Bortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with multiple myeloma: pain syndrome and psychopathological aspects by E. Z. Irugova, L. P. Mendeleeva, D. E. Vybornykh, M. V. Soloveva, S. Yu. Fedorova, M. V. Solovev

“…The use of the pain detect questionnaire and the visual Analog Scale allowed for a detailed evaluation of changes in pain syndrome, revealing a statistically significant reduction in pain intensity 100 days after auto‑HSCT (p < 0.05). …”
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Resting-State Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study on the Functional Connectivity of Amygdalar Subregions in Patients with Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain by CHEN Xiaolin, LIU Hong, GAO Zhen, WU Mengjiao, FAN Cheng, JIANG Zheng

“…ObjectiveTo observe the resting-state functional connectivity changes of amygdalar subregions as well as relationship with pain intensity and negative emotion states in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP).MethodsA total of 31 patients with CNLBP (CNLBP group) and 31 healthy control population (healthy control group) with age and gender matched were recruited in the community around Pingshan campus of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine to perform clinical evaluation and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging. …”
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Impact of cognition and psychoemotional status on falls in multiple sclerosis by R. Godelienė, E. Sukockienė, V. Danielius, V. Stankunavičiūtė, D. Mickevičienė

“…Data on the influence of psychoemotional factors on the falls are also controversial. Materials and methods. The study was carried out from April 2018 to January 2019 at the Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Neurology Department. …”
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The impact self-esteem towards the orthodontic issues in the social media: a cross-sectional study by Gil Guilherme Gasparello, Mohamad Jamal Bark, Sergio Luiz Mota-Júnior, Joel Suarez, Matheus Melo Pithon, Elisa Souza Camargo, Orlando Motohiro Tanaka

“…This study aims to investigate how social media usage affects self-esteem, self-perceived aesthetics, and the perceived need for orthodontic treatment among these generational groups. Materials and methods This cross-sectional observational study included 250 participants from three generational groups: Generation Z (born 1997–2012), Generation Y (born 1980–1996), and Generation X (born 1965–1979). …”
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Analisis Efek Augmentasi Dataset dan Fine Tune pada Algoritma Pre-Trained Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) by Theopilus Bayu Sasongko, Haryoko Haryoko, Agit Amrullah

“…Abstract Today deep learning technology is often associated with reliable processes (methods) when we have large amounts of data. In deep learning CNN (Convolutional Neural Network) plays a very important role which is often used to analyze (classify or recognize) visual images. …”
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Patterns of carbon monoxide poisoning and its association with delayed neuropsychiatric sequela at a tertiary hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. by Nesrin Alharthy, Aljohara Alanazi, Rakad Alshaibani, Jawaher Albuniyan, Bedour Alharbi, Alreem Almoqaiteeb, Amani Alenazi, Abdullah Alshaibani, Winnie Philip

“…Common symptoms included dizziness, nausea, and decreased visual acuity in 40% of the cases. The development of DNS manifestations was most likely (80%) to occur at two to ten days after the initial incident. …”
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Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Combined with Ocular Steroid Therapy for Persistent Diabetic Macular Edema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yunxi Ma, Yunhan Tao, Mingzhu Yuan, Xufang Sun

“…<b>Purpose</b>: Our purpose was to appraise the efficacy and safety of intravitreous vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor (anti-VEGF) therapy combined with steroids for persistent diabetic macular edema. <b>Methods</b>: A systematic review was conducted of the research evaluating the combination therapy of anti-VEGF and steroids for persistent diabetic macular edema compared to anti-VEGF alone. …”
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PO38 | Rates of hemorrhagic events and hemodialysis circuit thrombosis in patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialytic treatment receiving a factor-XI inhibitor: a system...

“…Hemodialysis circuit associated thrombosis was defined according to local investigator through visual assessment of the hemodialysis circuit chamber. …”
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Correlation between longitudinal serum vitamin D levels and myopia in children: a prospective birth cohort analysis by Ju-Hsien Li, Ho-Min Chen, Kuan-Wen Su, Yu-Kai Kuo, Cheng-Hsiu Wu, Nan-Ni Chen, Pei-Wei Huang, Chi-Chin Sun

“…Abstract Background Myopia is an increasingly prevalent visual impairment associated with severe ocular complications. …”
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Investigation of geographic disparities and temporal changes of non-gestational diabetes-related emergency department visits in Florida: a retrospective ecological study by Md Marufuzzaman Khan, Agricola Odoi

“…Therefore, the objectives of this study were to (a) investigate geographic disparities and temporal changes in non-gestational diabetes-related ED visit rates in Florida and (b) identify predictors of geographic disparities in non-gestational diabetes-related ED visit rates. Methods The ED data for the period between 2016 and 2019 were obtained from the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration. …”
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Posterior capsule opacification treatment using Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy: 36 months retrospective analysis by Andrius Montrimas, Jorė Rinkevičiūtė, Reda Žemaitienė

“…Abstract Background The study aimed to identify factors influencing the time from cataract surgery to PCO treatment with Neodymium: Yttrium-Aluminium-Garnet (Nd: YAG) laser. Methods For PCO risk factors analysis the retrospective study included 1045 eyes treated for PCO using Nd: YAG laser capsulotomy in the Hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (HLUHS) Kaunas Clinics with reduced best-corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA) and opacity in the central 3 mm zone. …”
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The anti-aging potential of antihypertensive peptides of Pariset, a dataset of algal peptides by Isaac Karimi, Parisa Olfati, Layth Jasim Mohammed, Jawad Kadhim Tarrad, Ahmed M. Amshawee, Maryam A. Hussain, Helgi B. Schiöth

“…Selected peptides were prepared for molecular docking, tested against kidney-aging targets, and visualized.ResultsA senescence-associated PPI network revealed key aging-related proteins—IL1R, CD4, FN1, STAT3, CD45, APOE, CD44, ITGAM. …”
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VTE risk assessment and management in admitted patients at a private hospital in Dubai- A quality improvement project by Akil Gafarbhai Parmar, Salman Muhammad Soomar, Rafiw Mahen, Asma Binte Shahid, Nasser Alharazi, Faiza Akhlaque, Zeeshan Khan

“…Bar graphs were developed to visually display the data. Results The mean ± SD age was 46.15 ± 15.81 years. …”
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Impact of Virtual Reality–Based Biofeedback on Sleep Quality Among Individuals With Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Symptoms, or Both: 4-Week Randomized Controlled Study by Sisu Seong, Hyewon Kim, Yaehee Cho, Min-Ji Kim, Ka Ram Park, Jooeun Choi, Seonah Lee, Dong Jun Kim, Seog Ju Kim, Hong Jin Jeon

“…All participants attended sessions at weeks 0, 2, and 4, completing assessments including the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Visual Analog Scale in interviews. The PSQI was administered at baseline and postintervention to evaluate alterations in sleep quality over a 4-week period. …”
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Integrated proteomics analysis and network pharmacology to elucidate the mechanism of Zhilong Huoxue Tongyu Capsule alleviate hypertensive retinopathy in Ang II infusion mice model by Jiao Wu, Wen Xie, Yucen Xie, Maryam Mazhar, Junguo Duan, Junguo Duan

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Relationship between depression and oral microbiome diversity: analysis of NHANES data (2009–2012) by Xichenhui Qiu, Ting Xu, Yiqing Huang, Changning Wei, Lina Wang, Bei Wu

“…Beta diversity differences were evaluated using Bray–Curtis dissimilarity and visualized via non-metric multidimensional scaling (NMDS). …”
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Effects of diaphragmatic breathing exercise on sleeping quality, cortisol, cardiovascular autonomic functions, depression, and fatigue: a randomized-controlled trial in women with... by Ali Mohamed Ali Ismail, Nadia Saad Sayed Ahmed El Gressy, Mona Darwish Hegazy, Omnia Saeed Mahmoud Ahmed, Ahmed Mohamed Abdel-Halim Elfahl

“…This online interventional study aimed to explore the efficacy of DBTE in controlling depression, cardiovascular autonomic functions, stress, sleep, and anxiety in women with SSc. Material and methods This randomized controlled tele-interventional trial recruited 40 non-obese women with SSc (aged > 18 years old) from an Egyptian teaching hospital. …”
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Factors Related to Pain and Disability Outcomes After an Internet-Delivered or Physiotherapist-Led Exercise Program for Individuals With Chronic Whiplash Symptoms: Secondary Analys... by Gunnel Peterson, Stefan Ljunggren, Anneli Peolsson

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to identify factors related to changes in disability, neck pain, and physical function after a neck-specific exercise program delivered in 2 different ways for individuals with persistent WAD grade II or III, and to investigate whether any factors could predict those with clinically improved versus not improved disability, pain, and physical function. MethodsThis was a planned secondary analysis of a multicenter prospective randomized controlled trial. …”
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Effect of Ropivacaine Combined with Sufentanil on Hemodynamics and the Expression of Serum TNF-α and IL-6 in Parturients Undergoing Cesarean Section by Mingliang Li, Dongyun Ma, Beilei Li, Juanjuan Zhang

“…Background: This study aims to investigate the effect of ropivacaine combined with sufentanil on hemodynamics and expression levels of serum tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in parturients undergoing cesarean section. Methods: The clinical data of 135 parturients undergoing cesarean section were retrospectively collected. …”
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Neuropad Assessment of Sudomotor Function Across Glycemic Levels in Adults by Wang Q, Yang Z, Zhao S, Tian C, Zhang P, Li R

“…Sudomotor function was evaluated using Neuropad and a handheld color analyzer for both qualitative (visual Neuropad) and quantitative (quantitative Neuropad) analyses. …”
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