Cinical, morphological and functional comparisons in acute period of ischemic hemispheric stroke by A. A. Kuznetsov

“…Statistical analysis was made with program Statistica 6.0 with the use of nonparametric methods (Mann-Whitney criterion), correlation analysis (Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient). …”
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Establishment of a patient-derived 3D in vitro meningioma model in xeno-free hydrogel for clinical applications by Mikkel Schou Andersen, Aaraby Yoheswaran Nielsen, Martin Wirenfeldt, Jeanette Krogh Petersen, Morten Winkler Møller, Christopher L. Powell, Anavaleria Castro, Grayson Herrgott, Tiit Mathiesen, Charlotte Aaberg Poulsen, Birgitte Brinkmann Olsen, Henning Bünsow Boldt, Christian Bonde Pedersen, Bo Halle, Frantz Rom Poulsen

“…Methods Four WHO grade 1 and one WHO grade 2 (third-passage, fresh) and 12 WHO grade 1 patient-derived meningioma cells (sixth-passage, frozen) and the malignant IOMM-Lee cell line were used to establish 2D and 3D models. …”
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Comparison of clinical efficacy between da Vinci® robotic surgery and laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer: a report of 550 cases by Zhang Cheng, Ma Rui, Duan Fuxiao, Gao Guangrong, Li Da

“…There are no significant differences in other perioperative outcomes and long-term survival, indicating that both methods are safe and effective.…”
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Epidemiological Characteristics and Trends in the Incidence of Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis in China from 2016 to 2022 by Caihong Xu, Yaxin Wen, Dongmei Hu, Yuhong Li, Yanlin Zhao

“…Descriptive epidemiological methods were used to analyze the population distribution, and temporal and spatial distribution (also known as the three-dimensional distribution in epidemiology). …”
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Prognostic value of tumor-infiltrating T-lymphocytes density in the therapeutic response to initial platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer by Novaković-Lacković Lora, Latinović-Tadić Ljilja, Stanetić Mirko, Lacković Marko

“…To assess the density of CD4+ and CD8+ T-lymphocytes, the number of lymphocytes was determined at ×200 magnification (1.1 mm2). Three visual fields with the densest lymphocyte infiltrate were selected for counting, and the values of all individual fields were added up. …”
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Overloaded Vertebral Body Following Consecutive Three‐Level Hybrid Surgery Comparing with Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion by Shi‐hao Chen, Ya‐ling Li, Hao Liu, Ting‐kui Wu, Kang‐kang Huang, Ming‐he Yao, Bei‐yu Wang

“…Clinical outcomes were evaluated using visual analog scale (VAS) scores for neck and arm pain, Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) scores, and neck disability index (NDI) scores. …”
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Machine Learning–Based Prediction of Early Complications Following Surgery for Intestinal Obstruction: Multicenter Retrospective Study by Pinjie Huang, Jirong Yang, Dizhou Zhao, Taojia Ran, Yuheng Luo, Dong Yang, Xueqin Zheng, Shaoli Zhou, Chaojin Chen

“…Overall, 7 machine learning methods were used to establish prediction models, with their performance appraised via the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC), accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and F1-score. …”
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A Mobile App (Joint Effort) to Support Cannabis Use Self-Management and Reinforce the Use of Protective Behavioral Strategies: Development Process and Usability Testing by José Côté, Patricia Auger, Gabrielle Chicoine, Jinghui Cheng, Sylvie Cossette, Guillaume Fontaine, Christine Genest, Shalini Lal, Judith Lapierre, M Gabrielle Pagé, Marc-André Maheu-Cadotte, Geneviève Rouleau, Billy Vinette, Didier Jutras-Aswad

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to describe the development process and usability testing of Joint Effort, a CU self-management mobile app prototype centered on promoting the use of PBSs among young adults with any past 30-day CU. MethodsIntervention mapping (IM) and a co-design approach were used. …”
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Preliminary research indicates that mechanical force through Pioze1 enhances local immunity during NPWT treatment for spinal infections by Hao Xing, Junlin Pan, Huan Liu, Yanan Wang, Zhengqi Chang

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the mechanism by which Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) regulates local immune responses in spinal infection through Piezo1-mediated mechanical stress, and elucidate its potential role in the treatment of spinal infections.MethodsFrom July 2021 to April 2022, a total of 7 patients with spinal infection treated with NPWT at our department were included in the study. …”
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Sociodemographic and Socioeconomic Determinants for the Usage of Digital Patient Portals in Hospitals: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Digital Divide by Nina Goldberg, Christin Herrmann, Paola Di Gion, Volker Hautsch, Klara Hefter, Georg Langebartels, Holger Pfaff, Lena Ansmann, Ute Karbach, Florian Wurster

“…Data on sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors and statistical outcomes were extracted, and study quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal tool. Results were visualized using forest and funnel plots to assess heterogeneity and publication bias. …”
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Imaging and clinical efficacy analysis of minimally invasive reduction and crossbar external fixation in the treatment of Sanders Ⅱ and Ⅲ calcaneal fractures by Jianchuan Wang, Jianchuan Wang, Tianmin Guan, Qiwen Xue

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy of percutaneous minimally invasive reduction combined with crossbar external fixation in the treatment of Sanders type II and III calcaneal fractures.MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed on 65 patients with Sanders type II and III calcaneal fractures who were treated at Zhongshan Hospital affiliated with Dalian University between February 2019 and June 2021. …”
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Machine learning–based quantification of overall and internal ultrasound characteristics for diagnosing malignant partially cystic thyroid nodules by Yutong Zhang, Jue Jiang, Aqian Chen, Dong Zhang, Dong Zhang, Lirong Wang, Xin Yuan, Xin He, Shanshan Yu, Juan Wang, Qi Zhou

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Head-mounted display-based (HMD) vs desktop-based (DB) virtual reality anatomy: A preliminary usability study by Zaitunnatakhin Zamli, Rohaini Ramli, Hidayah Sulaiman, Mohd Zulfaezal Che Azemin, Wan Muhamad Salahudin Wan Salleh, Nurul Asyiqin Yusof, Imran Mahalil, Azmi Mohd. Yusof

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Associations Between Cerebral Perfusion Pressure, Hemodynamic Parameters, and Cognitive Test Values in Normal-Tension Glaucoma Patients, Alzheimer’s Disease Patients, and Healthy C... by Akvile Stoskuviene, Edvinas Chaleckas, Evelina Grusauskiene, Laimonas Bartusis, Guven Celikkaya, Ingrida Januleviciene, Antanas Vaitkus, Arminas Ragauskas, Yasin Hamarat

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Validation of the Thai version of the quality of recovery scale (QoR-14-Thai) after elective abdominal surgery under general anesthesia by Lalisa Saeaeh, Pornprom Sitthivethayanont, Theerawat Chalacheewa, Tharin Thampongsa, Chakrit Sukying, Rojnarin Komonhirun, Lisa Sangkum

“…In this study, we aimed to validate a translated Thai version of the QoR-15 in patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery under general anesthesia. Methods This was a single-center observational cohort study. …”
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Effects of Switching to Netarsudil/Latanoprost Fixed Dose Combination from Various Latanoprost Regimens: The Phase 4 MORE Study by Bacharach J, Sadri E, Sawhney G, Kopczynski C, Merchea MM

“…Additional inclusion criteria were current treatment regimens with latanoprost monotherapy, latanoprost plus 1 additional IOP-lowering agent, or latanoprost plus 2 agents; current IOP-lowering regimen stable for ≥ 30 days prior to baseline visit; treated morning IOP ≥ 20 mmHg at baseline visit; and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 20/100 or better in both eyes. …”
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Integrated microbiome and metabolome analysis reveals a novel interplay between gut microbiota and metabolites in differentiated thyroid carcinoma by Xue Jiang, Qian Liu, Dongkun Xu, Hua Pang, Yuhong Shi

“…Our study aimed to identify and classify gut microbiota and metabolites associated with DTC. Methods 90 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of DTC and 33 healthy volunteers donated stool samples for our analysis. …”
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Sustained response to guselkumab regardless of baseline characteristics in patients with active psoriatic arthritis and inadequate response to TNF inhibitors: results from the phas... by Iain B McInnes, Laura C Coates, Philipp Sewerin, Frédéric Lavie, Mohamed Sharaf, Miriam Zimmermann, Michela Efficace

“…Subgroups were defined by baseline demographics, disease characteristics and prior/ongoing therapies.Methods Patients with active PsA (tender joint count (TJC) and swollen joint count (SJC) both ≥3) and TNFi-IR were randomised 2:1 to receive guselkumab 100 mg at week 0, week 4, then every 8 weeks through week 44 or to placebo with cross-over to guselkumab 100 mg at week 16 (early escape) or week 24 (planned). …”
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Immunohistochemical evaluation of the effect of neurotrophic factors on the bladder of rats with infravesical obstruction after administration of biologically active compositions by V. Globa, G. Bozhok, E. Legach, Y. Samburg, O. Godlevska, О. Vlasenko

“… The present study aimed to investigate the immunohistochemical characteristics of the bladder (UB) of rats with infravesical obstruction (IVO) after intraperitoneal administration of biologically active compositions (BACs) (conditioned media (CM) of native and cryopreserved cultures of mantle gliocytes (MG) obtained from the spinal ganglia (SG).  Methods. IVO was reproduced by surgical ligation. …”
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Midshaft clavicle fractures with associated ipsilateral acromioclavicular joint injuries: a systematic review by Chaoqun Wang, Xugui Li, Shengnan Dong, Wei Xie, Zexi Ling, Chengfei Meng, Ulrich Stöckle

“…This review aims to provide an overview of MCFs with ipsilateral ACJ injuries, focusing on injury mechanism, classification, treatment, and prognosis. Methods We searched the literature published between 1962 and 2024 on PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE using the search terms “clavicle fracture [Title/Abstract]) AND (acromioclavicular [Title/Abstract])”. …”
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