The use of Endo barrier for prevention of COVID‐19 infection enables upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with high patient satisfaction in private clinic by Atsushi Imagawa, Hideki Kobara, Noriko Nishiyama, Tsutomu Masaki

“…The study evaluated the system's effectiveness as well as the system's preparation time and the amount of burden on the medical staff. Methods EGD was performed on 788 consecutive cases using the Endo barrier. …”
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The Size of the Foveal Avascular Zone Is Associated with Foveal Thickness and Structure in Premature Children by Akiko Miki, Yuko Yamada, Makoto Nakamura

“…Univariate analyses demonstrated that the area of FAZ was not correlated with visual acuity (P=0.078) but with gestational age (GA) (P=0.001), birth weight (P=0.013), the presence of IRL (P<0.001), and FT (P<0.001). …”
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THERAPY OF FIBRINOUS PLASTIC ANTERIOR UVEITIS by A. L. Onishchenko, A. V. Kolbasko, A. D. Tchernyshev

“…To analyze the efficacy of modified pupillary massage technique using cycloplegic agent Appamide Plus in the treatment of anterior uveitis. Patients and methods. 45 patients (25 men and 20 women) aged 21‑69 with endogenous uveitis (51 eyes) were enrolled in the study. …”
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The Effect of Six Weeks of Patella Taping on Pain in Women with Knee Osteoarthritis by Maryam Alikhani, Hamid Tabatabai

“…Objective This study aimed to assess the effect of six weeks of patella taping on pain levels in women with knee osteoarthritis. Methods This research was an applied, semi-experimental study. …”
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Determining the authenticity of turmeric by N. L. Vostrikova, M. Yu. Minaev, K. G. Chikovani

“…Analysis of the prevalent methods for turmeric adulteration and substances used for these purposes is given. …”
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An Observational Study on Refraction, Intraocular Pressure, and Macular Thickness after Nd:YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy in a Tertiary Care Centre of Uttarakhand by Tarannum Shakeel, Sushobhandas Gupta, Vatsala Vats, Ashish Kakkar

“…Patients underwent complete ophthalmic evaluation including best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), IOP, spherical equivalent (SE), and MT prior to laser. …”
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Effects of individuals’ esthetic expectations and the classifications of dentofacial deformities on patients’ depression: a cross-sectional study by Jingjun Wang, Yanglu Tang, Mingjun Ren, Wenli Zhao, Yuanyan Bai

“…The diagnosis of DFD was made by two maxillofacial surgeons according to the Angle’s classification. The visual analog assessment scale of esthetic expectations was used to assess patients’ esthetic expectations. …”
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Ultrasound-guided Genicular Nerve Block in Comparison to Intra-articular Steroid Injection in Chronic Pain Due to Osteoarthritis Knee: A Double-blind Randomised Controlled Trial by Kalaivani Pushpakaran, Naveen Cherian Thomas, Judy Ann John, Madhavi Kandagaddala, S. Anitha, Lenny Vasanthan, Grace Rebekah, Shyamkumar Nidugala Keshava

“…The primary outcome was assessed by mean change in knee pain by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and improvement in functional ability using the Lequesne’s Functional Index (LFI) at 12 weeks of intervention. …”
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Clinical application of radiofrequency thermocoagulation under double needle guide in the treatment of recurrent mandibular neuralgia by CHEN Donglei, WANG Hui, CHEN Yongjun, XIE Dongping, WANG Xiang

“…After comparison of facial visual analogue scale(F-VAS), it was found that there were significant differences between the two groups(P&lt;0.05), and there were statistical differences between the observation group and the control group(P&lt;0.05). …”
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Observations on the Clinical Effects of Music Therapy on Premature Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units by Wenjun Xiao, Xingfang Luo

“…Objective: This study aimed to explore the clinical effects of music therapy (MT) on premature infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Methods: A total of 78 premature infants in NICUs admitted from January 2021 to January 2022 in Wuhan Children’s Hospital, Tongji Medical College, and Huazhong University of Science and Technology were selected as the reference group and received routine management. …”
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Reliability of conventional shade guides in teeth color determination by Todorović Ana, Todorović Aleksandar, Špadijer-Gostović Aleksandra, Lazić Vojkan, Miličić Biljana, Đurišić Slobodan

“…Color matching in prosthodontic therapy is a very important task because it influences the esthetic value of dental restorations. Visual shade matching represents the most frequently applied method in clinical practice. …”
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Experimental evaluation of the specific activity of the new Angiolin dosage form in the research corneal burn's condition by I. F. Bielenichev, L. I. Kucherenko, I. A. Mazur, R. R. Akopian, O. V. Khromylova, I. V. Pavliuk

“…Visual organ injuries are still one of the main causes of blindness and occupational disability. …”
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Acute and Short-Term Effects of Dry Needling in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain and Hamstring Tightness: A Pilot Study by Mahnaz Bazzaz-Yamchi, Soofia Naghdi, Amin Nakhostin-Ansari, Monavar Hadizadeh, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Ehsan Moghimi, Scott Hasson

“…The outcome measures were the visual analog scale (VAS), passive knee extension (PKE) test, finger-floor distance (FFD) test, and functional rating index (FRI). …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Phacoemulsification with Goniosynechialysis and Phacoemulsification with Viscogonioplasty in Angle-Closure: A Randomized Clinical Trial by เดชาทร อาสนทอง

“…Group 1 underwent phacoemulsification with GSL, and Group 2 with VGP. Visual acuity, IOP, and medication use were assessed before surgery, then at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months post-surgery. …”
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The Effect of Improving Preoperative Sleep Quality on Perioperative Pain by Zolpidem in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Study by Zhennan Xiao, Bo Long, Zeji Zhao

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of improving preoperative sleep quality by zolpidem on intraoperative analgesia and postoperative pain. Methods. A prospective, randomized study was conducted with 88 patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery. …”
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Greenways on the banks of Zarrineh-Rud of Miyandoab and Dez of Dezful rivers and sustainable development of river nature on their banks by Razieh Noordideh, Mohammad Jodeiri Abbasi, Reza Fathipour

“…The current research is applied in nature, combining library and analytical methods, with the aim of studying the stability of river ecosystems along their margins. …”
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Early post-trauma wound microbiota and its association with pain outcomes and mental health in combat-related extremity injuries: a prospective analysis by Kateryna Ksenchyna, Dmytro Dmytriiev, Kostiantyn Volanskyi, Oleh Ksenchyn, Oleksandr Nazarchuk

“…The participants were surveyed using a visual analog pain scale, the PHQ-9, and the PTSD-5. …”
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Predictive model to identify multiple synergistic effects of geriatric syndromes on quality of life in older adults: a hospital-based pilot study by Chien-Chou Su, Yung-Chen Yu, Deng-Chi Yang

“…Methods We recruited adults aged ≥ 65 years admitted to a tertiary medical center from June 2018 to September 2018. …”
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Soft versus hard occlusal splint therapy in the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) by Sameh A Seifeldin, Khaled A. Elhayes

“…Before treatment and 1, 2, 3 and 4 months after treatment, the dentist measured all parameters of TMJ function (pain visual analog scores, tenderness of masticatory muscles, clicking and tenderness of the TMJ, and range of mouth opening). …”
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Longitudinal structural changes in the optic nerve in ischemic optic neuropathy: a case report by N.M. Moyseyenko

“…Purpose: To describe the case of longitudinal structural changes in the optic disc in ischemic optic neuropathy. Methods: A 63-year-old male patient (two eyes) was under observation for three months, from August to October 2024. …”
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