Effects of Sequential Antimicrobial Phases on Root Canal Microbiome Dynamics in Two-Visit Treatment of Primary Apical Periodontitis: A Longitudinal Experimental Study by Bertan Kesim, Seda Tezcan Ülger, Gönül Aslan, Yakup Üstün, Ayşe Tuğba Avcı, Mustafa Öner Küçük

“…The observed relative increase in <i>Bifidobacterium longum</i> numbers may represent a hypothesis-driven observation reflecting indirect ecological effects rather than direct pH modulation. While visual patterns (e.g., PCA clustering) were observed, they lacked statistical support. …”
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Time-based tracking of temperature and humidity of emergency medical service rapid response vehicles in Qatar: a prospective observational study by Nour Alhuda Alaghawani, Abrar Mohamed, Ahmed Makhlouf, Habib Kerkeni, Loua Al Shaikh, Guillaume Alinier, Alaaldin M. Alkilany, Ousama Rachid

“…Data was then extracted using ElitechLog software, visualized using Python, and statistically analyzed. …”
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Perception of Orthodontists on Posed and Dynamic Smile in Terms of Buccal Corridor Space: A Pilot Study by Kreethika Suresh, Thirunavukkarasu Ramanathan, Sola Rajan

“…Subjective evaluation was done using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) to rate the smiles based on buccal corridor space in terms of attractiveness and treatment priority needs. …”
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Effectiveness of Standalone Weight-bearing Radiographs in Guiding the Management of Supination External Rotation Type Isolated Lateral Malleolar Fractures in Indian Population: A P... by Singaravadivelu Vaidyanathan, Vignesh Murali, Aju Bosco

“…Patient’s pain score visual analogue scale (VAS) and compliance was assessed during radiographic assessment. …”
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Evaluating the Impact of Community-Based Medical Education on Health Literacy and Patient Empowerment in Underserved Populations: A Pilot Cohort Study by Aida Aljafri, Persia Abba, Anita Sedghi, Andreas Conte, Waseem Jerjes

“…<b>Results:</b> Student confidence in breaking down medical jargon improved from 2.8 ± 0.7 to 4.4 ± 0.5 (<i>p</i> < 0.01), and confidence in making use of visual aids improved from 2.5 ± 0.8 to 4.2 ± 0.6 (<i>p</i> < 0.01). …”
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Intravitreal Faricimab for Previously Treated Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Hang A, Ngo T, Virk JS, Moussa K, Moshiri A, Emami-Naeini P, Park SS

“…Tschannen Eye Institute, 4860 Y Street, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA, Tel +1-916-734-6080, Email sscpark@ucdavis.eduPurpose: To report our real-world experience using intravitreal faricimab, a novel anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy, in eyes with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) previously treated with other anti-VEGF therapy.Patients and Methods: A retrospective, single-center study of previously treated nAMD eyes treated with faricimab.Results: In 88 eyes (73 patients), mean baseline best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/63 (range 20/20 to CF) with mean anti-VEGF injection interval of 6.1+ 2.0 weeks. …”
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Perma Curette and Hysteroscopy: An Observational Study About Endometrial Sampling by Carmen Imma Aquino, Daniela Surico, Francesca Miglino, Arianna Ligori, Daniela Ferrante, Valentino Remorgida

“…<b>Materials and Methods</b>: Women undergoing hysteroscopy were invited to undergo a Perma biopsy as well. …”
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Evaluating The Effectiveness of Nefopam Versus Tramadol in Treating Established Post-Spinal Anesthesia Shivering: A Systematic Review by Ahsan Amjad, Usman Khalid, Adil Ashraf, Sumayya Tariq, Akrama Ehsan, Syed Imtiaz Ali Zaidi, Muhammad Hussain

“…This study evaluated and compared the efficacy, safety, and practicality of nefopam and tramadol in the treatment of established PSAS. Methods: A systematic review was conducted that adhered to PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Remote functional and anatomical results of idiopathic macular hole surgery performed without postsurgical vitreous cavity tamponade by A. Yu. Kleymenov, V. N. Kazaykin, A. V. Lizunov

“…To assess remote results of our method of macular hole (MH) surgery without postsurgical vitreous cavity tamponade.   …”
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Validation of Gait Kinematics With Ramp and Stair Ascent and Descent Revealed by Markerless Motion Capture in Simulated Living Space: Test-Retest Reliability Study by Daiki Shimotori, Kenji Kato, Tatsuya Yoshimi, Izumi Kondo

“…Joint angles were measured using 27 synchronized cameras with a markerless motion capture application, Theia3D (Theia Markerless Inc), and analyzed in Visual3d for all planes of motion at the hip-, knee-, and ankle-joints. …”
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Biotène Versus HydraSmile for Radiation‐Induced Xerostomia: Randomized Double‐Blind Cross‐Over Study by Randall J. Harley, Eve Bowers, Jinhong Li, Mikayla Bisignani, Marci L. Nilsen, Jonas T. Johnson

“…Scores were derived from a 100‐point visual analog scale, with higher scores indicating better symptomatic control. …”
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Assessment of efficacy and safety of “Chondroxid” gel in comparison with “Finalgel" in patients with knee osteoarthritis by L I Alexeeva, N G Kashevarova, E P Sharapova, E M Saitseva, M V Severinova

“…To assess efficacy, safety and aftereffect duration of 6-week local therapy of “Chondroxid” gel in comparison with ‘‘Finalgel” in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Material and methods. 60 outpatients (2 groups 30 pts in each) mainly women (59 pts) with knee osteoarthritis (II-III stage according to Kellgren-Lawrence) fulfilling ACR criteria aged 45 to 70 years (mean age 57,3±6,3 years) with pain at walking 40 mm and more on visual analog scale (VAS), Lequesne index from 4 to 10 regularly receiving NSAIDs for 30 days during previous 3 months were included. …”
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Complications of open wedge high tibial osteotomy. Analysis of the causes of complications and ways to eliminate them by V. E. Bialik, S. A. Makarov, E. I. Bialik, V. A. Nesterenko, M. R. Nurmukhametov

“…Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology.Materials and methods. The study included 43 patients (46 knee joints) with primary and secondary OA of the knee of I–III stages, who underwent OWHTO in the period from 2005 to 2019. …”
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The use of prostaglandin analogues before and after phacoemulsification cataract with primary glaucoma by I. E. Ioshin, A. I. Tolchinskaya

“…The early postoperative period was unresponsive. The average visual acuity on the first day was 0.69 ± 0.05, and after 6-8 weeks it increased to achieve to 0.85 ± 0.05. …”
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Effects of suspension exercise training in the treatment of lumbar disk herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yu’ang Liu, Silang Huang, Xinxin Zhang, Huangying Liao, Weiguo Liu, Zhi Zhang

“…ObjectiveThe study aimed to systematically evaluate the efficacy of suspension exercise training (SET) in the treatment of lumbar intervertebral disk herniation and provide a scientific basis for clinical treatment.MethodsDatabases such as CNKI, Chinese Wanfang, PubMed, Cochrane, the Web of Science, and Embase were searched up to June 2024. …”
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Early outcomes of 5-0 Prolene gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy combined with phacoemulsification in eyes of Indian glaucoma patients by Devendra Maheshwari, Madhavi Ramanatha Pillai, Nimrita Gyanchand Nagdev, Shivam Gupta, Rengappa Ramakrishnan, Mohideen Abdul Kader, Mohammed Sithiq Uduman

“…Purpose: To study the early postoperative efficacy and safety of 5-0 Prolene gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT) combined with phacoemulsification in Indian eyes. Methods: This was a prospective, interventional study. …”
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Panic Attacks in Patients with Supraventricular Tachycardia: Problems of Differential Diagnosis and Impact on Quality of Life by D. A. Tsaregorodtsev, P. A. Shelukha, L. V. Romasenko, M. M. Beraya, A. V. Sokolov

“…To study the psychosomatic relationships and quality of life (QOL) of patients with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) depending on the presence or absence of panic attacks (PA) in comparison with patients with heartbeat against the background of somatoform autonomic dysfunction.Material and methods. The study included patients with SVT and heart attacks due to sinus tachycardia in the context of somatoform autonomic disorder (SAD). …”
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The Multiple Dosing Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Cartilage Regeneration in Knee Osteoarthritis: Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial by Saraf A, Hussain A, Mahipal V, Agarwal T, Kush A

“…Assessment of outcome scores (visual analogue scale [VAS] and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index [WOMAC]) was done at baseline and three, six, nine months post intervention. …”
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Thermo-Ablative Fractional CO₂ Lasers Combined with 1540 nm Wavelengths Is a Promising Treatment Option in Stress Urinary Incontinence by Maurizio Filippini, Sara Elmi, Jessica Sozzi, Laura Pieri, Irene Fusco, Tiziano Zingoni, Pablo González-Isaza

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative dual-wavelength laser system (CO₂ + 1540 nm) in SUI management. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 56 women affected by SUI were enrolled in this study. …”
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Clinical outcomes and safety of combined calcitriol and bisphosphonates in treating postmenopausal osteoporosis: a retrospective cohort study by Xu Zhou, Hui Long, Jui-Hua Wang, Zhen Huang, Liping Cao

“…Treatment outcomes were assessed by comparing Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores for pain, Barthel Index for daily living ability, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for dysfunction before and after treatment. …”
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