Long‐term survival outcomes of patients with primary ocular adnexal MALT lymphoma: A large single‐center cohort study by Yuanzheng Liang, Rui‐ying Fu, Xue‐lin Liu, Xin‐di Liu, Ying‐shi Piao, Jian‐min Ma, Liang Wang

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Combining gene expression microarrays and Mendelian randomization: exploring key immune-related genes in multiple sclerosis by Shuangfeng Ding, Yunyun Zhang, Yunzhe Tang, Ying Zhang, Mingyuan Liu

“…GO and KEGG analyses were subsequently performed to elucidate the functions and pathways associated with the IM-DEGs. To visualize protein–protein interactions (PPIs), we used STRING, Cytoscape, and Cytohubba to construct networks of PPIs and hub genes. …”
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Comparative evaluation of central serous retinopathy in pilots and non-pilot patients by Yan-Yan Zhao, Hua Wang, Wei Chen, Quan Wang, Yong Liu

“…The mean best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) increased from 0.83 ± 0.33 at the initial visit to 0.95 ± 0.44 at the final visit. …”
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Microplastic detectives: a citizen-science project reveals large variation in meso- and microplastic pollution along German coastlines by Bruno Andreas Walther, Franco Pasolini, Franco Pasolini, Špela Korez Lupše, Melanie Bergmann

“…Here, we describe in detail 1) how we recruited, instructed, and engaged citizen scientists, 2) why we chose bulk sampling over reduced-volume sampling, and 3) the laboratory methods we used. The citizen scientists collected 1,139 samples from 71 locations along the German coast, totalling 2.2 tons of sand. …”
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The acute cross-education effect of foam rolling on the thigh muscles in patients after total knee arthroplasty by Masanobu Yokochi, Masanobu Yokochi, Masatoshi Nakamura, Ayaka Iwata, Ryota Kaneko, Noboru Yamada, Andreas Konrad

“…In this study, we aimed to expand this knowledge for TKA rehabilitation and investigated the acute effects of FR intervention on the non-operative side on ROM, stiffness, and pain of the operative side in postoperative patients within the first week after TKA.Materials and methodsThe study employed a randomized crossover design: 20 patients (mean age 75.0 ± 7.8 years) in the first postoperative week after TKA were divided alternately into Roll_Break and Break_Roll groups in the order of prescription. …”
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Spontaneous Associations under Mild Compression of the Hippocampal Area by Olga A. Krotkova, Arina N. Kiseleva, Alesia S. Bichkova, Mariya U. Kaverina

“…In the left hemisphere group (grLS), associations were predominantly visual and verbal in nature, whereas in the right hemisphere group (grRS), polymodal flows were recorded. …”
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The association between the level of physical activity with spinal posture and physical fitness parameters in early adolescence by Sidlauskiene Aurelija, Strukcinskiene Birute, Raistenskis Juozas, Stukas Rimantas, Strukcinskaite Vaiva, Buckus Raimondas

“…Spinal posture was assessed according to the Hoeger visual posture assessment method. Physical capacity was evaluated using a 6-min walking test (6 MWT) and by calculating maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max). …”
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Revision hip arthroscopy for hip synovial chondromatosis is effective despite inferior postoperative clinical outcomes compared to patients undergoing primary hip arthroscopy: a ma... by Yichuan Zhu, Xin Zhang, Jianquan Wang, Guanying Gao, Yan Xu

“…Abstract Purpose (1) To determine the clinical outcomes following revision arthroscopy for patients with hip synovial chondromatosis (SC), and (2) to compare the clinical outcomes between patients undergoing revision hip arthroscopy and primary hip arthroscopy. Methods Patients undergoing hip arthroscopy between December 2014 and January 2021 was reviewed. …”
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Metamodels of Educational and Methodological Activity in the University by S. M. Shcherbakov, K. K. Kalugyan, I. I. Miroshnichenko

“…The analysis results will be visualized with the Entity-Relationship" diagrams, which allow reflecting the main entities of the scope, their attributes and relationships. …”
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Virtual Reality as an Adjunct to Pediatric Cast Removal by Andrew G. Georgiadis, MD, Peter E. Schavee, Trever M. Koester, MD, William T. DeBruin, Chantel C. Burkitt, PhD, Walter H. Truong, MD, Jennifer C. Laine, MD, FAOA

“…Secondary aims: pain as assessed using the FACES (0-10) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS; 0-100) score, and anxiety as assessed by the VAS score (0-100). …”
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Evaluation of a minimally invasive cell sampling device coupled with assessment of trefoil factor 3 expression for diagnosing Barrett's esophagus: a multi-center case-control study... by Caryn S Ross-Innes, Irene Debiram-Beecham, Maria O'Donovan, Elaine Walker, Sibu Varghese, Pierre Lao-Sirieix, Laurence Lovat, Michael Griffin, Krish Ragunath, Rehan Haidry, Sarmed S Sami, Philip Kaye, Marco Novelli, Babett Disep, Richard Ostler, Benoit Aigret, Bernard V North, Pradeep Bhandari, Adam Haycock, Danielle Morris, Stephen Attwood, Anjan Dhar, Colin Rees, Matthew D D Rutter, Peter D Sasieni, Rebecca C Fitzgerald, BEST2 Study Group

“…The Cytosponge was rated favorably, using a visual analogue scale, compared with endoscopy (p < 0.001), and patients who were not sedated for endoscopy were more likely to rate the Cytosponge higher than endoscopy (Mann-Whitney test, p < 0.001). …”
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Outcomes Following Conversion of Ankle Fusion to Transfibular Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Complex Patients by Thomas Wood, Mark Arthur MD, Lew C. Schon MD, Morgan Motsay BS, Zijun Zhang PhD, MD

“…Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) were analyzed with Short Form-12 (SF-12), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale (AOS). …”
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Morbidity from primary glaucoma and its gender-specific aspects amongst the population of Siberian industrial town by A. L. Onischenko, A. V. Kolbasko, N. M. Zhilina, A. V. Zacharova, A. E. Vlasenko

“…Aim: To analyze visual morbidity attributable to primary glaucoma, its eight-year dynamics, and gender differences in Siberian industrial town inhabitants.Methods: Medical records (out-patient and in-patient departments) from the database of the sectional information analysis center of Novokuznetsk Health Administration over an eight-year period (2004-2011) were studied. …”
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Data Dashboard Acceptability, Use, and Perceived Effectiveness in Disseminating Local Overdose Data and Resources in a Rural New York State County: A Cross-Sectional Study by Zhongxuan He, Monika Salvage, Corinna A Noel

“…When developing a community-level dashboard, our findings underscore the necessity of a user-friendly design, frequent data updates, and inclusion of key information and visuals on local overdose trends and resources.…”
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Platform Technology for Extended Reality Biofeedback Training Under Operant Conditioning for Functional Limb Weakness: Protocol for the Coproduction of an at-Home Solution (React2H... by Anirban Dutta, Abhijit Das

“…The platform integrates biofeedback training with haptic and visual feedback to support motor relearning and control. …”
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The C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio as a diagnostic biomarker for rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional NHANES analysis by Fan Yang, Weihua Sang, Yongqing Liu, Jun Wang

“…After variable screening, we constructed an RA prediction model incorporating CAR, and the results were visualized using a nomogram. The area under the curve (AUC) was 0.749 (95% CI, 0.738–0.760), and DCA indicated that the model holds clinical significance.ConclusionThese findings suggest that CAR may serve as a promising inflammatory biomarker for predicting the presence of RA. …”
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Clinical, functional and aberrometric parallels in the treatment of the neovascular form of age-related macular degeneration by M. M. Magomedova, A.-H. D. Aliyev, S. I. Zakieva, Z. N. Maksudova, M. T. Mikailova

“…Purpose: to analyze clinico-functional and aberrometric parameters of patients with the neovascular form of age–related macular degeneration (nAMD) treated by the anti-VEGF drug brolucizumab. Material and methods. The study involved 59 patients (59 eyes) aged 55 to 75 years, divided into two groups depending on the type of treatment. …”
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URINARY EXCRETION OF WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS (C, B1, B2, AND B6) IN HEALTHY CHILDREN OF PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY by Svetlana G. Makarova, Oksana A. Vrzhesinskaya, Vera M. Kodentsova, Olga G. Pereverzeva, Svetlana N. Leonenko, Tatiana V. Turti, Dmitry S. Yasakov

“…Riboflavin (vitamin B2 metabolite) was determined spectrophotometrically by titration with a riboflavin-binding apoprotein; 4-pyridoxyl acid (vitamin B6 metabolite) and thiamine (vitamin B1 metabolite) — by fluorescent method, ascorbic acid (vitamin C metabolite) — by visual titration with Tillman’s reagent. …”
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The Impact of Cataract Surgery on Vision-Related Quality of Life and Psychological Distress in Monocular Patients by Xuepei Li, Jianqiang Lin, Zidong Chen, Guangming Jin, Danying Zheng

“…All participants undertook eye examinations and answered questionnaires (the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire, Self-rating Anxiety Scale, and Self-rating Depression Scale) before and after cataract surgery. …”
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Cooperative Virtual Reality Gaming for Anxiety and Pain Reduction in Pediatric Patients and Their Caregivers During Painful Medical Procedures: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled... by Stefan Liszio, Franziska Bäuerlein, Jens Hildebrand, Carolin van Nahl, Maic Masuch, Oliver Basu

“…Data collection will be carried out through self-reports of patients and caregivers using visual analog scales and questionnaires at 2 measurement time points: before and after the intervention. …”
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