Enhancing Blood–Brain Barrier Integrity in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Via Normobaric Hyperoxia by Weili Li, Wenbo Hu, Shuhua Yuan, Jiahao Chen, Qi Wang, Jiayue Ding, Zhiying Chen, Zhifeng Qi, Ju Han

“…Serum markers were assessed using ELISA, and intracranial contrast extravasation was visualized using dual‐energy computed tomography scan. …”
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Evaluation of enhanced pain management programs for patients undergoing surgery for severe knee osteoarthritis: a retrospective study by Peng Liu, Jiabing Li, Weimin Liang, Xiao Yang, Jiang Hu, Chongxin Huang, Ji Zhou

“…Clinical parameters, including visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, knee range of motion (ROM), Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) scores, emotional state, quadriceps strength, complication rates, and length of hospital stay, were compared. …”
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Femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis for the correction of residual ametropia after penetrating keratoplasty: 1-year follow-up by Dario Pasquale Mucciolo, Giancarlo Albani, Luca Terracciano, Marco Branchetti, Laura Luchetti, Vittoria Murro, Gianni Virgili, Gianni Virgili, Fabrizio Giansanti

“…The main outcomes included uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuity (UDVA, CDVA), preoperative and postoperative manifest refraction, and corneal topography. …”
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Characterisation of HER2‐Driven Morphometric Signature in Breast Cancer and Prediction of Risk of Recurrence by N. M. Atallah, S. Makhlouf, M. Nabil, A. Ibrahim, M. S. Toss, N. P. Mongan, E. Rakha

“…In this study, we hypothesised that the degree of HER2 oncogenic activity, and hence response to anti‐HER2 therapy is translated into a morphological signature that can be of prognostic/predictive value. Methods We developed a HER2‐driven signature based on a set of morphometric features identified through digital image analysis and visual assessment in a sizable cohort of BC patients. …”
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Analysis of structural and vascular changes of the optic nerve head and macula in different stages of primary open angle glaucoma by Petrović Maja, Resan Mirko, Stanković-Babić Gordana, Šarenac-Vulović Tatjana, Radenković Marija, Veselinović Aleksandar, Trenkić Marija, Cvetanović Marija

“…Patient characteristics were similar except for decreased visual acuity, thinner corneas, higher intraocular pressure and higher cup/disc ratio in POAG patients. …”
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Two-year follow-up of unilateral biportal endoscopy assisted extraforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: how to perform indirect decompression and fusion under endoscopy: a retrospecti... by Takaki Yoshimizu, Sanshiro Saito, Teruaki Miyake, Tetsutaro Mizuno, Ushio Nosaka, Keisuke Ishii, Mizuki Watanabe, Kanji Sasaki

“…Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale and the Japanese Orthopedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire (JOABPEQ). …”
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EFFECT OF COMPLEX TREATMENT USING PLATELET AUTOPLASMA ON CLINICAL AND LABORATORY PARAMETERS OF PATIENTS WITH ENDOGENOUS UVEITIS AND MACULAR EDEMA by N. S. Arbeneva, T. A. Chekhova, V. I. Bratko, O. O. Obukhovа, O. M. Gorbenko, A. P. Shvayuk, O. V. Poveshchenko, A. N. Trunov, V. V. Chernykh

“…Purpose: to study the clinical and laboratory efficacy of the platelet autoplasma use in the complex treatment of endogenous uveitis associated with systemic diseases accompanied by macular edema. Material and methods. The study included 46 people (72 eyes) with endogenous uveitis and macular edema. …”
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Differential diagnosis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma with low signal intensity on T2WI from angiomyolipoma without visible fat on MR imaging by Zi-xuan Chen, Yi Zhang, Shuai Ren, Ying-ying Cao, Qi Lan, Fan Xia, Zhong-qiu Wang, Wen-li Qiu

“…The potential of these MRI parameters in distinguishing ccRCC from AML.wovf was finally determined and visualized in a nomogram.ResultsThere were no significant differences in age, gender, and clinical symptoms between the ccRCC and AML.wovf groups. …”
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Exploring the relationship between cue-induced craving and withdrawal craving in MUD individuals based on a virtual-reality cue exposure paradigm by Qiuping Huang, Xinxin Chen, Ying Tang, Xuhao Wang, Wenwu Wang, Li Chao, Yiqi Nie, Shihua Peng, Lin Zhao, Hongxian Shen, Zhenjiang Liao

“…Abstract Background This study developed a virtual reality (VR) drug cue exposure paradigm for individuals with methamphetamine use disorder (MUD) to investigate the characteristics of withdrawal craving and cue-induced craving and their relationship. Methods A total of 150 male participants diagnosed with MUD completed questionnaires to assess their demographic characteristics and substance addiction profiles. …”
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Efficient and Motion Correction-Free Myocardial Perfusion Segmentation in Small MRI Data Using Deep Transfer Learning From Cine Images: A Promising Framework for Clinical Implement... by German Garcia-Jara, Angel Jimenez-Molina, Esteban Reyes, Nicolas Tapia-Rivas, Cristobal Ramos-Gomez, Jose De Grazia, Matias Sepulveda

“…This methodology includes normalization and cropping of cine images using a Region-of-Interest detector based on a Markovian, graph-based visual saliency algorithm improved by a sequence of morphological operations. …”
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A radiomics-clinical predictive model for difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy based on preoperative CT imaging: a retrospective single center study by Rui-Tao Sun, Chang-Lei Li, Yu-Min Jiang, Ao-Yun Hao, Kui Liu, Kun Li, Bin Tan, Xiao-Nan Yang, Jiu-Fa Cui, Wen-Ye Bai, Wei-Yu Hu, Jing-Yu Cao, Chao Qu

“…The SHAP analysis further visualized the importance of features, enhancing model interpretability. …”
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Depth-Enhanced Tumor Detection Framework for Breast Histopathology Images by Integrating Adaptive Multi-Scale Fusion, Semantic Depth Calibration, and Boundary-Guided Detection by A. Robert Singh, Suganya Athisayamani, Hariharasitaraman S, Faten Khalid Karim, Jose Varela-Aldas, Samih M. Mostafa

“…Multiple modalities offer the advantage of providing complementary visual information that enhances overall understanding. …”
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Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial on the effect of local analgesia for pain relief after minimal invasive sacroiliac joint fusion: the ARTEMIS study by Kris L L Movig, Sem M M Hermans, Jorm M Nellensteijn, Henk van Santbrink, Rob Knoef, Mattheus K Reinders, Daisy M N Hoofwijk, Jan W Potters, Inez Curfs, Wouter L W van Hemert

“…Postoperative pain will be measured by the Visual Analogue Scale pain score at entry and exit recovery, 2, 4, 6, 24 and 48 hours postoperatively.Ethics and dissemination This is the first trial that investigates the effectiveness of intraoperative SIJ infiltration with bupivacaine 0.50% in reducing postoperative pain after MISJF. …”
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Incidence of Surgical Glove Perforations during Surgical Procedures at a Tertiary Care Hospital, Islamabad by Hina Idrees, Isbah Rashid, Muhammad Aqib, Sajid Ali Shah, Sana Sharafat Ali, Muhammad Faheem Ahsan, S H Waqar

“…Gloves were examined by standardized visual and hydro-insufflation techniques to check for perforations. …”
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InDel Markers for Identifying Interspecific Hybrid Offspring of Apple and Pear by Wenqi Fan, Baoan Wang, Yao Xiao, Jinfeng Huang, Dongmei Wang, Shengyuan Wang, Wei Li, Qiulei Zhang, Fuli Huang, Chenxi Shi, Tianzhong Li

“….), can introduce unique genetic traits that aren’t possible through traditional hybridization methods. However, these hybrids often display maternal traits, making it difficult to visually identify hybrid offspring in the early stages. …”
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UAV-Based LiDAR and Multispectral Imaging for Estimating Dry Bean Plant Height, Lodging and Seed Yield by Shubham Subrot Panigrahi, Keshav D. Singh, Parthiba Balasubramanian, Hongquan Wang, Manoj Natarajan, Prabahar Ravichandran

“…Multiple LiDAR-derived features accessing canopy height, crop lodging and digital biomass were evaluated against manual height measurements, visually rated lodging scale and seed yield, respectively. …”
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Olokizumab in patients with inflammatory phenotype of osteoarthritis, treatment experience by A. M. Lila, L. I. Alekseeva, E. A. Taskina, N. G. Kashevarova, E. P. Sharapova, E. A. Strebkova, N. M. Savushkina, A. R. Khalmetova, V. A. Nesterenko, A. S. Avdeeva, E. Yu. Samarkina, M. E. Diatroptov, O. G. Alekseeva

“…Objective: to investigate the efficacy and safety of olokizumab (OKZ) in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) with synovitis, persistent pain and ineffectiveness of previous conservative therapy.   Material and methods. The study included 15 patients with stage II–III knee OA who fulfilled the ACR criteria and had pain ≥50 mm on a visual analogue scale (VAS), synovitis and treatment failure. …”
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The Effect of Pelvic Floor Magnetic Stimulation in Women with Myofascial Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A Prospective Cohort Pilot Study by Tian Ding, Shuang Zhang, Li Zhao, Yue Wu, Xiu-fang Zhu, Yin-feng Wang, Shuang-shuang Zhong, Zhen-wei Xie

“…Treatment effects were compared between patients receiving MS alone, myofascial release therapy (MRT) alone, and MS + MRT. Methods: Patients were divided into three groups: MS, MRT, and MS + MRT. …”
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Impact on Body Composition and Physical Fitness of an Exercise Program Based on Immersive Virtual Reality: A Case Report by Andrés Godoy-Cumillaf, Paola Fuentes-Merino, Frano Giakoni-Ramírez, Marcelo Maldonado-Sandoval, José Bruneau-Chávez, Eugenio Merellano-Navarro

“…Immersive virtual reality is a tool that allows individuals to immerse themselves in a simulated world and perceive visual, auditory, and tactile sensations. Its use in physical activity interventions favors exercise in situations that, due to time and space, could be limited in real life. …”
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Altered static and dynamic spontaneous brain activity in patients with dysthyroid optic neuropathy: a resting-state fMRI study by Jinling Lu, Hao Hu, Jiang Zhou, Wenhao Jiang, Xiongying Pu, Huanhuan Chen, Xiaoquan Xu, Feiyun Wu

“…PurposeTo investigate static and dynamic brain functional alterations in dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON) using resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) with the amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF) and regional homogeneity (ReHo).Materials and methodsFifty-seven thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) patients (23 DON and 34 non-DON) and 27 healthy controls (HCs) underwent rs-fMRI scans. …”
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