Radiology and clinical prognosis of posterior malleolar fractures with different Step-off levels by Yongqi Li, Rui Luo, Bing Li, Hongzi Wu, Zongbiao Bai, Yong Jin, Yunfeng Yang

“…This study aims to evaluate the influence of posterior malleolar fractures with different step-off levels on posttraumatic osteoarthritis and functional prognosis and identify the related risk factors that affect the clinical prognosis of posterior malleolar fractures. Methods The information of 134 patients with ankle fractures involving the posterior malleolus from January 2016 to December 2021 was retrospectively collected. …”
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Transoral versus extraoral approach for mandibular angle fractures: A comparative study by Sathya Kumar Devireddy, R.V. Kishore Kumar, Rajasekhar Gali, Sridhar Reddy Kanubaddy, Mallikarjuna Rao Dasari, Mohammad Akheel

“…The ease of accessibility was analysed by visual analogue scale by the operating surgeon, time taken from incision to closure with digital clock, difficulty level index of surgeon based on the time taken for the procedure and approach related complications. …”
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Impact of body composition on fragility fractures in US elderly adults: a population-based study by Xiaohong Huang, Dongxu Zhu, Tianrui Wang, Xiaodong Lian, Yingze Zhang

“…Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate how variations in body composition impact the likelihood and location of fragility fractures in older adults. Methods Data of US adults aged ≥ 60 years with fragility fracture and body dimension records (n = 13177, representing approximately 334 million US elderly adults) were from NHANES between 1999 and March 2020. …”
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Minimally invasive surgery versus open surgery for intraspinal tumors: a meta-analysis based on 15 observational studies by Chuanhui Xun, Haonan Li, Yukun Hu, Shutao Gao, Jianlin Xu, Yanlong Wang, Ting Wang, Weibin Sheng

“…Abstract Objectives This study compared the clinical outcomes of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and open surgery (OS) for patients with intraspinal tumors. Methods A systematic search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Wanfang databases was conducted to identify relevant studies. …”
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Linking health-related quality of life to labor supply: a study of nurses in Western Iran by Satar Rezaei, Behzad Karami Matin, Khalil Moradi, Shahram Akbari, Amirhossein Naghibzadeh, Rajabali Daroudi

“…Therefore, this study seeks to evaluate the HRQoL of nurses and explore how HRQoL influences their labor supply. Methods In this cross-sectional study, data were collected from 577 nurses working in seven public hospitals in Kermanshah city through multistage sampling. …”
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Genetic determinants of skin ageing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies and candidate genes by Chloe Wong, Jun Yan Ng, Yang Yie Sio, Fook Tim Chew

“…Conclusion Despite significant heterogeneity among the included studies and the use of subjective visual methods for phenotype assessment, our review highlights the critical role of fundamental biological processes, such as development and cellular organisation, in skin ageing. …”
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Exploring the relationship between schoolbag weight and back pain in primary school children by Sara Gamareldein Abdalla Khalafalla, Yousif Omer Elgaili Yousif, M. Elghazali Abuelgassim E. Mustafa, Widad Alsheikh Mostafa Alsheikh, Hiba Gamareldin A. Khalafallah, Mohammed Mubarak Mohammed Ahmed, Hozifa Mohammedd Ali Abd-Elmaged

“…This study aims to explore the pain experienced by primary school children and identify the risk factors for back pain among them. Materials and methods This observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among Omdurman locality in Sudan primary school students from November 1, 2020, to May 31, 2021. …”
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Smartphone addiction and musculoskeletal associated disorders in university students: biomechanical measures and questionnaire survey analysis by Ahmad H. Alghadir, Sami A. Gabr, Ashraf A. Rizk, Talal Alghadir, Faisal Alghadir, Amir Iqbal

“…Objective Thus, the study aimed to investigate the potential link between smartphone addiction levels and certain biological indicators related to musculoskeletal injuries in the hands and necks of young, healthy university students. Methods A total of 250 healthy university students aged 17–30 years old were randomly invited to participate in this descriptive cross-sectional analytical study. …”
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Comparative Study of Staples vs Plate and Screws for Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint by Rebecca S. McGaver MS, ATC, Ahmed Khalil Attia MD, Kayla J. Seiffert BA, Carissa Dock BBME, Jeffrey D. Seybold MD, Paul M. Cammack MD

“…The hypothesis is the staple provides a quicker surgical time and equivalent rate of union compared to patients who were treated with standard plate and screws. Methods: A single-surgeon, consecutive case series of prospectively collected data was reviewed retrospectively for patients who underwent primary first MTP arthrodesis using a staple. …”
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Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency with Scar Radiofrequency Ablation Combined for Chronic Postoperative Abdominal Pain: A Retrospective Study by Gu R, Huang Y, Li Y, Zhu T, Ma C, Tao G

“…The visual analogue scale (VAS) and Globe Pain Scale (GPS) questionnaires were used for pain intensity and its effects before and at intervals of 1, 7, 30, 90 and 180 days after the procedure.Results: Baseline scores were comparable. …”
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The impact of hydromorphone combined with ropivacaine in serratus anterior plane block on postoperative pain in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic pulmonary lobectomy... by Xuefeng Chen, Weifeng Zhang, Lin Wang, Weibing Wang, Yuhong Li

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the effects of hydromorphone as an adjuvant to ropivacaine serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) on postoperative analgesia and inflammatory responses in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Methods This was a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial. …”
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Provides Superior Clinical Outcomes Without Radiologic Differences in Lateral Epicondylitis: Randomized Controlled Trial by Taha Kizilkurt, Ahmet Serhat Aydin, Taha Furkan Yagci, Ali Ersen, Celal Caner Ercan, Artür Salmaslioglu

“…Functional outcomes were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE), and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. …”
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The efficacy of colchicine in patients with gout with different missense genetic variants of the <i>ABCG2</i> gene (<i>V12M; rs2231137</i> and <i>Q141K; rs2231142)</i> by M. S. Eliseev, M. N. Chikina, I. A. Guseva, O. V. Zhelyabina, Ya. I. Kuzmina

“…These data can be used in the development of a personalized approach for the treatment of patients with gout.Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of colchicine in patients with gout with different missense genetic variants of the ABCG2 gene (V12M; rs2231137 and Q141K; rs2231142).Material and methods. The study included 96 patients with gout who were randomized into the following groups: combined therapy with colchicine (Colchicine LIRKA) 0.5 mg/day and febuxostat 80 mg/day; colchicine (Colchicine LIRKA) 1.0 mg/day and febuxostat 80 mg/day; monotherapy with febuxostat 80 mg/day. …”
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Evaluation of upper blepharoplasty outcome-objective measurements and patients` satisfaction by Nikolić Jelena, Marinković Marija, Jovanović Mladen, Mijatov Ivana, Božić Teodora

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcome of this procedure and to assess patients’ satisfaction and possibilities of objective measurement of operative results. Methods. A two-year prospective observational study was conducted among female patients who had upper blepharoplasty done by the same surgeon. …”
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Lowering the osteotomized level of fibular osteotomy reduces neuromuscular complications while maintaining clinical efficacy in treating medial compartment knee osteoarthritis: a r... by Ting-Yu Chang, Chih-Wei Chang, Yen-Nien Chen, Chyun-Yu Yang, Jou-Hua Wang

“…This study investigated whether lowering the osteotomy site from the upper third to the mid-third of the fibula reduces nerve complications without compromising clinical efficacy. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 77 consecutive patients who underwent unilateral PFO from March to December 2018. …”
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Generative modeling of the Circle of Willis using 3D-StyleGAN by Orhun Utku Aydin, Adam Hilbert, Alexander Koch, Felix Lohrke, Jana Rieger, Satoru Tanioka, Dietmar Frey

“…However, the proposed methods produce synthetic data with limited anatomical fidelity or downstream utility in tasks concerning vessel characteristics.We adapted the StyleGANv2 architecture to 3D to synthesize Time-of-Flight Magnetic Resonance Angiography (TOF MRA) volumes of the CoW. …”
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Acceptance of advance care planning among older adults in Mainland China: a national cross-sectional study by Yisong Yao, Xinyue Zhang, Yumei Li, Xiaoqian Xia, Ling Jiang, Xi Chen, Limin Li, Yibo Wu, Xicheng Song

“…It is of great importance to explore the acceptance of ACP and associated influencing factors among older adults in China based on the health ecology model (HEM). Methods Based on a national cross-sectional study in 2022, 4,180 older adults were included. …”
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Clinical predictors of treatment response to gabapentin in women with unexplained chronic pelvic pain by Lydia Coxon, Maryam Amer, Jane Daniels, Ann M. Doust, Scott C. Mackenzie, Andrew W. Horne, Katy Vincent

“…This is a secondary analysis of a randomised-controlled trial (GaPP2) to explore if there are measures which enable us to predict treatment outcome.MethodsGaPP2 recruited women with chronic pelvic pain and no identified pathology and compared the response to gabapentin and placebo. …”
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Fields of Conflict: Public Attitudes and Economic Impacts of Human–Wildlife Conflict on Rural Livelihood in District Lakki Marwat, Pakistan by Tauheed Ullah Khan, Ghulam Nabi, Arshad Iqbal, Kalim Ullah, Huijian Hu

“…Traditional deterrents like thorn fences were found ineffective against wild boars. More advanced methods, including game-proof fencing, trenches, bio-fencing, crop rotation, audio and visual deterrents, taste and order repellents, and watchtowers combined with group vigilance, are recommended to reduce crop damage. …”
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Implementation of the Cognitive Daisy (COG-D) for improving care planning and delivery for residents with dementia in care homes: results of a feasibility randomised controlled tri... by Petra M. J. Pollux, Claire Surr, Judith Cohen, Chao Huang, Emma Wolverson, Pauline Mountain, Rebecca Clarke, Emma Hawkesford-Webb, Bethany Winter, John M. Hudson

“…Methods A parallel-group feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT) was conducted over 24 months. …”
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