Donor Perceptions and Preferences of Telemedicine and In-Person Visits for Living Kidney Donor Evaluation by Ellie Kim, Hannah C. Sung, Katya Kaplow, Victoria Bendersky, Carolyn Sidoti, Abimereki D. Muzaale, Jasmine Akhtar, Macey Levan, Suad Esayed, Amir Khan, Christina Mejia, Fawaz Al Ammary

“…We aimed to deeply understand donor experiences and preferences using hybrid telemedicine video/in-person visits to ease access to donor evaluation or counseling. Methods: We conducted in-depth, semistructured interviews with donors or donor candidates who completed their evaluation through telemedicine/in-person, or in-person only visits at a tertiary transplant center between November 27, 2019 and March 1, 2021. …”
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Development of the 10-question household foodwork interactional assessment questionnaire (FIA-Q10) by Leah E. Cahill, Sharon I. Kirkpatrick, Catherine L. Mah, Jennifer LP. Protudjer, Cynthia Kendell, Mary E. Jung, Helen Wong, Ellen T. Crumley, Meghan Day, Karen T. Y. Tang, Yan Huang, Jyoti Sihag, Laura Brady, Karthik K Tennankore, Navdeep Tangri, Rebecca C. Mollard, Dylan MacKay

“…In the second Delphi round, the FIA-Q10 scored 95% for language appropriateness, 67% for visual appropriateness, 95% for relevance, 95% for representativeness, and 95% for distribution. …”
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Assessing thermal and economic performance of solar dryers in sustainable strategies for bottle gourd and tomato preservation by Subbarama Kousik Suraparaju, Elavarasan Elangovan, Guna Muthuvairavan, Mahendran Samykano, P. V. Elumalai, Sendhil Kumar Natarajan, Reji Kumar Rajamony, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Yasser Fouad, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Zhang Miao, Krishna Moorthy Sivalingam

“…Abstract The traditional approach of open-sun drying is facing contemporary challenges arising from the widespread adoption of energy-intensive methods and the quality of drying. In response, solar dryers have emerged as a sustainable alternative, utilizing solar thermal energy to effectively dehydrate vegetables. …”
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Effect of a Single Preventive Intravenous Dose of Ketorolac and Paracetamol on Reducing Postoperative Pain in Septorhinoplasty Patients: Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial by Laleh Dehghanpisheh, Fatane Jamshidi, Saeid Khademi, Shirin Farokhiani, Mohammad Reza Cheraghi, Mahsa Emadi, Reza Kaboodkhani, Ali Akbari, Naeimehossadat Asmarian, Mahsa Banifatemi

“…Pain intensity was measured using visual analog scale (VAS) 1 hour and 6 hours after surgery. …”
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The Effect of Virtual Reality Training on Anticipatory Postural Adjustments in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Preliminary Study by Zhicheng Li, Qiuhua Yu, Haizhen Luo, Wenzhao Liang, Xin Li, Le Ge, Siyun Zhang, Le Li, Chuhuai Wang

“…The muscle activation time and integrals of the electromyography activities (IEMGs) during the APA and CPA stages were calculated and used in the data analysis. The visual analogue scale (VAS) and Oswestry dysfunction index (ODI) scores were also recorded. …”
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The Long Head of Biceps Tendon Tenotomy in Idiopathic Glenohumeral Adhesive Capsulitis Surgery Improves Early Rehabilitation Outcomes by Jia‐Long Luo, Ye‐Bin Huang, Xing‐Hao Deng, Jing‐Song Wang, Yu‐Heng Li, Wei‐Ping Li, Chuan Jiang, Zheng‐Zheng Zhang, Zhong Chen

“…Outcomes were measured before surgery and at 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months and final follow‐up postoperatively, including shoulder functional scores, joint range of motion, visual analog scale (VAS) score for pain, and complications. …”
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Identification of core noncoding RNA-associated competing endogenous RNA networks in renal fibrosis via whole-transcriptome sequencing by Yizhen Chen, Meng Cheng, Rong Dai, Weili Wang, Yonghao Sang, Liuting Wei, Yilin Gao, Wei Zhang, Yiping Wang, Lei Zhang

“…Objective This study aimed to investigate noncoding RNA (ncRNA) expression changes in renal fibrosis (RF) models induced by three distinct etiologies using whole-transcriptome RNA sequencing, identify overlapping differentially expressed (DE) ncRNAs, construct core competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks, and explore their role in RF.Methods Three RF rat models, 5/6 nephrectomy, adenine, and unilateral ureteral obstruction, were established. …”
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Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Decompression for Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Under Local Anesthesia in Elderly Patients with Medical Comorbidities by Haining Tan, Yuquan Liu, Guangpeng Li, Lingjia Yu, Haibo Sun, Bin Zhu, Qi Fei, Yong Yang, Yuan‐Shun Lo, Xiang Li

“…The data collected included demographics, visual analog scale (VAS) scores for leg pain, oswestry disability index (ODI), and modified Macnab grades. …”
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The use of drone-delivered Automated External Defibrillators in the emergency response for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. A simulation study by Christopher M. Smith, Carl Powell, Celia J. Bernstein, Harry Howe, Mark Holt, Mary O’Sullivan, Keith Couper, Nigel Rees

“…The emergency call-handler may have an important role in helping bystanders retrieve and use an AED. Methods: Following an emergency (999) call for simulated out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, a remote drone was activated and made autonomous Beyond Visual Line of Sight flights to the scene. …”
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Translocation of black carbon particles to human intestinal tissueResearch in context by Thessa Van Pee, Kenneth Vanbrabant, Leen Rasking, Peter Van Eyken, Janneke Hogervorst, Philip Caenepeel, Marcel Ameloot, Michelle Plusquin, Tim S. Nawrot

“…One of the hypothesized underlying mechanisms is the absorption of air pollution-related particles from the gastrointestinal tract. Methods: We visualized and quantified black carbon particles via white light generation under femtosecond-pulsed laser illumination in ileum and colon biopsies of five human patients. …”
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Effects of dexamethasone combined with vitamin B12 on percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar discectomy early outcomes: a randomized controlled trial by Cheng He, Jianhua Li, Wei Hu, Bo Xiao, Tuoying Fan, Jiangjun Zhou, Feng Shuang, Hao Li

“…The outcome measures were the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), serum inflammatory factor expression, adverse surgical events, duration of postoperative hospitalization, and modified MacNab criteria. …”
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Retrospective analysis of clinical and radiological outcomes of thoracolumbar vertebral fractures treated with monoplanar pedicle screws compared with fixed-axis and polyaxial scre... by Wei Duan, Xin Zhao, Le Chang, Le Chang, Zhen Sun, Kangwei Lai, Kangwei Lai, Jingchun Zhang, Jingchun Zhang, Buqi Tian, Buqi Tian, Zhengxu Ye

“…This study compares clinical and radiological outcomes of these screws.MethodsSeventy-five patients (2020–2024) with thoracolumbar fractures were divided into three groups: Group A (fixed-axis screws, n = 31), Group B (polyaxial screws, n = 19), and Group C (monoplanar screws, n = 25). …”
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Impact of Nasal Anatomical Variation Subtype on Surgical Outcomes for Rhinogenic Contact Point Headache by Salvatore Lavalle, Annalisa Pace, Giuseppe Magliulo, Mario Lentini, Jerome Rene Lechien, Christian Calvo-Henriquez, Federica Maria Parisi, Giannicola Iannella, Antonino Maniaci, Daniela Messineo

“…Outcomes were measured by visual analog scale (VAS) for pain and headache frequency. …”
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Internal fixation of comminuted patellar fractures with only non-absorbable suture via nice knot: a retrospective study by Lian Zeng, Tian Xia, Xinyue Yang, Qiankun Xu, Yudong Sun, Chengfeng Li, Hongwei Lu, Wenzhe Sun, Peiran Xue, Pengqing Zhang, Jianwen Wang, Yanzhen Qu

“…Postoperative clinical outcomes were evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, knee range of motion (ROM), and the Böstman scoring system. …”
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Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma’s Clinical Effectiveness in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Peiyuan Tang, Meihui Huang, Wenfeng Xiao, Ting Wen, Pavel Volotovsky, Mikhail Gerasimenko, Shiyao Chu, Shuguang Liu, Kai Zhang, Yusheng Li

“…<b>Background</b>: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair faces high retear risks in multi-tendon injuries due to insufficient biological healing; leukocyte-rich PRP may enhance tendon–bone integration through inflammatory modulation and growth factor release. <b>Methods</b>: Four databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched until March 2025. …”
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Deep learning based on multiparametric MRI predicts early recurrence in hepatocellular carcinoma patients with solitary tumors ≤5 cm by Tingting Mu, Xinde Zheng, Danjun Song, Jiejun Chen, Xuewang Yue, Wentao Wang, Shengxiang Rao

“…We further developed a nomogram to visualize the preoperative combined model, and the prediction performance of nomogram showed a good fitness in the testing cohort. …”
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Reconceptualizing Pediatric Strabismus as a Condition Rooted in Sensory Processing Disorder: A Novel Case-Based Hypothesis by Mirjana Bjeloš, Ana Ćurić, Mladen Bušić, Katja Rončević, Adrian Elabjer

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> A direct link between sensory processing disorder (SPD) and strabismus has not been systematically investigated, though prior studies suggest sensory modulation may influence visual behaviors. Traditional approaches view strabismus through a binary lens—either normal or pathological motor deviation. …”
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Short-term clinical and functional outcomes of distal biceps tendon fixation: all-suture vs. titanium anchors by Felix Hochberger, MD, Julian Hess, MD, Christian Konrads, MD, Tizian Heinz, MD, Ella Segatz, Maximilian Rudert, MD, Kilian List, MD

“…Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the preliminary clinical and functional outcomes of patients with distal biceps tendon ruptures undergoing surgical fixation using 2 intramedullary all-suture anchors (ASAs) and to compare these outcomes with a control group treated with 2 intramedullary titanium anchors (TAs). Methods: A retrospective case series was conducted on patients who underwent distal biceps tendon fixation using either TAs (Mitek Sports Medicine, Raynham, MA, USA) or ASAs (Arthrex, Naples, FL, USA). …”
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Comparative analysis of stentless aortic root and composite valve grafts for aortic root replacement: a retrospective single-centre study by Maria Comanici, Mohammad Yousuf Salmasi, Fabio De Robertis, Toufan Bahrami, Sunil K. Bhudia, Jullien A. Gaer, Shahzad G. Raja

“…Kaplan-Meier curves were constructed to visualize survival outcomes. Results: After PSM, 212 patients in each group were well-balanced in terms of baseline characteristics. …”
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Modified minimally invasive surgical technique plus Bio-Oss Collagen for regenerative therapy of isolated interdental intrabony defects: study protocol for a randomised controlled... by Ye Han, Churen Zhang, Haidong Zhang, Zhaoguo Yue, Lili Miao, Kaining Liu, Jianxia Hou

“…This study will search for differences between M-MIST combined with Bio-Oss Collagen, and M-MIST alone in regeneration therapy for intrabony defects.Methods and analysis The present research is designed as a two-group parallel randomised controlled trial. …”
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