Proposing a template for selecting the coordinates of laboratory standards for executive management of the country. by mohammad hasan Izadparast, ali asghar pourezzat, Alireza Amirkabiri

“…They were referred to purposefully, using the snowball method; and the interviews continued until theoretical saturation was achieved. …”
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Integrated transportation system planning with gravitational search algorithm approach based on fuzzy mutant controller by Alireza Hosseinzadeh Kashani, Seyed Ahmad Shayannia, Mohammad Mehdi Movahedi, Soheila Sardar

“…So, unlike the traditional positioning method, in the routing positioning method, considering the tour, it simultaneously looks for the optimal places of facilities and also the optimal routes.…”
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‘A good decision is the one that feels right for me’: Codesign with patients to inform theoretical underpinning of a decision aid website by Kelly Kohut, Kate Morton, Karen Hurley, Lesley Turner, The CanGene‐CanVar Patient Reference Panel, Caroline Dale, Susan Eastbrook, Rochelle Gold, Kate Henwood, Sonia Patton, Reshma Punjabi, Helen White, Charlene Young, Julie Young, Elizabeth Bancroft, Lily Barnett, Sarah Cable, Gaya Connolly, Beth Coad, Andrea Forman, Helen Hanson, Grace Kavanaugh, Katherine Sahan, Katie Snape, Bethany Torr, Rosalind Way, Elizabeth Winchester, Alice Youngs, The International Lynch Decision Aid Stakeholder Panel, Diana Eccles, Claire Foster

“…Patients were asked what is important to them when they make health decisions, what theoretical constructs are most meaningful and how this should be applied to codesign of a PtDA. An artist created a visual summary. Notes from patient discussions and the artwork were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. …”
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Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of a combination of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine sulfate for knee and hip osteoarthritis in real clinical practice by A. E. Karateev, Yu. V. Barysheva, Ya. V. Belokon, T. Yu. Bolshakova, Yu. Yu. Grabovetskaya, E. A. Dolzhenkova, L. N. Eliseeva, O. B. Ershova, E. V. Zonova, I. Yu. Chernova, A. O. Isakanova, M. N. Kirpikova, V. T. Komarov, E. V. Kryukova, A. I. Kulikov, D. I. Lakhin, L. A. Levasheva, L. V. Masneva, L. V. Menshikova, Yu. V. Mishina, S. V. Norina, Yu. N. Pashkovsky, A. V. Petrov, A. G. Rusanov, A. V. Sarapulova, K. A. Svodtseva, O. V. Semagina, A. N. Sudakova, S. N. Tkachenko, M. M. Toporkov, S. K. Tutelyan, G. R. Fadienko, O. S. Filonenko, O. P. Fomina, A. S. Chernov

“…The investigators estimated changes in pain on movement by a 0 to 10 verbal pain scale, general health (GH) by a 0–10 visual analogue scale), the Lequesne index, the need for NSAIDs, and patient satisfaction with treatment and its tolerance.Results and discussion. …”
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Factors influencing, and associated with, physical activity patterns in dogs with osteoarthritis-associated pain by Christina Stevens, Elizabeth Kawecki-Wright, Avery Rowlison de Ortiz, Andrea Thomson, Savannah Aker, Erin Perry, Emily Haupt, Alejandra Mondino, Masataka Enomoto, Margaret E. Gruen, Margaret E. Gruen, B. Duncan X. Lascelles, B. Duncan X. Lascelles, B. Duncan X. Lascelles, B. Duncan X. Lascelles

“…Functional linear modeling (FLM) is an approach for analyzing and visualizing high-frequency longitudinal data such as physical activity and can be used to assess the influence of factors on activity patterns. …”
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Free-breathing, non-contrast, three-dimensional whole-heart coronary magnetic resonance imaging for the identification of culprit and vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque by Reza Hajhosseiny, Adam Hartley, Graham Cole, Camilla Munoz, Amarjit Sethi, Rasha Al-Lamee, Saud Khawaja, Sameer Zaman, James Howard, Deepa Gopalan, Ben Ariff, Raffi Kaprielian, Radhouene Neji, Karl P. Kunze, Amit Kaura, Claudia Prieto, Ramzi Khamis, René M. Botnar

“…Objectives: To validate iT2prep-BOOST in patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Methods: 41 patients with suspected NSTEMI were recruited. …”
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Application value of nucleic acid MALDI-TOF MS in mycobacterial species identification and drug resistance detection in Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Xiaofang Liu, Honghong Niu, Donglin Guo, Huixia Gao, Lihong Wu, Jingyang Liu, Chunfeng Bai, Yuxi Li, Peilong Wang, Zhengfeng Zhou, Yuling Wang, Jianqin Liang, Wenping Gong

“…The ability to discern MTB from NTM is equally vital, as they demand distinct therapeutic approaches. …”
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Erector spinae plane block versus caudal epidural block in pediatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials by Barbara Bombassaro Masiero, Deivyd Cavalcante, Fatemeh Akbarpoor, Capela António Dicazeco Pascoal, Lubna Al-Sharif, Fellipe Feijó Halfeld, Lucas Cael Azevedo Ramos Bendaham, Patricia Viana, Jesslyn N. Haryianto, Maria Luiza de Souza Rasia, Mariana Copetti de Almeida Cunha, Ana Djulia Tesche, Júlia Caletti Roth de Oliveira, Rafael Arsky Lombardi

“…The patients were predominantly male and under 10 years of age. There was an equal distribution between the two groups regarding the number of patients and patients’ baseline characteristics. …”
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Neuropsychic manifestations in the Kyrgyz cohort of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by G. M. Koylubaeva, T. M. Reshetnyak, E. A. Aseeva, K. S. Solovyov, A. S. Dzhumagulova, N. P. Tkachenko, E. R. Karimovа, A. Zh. Zhumakadyrova, E. Zh. Dzhishambaev, K. A. Dzhailobayeva, E. L. Nasonov

“…Among the 47 diffuse lesions, neuropsychic disorders of the psychosis type prevailed, the main manifestations of which were visual and auditory hallucinations – in 34 (72.34%) patients.Conclusion. …”
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The median Effective Dose (ED50) and the 95% Effective Dose (ED95) of alfentanil in inhibiting responses to cervical dilation when combined with ciprofol during hysteroscopic proce... by Run Gao, Shu-Xi Li, Yan-Hong Zhou, Li Xing, Jin-Peng Fu, Jian-Jun Shen, Xin-Zhong Chen, Li-Li Xu

“…The requirement of ciprofol, the emergence time, the visual analogue scale score of pain at five time points, and the incidence of adverse events were recorded. …”
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Cross-sectional study of the perceived wellbeing of children in palliative care by Daniel Toro-Pérez, Ester Camprodon-Rosanas, Catalina Bolancé, Montserrat Guillen, Sergi Navarro Vilarrubí, Joaquin T. Limonero

“…Objective: To describe the perceived wellbeing (pWB) and the psychological characteristics of young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions (LLTCs). Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in young people aged 8 years or older with collection of data on demographic and disease-related variables from the health records. …”
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The Knee-SCHOOL: a brief patient-centered multidisciplinary educational program for knee osteoarthritis by Denise Vianna Machado Ayres, Sabrina Saemy Tome Uchiyama, Andréa Oliveira Prates, Rosana Aparecida Freitas Lopes, Antenor Bispo Santos Silva, Denise Rodrigues Tsukimoto, Rosimeire Alves Amorim, Taynah Souza Ribeiro, Artur Cesar Aquino Santos, André Tadeu Sugawara, André Tadeu Sugawara, Marcos Montagnini, Linamara Rizzo Battistella, Linamara Rizzo Battistella, Marta Imamura, Marta Imamura

“…The mean pain intensity, measured with visual analogue scale, score reduced from 5.52 (± 2.11) at baseline to 4.04 (± 2.38) after the program (week 2). …”
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Evaluating Dental Pain in Diverse Conditions: Findings From Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire Study by Jin Wang, Yin-Fei Pu, Hong-Tao Chen, Xiang-Song Bai, Xue Yang, Ai-Ping Ji, Jie Bai

“…Pain was assessed using the SF-MPQ, which includes the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Present Pain Intensity (PPI), and Pain Rating Index (PRI). …”
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Feasibility of relaxation along a fictitious field in the 2nd rotating frame (TRAFF2) mapping in the human myocardium at 3 T by Joao Tourais, Joao Tourais, Joao Tourais, Maša Božić-Iven, Maša Božić-Iven, Maša Božić-Iven, Yidong Zhao, Qian Tao, Iain Pierce, Iain Pierce, Christian Nitsche, Christian Nitsche, George D. Thornton, George D. Thornton, Lothar R. Schad, Lothar R. Schad, Thomas A. Treibel, Thomas A. Treibel, Sebastian Weingärtner, Mehmet Akçakaya, Mehmet Akçakaya

“…PurposeEvaluate the feasibility of quantification of Relaxation Along a Fictitious Field in the 2nd rotating frame (RAFF2) relaxation times in the human myocardium at 3 T.MethodsTRAFF2 mapping was performed using a breath-held ECG-gated acquisition of five images: one without preparation, three preceded by RAFF2 trains of varying duration, and one preceded by a saturation prepulse. …”
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Focused Vibrations Plus Kinesiotaping with Insights into Radiological Influences—An Observational Study by Gabriele Santilli, Milvia Martino, Patrizia Pacini, Francesco Agostini, Andrea Bernetti, Luca Giuliani, Giovanni Del Gaudio, Massimiliano Mangone, Vincenzo Colonna, Mario Vetrano, Maria Chiara Vulpiani, Giulia Stella, Antonello Ciccarelli, Samanta Taurone, Antonio Franchitto, Carlo Ottonello, Vito Cantisani, Marco Paoloni, Pietro Fiore, Francesca Gimigliano

“…Background: This observational study investigates the efficacy of combining local muscle vibration (LMV) therapy and kinesiotaping using the McConnell method (KMcCM) in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). …”
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Study protocol: a randomized controlled clinical trial on the use of electroacupuncture for postoperative abdominal distension following laparoscopic cholecystectomy by Qi Kong, Qi Kong, Qi Kong, Wei Wang, Xin-Yi Chen, Li-Ming Chen, Long-Kai Sun, Long-Kai Sun, Shao-Hua Qu, Wen-Tao Wu, Jia-Hua Yang, Yu Shu, Sen Li, Pei-Hao Yin, Pei-Hao Yin, Pei-Hao Yin, Wei Li, Wei Li

“…Acupuncture is one of the distinct treatment methods in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), characterized by its simplicity, practicability, and minimal side effects. …”
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Changes in pain perception in women undergoing Breast Screening Mammograms: a Study based on Breast structure. by Deborah Esposito, Carmen Ludeno, Simona Marinelli, Anna Bertoldi, Valeria Selvestrel, Marianna Giannattasio, Lauretta Rizzari, Vincenzo Marra, Luisella Milanesio, Alfonso Frigerio, Andrea Luparia, Adriana Aiello, Livia Giordano, Emanuela Bovo, Elisa Camussi, Franca Artuso

“…Quality technical standards have been evaluated by two technical experts of Referring Regional Mammography Centers of Turin. MATERIALS AND METHODS Pain, in order to be detected, has been measured through the Visual Analogical Scale. …”
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Post Hoc Analysis of Anxiety and Behavioral Changes in Japanese Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease due to the COVID‐19 Pandemic: Relationship Between Municipal Population at... by Kohei Wagatsuma, Masanori Nojima, Takayuki Matsumoto, Minoru Matsuura, Hideki Iijima, Katsuyoshi Matsuoka, Naoki Ohmiya, Shunji Ishihara, Fumihito Hirai, Ken Takeuchi, Satoshi Tamura, Fukunori Kinjo, Nobuhiro Ueno, Makoto Naganuma, Kenji Watanabe, Rintaro Moroi, Nobuaki Nishimata, Satoshi Motoya, Koichi Kurahara, Sakuma Takahashi, Atsuo Maemoto, Hiroto Hiraga, Masayuki Saruta, Keiichi Tominaga, Takashi Hisabe, Hiroki Tanaka, Shuji Terai, Toshihiro Inokuchi, Hironobu Takedomi, Kazuyuki Narimatsu, Katsuya Endo, Masanao Nakamura, Tadakazu Hisamatsu, Hiroshi Nakase, J‐DESIRE Group

“…The primary endpoint was the association between the visual analogue scale (VAS) scores of anxiety and MPSPR during the COVID‐19 pandemic. …”
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Onset of End-Stage Atrophic Age-Related Macular Degeneration as an End Point—A Delphi Study: Classification of Atrophy Meetings Report 7 by Zhichao Wu, BAppSc(Optom), PhD, Srinivas R. Sadda, MD, Thomas Ach, MD, Barbara A. Blodi, MD, Ferdinando Bottoni, MD, Usha Chakravarthy, MD, PhD, Emily Y. Chew, MD, Christine A. Curcio, PhD, Frederick L. Ferris, III, MD, Monika Fleckenstein, MD, K. Bailey Freund, MD, Juan E. Grunwald, MD, Frank G. Holz, MD, Glenn J. Jaffe, MD, Sandra Liakopoulos, MD, Tock Han Lim, FRCSEd, Jordi M. Monés, MD, PhD, Sergio Pagliarini, MD, FRCOphth, Daniel Pauleikhoff, MD, Maximilian Pfau, MD, Philip J. Rosenfeld, MD, PhD, David Sarraf, MD, Steffen Schmitz-Valckenberg, MD, Richard F. Spaide, MD, Janet R. Sparrow, PhD, Giovanni Staurenghi, MD, Adnan Tufail, MD, Francesco Viola, MD, Robyn H. Guymer, MBBS, PhD

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Upper-Bound Analysis of Slope Reliability Considering Anisotropic Spatial Variability and Reinforcement with Anti-slide Piles by ZHAO Zi-hao, WANG Jia-rui, FU Tao-tao, ZHU En-lin

“…This paper introduced the discrete mechanism of limit analysis into general rotational anisotropic random fields and employs the upper-bound analysis method to assess slope reliability. MethodsFirstly, the random field was generated adopting the Cholesky decomposition method. …”
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