Application of prediction model based on CT radiomics in prognosis of patients with non-small cell lung cancer by Zefei Peng, Yubo Wang, Yurong Qi, Hao Hu, Yang Fu, Jiageng Li, Wei Li, Zhanxuan Li, Weilian Guo, Chunqi Shen, Jiezhi Jiang, Bin Yang

“…A nomogram was constructed based on the final joint model to visualize prediction results. Predictive efficacy was evaluated using the concordance index (C-index), and survival (Kaplan-Meier) and calibration curves were drawn to further evaluate predictive efficacy. …”
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Effects of different doses of remimazolam besylate on postoperative sedation, pain, and adverse reactions in patients undergoing hysteroscopic surgery by Linjiang Yang, Liang Zhong, Xu Deng, Hao Fang, Siqin Li, Yi Li

“…Postoperative outcomes, including pain stress mediators (PGE2 and 5-HT), Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores, Ramsay Sedation scores, and adverse events, were compared among the subgroups. …”
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Multi‐Spatial Voxel‐Scale Modulation of Acupuncture on Abnormal Brain Activity in Migraine Patients Without Aura: A Randomized Study Neuroimaging Trial by Chaorong Xie, Zhiyang Zhang, Yutong Zhang, Xixiu Ni, Yang Yu, Xiaoyu Gao, Mingsheng Sun, Xiao Wang, Ling Zhao

“…TA modulates the neural activity of the default mode network (DMN), visual network (VN), and sensorimotor network (SMN) at the single voxel scale, local voxel scale and global voxel scale, and these changes are correlated with the improvement of the migraine and quality of life. …”
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Genetically predicted brain cortical structure mediates the causality between insulin resistance and cognitive impairment by Chaojuan Huang, Yuyang Zhang, Mingxu Li, Qiuju Gong, Siqi Yu, Zhiwei Li, Mengmeng Ren, Xia Zhou, Xiaoqun Zhu, Zhongwu Sun

“…Our investigation aims to establish the causal relationship and direction between insulin resistance and cognition, while also quantifying the mediating role of brain cortical structure in this association.MethodsThe publicly available data sources for insulin resistance (fasting insulin, homeostasis model assessment beta-cell function and homeostasis model assessment insulin resistance, proinsulin), brain cortical structure, and cognitive phenotypes (visual memory, reaction time) were obtained from the MAGIC, ENIGMA, and UK Biobank datasets, respectively. …”
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Influence of subaxial cervical spine surgery on the sagittal alignment of the cervical and global spine. A prospective observational study by M. Bolcha, J. Lodin, D. Cihlář, M. Sameš, P. Vachata

“…Analysed were six cervical parameters, thoracolumbar curves and spinopelvic angles. Pain was rated on a Visual analogue scale and disability with the Neck Disability Index. …”
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Clinical Evidence Regarding Spermidine–Hyaluronate Gel as a Novel Therapeutic Strategy in Vestibulodynia Management by Filippo Murina, Alessandra Graziottin, Nicla Toni, Maria Teresa Schettino, Luca Bello, Alessandra Marchi, Barbara Del Bravo, Dania Gambini, Lara Tiranini, Rossella Elena Nappi

“…Evaluation of symptoms was performed on relevant clinical endpoints: dyspareunia and vulvovaginal pain/burning by a visual scale (VAS); vestibular trophism by a vestibular trophic health (VeTH) score; vulvoscopy through a cotton swab test; and the level of hypertonic pelvic floor by a physical graded assessment of levator ani hypertonus. …”
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A new surgery choice of bilateral laminoplasty for symptomatic three or more-level lumbar canal stenosis in patients over 60 years old: a two-year retrospective study by Yan Jiang, Xu Yan, Su Fu, Jigang Lou, Yuanping Teng, Pengfei Li, Lei Dai, Dongfang Sun, Song Liu, Chunlin Zhang

“…Then, outcomes were assessed using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score for neurological function, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) for quality of life. …”
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Changes of corneal biomechanical and biometrical properties after combined phacoemulsification with viscocanalostomy surgery in patients with open-angle glaucoma by Ali Azimi, Elham Sadeghi, Hamidreza Hassanipour, Pardis Bostanian, Alireza Attar, Dorna Eghtedari, Zahra Sharafi, Hooman Razmi, Rajesh S Kumar, Ian Conner

“…Abstract Purpose To assess corneal biomechanical changes after phacoemulsification and ab-externo viscocanalostomy (phaco-visco) surgery in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG). Methods Patients with OAG and cataract, visual acuity < 20/40 Snellen, were included. …”
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Sex- and ALDH2-dependent differences in alcohol metabolism and psychomotor performance: a study in Han Chinese adults after binge drinking by Yi Ye, Yidie Lin, Takeshi Haseba, Fan Chen, Fanlai Cui, Xiaoqin Yi, Weihao Fan, Gangqin Li

“…However, the influence of sex and ALDH2 polymorphism on psychomotor dysfunction has not yet been investigated.Methods One-hundred and three participants, genotyped for ALDH2 rs671, were administered a dose of 1.0 g/kg of white spirits. …”
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The efficacy and safety of pilates exercise in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Kuayue Zhang, Yuan Li, Fanying Zhao, Xiaoming Xie, Shaoshuai Yan, Deming Kong, Wenshuo Zhang, Jun Zhou, Haoning Ma

“…Outcomes included Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), knee range of motion (ROM), and adverse events. …”
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An innovative minimally invasive technique for lumbar adjacent segment disease: a retrospective comparative analysis between extreme-oblique lumbar interbody fusion combined with p... by Xiuqi Shan, Jilong An, Liang Li, Yapeng Sun, Jiaqi Li, Fei Zhang, Lei Guo, Wei Zhang

“…Clinical outcomes (Visual Analogue Scale(VAS), Oswestry Disability Index(ODI), Short Form-36(SF-36)), radiological parameters, and perioperative data including operative time, blood loss, hospital stay, and time to mobilization were assessed. …”
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Adding thread-embedding acupuncture to auricular acupuncture enhances short-term weight reduction in overweight and obesity: A double-blinded, randomized, sham-controlled trial by Dieu-Thuong Thi Trinh, Quoc-Viet Kieu, An Hoa Tran, Minh-Man Pham Bui, Nguyen Lam Vuong

“…This study was conducted to address this question. Methods: A randomized placebo-controlled trial was conducted involving 66 overweight or obese participants, divided into two groups: 33 received AA plus TEA, and 33 received AA plus sham TEA over eight weeks. …”
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Global hotspots and trends in pre-metastatic niche research: a bibliometric analysis(2005-2024) by Mengqi Cheng, Mengqi Cheng, Qianhui Sun, Qianhui Sun, Hua Duan, Hua Duan, Cihui Chen, Cihui Chen

“…This study aims to identify global research trends and hotspots in PMN through a systematic bibliometric evaluation, providing a foundation for future advancements in this field.MethodsPublications related to PMN research from 2005 to 2024 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. …”
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS IN TEACHING SOCIAL AND HUMANITARIAN DISCIPLINES by Anna Kyrpa, Olena Stepanenko, Viktoriia Zinchenko, Tetiana Datsiuk, Iryna Karpan, Neonila Tilniak

“…This encourages the evaluation and development of new methods that provide a personalized approach to teaching and learning, including integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can revolutionize education. …”
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Prognostic prediction model for Chinese uveal melanoma patients based on matrix metalloproteinase-2 and -28 expression levels in the tumor by Yu-Ning Chen, Jing-Ying Xiu, Han-Qing Zhao, Jing-Ting Luo, Qiong Yang, Yang Li, Wen-Bin Wei

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Prevalence of periodontitis based on retrospective radiographic evaluation at dental hospital in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A retrospective study by Afsheen Tabassum, Marwa Madi, Ahmed Alabdulaziz, Yousif Al Nasrallah, Mohammed Alabdulaziz, Intisar Ahmad Siddique, Farhat Kazmi

“…Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the predictors of periodontitis. A P-value equal to or under 0.05 reflected statistical significance. …”
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Progesterone peak influences embryonic developmental morphokinetics on trigger day? A retrospective study by D. Baldini, V. M. Bartoli, A. Mastrorocco, D. Ferri, M. Dellino, A. S. Laganà, S. Hatirnaz, G. M. Baldini, A. Malvasi, A. Vimercati, G. Trojano

“…Aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of PPR exceeding 1.5 ng/ml at the time of hCG-trigger on embryo morphokinetic parameters and to identify predictive biomarkers of in IntraCytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) cycles outcomes. Methods It is a retrospective study including patients underwent ICSI cycles in the period 2020–2023. 58 patients were recruited in the study group showing P levels in the trigger day greater than or equal to 1.5 ng/ml. …”
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Mid-Term Impact of Conduction System Pacing on Overall Cardiac Performance: A Non-Randomized, Prospective, Single-Center Echocardiographic Study by Catalin Pestrea, Ecaterina Cicala, Roxana Enache, Marcela Rusu, Radu Gavrilescu, Adrian Vaduva, Madalina Ivascu, Florin Ortan, Dana Pop

“…</b> HBP and LBBAP are equally protective for harmful changes in both atria and ventricles. …”
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Seroprevalence of Leptospirosis among High-Risk Individuals in Morocco by Mohamed El Azhari, Mathieu Picardeau, Imad Cherkaoui, Mohamed Anouar Sadat, Houda Moumni, Kamal Marhoum El Filali, Hassan Ghazal, Abderrahmane Maaroufi, Salsabil Hamdi, Naima El Mdaghri, Pascal Bourhy

“…In the remaining 8 MAT-positive sera, MAT showed equal titers against more than one serogroup. Conclusion. …”
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Effectiveness of Self-Help Plus in its digital version in reducing anxiety and post-traumatic symptomatology among nursing home workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: secondary anal... by Marianna Purgato, Federico Tedeschi, Corrado Barbui, José Luis Ayuso-Mateos, Roberto Mediavilla, Marianna Riello, Debora Zaccoletti, David MacTaggart, Elena Rusconi

“…Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) face substantial daily work-related pressures, leading to frequent reports of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.Objective To compare the effects of Self-Help Plus in its digital version Doing What Matters in Times of Stress (DWM) to an equally structured activity in reducing anxiety and/or PTSD symptoms among HCWs.Methods We compared the proportion of participants with moderate-to-severe anxiety (General Anxiety Disorder Scale; GAD-7 ≥10) and/or PTSD symptoms (Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R)) ≥26) between DWM and the alternative activity. …”
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