Radiomic study on preoperative multi‐modal magnetic resonance images identifies IDH‐mutant TERT promoter‐mutant gliomas by Haoyu Wang, Shuxin Zhang, Xiang Xing, Qiang Yue, Wentao Feng, Siliang Chen, Jun Zhang, Dan Xie, Ni Chen, Yanhui Liu

“…This study aimed to characterize the IDHmut pTERTmut gliomas in multimodal MRI using the radiomic method and establish a precise diagnostic model identifying this group of gliomas. …”
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Double-level knee valgization osteotomy has high survivorship and a low complication rate in a single-center series of 58 cases with a mean clinical follow-up of 10 years by Ahmed Mabrouk, Michael Risebury, Sam Yasen

“…This included the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, the Oxford Knee Score, the Oxford Knee Score—Activity and Participation Questionnaire, the Western Ontario and McMaster University Score, the visual analog scale for health and pain, and the EQ-5D. …”
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Preserving one artery shortens the surgical time and does not affect the efficacy of microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy: preliminary findings from a retrospective study by Xu Cao, Cheng Tian, Wei Feng, Shu-xian Zhu, Kai Chen, Yu-hang Zheng, Jian-zhong Yao

“…Abstract Background To analyze the safety and efficacy of microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy(MSV) performed with and without preservation of all testicular arteries and lymphatic system. Methods All of the 98 patients with varicocele who underwent MSV were included in the analysis. …”
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The Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy to Reduce Pain Caused by Orthodontic Separators: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled, Split-Mouth Study by Alireza Khandan Dezfully, Márió Gajdács, Aliz Eperke Pató, Krisztina Kárpáti, Melinda Madléna

“…A questionnaire with a visual analogue scale (VAS; 0–100) was used for the assessment of pain (spontaneous pain and pain on mastication) scored for each first permanent molar directly after separation and after 6, 24, 48 and 72 h of both laser and placebo treatment application. …”
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Optimal exercise temporal parameters of Traditional Chinese Exercises for cognitive function of older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and dose–response m... by Qingpan Wen, Qin Luo, Yangjun Liu, Lu Li, Marcin Białas, Dominika Wilczyńska

“…A dose–response meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the correlation between exercise temporal parameters and their effectiveness in older adults with MCI.MethodsRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) on TCEs for MCI were searched across eight databases from their inception to September 2024. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness of subacromial administration of platelet-rich plasma and hyaluronic acid in chronic shoulder pain caused by damage to the tendons of the rotator cu... by V. A. Nesterenko, A. E. Karateev, M. A. Makarov, E. I. Byalik, S. A. Makarov, A. M. Lila

“…Local injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hyaluronic acid (HLA) are considered an effective method for treating chronic shoulder pain (CSP) associated with damage to the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles (RCM).The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of local therapy of PRP and HLA in patients with CSP caused by damage to the tendons of the RCM muscles.Materials and methods. …”
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Biomechanical and cellular assessment of novel partially demineralized allogeneic bone plates: an ex-vivo and in-vitro study by Philipp Becker, Andreas Pabst, Diana Heimes, Nadine Wiesmann-Imilowski, Sven Schumann, Peer W. Kämmerer

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) visualized CP breaking edges, internal structures, HOB cell morphology, and growth patterns. …”
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Construction and validation of a risk prediction model for extensive abdominal aortic calcification in hypertensive patients aged 40 and above: a cross-sectional study based on the... by Shanbing Hou, Ying Jiang, Fangfang Zhao, Zixuan Wei, Tingting Wang, Jing Chen, Min Dou, Lixiang Zhang

“…Methods This study extracted data from the 2013–2014 NHANES database, including 1,564 middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients who met the inclusion criteria. …”
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The effect of lumbar multifidus muscle degeneration on upper lumbar disc herniation by Bingwen Wang, Lifei Xu, Peng Teng, Lin Nie, Lin Nie, Hongwei Yue

“…PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the effect of lumbar multifidus muscle (MF) degeneration on upper lumbar disc herniation (ULDH).MethodsThis study used 3.0T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) T2 axial weighted images to retrospectively analyze 93 ULDH patients and 111 healthy participants. …”
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Design of intelligent human-machine collaborative robot-assisted craniotomy system by Meng Cui, Wenqing Ren, Tengfei Cui, Ruifeng Chen, Yi Shan, Xiaodong Ma

“…Objectives: To develop an intelligent human-machine collaborative control robot-assisted craniotomy system, and test its efficacy by experiments. Methods: The system integrated a UR5 robotic arm (Universal Robots, Denmark), a host computer, a double six-degree-of-freedom force sensor(Nanjing Yuli Instrument Co., Ltd.), a medical drill(AESCULAP®, Germany), a Polaris Optical navigation system(NDI,Canada), with a self-designed navigation procedure and a visual graphical user interface(GUI). …”
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Prediction of radiosensitivity in non-small cell lung cancer based on computed tomography and tumor genomics: a multiple real world cohort study by Peimeng You, Qiaxuan Li, Yu Lei, Chuhao Xu, Daipeng Xie, Lintong Yao, Jiaxin Yuan, Junyu Li, Haiyu Zhou

“…Conclusions We have developed an LCDigital RT prediction tool that will help predict populations at risk of radiation sensitivity differences. By visualizing the thermal map of the primary tumor area, we can assist in the development of radiotherapy plans, reduce the occurrence of radiation toxicity events, and improve radiotherapy efficacy. …”
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Pooling the complex survey data across the 64 lower and middle-income countries: A study on antibiotic usage in under-five children by Md Fakrul Islam, Prosenjit Basak Arka, Mahfuzer Rohman, Md Sabbir Hossain, Md Rashed Babu, Hasin Anupama Azhari, Md Jamal Uddin

“…Additionally, we provided accompanying bar diagrams for each descriptive finding to enhance visual understanding. For geospatial analysis, we utilized ArcGIS, a powerful tool for mapping and spatial analysis. …”
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Clinical efficacy of circular laser half-fistula canal ablation in the treatment of anal fistula by Zhang Feigong, Li Youlong, Yan Hua

“…[Objectives] To observe the clinical efficacy of circular laser half-fistula canal ablation in the treatment of anal fistula. [Methods] A total of 52 patients with anal fistula admitted to Zhabei Central Hospital, Shanghai Jing’an District from July 2019 to December 2020 were selected as the research subjects and randomly divided into an experimental group (n=26) and a control group (n=26). …”
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Enhancing safety in CT-guided lung biopsies: correlation of MinIP imaging with pneumothorax risk prediction by Michael P. Brönnimann, Leonie Manser, Bernhard Gebauer, Timo A. Auer, Dirk Schnapauff, Federico Collettini, Alexander Pöllinger, Alois Komarek, Miltiadis E. Krokidis, Johannes T. Heverhagen

“…MinIP imaging identified higher pneumothorax risk post-CT lung biopsy with superior accuracy. Our method detects high-risk lung changes linked to pneumothorax without additional software. …”
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Prognostic value of ALBI score for all-cause mortality in metabolic associated fatty liver disease patients: a cohort study from NHANES 2003–2018 by Guoxing Zhou, Weiwei Han, Jinhong Luan, Baozhu Ma

“…Additionally, we conducted threshold effect analysis to identify potential inflection points in the ALBI-mortality relationship and used Kaplan-Meier survival analysis to visualize survival differences across ALBI tertiles. …”
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Dynamic nomogram for predicting the overall survival and cancer-specific survival of patients with gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumor: a SEER-based retrospective cohort study an... by Yipu Wang, Gongning Wang, Chao Song, Wenqian Ma, Xiuli Zheng, Shuo Guo, Qi Wang, Lan Zhang, Limian Er

“…In addition, two online risk calculators were developed to predict the OS and CSS of these patients visually.ConclusionsOur nomograms may play an important role in predicting 3- and 5-year OS and CSS for GI-net patients. …”
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Evaluation of Postoperative Pain in Periodontal Flap Surgery with and without Photobiomodulation using Diode LASER: A Split-mouth Randomised Controlled Study by Neeraj Chandrahas Deshpande, Aayushi Shah, Monali Amit Shah

“…The parameters assessed for postoperative pain following flap surgery included the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) to track the patients’ pain levels and the amount of analgesics they took throughout the first week following surgery. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Intra-articular Ozone and Steroid Treatments in Patients with Coxarthrosis under Ultrasound Guidance: A Retrospective Study by Yilmaz Karaduman, Arzu Muz, Azize Serçe, Servi Yildirim, Ismail Eren Durmus, Suna Akin Takmaz

“…Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain and the Harris Hip Score (HHS) for functional status, both pre- and post-treatment. …”
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Optical coherence tomography findings as a predictor of clinical course in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion treated with ranibizumab. by Akira Shiono, Jiro Kogo, Hiroki Sasaki, Ryo Yomoda, Tatsuya Jujo, Naoto Tokuda, Yasushi Kitaoka, Hitoshi Takagi

“…<h4>Participants</h4>Thirty eyes of 30 patients with BRVO treated with IVR.<h4>Methods</h4>All patients received 1 initial IVR followed by repeated injections in the pro re nata (PRN) regimen. …”
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Short-Term Effects of Fruit Juice Enriched with Vitamin D3, n-3 PUFA, and Probiotics on Subjective Appetite and Blood Pressure: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial in Healthy Ad... by Dionysia-Lydia Bothou, Nikolaos Zacharodimos, Christina Athanasaki, Stamatia Vitsou-Anastasiou, Olga Papadopoulou, Chrysoula Tassou, Emilia Papakonstantinou

“…Participants rated their hunger, desire to eat, perceived fullness, thirst, preoccupation with food, and pleasure of eating on visual analog scales (VAS) at baseline and up to 180 min after consumption of each test FJ. …”
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