Comparing the Dominant and Non-Dominant Leg Strength of Division I Collegiate Female Cutting Athletes to Jumping Athletes: A Pilot Study by Julia L Rapicavoli, Luis A Feigenbaum, Kathryn E Roach, Eryn K Milian

“… # Study Design Case control study. # Methods A total of 43 female Division I collegiate athletes from soccer, tennis, and volleyball teams participated in the study. …”
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THE STUDY OF PROKARYOTIC GENE EXPRESSION by Mihail Yu. Minaev, Anzhelika A. Makhova

“…One of the methods to evaluate the level of gene expression is a real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). …”
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Standalone cages versus plate-augmented fusion in multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: A 12-month prospective study balancing clinical equivalence and radiological s... by Sayed Mohamed Elgoyoushi

“…This prospective study compares the clinical and radiological outcomes of standalone cages versus plate-augmented systems in multilevel ACDF, addressing critical debates on biomechanical stability versus procedural simplicity. Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort of 100 patients undergoing multilevel ACDF (2+ levels) was equally divided into two groups: standalone cages (Group I, n = 50) and cages with ACP (Group II, n = 50). …”
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The Effect of Aromatherapy on Pain and Anxiety Levels Before Breast Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Ezgi Hancı, Yasemin Uslu, Erkin Arıbal

“…The patients’ anxiety and pain levels were assessed before and after the biopsy procedure using the state anxiety inventory and visual analogue scale, respectively. Results: Study population was 135 patients, equally divided between lavender, lavender-peppermint or control groups (each n = 45). …”
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Management and safety of same day bilateral intravitreal anti-VEGF injections in a treat-and-extend regimen by Christina Plasencia, Jonas Eschle, Katja Hatz

“…Treatment coordination followed one of four strategies: Equal TER, Coordinated TER, Mixed TER and pro re nata (PRN), and Asynchronous TER. …”
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Minimally Invasive Discectomy and Decompression for Lumbar Spine using Tubular Retractor System: Technique, Learning Curve and Outcomes by V A Kumar, Ramanadha Reddy, Vamsi Krishna Yerramneni, Swapnil Kolpakawar, K.S. Vishwa Kumar, Patlolla Pratyusha

“…Objective To study the indications, technical nuances, learning curve, and outcomes associated with minimally invasive tubular discectomy of spine (MITDS) and minimally invasive tubular decompression (MITD) using the tubular retractor system and compare the outcomes with open microdiscectomy and open decompression. Materials and Methods All patients who underwent MITDS and MITD received a trial of conservative management for 6 weeks prior to surgery. …”
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Mobility challenges for women: A case study of bus rapid transit Peshawar by Altaf Ayaz, Hamza Saleem, Muhammad Usama Bin Ayyub, Abdul Qadeer

“…Addressing these challenges is crucial for promoting gender equality and unlocking women's potential for growth. …”
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Comparative analysis of continuous pericapsular nerve group block and supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block for postoperative analgesia in total hip arthroplasty: a random... by Onur Baran, Ayhan Şahin, Cavidan Arar

“…Standardized ultrasound-guided techniques were used with equal volumes of local anesthetic. Pain scores were assessed postoperatively using the Visual Analog Scale. …”
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Risk Factors for Hip Fracture among Elderly Adults in Erbil City A Case-Control Study by Dara Abdulla Al-Banna

“… Objective: The study aimed to find out the factors associated with hip fracture among elderly adults in Erbil City. Methods: The present case-control study conducted among elderly participants in two governmental hospitals and Geriatric Home in Erbil City of Kurdistan Region of Iraq from 8th of March to 3rd of August 2016. …”
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Pain Intensity and Pain Catastrophizing Among Patients with Chronic Pain: The Mediating Effect of Self-Efficacy by Li J, Cui Y, Jia Q, Ouyang A, Hua Y

“…Jiayao Li,1,* Yi Cui,1,* Qiong Jia,2,* Anping Ouyang,3,* Yan Hua1 1Department of Nursing, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Military Medical Psychology, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yan Hua, Department of Nursing, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China, Email huayan1112@126.comAim: This study aimed to explore the mediating role of sense of self-efficacy in the relationship between pain intensity and pain catastrophizing among chronic pain patients.Methods: A questionnaire survey was administered to patients with chronic pain at the pain intervention departments of three tertiary hospitals in Shaanxi Province between July 2023 and July 2024. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Energy Technique with Gluteus Medius Strengthening Versus Gluteus Medius Strengthening Alone in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Ra... by Rabail Rani Soomro, Hossein Karimi, Syed Amir Gilani

“…Gluteus medius exercises, along with conventional treatment, are routinely given to patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction; however, the aim of this study is to explore the additional effects of the muscle energy technique (MET) on the quadratus lumborum along with strengthening of the gluteus medius on pain, disability and quality of life of patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Methods: Using a computer-generated random number table, seventy patients with unilateral sacroiliac joint pain were divided equally and randomly into two groups. …”
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Efficacy of Topical Azithromycin versus Systemic Doxycycline in Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction by Marwa Aly Zaky, Adel Galal Zaky, Moataz Fayez Elsawy, Kareem Fatehy Shehata, Mohamed Samy Abd Elaziz

“…The aim of this work was to compare the efficacy of azithromycin topical eye drops versus oral doxycycline in MGD individuals. Methods. This prospective comparative cohort research was carried out on 56 patients of both sexes of any age with symptomatic MGD. …”
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Comparison of Outcomes of Classical Lichtenstein and Modified Lichtenstein in Patients with Indirect Inguinal Hernia by Ghulam Fatima Komal Memon, Shahid Hussain Mirani, Sadia Saher Memon, Dharmoon Arija, Halar Habibullah, Meena Sadaf

“… Objective: This study aimed to compare the outcomes of classical Lichtenstein and modified Lichtenstein techniques in patients with indirect inguinal hernia. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Surgery, Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College, from September 2024 to February 2025. …”
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Intravitreal Ranibizumab versus Razumab in treatment naïve diabetic macular edema by Dhandapani A, Ravindran S, Muthusamy K, Muruganandham K, Kaliamurty S

“…This study provides a prospective real-world comparison of innovator ranibizumab and Razumab® in treatment-naïve DME patients, addressing the current gap in comparative data. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted involving 60 treatment-naïve DME patients, equally divided into two groups: Ranibizumab and Razumab®. …”
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First Experience in Small Incision Lenticule Extraction with the Femto LDV Z8 and Lenticule Evaluation Using Scanning Electron Microscopy by Mengmeng Wang, Fengju Zhang, Christine Carole Copruz, Longhui Han

“…To evaluate the specifications and technique properties of the new Femto LDV Z8 in creating intrastromal refractive lenticules during small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). Methods. Six enucleated porcine eyeballs were equally divided into two groups (Femto LDV Z8 or VisuMax) and were randomly assigned to three experienced refractive surgeons who performed SMILE on each group. …”
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The Effect of 8 Weeks of Selected TRX Exercises on Pain Intensity and Static and Dynamic Balance of Non-Athlete Girls with Non-specific Chronic Back Pain by Samira Gholizade, Hoda Mozayani, Amirhosein Barati, Ataalah Barati

“…Objective: The present study examines eight weeks of TRX training on the pain and suffering of non-athlete girls with chronic non-specific low back pain. Methods: The statistical population of the study includes non-athlete girls with non-specific low back pain in the two cities of Shiraz with pain of more than three months. …”
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Which Kind of Prognosis is Better in the Treatment of Cervical and Lumbar Disc Herniation with Coblation Nucleoplasty? by Zhang R, Chen S, Han L, Xu B, Guo Y, Wang L

“…Rongyi Zhang,1,* Shi Chen,2,* Liuhu Han,1,3 Bingbing Xu,1 Yuyu Guo,1 Likui Wang1 1Department of Pain Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of AnHui Medical University, HeFei, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Pain Medicine, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital, ShenZhen, People’s Republic of China; 3Anhui Medical University, HeFei, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Likui Wang, Department of Pain Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of AnHui Medical University, Shushan District, Hefei City, Anhui Province, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13705690702, Email wlk9560@163.comIntroduction: Coblation nucleoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure developed for the treatment of symptomatic disc herniation.Methods: We evaluated 118 cases of cervical and lumbar intervertebral discs treated with coblation nucleoplasty. …”
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Clinical and functional evaluation of patients with acute low back pain and radiculopathy treated with different energy doses of low level laser therapy by Jovičić Milica, Konstantinović Ljubica, Lazović Milica, Jovičić Vladimir

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of three different energy doses of LLLT in patients with acute LBP and radiculopathy. Methods. The study included 66 patients with acute LBP and radiculopathy who had been randomly divided into three groups (22 patients each) received three different doses of LLLT. …”
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Association of depression with sleep quality might be greater than that of pain intensity among outpatients with chronic low back pain by Wang H, Fu T, Hsu S, Hung C

“…This study aimed to investigate this issue.Patients and methods: A total of 225 outpatients with CLBP were enrolled from a general orthopedics clinic. …”
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Long-term results of elbow synovectomy and debridement in rheumatoid arthritis by Anastasia Aleksandrovna Roskidailo, S A Makarov, V N Amirdzhanova

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficiency of surgical treatment and the quality of life (QL) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and elbow damage. Subjects and methods. Fifty-three patients who had undergone elbow synovectomy and debridement were examined 11±5.2 years postoper atively. …”
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