Clinical efficacy of myometrial and endometrial microwave ablation in the treatment of patients with adenomyosis who had anemia by Zuolin Li, Xiaolian Li, Min Lin, Sihua Qiu, Liangqin Wang, Liping Lai, Xuefen Luo, Zunyu Mo, Gang Dong, Guorong Lyu, Shuiping Li

“…Objective This study evaluated the clinical efficacy of myometrial and endometrial microwave ablation (MEWA) for treating adenomyosis in patients with anemia.Methods This retrospective study enrolled 64 patients with adenomyosis who had anemia treated with either MEWA (MEWA group) or myometrial microwave ablation (MMWA group) between May 2019 and May 2021. …”
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Thelaziasis in humans: A systematic review of reported cases by D. Katterine Bonilla-Aldana, Jorge Luis Bonilla-Aldana, Jaime David Acosta-España, Ranjit Sah, Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales

“…Diagnosis was primarily made through direct visual identification of the parasite, while molecular confirmation was used in a limited number of cases. …”
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Global trends and research hotspots in the treatment of mental disorders with transcranial magnetic stimulation: a bibliometric analysis by Zong-ke Ma, Zong-ke Ma, Yi-xin Wei, Yi-xin Wei, Ling Rao, Ling Rao, Bao-jin Li, Bao-jin Li, Qiang Gao, Qiang Gao

“…The exploration and expanding application of various new TMS mode have significantly propelled the advancement of related clinical research.MethodsWe reviewed research published in the Science Citation Index Expanded of Web of Science Core Collection database. …”
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Disulfide stoppered polyrotaxanes with enhanced cellular uptake and intracellular cyclodextrin release by Gergely Kali, Alexander H. Mayer, Dennis To, Martyna Truszkowska, Raphael Plangger, Markus Gallei, Andreas Bernkop-Schnürch

“…This study aimed to synthesize such polyrotaxanes with a novel, simple method, resulting in high threading efficacy, enhanced cellular uptake, and intracellular cyclodextrin (CD) release. …”
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Temporomandibular Internal Derangements Denote Activity of Axial Spondyloarthritis by Ana-Marija Laškarin, Stjepan Špalj, Gordana Laskarin, Antonija Ružić Baršić, Jasmina Grđan, Emina Babarović, Tatjana Kehler, Viktor Peršić, Nikša Dulčić

“…This study aimed to investigate SpA activity in patients with ID of TMJ. Materials and Methods: We assessed 200 patients with neck pain using the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) criteria. …”
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Current research status and trends of potassium-competitive acid blockers in the treatment of acid-related diseases: a bibliometric analysis by Baoqiang Zhu, Long Chen, Xue Tao, Hong Zheng, Xia Li, Qingfang Wu, Enwu Long, Haixia Lin

“…We evaluated the publication volume and citation status over the years using the WOS platform, and visualized the authors, countries, institutions, keywords, and citations of the publications using CiteSpace and VOSviewer.ResultsThis study included a total of 455 articles. …”
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Treatment of thoracolumbar fractures with severe collapse of the anterior and middle columns via balloon-assisted endplate reduction, transpedicular bone grafting and pedicle screw... by Hai-qiang Shen, Yun-qin Xu, You-rong Yao, Qi Liu, Lin-ying Zhou, Xiao-jie Chen, Xiao-hong Lu, Xing Zhao, Yong Tang

“…Routine patient follow-ups were conducted to record the degree of vertebral height maintenance via X-ray and computed tomography (CT) images. The visual analog scale (VAS) score for low back pain and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) score were recorded. …”
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Anti-VEGF treatment switch in real-world DME patients: ranibizumab versus aflibercept for bevacizumab DME non-responding patients (SWIRL study) by Yu Qiang Soh, Zheng Xian Thng, Wei Kiong Ngo, Colin S Tan, Tock Han Lim, Louis W Lim, Augustinus Laude, Darren Choy, Wen Jun Song, Helen Fang Mi, Koh Lilian, Jacob Yu Hang Chin, Karen Jhi Wen Chia, Issac Too, Nicola Y Gan, Rajesh Rajagopalan

“…Visual acuity (VA) and optical coherence tomography features such as central retinal thickness were assessed. …”
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Efficacy and safety of herbal medicine (Dangguijagyag-san) for primary dysmenorrhea: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multi-center... by Hye Lin Woo, Hae Ri Ji, Siin Kim, Hae Sun Suh, Kwan-Il Kim, Jin Moo Lee, Kyoung Sun Park

“…The primary outcomes are difference in response rates between the EG and the ACG (non-inferiority comparison) and difference in changes from baseline in average pain intensity measured by the visual analogue scale between the EG and PCG (superiority comparison). …”
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Integrated bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing reveals a cuproptosis-related LncRNA prognostic signature in neuroblastoma by Ke Chen, Jing Wang, Shimin Yang, Jun Xiao, Luyao Wu, Zejian Li, Xiang Zhao, Xuyong Chen, Honglin Li, Jiexiong Feng, Xinyao Meng

“…While cuproptosis has emerged as a critical regulator in oncobiology, its mechanistic involvement in NB remains poorly characterized. Methods RNA-seq data of NB patients was analyzed using limma and ClusterProfiler. …”
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Twelve-Month Follow-Up of Dexamethasone Implants for Macular Edema from Various Diseases in Vitrectomized and Nonvitrectomized Eyes by Eduardo A. Novais, Mauricio Maia, Paulo Augusto de Arruda Mello Filho, João Rafael de Oliveira Dias, José Maurício B. B. Garcia, Gabriel C. de Andrade, Ricardo N. Louzada, Marcos Ávila, André Maia, J. Fernando Arevalo, Lihteh Wu, Maria Berrocal, Emmerson Badaró, Michel Farah

“…To evaluate the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central retinal thickness (CRT), and the number of dexamethasone implants needed to treat cystoid macular edema (CME) from various etiologies over 12 months in vitrectomized and nonvitrectomized eyes. …”
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5HT2A Receptors are Involved in the Pharmaco-Toxicological Effects of the Synthetic Cannabinoids JWH-018 and 5F-PB22: in Vivo Studies in Mice by G. Corli, M. Tirri, T. Bernardi, F. Boccuto, M. Borsari, M. Bassi, S. Bilel, M. Marti

“…Thus, this study aims to evaluate the involvement of 5HT2A receptors in the effects provoked by these substances. Methods: The effects induced by acute systemic administration of 1-pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-018; 1 mg/kg) and quinolin-8-yl 1-pentyfluoro-1H-indole-3-8-carboxylate (5F-PB22; 1 mg/kg) on sensorimotor (visual, acoustic and tactile) responses, pain threshold (acute mechanical and thermal nociception), core temperature, breath rate and motor performance (stepping activity), as well as their interaction with the selective 5HT2A receptors antagonist MDL100907 (0.1 mg/kg), have been evaluated in CD-1 male mice. …”
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STIED: a deep learning model for the spatiotemporal detection of focal interictal epileptiform discharges with MEG by Raquel Fernández-Martín, Alfonso Gijón, Odile Feys, Elodie Juvené, Alec Aeby, Charline Urbain, Xavier De Tiège, Vincent Wens

“…Clinical MEG analysis in epileptic patients traditionally relies on the visual identification of IEDs, which is time consuming and partially subjective. …”
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13N-NH3 myocardial perfusion imaging with reduced scan duration: a feasibility study in the era of total-body PET/CT by Xiaochun Zhang, Zeyin Xiang, Fanghu Wang, Xiaoqiang Pan, Qing Zhang, Peng Wang, Lei Jiang, Hui Yuan

“…Results There were no significant differences in subjective visual scores between G7-G5 and G10 groups (p > 0.05). …”
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Influence of Emergent Vegetation Layout on Flow Pattern in a Rectangular Shallow Basin by Junnan LYU, Yuxuan JIANG, Zhidong YAO, Chen YE, Xufeng YAN

“…In addition, aquatic vegetation, whether emergent or submerged, is acknowledged to enhance the hydraulic performance of shallow basins by equalizing flow velocity as water spreads laterally upon entering the basin. …”
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Sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and obstructive sleep apnea risk among iranian commercial airline pilots by Asghar Akhavan, Mahdieh Hasanalifard, Reyhaneh Abolghasemi, Abolfazl Khamaki, Shokofeh Radfar, Taleb Badri

“…The results showed that the risk of obstructive sleep apnea was significantly equal in pilot and control groups. The sleep quality and daytime sleepiness were significantly worse in the pilot group. …”
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Forensic psychiatric care professionals’ experiences of communicating with foreign patients and their relatives: the importance of language and culture by Omed Abdul Rahman, Omed Abdul Rahman, Omed Abdul Rahman, Eirini Alexiou, Eirini Alexiou, Alessio Degl’Innocenti, Alessio Degl’Innocenti, Christopher Holmberg, Christopher Holmberg, Christopher Holmberg, Patricia Olaya-Contreras, Patricia Olaya-Contreras

“…Implementing these measures can lead to a more inclusive healthcare environment, ensuring equal access to mental health services for linguistically diverse patients.…”
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Standardizing smokeless tobacco packs in India to enhance health warning visibility and harm perceptions by Hannah E. Barker, Raniyan Zaman, Lauren Czaplicki, Sejal Saraf, Rana J. Singh, Ashish K. Pandey, Joanna E. Cohen

“…Groups were equally numbered by residence, gender, and current khaini use. …”
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Risk factors affecting long-term efficacy of ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment for multiple uterine fibroids by Zhenjiang Lin, Feng Xu, Yuan Yuan, Jiaojiao Peng, Jin Luo, Chunmei Gong, Dayong Chen, Yangyang Wang, Donghong Wang, Bing Yang, Lian Zhang

“…Recurrence, defined as PBAC score above or equal to 100 and/or the residual fibroid volume increased by 10%, was detected in 90 patients within 3 years after USgHIFU, with a cumulative recurrence rate of 20.2% (90/446). …”
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Comparative analysis of autodermal graft and polypropylene mesh use in large incisional hernia defects reconstruction by Stojiljković Danilo, Kovačević Predrag, Višnjić Milan, Janković Irena, Stevanović Goran, Stojiljković Predrag, Stojiljković Marija, Trenkić Milan, Golubović Zoran, Ignjatović Nebojša, Dimitrijević Zorica, Kovačević Tatjana, Stošić Biljana, Bagur Nataša

“…The patients were divided into two equal groups consisting of 20 subjects and treated either by biological autodermal graft or by synthetic polypropylene mesh. …”
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