Real-world outcomes of a loading phase with intravitreal faricimab in refractory Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD) patients by Xu Yufeng, Hong Ningxi, Su Mingzhi, Zheng Weixin, Ye Panpan

“…Main outcome measures included best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and OCT outcomes at follow-up time for 3 months. …”
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The enlarged perivascular spaces in the hippocampus is associated with memory function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Peichun Pan, Dongsheng Zhang, Jing Li, Min Tang, Xuejiao Yan, Xin Zhang, Man Wang, Xiaoyan Lei, Xiaoling Zhang, Jie Gao

“…The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between enlarged perivascular space in the hippocampus (H-EPVS) and cognitive performance in patients with T2DM, and to determine whether it can serve as an imaging marker for cognitive dysfunction. 66 T2DM patients with cognitive impairment (T2DM-CI) and 71 T2DM patients with normal cognitive function (T2DM-NC) underwent cranial MRI scans and comprehensive neuropsychological assessments. H-EPVS counts were visually calculated on T2WI imaging according to a previous scale. …”
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Reasons and frequency of transition to a double-stent technique when correcting bifurcation lesions of the coronary arteries in patients with acute coronary syndrome by R. E. Kalinin, I. A. Suchkov, A. V. Karpov, I. B. Ilyasov, I. N. Shanaev

“…A blood clot in the bifurcation area was visualized in 15.4 % of cases. The study is a prospective analytical one. …”
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Effectiveness of Digital Health Interventions to Enhance Continuity of Care in Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials by Miladi QN, Pahria T, Pramukti I

“…Interventions were classified into two categories: reminder-based (eg, SMS, phone calls, electronic medicine boxes with audio/visual alerts) and remote monitoring-based (eg, MERM, mobile applications, digital sensors, and VDOT). …”
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The association between the dietary index for gut microbiota and its components with cardiovascular disease risk: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES by Lin Na, Jing Chang, Xinqi Li, Xiaona Che, Yunfei Sun, Wenjing Cui, Xin Xue

“…We constructed multivariable weighted logistic regression models to evaluate associations between DI-GM, BGMS, UGMS, and CVD risk, generating weighted restricted cubic spline (RCS) plots to visualize dose–response relationships. Subgroup analyses assessed outcome robustness across sex, age, hypertension, and diabetes subgroups.ResultsAfter adjusting for confounders (age, sex, race, poverty-to-income ratio [PIR index], marital status, and education level, smoking status, alcohol consumption, body mass index [BMI], and comorbidities), significant associations emerged between DI-GM, BGMS, and CVD risk. …”
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Application and analysis of the arthroscopic remnant-preserving technique to rotator cuff tear: a retrospective study by Tao Bao, Tao Bao, Yuxia Yang, Yangyang Hu, Wenyong Fei

“…Evaluations included visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and Constant–Murley (CS) scores, shoulder mobility, and MRI-based healing (Sugaya grade).ResultsAt 3 months, the RP group reported lower VAS scores than those in the RR group (1.4 ± 0.6 vs. 1.8 ± 0.7, P = 0.017). …”
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Advanced and interpretable corneal staining assessment through fine grained knowledge distillation by Yuqing Deng, Pujin Cheng, Ruiwen Xu, Lirong Ling, Hongliang Xue, Shiyou Zhou, Yansong Huang, Junyan Lyu, Zhonghua Wang, Kenneth K. Y. Wong, Yimin Zhang, Kang Yu, Tingting Zhang, Xiaoqing Hu, Xiaoyi Li, Xiaoying Tang, Yan Lou, Jin Yuan

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The Fat Men of Wat Ko Kaew Suttharam by Winnie Lim

“…In this article, I explore the following question: Who exactly are the Fat Men? Relying on visual analysis of this mural panel, I draw comparisons with Chinese art and argue that one of them is a caricature based on Budai, the Chinese Mahayanist representation of Maitreya, the Future Buddha. …”
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Mapping Gridded GDP Distribution of China Based on Remote Sensing Data and Machine Learning Methods by Saimiao Liu, Wenliang Liu, Yi Zhou, Shixin Wang, Futao Wang, Zhenqing Wang

“…Therefore, the method proposed in this study offers a valuable option for generating a gridded GDP dataset, visually displaying the uneven economic development across various regions in China. …”
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Cemeteries as places of memory: Media presentation and cultural significance by Maria A. Belyaeva, Ekaterina K. Osadchaia

“…The proposed multimedia information product may be of interest to specialists working with young people as visual material and as an example of possible forms of project creativity, uniting journalists, programmers and digital artists.…”
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Assessing usability of electronic patient-reported outcome measures in older people with and without a rare dermatologic disorder by Calvin N. Ho, Anna Kündig, Lila Bahadori, Katy Roat, Rachel Bruce, Caroline P. Goswami, Kimberly Kelly, Thomas Moll

“…In total, 25 usability issues were identified, which fell into three categories: incomplete instructions, unclear language, and insufficient technical/visual design. Participants provided feedback on how to enhance device usability. …”
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Advancements and Challenges in Video-Based Deception Detection: A Systematic Literature Review of Datasets, Modalities, and Methods by Yeni Dwi Rahayu, Chastine Fatichah, Anny Yuniarti, Yusti Probowati Rahayu

“…This systematic literature review (SLR) aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of video-based deception detection research, with five distinct contributions: 1) an unprecedented analysis of 21 datasets, revealing critical gaps and opportunities in data resources; 2) a novel evaluation framework for assessing dataset quality and ecological validity; 3) a systematic comparison of multimodal integration approaches, identifying optimal strategies for combining visual, audio, and textual cues; 4) a critical examination of temporal modeling techniques for capturing the dynamic nature of deceptive behavior; and 5) a roadmap for addressing ethical challenges in deployment. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Tuina Therapy for Acute Lumbar Sprain: A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis Based on Randomized Controlled Trials by Chen J, Liu S, Gong Z, Feng X, Li W, Li J

“…The order of the surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) was: Tuina (0.79) and Tuina combined with conventional treatment (0.70). Regarding the visual analog scale score, Tuina combined with the other interventions showed significant advantages (P < 0.05). …”
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Impact of functional re-education and environmental adaptation in cancer patients with respiratory pathology: Study protocol. by Eduardo Jose Fernandez-Rodriguez, Maria Isabel Rihuete-Galve, Alberto Garcia-Martin, Celia Sanchez-Gomez, Fausto Jose Barbero-Iglesias, Roberto Mendez-Sanchez, Ana Silvia Puente-Gonzalez, Susana Saez-Gutierrez, Emilio Fonseca-Sanchez, Juan Jesus Cruz-Hernandez

“…During these assessments, sociodemographic data will be collected, and the following scales will be administered: Barthel Index, Medical Research Council Dyspnoea Scale (mMRC), EuroQol 5-D questionnaire (EQ-5D), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK), and the Zarit Reduced Caregiver Burden Scale.…”
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EVALUATION OF A DECRESE IN WORK PRODUCTIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS by Olga Yuryevna Vakulenko, D V Goryachev, O A Krichevskaya, Sh F Erdes

“…The mean age was 48.2±11.3 years; RA duration was 77.9±70.7 months; DAS28 4.68±1.53; visual analogue scale (VAS) score was 40.6±22.2; HAQ was 1.3±0.7. …”
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Demographic Profile and Clinical Characteristics of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy in Thai Patients: A Retrospective Cohort in a Tertiary Referral Center by Wannapanich T, Puangsricharern V, Satitpitakul V, Kittipibul T, Suphapeetiporn K

“…Demographic, clinical, and surgical data were analyzed, focusing on best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central corneal thickness (CCT), endothelial cell density (ECD), surgical interventions, and graft survival rate.Results: The mean age was 63.9 years, with 77.2% of patients being female. …”
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Trends in carbapenem antibiotics utilization, costs, and market dynamics in Medicaid: a retrospective analysis from 1991 to 2023 by Marwan A. Alrasheed, Abdulrahman A. Alsuhibani

“…Trends and market shares were evaluated annually, with statistical analyses and visualizations performed using Excel and Power BI. Joinpoint regression analysis was used to identify shifts in the direction of these trends, providing insights into significant changes over time.ResultsCarbapenem utilization and reimbursement exhibited significant growth, particularly between 2015 and 2020, driven by increased reliance on these agents for severe infections. …”
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Cellular reactions to three-dimensional matrices of polylactic acid and hydroxyapatite generated by 3D-printing by T. V. Druzhinina, S. Ya. Talalaev, N. P. Zakirov, S. V. Shchadenko, Sh. A. Khabibulin, I. A. Khlusov, L. S. Litvinova

“…Moreover, osteogenic potential of 11 mm disks was determined in 21-day culture of human adipose-derived multipotent mesenchymal stem cells (AMMSCs) be means of osteocalcin secretion and intercellular matrix mineralization visualized by alizarin red S staining.Results. The features of PLA-HAP 3D composites generated by 3D printing correspond to physicochemical parameters which are crucial for bone tissue recovery. …”
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Characteristics of the fundus and optical coherence tomography angiography metrics in myopic patients with myelinated retinal nerve fibers by Weiming Yang, Ruoyan Wei, Chi Zhang, Chen Huang, Feng Lin, Yang Shen, Chenhao Yang, Xingtao Zhou, Meiyan Li

“…Fundus features, including the entire MRNF area (Area1), the denser MRNF area (Area2), and the shortest distance from the fovea to the MRNF border (Df−m), along with ocular parameters, including SER, AL, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and OCTA metrics at the fovea, including choroidal (ChT) and retinal (ReT) thicknesses at the fovea, the foveal avascular zone area (FAZ), foveal avascular zone perimeter (FAZP), FAZ-circularity index (FAZ-CI), and foveal vessel density in a 300-µm wide region (FD-300), were assessed. …”
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DeepGenMon: A Novel Framework for Monkeypox Classification Integrating Lightweight Attention-Based Deep Learning and a Genetic Algorithm by Abdulqader M. Almars

“…Next, the CNN is employed to process the visual input and extract hierarchical features for classifying the input data into multiple classes. …”
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