Bioinformatics deciphers the thebaine biosynthesis pathway in opium poppy: Hub genes, network analysis, and miRNA regulation by Zahra Shirazi, Mahsa Rostami, Abozar Ghorbani, Pietro Hiram Guzzi

“…Utilizing STRING and Cytoscape, we analyzed gene interactions and visualized the molecular interaction network, respectively. …”
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Streamlined Quantification of p-γ-H2AX Foci for DNA Damage Analysis in Melanoma and Melanocyte Co-cultures Exposed to FLASH Irradiation Using Automated Image Cytometry by Stefana Orobeti, Ioana Dinca, Alexandra Bran, Ion Tiseanu, Felix Sima, Stefana Petrescu, Livia Sima

“…Conventionally, the number of foci is determined visually, with limited accuracy and throughput. Here, by exploring the effect of laser-plasma accelerated electrons FLASH irradiation on cancer cells, we describe an image cytometry protocol for the quantification of foci with increased throughput, upon large areas, with increased precision and sample-to-sample consistency. …”
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Health-related quality of life in Singapore: Population norms for the EQ-5D-5L and EORTC QLQ-C30 by Jaclyn Tan, Mervyn JR Lim, Ravindran Kanesvaran, Richard Norman, Wen Yee Chay, Mohamad Farid Bin Harunal Rashid, Mihir Gandhi, Madeleine King, Nan Luo

“…Results: In multiple linear regression analysis, age was significantly associated with EQ-5D-5L index and visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, while no sociodemographic characteristics were significantly associated with EORTC QLQ-C30 summary scores. …”
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Study on intervention effect of Wearable Cyborg HAL through narrative analysis by Shiori Ikemoto, Shiori Ikemoto, Yoshiyuki Sankai, Yoshiyuki Sankai, Yoshiyuki Sankai, Takeru Sakurai, Takeru Sakurai

“…During the interview survey, we also visualized the narratives using mathematical engineering methods (cluster analysis, dendrogram) based on the similarity distance matrix between the association items and elicited them by deepening the narratives through counseling methods and captured the state of change in the physical, mental, and social aspects of the subjects.ResultsThe results suggested that “Neuro HALFIT” improved physical function and provided mental and social improvements. …”
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The impact of preoperative anxiety and depression on the prognosis of patients with painful accessory navicular by Jia-chen Liang, Qiang Zan, Shi-Hang Cao, Xiao-cong Liu, Jing Huang, Yi Li, Jun-kui Xu

“…All patients were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Visual Analogue Scale(VAS), and American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Midfoot Scale (AOFAS) before and after surgery. …”
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Improving the image quality of short-time bone SPECT using cadmium-zinc-telluride detectors with SwiftScan by Kazuto Funakoshi, Tomohiko Yamane, Eito Kozawa, Ichiro Matsunari

“…Standard SPECT images were obtained approximately 3 h later, and the images were constructed with and without SwiftScan.Results: The visual assessment of 3-dimensional maximum intensity projection images showed that when an image quality score of 4 (good) or better was considered clinically acceptable, it was maintained at 4 or better in the 75% and 50% scans with SwiftScan, whereas only the 75% scan was considered acceptable without SwiftScan. …”
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«I am getting better» and «I feel good»: searching for an objective criterion for a clinical response to analgesic therapy for rheumatic diseases by A. E. Karateev, E. Yu. Pogozheva, V. N. Amirdzanova, E. S. Filatova, V. A. Nesterenko

“…A study group consisted of 6,448 patients (70.9% female, 29.1% male) (mean age, 57.8±10.2 years) with knee OA and moderate or severe pain of ≥40 mm on a 100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS). All the patients took during 12 weeks avocado/soybean unsaponifiables 300 mg/day and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (ketoprofen lysine salt) 320 mg/day, which was prescribed at the beginning of treatment for 10–14 days and then could be used on demand with more pain to come. …”
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Balloon dilation for the treatment of male urethral strictures: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Tianyu Cai, Xiaoyu Li, Jian Lin, Chunru Xu, Xing Ji, Zhenpeng Zhu, Zhenke Guo

“…There is insufficient evidence to suggest that balloon dilation is superior to optical internal urethrotomy or direct visual internal urethrotomy (DVIU) (RR= 1.4754, 95% CI: 0.7306 to 2.9793, p=0.278).Conclusion Balloon dilation may be an intermediate step before urethroplasty and is a promising alternative therapy to simple dilation and DVIU. …”
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FacaDiffy: Inpainting unseen facade parts using diffusion models by T. Fröch, O. Wysocki, Y. Xia, Y. Xia, J. Xie, B. Schwab, D. Cremers, D. Cremers, T. H. Kolbe

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Development and assessment of a mortality risk prediction nomogram model for pneumocystis disease in ICU within 28 days by Yiru Weng, Tingting Zhou, Honghua Ye

“…Incorporating five critical factors, the nomogram offers a user-friendly, visual method for calculating personalized risk scores based on patient-specific information, including medical history, laboratory results, and clinical scores. …”
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Comparative clinical and economic analysis of the use of symptomatic slow-acting drugs containing glucosamine sulfate in patients with Stage II gonarthrosis during outpatient care by I. V. Sarvilina, Yu. S. Prokofyeva

“…The investigators made cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses and missed opportunity calculation for pharmacoeconomic examination, by taking into account direct costs and treatment effectiveness on the basis of assessment of the dynamics of pain syndrome, joint functional ability by the Lequesne index, visual analogue scale, WOMAC index, knee joint ultrasound data, and quality of life according to the EuroQol-5D questionnaire. …”
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Home Healthcare Medication Safety risks among older adults with chronic diseases: a qualitative study by Tahereh Najafi Ghezeljeh, Zahra Amrollah Majdabadi Kohne, Mansoureh Ashghali Farahani, Forough Rafii, Sahar Keyvanloo Shahrestanaki

“…Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 7 nurses, 2 supervisors, 2 nursing assistants (experts in non-nursing careers), 1 home care inspector (expert of the Deputy of Treatment), and 3 family caregivers in home settings, along with four participatory observations and visual methods (narrative photography) focusing on medication safety challenges. …”
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Analysis of a Novel Training Game with Eye Tracking and Electromyography for Autonomous Wheelchair Control by Peter Smith, Matt Dombrowski, Viviana Rivera, Maanya Pradeep, Delaney Gunnell, John Sparkman, Albert Manero

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Clinical characteristics and factors associated with recurrence and long-term prognosis in patients with MOGAD by Wenlin Sun, Yinyin Xie, Aoya Han, Xinru Zhou, Shijie Zhang, Yi Xie, Nanchang Xie

“…Combined steroid and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment during hospitalization was more frequent in children than in adults (36% versus 11%, p = 0.006), and children had a better short-term prognosis than that in adults at discharge (median [interquartile range (IQR)]) Expanded Disability Status Scale [EDSS]: 1 [0–1] versus 2 [0–4.75], p = 0.007; Modified Rankin Score [mRS]: 1 [0–1] versus 1 [0–2], p = 0.006). Visual impairment was a risk factor for recurrence (odds ratio [OR]: 4.22, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.24–14.38, p = 0.022). …”
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Social support may not impact physical function outcomes following a tango or walking intervention in people with Parkinson’s disease: an exploratory analysis of a randomized contr... by D. A. Jehu, J. Bek, J. Bek, M. E. Hackney, M. E. Hackney, M. E. Hackney

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Influencia de hongos micorrícicos en el crecimiento y la adsorción de cadmio en girasol (Helianthus annuus L.) by Omar Enrique Cartaya-Rubio, Yonaisy Mujica-Perez, Yaisys Blanco-Valdes

“…Las plantas de girasol mostraron una respuesta beneficiosa a la inoculación con cepas de hongos micorrizicos arbusculares, con una conducta diferenciada entre las cepas y con los mayores efectos obtenidos en el crecimiento, la producción de biomasa y el proceso de fitoextracción con la cepa INCAM-11, al aumentar la concentración de metal en las plantas a 8,01 mg kg-1, una infección 60 % y una densidad visual de 5,01. Conclusiones. Las micorrizas arbusculares aumentaron la adsorción de cadmio y el crecimiento vegetativo del girasol. …”
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Effect of Hot Compress Therapy with Sizi Powder Combined with Rehabilitation Training for Shoulder-hand Syndrome after Stroke by Mei LI, Lechang ZHAN, Ruihuan PAN, Leying ZHU, Hongxia CHEN

“…Before and after treatment, the visual analog scale(VAS)for pain was used to evaluate the degree of pain, the Fugl-Meyer motor function scale for upper limb(FMA-U)and shoulder mobility were used to evaluate the upper limb function, and the degree of hand swelling was also measured.Results:Before treatment, there was no significant difference in VAS score, FMA-U score, shoulder mobility and hand swelling between the two groups(<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05).After two weeks treatment, the VAS score, FMA-U score, shoulder mobility and hand swelling of the two groups were improved compared with those before treatment(<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05), the VAS score and hand swelling in the observation group were(4.06±1.56)and(16.39±1.82)mL respectively, which were better than those(5.33±1.61)and(17.92±2.11)mL respectively in the control group, the differences were statistically significant(<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05).The FMA-U score of the observation group was(19.91±16.08)and that of the control group was(15.57±15.41), and there was no significant difference between the two groups(<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05).After treatment, the shoulder flexion was(52.00±40.93)°, the shoulder extension was(20.25±11.85)°, and the shoulder abduction was(48.28±31.95)°in the observation group, and those of the control group were(49.45±41.67)°, (18.22±11.68)°and(45.37±28.19)°respectively, there was no significant difference between the two groups(<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05).Conclusion:The hot compress therapy with Sizi Powder combined with rehabilitation training can alleviate the pain and reduce the degree of hand swelling in patients with shoulder-hand syndrome after stroke, and the curative effect is better than the simple rehabilitation training.…”
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Effects Of 6-Week Telerehabilitation Exercise Programme On Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain In Women: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 appro... by Mohammad Nayel Aqil Khan, Zaina Zahur Ahmed, Kalyana Chakravarthy Bairapareddy

“…Baseline measurements were collected using the Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS Pain), Neck Disability Index (NDI) questionnaire, CROM using the CROM instrument, and cervical muscle endurance through the Craniocervical Flexion Test (CCFT), and repeated after six weeks, in addition to adherence. …”
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FUNCIONAMIENTO DE UN INOCULANTE LÍQUIDO A BASE DEL HONGO MICORRÍZICO ARBUSCULAR Glomus sp1 (INCAM-4) EN ARROZ (Oryza sativa var. J-104) EN SUELO SALINO by F. Fernández, J. M. Dell'Amico, Kalyanne Fernández, I. de la Providencia, Yakelín Rodríguez

“…Las variables micorrízicas tuvieron un comportamiento típico microbiano, en el caso de la densidad visual y el endófito arbuscular, una fase de latencia muy bien definida, en donde el hongo colonizó lentamente el interior radical desde 0 hasta 20 días y a partir de entonces un desarrollo exponencial hasta los 40 días, momento en el cual alcanzó la fase estacionaria hasta el final del cultivo. …”
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Validity and Reliability of 2D Video Analysis for Swimming Kick Start Kinematics by Ivan Matúš, Bibana Vadašová, Tomáš Eliáš, Łukasz Rydzik, Tadeusz Ambroży, Wojciech Czarny

“…Background: Objective evaluation of the swimming start is crucial for sprint performance improvement. Traditional visual assessment of its phases—reaction, take-off, flight, and underwater glide—lacks precision. …”
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