Comparison of mid-term outcomes between unilateral biportal endoscopic and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of single-level lumbar degener... by Xuelei Zhang, Qiumei Yuan, Yu Zhang, Zuchao Gu, Guo Li

“…The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was utilized to assess the severity of back pain (VAS-B) and leg pain (VAS-L). …”
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Application of 3D-printed compensators for proton pencil beam scanning of shallowly localized pediatric tumors by Agnieszka Wochnik, Tomasz Kajdrowicz, Gabriela Foltyńska, Dawid Krzempek, Katarzyna Krzempek, Krzysztof Małecki, Marzena Rydygier, Jan Swakoń, Paweł Olko, Renata Kopeć

“…Planning target volume constraints (D98% >95%, D2%< 107%) and organs-at-risk (brainstem, spinal cord, visual organs, chiasm, cochlea) constraints (D2%, Dmax and DMean) were applied. …”
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A nomogram model based on tumor necrosis factor-like ligand 1A(TL1A) and death receptor-3(DR3) promoter methylation for predicting 90-day prognosis in patients with HBV-associated... by Xue-Fei Wei, Feng Zhang, Han-Xu Zhu, Zhe-Zhe Tian, Miao-Miao Xu, Yu-Chen Fan, Kai Wang, Kai Wang

“…This study aimed to investigate the methylation level of TL1A/DR3 promoter, explore its ability to predict prognosis, and establish a prognostic model combined with clinical indicators.MethodMethylation status and gene expression of TL1A and DR3 were analyzed in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from 714 participants using Methylight and quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). …”
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Research progress of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis and treatment of diabetic complications by ZHOU Dalei*，YUAN Jing，HAN Chaoyong，YOU Lanying，XU Jin，LIU Dandan，HUANG Luxin，HUANG Junjie，YUAN Yu，SUN Jie，ZHENG Kang

“…Objective To study the effects of ultrasound -guided proximal continuous adductor canal block (ACB) and mid - segment continuous ACB on postoperative pain and muscle strength of quadriceps femoris in elderly patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) . Methods Eighty elderly patients scheduled for elective TKA under general anesthesia at Zhongda Hospital Southeast University from October 2022 to December 2023 were selected and randomly divided into two groups according to the random number table method：the ultrasound - guided proximal ACB group (group P，n = 40) and the ultrasound-guided mid-segment ACB group (group M，n = 40) . …”
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Blind Recognition Algorithm of Multi-Carrier Composite Modulation Signal Based on Multi-Dimensional Time-Frequency Superimposed Spectrum by Shoubin Wang, Huan Li, Xiaolong Zhang, Hao Jiang, Lei Shen

“…The existing multi-carrier composite modulation recognition methods have failed to effectively integrate inner and outer modulation characteristics, thereby limiting the potential for improving recognition performance under low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) conditions. …”
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Role of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography in restaging and prognosis of recurrent melanoma after curative surgery by Dharmender Malik, Ashwani Sood, Bhagwant Rai Mittal, Rajender Kumar Basher, Anish Bhattacharya, Gurpreet Singh

“…The diagnostic accuracy of 18F-FDG PET/CT (visual interpretation as well as semi-quantitative parameter) was determined on the basis of subsequent imaging and clinical follow-up. …”
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Evaluating the impact of NSAIDs and exercise therapy versus sole exercise therapy on joint mobility, pain levels, grip strength, and muscle activity in lateral epicondylitis patien... by Junaid Ahmad Parrey, Mohd Arshad Bari, Abdul Qayyum Khan, Arish Ajhar, Shivani Singh

“…Pain, measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), decreased from 7.30 ± 0.68 to 2.12 ± 0.56 in the intervention group, compared to a decrease from 7.02 ± 0.69 to 3.32 ± 0.65 in the standard care group. …”
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Dust detection in western and southwestern Iran based on DAI index algorithm and Modis spectral data by Azar Faryabi, Hamid Reza Matinfar, Seyyed Kazem Alavi Panah, Ali Akbar Norouzi

“…Results and discussion: In general, it was found that all AOD maps generated from the direct method showed a very good spatial distribution of the local aerosol pattern compared to other methods. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Tuina Therapy for Acute Lumbar Sprain: A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis Based on Randomized Controlled Trials by Chen J, Liu S, Gong Z, Feng X, Li W, Li J

“…The order of the surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) was: Tuina (0.79) and Tuina combined with conventional treatment (0.70). Regarding the visual analog scale score, Tuina combined with the other interventions showed significant advantages (P < 0.05). …”
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EVALUATION OF A DECRESE IN WORK PRODUCTIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS by Olga Yuryevna Vakulenko, D V Goryachev, O A Krichevskaya, Sh F Erdes

“…To study the association between the clinical manifestations and work ability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to elaborate mathematical methods for predicting work productivity indicators according to the evaluation of the functional status of patients and disease activity.Material and Methods. …”
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Cellular reactions to three-dimensional matrices of polylactic acid and hydroxyapatite generated by 3D-printing by T. V. Druzhinina, S. Ya. Talalaev, N. P. Zakirov, S. V. Shchadenko, Sh. A. Khabibulin, I. A. Khlusov, L. S. Litvinova

“…Computer-aided design method, Blender software and fused filament fabrication (FFF; fiber diameter 1,75 mm) with 3D printing were used in sample production. 100 mas% PLA disks served as control. …”
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Sistem Deteksi Jumlah, Jenis dan Kecepatan Kendaraan Menggunakan Analisa Blob Berbasis Raspberry Pi by Gembong Edhi Setyawan, Benny Adiwijaya, Hurriyatul Fitriyah

“…Abstract An analysis on traffic condition usually carried out manually by visual observation. This method demands high human resource and cannot be analysed immediately. …”
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The prognostic significance of FOXP3 expression in patients with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer by O.I. Vynnychenko, Y.V. Moskalenko, R.A. Moskalenko

“…Regulatory T lymphocytes were visualized using antibodies against FOXP3. Pearson test, One-way ANOVA, Kaplan–Meier method, and logarithmic test were used for statistical analysis. …”
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The relationship between self-efficacy, health literacy, and quality of life in patients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study in China by Ying’e Gao, Yujia Zheng, Yuanyuan He, Jingjing Lin, Fangyi Liu, Jie Fu, Rongjin Lin, Rongjin Lin

“…BackgroundSelf-efficacy and health literacy are closely related to the quality of life in patients with chronic diseases; however, it remains unclear whether their combined effects on the quality of life (QoL) in these patients operate through mediation, interaction, or a combination of both.MethodsThe research occurred in China between July 10 and September 15, 2021. …”
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Atypical bilateral papilledema during the puerperium: a case report by Ligang Jiang, Xin Jiang, Ailian Li, Mengting Liu, Zhe Zhang, Yuhua Tong

“…Ocular ultrasound can be used as a non-invasive screening method for intracranial hypertension.…”
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Metabolomics Analysis Reveals the Influence Mechanism of Different Growth Years on the Growth, Metabolism and Accumulation of Medicinal Components of <i>Bupleurum scorzonerifolium<... by Jialin Sun, Jianhao Wu, Weinan Li, Xiubo Liu, Wei Ma

“…It not only provided a new idea and method for the quality evaluation of <i>Bupleurum scorzonerifolium</i> Willd., but also provided a scientific basis for the quality control of Chinese herbs.…”
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Perlindungan Konsumen bagi Penyandang Disabilitas pada Sektor Perdagangan Online Berbasis Aplikasi Marketplace by Gelora Martanti

“…The problem in this study is about how to fulfill consumer protection for users of the e-commerce trade sector who come from people with disabilities. This research method uses normative juridical research methods with a qualitative approach. …”
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Self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ping Teresa Yeh, Caitlin E Kennedy, Hugo de Vuyst, Manjulaa Narasimhan

“…Effect size varied by HPV test kit dissemination method, whether mailed directly to home (RR: 2.27, 95% CI 1.89 to 2.71), offered door-to-door (RR: 2.37, 95% CI 1.12 to 5.03) or requested on demand (RR: 1.28, 95% CI 0.90 to 1.82). …”
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Changes in taste and odor sensitivities during repeated bicycle ergometer exercises by Masataka Narukawa, Kensuke Nojiri, Rina Matsuda, Momo Murata, Seiji Sakate, Sachiko Kuga, Hidetoshi Ue

“…Fatigue levels and taste intensity were rated using a 100-mm visual analogue scale, and taste and odor preferences and odor intensity were evaluated using a scoring method.Results The degree of physical fatigue significantly increased with each successive bicycle exercise segment. …”
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A Vignette Study to Derive Health-Related Quality-of-Life Weights for Individuals with Steroid Refractory Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease Receiving Third-Line Therapy in the Unit... by Emma Williams, Luke Skinner, Richard Hudson, Arunesh Sil, Katharina Ecsy, Elisheva Lew, Abdul Jabbar Omar Alsaleh, Elin Gruffydd, Andrew Lloyd, Daniele Avenoso

“… # Objectives This vignette-based study aimed to generate utility values to inform an economic model via an online survey wherein cGvHD health state (HS) vignettes were valued by the general UK population using the EQ-5D-5L and the EQ-5D-visual analog scale (EQ-5D VAS). # Methods This non-interventional health-related quality of life (HRQoL) study was conducted in 3 stages across the UK: the development, validation, and valuation of HS vignettes to generate utility values for cGvHD. …”
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