Ultrasound Features of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i>-Related Gastritis by Fulvia Terracciano, Antonella Marra, Veronica Nassisi, Chiara Lillo, Fabrizio Bossa, Sonia Carparelli, Francesco Cocomazzi, Maria Rosa Valvano, Giuseppe Losurdo, Alfredo Di Leo, Francesco Perri

“…<b>Background</b> Abdominal ultrasound (US) is a reliable method for visualizing gastric wall layers and measuring their thickness. …”
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Automated Detection of Galactic Rings from Sloan Digital Sky Survey Images by Linn Abraham, Sheelu Abraham, Ajit K. Kembhavi, N. S. Philip, A. K. Aniyan, Sudhanshu Barway, Harish Kumar

“…The volume of present and future data on galaxies is so large that traditional methods, which involve expert astronomers identifying morphological features through visual inspection, are no longer sufficient. …”
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Integrative analysis of DNA methylation, RNA sequencing, and genomic variants in the cancer genome atlas (TCGA) to predict endometrial cancer recurrence by Jin Hwa Hong, Yung Taek Ouh, Sohyeon Jeong, Yoonji Oh, Hyun Woong Cho, Jae Kwan Lee, Hayeon Kim, Chungyeul Kim, Sanghyun Roh, Eun Na Kim, Yikyeong Chun, Jeong-An Gim

“…This study leverages omics datasets and machine learning to identify biomarkers associated with EC recurrence in different molecular subtypes.MethodsUtilizing DNA methylation, RNA-sequencing, and common variant data from 116 EC samples in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and differentially methylated regions (DMRs) were identified using t-tests between recurrence and non-recurrence groups. …”
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Good-Quality mHealth Apps for Endometriosis Care: Systematic Search by Diksha Sirohi, Cecilia HM Ng, Niranjan Bidargaddi, Helen Slater, Melissa Parker, M Louise Hull, Rebecca O'Hara

“…Most mHealth apps scored well (≥3.5) in the domains of usability (16/19, 84.2%), visual design (14/19, 73.7%), user engagement (11/19, 57.9%), and content (15/19, 78.9%). …”
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Remapping Body Representation Using Virtual Reality in Chronic Neuropathic Pain: Systematic Review by Maria Grazia Maggio, Mirjam Bonanno, Andrea Calderone, Amelia Rizzo, Nebahat Bulut, Mahmood Bahramizadeh, Alessandra Benenati, Francesco Tomaiuolo, Angelo Quartarone, Daniela Floridia, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

“…In CRPS, modifying the visual appearance of the affected limb improved body image and decreased pain perception. …”
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Nanopore targeted sequencing identifies pathogens in patients with postoperative endophthalmitis by Xin-Lei Hao, Man Yuan, Ming Wang, Ai-Si Fu, Jia-Shuang Gu, Bing-Qian Yang, Wei Jin, An-Huai Yang

“…At follow-up, there was a statistically significant improvement in the visual acuity relative to the baseline (Z=−5.222, P<0.001). …”
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Abstract 116: Reversal of Acute Ocular Ischemic Syndrome Following Rescue Carotid Revascularization: A Case Report by Abhiram Parameswaran Pillai

“…On postoperative day (POD) 2, the patient experienced severe stabbing right eye pain with reduced visual acuity and worsening of left arm weakness. …”
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Associations of diabetes mellitus with primary open angle glaucoma and Alzheimer’s disease: a large cohort study in UK biobank by Yan Shi, Xinyue He, William Liu, Junming Hu, Wei Qiao Qiu, Xiaoling Zhang, Zhigang Fan

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Assessment of Early Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy and CTG Trinucleotide Expansion Positivity Using Scheimpflug Imaging by Stanley S.J. Poh, MBBS, Kai Yuan Tey, MBBS, Gary S.L. Peh, PhD, Dawn J.H. Neo, MSc, Hla Myint Htoon, PhD, Evan K.L. Lee, Yu Qiang Soh, MBBS, V Vinod Mootha, MD, Jodhbir S. Mehta, PhD

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Macular pucker and cataract treated with phacoemulsification and IOL implantation combined with small-gauge pars plana vitrectomy: a comparison of outcomes with and without femtose... by Howard Wen-Haur Chao, Howard Wen-Haur Chao, Cheng-Kuo Cheng, Cheng-Kuo Cheng, Shiow-Wen Liou, Shiow-Wen Liou, Hsiao-Ming Chao, Hsiao-Ming Chao, Hsiao-Ming Chao

“…Through enhanced IOL centration, shortened surgical times and decreased ECD loss, FSLA led to superior postoperative visual outcomes compared to traditional phacovitrectomy. …”
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Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant in Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Pretreated Diabetic Macular Edema—A Swiss Cohort Study by Ferhat Turgut, Gábor M. Somfai, Christoph Tappeiner, Katja Hatz, Irmela Mantel, Aude Ambresin, Guy Donati, Viviane Guignard, Dana Nagyová, Isabel B. Pfister, Christine Schild, Justus G. Garweg

“…Background/Objectives: Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a significant cause of visual impairment, often treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents. …”
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MULTIMODAL MEANS OF BORIS JOHNSON’S REPRESENTATION AS A CHARISMATIC LEADER ON SOCIAL MEDIA by Larysa I. Taranenko, Mariia K. Boichenko

“…The carried out analysis proves the highly informative as well as subliminal potential of multimodal visual pictographic means aimed at creating a charismatic image of a public person. …”
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Patient participation in free cataract surgery: a cross-sectional study of the low-income elderly in urban China by Bo Qu, Hui Chen, Xuhua Tan, Xiaohang Wu, Haotian Lin, Zhenzhen Liu, Lixia Luo, Bo Zhang, Erping Long, Duoru Lin, Weirong Chen, Yizhi Liu, Haofeng Jiang, Jingjing Chen, Zhuoling Lin, Xiaoyan Li, Jinzhu Tang, Yingfen Lin

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A large language model digital patient system enhances ophthalmology history taking skills by Ming-Jie Luo, Shaowei Bi, Jianyu Pang, Lixue Liu, Ching-Kit Tsui, Yunxi Lai, Wenben Chen, Yahan Yang, Kezheng Xu, Lanqin Zhao, Ling Jin, Duoru Lin, Xiaohang Wu, Jingjing Chen, Rongxin Chen, Zhenzhen Liu, Yuxian Zou, Yangfan Yang, Yiqing Li, Haotian Lin

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Standard Triple Therapy versus Sequential Therapy in Helicobacter pylori Eradication: A Double-Blind, Randomized, and Controlled Trial by Jaime Natan Eisig, Tomás Navarro-Rodriguez, Ana Cristina Sá Teixeira, Fernando Marcuz Silva, Rejane Mattar, Decio Chinzon, Christiane Haro, Márcio Augusto Diniz, Joaquim Prado Moraes-Filho, Ronnie Fass, Ricardo Correa Barbuti

“…In Brazil, standard triple therapy is as equally effective as sequential therapy in eradicating Helicobacter pylori patients. …”
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Is the combination of linagliptin and allopurinol better prophylaxis against post-contrast acute kidney injury? A multicenter prospective randomized controlled study by Ahmed Fayed, Ahmed A. Hammad, Dina O. Abdulazim, Hany Hammad, Mohamed Amin, Samir Elhadidy, Mona M. Salem, Ibrahim M. Abd ElAzim, Lajos Zsom, Eva Csongradi, Karim M. Soliman, Usama A. Sharaf El Din

“…They were randomly allocated to 4 equal groups that received their prophylaxis for 2 days before and after radiocontrast. …”
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Receptor tyrosine kinase inhibition leads to regression of acral melanoma by targeting the tumor microenvironment by Eric A. Smith, Rachel L. Belote, Nelly M. Cruz, Tarek E. Moustafa, Carly A. Becker, Amanda Jiang, Shukran Alizada, Anastasia Prokofyeva, Tsz Yin Chan, Tori A. Seasor, Michael Balatico, Emilio Cortes-Sanchez, David H. Lum, John R. Hyngstrom, Hanlin Zeng, Dekker C. Deacon, Allie H. Grossmann, Richard M. White, Thomas A. Zangle, Robert L. Judson-Torres

“…Methods An independent analysis of published sequencing data was performed to evaluate the frequency of receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) ligands and adapter protein gene variants and expression. …”
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An Italian Survey on the Management of Pediatric Convulsive Status Epilepticus: More Than Just a Pharmacological Choice by Caterina Zanus, Giulia Cannizzaro, Giacomo Danieli, Angela Amigoni, Silvia Buratti, Francesca Izzo, Massimo Mastrangelo, Maria Cristina Mondardini, Paola Costa, Anna Rosati, Carla Marini, Lucia Fusco, Italian Paediatric Status Epilepticus Group

“…Concerning second‐line treatment, the choices were equally distributed between phenytoin (55.2%), levetiracetam (52.4%), and phenobarbital (52.4%). …”
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Acromegaly as a Multisystem Disease – Analysis of Metabolic Complications. Review of Current Literature by Daria Anna Krzyżanowska, Paula Bętkowska, Magdalena Strzelczyk, Joanna Wziątek, Iwona Koziołek, Gabriela Pabis, Patrycja Fatyga, Wiktoria Fatyga, Piotr Kowalik, Kinga Dowierciał

“…These individuals typically exhibit hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and decreased HDL-C levels. Equally significant are disturbances in glucose metabolism, affecting more than 50% of patients. …”
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Assessing Gonipterus defoliation levels using multispectral unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) data in Eucalyptus plantations by Phumlani Nzuza, Michelle L. Schröder, Rene J. Heim, Louis Daniels, Bernard Slippers, Brett P. Hurley, IIaria Germishuizen, Benice Sivparsad, Jolanda Roux, Wouter. H Maes

“…Reference damage levels were obtained through visual assessments of (n = 89–100) trees at each site. …”
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