Evaluación y clasificación preliminar de la calidad de agua de la cuenca del río Tárcoles y el Reventazón Parte III: Calidad de cuerpos receptores de agua, según el Sistema Holandé... by Guillermo Calvo Brenes, Jesús Mora Molina

“…</p> <p>El modelo de clasificación holandés de la calidad de agua de los efluentes por colores es una herramienta visual muy útil. Aún más útil es la clasificación de la contaminación por parámetro del índice holandés para estudiar las causas de las fuentes de contaminación de los efluentes, lo que facilita la búsqueda de posibles soluciones.…”
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A Sanctuary of Avataṃsaka: The Theoretical and Practical Studies on Huayan Buddhism Embodied in the Sculptures of the Huayan Grotto in Anyue by Yuanyuan Zhang

“…Through the combination and arrangement of diversified images, the cave is so far the most complex, complete, and systematic visualized representation of the Huayan’s theory and practice. …”
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A Comparative Study of the Functional Outcome between Arthroscopic Capsular Release and Manipulation under Anesthesia with Hydrodilatation for Primary Adhesive Capsulitis of the Sh... by Abind Josephchandran, Rajavel Kalirajan, Mohan Mahendramani

“…ACR demonstrates significant improvement in abduction, cross-body adduction, forward flexion, internal and external rotation at various follow-up intervals (<i>p</i> < 0.05). SPADI, UCLA, and visual analog scale (VAS) scores consistently show statistically significant improvements in the ACR group (<i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Quantitative MRI assessment of idiopathic temporal lobe epilepsy: comparative study between automated MR volumetry and proton MR spectroscopy over conventional measures by Radwa Abo El-Kasem, Mona G. Maghrabi, Hosam E. G. Elmalah, Reda Badry, Shimaa Farghaly

“…Conclusions Quantitative MRI assessment of idiopathic TLE using automated MR volumetry and MRS is more sensitive and accurate than qualitative conventional visual analysis, thus performing these techniques in combination with EEG and clinical data would certainly increase MRI sensitivity and improve its diagnostic accuracy.…”
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Modification of endovenous laser coagulation of great saphenous veins in patients with varicose: Stage of declined thrombophlebitis by M. V. Timerbulatov, T. M. Murasov, S. S. Kazbulatov, D. R. Ibragimov, M. A. Almuhametov, А. R. Galiakberov

“…All patients underwent an assessment of the quality of life before and after surgery using a visual analog scale (VAS). A primary economic assessment of the costs for surgical intervention in patients with standard and modified endovenous laser coagulations was also performed.Results and discussion. …”
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Development and Psychometric Validation of Tinnitus Qualities and Impact Questionnaire by Vinaya Manchaiah, Gerhard Andersson, Eldré W. Beukes, Marc A. Fagelson, De Wet Swanepoel, Eithne Heffernan, David Maidment

“…Participants completed various questionnaires online, including the newly developed TQIQ and measures of tinnitus severity (Tinnitus Functional Index; TFI), anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7; GAD-7), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire 9; PHQ-9), insomnia (Insomnia Severity Index; ISI), and health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-5L Visual Analog Scale; VAS). The psychometric properties of the TQIQ were assessed, including construct validity, internal consistency reliability, floor and ceiling effects, interpretability, and responsiveness to treatment. …”
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Comparative efficacy of transdermal forms for alopecia therapy by U. V. Nogaeva, D. Yu. Ivkin, G. A. Plisko, E. V. Flisyuk, V. E. Kovanskov, Yu. G. Shtyrlin, K. O. Sidorov

“…Based on the results of histological analysis and visual changes, it was found that the effectiveness of the topical forms of substance Y decreases in the following order: gel, alcohol form, oil composition. …”
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MRI-based 2.5D deep learning radiomics nomogram for the differentiation of benign versus malignant vertebral compression fractures by Wenhua Liang, Hong Yu, Lisha Duan, Xiaona Li, Ming Wang, Bing Wang, Jianling Cui

“…Through a feature fusion strategy, this study integrated eight machine learning architectures to construct a predictive framework, ultimately establishing a visualized risk assessment scale based on multimodal data (including clinical indicators and Rad features).The performance of the various models was evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.ResultsThe standalone Rad model using ExtraTrees achieved AUC=0.801 (95%CI:0.693-0.909) in testing, while the DL model an AUC value of 0.805 (95% CI: 0.690-0.921) in the testing cohort. …”
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Patient-Specific Bilateral Talus Replacement: A Case Report by Vladimir V. Skrebtsov, Victor G. Protsko, Alexander V. Skrebtsov, Sargon K. Tamoev, Vasilii V. Kuznetsov

“…Preoperative evaluation showed the following scores: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) — 9 points, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Scale (AOFAS AH) — 25 points, and Foot Function Index (FFI) — 139 points. …”
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BIN1 localizes the L-type calcium channel to cardiac T-tubules. by Ting-Ting Hong, James W Smyth, Danchen Gao, Kevin Y Chu, Jacob M Vogan, Tina S Fong, Brian C Jensen, Henry M Colecraft, Robin M Shaw

“…Furthermore, we use surface biotinylation and live cell confocal and total internal fluorescence microscopy imaging in cardiomyocytes and cell lines to explore delivery of Cav1.2 to BIN1 structures. We find visually and quantitatively that dynamic microtubules are tethered to membrane scaffolded by BIN1, allowing targeted delivery of Cav1.2 from the microtubules to the associated membrane. …”
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Characteristics of sleep quality and influencing factors in patients with burning mouth syndrome: a preliminary analysis by LU Chenghui, YANG Chenglong, ZHOU Xuan, JIANG Xinxiang, TANG Guoyao

“…The Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) was used to assess the sleep quality of patients with BMS. Visual analog scale (VAS) was used to assess the degree of oral mucosal pain, generalized anxiety disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7) was used to assess the frequency of anxiety symptoms, and the patient health questionnaire depression questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used to assess the frequency of depression symptoms. …”
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Does proprioceptive training improve joint function and psychological readiness in patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction? A randomized controlled trial by Qun-ya Zheng, Jian-ning Sun, Rui-song Wang, Yun-ru Ma, Peng Chen

“…The outcome measures included the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), the ACL Return to Sport After Injury scale (ACL-RSI), the visual analog scale (VAS), and the Y-Balance Test before and after surgery. …”
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iant extradural dermoid cyst in the right parietal-occipital region with obliteration of the transverse sinus by K. A. Belozerskikh, G. Yu. Evzikov

“…After the removal of cyst capsule, well-defined furrow could be visualized on the dura mater in the projection of the obliterated transverse sinus. …”
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Outcomes of total hip replacement in adults with septic arthritis of the native hip joint: A systematic review by Teddy Cheong, Surya Varma Selvakumar, Ryan Kwang Jin Goh, Ing How Moo

“…Re-infection rate and various functional outcomes, measured in terms of the Harris Hip Score (HHS), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Merle D'Aubigne and Postel (MAP), Western Ontario, McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) Short Form 12-Item (SF-12) scores, were analyzed. …”
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Electroacupuncture in the treatment of gastrointestinal dysfunction after laparoscopic nephrectomy: a retrospective analysis by Yang Zhenjie, Zhang Xiang

“…The primary outcome was the duration of the first anal exhaust and defecation after surgery. And the visual analogue scale (VAS) score of abdominal distension, shoulder pain, nausea, and adverse events within 72 h after surgery were observed. …”
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Indocyanine green fluorescence imaging of the common bile duct blood supply in the prevention of biliary complications in liver transplantation: rationale and results by A. V. Shabunin, P. A. Drozdov, Z. A. Bagateliya, D. A. Makeev, S. A. Astapovich, E. A. Lidjieva

“…Near-infrared fluorescence imaging was then performed by overlaying near-infrared light onto white light to visualize ICG fluorescence in CBD tissues. In cases where fluorescence imaging indicated hypoperfusion of the distal part of the graft’s CBD, the affected segment was excised within the boundaries of well-perfused tissue. …”
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Nomogram Model for Predicting Risk of Postoperative Delirium in Adult Liver Transplant Patients: A Retrospective Study by Yu LL, Gong Y, Fang F, Wang T, Cang J

“…The prediction model was visualized as a nomogram for practical application.Results: A total of 480 patients were included, with a POD incidence of 30.8%. …”
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Outpatient transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion demonstrated favorable safety in comparison to the inpatient setting: analysis of 10,595 NSQIP patients and systematic review by Simon G. Ammanuel, Kaissa Sylla, Cuong P. Luu, Momin M. Mohis, Bradley Schmidt

“…A review of 7 smaller retrospective cohort studies revealed that complications rates (6 of 7 studies, p ≥ 0.05), the visual analog scale, and the Oswestry Disability Index (3 of 4 studies, p ≥ 0.05) did not differ between settings. …”
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La conversa metodológica para las cartografías de la memoria en la ciudad de El Alto: Apthapi de saberes by Tatiana Vargas Condori, Vania Susana Calle Quispe, Abigail Roque Miranda, Pedro Aliaga Mollinedo

“…La metodología plantea la articulación de las cartografías participativas y el uso de material histórico y fotográfico visual. Asimismo, la propuesta del método condujo a la identificación de categorías clave como el proceso de urbanización autogestionada, la configuración del comercio popular y la puesta en marcha gradual de servicios básicos. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Mirogabalin in Patients with Neuropathic Pain Due to Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy: Miro-Cens, A Randomized, Controlled, Interventional Study by Takashi Hirai, Atsushi Okawa, Hiroshi Takahashi, Kazuhito Shiosakai, Toshitaka Yoshii, On behalf of the Miro-Cens investigators

“…Eligible patients with CSR having upper limb pain (visual analog scale score ≥ 40 mm) were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to the mirogabalin add-on to NSAIDs group and the NSAIDs alone group. …”
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