Among Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Methods, Automated Gradient-Boosting Models Accurately Score Intraoral Plaque in Non-Standardized Images by Eric Coy, William Santo, Bonnie Jue, Helen Betts, Francisco Ramos-Gomez, Stuart A. Gansky

“…The objectives were to develop and test automated image selection and intraoral plaque-scoring (primary outcome measure in a prevention trial for preschoolers).Methods Evaluating 1650 plaque-disclosed primary teeth (teeth D, E, F, G) from 435 photographs from UCSF/UCLA clinical trials, data were cleaned, transformed, and modeled with statistical and machine learning (ML) algorithms; data visualizations utilized Jupyter Notebooks, Python, OpenCV, and Sci-kit Learn libraries, with Laplacian filter preprocessing. …”
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Differential Diagnosis of Congenital Pneumonia in Newborns with Low and Extremely Low Body Weight (Morphological Study) by S. A. Perepelitsa, E. F. Smerdova

“…For some newborns, these patterns include accumulation of exudates and fibrin, segmented leukocytes, fragments of basophilic coccal microflora, and a large number of colony forming bacilli, and desquamated alveolocytes with a deformed nucleus are visualized in the deformed lumen of the alveoli and bronchi. …”
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Numerical analysis of heat and mass transfer in eyring-powell fluid employing python with convective boundary conditions by Chenxu Duan, Muflih Alhazmi, Zahoor Shah, Hamza iqbal, Maryam Jawaid, Mhassen E.E. Dalam, Mohammed M.A. Almazah

“…The study illustrates fluid dynamic data through 3D surface plots in addition to bar charts and streamline contour plots that visualize temperature and velocity results. The study demonstrates that fluid parameter (ε) increases velocity output while lowering temperature because better thermal dissipation occurs. …”
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Rotator Cuff Repairs Using Double-Row Modified Mason-Allen Stitches Resulted in Superior Clinical Outcomes at 2-Year Follow-Up Compared to the Double-Row Suture-Bridge Technique: A... by W.P. Yau, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.S.Ed., F.R.C.S.Ed. (Ortho), F.H.K.C.O.S., F.H.K.A.M. (Orthopaedic Surgery)

“…Clinical outcomes, including visual analog scale (VAS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon (ASES) score, and active shoulder forward flexion (FF), were documented at the 2-year follow-up. …”
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Results of a prospective 6-year observational study of the efficacy and safety of a bioactive concentrate of small marine fish in senile patients with knee osteoarthritis and multi... by M. V. Letaeva, M. V. Koroleva, T. A. Raskina, O. S. Malyshenko, Yu. V. Averkieva, E. V. Usova

“…The study included 38 elderly women with knee OA (according to ACR criteria, 1986) stage II–III by Kellgren–Lawrence grading system, with pain ≥40 mm by visual analogue scale (VAS), who needed to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). …”
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Health‐related quality of life across heart failure categories: associations with clinical characteristics and outcomes by Camilla Settergren, Lina Benson, Ulf Dahlström, Tonje Thorvaldsen, Gianluigi Savarese, Lars H. Lund, Bahira Shahim

“…Methods and results Data on HRQoL were collected in the Swedish Heart Failure Registry (SwedeHF; 2000–2021) using the EuroQoL 5‐dimensional visual analogue scale (EQ 5D‐vas). Baseline EQ 5D‐vas scores were categorized as ‘best’ (76–100), ‘good’ (51–75), ‘bad’ (26–50) and ‘worst’ (0–25). …”
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Evaluation of the efficacy of surgical treatment of cataracts in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration by A. Zh. Fursova, E. I. Dmitrieva, M. A. Vasil’eva, A. S. Derbeneva, Yu. A. Karlash, I. F. Nikulich, A. A. Atamanenko, M. S. Tarasov

“…To study of the effectiveness of cataract surgery based on the results of a comprehensive evaluation, including the patient's opinion about the state of visual functions, when assessed using a questionnaire before and after surgery.Material and methods. 117 patients (117 eyes) diagnosed with nAMD and cataract (LOCS I — 56 patients, 47.9 %; LOCS II — 57 patients, 48.7 %, LOCS III — 4 patients, 3.4 %), mean age 76.2 ± 5.7 years were included in the study. …”
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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AN ACTIVITY-BASED APPROACH TO TEACHING THE PAST TENSE IN MEDICAL ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES by Yu.V. Lysanets, O.M. Bieliaieva, I.V. Znamenska, H.Yu. Morokhovets, I.V. Rozhenko

“…The paper provides a wide range of scaffolding activities and methods: using visuals (graphic organizers, charts, etc.), selecting historically meaningful texts, peer-to-peer talk, strategic pairings, “real-life tasks” and modelling situations, the “fishbowl” model and others. …”
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Sensory-mediated “arts on prescription”: emotional arousal mechanisms through Portuguese Azulejo craft workshop by Jing Xu, Qianyao Wang, Aijia Zhang, Xuexing Luo, Guanghui Huang, Guanghui Huang

“…Furthermore, participants were influenced by different patterns of MBTI personality types in terms of color use and emotional expression.DiscussionThe study underscores the therapeutic value of multisensory craft experiences, particularly the role of tactile-visual synergy in emotional regulation. Cross-cultural craft workshops support cognitive engagement, emotional well-being, and protective behaviors, highlighting their potential as group-based therapeutic interventions.…”
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Therapeutic Efficacy of an Isotonic Saline Solution Enriched with Mullein, Thyme, and Long-Chain Polyphosphates in Pediatric Acute Rhinitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Rita Nocerino, Antonio Masino, Gaetano Cecere, Roberta Buonavolontà, Laura Carucci

“…Symptom severity was assessed at baseline (T0), day 5 (T1), and day 10 (T2) using the I-NOSE questionnaire and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The primary outcome was symptom reduction at T1, while secondary outcomes included nasal obstruction improvement and complete symptom resolution at T2. …”
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Painful considerations in exercise-management for rotator cuff related shoulder pain: a scoping review on pain-related prescription parameters by Kaspar Raulline Ullern, Magnus Richardsen, Ishanka Weerasekara, Bård Erik Bogen

“…These categories were commonly guided by specific Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)/Visual Analog Scale (VAS) limits or individual pain tolerance, used for pain monitoring and exercise progression. …”
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Comparing the Efficacy of Intra-articular Platelet-rich Plasma and Corticosteroid Injections in the Management of Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder by Suriya Kulothungan Karikalan, Karthik Murugan, Lionel John J

“…We evaluated outcomes such as pain levels, visual analog scale (VAS) scores, QuickDASH scores (for arm, shoulder, and hand disabilities), shoulder range of motion (ROM), and shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) scores. …”
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Accelerometery as a measure of modifiable physical activity in high-risk elderly preoperative patients: a prospective observational pilot study by Ari Ercole, Simon J Griffin, Joanne G Outtrim, Lisa Grimes

“…Assess acceptability of wearing a wrist-worn accelerometer measured using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) questionnaire and device wear time (hours).Results Median baseline daily PA was 14.3 mg (IQR 9.75–22.04) with an improvement in PA detected following the intervention (median ENMO post intervention 20.91 mg (IQR 14.83–27.53), p=0.022). …”
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The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy on Disease signs and Symptoms and Psychological Distress in Women with Oral Lichen Planus by Fatemeh Sarebannezhad, Abdollah Omidi, Zahra Zanjani, Elaheh Ghasemzadeh Hoseini, Narges Gholizadeh

“…Data were collected using the DASS-21 questionnaire, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and Thongprasom Scale. …”
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Factors for early postoperative cognitive impairment in patients after coronary bypass surgery and carotid endarterectomy by O. V. Maleva, A. S. Sosnina, E. G. Uchasova, S. V. Ivanov, O. A. Trubnikova, O. L. Barbarash

“…An advanced psychometric examination included an assessment of voluntary attention (Bourdon test), short-term memory (tests on memorizing 10 numbers, 10 words, and 10 syllables), neurodynamics (visual-motor reaction time, level of functional mobility of nervous processes, brain performance, as well as the number of errors in these tasks and missed positive signals). …”
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Effects of Pathological Characteristics on Functional Scores and Surgical Satisfaction in Patients after Hallux Valgus Surgery by Guohua Jiang, Qi Zhou, Tianjing Zhao, Yijun Liu, Canjun Zeng

“…Anteroposterior (AP) x‐ray parameters (hallux valgus angle [HVA], intermetatarsal angle [IMA], distal metatarsal articular angle [DMAA], TSP, first metatarsal pronation, and first metatarsophalangeal joint dislocation) (preoperative weight‐bearing, immediate postoperative non‐weight‐bearing, and early postoperative weight‐bearing), visual analog scale (VAS) scores, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) forefoot scores, SAFE‐Q self‐administered foot evaluation questionnaire (excluding the Sports Activity subscale), complications, and patient satisfaction were used to describe the outcomes. …”
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Development and Assessment of a Color-Variable Chlorine Dioxide Slow-Releasing Card for Litchi Preservation by Li Guo, Guang Wu, Qingchun Yin, Lin Luo, Hao Deng

“…This study provides a visual, efficient, and economical solution for postharvest litchi.…”
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Randomised, multicentre, placebo-controlled trial of fenofibrate for treatment of diabetic macular oedema with economic evaluation (FORTE study): study protocol for a randomised co... by Gerald Liew, Paul Mitchell, Bamini Gopinath, Helen Nguyen, Richard Kha

“…Secondary outcomes at 24 months include the proportion of eyes with CSMT <250 µm, number of anti-VEGF injections, number of laser sessions needed, best-corrected visual acuity letter score gains, rates of adverse events, progression in DR lesions and changes in quality of life measures. …”
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A Retrospective Study on the Effect of STA Anesthesia Technique in the Extraction of Impacted Teeth in Dental Outpatients and Its Impact on Patient Anxiety Levels by Xu J, Su J, Liu G, Ying W, Yuan F

“…Parameters including intraoperative bleeding, duration of anesthesia, extent of anesthetic infiltration, blood pressure [systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP)], heart rate (HR), pain [visual analog scale (VAS)], compliance (Frankl treatment compliance scale), tolerance (Houpt behavior scale), and anxiety level [modified dental anxiety scale (MDAS)] were compared between the two groups.Results: There were no significant differences in the amount of bleeding, anesthesia duration, or infiltration range between the two groups (P > 0.05). …”
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Examining Nonverbal Communication in Dyadic Interactions With Virtual Humans Using an Integrated Coding System: Mixed Methods Analysis by Analay Perez, Rae Sakakibara, Srikar Baireddy, Michael D Fetters, Timothy C Guetterman

“…We developed a joint display to visually represent the integration of quantitative and qualitative coding methods and developed person-level meta-inferences. …”
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