Results of Automated Retinal Image Analysis for Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy from the Nakuru Study, Kenya. by Morten B Hansen, Michael D Abràmoff, James C Folk, Wanjiku Mathenge, Andrew Bastawrous, Tunde Peto

“…<h4>Objective</h4>Digital retinal imaging is an established method of screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR). …”
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THE ROLE OF MICROTRAUMA IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BACTERIAL CORNEAL ULCERS by A. I. Hazamova, E. N. Verigo, E. V. Chentsova

“…In cases of corneal  ulcer process ended  with the formation of a  rough  leucoma  in 30 patients (30.9%), surgical  interventions  with a  partial  improvement of visual function  were  observed  in 62 patients (63.9%), the removal of the eye were  done in 5 patients (5.2%).…”
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Scrotal Flaps for Penile Skin Reconstruction: A Systematic Review by Sorin V. Parasca, Andrei Dumitrescu, Florin R. Stanescu, Ruxandra D. Sinescu

“…Outcome evaluation was typically conducted using subjective questionnaires with 2 or 5 items or visual analog scales. Few studies employed validated sexual function questionnaires, as the IIEF-5 or the EHS. …”
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Efficacy and safety of electrical stimulation for functional impairment and pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis o... by Wenqiang Li, Zhichao Liao, Xinzhe Tan, Yichang Liu, Gengjian Wang, Dongyan Wang

“…This study aims to analyse the efficacy (health assessment questionnaire, visual analogue scale, etc), safety (adverse reactions) of electrical stimulation for functional impairment (morning stiffness and decreased muscle strength) and pain (joint tenderness and swelling) of RA, and to explore their comparative advantages and potential benefits for patients.Methods We will conduct a systematic and comprehensive search of eight databases, and the search will proceed from the beginning to 5 September 2024. …”
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THE IMPACT OF FIXED DENTURES ON THE TISSUES OF THE ORAL CAVITY AND THE COURSE OF GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES by V.Yu. Davydenko, H.M. Davydenko, Ye.S. Khilinich, B.Yu. Sylenko

“…The aim of our research was to study the effect of fixed dentures made of different structural materials on the tissues of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract in chronic gastritis. Objects and methods of the study. We examined patients of the gastroenterological department who were inpatients with chronic gastritis and used fixed dentures. …”
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The effect of a course of “barre au sol” exercises on pain, endurance, and movement patterns of men with non­specific chronic low back pain by Behroz Sarvarifar, Seyed Kazem Mosavi Sadati, Abdolrasul Daneshjoo

“…The “Functional Movement Screen” (FMS) and “Nine Test Screening Battery” (9TSB), McGill Torso Endurance Tests, and visual pain scale (VAS) were used to check movement patterns, trunk endurance, and pain levels of participants, respectively. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Real Time Human Detection System Using LiDAR Data for Smart Healthcare Monitoring by Kalashtari Niloofar, Huhs Niklas, Kraitl Jens, Hornberger Christoph, Simanski Olaf

“…Traditionally, this monitoring requires significant oversight by healthcare professionals, making it resourceintensive. Common methods, such as cameras, often compromise patient privacy by capturing detailed visual information. …”
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Automated road surface classification in OpenStreetMap using MaskCNN and aerial imagery by R. Parvathi, V. Pattabiraman, Nancy Saxena, Aakarsh Mishra, Utkarsh Mishra, Ansh Pandey

“…The model is robust across varied terrains and visual conditions and shows potential for real-world applications such as OSM data enhancement, infrastructure analysis, and autonomous navigation. …”
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The comparative study of selective laser trabeculoplasty effectiveness in phacic and pseudophacic patients with glaucoma by N. I. Kurysheva, V. N. Trubilin, P. K. Ryzhkov, T. A. Shaimova

“…SLT performed on phakic eyes might play a role in visual field improvement.…”
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Efficacy and Tolerability of Travoprost 0.004%/Timolol 0.5% Fixed-Dose Combination for the Treatment of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension Inadequately Controlled w... by Simon Fabian Lerner, Ki Ho Park, Douglas A. Hubatsch, Valeriy Erichev, Jose A. Paczka, Timothy V. Roberts

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Post-Socialist Ethnic Symbolism, Suppression of Yugoslav Social Memory, and Radical Populism Psychology by Faruk Hadžić

“…Frequent use of (often) antagonistic ethnic symbolism in textual, rhetorical and visual forms expresses it. Various methods of conducting historical revisionism in the symbolic and ideological vocations decrease Yugoslavia’s social memory. …”
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Efficacy of Dry Needling Combined with Eccentric Exercise Versus Oral and Topical NSAID Treatment in Patients with Tennis Elbow: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Zacarías Sánchez-Milá PhD, Vanesa Abuín-Porras PhD, Helena Fidalgo-Gómez PhD, Isabel Mínguez-Esteban MSc, Jaime Almazán-Polo PT, MSc, PhD, Jorge Velázquez-Saornil PhD

“…Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale and pressure pain threshold at the lateral epicondyle, medial epicondyle, radial styloid, and ulnar styloid. …”
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Effectiveness of AI-generated orthodontic treatment plans compared to expert orthodontist recommendations: a cross-sectional pilot study by Orlando Motohiro TANAKA, Gil Guilherme GASPARELLO, Sergio Luiz MOTA-JÚNIOR, Mohamad Jamal BARK, Jacqueline de Almeida Antunes ROZYSCKI, Rafael Bordin WOLANSKI

“…The AI-generated plans, along with the orthodontist’s plan, were evaluated by 34 orthodontists using a questionnaire that included Likert scale and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) items. Statistical analysis was performed to compare the levels of agreement with the proposed treatment plans. …”
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Laporoscopic Surgery as the Gold Standard Surgery for Inguinal Hernia in Children by Elena Yu. Dyakonova, Alexey A. Gusev, Aleksandr S. Bekin, Ekaterina A. Romanova

“…Laparoscopic techniques omitting the disadvantages of an open repair method make it possible to remove a restrained organ from the abdominal sac, to assess its viability, to visualize the neck of the hernial sac avoiding mobilization of the elements of the spermatic cord, and to perform hernioplasty. …”
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A modified hip pericapsular nerve block on postoperative pain and functional outcome after total hip arthroplasty: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study by Jian Hu, Qiuru Wang, Jie Hu, Chunyu Gong, Jing Yang

“…Secondary outcomes included visual analog scale pain scores at rest and during movement postoperatively, time to first rescue analgesia, cumulative morphine consumption during hospitalization, opioid consumption during surgery, postoperative recovery, and postoperative complications. …”
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Efficacy of combined topical nepafenac 0.3% with suprachoroidal injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a modified custom needle in pseudopkakic cystoid macular edema by Amin E. Nawar

“…Group 1 showed improvement of best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) by log MAR from 0.9(0.8–1) to 0.2(0.1–0.4) after 12 months, while group 2 showed improvement from 0.9(0.8–1) to 0.1(0–0.1) after 12 months. …”
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Fatigue Is Strongly Associated with Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Robin Mona, Andreas Göldi, Tobias Schneider, Isabelle Panne, Andrea Egger, Jan Hendrik Niess, Petr Hrúz

“…Clinically meaningful fatigue was defined using a visual analog scale with a score ≥4 (VAS-F, range 0–10). …”
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Underground personnel recognition based on low-light enhancement of infrared and visible light image fusion by NAN Jingjing, PAN Hongguang, JIANG Ze, ZHANG Libin, ZHANG Huipeng

“…Finally, texture-contrast enhancement networks performed feature-level fusion, enhancing overall visual perception in terms of texture and contrast. …”
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Health-related Quality of life among patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis and its correlation with disease-related variables. A Cross-Sectional Study in Erbil City by Dana Abdulkareem Mahmood, Dashty Abbas Albustany

“…Bath Disease Activity Index, Bath Functional Index, Bath Metrology Index, and total pain visual analogue scale used to assess disease related variables. …”
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Cone beam computed tomography analysis for immediate implant placement in the anterior maxilla based on radial root position: An observational study by Jignasha Suthar, Somil Mathur, Snehal Upadhyay, Thanmai Taduri

“…This will also help the clinicians to visualize the final prosthetic outcome with respect to the position of access hole.…”
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