Perforated Kirschner wire tension band in the treatment of Mayo IIA olecranon fractures by Xiang Yu, Qi Li, Yu-Zhi Li, Hai-Jian Lu, Rong-Guang Ao, Bing-Li Liu

“…The study compared various outcomes among the three groups, including operation time, intraoperative blood loss, number of fluoroscopy exposures, postoperative visual analogue score (VAS), fracture healing time, internal fixation failure rates, skin irritation rates, and the Broberg-Morrey score for elbow joint function at the final follow-up.ResultAll patients were followed for a duration of 15 to 21 months, with an average follow-up period of 18 months. …”
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On the Issue of Practical Orientation of Teaching Students of Technical Universities the Basics of Descriptive Geometry by L. G. Polyakov, T. D. Polyakova

“…The article presents the results of applying the practical orientation of the theoretical provisions of descriptive geometry for students studying in the direction of “Operation of transport and technological machines and complexes" of the Penza State University of Architecture and Construction. As a visual technical device, the liquid supply regulator, used in automotive equipment is selected. …”
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Effect of Spine Nerves Muscle Stimulation Combined with Scalp Acupuncture on Shoulder-hand Syndrome after Early Stroke by Huazhong YANG, Yongsheng ZHOU, Haipeng JIA, Qingjun YANG, Lingjuan RAO

“…Fugl-Meyer(FMA)of the upper limb motor function, visual analogue scale(VAS)for pain and modified Barthel index(MBI)scores were recorded and compared before and after treatment.Results:There were no significant differences in FMA, VAS and MBI scores between the two groups before treatment(<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05).In the control group, the FMA score(27.41±6.82 <italic>vs</italic> 34.36±8.38, <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05), the VAS score(4.27±0.94 <italic>vs</italic> 2.23±1.23, <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05)and the MBI score(29.23±8.21 <italic>vs</italic> 39.55±9.90, <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05)were improved than those at baseline after 4 weeks'treatment. …”
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Comparative Analysis of the Physicochemical Properties of Fresh, Solar-Dried, Oven-Dried and Commercial <i>Royal Gala</i> Apple Snacks by Lisete Fernandes, Pedro B. Tavares, João Siopa, Carla Gonçalves, Fernando M. Nunes

“…While solar- and oven-dried samples better preserve bioactive compounds, industrial processes enhance sweetness and visual appeal but increase the formation of potentially undesirable compounds. …”
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Is Removal of Implants Mandatory Following Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Screw-Rod Stabilization Without Fusion for Mono-Segmental Thoracolumbar Fractures in Elderly Patients? by Zhang C, Xu C, Ruan D

“…Clinical outcomes included the visual analog scale score for back pain (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), residual chronic back pain (RCBP) and implant-related complications. …”
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Prognostic factors associated with improvement in patients with an episode of non-specific low back pain without radicular syndrome: a prospective observational exploratory study by Gaetan Barbier, Martin Descarreaux, François Cottin, Arnaud Lardon

“…Participants were considered improved if they: (i) reported “all better” or “better” on perceived global change, (ii) achieved a 20-point improvement on both Visual Analog Scales (VAS for intensity and unpleasantness) or scored 0 on reassessment, and (iii) showed a 30% improvement on the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) at 7 days and 4 weeks post-consultation. …”
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The efficacy of intraoperative OCT combined with foldable artificial vitreous balloon (FCVB) implantation in eyes with complex retinal detachment and silicone oil dependence by Mingxuan Huang, Haomin Lu, Minghao Sun, Jin Lv, Haotian Yu, Bo Jiang, Dawei Sun

“…Clinical data, including best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and intraocular pressure (IOP), were collected preoperatively and at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months postoperatively. …”
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Effects of epidural esketamine versus sufentanil on labor analgesia and postpartum depression: a retrospective cohort study by Kunyue Li, Ziqi Chai, Chunyun Deng, Guoying Niu, Xiaoyuan Geng, Yu Zhang, Yuxia Wang, Tao Wang

“…Parturients were categorized into two groups according to anesthetics: the esketamine group (Group KR, n = 97) with patient-controlled epidural analgesia with 0.3 mg/ml esketamine and 0.083% ropivacaine in 240 ml of normal saline and the Sufentanil group (Group SR, n = 90) with 0.3 µg/ml sufentanil and 0.083% ropivacaine in 240 ml of normal saline. The Visual Analogue Scale, Ramsay Sedation Scale, and Modified Bromage Score were recorded before, 5, 10, and 30 min after analgesia, when the uterine orifice was fully opened, and after delivery. …”
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Health Care Social Robots in the Age of Generative AI: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Paul Notger Lempe, Camille Guinemer, Daniel Fürstenau, Corinna Dressler, Felix Balzer, Thorsten Schaaf

“…Results will be categorized, clustered, and summarized using tables, graphs, visual representations, and narratives. …”
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Vitamin D Supplementation Improves Muscle Mass, Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Degenerative Lumbar Disease by Sinsuda Dechsupa, Wicharn Yingsakmongkol, Worawat Limthongkul, Weerasak Singhatanadgige, Suvichada Assawakosri, Sittisak Honsawek

“…Significant improvements were observed in muscle mass (p = 0.04), balance test (p = 0.01), gait speed (p = 0.009), chair stand test (p < 0.001), short physical performance (p < 0.001), Oswestry disability index (p < 0.001), and visual analog scale (VAS) scores (p < 0.001). Post‐supplementation 25(OH)D levels correlated negatively with body mass index (ρ = −0.187, p = 0.045), fat mass (ρ = −0.219, p = 0.019), fat percentage (ρ = −0.199, p = 0.033), and VAS score (ρ = −0.313, p < 0.001). …”
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Laser Acupuncture for the Pain of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Zeng DH, Yuan DN, Zhou QQ, Liu YY, Ma WB, Lan L

“…Low certainty evidence suggested that laser acupuncture may have no or little effects on reducing pain intensity compared to exercise (weighted mean difference [WMD] − 0.84 cm on a 10 cm Visual Analogue Scale [VAS], 95% CI − 1.12 to − 0.56 cm; laser acupuncture may reduce more pain intensity compared to placebo laser acupuncture (WMD − 2.33 cm, 95% CI − 3.57 to − 1.09 cm). …”
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Entre mapas y comunidades: experiencia e innovaciones en Cartografías Sociales by Juan Manuel Diez Tetamanti

“…El intercambio con investigadores de América Latina, especialmente de Brasil, ha sido fundamental en la consolidación de la cartografía social, permitiendo la incorporación de nuevas herramientas como el derrotero, que facilita la traducción de objetivos cartografiables en capas visuales y conversacionales. El texto concluye señalando los desafíos futuros de la cartografía social, especialmente en su articulación con las tecnologías emergentes, como los sistemas de información geográfica y la inteligencia artificial. …”
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A single incision transaxillary thoracoscopic sympathectomy by Marić Nebojša, Stanić Vojkan, Ristanović Aleksandar, Cvijanović Vlado, Milisavljević Slobodan

“…All the patients, with T2-T5 thoracoscopic sympathectomy of the sympathetic chain using a single small incision in the third inter-rib space in the anterior axillary line, were analysed in the period from September 2009 to November 2010 regarding the postoperative morbidity and outcomes of the operation (clinical evaluation and visual analogue scale) with a view to assessing the effectiveness of the surgery conducted in this manner. …”
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Pregabalin vs. gabapentin in the treatment of neuropathic pain: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of effectiveness and safety by Víctor Mayoral, Rafael Galvez, Marta Ferrándiz, Xoán Miguéns Vázquez, Carlos Cordero-García, Antonio Alcántara Montero, Concepción Pérez, María Pérez-Páramo

“…Pregabalin showed superior results compared to gabapentin in the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at various time intervals up to 12–14 weeks (SMD −0.47, 95% CI −0.74 to −0.19). …”
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Model-based analysis of construction design of technological adapter for magnetic-pulse processing of plants in horticulture by D. O. Khort, P. A. Filippov, A. I. Kutyrev

“…In a software environment of Solid Works/Simulation by means of the module of physical simulation the authors visualized the kinematic 3D model of the technological adapter and create a mesh Finite Element Analysis. …”
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Efficacy and safety of Jintiange in the treatment of osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yicong Man, Junfu Na, Hongxu Wang, Fang Lan, Liying Yu

“…In addition, the Jintenge group exhibited a greater reduction in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores (SMD = −0.87). …”
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SCCA-YOLO: Spatial Channel Fusion and Context-Aware YOLO for Lunar Crater Detection by Jiahao Tang, Boyuan Gu, Tianyou Li, Ying-Bo Lu

“…However, lunar craters often suffer from insufficient feature representation due to their small size and blurred boundaries. In addition, the visual similarity between craters and surrounding terrain further exacerbates background confusion. …”
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AuxDepthNet: Real-Time Monocular 3D Object Detection with Depth-Sensitive Features by Ruochen Zhang, Hyeung-Sik Choi, Dongwook Jung, Phan Huy Nam Anh, Sang-Ki Jeong, Zihao Zhu

“…Leveraging the DepthFusion Transformer (DFT) architecture, AuxDepthNet globally integrates visual and depth-sensitive features through depth-guided interactions, ensuring robust and efficient detection. …”
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Effect of nonoperative concomitant intraarticular pathologies on the outcome of arthroscopic capsular release for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder by Fatih Yildiz, Abdulkadir Sari, Anil Pulatkan, Vahdet Ucan, Alauddin Kochai, Kerem Bilsel

“…Preoperative and postoperative functional results were assessed with Constant score and shoulder ranges of motion; and the amount of pain was evaluated using visual analog scale (VAS). Results: Group I consisted of 46 patients (mean age 47.2 years and mean follow-up 26 months) without concomitant shoulder pathologies and group II consisted of 26 patients (mean age 48.6 years and mean follow-up 15 months) with coexistent lesions (SLAP lesions, n = 8; SLAP and partial rupture of the RC, n = 4; SLAP, partial rupture of RC and impingement, n = 10; SLAP and impingement, n = 2; and AC arthritis and impingement, n = 2). …”
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Evaluating Trichoderma-containing Biofungicide and Grafting for Productivity and Plant Health of Triploid Seedless Watermelon in California’s Commercial Production by Fayrouz Buojaylah, Yaritza Castrejon, Zheng Wang

“…All treatments were replicated four times. Vine health was visually assessed three times, and canopy coverage was assessed for a total of six measurements for each year. …”
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