Novel minimally invasive carpal tunnel release using a specialized surgical kit: a prospective multi-center case series by Hsuan-Fu Chen, Shun-Min Chang, Chih-Ming Kao, Yu-Lin Chen, Li-Ting Kao, Ya-Chuan Hsu, Yin-Chih Fu, Yan-Hsiung Wang, Wen-Chih Liu, Tien-Ching Lee

“…This study evaluates a novel minimally invasive surgical technique using a specialized instrument for carpal tunnel release. Methods In this prospective multi-center case series, 41 patients underwent minimally invasive carpal tunnel release using a novel surgical kit. …”
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Global trends in the use of artificial intelligence for urological tumor histopathology: A 20-year bibliometric analysis by Fazhong Dai, Yifeng He, Juan Duan, Kangjian Lin, Qian Lv, Zhongxiang Zhao, Yesong Zou, Jianhong Jiang, Zongtai Zheng, Xiaofu Qiu

“…This study conducted a 20-year bibliometric analysis to map global research trends and innovations in AI-driven urological pathology. Methods For this bibliometric analysis, literature from 2004 to 2024 was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. …”
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Key Decision‐Making in Post‐Failed Internal Fixation of Intertrochanteric Fractures Hip Arthroplasty: A Multicenter Retrospective Study on Fracture Healing's Impact on Femoral Comp... by Jiexin Huang, Jiagu Huang, Haiqi Ding, Jianhua Lyu, Changyu Huang, Yang Chen, Qijin Wang, Hongyan Li, Baijian Wu, Ying Huang, Minghui Yang, Xinyu Fang, Wenming Zhang

“…This study aimed to explore how the healing status of fractures after FIF‐ITF failure affects the choice of femoral stem and clinical outcomes. Methods Our retrospective cohort study reviewed 105 cases of patients with FIF‐ITF who underwent hip arthroplasty at three tertiary Grade A hospitals between December 2012 and December 2022. …”
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18F-NaF PET/CT in Presumed Aseptic Pseudarthrosis after Spinal Fusion: Correlation with Findings at Revision Surgery and Intraoperative Cultures by Yacine El Yaagoubi, Jean-Edouard Loret, Eric Lioret, Clément Thomas, Adrien Simonneau, Laurent Vinikoff, Caroline Prunier-Aesch, Alain Chetanneau, Laurent Philippe, Maja Ogielska, Louis Bernard

“…Because alterations of bone metabolism may precede structural anatomical changes on computed tomography (CT), we aimed to investigate the ability of fluorine 18 sodium fluoride positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-NaF PET/CT) to identify pseudarthrosis after spinal fusion using surgical revision as the reference standard. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 18F-NaF PET/CT scans performed between February 2019 and September 2020 in patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion. …”
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The Golden Year? Early Intervention Yields Superior Outcomes in Chronic Pelvic Pain with Pudendal Neuralgia: A Comparative Analysis of Early vs. Delayed Treatment by Alexandru Ciudin, Albert Carrion, Rosa Regue, Alfredo Rodriguez, Eduardo Garcia-Cruz, Diana Finkelstein, Claudia Mercader, Cristian Toma, Razvan Popescu, Cristian Persu, Sergi Colom, Narcis Camps, Ramon Serrate, María José Ribal

“…Pudendal nerve infiltration is a recognized treatment, but the optimal timing of intervention remains unclear. Methods: This prospective study included 81 patients diagnosed with PN and treated with pudendal nerve infiltrations. …”
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Atrial fibrillation and clinical outcomes 1 to 3 years after myocardial infarction by Satoshi Yasuda, Christopher B Granger, David B Brieger, Shaun G Goodman, Karolina Andersson Sundell, Tabassome Simon, Dirk Westermann, Anthony P Carnicelli, Ruth Owen, Mauricio G Cohen, Katarina Hedman, Stuart J Pocock, Jose Carlos Nicolau

“…We compared characteristics, quality of life and clinical outcomes in stable patients post-MI with/without AF.Methods/results The prospective, international, observational TIGRIS (long Term rIsk, clinical manaGement and healthcare Resource utilization of stable coronary artery dISease) registry included 8406 patients aged ≥50 years with ≥1 atherothrombotic risk factor who were 1–3 years post-MI. …”
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Charting progress in learning health systems: A systematic review of 5 years of definitions, models, and frameworks by Louise A. Ellis, Georgia Fisher, Maree Saba, Genevieve Dammery, Kate Churruca, Samantha Spanos, Carolynn L. Smith, Bianca Forrester, Yvonne Zurynski, Jeffrey Braithwaite

“…This review of the LHS literature consolidates current understanding of LHS definitions, models, frameworks, and underlying theory, relative to their initial conceptualization by the IoM. Methods Three academic databases (PubMed, Embase, and Scopus) were searched for peer‐reviewed literature between 2018 and 2023. …”
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Research trends and hotspots of acupuncture therapy for obesity from 2004 to 2023: A bibliometric analysis by Jinkun Wang, Kangdi Cao, Zhaoyi Chen, Tianli Lyu, Qiuyu Xia, Lu Liu, Bin Li

“…Objectives: To investigate the characteristics, hotspots, and frontiers of global scientific output in acupuncture research for obesity over the past two decades. Methods: We retrieved publications on acupuncture for obesity published from 2004 to 2023 from the Web of Science Core Collection. …”
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Association of <i>OPRM1</i> and <i>OPRD1</i> Polymorphisms with Pain and Opioid Adverse Reactions in Colorectal Cancer by Carolina Gutiérrez-Cáceres, Nikolas Ávila, Leslie C. Cerpa, Matías F. Martínez, Carlos E. Irarrazabal, Benjamín Torres, Olga Barajas, Nelson M. Varela, Luis A. Quiñones

“…This study evaluated the association of <i>OPRM1</i> (rs1799971 and rs510769) and <i>OPRD1</i> (rs2236861) polymorphisms with pain severity, opioid efficacy, and ADRs in Chilean colorectal cancer patients. <b>Methods</b>: The genotypes of <i>OPRM1</i> and <i>OPRD1</i> polymorphisms and clinical data from 69 colorectal cancer patients were analyzed. …”
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Investigating the impact of teleworking during the COVID-19 pandemic on work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and psychosocial factors of employees: a review article by Neda Ghasemi, Hosein Fallah, Mohamadhosein Nabian, Morteza Ghasemi, gholamhosein Halvani, Amirmohamad Najafipour

“…The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of teleworking on musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial factors in the days of Corona. Materials and Methods: This research was done by a review method. …”
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Effect of Sensory Integration Therapy on Attention Span and Gross Motor Skills in Children with Down Syndrome: A Quasi-experimental Study by Manshi Baberwal, Dimple Choudhry, Anjali, Anshu Kumari, Mallika Jhandai, Pankaj Bhardwaj, Ekta

“…Aim: To find out the effect of SIT on attention span and gross motor skills in children with DS. Materials and Methods: The present quasi-experimental study was conducted in various special schools in Rohtak, Haryana, India and at College of Physiotherapy, Pt. …”
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COVID‐19 and Healthcare Workers Burnt out: A Qualitative Study of Burnout Experiences of Healthcare workers in a Secondary Hospital in Ghana by Seth Christopher Yaw Appiah, Elvis Mwinsome Sobiesuo, Bernard Obeng, Elsie Asamoah, Comfort Badu Mantey, Peter Dwumah, Mary Sefa Boampong, Abena Afrakomah Boateng, Richard Ofori, Michael Nimoh, Josephine Boakyewaa Nyarko, Jonathan Mensah Dapaah

“…Design Descriptive phenomenological design. Methods The study adopted a qualitative approach, anchored on a descriptive phenomenological design to explore the dynamics of burnt‐out experienced by 12 healthcare staff at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) hospital in Ghana during the COVID‐19 pandemic. …”
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Effects of different grain types on nutrient apparent digestibility, glycemic responses, and fecal VFA content in weaned foals by Xinxin Huang, Qian Li, Xuanyue Li, Chao Li, Jiahao Li, Linjiao He, Hongxin Jing, Fan Yang, Xiaobin Li

“…This study examines the impact of diets incorporating steam-flaked grains (corn, oats, and barley) on apparent nutrient digestibility, glycemic response, and fecal volatile fatty acid (VFA) composition in the weaned Kazakh foals. Methods Eighteen male Kazakh foals, weaned at 5 months, were randomly assigned to three groups (n = 6 per group) based on grain type: corn group (CG), oats group (OG), and barley group (BG). …”
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Socioeconomic disparities in the associations of age at last live birth with stroke and its subtypes among Chinese parous postmenopausal women: A prospective cohort study by Shiyi Shan, Weidi Sun, Jing Wu, Leying Hou, Zeyu Luo, Jiali Zhou, Jiayao Ying, Peige Song

“…Background: As a pivotal reproductive factor, age at last live birth (ALLB) plays a critical role in a woman's health trajectory, including the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Methods: In this prospective cohort study from the China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB), 148,456 parous postmenopausal women were included. …”
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Socket Preservation Technique Using Allogeneic and Xenogeneic Materials—A Preliminary Study by Piotr Wróbel, Adam Piecuch, Michał Bąk, Paweł Krynicki, Jakub Adamczyk, Piotr Mojżesz, Agnieszka Kiełboń, Sylwia Wójcik, Martin Starosta, Won-Pyo Lee, Tadeusz Morawiec

“…Additionally, bone biopsies taken from the grafted sites underwent histological evaluation. Methods: This study enrolled 10 generally healthy patients, who were divided into two equal groups. …”
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Ultrasonography Assessment of Neck Anatomy for Prediction of Difficult Mask Ventilation in Obese Patients: A Prospective Observational Study by Ignatius Wong Hsun-Hong, Azarinah Izaham, Syarifah Noor Nazihah Sayed Masri, Muhammad Maaya, Siti Nidzwani Mohamad Mahdi, Khazrul Nizar Abd Kader, Maryam Budiman, Yazmin Yaacob

“…Our objective was to determine the correlation between the preoperative ultrasonography of anterior neck anatomy and difficult mask ventilation in different obesity classes. <b>Methods</b>: A prospective, observational study enrolled 90 adult obese patients undergoing general anesthesia from December 2020 to November 2021 (30 patients for each class of obesity). …”
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Comprehensive genome-wide analysis of the HMGR gene family of Asparagus taliensis and functional validation of AtaHMGR10 under different abiotic stresses by Liangqin Zeng, Liangqin Zeng, Sylvia E. Brown, He Wu, Wenhua Dongchen, Yunbin Li, Chun Lin, Chun Lin, Zhengjie Liu, Zhengjie Liu, Zhengjie Liu, Zichao Mao, Zichao Mao, Zichao Mao

“…This study investigates the stress response mechanisms of the HMGR gene family in A. taliensis under abiotic stress conditions.MethodsA comprehensive genome-wide analysis of the HMGR gene family in A. taliensis was conducted. …”
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The WHEAT pilot trial—WithHolding Enteral feeds Around packed red cell Transfusion to prevent necrotising enterocolitis in preterm neonates: a multicentre, electronic patient recor... by Neena Modi, Jon Dorling, Chris Gale, Tjeerd Van Staa, Louise Linsell, Ursula Bowler, Ed Juszczak, Mark A Turner, Sena Jawad, Amanda Forster, Andy King, Jenny McLeish, Helen Robberts, Kayleigh Stanbury

“…The use of a simplified opt-out consent model and embedding trial processes within existing electronic patient record (EPR) systems provide opportunities to increase trial efficiency and recruitment.Methods and analysis We will undertake a randomised, controlled, multicentre, unblinded, pilot trial comparing two care pathways: continuing milk feeds (before, during and after red cell transfusions) and withholding milk feeds (for 4 hours before, during and for 4 hours after red cell transfusions), with infants randomly assigned with equal probability. …”
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Comparison of intravitreal anti-VEGF agents and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors in the treatment of cystoid macular edema secondary to retinitis pigmentosa by Jia Liang, Xueping Wu, Lu Chen, Lujia Feng, Xiangqing Hei, Yingying Diao, Yuke Ji, Huiyan Zheng, Zhenhua Zou, Dong Fang, Shaochong Zhang

“…PurposeTo compare the efficacy of intravitreal antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents with oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAIs) in treating cystoid macular edema (CME) secondary to retinitis pigmentosa (RP).MethodsThis retrospective study analyzed 98 patients (98 eyes) with RP-CME: 47 (48.0%) received intravitreal anti-VEGF agents (Ranibizumab or Bevacizumab) and 51 (52.0%) were treated with oral CAIs (methazolamide 50 mg/day or acetazolamide 500 mg/day). …”
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Age-Related Variations in Anterior, Posterior, and Total Corneal Astigmatism by Pothikamjorn T, Surawatsatien N, Ueathaweephol S, Somkijrungroj T

“…However, age-related changes and sex-based differences in PCA and TCA remain inconclusive due to limited sample sizes in previous studies.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional observational study using biometric measurements obtained with the IOLMaster 700. …”
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