Effect of plasma adsorption and low-volume plasma exchange on intracranial pressure in acute-on-chronic liver failure: a prospective observational study by Yuanji Ma, Ziyan Li, Yan Xu, Shaoqun Zhou, Qi Yang, Lingyao Du, Fang Chen, Lang Bai, Hong Tang

“…The effect of plasma adsorption (PA) and low-volume plasma exchange (PE) on ICP were unclear. Methods A prospective observational cohort study was conducted in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) receiving PA followed immediately by low-volume PE. …”
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Comparison of the clinical efficacy of patellar lateral retraction and patellar eversion in total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mingjie Dong, Xiaoyu Sun, Hao Fan, Weiping Ren, Yushan Wang, Yingjie Gao, Pengfei Shao, Yu Gao, Qiang Jiao, Yi Feng

“…Comparisons between the two procedures are inconclusive; therefore, the study purpose was to assess the postoperative clinical efficacy to identify the most suitable procedure. Methods Electronic databases were searched, including Web of Science, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Embase, OVID, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, CNKI, and WANFANG, to identify clinical trials of PLR versus PE from inception to May 2023. …”
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Assessing Correlations Between Radiographic Classification and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Symptomatic Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis by Bradley Nelson, MS, Roland Zama, BS, Kavya K. Sanghavi, MPH, Aviram M. Giladi, MD, MS, Kenneth R. Means, Jr., MD

“…PROMs were collected electronically and included the Brief Michigan Hand Questionnaire and visual analog/numerical rating scales regarding pain as well as Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Pain Interference v1.1 and Global Health modules. …”
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Lesion assessment in multiple sclerosis: a comparison between synthetic and conventional fluid-attenuated inversion recovery imaging by Roald Ruwen Essel, Britta Krieger, Barbara Bellenberg, Dajana Müller, Theodoros Ladopoulos, Ralf Gold, Ruth Schneider, Carsten Lukas, Carsten Lukas

“…This study compares an established software's performance for automated volumetric and numerical segmentation of MS brain lesions using synthetic T2-weighted fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) MRI, based on a multi-dynamic, multi-echo sequence (MDME), vs. conventional FLAIR imaging.MethodsTo ensure comparability, 3D FLAIR images were resampled to 4 mm axial slices to match the synthetic images' slice thickness. …”
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Fractal phototherapy: impact on the structure and function of the retina of rabbits with modelled retinal pigment epithelium atrophy by D. V. Fadeev, N. V. Neroeva, M. V. Zueva, I. V. Tsapenko, V. I. Kotelin, T. A. Pavlenko, O. V. Beznos, T. D. Okhotsimskaya, P. A. Ilyukhin, Yu. S. Timofeev

“…It is believed that in degenerative diseases of the retina, photostimulation by fractal dynamics signals activates neuroplasticity, thereby increasing the efficiency of visual rehabilitation. Previously, we showed a positive effect of fractal phototherapy (FF) on the electroretinogram (ERG) of healthy rabbits and demonstrated the safety of long-term photostimulation courses for the retina. …”
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Analgesic protocol for procedural pain treatment of second-degree burns in children by Komarčević Aleksandar, Jokić Radoica, Pajić Miloš, Jovanović Mladen, Milenković Marina

“…Results. The average visual analog scale (VAS) score for assessing pain was statistically significantly higher in the control group on all tested days compared with children in the other three treated groups. …”
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Clinical study on the effect of temporomandibular joint disc anchorage on surface electromyographic characteristics of the masticatory muscles by LIN Yuxiang, LI Chenxi, GONG Zhongcheng

“…[Objective:] To evaluate the effect of temporomandibular joint disc anchorage (DA) on the surface electromyography (sEMG) characteristics of the masticatory muscles and its clinical outcome. [Methods:] A total of twenty-three patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDwoR) who underwent temporomandibular joint disc anchorage (DA) between December 2022 and January 2024 were collected to compare their preoperative, 3-month postoperative, and 6-month postoperative maximal interincisal opening (MIO), visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, mandibular border movement (BM) distance, and sEMG of anterior temporalis (TA) and masseter muscle (MM). …”
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Enhanced Intranasal Delivery of Atorvastatin via Superparamagnetic Iron-Oxide-Loaded Nanocarriers: Cytotoxicity and Inflammation Evaluation and In Vivo, In Silico, and Network Phar... by Kristina Zarif Attalla, Doaa H. Hassan, Mahmoud H. Teaima, Carol Yousry, Mohamed A. El-Nabarawi, Mohamed A. Said, Sammar Fathy Elhabal

“…The brain-targeting behavior of IN-ASN was visualized in rabbits via confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). …”
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Efficacy of chemo-mechanical caries removal: a 24-month randomized trial by Kemporn Kitsahawong, Ana Lucia Seminario, Ana Lucia Seminario, Patimaporn Pungchanchaikul, Anoma Rattanacharoenthum, Pipop Sutthiprapaporn, Waranuch Pitiphat

“…Completeness of caries removal was evaluated clinically by two blinded dentists, and patients' discomfort was measured using a facial visual analogue scale. Restoration status and development of secondary caries were assessed every six months clinically and every 12 months radiographically over a 2-year period.ResultsBoth groups achieved complete caries removal, but the CMCR took significantly longer than the drilling method (9 vs. 2.3 min, p < 0.001). …”
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Efficacy and safety of hydromorphone for postoperative patient-controlled intravenous analgesia for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery: a randomized, double-blinded controlled... by Qi Wang, Yuanyuan Zhao, Bin Ling, Xiangxiang Chen, Yayun Xie, Haibo Zhao, Jiangang Zhang, Wei Wang, Jie Lv

“…Postoperative pain was assessed using the resting Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 2, 6, 12, 24, and 48 h postoperatively. …”
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White matter hyperintensities, inflammation and cognitive impairments in drug-naïve first episode schizophrenia patients: a cross-sectional study by Yan Zhang, Xiuxia Yuan, Yu Zhang, Yishao Chen, Keju Su, Kangkang Xue, Suying Ding, Jingfeng Chen, Xiaoduo Fan, Xueqin Song

“…SCH with WMHs displayed more pronounced cognitive deficits in domains including speed of processing, working memory, verbal learning, visual learning, reasoning, and problem-solving compared with patients without WMHs (p < 0.05). …”
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Faricimab for treatment-resistant choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD): seven-months results using artificial intelligence and... by Anna Heinke, Alexandra Warter, Ines D. Nagel, Akshay Agnihotri, Nehal Nailesh Mehta, Carlo Miguel B. Galang, Daniel N. Deussen, Dirk-Uwe G. Bartsch, Lingyun Cheng, Henry A. Ferreyra, William R. Freeman

“…Abstract Background To analyze the therapeutic response to faricimab 6 mg/0.05 ml in eyes with neovascular AMD (nAMD) with refractory intra- and/or subretinal fluid due to choroidal neovascularization (CNV), previously unresponsive to 4 mg monthly aflibercept and combination therapy with anti-VEGF and long-acting steroids. Methods A retrospective case series study of 22 eyes with unresponsive CNV, despite monthly intravitreal treatment (mean number of pre-faricimab injections: 35.52 ± 17.12). …”
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Autologous platelet‐rich plasma and fibrin‐augmented minced cartilage implantation in chondral lesions of the knee leads to good clinical and radiological outcomes after more than... by Fabian Blanke, Franziska Warth, Nicola Oehler, Johanna Siegl, Wolf Christian Prall

“…Conclusion An all‐autologous minced cartilage technique for chondral lesions at the knee joint seems to be an effective and safe treatment method with good clinical and radiological short‐term results. …”
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Evaluation of Comparative Efficacy of Goghrita with Saindhava Matrabasti versus Goghrita Matrabasti in Sciatica (Gridhrasi): A Randomised Controlled Trial Research Protocol by Girish Bhupal, Shweta Parwe, Milind Nisargandha, Shalini Pathania

“…The assessment will be based on subjective parameters such as Spandana (Twitching), Ruk (Pain), Stambha (Stiffness), Toda (Pricking pain), Aruchi (Loss of taste), Tandra (Stupor) and Gaurava (Heaviness), as well as objective criteria including the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scale, the Straight Leg Raising Test (SLRT), Range of Motion and the Schober test on the 0th, 9th, 18th day. …”
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The combination of hot water spray and subzero saline chilling improved chilling efficiency, meat quality, and sensory attributes by K. Kawamura, D. Ma, D.U. Ahn, H.-S. Seo, V. Hogan, L.N. Stephens, J. Moallem, J.W. Jin, I. Kang

“…Summary: Accelerated poultry processing is always desirable when the product quality, visual appearance, and sensory attributes are the same or better than the conventional processing. …”
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The accuracy of asynchronous tele-screening for detecting dental caries in patient-captured mobile photos: A pilot study by Alaa Husni Qari, Moayad Hadi, Alawi Alaidarous, Abdulrahman Aboalreesh, Majed Alqahtani, Ibraheem K. Bamaga, Jilen Patel, Mohamed Estai

“…Objectives: Unaided visual inspection is a primary dental screening technique. …”
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Study on Large‐Scale Brain Network Abnormalities in Patients With Beta‐Thalassemia by Mingrui Yang, Guowei Chen, Peng Peng, Cheng Tang, Chaotian Luo, Fei Peng, Rong Kong, Chunxia Zhu, Jiatong Liang

“…In contrast, FC was significantly increased in the dorsal sensorimotor network (dSMN) and posterior visual network (pVN). FNC analysis revealed that β‐TM patients exhibited enhanced connectivity between the lFPN and rFPN, as well as between the dorsal attention network (DAN) and VAN. …”
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Row-Column Decoupled Loss: A Probability-Based Geometric Similarity Framework for Aerial Micro-Target Detection by Xiaohui Chen, Yunzhi Ling, Lingjun Chen, Li Liu, Xuechen Cui, Ziqiang Liu, Zhenyu Wang

“…Object detection, a fundamental research direction in the field of computer vision, serves as the basis for various complex visual tasks. However, detection performance for small targets remains significantly inferior compared to regular-sized targets. …”
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Increasing motivation and well-being among medical students using curricular self-experience group sessions—a randomized controlled trial by Philipp Spitzer, Claire Mittmann, Janine Utz, Stefan Mestermann, Teresa Festl-Wietek, Johannes Kornhuber, Anne Herrmann-Werner

“…Data were collected from pre- and post-internship groups as well as several weeks later using the Self-Regulation Questionnaire for Learning, the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory, the Perceived Stress Scale, the Visual Analog Scale for Stress, and the WHO-5 Scale for Well-Being. …”
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Impact of Hip Exercises on Postural Stability and Function in Patients with Chronic Lower Back Pain by Inhwan Leem, Gyu Bin Lee, Ji Won Wang, Sang Woo Pyun, Chang-Jun Kum, Jin Hyuck Lee, Hyeong-Dong Kim

“…Functional and clinical outcomes were assessed based on hip joint mobility, back extensor endurance, postural stability, and patient-reported outcomes, including visual analog scale (VAS) and Oswestry disability index (ODI) scores. …”
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