Engagement With and Use of Health Information on Social Media Among US Latino Individuals: National Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Yonaira M Rivera, Kathryna Corpuz, Tahilin Sanchez Karver

“…ConclusionsThe findings suggest that Latino individuals engage with visual health (mis)information at higher rates. Digital health literacy interventions should consider video formats and preferred social media platforms among Latino individuals. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of African Optometrists on Fellowship of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO): A Cross-Sectional Survey by Ovenseri-Ogbomo G, Richter SM, Ekpenyong BN, Ocansey S, Ebri AE, Akuffo KO, Osuagwu UL

“…The survey addresses a critical gap in understanding and highlights the pivotal role the African Chapter can play in advancing the optometry profession on the continent, contributing valuable insights for shaping strategies to enhance awareness, promote professional development, and foster a sense of belonging among African optometrists within the global optometry community.Methods: A self-administered web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted from October 25 to 30, 2023, targeting African Optometrists who had joined the candidate for AAO WhatsApp group, created by the African Chapter. …”
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Lifetime prevalence of psychotic experience, and its associated factors among Senegalese women: a cross-sectional study by Joshua Okyere, Samuel Salu, Castro Ayebeng, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani, Kwamena Sekyi Dickson

“…This study aimed to investigate the lifetime prevalence of psychotic experience, its associated factors and adverse outcomes among Senegalese women. Methods This study analyzed the 2023 demographic and health survey data of 16,521 Senegalese women. …”
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Effectiveness of Self-Training With a Web-Based Digital Health Application Versus Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Disorders of the Patella: Randomized Controlled Trial by Tobias A Mayer, Daniel Koska, Ann-Kathrin Harsch, Christian Maiwald

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the efficacy of a 12-week exercise intervention using a web-based DHA for improving knee function and reducing pain in patients with disorders of the patella (International Classification of Diseases code M22). MethodsThe outcomes of the DHA intervention group (IG) were compared to a control group (CG) that received conventional physiotherapy covered by statutory health insurance in Germany (SHI-PT). …”
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Jack Surgery: Reconstructing Collapsed Femoral Head in Association Research Circulation Osseous Stage III Osteonecrosis: A Series of 13 Cases by Ying Zhong, Yichen Gong, Shuaijie Lv, Wenxi Du, Xun Liu, Jianhua Zhang, Peijian Tong

“…The differences between visual analogue scale (VAS) and Harris hip score (HSS) before and after surgery were compared to observe whether the femoral head collapsed and whether osteotomy healed after surgery. …”
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Comparison of Diagnostic Accuracy of Digital Mammography, Digital Breast Tomosynthesis and Contrast Enhanced Mammography in the Preoperative Assessment of BI-RADS III and above Les... by Jini Joseph, KG Ramakrishnan, Rekha Narayanan

“…Aim: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of CEM, Digital Mammography (DM), and DBT in assessing cancer detection rate in dense breasts. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample size of 53 patients in the Department of Radiodiagnosis at Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) Calicut, Kerala, India, from October 2022 to September 2023. …”
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Anxiety and depression one year after the first stroke among Lebanese survivors: proportions, changes, and predictors by Celina F. Boutros, Walaa Khazaal, Maram Taliani, Najwane Said Sadier, Pascale Salameh, Hassan Hosseini

“…This study aimed to calculate the proportions of 1-year post-stroke anxiety and depression (PSA and PSD), evaluate their changes over time, and identify the contributing factors among first-ever stroke survivors in Lebanon, where relevant research has been scarce. Methods A hospital-based multicenter study was conducted among 150 subjects aged ≥ 18 years involving scheduled home visits at 3, 6, and 12 months after stroke index. …”
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Surgery for Trapeziometacarpal Joint Arthritis: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Studies by Dimitris Challoumas, MBBCh, FRCS, Ali Hamad, MBChB, Varun Rana, MBChB, Amit Putti, MBBS, FRCS, Neal L. Millar, FRCS, PhD

“…Purpose: Our aim was to compare the efficacy and safety of the available surgical interventions for trapeziometacarpal joint (TMCJ) arthritis. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized studies comparing surgical interventions for TMCJ arthritis. …”
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Combining Immersive Simulation with a Collaborative Procedural Training on Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity and Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block: A Pilot Study by Katherine B. Griesmer, Maxwell Thompson, Briana Miller, Guihua Zhai, Jaron Raper, Andrew Bloom

“…With sparse literature on sequential immersive and procedural simulation involving intertwined topics, this presents a unique opportunity for learners. Methods: To study the perceived knowledge and comfort with FICB and LAST, a pilot study was developed with two separate but concurrent one-hour simulations completed encompassing one of each topic over one day. …”
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A single-blind randomized controlled trial of celiac plexus block for analgesia after whipple surgery by Minpu Li, Lili Fang, Taotao Xing, Chenyang Wang, Shuyi Chen, Shui Yu, Jiali Zhu

“…This study evaluated the effect of celiac plexus block on postoperative pain and recovery. Methods This single-center, patient-assessor-blinded, blank-controlled randomized clinical trial was conducted from March 9, 2022, to November 12, 2023. …”
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Investigating the Trajectories of Poor Vision in Children and Adolescents in Wuhan, China From 2016 to 2019: Prospective Cohort Study by Lijuan Xu, Hanjia Li, Fang Li, Tinghui Zhang, Jingyan Yan, Hong Yan, Lu He, Bin Yu

“…Vision condition was measured using the standard logarithmic visual acuity charts. A group-based trajectory model was used to identify trajectories of poor vision overall and by gender and region. …”
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Efficacy and safety of leflunomide in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in real-life clinical practice (results of the Russian multicenter surveillance study) by R.M. Balabanova, T.B. Dubinina, D.V. Goryachev, E.L. Shakhramanova, O.N. Anoshenkova, N.R. Degula

“…This surveillance study was aimed at assessing the effectiveness and tolerability of ELAFRA in RA patients in real-life clinical practice. Material and Methods. The study involved patients corresponding to the 1987 RA classification criteria, with varying disease duration. …”
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Values of some topographic parameters of optic nerve head obtained by Heidelberg retina tomograph II in volunteers and different stage primary open-angle glaucoma patients by B. Anguelov, A. Toshev

“…Purpose: То assess the values of the top five topographic parameters of optic nerve head (ONH) obtained by Heidelberg retina tomograph (HRT) II in volunteers and primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) patients with different stage of perimetric changes.Methods: 73 eyes (38 volunteers at the age of 56 years ±13, 11 men and 27 women) and 170 eyes (90 patients at the age of 66 years ±12, 33 men and 57 women) were examined. …”
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Cerebral hemodynamics evaluation of FLAIR vascular hyperintensity in TIA patients with large artery severe stenosis or occlusion by Lichuan Zeng, Lichuan Zeng, Jiamei Wang, Qu Wang, Yaodan Zhang, Huaqiang Liao, Wenbin Wu

“…All individuals underwent pseudo-continuous ASL perfusion imaging, utilizing distinct PLD durations (1,525 and 2,525 ms) alongside qualitative visual assessments of ASL perfusion irregularities. …”
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Multicenter Longitudinal Observational Study Pharmaceuticals Alflutop in Russia (message 2) by A. M. Lila, E. A. Taskina, L. I. Alekseeva, N. G. Kashevarova

“…Prevention, management of risk factors, and early treatment of OA are critical.Objective of the ISKRA study was to evaluate the efficacy of Alflutop in patients with OA of different locations and/or low back pain (LBP) with or without concomitant diseases.Material and methods. We selected 11,136 patients with OA of specific localizations aged 50 to 72 years. …”
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Percutaneous Endoscopic Backhand Holding (EBH) Technique for Extraforaminal Lumbar Disc Herniations: A Modified Operative Technique by Kong M, Gao C, Hao M, Ma X, Zhao J, Luan J, Lin Y, Jin C, Li Q

“…Many classic surgical approaches for PELD have inherent disadvantage when removing migrated ELDH.Objective: We aimed to present the results of a series of PELD cases that were operated using a modified endoscopic backhand holding (EBH) approach for the treatment of ELDH.Methods: Seventy-two patients diagnosed with ELDH who underwent PELD via the EBH approach from January 2018 to December 2022 were retrospectively assessed. …”
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Kruppel-like factor 9 may regulate the inflammatory injury of chondrocytes by affecting NF-κB signaling by Haoye Gu, Xingming Han, Yong Ding, Jianhua Deng

“…This study aimed to investigate the relationship between KLF9 and the pathogenesis of OA. Methods KLF9 expression in the Gene Expression Omnibus database was analyzed, and the most significantly upregulated and downregulated genes were visualized using a volcano map. …”
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Predicting hypoglycemia in elderly inpatients with type 2 diabetes: the ADOCHBIU model by Rui-Ting Zhang, Yu Liu, Chao Sun, Quan-Ying Wu, Hong Guo, Gong-Ming Wang, Ke-Ke Lin, Jing Wang, Xiao-Yan Bai

“…The purpose of the study is to construct a nomogram prediction model for the risk of hypoglycemia in elderly inpatients with T2DM and to evaluate the predictive performance of the model.MethodsFrom August 2022 to April 2023, 546 elderly inpatients with T2DM were recruited in seven tertiary-level general hospitals in Beijing and Inner Mongolia province, China. …”
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Strength-agility and fine motor are differently associated with non-verbal intelligence in dependency to sex and age in school children: Structural equation modelling multigroup ap... by Martin Musálek, Chipo Malambo, Jan Chrudimský, Jakub Kokštejn, Radka Bačáková, Šárka Vokounová

“…Background: In today's digital age, demanding to interpret vast quantities of visual information with speed and accuracy, nonverbal Intelligence has become increasingly crucial for children, as it plays a key role in cognitive development and learning. …”
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Treatment of patients with acute and subacute lumbodynia and lumbar ischialgia by V. A. Parfenov, A. I. Isaikin, T. I. Kuzminova, O. A. Chernenko, O. V. Milovanova, A. V. Romanova, N. D. Samkhaeva, Yu. M. Shor

“…Pain intensity was assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS); functional limitation was rated according to the Roland–Morris scale (RMS). …”
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