Management of extra-articular fracture of the distal humerus with the upside-down use of PHILOS plates in front of the humerus: a retrospective study of 20 patients after 28.3 mont... by Guangyu Li, Yiliang Cui, Xingyi Hua, Fanxiao Liu, Di Li, Jingtao Lu, Shuang G. Yan

“…The fracture union time, range of motion of the elbow joint, Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score for pain and incidence of complications were analysed at the final follow-up. …”
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Structural Study of Wooden Abacus in Ashtbin Village Based on Samples in "Boonehghi" by Mohamad Madhoushian Nejad, Shahriyar Shokrpur

“…The research method is descriptive and analytical comparison. The findings show that 48 wooden abacuses were found in field surveys of the village's historic buildings. …”
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Comparative evaluation of facial attractiveness by laypersons in terms of facial proportions and equate it's deviation from divine proportions – A photographic study by Romilkumar Shah, Rahul Nair

“…Methodology: Forty subjects having normal soft tissue profile angle, as evaluated using Burstone's method, were selected to be photographed for the study. …”
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The EQ-5D and EQ-HWB fit the perceptions of quality of life from a Chinese perspective: a concept mapping study by Yifan Ding, Zhuxin Mao, Zhihao Yang, Siliu Feng, Jan Busschbach

“…The Group Concept Mapping (GCM) method was used, with participants organizing the items to reflect their interrelationships. …”
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The application of endoscopic debridement combined with metagenomic next-generation sequencing technology in primary spinal infections: a retrospective study by Xiaofei Feng, Jie Cheng, Luyong Jiang, Jiayi Lin, Zhewei Ye, Qingjiang Pang, Jiangtao Liu

“…Describe the pathogenic microbial spectrum of spinal infection, and compare the differences in sensitivity (true positive rate) and specificity (true negative rate) between the two detection methods. White blood cell (WBC) erythrocyte deposition rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), visual analog scale (VAS), Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and other clinical results were analyzed. …”
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Predicting pediatric age from chest X-rays using deep learning: a novel approach by Maolin Li, Jiang Zhao, Huanhuan Liu, Biao Jin, Xuee Cui, Dengbin Wang

“…This study aims to explore the effectiveness of deep learning for pediatric age estimation using chest X-rays. Materials and methods We developed a ResNet-based deep neural network model enhanced with Coordinate Attention mechanism to predict pediatric age from chest X-rays. …”
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Global prevalence and contributing factors of nurse burnout: an umbrella review of systematic review and meta-analysis by Addisu Getie, Temesgen Ayenew, Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Mihretie Gedfew, Afework Edmealem, Worku Misganaw Kebede

“…Publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger’s regression test, with the former providing a visual assessment of bias and the latter offering a statistical method to detect asymmetry. …”
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The relationship between oxLDL, sLOX-1, PCSK9 and carotid intima-media thickness in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes by Zeki Dogan, Abdulhalim Senyigit, Sinem Durmus, Canan Duvarcı, Remise Gelişgen, Hafize Uzun, Omur Tabak

“…The common carotid arteries were visualized by high-resolution B-mode carotid artery ultrasonography. …”
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THE AUGMENTED REALITY FUNCTIONS TO SUPPORT THE STEAM EDUCATION AT GENERAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS by Наталія Сороко

“…Augmented reality classifications are provided depending on the data presentation methods, the type of AR devices, according to the type of information provided by the augmented reality, and the areas of use. …”
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Development and validation of an explainable machine learning model for predicting osteoporosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Qipeng Wei, Zihao Liu, Xiaofeng Chen, Hao Li, Weijun Guo, Qingyan Huang, Jinxiang Zhan, Shiji Chen, Dongling Cai, Dongling Cai

“…The SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) method was used to interpret the model and visualize feature importance.ResultsTen predictive features were selected based on the intersection of the three feature selection methods. …”
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Contrast-enhanced mammography-based interpretable machine learning model for the prediction of the molecular subtype breast cancers by Mengwei Ma, Weimin Xu, Jun Yang, Bowen Zheng, Chanjuan Wen, Sina Wang, Zeyuan Xu, Genggeng Qin, Weiguo Chen

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to establish a machine learning prediction model to explore the correlation between contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) imaging features and molecular subtypes of mass-type breast cancer. Materials and Methods This retrospective study included women with breast cancer who underwent CEM preoperatively between 2018 and 2021. …”
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Keratorefractive Surgery for Residual Refractive Error Correction in Pseudophakic Patients by Е. P. Gurmizov, К. B. Pershin, N. F. Pashinova, А. Iu. Tsygankov

“…Purpose. Evaluation of the visual and refractive results of additional correction using LASIK and PRK methods in patients with residual refractive error after previous cataract surgery. …”
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Ultrasound-Guided Transmuscular Quadratus Lumborum Block Reduces Postoperative Pain Intensity in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Con... by Jian He, Lei Zhang, Wan You He, Dong Lin Li, Xue Qin Zheng, Qi Xia Liu, Han Bin Wang

“…Methods. Eighty-eight patients undergoing THA were randomized to receive 0.33% ropivacaine (Group QLB, n = 44) or saline (Group Con, n = 44) for QL3 block. …”
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Longitudinal changes following the introduction of socially assistive robots in nursing homes: a qualitative study with ICF framework and causal loop diagramming by Eri Otaka, Kenji Sato, Daiki Shimotori, Tsuneki Ninomiya, Naoki Sugimoto, Yoshihiro Nakabo, Yoshio Matsumoto, Taiki Yoshida, Izumi Kondo

“…Following the framework analysis method, the transcripts were coded using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). …”
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Pregnancy-acquired memory CD4+ regulatory T cells improve pregnancy outcome in mice by Kristin Thiele, Christopher Urbschat, Julia. Isabel. Amambay Riquelme, Lisa. Sophie Ahrendt, Ronja Wöhrle, Steven Schepanski, Judith Joana Eckert, Etienne Becht, Minyue Qi, Malik Alawi, Martin Becker, Nicola Gagliani, Hans-Willi Mittrücker, Anke Diemert, Petra Clara Arck

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Application of modified tragus incision in temporomandibular joint disc anchoring surgery by GUO Yanjun, YAN Wei, CUI Zekun, CHEN Yong, WEN kai, HU Yaqi

“…[Objective:] To introduce the surgical technique of temporomandibular joint disc anchoring through a modified tragus incision. [Methods:] From February 2017 to October 2021, 264 patients (328 sides of joints) with advanced anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDWoR) admitted to our hospital were treated with temporomandibular joint disc anchorage using a modified tragus approach. …”
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Astigmatism in Duane Retraction Syndrome by Masoud Khorrami-Nejad, Mohammad Reza Akbari, Babak Masoomian, Hayder Ali Mahmood, Kimia Daneshvar, Ali Majdi

“…Abstract Purpose To compare the prevalence, magnitude, and type of astigmatism among patients with different Duane Retraction Syndrome (DRS) types. Method This retrospective cross-sectional study reviewed the records of 312 DRS patients. …”
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Reactive astrocyte-derived exosomes enhance intracranial lymphatic drainage in mice after intracranial hemorrhage by Kexin Li, Yuheng Liu, Junjie Gong, Jing Li, Mingyu Zhao, Chengyou Hong, Yuchi Zhang, Mengyao He, Zhenye Zhu, Zhijuan Chen, Zengguang Wang

“…Primary astrocytes were treated with complete medium supplemented with different concentrations of hemin to obtain exosomes secreted by them, and mice with ICH induced by the collagenase method were intervened by intranasal administration. …”
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Results on photo identification for beluga whale <i>Delphinapterus leucas</i> in the Anadyr estuary of the Bering Sea by Ekaterina A. Prasolova, Roman A. Belikov, Andrey A. Ryabov, Denis I. Litovka

“…Definition of individual beluga whales by the method of photo identification and selection of the main types of markers are presented for beluga whales in the Anadyr estuary, western Bering Sea. …”
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The relationship among hopelessness, suicide risk, body mass index and eating motivations in major depressive disorder comorbid with obesity: a case–control study by Fatma Gül Helvacı Çelik, Meltem Hazel Şimşek, Meltem Puşuroğlu, Ulaş Korkmaz

“…In the obese MDD group, habits, traditional eating, price, visual appeal, and affect regulation were correlated with suicide attempts. …”
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