Central Serous Chorioretinopathy from the Point of View of OCT-Angiography. Part 1. Chorioretinal Blood Flow Changes by A. G. Shchuko, S. I. Zhukova, T. N. Iureva, A. N. Zlobina

“…At the same time, the reports appeared in recent years indicate that an equally important link in pathogenesis is the disturbances of the choroidal blood flow. …”
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Comparative analysis of implant survival, peri-implant health, and patient satisfaction among three treatment modalities in atrophic posterior mandibles: a randomized clinical stud... by Eman Mohamed Raffat, Mohamed Shady, Ayman Abdel Rahim Elkashty, Moustafa El Syad

“…Abstract Background This study assessed the clinical outcomes of fixed and removable implant-assisted prostheses for the rehabilitation of atrophied distal extension mandibular ridges. Methods Thirty partially edentulous patients with atrophied distal extension mandibular ridges were randomized to three groups (n = 10/group). …”
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Nomogram Model for Predicting Risk of Postoperative Delirium in Adult Liver Transplant Patients: A Retrospective Study by Yu LL, Gong Y, Fang F, Wang T, Cang J

“…The prediction model was visualized as a nomogram for practical application.Results: A total of 480 patients were included, with a POD incidence of 30.8%. …”
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Value of [¹⁸F]FDG PET/CT for predicting epidermal growth factor receptor gene mutation status in patients with newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer: a retrospectiv... by A. V. Leontev, A. I. Khalimon, M. M. Khodzhibekova, A V. Lokhova, T. N. Lazutina, G. F. Khamadeeva, D. Yu. Khodakova, I. V. Pylova, A. D. Kaprin

“…The anatomical volume derived from the second method was used to manually adjust the isocontour threshold for PET image ensuring that tumor MTV is equal to its anatomical volume. …”
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Co-creation and evaluation of online care maps for children with medical complexity by Sherri Adams, Madison Beatty, Blossom G. Dharmaraj, Clara Moore, Arti D. Desai, Leah Bartlett, Erin Culbert, Eyal Cohen, Jennifer N. Stinson, Julia Orkin

“…Therefore, the aims of the study were to (1) collaborate with caregivers and care team members (CTMs) of CMC to determine the design requirements and develop an online care map, (2) assess usability, and (3) explore its feasibility and utility from multiple perspectives. Methods This mixed methods study utilized an exploratory sequential design. …”
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Effects of urban sprawl on land use change in the peripheral villages of Tehran metropolis (case study: Tehran-Damavand axis) by ِAshkan Mohammadi, Naser Shafiei Sabet, Alireza Shakiba

“…In this method, after collecting data contains Land sat satellite images with TM, ETM and OLI sensors and after visual interpretation of satellite images due to the absence of stroke errors, cloud spots by using remote sensing techniques and spatial information systems, the land use change process began in 1986, 2002, 2018, and divided into four residential and non-residential construction, vegetation, rangelands and roads. …”
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Comparative Assessment of the Influence of the IOL Position on the Aberrometry Parameters after Suture Fixation of the IOL-Capsule Bag Complex to the Iris by V. N. Nikitin, D. I. Ivanov

“…Determining the dependence of the parameters of the IOL position on the quantitative characteristics of wave front aberrations in the delayed period will allow us to consider the applied methods of surgical treatment from the position of influencing the quality of vision.Purpose: to conduct a comparative assessment of the effect of IOL tilt and decentration on aberrometry indicators in the delayed postoperative period in patients with suture fixation of the IOL capsular-bag complex to the iris.Patients and methods. …”
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Analysis of influencing factors for primary membranous nephropathy complicated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and establishment of a nomogram prediction model by Mirixiatijiang· Maimaiti, Zhu Guo-qiang, Su Ming-jie, Halinuer· Shadekejiang, Zhang Xue-qin, Lu Chen

“…A nomogram was constructed and validated for its performance through visualized statistical methods.ResultsCompared with patients in the non-ASCVD group， those in the ASCVD group were significantly older ［56（51， 63） years <italic>vs</italic> 35（28， 44） years］， and had significantly higher proportions of males ［154（70.3%） <italic>vs</italic> 117（57.1%）］， smokers［71（32.4%）<italic> vs</italic> 43（21.0%）］， and alcohol consumption［54（24.7%） <italic>vs</italic> 32（15.6%）］. …”
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Clinical Study of Computer-Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation Training Combined with Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Dysphagia in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impair... by LIU Ziao, SONG Xiaobian, ZANG Guangyue, ZHANG Chao, ZENG Xi

“…The control group received conventional swallowing function training; the magnetic stimulation group received rTMS treatment besides the conventional swallowing function training, targeting the affected hemisphere's motor cortex area for the mylohyoid muscle, at an intensity of 80% of the resting motor threshold (RMT), a frequency of 3 Hz, a stimulation duration for 2 s, and an intervals for 10 s; the cognitive group received CACRT in addition to the conventional swallowing function training, including attention, memory, spatial perception, emotion recognition, and visual feature perception training; the combined group received both rTMS and CACRT on top of the conventional swallowing function training, following the same methods as the magnetic stimulation group and the cognitive group. …”
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Efficacy of local injection therapy with hyaluronic acid of different molecular weight in patients with knee osteoarthritis by V. E. Bialik, E. I. Bialik, M. A. Makarov, S. A. Makarov, V. A. Nesterenko

“…Intra-articular administration of hyaluronic acid (HA) is one of the methods of conservative treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA). …”
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Environmentally safe sorbent from ash-and-slag waste of heat power engineering by S. A. Bushumov, T. G. Korotkova

“…To determine the physical and chemical properties (bulk density, ash content, total pore volume, abrasion, humidity, sorption capacity) of sorbent based on ash-and-slag waste from heat power engineering, calcined and modified with a Tiprom K organosilicon water repellent.Methods. The physicochemical properties of the modified sorbent were determined using an experimental method according to the methods of regulatory documents on equipment verified and certified in the prescribed manner.Results. …”
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3D-modeling Capabilities in Assessing Resectability of Pancreatic Head Tumors by A. S. Kudashkina, I. G. Kamyshanskaya, K. V. Pavelets, D. S. Rusanov, S. А. Kalyuzhnyy

“…This method allows to objectively determine the localization and prevalence of the tumor process on adjacent anatomical structures, as well as visually demonstrate the metastatic lesion of regional lymph nodes. …”
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Research on interdisciplinary measurement and evolutionary path in the field of ophthalmology by Lu Chunji, Liu Yuwei, Zhang Fangyuan, Nie Zihan

“…Furthermore, it analyzes the evolution trends of these themes using the principle of similarity and visualizes the evolutionary paths.ResultsThe paper successfully linked 85,401 pieces of literature with WOS subject classifications, involving a total of 250 WOS subjects. …”
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ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT OF ADULT PATIENTS MALOCCLUSION WITH INFLAMMATORY PERIODONTAL DISEASES by O. Saranchuk

“…Preparation for the "hygiene lesson" consisted of the following steps: • Distribution of students in the group; • Consideration of options for lectures for students (form method of presenting information, the use of illustrative materials); • Develop preventive measures considering age; • Collective discussion prepared scenarios of "hygiene lesson" and visual materials; • Theoretical training and creative work of each student. …”
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Clinical and instrumental characteristics of osteoarthritis in hyperuricemia by E. A. Taskina, A. M. Lila, L. I. Alekseeva, N. G. Kashevarova, K. M. Mikhailov, A. R. Halmetova, E. A. Strebkova, E. P. Sharapova, N. M. Savushkina, D. M. Kudinskiy, T. A. Raskina, I. B. Vinogradova

“…Deciphering the mechanisms that determine the relationship between HU and OA is important for the development of new methods for the prevention and treatment of these diseases.…”
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Integrating cervical cancer with HIV healthcare services: A systematic review. by Louise Sigfrid, Georgina Murphy, Victoria Haldane, Fiona Leh Hoon Chuah, Suan Ee Ong, Francisco Cervero-Liceras, Nicola Watt, Alconada Alvaro, Laura Otero-Garcia, Dina Balabanova, Sue Hogarth, Will Maimaris, Kent Buse, Martin Mckee, Peter Piot, Pablo Perel, Helena Legido-Quigley

“…However, several barriers were reported, including high loss to follow up for further treatment, limited human-resources, and logistical and chain management support. Using visual screening methods can facilitate screening and treatment of minor to larger lesions in a single 'screen-and-treat' visit. …”
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The features of the human mesenteric lymph node histogenesis in the first half of the prenatal period of ontogenesis by M. I. Dub, , E. G. Alieva

“…Materials and Methods: 19 mesentery of the human embryos and fetuses in 8-20 weeks of fetal development were investigated. …”
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A randomized comparison of the proximal crescentic osteotomy and rotational scarf osteotomy in the treatment of hallux valgus by Namık Şahin, Gökhan Cansabuncu, Nazan Çevik, Oğuz Türker, Güven Özkaya, Yüksel Özkan

“…Outcomes were assessed by using of preoperative and postoperative American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores and visual analogue scale (VAS). Weight bearing X-rays were used for radiological evaluation. …”
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Comprehensive Image Quality Evaluation and Motion Phantom Studies of an Ultra-Fast (6-Second) Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Imaging System on a Ring Gantry Linear Accelerator by Hui Zhao, PhD, Geoff Nelson, PhD, Vikren Sarkar, PhD, Courtney Oare, PhD, Martin Szegedi, Sara St. James, PhD, Jeremy Kunz, PhD, Ryan Price, PhD, Y. Jessica Huang, PhD

“…Purpose: To evaluate the image quality of an ultrafast cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) system—Varian HyperSight. Methods and Materials: In this evaluation, 5 studies were performed to assess the image quality of HyperSight CBCT. …”
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Utilization of screening services on cervical cancer and associated factors among female health workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. by Achamyelew Melaku, Shiferaw Negash Abebe, Sofanit Haile

“…Similarly, the study participants knowledge of the etiology, knowledge of cigarette smoking as risk factor, and visual inspection with acetic acid as screening method had shown an independent association with screening service utilization, (AOR=1.6, 95%CI=1.01-12.12), (AOR=4.1, 95%CI1.68-9.76), (AOR=14.2, 95%CI3.77-53.32), respectively.…”
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