Effect of golimumab on endothelial vasomotor function and arterial stiffness in ankylosing spondylitis by L. A. Knyazeva, N. Damjanov, L. I. Knyazeva, N. S. Meshcherina, I. I. Goryainov, M. A. Stepchenko, Ya. I. Bobyntsev, O. S. Rudakov

“…Objective: to evaluate the effect of golimumab (GLM) on endothelial vasomotor function and arterial stiffness in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).Subjects and methods. A total of 42 patients with advanced-stage AS, who were older than 18 years and met the 1984 modified New York criteria with a disease duration of ≤5 years, were examined. …”
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Unravelling the pathogenic role and genotype-phenotype correlation of the USH2A p.(Cys759Phe) variant among Spanish families. by Raquel Pérez-Carro, Fiona Blanco-Kelly, Lilián Galbis-Martínez, Gema García-García, Elena Aller, Blanca García-Sandoval, Pablo Mínguez, Marta Corton, Ignacio Mahíllo-Fernández, Inmaculada Martín-Mérida, Almudena Avila-Fernández, José M Millán, Carmen Ayuso

“…(Cys759Phe) allele.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Diagnosis was set according to previously reported protocols. …”
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Endoscopic signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease with different hiatal hernias types by A. O. Nykonenko, Ye. I. Haidarzhi, О. М. Kiosov

“…The proximal edges of the gastric folds, which are visualized in all patients, were considered the reference point for the true esophageal-gastric junction. …”
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18F−Prostate−Specific Membrane Antigen PET/CT imaging for potentially resectable pancreatic cancer (PANSCAN−2): a phase I/II study by Jisce R. Puik, Thomas T. Poels, Gerrit K. J. Hooijer, Matthijs C. F. Cysouw, Joanne Verheij, Johanna W. Wilmink, Elisa Giovannetti, Geert Kazemier, Arantza Farina Sarasqueta, Daniela E. Oprea-Lager, Rutger-Jan Swijnenburg

“…This phase I/II study aimed to assess the feasibility of 18F-PSMA PET/CT to detect PDAC. Methods Seventeen patients with clinically resectable PDAC underwent 18F-PSMA PET/CT prior to surgical resection. …”
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An explainable AI-driven deep neural network for accurate breast cancer detection from histopathological and ultrasound images by Md. Romzan Alom, Fahmid Al Farid, Muhammad Aminur Rahaman, Anichur Rahman, Tanoy Debnath, Abu Saleh Musa Miah, Sarina Mansor

“…This research introduces the Deep Neural Breast Cancer Detection (DNBCD) model, an explainable AI-based framework that utilizes deep learning methods for classifying breast cancer using histopathological and ultrasound images. …”
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A novel infrapatellar fat pad preservation technique in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction reduces postoperative pain and cartilage damage: a retrospective study by Shilin Li, Mingfeng Lu, Lilian Zhao, Lilei He, Weifeng Fan, Jie Zhou, Sumin Yan

“…Comparative assessments included the Kujala score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, KT-1000 arthrometer measurements, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, and range of motion (ROM). …”
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Additive Therapeutic Effects of Topical Sirolimus Following Oral Propranolol Therapy for Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma by Xiu B, Xu Z, Xu Z, Zhang B, Wei L, Ma L

“…Efficacy was assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Doppler ultrasound, and a four-grade evaluation system; safety was monitored throughout.Results: All patients showed significant improvement within 6– 12 months (mean: 9.6 months), achieving Grade III or IV response. …”
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A bibliometric analysis of studies related to the nuclear factor kappa B signaling pathway in knee osteoarthritis between 2004 and 2023 by Yafeng Mo, Jiahao Chu, Tiewu Chen, Wenbing Liu, Jing Tang

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to identify the principal research areas and trends in the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathway in knee osteoarthritis (KOA).MethodsThe Web of Science core collection (WoSCC) database was searched for studies related to the NF-κB signaling pathway in KOA published between 2004 and 2023. …”
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Holiday Weight Change in a US College Student Sample: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study by Hannah B. Yoo, Casen Bigham, Tanisha Basu, Sharmin Akter, Tiffany Tsai, Alexis Brown, Sara Kiros, Shruthi Durai, Claire Brown, Martin Binks

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An Analysis of the Vocational-Educational Problematics for Substantiating Production Specialist Competencies by V. E. Steinberg, L. V. Vakhidova, E. M. Gabitova

“…The methodology was designed for the differentiation, specification and justification of relevant specialised competencies, which complement universal and general professional competencies documented in educational standards.Methodology and research methods. As a research methodology, a causal approach was used, specifically implemented in the form of a multi-dimensional matrix informing a stage-by-stage analysis, which links the need for qualified personnel (experts, who have necessary competencies) with the pedagogical conditions for their preparation (formation of necessary competencies in students).Results and scientific novelty. …”
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DISSECTING AORTIC ANEURYSM IN REAL–LIFE CLINICAL PRACTICE: DIAGNOSTICS, TREATMENT AND PROGNOSIS by S. V. Seleznev, I. A. Baranova, E. P. Krivonosova, N. V. Kuvychlina, K. G. Pereverzeva, L. P. Kalinina

“…Objective: analysis of clinical features of the dissecting aortic aneurysm (DAA) and factors affecting prognosis in a group of 40 patients, hospitalized in Ryazan Regional Cardiology Dispensary during 2008–2012.Material and methods. We have analyzed clinical data of 40 patients with DAA, assessed their survival and identified factors affecting prognosis.Results. …”
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Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in meniscal repair surgery: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Giovanni Sergio Utrilla, Irene Roman Degano, Riccardo D’Ambrosi

“…The secondary objective was to identify potential bias-inducing elements in the analyzed studies. Methods In December 2023, a systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Scopus for randomized controlled trials. …”
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Health-Related Quality of Life among Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Infection: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jianping County of Liaoning Province, China by Hairui Zhang, Ran Ren, Jinlin Liu, Ying Mao, Guowei Pan, Ke Men, Li Ma

“…This study is aimed at assessing HRQOL in patients with HCV infection in the rural areas and identifying factors associated with impairment of HRQOL. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in a county of Liaoning Province in northeast China. …”
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Color stability of frequently used aesthetic restorative materials following in vitro exposure to chlorhexidine- and octenidine-based mouthrinses by Markus Laky, Stefanie Brandl, Muazzez Arslan, Daniela Boryshchuk, Marta Cześnikiewicz-Guzik, Xiaohui Rausch-Fan, Andreas Moritz, Brenda Laky

“…The aim of the present in vitro study was to evaluate the color stability of frequent dental materials (ceramic, composite, orthodontic adhesive) induced by common antiseptic mouthrinses taking into account black tea consumption and mechanical cleaning. Methods Twenty-four disc-shaped specimens (8 × 2 mm) were made of the materials Ceram.x Spectra™ ST HV, Ceram.x Spectra™ flow, Ceramill® Zolid HT+ PS and Unitek™ Transbond™ LR. …”
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Efficacy on pain and knee function of Kinesio taping among patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hailong Jiao, Meng Tao, Xianyou Cui

“…To systematically evaluate the effect of KT on pain and knee function in patients with PFPS. Methods This study was registered in PROSPERO (registration number CRD 42023442333) and completed following the PRISMA checklist. …”
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A multicenter, prospective, randomized trial of the efficacy and safety of Alflutop® in an alternating dosing regimen versus the standard one. Communication 1: Evaluation of the ef... by L. I. Alekseeva, E. A. Taskina, A. M. Lila, V. I. Mazurov, N. A. Shostak, E. I. Shmidt, E. P. Ilivanova

“…Using of more convenient drug regimens is one of the ways to increase patient adherence to treatment for osteoarthritis (OA).Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of Alflutop® in an alternating dosing regimen versus its standard administration to patients with knee OA. Patients and methods. The investigation included 130 randomized patients who had Kellgren—Lawrence Grade II—IIIprimary tibiofemoral knee OA with pain intensity on walking at least 40 mm on a visual analogue scale and needed to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (at least 30 days in the previous 3 months). …”
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A comparative study of sonographic and clinical parameters in patient with upper trapezius muscle trigger point following dry needling and intramuscular electrical stimulation: a r... by Monavar Hadizadeh, Abbas Rahimi, Meysam Velayati, Mohammad Javaherian, Farokh Naderi, Abbasali Keshtkar, Jan Dommerholt

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of intramuscular electrical stimulation (IMES) compared to dry needling (DN) on sonographic and clinical parameters in upper trapezius muscle TrP. Methods This is a randomized, single-blind control trial. …”
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Patients with Higher Pulse Wave Velocity Are More Likely to Develop a More Severe Form of Knee Osteoarthritis: Implications for Cardiovascular Risk by Tina Zavidić, Emina Babarović, Vedrana Drvar, Božena Ćurko-Cofek, Gordana Laškarin

“…This study aimed to determine whether PWV can distinguish radiographically mild KOA (Kellgren–Lawrence grades 1-2) from severe KAO (Kellgren–Lawrence grades 3-4) in terms of CV risk factors. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 223 postmenopausal women with KOA participated in this cross-sectional study. …”
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Investigating the effects of closed kinetic chain exercises on joint position sense, functionality, range of motion, and pain in individuals with distal radius fracture: a randomiz... by Burak Menek, Emre Dansuk

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of CKC exercises on pain, function, proprioception, and ROM in individuals recovering from conservatively treated DRFs. Methods Forty individuals with conservatively treated DRF were randomly assigned to either the CKC group (n = 20) or the conventional group (CP) (n = 20). …”
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Comparison of different adjuvant analgesia for paravertebral block in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. by Rong Tang, Wen-Sheng Lu, Hai-Lian Zhong, Fang Wu, Yu-Qian Liu

“…The primary clinical outcomes were visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores at rest and during coughing at 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, and 48 h postoperatively. …”
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