Measurements of white-to-white corneal diameter and anterior chamber parameters using the Pentacam AXL wave and their correlations in the adult Saudi population by Wafa M. Alotaibi, Naveen Challa, Saif Hassan Alrasheed, Rahaf Nasser Abanmi

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Vitrectomy with or without internal limiting membrane peeling for idiopathic epiretinal membrane: A meta-analysis. by Wei-Cheng Chang, Chin Lin, Cho-Hao Lee, Tzu-Ling Sung, Tao-Hsin Tung, Jorn-Hon Liu

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Vitrectomy with ILM peeling results in better visual improvement in long-term follow-ups and lower ERM recurrence rates, and vitrectomy with only ERM peeling is more efficacious in reduction of CRT than is vitrectomy with ILM peeling.…”
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Efficacy and safety of faricimab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Francisco Rodríguez, Daniel Samacá-Samacá, Claudia Hernández-Castillo, Laura Prieto-Pinto, Carolina Sardi, Hugo Ocampo, Joshua Kock, Fabián Hernández

“…Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of faricimab compared with other anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents in treating neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) patients.Methods and analysis A systematic review (SR) was conducted up to January 2023. …”
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Efficacy of Cheiranthus Cheiri in the Treatment of Pericoronitis: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial with Molecular Docking by Shubhamoy Ghosh, Aritra Roy Chowdhury, Sarbendu Paul, Avipsha Sarkar, Abhijit Rana, Mousumi Koley, Indrani Halder, Suman Chandra, Subhranil Saha

“…Subsequently, molecular docking of CC was performed to predict the binding affinity of ligands to receptor proteins. Materials and Methods: A 14-day, double-blind, randomized (2:1), placebo-controlled trial was undertaken at the Dental Outpatient Department of D. …”
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Intraocular pressure and ocular biomechanical parameters vary between generations of the ocular response analyzer in healthy and ectatic eyes by Phillip T. Yuhas, Maddison M. Fortman, Michael Nye, Ashraf M. Mahmoud, Cynthia J. Roberts, Cynthia J. Roberts

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Cervical transcutaneous vagal neuromodulation in chronic pancreatitis patients with chronic pain: A randomised sham controlled clinical trial. by Janusiya Anajan Muthulingam, Søren Schou Olesen, Tine Maria Hansen, Christina Brock, Asbjørn Mohr Drewes, Jens Brøndum Frøkjær

“…We investigated the pain-relieving effects of transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation in comparison to sham treatment in chronic pancreatitis patients.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a randomised double-blinded, sham-controlled, crossover trial in patients with chronic pancreatitis. …”
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Efficacy of Intravitreal Brolucizumab Switch in Pachychoroid Neovasculopathy by Nicolò Ribarich, Marco Battista, Lisa Checchin, Riccardo Sacconi, Francesco Bandello, Giuseppe Querques

“…While BCVA remained stable, the number of brolucizumab injections required to resolve SRF emerged as a predictor of final visual outcome, suggesting that an earlier switch in non-responders might optimize anatomical results. …”
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Crisis versus extended care: bimodal distribution of length of stay in psychiatric inpatients by Andreas B. Hofmann, Tobias R. Spiller, Jeremy A. Rapaport, Philipp Homan, Erich Seifritz, Stefan Vetter, Stephan T. Egger, Achim Burrer

“…Using both linear and logarithmic visualizations, we examined LoS distribution patterns across diagnostic groups based on ICD-10 classifications. …”
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Evaluation of a Bayesian Belief Network tool for translating science and informing policy: the case of antibiotic misuse in Tanzania by Miss Madeleine Clarkson, Dr Katherine L Keenan, Dr Edward Lavender, Prof Stephen E Mshana, Dr Martha F Mushi, Prof Matthew TG Holden, Dr V Anne Smith

“…Thus, the supportive presence of researchers during engagement proved an essential component speeding users’ use of the tool and establishing the tools additional value as a visual aid in co-productive discussions. Conclusions: The study shows the value of BBN visuals for translating system-complexities to non-expert audiences can be further enhanced by interactive engagement (afforded by a web-based application) and the support of researchers during model exploration. …”
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Survey of Glaucoma Practice Patterns Among Members of The Philippine Glaucoma Society by Edgar Felipe U. Leuenberger, MD, DPBO, James Paul S. Gomez, MD, DPBO, Karlo Paolo L. Alejo, MD, DPBO, Robert Edward T. Ang, MD, DPBO, Maria Zita Zagala-Meriales, MD, DPBO, Pamela C. Allarey, MD, DPBO, Aldo Mar B. Cariaga, MD, DPBO, John Mark S. De Leon, MD, DPBO, Sammy L. Ang, MD, DPBO

“…Objective: To identify the glaucoma clinical practice patterns among the members of the Philippine Glaucoma Society (PGS) from 2015 to 2016 using an online survey. Methods: An online link was sent to each consenting PGS member which directed them to two poll sites. …”
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UAV-OVD: Open-Vocabulary Object Detection in UAV Imagery via Multi-Level Text-Guided Decoding by Lijie Tao, Guoting Wei, Zhuo Wang, Zhaoshuai Qi, Ying Li, Haokui Zhang

“…Although the majority of existing methods are developed under closed-set assumptions, and some recent studies have begun to explore open-vocabulary or open-world detection, their application to UAV imagery remains limited and underexplored. …”
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The Use of Large Language Models and Their Association With Enhanced Impact in Biomedical Research and Beyond by Huzi Cheng, Wen Shi, Bin Sheng, Aaron Y. Lee, Josip Car, Varun Chaudhary, Atanas G. Atanasov, Nan Liu, Yue Qiu, Qingyu Chen, Tien Yin Wong, Yih‐Chung Tham, Ying‐Feng Zheng

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Incidence and Risk Factors for Femoral Malrotation Following Intramedullary Nailing of Trochanteric Fractures: A CT-Based Analysis by Chao Han M.D, Xiao-dan Li M.D, Zhe Han M.D, Qiang Dong M.D

“…Objective To quantify rotational displacement following intramedullary nail fixation for intertrochanteric femoral fractures using three-dimensional (3D) CT imaging, analyze associated risk factors, and evaluate its clinical significance. Methods This study enrolled a cohort of 252 patients who underwent intramedullary nail fixation for intertrochanteric femoral fractures between 2019 and 2023. …”
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Multimodal Digital Learning and Local Indigenous Frameworks to Enhance Critical Thinking in History Learning by Suci Rahayu, Sariyatun Sariyatun, Leo Agung Sutimin, Deny Tri Ardianto

“… Background: Critical thinking is fundamental to teaching history, yet student analysis is often limited by traditional methods that rely primarily on lecture. Using local Indigenous history in context and accessing multimodal digital materials enhances the learning experience and encourages active thinking at a higher level. …”
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Preliminary insights into serum metabolomics in atrophic myopic maculopathy: potential link to fatty acid metabolism dysregulation by Yuanyuan Fan, Bintao Xie, Lifeng Chen, Mengai Wu, Li Lin, Zhijie Wang, Bin Zheng

“…This study compared serum metabolite profiles between patients with high myopia with and without AMM. Methods: This case–control study included 57 adults with high myopia (30 with AMM, 27 without AMM). …”
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Assessment of Relationship between Neovascularization Type Using Wide Field Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Eyes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy by Akshita Aggarwal, Dibya Prabha, Brijesh Takkar, Sobha Sivaprasad, Padmaja Kumari Rani

“…Ischemic index (ISI), nonperfusion area, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and the need for adjunctive interventions (additional laser or vitreoretinal surgery) were correlated with treatment response to panretinal photocoagulation (PRP). …”
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Histological study of potassium 2-((4-amino-5-(morpholinomethyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-yl)thio)acetate (PKR-173) corrective influence on the chickens liver state in the condition of... by R. O. Shcherbyna, Ye. V. Vashchyk

“…In order to confirm the visual data according to the task, a semi-quantitative assessment of the PKR-173 and thiotriazoline corrective effect on chickens liver parenchyma morphological state was carried out. …”
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The Relationship Between Preferred Learning Styles and Academic Achievement of Undergraduate Health Sciences Students Compared to Other Disciplines at a Middle Eastern University U... by Gangadharan S, Al Mezeini K, Gnanamuthu SS, Al Marshoudi KA

“…Visual learners prefer observing; Aural learners favor listening to lectures; Reading/Writing learners engage through texts and notes; Kinesthetic learners benefit from tactile activities.Purpose: To compare learning style preferences of undergraduate health sciences students with other disciplines and examine the relationship between VARK scores and academic performance.Methods: A cross-sectional study of 347 undergraduate students recorded demographic data and responses to the Arabic version of the VARK questionnaire. …”
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Immunological parameters of maternal peripheral blood as predictors of future pregnancy outcomes in patients with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss by Yingrong Li, Irene X. Y. Wu, Xuan Wang, Jinlu Song, Quan Chen, Weiru Zhang

“…Additionally, models were visualized by constructing dynamic and static nomograms. …”
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Comparison of efficacy and safety between unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus uniportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion f... by Yi Ding, Hao Chen, Gang Wu, Tao Xie, Liulong Zhu, Xuepeng Wang

“…There were no significant differences in the intraoperative blood loss, hospital length of stay, complication rate, visual analogue scale scores, or Oswestry disability index between the two groups. …”
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