ropivacaine 50 ml on postoperative pain and muscle strength in elderly patients undergoing knee replacement.MethodsNinety-four patients scheduled for primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized into two groups. …”
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Gamma camera imaging characteristics of 203/212Pb as a theragnostic pair for targeted alpha therapy: a feasibility study by David Kästner, Holger Hartmann, Robert Freudenberg, Marc Pretze, Claudia Brogsitter, Michael K. Schultz, Jörg Kotzerke, Enrico Michler

“…The aim of this study was to investigate suitable imaging protocols and to characterize the scintigraphic imaging properties and their implications for the clinical feasibility as theragnostic isotopes. Methods Planar and SPECT/CT images were obtained with medium- and high-energy collimators on a Siemens Symbia Intevo 6 using a NEMA image quality phantom in various phantom setups and another body-shaped phantom with several inserts. …”
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Efficacy of Diclofenac and Ketoprofen Transdermal Patches for Postoperative Analgesia and their Effect on Renal Functions in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Ran... by Sandip Baheti, Vaibhavi Singh

“…Pain was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24 and 48 hours. …”
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Contextual factors related to aging determine force-based manipulation dosage: a prospective cross-sectional study by Michele J. Maiers, Alexander R. Sundin, Ryan J. Oster, Steven Kreul, Quinn Malone, Steven R. Passmore

“…This study aimed to determine whether contextual factors pertaining to aging result in the modulation of kinetic and kinematic parameters used by experienced clinicians when delivering SMT. Methods Participants were randomly presented with a series of 12 AI-generated patient vignettes, featuring both visual and auditory content and representing varying age-related contextual factors. …”
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The influence of socioeconomic position on patient-reported outcome measures following hip fractures – a register-based observational study on 35,206 patients from the Norwegian hi... by Cato Kjaervik, Jan-Erik Gjertsen, Eva Stensland, Jan Abel Olsen, Christer Kjaervik, Odd Soereide

“…Methods This was a nationwide retrospective cohort study using linked data from the Norwegian Hip Fracture Register and Statistics Norway. …”
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Conservative Treatment of Sesamoiditis: A Systematic Literature Review with Individual-Level Pooled Data Analysis by Carlo Biz, Maria Chiara Maccarone, Valentina Bonso, Elisa Belluzzi, Stefano Masiero, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Pietro Ruggieri

“…This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of conservative treatments for sesamoiditis by summarising individual-level data from published studies. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, ISI/Web of Science, and PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database) up to December 2024 in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines and following a protocol specifically devised for rare or underrepresented medical conditions. …”
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Breast Cancer Vlogs on YouTube: Descriptive and Content Analyses by Nina Morena, Elly Dimya Htite, Yitzchok Ahisar, Victoria Hayman, Carrie A Rentschler, Ari N Meguerditchian

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine (1) the forms of content about breast cancer that tend to be discussed in vlogs, (2) the reasons why women choose to vlog their breast cancer experiences, and (3) the potential for breast cancer vlogs to serve as an alternative or complement to peer-to-peer support as well as a site of digital community overall. MethodsYouTube was searched in incognito mode in November 2023 using the search terms “breast cancer vlog.” …”
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Ramulus Mori (Sangzhi) alkaloids ameliorate high-fat diet induced obesity in rats by modulating gut microbiota and bile acid metabolism by Xin Shang, Xin Shang, Yu Fu, Ying Wang, Shuxun Yan

“…ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to investigate the ability of Ramulus Mori (Sangzhi) alkaloid tablets (SZ-A) to ameliorate obesity and lipid metabolism disorders in rats subjected to a high-fat diet (HFD) through metagenomics, untargeted lipidomics, targeted metabolism of bile acid (BA), and BA pathways, providing a novel perspective on the management of metabolic disorders.MethodsIn this research, HFD-fed rats were concurrently administered SZ-A orally. …”
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A multimodal nomogram for benign-malignant discrimination of lung-RADS ≥4A nodules: integration of oxygen enhanced zero echo time MRI, CT radiomics, and clinical factors by Tiancai Yan, Ling Liu, Yuxin Li, Chunhui Qin, Haonan Guan, Tong Zhang

“…This study aimed to develop a preoperative prediction model integrating OE-ZTE-MRI/CT radiomics and clinical factors for benign-malignant discrimination of Lung-RADS ≥4A nodules and compare its performance against single-modality models.Methods99 nodules from 84 prospectively enrolled patients undergoing both LDCT and OE-ZTE-MRI were included. …”
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Microcirculatory Disorders in Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Morphological Study) by S. A. Perepelitsa, A. M. Golubev, V. V. Moroz

“…The purpose of the study is to evaluate morphological changes in lung vessels of preterm infants with the infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS).Material and Methods. Case history records and postmortem examination protocols of 70 preterm infants who died because of severe respiratory compromise as a result of IRDS were analyzed. …”
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Risk Factors and Prediction Model for Postoperative Pneumonia Following Hip Arthroplasty in Older Adults by Xiang B, Zhang J, Deng C, Yang H, Qian L, Zhang W

“…It often results in delayed recovery, prolonged hospital stays, and increased perioperative mortality rates.Objective: To analyze the risk factors for postoperative pneumonia in older adults undergoing hip arthroplasty and develop a nomogram-based prediction model using perioperative variables.Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 308 older adults who underwent hip arthroplasty. …”
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Water Kinetic Exercises’ Effects on Pain, Plantar Pressure, Disability, and Kinesiophobia in Chronic Low Back Pain: An Randomized Clinical Trail by Hossien Ashoury, Ali Yalfani, Mahdi Arjipour

“…This study aimed to evaluate the influence of closed and open kinetic chain exercises in water on plantar pressure variables, pain, disability, and kinesiophobia in men with non-specific chronic LBP (NSCLBP). Methods: Using a pre-post-test design, this randomized controlled trial included patients between the ages of 40 and 60 who had NSCLBP. …”
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Dynamics of Structural and Functional Changes of Patients with Dry Form Age-related Macular Degeneration after Double Filtration Plasmapheresis by A. A. Volozhev, A. N. Kulikov, A. N. Belskih, D. S. Maltsev, S. E. Bednova, E. N. Nikolaenko

“…To study along with data of OCT, OCT angiography, visometry, microperimetry and electroretinography structural and functional changes in the macular zone in patients with a dry form of age-related macular degeneration after the using of double filtration plasmapheresis.Patients and methods. The study included 63 patients (94 eyes) with an intermediate stage of dAMD. …”
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Bridging the gap: exploring students’ needs, knowledge, and preferences for delivering comprehensive sexuality education in Sierra Leone by Regina Mamidy Yillah, Rajeeb Kumar Sah, Anais Bash-Taqi, Augustus Osborne

“…This study examined the disconnect between students’ needs (both perceived and real), their knowledge, and their preferences for delivering comprehensive sexuality education in Sierra Leone. Methods This qualitative study, which was part of a broader research initiative by the Institute for Development and funded by the UK Foreign Commonwealth Development Office, explored the delivery of comprehensive sexuality education in Sierra Leone. …”
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Open radical cystectomy and ileal loop diversion under combined spinal-epidural anaesthesia for the elderly and frail by Sahin Kilic, Tayfun Sugur, Hayri Fatih Metinyurt, Yigit Demir, Eray Ozturk, Murat Sambel

“…This study compared clinical outcomes of open RC performed under combined spinal-epidural anaesthesia (CSEA) versus general anaesthesia in elderly and frail patients. Methods A retrospective evaluation was conducted on data from patients who underwent open RC at our institution between February 2023 and October 2024. …”
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Ultrasound assessment of botulinum toxin-A (BOTOX) injection into adult Arabian dromedary camels’ lips: efficacy in detection and localization by Mohamed Marzok, Jamal Hussen, Mahdi Al Dhafiri, Sherif Saleh, Hussein M. El-Husseiny, Mohamed W. El-Sherif, Abdullah Ayman al wail, Adel I. Almubarak, Mohamed Salem

“…Objective The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of ultrasound in detecting and localizing botulinum toxin injection sites in camels’ lips. Methods This study involved 18 adult Arabian dromedary camels (9 Magateer and 9 Majaheem breeds) from the Camel Research Center, King Faisal University. …”
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A Histopathological Study of Mean Eosinophil Count in Adult Gastrointestinal Pathologies: A Cross-sectional Study by Ashwini Annappa Moger, Padma Priya Kasukurti, Sulata M Kamath, SR Mangala Gowri, Karthik Yadavalli

“…Aim: To determine the eosinophil count and its distribution in various gastrointestinal lesions and to examine their association with final diagnosis. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the Department of Pathology, Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, India on a total of 503 biopsy samples from various sites of the GIT from 299 cases over a period of three months from January 2023 to March 2023. …”
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A machine learning model for predicting obesity risk in patients with diabetes mellitus: analysis of NHANES 2007–2018 by Wenqiang Wang, Ruiqing Mo, Xingyu Chen, Sijie Yang

“…This study aimed to identify key predictors of obesity and develop a machine learning-based predictive model for patients with T2DM using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).MethodsData from adults with diabetes were extracted from the NHANES 2007–2018 cycles. …”
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