The effect of music on patient anxiety undergoing bronchoscopy: a randomized controlled trial by Kacem Amani, Aissa Sana, Jomaa Wassim, Chebil Dhekra, Ben Jazia Rahma, Kharrat Imen, Benzarti Wafa, Knaz Asma, Ben Bedira Baraa, Gargouri Imen, Maatallah Anis, Abdelghani Ahmed

“…The aim of our study is to evaluate the effect of music on anxiety levels among patients undergoing bronchoscopy in the pneumology department. Methods We conducted a prospective, randomized, investigator-blinded, controlled trial performed in two university hospitals. …”
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Comparison of Clinical Results of Pulsed Radio Frequency and Mixed Injection of Corticosteroid and Local Anesthetic in Patients with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome by Arman Taheri, Foad Fouladi, Alireza Khajenasiri, Reza Atef-Yekta, Nader-Ali Nazemian-Yazdi, Fatemeh Arjmandnia

“…Present study designed for evaluating the effect of radiofrequency and corticosteroid injection in longterm treatment follow up for pain reduction and functional evaluation of shoulder joint. Methods: Sixty patients were analyzed equally in two treatment groups. …”
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Evaluation of periodontal tissues condition in children with blood coagulability pathology by M. A. Gavrilenko

“…Hygiene index value was determined according to Fedorov and Volodkina, PMA index (papillary-marginal-alveolar index) was determined by standard methods. Visual presence of inflammation clinical signs and periodontal tissue condition was determined in each group. …”
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EVALUATION OF PERIODONTAL TISSUES CONDITION IN CHILDREN WITH BLOOD COAGULABILITY PATHOLOGY by M. A. Gavrilenko

“…Hygiene index value was determined according to Fedorov and Volodkina, PMA index (papillary-marginal-alveolar index) was determined by standard methods. Visual presence of inflammation clinical signs and periodontal tissue condition was determined in each group. …”
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EVALUATION OF PERIODONTAL TISSUES CONDITION IN CHILDREN WITH BLOOD COAGULABILITY PATHOLOGY by M. A. Gavrilenko

“…Hygiene index value was determined according to Fedorov and Volodkina, PMA index (papillary-marginal-alveolar index) was determined by standard methods. Visual presence of inflammation clinical signs and periodontal tissue condition was determined in each group. …”
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Comparison between Refractive Outcome of Primary Piggyback Intraocular Lens versus Secondary Lens Iris Claw Lens in Posterior Microphthalmos by Abdelhamid Elhofi, Hany Ahmed Helaly, Amr Said

“…Methods. This study was a retrospective interventional comparative study that included 60 eyes of 30 patients. …”
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Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Post-Laminectomy Lumbar Epidural Fibrosis by Usama M. Rashad, Marwa Hany Abousenna, Amr K. Elsamman, Nagwa Ibrahim Rehab

“…Objective To investigate the effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) on pain, lumbar range of motion (ROM) and F-wave minimal latency and F-chronodispersion in patients with post laminectomy epidural fibrosis. Methods Sixty patients complaining of low back pain and sciatica secondary to lumbar post laminectomy epidural fibrosis were allocated to one of the two equal groups (study and control groups). …”
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The Effectiveness of Schema Therapy on the Mental Health and Emotional Self-regulation of Depressed Women in Bandar Abbas City by Zohreh Jafari, Mahin Askari, Nooshin Taghinejad

“…This study aimed to investigate the impact of schema therapy on the mental health and emotional self-regulation of depressed women in Bandar Abbas City. Methods: The research design was a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest with a control group. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Treatment of temporomandibular joint internal derangement using MESNA injection by Ahmed A. Mosleh

“…The data was gathered by functional examinations such as maximum interincisal opening (MIO) and clicking. A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) assessed pain severity before and after treatments. …”
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The effect of CHIN-SKIP sports game intervention on motor ability in preschool children aged 5–6 years by Shiqing Zhang, Min Liu, Jianhang Sun, Jianxiang Chong, Jiahua Ma

“…IntroductionTo evaluate the efficacy of CHIN-SKIP sports game intervention in enhancing motor ability among preschool children aged 5–6 years.MethodsFrom September to December 2024, a total of 60 preschool children (aged 5–6 years) were randomly selected from two large classes at DM kindergarten and equally allocated to either the experimental group (n = 30) or control group (n = 30), with balanced gender distribution between groups. …”
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Clinical efficacy of hyaluronic acid in post-extraction sockets of impacted mandibular third molar by Sairan Khurshed Nariman, Reiadh Kamal AL-Kamali

“…Aim of this study to evaluate the effectiveness of local hyaluronic acid (HA) administration to surgically remove impacted third molar sockets to evaluate pain and swelling. Materials and Methods: A comparative study included 50 healthy patients were subdivided into two equal sub group, aged 18-35 years with impacted lower third molars type of impaction (class II; position B according to Pell–Gregory classification). …”
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Success Rates and Prognostic Factors in the Management of Keratoconus: A 10-Year Retrospective Cohort Study at Siriraj Hospital by Atiporn Thuangtong, Theerajate Phongsuphan

“… Objective: To evaluate the success rates of different treatment modalities, identify prognostic factors associated with treatment outcomes and factors influencing disease progression in keratoconus patients. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study of keratoconus patients at Siriraj Hospital during January 2013 to December 2023 was done. …”
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Subthreshold micropulse green laser versus yellow laser in the treatment for chronic central serous chorioretinopathy by Mohamad G. Zeinalabdeen, Ehab El Rayes, Mahmoud Genaidy, Ayman Khattab, Abdussalam M. Abdullatif

“…The eyes were equally randomized to either SMYL or SMGL (20 eyes in each group). …”
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Research Trends of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in EGFR-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Bibliometric Analysis by Chang X, Wang C, Zhang L

“…Xiaoyan Chang,* Chenghao Wang,* Linyou Zhang Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Linyou Zhang, Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8615145106696, Email lyzhang@hrbmu.edu.cnBackground: This study seeks to identify research trends and hotspots concerning tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) for the treatment of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis.Methods: Publications on TKIs and EGFR-mutated NSCLC from 2006 to 2024 were analyzed using VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R-bibliometrix to visualize collaboration, keyword co-occurrences, and research trends.Results: A total of 962 articles were analyzed, authored by 7,458 researchers from 5,401 institutions across 208 countries. …”
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Evaluation of topical bromfenac as an adjunctive treatment with intravitreal ranibizumab in the management of diabetic macular edema by Sara S. Emara, A Ahmed, Soha M. El-Tohamy, Mohamed N. El-Mohamady

“…Patients The study included 40 eyes of patients with DME, divided into two groups: group I (20 eyes) received intravitreal ranibizumab injections and adjunctive topical bromfenac twice daily; group II (20 eyes) received only intravitreal ranibizumab injections. Methods All patients underwent assessments for best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure, anterior segment, and fundus examination. …”
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Effect of a Nurse-Led Teaching Program on Sleep Disturbances and Pain Experiences Among Patients With Fibromyalgia by Aziza Ibrahim Abd El Kader PhD, Rasha Hafez Ramadan El-Shaboury PhD, Rehab Fouad Abd Elkodoos PhD, Hend Reda Ali Elkest PhD, Nermen Abdelftah Mohamed PhD

“…Sixty patients with fibromyalgia were included in the sample, divided equally into a study group and a control group (30 patients each). …”
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THE ART OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR IN UKRAINE AND SLOVAKIA: COMPARATIVE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE UKRAINIAN SICH RIFLEMEN’S ARTISTIC GROUP AND THE KOŠICE ARTISTIC CENTRE PHENOMENA by Kseniia Rozhak-Lytvynenko

“…Methodology of the performed research is based on the use of the complex scientific approach to study cultural and artistic phenomena, which combines comparative visual analysis with historical and cultural research methods. …”
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ANALYSIS OF HYPOTENSIVE EFFECT OF EX-PRESS DRAINAGE DEVICE FOR REFRACTORY GLAUCOMA by M. M. Bikbov, I. I. Khusnitdinov

“…Purpose: to analyze the effectiveness of Ex-Press drainage device implantation  for refractory glaucoma  of different origin for 3 years.Patients and methods: The study  consisted of 82 patients (86  eyes)  with refractory  glaucoma  aged  26–86 years  (67.37±0.53). …”
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Antidepressant therapy in complex treatment of painful diabetic polyneuropathy by Lidia Grigor'evna Turbina, Sergey Alexandrovich Gordeev, Anna Aronovna Zus'man

“…2.3 points (DP-2) with equal statistical significance(p…”
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Factors Influencing Reduced Scar Tissue Formation Following Unilateral Cleft Lip Plastic Surgeries: a Systematic Literature Review by Marijus Leketas, Bahaa Al Sayegh, Dominykas Latakas, Justina Stucinskaite-Maracinskiene

“…Wound edges approximation by non-absorbable sutures or tissue glue equally results in smaller scar formation and better aesthetic outcome. …”
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