Application of the 2021 AAPOS Guidelines in Clinics with Revision and Validation of SPOT Referral Criteria by Li R, Yan Q, Lin X, Wu Z, Zhu H, Guo W, Zhang P, Zuo F, Wu Z, Liu H, Huang D

“…Rui Li,1,* Qi Yan,2,* Xiao Lin,3,* Zhujian Wu,4 Hui Zhu,4 Wei Guo,4 Peibin Zhang,4 Feidi Zuo,5 Ziyan Wu,5 Hu Liu,4 Dan Huang4 1Department of Ophthalmology, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Ophthalmology, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; 4Department of Ophthalmology, the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China; 5The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Hu Liu; Dan Huang, Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210029, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 (25) 68136470, Fax +86 (25) 83275171, Email liuhu@njmu.edu.cn; huangdan@njmu.edu.cnPurpose: This study aims to validate and revise the Spot Vision Screener referral criteria for detecting amblyopia risk factors (ARFs), visually significant refractive error (VSRE), and amblyopia.Methods: In clinics, we gathered data from children aged 12 months to 7 years. …”
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Neutrophils in Rheumatoid Arthritis Synovium: Implications on Disease Activity and Inflammation State by Deng Y, Li J, Wu R

“…This finding suggests that neutrophil involvement in RA pathogenesis is not universal but subtype-specific, potentially linked to distinct clinical phenotypes.Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of synovial pathology and clinical data from 55 RA patients collected during 2023. …”
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Comparison of Two Manual Therapy Programs, including Tendon Gliding Exercises as a Common Adjunct, While Managing the Participants with Chronic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Fauzia Javed Sheereen, Bibhuti Sarkar, Pallavi Sahay, Mohammad Abu Shaphe, Ahmad H. Alghadir, Amir Iqbal, Taimul Ali, Fuzail Ahmad

“…However, both NT and CBMT were equally effective in improving pain and grip strength while managing the participants with chronic CTS. …”
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Oxidative Stress in Dry Eye Disease: A Bibliometric Analysis by Lei Y, Huang XY, Guo H, Huang R, Shi Y, Hong J, Yang Y, Ma X

“…Yifan Lei,1,* Xin Yun Huang,1,* Haodong Guo,1 Rongqing Huang,1 Yajun Shi,1 Jue Hong,1 Yanting Yang,1,2 Xiaopeng Ma1,2 1Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yanting Yang, Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 650 Wanping South Road, Shanghai, 200030, People’s Republic of China, Email tcmyyt@126.com Xiaopeng Ma, Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Meridian, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 650 Wanping South Road, Shanghai, 200030, People’s Republic of China, Email pengpengma@163.comPurpose: To study the knowledge structure and evolution of oxidative stress in dry eye disease (DED) using bibliometrics and explore prospective anti-oxidative stress strategies for future clinical interventions.Methods: The Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) was used as the data source to systematically retrieve and screen the research literature published between January 1, 1992, and December 31, 2024, related to oxidative stress research in DED. …”
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Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Enhances Outcomes and Foraminal Decompression in Cervical Radiculopathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Peng Z, Xiong Y, Jia Y, Li J, Liu Z, Wang G

“…No significant differences in complication rates, including dural tears or nerve root injuries, were found between the two groups.Conclusion: The ultrasonic bone scalpel-assisted decompression technique offers significant advantages over traditional methods in terms of surgical outcomes, including better pain relief, functional recovery, and foraminal enlargement, while maintaining comparable safety profiles.Keywords: ultrasonic bone scalpel, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, ACDF, foraminotomy, smallest oblique sagittal area…”
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Single-Injection Adductor Canal Block Enhances Early Mobilization with Comparable Analgesia to Continuous Infusion in Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Stu... by Lan F, Chong Y, Liu F, Wang T

“…However, the comparative benefits of single-injection ACB (SACB) versus continuous ACB (CACB) remain unclear.Methods: In our retrospective cohort study, patients undergoing unilateral, primary UKA were allocated to group CACB or group SACB from January 2016 to December 2023. …”
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The efficacy of training on the four quadrant brain processes on cognitive functions of students with mathematical disorders by zohreh sadat moeini, farnaz Keshavarzi Arshadi, Masoud Gholam Ali Lavasani, SAEED hasanzadeh

“…Both boys and girls are equally affected by mathematical disorders, and they usually start displaying problematic behaviors as soon as they begin math classes in school. …”
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Articaine Needle - Free Anesthesia Vs Conventional Anesthesia in Root Canal Treatment of Irreversible Pulpitis in Permanent Teeth: A Prospective Study on Anesthetic Efficacy and Ef... by Qian S, Meng Z, Zhang H, Li K, Zhang F, Zhang S, Liu J, Zhou Z

“…Suhui Qian,1,* Ziying Meng,2,* Haiyan Zhang,1 Kaicheng Li,1 Fei Zhang,1 Sen Zhang,1 Jianfei Liu,1 Zhou Zhou1 1Department of Stomatology, Huaibei People’s Hospital, Huaibei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China; 2Stomatology Department of Suixi County Hospital, Huaibei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zhou Zhou, Email Zz178685@163.comObjective: This study aimed to compare the anesthetic efficacy of articaine needle-free anesthesia with conventional lidocaine nerve block anesthesia for root canal treatment in permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis.Methods: In this prospective clinical trial, 94 patients were randomly allocated to receive either articaine needle-free anesthesia (n=47) or lidocaine nerve block anesthesia (n=47). …”
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Health Literacy, Label Comprehension, and Consumer Perceptions of Quasi-Drug Information Among Korean Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ko Y, Kim HJ, Lee SM

“…Findings emphasize the need for targeted strategies, such as using simplified language and visual aids, to enhance label comprehension. These interventions could improve public health outcomes by increasing understanding of quasi-drug information across diverse HL levels. …”
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Model-Informed Precision Dosing of Remimazolam in General Anesthesia Patients by Chen Y, Zhang ZJ, Zhang XF, Peng Y, Jiao Z, Wu JX

“…Yueting Chen,1,* Zuo-Jing Zhang,2,* Xiao-Feng Zhang,2 Yuan Peng,2 Zheng Jiao,1,* Jing-Xiang Wu2,* 1Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zheng Jiao, Department of Pharmacy, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200030, People’s Republic of China, Email jiaozhen@online.sh.cn Jing-Xiang Wu, Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200030, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 021-22200000-3302, Fax +86 021-32260806, Email wjx1132@163.comPurpose: This study aimed to characterize the pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) of remimazolam in patients under general anesthesia using a population analysis and to develop a web-based dashboard tool that directly displays the optimal dosing regimen for general anesthesia.Patients and Methods: A total of 20 patients received remimazolam for general anesthesia, during which intensive arterial blood samples and bispectral index (BIS) values were collected. …”
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A Nomogram Model for Predicting Recurrent Coronary Thrombosis in Kawasaki Disease Patients by Zhou X, Peng Y, Yi Q

“…However, there are currently no studies predicting the recurrence of coronary thrombosis, so the aim of this study was to develop and validate a nomogram to predict recurrent coronary thrombosis in KD patients.Methods: This was a retrospective study of data from 149 KD patients who had a history of previous coronary disease at the Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from 2013 to 2020. …”
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Efficacy of Selective Nerve Root Block for Different Types of Lumbar Disc Herniation: Study Protocol for a Single-Blind, Prospective Cohort Study by Tan H, Zhou J, Pu Y, He L, Wang L

“…This study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy of SNRB in treating various LDH subtypes, classified according to the Michigan State University (MSU) classification system, and to explore its potential as a safe and minimally invasive percutaneous treatment option.Methods: This is a single-blind, Prospective Cohort Study. …”
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy from the Point of View of OCT-Angiography. Part 1. Chorioretinal Blood Flow Changes by A. G. Shchuko, S. I. Zhukova, T. N. Iureva, A. N. Zlobina

“…At the same time, the reports appeared in recent years indicate that an equally important link in pathogenesis is the disturbances of the choroidal blood flow. …”
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Comparative analysis of implant survival, peri-implant health, and patient satisfaction among three treatment modalities in atrophic posterior mandibles: a randomized clinical stud... by Eman Mohamed Raffat, Mohamed Shady, Ayman Abdel Rahim Elkashty, Moustafa El Syad

“…Abstract Background This study assessed the clinical outcomes of fixed and removable implant-assisted prostheses for the rehabilitation of atrophied distal extension mandibular ridges. Methods Thirty partially edentulous patients with atrophied distal extension mandibular ridges were randomized to three groups (n = 10/group). …”
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Nomogram Model for Predicting Risk of Postoperative Delirium in Adult Liver Transplant Patients: A Retrospective Study by Yu LL, Gong Y, Fang F, Wang T, Cang J

“…The model aims to assess the risk of POD and provide early identification of high-risk patients.Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on liver transplant patients, classified based on the presence or absence of POD. …”
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Optimum Median Filter Based on Crow Optimization Algorithm by Basma Jumaa Saleh, Ahmed Yousif Falih Saedi, Ali Talib Qasim al-Aqbi, Lamees abdalhasan Salman

“…It achieves the simulation based on MATLAB R2019b and the results present that the improved median filter with crow optimization algorithm is more effective than the original median filter algorithm and some recently methods; they show that the suggested process is robust to reduce the error problem and remove noise because of a candidate of the median filter; the results will show by the minimized mean square error to equal or less than (1.38), absolute error to equal or less than (0.22) ,Structural Similarity (SSIM) to equal (0.9856) and getting PSNR more than (46 dB). …”
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Exploring optical coherence tomography parameters in eyes with myopic tilted disc by Yu Qiao Zhang, Xiu Juan Zhang, Ru Yue Shen, Yuzhou Zhang, Fang Yao Tang, Simon K. H. Szeto, Danny Siu-Chun Ng, Ka Wai Kam, Alvin L. Young, Li Jia Chen, Chi Pui Pang, Clement C. Tham, Jason C. Yam, Poemen P. Chan

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Preparation of dental and nursing professionals within Swedish higher education: navigating to confidence in literacies and professional knowledge by Nikolaos Christidis, Jakob Tomasson, Armin Rataghi, Maria Christidis

“…We analyzed the data using non-parametrical methods. Results Upon graduation, the dentists scored high in academic and professional literacy and knowledge. …”
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Beyond Euclid: an illustrated guide to modern machine learning with geometric, topological, and algebraic structures by Mathilde Papillon, Sophia Sanborn, Johan Mathe, Louisa Cornelis, Abby Bertics, Domas Buracas, Hansen J Lillemark, Christian Shewmake, Fatih Dinc, Xavier Pennec, Nina Miolane

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The use of informal care by people with vision impairment. by Ana Patricia Marques, Antonio Filipe Macedo, Laura Hernandez-Moreno, Pedro Lima Ramos, Thomas Butt, Gary Rubin, Rui Santana, Portuguese visual impairment study group (PORVIS-group)

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To estimate and characterize the use of informal care by people with vision impairment in Portugal.<h4>Methods</h4>A total of 546 visually impaired individuals were recruited from Portuguese hospitals. …”
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