No significant links between somatognosia, stereognosia, and hypermobility: sensory processing unlikely to drive common complaints in hypermobile population by Ivana Hanzlíková, Aneta Ruská, Kristýna Jančíková, Kim Hébert-Losier

“…Abstract Background Previous research has demonstrated impaired proprioception and poorer responses to tactile deep pressure, visual-tactile integration, and vestibular stimuli in individuals with generalized hypermobility, potentially leading to sensory processing issues. …”
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Arthroscopic adhesiolysis in elderly patients with post-traumatic frozen shoulder by Zhusha Wang, Yulong Shi, Xu Yang, Qubo Ni, Kai Tie

“…Abstract Purpose The aim of the current study is to investigate the efficacy and risk factors associated with arthroscopic adhesiolysis in treating elderly traumatic frozen shoulder. Methods One hundred and two elderly patients with post-traumatic frozen shoulder treated at our Hospital were selected. …”
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Clinical and surgical outcomes of tectonic corneal patch grafts : insights from a tertiary referral hospital by Yonca Asfuroğlu, Emine Esra Karaca, Celil Orman, Özlem Evren Kemer

“…Conclusion Corneal patch grafting is a safe and effective method for maintaining ocular integrity in corneal melting and perforation that can not be closed using conventional methods. …”
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HAZARD AND ACTIVITY OF LANDSLIDES ON THE TERRITORY OF THE CAUCASIAN MINERAL WATERS by V. V. Razumov, K. S. Viskhadzhieva, N. D. Bogdanova, A. V. Lysenko

“…Cartographic method was also used to visualize the landslide zones distribution in the study area. …”
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Preparation and description of magnetic modified colloidal particles of silicon dioxide for recognition of HeLa cells by I.R. Ishmukhametov, E.V. Rozhina, F.S. Akhatova, V.G. Evtugyn, R.F. Fakhrullin

“…Modification of the cell surface by the methods of nanoarchitectonics allows changing the physical and chemical properties of cells. …”
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Privacy-Preserving Detection of Tampered Radio-Frequency Transmissions Utilizing Federated Learning in LoRa Networks by Nurettin Selcuk Senol, Mohamed Baza, Amar Rasheed, Maazen Alsabaan

“…Competitive performance from OCSVM-FL and LOF-FL, along with the comparable results of K-Means-FL, highlighted the robustness of clustering-based detection methods in this context. Visual analyses using confusion matrices and ROC curves provided further insights into each model’s effectiveness in detecting tampered signals. …”
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Personalization variables in digital mental health interventions for depression and anxiety in adolescents and youth: a scoping review by Vajisha Udayangi Wanniarachchi, Chris Greenhalgh, Adrien Choi, James R. Warren

“…However, there is a lack of clarity regarding the prevalence of its application, as well as the dimensions and mechanisms of personalization within DMHIs for adolescents and youth.MethodsTo understand how personalization has been applied in DMHIs for adolescents and young people, a scoping review was conducted. …”
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Clinical and radiological outcomes of osseodensification and crestal approach sinus kit for transcrestal sinus elevation – A randomized clinical trial by Sathyavalli Veluri, Sruthima N. V. S. Gottumukkala, Satyanarayana Raju Mantena, Gautami S. Penmetsa, KSV Ramesh, Mohan Kumar Pasupuleti, Dinesh Gera

“…Surgical time and patient comfort using the Visual Analog Scale were assessed during the surgery. …”
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Monitoring of parasitic diseases in productive animals in the Samara region by Yu. V. Limova, A. A. Glazunova, E. V. Korogodina, K. M. Sadov, P. V. Ilyasov

“…Fecal samples from productive animals were examined by Fuelleborn’s method using polymerase chain reaction to visualize species-specific DNA sequences, and an immune chromatographic method in detecting of antigens Dirofilaria immitis in serum, plasma and whole blood of dogs and oocysts Giardia duodenalis in dogs’ feces. …”
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Age-related cataract and pseudoexfoliation syndrome among residents of the south of Russia by A. A. Polapina, E. N. Komarovskikh, S. N. Sakhnov, A. G. Zabolotny

“…The former showed a lower initial visual acuity and pronounced trophic changes in the anterior segment of the eye. …”
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Study on the spatiotemporal evolution and prediction of internal porosity in concrete specimens under sulfate attack based on machine learning models by Chun Gong, Dunwen Liu, Kunpeng Cao, Yinghua Jian

“…The results demonstrated that CT scan analysis and image processing techniques can effectively visualize internal porosity and its spatiotemporal evolution. …”
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Comparison of Intrathecal Morphine and Fentanyl in Postoperative Pain Management of Spine Surgeries: A Randomized Double-blind Clinical Trial by Ehsan Parsa, Mehran Ilaghi, Hamed Reihani-Kermani

“…Postoperative pain was evaluated utilizing the visual analogue scale (VAS) at 4, 6, 12, and 18 h postsurgery. …”
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The Use of a Viscous Cysteamine Eyedrop in a Belgian Cohort: Early 3-Year Results by Emiel Matthys, Heleen Delbeke, Karel Van Keer, Ingele Casteels

“…Methods A total of 14 patients with cystinosis and corneal involvement are being followed in the multidisciplinary cystinosis clinic of the University Hospital of Leuven. …”
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Efficacy of buccal piroxicam infiltration and inferior alveolar nerve block in patients with irreversible pulpitis: a prospective, double-blind, randomized clinical trial by Saurav Paul, Sridevi Nandamuri, Aakrati Raina, Mukta Bansal

“…ObjectivesThis randomized clinical trial aimed to assess the effectiveness of buccal infiltration with piroxicam on the anesthetic efficacy of inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) with buccal infiltration in irreversible pulpitis, with pain assessed using the Heft-Parker visual analogue scale (HP-VAS).Materials and MethodsThis study included 56 patients with irreversible pulpitis in mandibular molars, randomly distributed between 2 groups (n = 28). …”
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Effect of outdoor air pollution on asthma exacerbations in children and adults: Systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis. by Pablo Orellano, Nancy Quaranta, Julieta Reynoso, Brenda Balbi, Julia Vasquez

“…Publication bias was evaluated through visual inspection of funnel plots and by a complementary search of grey literature. …”
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Validation of Cxbladder® Triage and Monitor as an Adjunct to Urothelial Carcinoma Diagnosis and Surveillance in a Single Centre by Magee D, Tharakan N, Yuiminaga Y

“…The investigation and surveillance commonly involve a combination of upper tract imaging along with visual assessment of the bladder via cystoscopy. This study determined the validity of using Cxbladder® Triage (CxbT) and Cxbladder® Monitor (CxbM) as a suitable adjunct in ruling out urothelial carcinoma (UC) when investigating haematuria or monitoring for recurrence.Materials and methods: A single centre prospective study where the patients have been referred for investigation of UC or those on routine surveillance of known UC. …”
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The effects of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine rehabilitation programs on post-acute ankle sprain: A randomized controlled trial study protocol. by Hang Gao, Xiao Chen, Jiayi Ren, Xinglai Zhang, Yuqian Hu, Zhao Ma, Yuanjia Gu, Jiming Tao, Weian Yuan

“…The main outcome measures are Visual Analog Scale and Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire; the secondary outcome measures are the Foot Ankle Ability Assessment Scale, AOFAS Ankle Posterior Foot Scale, torque and gait. …”
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Cerebrospinal fluid haptoglobin levels and outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage: Evidence from Mendelian randomization. by Gbenga A Kayode, Loukas Zagkos, Godspower Oboli, Sonya Abraham, Gregory Kato, Quazi Ataher, Evangelia Farmakioti, Lothar Tremmel, Stephen Burgess

“…Exogenous administration of haptoglobin could be a therapeutic strategy for improving outcomes after aSAH.<h4>Methods</h4>Using individual level data in the UK Biobank and genetic summary statistics from the largest relevant cohorts, Mendelian randomization analysis was conducted to explore the associations of genetically predicted CSF haptoglobin with the risk of catastrophic aSAH (i.e., fatal aSAH or non-fatal aSAH with at least one of: hemiparesis, aphasia, apraxia, or visual field defects within 7 days) and secondary traits, including stroke-related outcomes and imaging markers of brain swelling.…”
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Noninferiority of Copper Dressings Compared to Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Diabetic Foot – An RCT Study by Eyal A. Melamed MD, Jihad Dabbah MD, Tohar Roth BA, Gadi Borkow PhD, Michael S. Pinzur MD

“…Secondary endpoints were convenience to the patient and caregiver, and pain, were assessed by visual analog score (VAS); application time (minutes), and calculated cost. …”
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RheuMetric Physician 0 to 10 Estimates of Inflammation, Damage, and Patient Distress at Initial Versus Follow‐Up Visits in Contemporary Rheumatology Care by Juan Schmukler, Tengfei Li, Joel A. Block, Theodore Pincus

“…Objective We aimed to analyze the RheuMetric physician 0 to 10 visual numeric subscale (VNS) estimates of inflammatory activity (DOCINF), organ damage (DOCDAM), and patient distress (DOCDIS) at initial and follow‐up routine rheumatology visits for possible incremental information to clarify physician estimate of global assessment (DOCGL). …”
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