Total hip arthroplasty in patients with active psoriatic arhtritis (preliminary report) by D. V. Volchenko, I. F. Akhtiamov, A. Yu. Terskov, O. A. Sozonov, M. N. Velichko, E. Ya. Shpiz

“…The diagnosis of PsA was established according to CASPAR criteria.Results. The visual analogue scale assessment showed a significant decrease in the intensity of pain in the hip joint in the postoperative period. …”
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The relationship between epigenetic biomarkers and the risk of diabetes and cancer: a machine learning modeling approach by Shiqi Zhang, Shiqi Zhang, Jianan Jin, Benfeng Xu, Qi Zheng, Haibo Mou

“…This study aims to analyze the relationship between 30 epigenetic biomarkers and the risk of diabetes and cancer using machine learning modeling.MethodsThe data for this study were sourced from the NHANES database, which includes DNA methylation arrays and epigenetic biomarker datasets. …”
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Enhancing medical image privacy in IoT with bit-plane level encryption using chaotic map by Fatima Asiri, Wajdan Al Malwi, Tamara Zhukabayeva, Ibtehal Nafea, Abdullah Aziz, Nadhmi A. Gazem, Abdullah Qayyum

“…To address this, a novel encryption method for medical images that operates at the bit plane level, tailored for IoT environments, is developed.MethodsThe approach initializes by processing the original image through the Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) to derive the initial conditions for the Chen chaotic map. …”
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Experiencing art together: integrating affect and semiosis by Gemma Schino, Lisa-Maria van Klaveren, Lisa-Maria van Klaveren, Lisa-Maria van Klaveren, Theisje van Dorsten, Samrddhee Pathare, Barend van Heusden, Ralf F. A. Cox

“…To examine the integration of these processes, this interdisciplinary study used a multi-method approach.MethodsEighteen dyads of adult participants took part in the study. …”
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Predictive modeling of graves’ orbitopathy activity based on meibomian glands analysis using in vivo confocal microscopy by Zixuan Su, Yayan You, Shengnan Cheng, Jiahui Huang, Xueqing Liang, Xinghua Wang, Fagang Jiang

“…The research employed the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) method to select key indicators. Subsequently, a logistic regression model was constructed to predict GO disease activity. …”
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Resources for innovative learning of anatomy and foot ossification: Graphic design and virtual reality by Ana Cristina Moreno‐Marin, Manuel Pardo Rios, Eva Lopezosa‐Reca, Cristina Molina García, Salvador Díaz‐Miguel, Beatriz Gómez‐Martín, Paula Cobos‐Moreno

“…Results Updating the ossification ages and providing previously unavailable visual teaching material offers a useful tool for improving the teaching of this subject. …”
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Subjective assessment of vision quality by patients over 35 after excimer laser and orthokeratological correction of myopia according to a survey by V. V. Neroev, M. D. Sengaeva, E. P. Tarutta, N. V. Khodzhabekyan, A. T. Khandzhyan, A. V. Ivanova, K. B. Letnikova, A. S. Sklyarova

“…Purpose:  to analyze the results of a survey aimed at assessing the patients’satisfaction with the results of excimer laser or orthokeratological correction of myopia.     Materials and methods.  135 patients aged 35 to 50 took part in a satisfaction survey: 105 after excimer laser and 30 after orthokeratological correction of myopia. …”
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An analytical study of the greater palatine foramen in adult human skulls using anatomical planes for clinical considerations by Naveen Kumar, Ravi Bhaskar, Anjana Shidaraddi, Melissa Glenda Lewis, Swamy Ravindra Shanthakumar, Ashwini P. Aithal

“…Both sides of the hard palate were assessed, and the number of GPF was recorded by direct visual inspection. Morphometric measurements were recorded with regard to the topographic relation of GPF with the neighbouring bony landmarks. …”
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Pain intensity and depression level in chronic temporomandibular disorders patients by Raul Elton Araújo Borges, Luana da Rocha Alves Mendonça, Bruno César de Vasconcelos Gurgel, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, Patrícia dos Santos Calderon

“…Pain intensity and level of depression were assessed using a visual analysis scale and Beck depression inventory, respectively. …”
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Automatic measurement of choroidal thickness with swept-source optical coherence tomography in chronic Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease: 3 years’ follow-up by Liria Yamamoto-Rodríguez, Alexander Anduaga-Beramendi, Roger Mediavilla-Vallespín, Olaia Subirà, Pere Garcia-Bru, Xavier Solanich-Moreno, Luis Arias, Josep M. Caminal, Olga García-García

“…Overall, 41.6% of asymptomatic (no change in visual acuity) recurrences in the convalescent group and 25% of recurrences in the quiescent group were detected by SS-OCT. …”
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Benefits of cardiac coherence combined with medical hypnosis on preoperative anxiety before cancer surgery: the COHEC II study trial protocol by Marta Jarlier, Régis Fuzier, Gilles Leclerc, Catherine Fiess, Jibba Amraoui, Lauriane Bordenave, Geneviève Salvignol, Laurent Philibert, Célia Touraine

“…The aim of the COHErence Cardiaque (COHEC) II Study is to evaluate the combination of medical hypnosis (MH) and cardiac coherence (CC) training to manage preoperative anxiety in patients with cancer.Methods and analysis COHEC II is an ongoing multicentre randomised clinical trial carried out in three French comprehensive cancer centres. …”
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SUMMIT: A SAR foundation model with multiple auxiliary tasks enhanced intrinsic characteristics by Yuntao Du, Yushi Chen, Lingbo Huang, Yahu Yang, Pedram Ghamisi, Qian Du

“…Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is a crucial tool in remote sensing, yet existing deep learning methods are primarily limited in visual representation, neglecting the intrinsic characteristics of SAR and the need for strong generalization across multiple tasks. …”
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Developing a Model for Occupational Safety and Health Rrisk Assessment During the Construction Phase of a Metro Tunnel Using Internet of Things (IoT) Technology by Mojtaba Zokaei, Milad Abbasi, Mohsen Vahidnia, Mohamad Zarie, Fardin Zndsalimi, Mohsen Falahati

“…Next, sensors with optical, auditory, gas detection, and visual capabilities connected to the network were examined, and computer programming and comparing sensor information with the specified standards were carried out. …”
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Adequacy of recommendations for adverse event management in national and international treatment guidelines for rifampicin-susceptible tuberculosis: a systematic reviewResearch in... by William Burman, Jayne Ellis, Gila Hale, Katherine Hill

“…We did a systematic review of treatment guidelines for rifampicin-susceptible tuberculosis to evaluate the adequacy of recommendations for adverse event management. Methods: We searched websites, guideline registries, PubMed, and mobile health Apps to identify treatment guidelines published from October 2004 to October 2024. …”
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Three-dimensional cellular construct with impregnated silicon nanowires for intracellular optoelectronic biointerface by Nadi Hathot, Tania Assaf, Layan Habib, Noa M. Cohen, Dana Nir, Alexander Borodetsky, Shiri Karni-Ashkenazi, Menahem Y. Rotenberg

“…Therefore, tissue engineering methods have the potential to revolutionize biomedical research by allowing researchers to shift away from animal models while improving model relevance. …”
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Community case study: Our Wave, an online platform to facilitate survivor disclosure of sexual assault and trauma recovery by Laura Sinko, Laura Sinko, Olga V. Naidenko, Brendan Michaelsen, Cassandra Marzke, Madeline Hart, Brooke Tweedie, Brooke Tweedie, Kyle Linton

“…Designed to empower survivors, the platform allows users to post anonymous stories or visual media, ask questions, and send messages of hope, all while prioritizing privacy and security. …”
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Criteria for determining breeding‐pair status of male mallards captured in decoy traps by Michael G. Brasher, J. Brian Davis, Matthew R. Kaminski, Robert B. Emery, Richard M. Kaminski, Guy A. Baldassarre

“…ABSTRACT Methods for accurately determining pair status of male ducks during the breeding season are necessary for further understanding the roles of paired and unpaired males in waterfowl breeding populations. …”
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Gastrointestinal Nematode Control in Lithuanian Sheep Farms: Insights from a Questionnaire Survey by Agnė Beleckė, Tomas Kupčinskas, Inga Stadalienė, Rasa Adomkienė, Saulius Petkevičius

“…Most farmers (45.1%) relied on the visual appraisal of sheep weight for dosing, while 35.2% dosed according to the weight of a medium-sized animal. …”
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Modic Changes as Biomarkers for Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain by Jeffrey Zhang, Emily Bellow, Jennifer Bae, Derek Johnson, Sandi Bajrami, Andrew Torpey, William Caldwell

“…MCs have emerged as promising correlates with degenerative disc disease and CLBP. <b>Methods:</b> This is a non-systematic literature review. …”
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Effects of Dry Needling on Clinical Parameters of Migraine Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial Protocol by Neda Najafi, Amin Momenzadeh, Mandana Rezaei, Hakimeh Adigozali, Bahram Amirshakeri, Mohammad Yazdchi

“…Therefore, this trial aims to investigate the impact of upper trapezius (UT) muscle DN in addition to medication drug therapy (pharmacotherapy) on headache characteristics in patients with migraine headaches. Methods: A parallel randomized controlled trial with single-blinded outcome assessors was conducted. …”
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