Intracorneal Ring Segments in Keratoconus: A Narrative Literature Review by Hayat UK, Shiwani HA, Memon D, Walkden A

“…This review explores ICRS types, surgical techniques, and emerging developments.Methods: A literature review was conducted using PubMed. …”
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Renewal of Islamic Family Law: Analysis of The Contribution of Qosim Amin's Thought by Muhammad Hizbullah, Imam Muhardinata, Leni Masnidar Nasution

“…He has provided the basis for contemporary thinking on how to harmonize Islamic teachings with the values ​​of equality and justice in the context of family law. …”
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Visualising Eclipses: Graphical Constructions of Eclipse Phenomena in the Sanskrit Astral Sciences by Dhammaloka Jambugahapitiye, Kolachana Aditya, Montelle Clemency

“…We also consider how these visual methods evolved across different texts, noting both similarities and differences in their presentation and underlying rationale. …”
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Review of Clinical Features, Microbiological Spectrum, and Treatment Outcomes of Endogenous Endophthalmitis over an 8-Year Period by Zenith H. Y. Wu, Rose P. S. Chan, Fiona O. J. Luk, David T. L. Liu, Carmen K. M. Chan, Dennis S. C. Lam, Timothy Y. Y. Lai

“…To evaluate the clinical features, microbiological spectrum, and treatment outcomes of endogenous endophthalmitis. Methods. Retrospective review of consecutive cases with infective endogenous endophthalmitis presenting from 2000 to 2007. …”
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Modern approaches to cataract surgery based on wavefront analysis by E.M. Titarenko, O.V. Shilovskikh, D.I. Ivanov, A.N. Ul’yanov

“…Cataract is the leading cause of visual impairment worldwide. Even in the early stages of cataract development, when the maximum visual acuity often remains high, patients complain of a decrease in image quality (light scattering, diplopia), which is expressed in the difficulty of performing daily and professional activities. …”
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Recalcitrant Gram-Positive Bacterial Keratitis Treated with Intrastromal Levofloxacin 1.5% Ophthalmic Solution: A Case Report and Review of Literature by Bobbie Marie M. Santos, Josept Mari S. Poblete, George Michael N. Sosuan, Pablito F. Sandoval Jr., Billie Jean T. Cordero, David Ammiel R. Tirol V, Ruben Lim Bon Siong

“…Objective: This paper demonstrated the effectiveness of intrastromal injection of levofloxacin 1.5% ophthalmic solution in the management of recalcitrant Gram-positive bacterial keratitis. Methods: This is a report on two cases of recalcitrant bacterial keratitis encountered at the External Diseases and Cornea Clinic of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Philippine General Hospital. …”
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A novel image recommendation model based on user preferences and social relationships by Weiyi Wei, Jian Wang, Jingyu Li, Mengyu Xu

“…In the higher-order collaboration module, a recursive interest propagation strategy is used to aggregate user preferences and image visual information. The experimental results clearly show that the model has an improvement of about 8.82% and 7.25% on Recall@20 and NDCG@20 compared to the latest methods.…”
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Women’s Suffrage: A Cinematic Study by Suzanne Bouclin

“…These assumptions guide my case study of the women’s suffrage movement in the United States and the conflicting conceptualizations of women’s equality in which that movement was embedded. Drawing on methods from feminist jurisprudence, intersectionality namely, I locate Katja von Garnier’s film Iron Jawed Angels (2004) in its historical, legal and discursive contexts to suggest how it constitutes meaning about the solidarities and divergences within the American women’s movement at the turn of the 20th century. …”
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Standalone cages versus plate-augmented fusion in multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: A 12-month prospective study balancing clinical equivalence and radiological s... by Sayed Mohamed Elgoyoushi

“…This prospective study compares the clinical and radiological outcomes of standalone cages versus plate-augmented systems in multilevel ACDF, addressing critical debates on biomechanical stability versus procedural simplicity. Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort of 100 patients undergoing multilevel ACDF (2+ levels) was equally divided into two groups: standalone cages (Group I, n = 50) and cages with ACP (Group II, n = 50). …”
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The Effect of Aromatherapy on Pain and Anxiety Levels Before Breast Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Ezgi Hancı, Yasemin Uslu, Erkin Arıbal

“…The patients’ anxiety and pain levels were assessed before and after the biopsy procedure using the state anxiety inventory and visual analogue scale, respectively. Results: Study population was 135 patients, equally divided between lavender, lavender-peppermint or control groups (each n = 45). …”
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Management and safety of same day bilateral intravitreal anti-VEGF injections in a treat-and-extend regimen by Christina Plasencia, Jonas Eschle, Katja Hatz

“…Treatment coordination followed one of four strategies: Equal TER, Coordinated TER, Mixed TER and pro re nata (PRN), and Asynchronous TER. …”
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Minimally Invasive Discectomy and Decompression for Lumbar Spine using Tubular Retractor System: Technique, Learning Curve and Outcomes by V A Kumar, Ramanadha Reddy, Vamsi Krishna Yerramneni, Swapnil Kolpakawar, K.S. Vishwa Kumar, Patlolla Pratyusha

“…Results Thirty-two patients who underwent MITDS and 8 patients who underwent MITD were compared with an equal number of patients who underwent open microdiscectomy and open decompression, respectively. …”
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Mobility challenges for women: A case study of bus rapid transit Peshawar by Altaf Ayaz, Hamza Saleem, Muhammad Usama Bin Ayyub, Abdul Qadeer

“…Addressing these challenges is crucial for promoting gender equality and unlocking women's potential for growth. …”
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Comparative analysis of continuous pericapsular nerve group block and supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block for postoperative analgesia in total hip arthroplasty: a random... by Onur Baran, Ayhan Şahin, Cavidan Arar

“…Standardized ultrasound-guided techniques were used with equal volumes of local anesthetic. Pain scores were assessed postoperatively using the Visual Analog Scale. …”
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Risk Factors for Hip Fracture among Elderly Adults in Erbil City A Case-Control Study by Dara Abdulla Al-Banna

“… Objective: The study aimed to find out the factors associated with hip fracture among elderly adults in Erbil City. Methods: The present case-control study conducted among elderly participants in two governmental hospitals and Geriatric Home in Erbil City of Kurdistan Region of Iraq from 8th of March to 3rd of August 2016. …”
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Pain Intensity and Pain Catastrophizing Among Patients with Chronic Pain: The Mediating Effect of Self-Efficacy by Li J, Cui Y, Jia Q, Ouyang A, Hua Y

“…Jiayao Li,1,* Yi Cui,1,* Qiong Jia,2,* Anping Ouyang,3,* Yan Hua1 1Department of Nursing, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Military Medical Psychology, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yan Hua, Department of Nursing, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China, Email huayan1112@126.comAim: This study aimed to explore the mediating role of sense of self-efficacy in the relationship between pain intensity and pain catastrophizing among chronic pain patients.Methods: A questionnaire survey was administered to patients with chronic pain at the pain intervention departments of three tertiary hospitals in Shaanxi Province between July 2023 and July 2024. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Quadratus Lumborum Muscle Energy Technique with Gluteus Medius Strengthening Versus Gluteus Medius Strengthening Alone in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Ra... by Rabail Rani Soomro, Hossein Karimi, Syed Amir Gilani

“…Gluteus medius exercises, along with conventional treatment, are routinely given to patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction; however, the aim of this study is to explore the additional effects of the muscle energy technique (MET) on the quadratus lumborum along with strengthening of the gluteus medius on pain, disability and quality of life of patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Methods: Using a computer-generated random number table, seventy patients with unilateral sacroiliac joint pain were divided equally and randomly into two groups. …”
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Efficacy of Topical Azithromycin versus Systemic Doxycycline in Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction by Marwa Aly Zaky, Adel Galal Zaky, Moataz Fayez Elsawy, Kareem Fatehy Shehata, Mohamed Samy Abd Elaziz

“…Inadequate or unstable tear film is the main cause, which leads to visual impairments. One of the primary causes of OSD is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), with a prevalence of 3.5 to 70%. …”
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Comparison of Outcomes of Classical Lichtenstein and Modified Lichtenstein in Patients with Indirect Inguinal Hernia by Ghulam Fatima Komal Memon, Shahid Hussain Mirani, Sadia Saher Memon, Dharmoon Arija, Halar Habibullah, Meena Sadaf

“… Objective: This study aimed to compare the outcomes of classical Lichtenstein and modified Lichtenstein techniques in patients with indirect inguinal hernia. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Surgery, Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College, from September 2024 to February 2025. …”
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Intravitreal Ranibizumab versus Razumab in treatment naïve diabetic macular edema by Dhandapani A, Ravindran S, Muthusamy K, Muruganandham K, Kaliamurty S

“…This study provides a prospective real-world comparison of innovator ranibizumab and Razumab® in treatment-naïve DME patients, addressing the current gap in comparative data. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted involving 60 treatment-naïve DME patients, equally divided into two groups: Ranibizumab and Razumab®. …”
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