Visual outcomes and spectacle independence of a non-diffractive wavefront-shaping intraocular lens in post-LASIK patients by Wei Fan, Wei Fan, Wei Fan, Wei Fan, Wei Fan, Wei Fan, Meiyi Zhu, Meiyi Zhu, Meiyi Zhu, Meiyi Zhu, Meiyi Zhu, Meiyi Zhu, Guangbin Zhang, Guangbin Zhang, Guangbin Zhang, Guangbin Zhang, Guangbin Zhang, Guangbin Zhang

“…Outcome measures included uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), uncorrected intermediate visual acuity (UIVA), uncorrected near visual acuity (UNVA), refractive outcomes, defocus curves, subjective DOF, spectacle independence, and Visual Function questionnaire (VF-14) after 3 months postoperatively.ResultsPostoperatively, 70% of the Post-LASIK and 86.7% of the Virgin group had refractive error within ± 0.50 D (P = 0.28). …”
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Standardization of epistemic trust/mistrust/credulity questionnaire: Examining validity and reliability among adolescents Standardization of ETMCQ among adolescents by Raziyeh Hashemi, Mehdi Reza Sarafraz, Habib Hadian Fard, Mohammad Reza Taghavi

“…The lack of epistemic trust leads to difficulties in mentalization and an inability to learn from others in an interpersonal context (Campbell et al., 2021). …”
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Psychological implications of early marriages: the unhealed wombs and shattered dreams by Shezah Khalid, Abdul Wahab Yousafzai

“…These approaches aim to alleviate symptoms and improve overall functioning. Timely recognition and management are crucial in mitigating the impact of BPD on the lives of affected individuals.8   All member states of the European Union have established a minimum age for sexual consent. …”
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Postoperative urinary dysfunction following lateral lymph node dissection for rectal cancer via minimally invasive surgery by Makoto Takahashi, Kazuhiro Sakamoto, Hisashi Ro, Saki Kochi, Miyuki Toake, Hiromitsu Takahashi, Takahiro Irie, Hirotaka Momose, Kota Amemiya, Yuki Tsuchiya, Ryoichi Tsukamoto, Kumpei Honjo, Masaya Kawai, Shun Ishiyama, Kiichi Sugimoto, Yutaka Kojima

“…However, there are some disadvantages to LLND, including technical difficulties and association with postoperative urinary dysfunction. …”
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Adaptação psicossocial de idosos em tratamento hemodialítico: uma análise à luz do Modelo de Roy [Psychosocial adaptation of older adults in hemodialysis treatment: an analysis in... by Rosângela Alves Almeida Bastos, Francisca das Chagas Alves de Almeida, Maria das Graças Melo Fernandes

“…With respect to personal self, some showed effective coping with the disease. In the real-life function and interdependence mode, they displayed negative behaviors evidenced by lifestyle changes. …”
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A novel Parrot Optimizer for robust and scalable PEMFC parameter optimization by Mohammad Aljaidi, Pradeep Jangir, Arpita, Sunilkumar P. Agrawal, Sundaram B. Pandya, Anil Parmar, Gulothungan G., Ali Fayez Alkoradees, Mohammad Khishe, Reena Jangid

“…The optimization of PEMFC design variables faces difficulties because of the complex nonlinear relationships which exist between activation overpotential and concentration overpotential and internal resistance. …”
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Medical Conditions in Former Professional American-Style Football Players Are Associated With Self-Reported Clinical Features of Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome by Rachel Grashow, Shawn R. Eagle, Douglas P. Terry, Heather DiGregorio, Aaron L. Baggish, Marc G. Weisskopf, Anthony Kontos, David O. Okonkwo, Ross Zafonte

“…Consensus criteria for traumatic encephalopathy syndrome (TES) specify that at least one core clinical feature of cognitive impairment (CI; e.g., difficulties with memory, executive function) or neurobehavioral dysregulation (ND; e.g., explosiveness, rage, and mood lability) be present and not fully accounted for by other health disorders. …”
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منظور (IFRS) تشخيص محددات ومزايا التحول إلى معايير التقارير المالية الدولية مستخدمي المعلومات :دراسة تحليلية للمصارف الأهلية العاملة في محافظة النجف الاشرف... by انعام محسن غدير الموسوي

“…The environmental r nature of accounting standards is investigated, as well as theories of accountability and decision usefulness in order to interpret the results and explore to what extent and in what manner these frameworks function in the private banks environment. Knowledge (rather than ‘user-needs’) considerations. …”
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Compression ratio of municipal solid waste simulation using artificial neural network and adaptive neurofuzzy system by Maryam Mokhtari, Ali Akbar Heshmati R., Nader Shariatmadari

“…The compression ratio was modeled as a function of the physical properties of waste including dry unit weight, water content, and biodegradable organic content. …”
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Huqi formula suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma growth by modulating the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway and promoting T cell infiltration by Donghao Yin, Xiang Li, Xuemeng Yang, Xiaofei Shang, Zhen Li, Jiahao Geng, Yanyu Xu, Zijing Xu, Zixuan Wang, Zimeng Shang, Zhiyun Yang, Linlan Hu, Quanwei Li, Jiabo Wang, Xinhua Song, Xiuhui Li, Xiaojun Wang

“…Abstract Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) poses ongoing difficulties for public health systems due to its high incidence and poor prognosis. …”
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Exhaled breath particles as a diagnostic tool for bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome in lung transplant recipients: a longitudinal study by Runchuan Gu, Runchuan Gu, Runchuan Gu, Embla Bodén, Embla Bodén, Embla Bodén, Embla Bodén, Sandra Lindstedt, Sandra Lindstedt, Sandra Lindstedt, Sandra Lindstedt, Franziska Olm, Franziska Olm, Franziska Olm, Franziska Olm

“…PFR could be used as a new diagnostic tool for BOS and to follow the development of lung function over time.…”
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Assessing intrinsic capacity for person‐centred HIV care: a cross‐sectional study in ageing populations in Malaysia and Hong Kong by Reena Rajasuriar, Syaza Hisham, John Son Lim, Jean Yi Cheong, Wen Ying Ho, Siew Hwei Yap, Nurul Syuhada Zulhaimi, Malinee Neelamegam, Catherine Cheung, Vivian Wong, Ruhana Che Yusof, Kejal Hasmukharay, Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman, Sharifah Faridah Syed Omar, Meng Li Chong, Pui Li Wong, Grace Chung‐Yan Lui

“…Abstract Introduction WHO's Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) proposes we measure the functional construct of intrinsic capacity (IC) to monitor and identify individuals with age‐associated vulnerabilities. …”
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Fast-acting treatment of myasthenic crisis with efgartigimod from the perspective of the neuro intensive care unit by Fangyi Shi, Rong Lai, Li Feng, Hongyan Zhou, Xunsha Sun, Cunzhou Shen, Jiezhen Feng, Zhilong Xu, Haiyan Wang, Huiyu Feng

“…After discharge, all patients showed a clinically meaningful decrease in Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) scale (a decrease of ≥ 2 points) and an improvement in their lung function. Additionally, all patients had a decrease in IgG levels (58.59 ± 18.48% after one cycle of efgartigimod). …”
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Selection of therapeutically effective T-cell receptors from the diverse tumor-bearing repertoire by Yusuke Nakamura, Jun Huang, Matthias Leisegang, Thomas Blankenstein, Guoshuai Cao, Gerald Willimsky, Steven P Wolf, Hans Schreiber, Xinyi Feng, Vasiliki Anastasopoulou, Kimberley Drousch, Poh Yin Yew, Leonie Rosenberger, Leo Hansmann, Christina Moewes, Erlend Strønen, Taigo Kato, Naresha Saligrama, Johanna Olweus

“…A tumor-derived TCR with optimal function was also correctly identified with this approach when analyzing human TCRs that recognize the HLA-A2-presented neoantigen CDK4R24L.Conclusions We show that a neoantigen-directed T-cell response in tumor-bearing hosts comprises a diverse repertoire. …”
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SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS AND INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS: CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC PARALLELS AND IMAGINARY MIMICRY by S. P. Filonenko, A. A. Nikulina, E. A. Smirnova, E. V. Korotchenko

“…This case illustrates difficulties of differential diagnosis between system lupus erythematosus and infective endocarditis, especially in the early stages, when there are still no data of additional examinations.…”
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Immunological testing for female infertility: a modern view on the problem by A. V. Konkina, L. A. Blikyan, D. E. Aleynikova, I. R. Abubakarov, A. S.-M. Dzhumanyazova, A. V. Abramian, L. G. Gafurova, D. A. Lobko, A. A. Pozoyan, K. M. Thagapsova, M. S. Golubeva, E. E. Shvanova, E. O. Ryzhov

“…It has been suggested that antinuclear antibodies (ANA) may affect reproductive function by disrupting trophoblast cell development and interfering with RNA transcription, which may lead to lowered reproductive success. …”
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The role of neurohumoral factors in the persistence of aseptic bone inflammation in patients with diabetic neuroosteoarthropathy by E. L. Zaitseva, M. M. Kalandiya, A. Yu. Tokmakova, N. M. Malysheva, L. V. Nikankina, G. R. Galstyan

“…BACKGROUND: Diabetic neuroosteoarthropathy (DNOAP, Charcot foot) is a relatively rare complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), which can lead not only to impaired support function of the lower limb in such patients, but also to high amputation. …”
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Addressing inhaler technique challenges in cognitively impaired chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: the impact of customized training programs by Vaishnavi V Gaonkar, Vinay V Shanbhag, Shreya S Kajave, Mahek R Mattikop, Mandati Santhosh Reddy

“…George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), and pulmonary function tests were reassessed. A total of 56 COPD and CI patients who had made at least one significant mistake when using an inhaler device were added to the study. …”
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We know less about phosphorus retention in constructed wetlands than we think we do: A quantitative literature synthesis by Kenneth J. Anderson, Bishwodeep Adhikari, Olivia F. Schloegel, Raissa Marques Mendonca, Michael P. Back, Nicholas Brocato, Jacob A. Cianci-Gaskill, Steven E. McMurray, Christie Bahlai, David M. Costello, Lauren Kinsman-Costello

“…Ultimately, these results can inform improvements to post-restoration assessment of wetland nutrient function, including decisions on where and when to monitor water quality.…”
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Addressing Shortcomings in Contingency Standards of Care by Alexander Quan

“…This is a concern because it is unclear whether contingency measures can meet their goal of achieving functionally equivalent patient outcomes when resource allocation must be balanced with patient-centered care.[18] The care under contingency standards is meant to be functionally equivalent to regular care. …”
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