Improvement in the effective cataract surgical coverage in Malaysia: evidence of impact from a mobile cataract outreach program by Mohamad Aziz Salowi, Nyi Nyi Naing, Norasyikin Mustafa, Wan Radziah Wan Nawang, Siti Nurhuda Sharudin, Mohd Aziz Husni

“…It involved a multistage cluster sampling method, each cluster comprising 50 residents aged 50 years and older. …”
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Enhancing Kármán Vortex Street Detection via Auxiliary Networks Incorporating Key Atmospheric Parameters by Yihan Zhang, Zhi Zhang, Qiao Su, Chaoyue Wu, Yuqi Zhang, Daoyi Chen

“…Although deep learning methodologies have advanced the automated detection of Kármán vortex streets in remote sensing imagery, existing approaches largely emphasize visual feature extraction without adequately incorporating critical atmospheric variables. …”
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CLASSICAL MECHANICS´ TEACHING IN IBERO-AMERICAN ENGINEERING BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS. STATE OF KNOWLEDGE by Галі Александра Белтран, Олена Жижко

“…Hence, it is necessary to delve into the theoretical basis of the studies and research, promote well-founded reflections in relation to the state and perspectives of the different priority lines of research at present, and promote interpretative work that allows us to advance in the understanding of significant problems related to science learning. Materials and Methods. The research was carried out following the documentary-bibliographic method, which consisted of the collection and subsequent selection of pertinent information on the subject of the study; analytical and comprehensive reading of texts; extraction of the analysis units from the documentary material, the pertinent data, and its submission to a process of review, examination, description, analysis. …”
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High tibial osteotomy in geriatric patients with gonarthrosis by Bedrettin Akar, Yusuf Oztürkmen, Mehmet B. Balioglu, Fatih Ugur, Erhan Sükür

“…The efficacy of MOWHTO in patients with grade III-IV osteoarthritis is significantly lower than that in grades I-II, and the treatment method should be selected with caution.…”
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Dentition Type as a Determinant of Microbial Load Reduction by Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy in Deep Dentin Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Zahra Baghani, Malihe Karrabi, Hossein Assarzadeh

“…However, considering the difference in the morphology of dentinal tubules in primary and permanent teeth, the effect of this treatment may be different on the two dentition types.Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the effect of type of dentition as a determinant of microbial load reduction by aPDT in deep dentin caries.Materials and Method: An electronic search was conducted in Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, Medline, and Embase databases, from the first record until April 30, 2022. …”
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Validity assessment of a third-generation light-induced fluorescence device in detecting proximal and occlusal caries lesions: A cross-sectional study by Ahmad Bittar, Tuba Çetin, Gizem Meva Başyiğit, Burcu Gözetici‑Çil

“…All occlusal surfaces were evaluated in accordance with the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) Nyvad Criteria, using the visual tactile method. The ICDAS employs a scoring system ranging from 0 to 6, while the Nyvad Criteria employs a similar scoring system. …”
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Morphometric characterization and temporal temperature measurements during hepatic microwave ablation in swine. by Nicole A Varble, Ivane Bakhutashvili, Sheridan L Reed, Jose Delgado, Zoi Tokoutsi, Bruno Frackowiak, Marco Baragona, John W Karanian, Bradford J Wood, William F Pritchard

“…<h4>Materials and methods</h4>MWA zone size, shape, and temperature were characterized and monitored in the absence of perfusion in ex vivo liver and a tissue-mimicking thermochromic phantom (TMTCP) at two power settings. …”
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Expression and mechanism of PRDXs family in oral squamous cell carcinoma by Zhou Zhang, Quan Zheng, Ping Li, Xiaopeng Xu, Yanzhou Zhou, Chen Qian

“…Abstract Aim Our study mainly focused on exploring the expression and mechanism of PRDXs family members in OSCC, as well as the diagnostic and prognostic monitoring value of PRDXs family members in OSCC. Method We used bioinformatics tools to perform and visualize gene differential analysis on OSCC, analyse the expression of PRDXs family members in OSCC, and evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic monitoring value of PRDXs family members in OSCC patients. …”
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Nano-emodin mediated photodynamic therapy for wound healing of donor site after free gingival graft: A parallel clinical trial by Siamak Yaghobee, Maryam Pourhajibagher, Rashin Bahrami, Mahdi Isaabadi

“…The study employed a single-center, parallel, two-blind, randomized, controlled trial design. Method and material: A total of 53 patients requiring FGG treatment were randomly assigned to one of three groups: the n-Emo mediated PDT group, the n-Emo gel group, and the control group. …”
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RGB-FIR Multimodal Pedestrian Detection with Cross-Modality Context Attentional Model by Han Wang, Lei Jin, Guangcheng Wang, Wenjie Liu, Quan Shi, Yingyan Hou, Jiali Liu

“…Pedestrian detection is an important research topic in the field of visual cognition and autonomous driving systems. The proposal of the YOLO model has significantly improved the speed and accuracy of detection. …”
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Research on the application of distinguishing between benign and malignant breast nodules using MRI and US radiomics by Yifan Liu, Dan Zhou, Jing Liu, Jinding Wei, Xiao Hu, Xiaoli Yu

“…Using a double-blind method, regions of interest (ROIs) were manually delineated on T1WI, T2WI, DWI, the first phase of DCE, and US images. …”
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Eficacia de inhibidores de nitrito de calcio (CNI) en concreto agrietado by Pedro Montes-Garcia, H. Z. López-Calv, T. W Bremner

“…The specimens were also visually inspected on regular basis and the surface damage was recorded. …”
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Haemorrhoidal artery ligation with and without Doppler guidance in the treatment of haemorrhoidal disease: a single-centre randomized study by P. V. Tsarkov, M. A. Popovtsev, Yu. S. Medkova, A. V. Alekberzade, N. N. Krylov

“…To evaluate the efficacy of haemorrhoidal artery ligation (HA) with a preliminary palpatory determination of its localization supplemented by mucopexy of haemorrhoids as a new surgical method in the treatment of haemorrhoidal disease (HD) and to compare it with HAL-RAR technology.Materials and methods. …”
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Modern approaches in rheumatoid hand surgery: Results of soft tissue stabilizing operations for transposition of the tendons of the long radial and ulnar extensors of the wrist by A. V. Rozov, A. M. Lila, E. I. Byalik

“…To assess quality of life we used EQ-5D (EuroQol 5 Dimensions) index, pain – visual analogue scale (VAS), disease activity was assessed using the DAS28 (Disease Activity Score 28) index. …”
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RARE ANOMALY OF THE CORONARY VESSELS: CORONARY AND LEFT VENTRICULAR FISTULAS by L. V. Salamatina, Ye. Yu. Levchenko, A. A. Seitov, O. M. Zolotenkova, A. A. Burym

“…Coronary angiography has become the main diagnostic method that allowed diagnosis verification: left type of coronary blood circulation. …”
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Indications and Limitations of Resection and Ligaments Repair for Os Subfibulare Based on the Hasegawa Classification by Naohiro Hio MD, PhD, Masanori Taki MD, PhD, Atsushi Hasegawa MD, PhD

“…Despite the lack of consensus on surgical indications and methods for symptomatic, treatment-resistant OS, surgery is often performed. …”
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Optical coherence tomography in preclinical diagnosis of optic nerve disk changes after chemotherapy in children with retinoblastoma by S. V. Saakyan, E. B. Myakoshina, V. G. Polyakov, T. L. Ushakova, D. M. Ismailova

“…Using optical coherence tomography (OCT), determine the preclinical changes in optic nerve head (ONH) after chemotherapy in children with retinoblastoma (RB). Material and methods. 38 patients (76 eyes) were examined and treated: 15 girls, 23 boys with RB averagely aged 21.0 ± 1.5 months. …”
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Postoperative Analgesic Effects of Different Doses of Epidural Hydromorphone Coadministered with Ropivacaine after Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Meijuan Yang, Luyang Wang, Hong Chen, Yuwen Tang, Xinzhong Chen

“…Single dose of epidural hydromorphone has been introduced to serve as an alternative method for postcesarean section analgesia. However, optimal dose of epidural hydromorphone remains unknown. …”
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Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) with mini-open technique versus open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in the treatment of displaced midclavicular fracture: a r... by Sujan Shakya, Yi Wen, Xiang Wen, Cheng Long

“…Conclusions MIPO is a more effective and safer modern surgical method than ORIF for displaced midclavicle fractures. …”
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A systematic literature review of the theoretical foundations of therapeutic and recuperative approaches through physiatry interventions involving prism adaptation in unilateral sp... by Roxana Bistriceanu, Aurelian Anghelescu, Gelu Onose

“…The internationally recognized Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method was used to select and filter material. As a result, we used search keywords and keyword combinations in the following four international databases: Elsevier [5], PubMed [6], PMC [7], and PEDro [8]. …”
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