Arts-based approaches to promoting health in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review by Stuart Gray, Amelia Crampin, Cindy M Gray, Christopher Bunn, Chisomo Kalinga, Otiyela Mtema, Sharifa Abdulla, Angel Dillip, John Lwanda, Sally M Mtenga, Jo Sharp, Zoë Strachan, Jason Gill, Hazel Namadingo, Mia Perry, Helen Todd

“…Theatre-based approaches were most common (43.7%), followed by music and song (22.6%), visual arts (other) (9.2%), storytelling (7.6%) and film (5.0%).Conclusions Arts-based approaches have been widely deployed in health promotion in SSA, particularly in response to HIV/AIDS. …”
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Unravelling Metazoan and Fish Community Patterns in Yujiang River, China: Insights from Beta Diversity Partitioning and Co-Occurrence Network by Yusen Li, Dapeng Wang, Yuying Huang, Jun Shi, Weijun Wu, Chang Yuan, Shiqiong Nong, Chuanbo Guo, Wenjian Chen, Lei Zhou

“…Mantel tests further revealed that species turnover in metazoan communities was most strongly influenced by water temperature, while fish community turnover was primarily affected by water transparency, likely reflecting the physiological sensitivity of metazoans to thermal gradients and the dependence of fish on visual cues for foraging and habitat selection. In addition, a co-occurrence network of metazoan and fish species was constructed, highlighting potential predator-prey interactions between native species and Corbicula fluminea, which emerged as a potential keystone species. …”
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Urinary metal levels and their association with Parkinson’s disease risk: insights from NHANES 2013–2020 by Jia-jie Lv, Jia-jie Lv, Xin-yu Li, Xin-yu Li, Cheng-hao Yang, Cheng-hao Yang

“…Smooth curve fitting was further applied to visualize the nonlinear relationships between urinary metal concentrations and PD risk.ResultsIn the single-exposure model, Mo, Tu and Cd were positively correlated with the risk of PD, with odds ratios (OR) ranging from 4.61 to 5.46 (all p < 0.05). …”
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Study on the safety and efficacy of modified anal fistula plug surgery in the treatment of low transsphincter anal fistula by Liao Ming, Liang Jiaji, Xu Jihua, Su Dan, Ren Donglin

“…The fistula healing rate, length of postoperative hospital stay, wound healing time, degree of anal pain (assessed using the Visual Analog Scale, VAS), anal function (assessed using the Wexner anal incontinence score) and postoperative complications (including wound infection, urinary retention, and difficulty defecating) were compared between the two groups. …”
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Accuracy of screening tests for cervical precancer in women living with HIV in low-resource settings: a paired prospective study in Lusaka, Zambia by Nicola Low, Partha Basu, Andreas Limacher, Katayoun Taghavi, Misinzo Moono, Mulindi Mwanahamuntu, Herbert Kapesa, Albert Manasyan, Julia Bohlius, Marie Roumet, Thamsanqa Madliwa, Anne Rutjes

“…The index tests were high-risk human papillomavirus detection (hrHPV, Xpert HPV, Cepheid), portable colposcopy (Gynocular, Gynius) and visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA). Accuracy of stand-alone and test combinations were calculated as the point estimate with 95% CIs. …”
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A CT-based subregional radiomics nomogram for predicting local recurrence-free survival in esophageal squamous cell cancer patients treated by definitive chemoradiotherapy: a multi... by Jie Gong, Jianchao Lu, Wencheng Zhang, Wei Huang, Jie Li, Zhi Yang, Fan Meng, Hongfei Sun, Lina Zhao

“…The clinical model and the subregion-based radiomics model were visualized as the nomograms, which are available online and could interactively calculate LRFS probability. …”
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Collecting patient-reported outcomes via the COTIDIANA smartphone app: a prospective validity study by Daniel Aletaha, Tanja A Stamm, Paul Studenic, Helga Radner, Nadja Kartschmit, Elsa Frãzao-Mateus, Nasim Nakhost Lotfi, Francisco Nunes, Pedro Matias, Ricardo Graca

“…We aimed to assess the reliability and comparability of frequent remote monitoring by using ePROMs via a smartphone.Methods Patients (≥18 years) with Sjögren’s disease (SjD), osteoarthritis (OA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) were recruited from our outpatient clinic and asked to complete seven short daily as well as weekly questions (visual analogue scale) on global disease activity (PGA), pain, anxiety and depression, fatigue and sleep) for 14 days. …”
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Exogenous Application of 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid as a New Strategy to Trigger the Color Development of Table Grapes Grown in Subtropics by Aline Cristina de Aguiar, Fábio Yamashita, Renata Koyama, Bruna Evelise Bosso Caetano, Carlos Akira Komoli Utiamada, Sergio Ruffo Roberto

“…The concentration of total anthocyanins and the color index of the berries were assessed weekly, whereas visual sensory analysis of the color coverage of the berries was performed at harvest. …”
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Genetic Susceptibility to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Linked to TCF7L2 Rs7903146 Variant in a Northern Nigerian Population by Jamila Sani, Yahuza Gimba Muhammed, Muhammad Auwal Abdullahi, Muhammad Mahe Mukhtar, Abdulbaseet Umar Onoruoiza, Nasiru Abdullahi

“…Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) was employed to detect the presence of the TCF7L2 rs7903146 C/T polymorphism using allele specific primers, and the resulting PCR products were visualized using 1.5% gel electrophoresis. Significant differences in anthropometric and clinical parameters were observed, including age, BMI, and fasting glucose level between the patient and control groups. …”
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The Efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid in Reducing Pelvic Adhesions in Patients Undergoing Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery: A Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials by Maryam Mazloomi, Arash Mohazzab, Kobra Tahermanesh, Maliheh Fakehi, Maryam Saeedzarandi, Zahra Kooshari, Paria Dehesh, Seyede Razieh Ghaffari

“…Potential publication bias was assessed through Egger's regression test and visual inspection of funnel plots. Results Hyaluronic acid gel significantly reduced moderate adhesions (RR: 0.32; 95% CI: 0.20–0.45) and overall adhesion severity (SMD: −1.31; 95% CI: −1.99 to −0.62). …”
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Association between remnant cholesterol (RC) and endometriosis: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES data by Zeru Chen, Ruixuan Li, Jiajie Guo, Xiaorong Ye, Yang Zhou, Mingzhu Cao

“…The relationship was further validated through GAM, which visually confirmed a linear trend, and RCS, which provided statistical evidence of linearity. …”
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Non-invasive neuromodulation for alleviating dyspnoea: protocol for a feasibility sham-controlled randomised trial by Guillaume Léonard, Christian Iorio-Morin, Simon Couillard, Joël St-Pierre, Samuel Mailhot-Larouche, Geneviève Garand, Félix-Antoine Vézina

“…Exploratory outcomes include changes in dyspnoea symptoms, measured using standardised questionnaires, such as Borg scale and the Visual Analogue Scale.Ethics and dissemination The protocol is approved by the institutional research ethics committee of the Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) de l’Estrie—CHUS, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada (#2025-5604) and follows 2013 Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials (SPIRIT) guidelines. …”
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Modified transforaminal epidural steroid injection combined with pulsed radiofrequency: an effective treatment measure for lumbar radiculopathy by Qi Yan, Xianggu Zhong, Jiarong Li, Leyu Zhao, Junjie Niu, Dawei Song, Jinning Wang, Yun Teng, Tianyi Wu, Xiao Sun, Rui Chen, Shuangfei Wang, Jun Zou

“…We evaluated clinical efficacy and follow-up at baseline and at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months post-surgery primarily using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Oswestry disability index (ODI), and modified MacNab score.ResultsPatients who received modified TFESI in conjunction with PRF exhibited substantial enhancements across all three assessment instruments (VAS, ODI, MacNab) when compared to pre-treatment evaluations (p < 0.0001). …”
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Phylogenetic analysis of pathogenic algae reveals lineage-dependent patterns of phagocytosis by Christopher D. Shave, Mohammed J. A. Haider, Chinaemerem U. Onyishi, Megan C. McDonald, Leanne Stones, Tomasz Jagielski, Robin C. May

“…We then use these data to perform live-cell imaging of a selected range of Prototheca species co-cultured with mammalian immune cells. Visualizing these phagocytic interactions in this context helps delineate both host cell-type- and species-dependent differences in phagocytic uptake, thereby providing novel insight into lineage-based differences.…”
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Focused Vibrations Plus Kinesiotaping with Insights into Radiological Influences—An Observational Study by Gabriele Santilli, Milvia Martino, Patrizia Pacini, Francesco Agostini, Andrea Bernetti, Luca Giuliani, Giovanni Del Gaudio, Massimiliano Mangone, Vincenzo Colonna, Mario Vetrano, Maria Chiara Vulpiani, Giulia Stella, Antonello Ciccarelli, Samanta Taurone, Antonio Franchitto, Carlo Ottonello, Vito Cantisani, Marco Paoloni, Pietro Fiore, Francesca Gimigliano

“…Pain and function were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) at baseline (T0) and six months post-treatment (T1). …”
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Venous Sinus Stenting Using a Ledge‐Reducing Catheter, 0.088‐in. Catheter‐Extender With an External Single Point of Control: Technique and Multicenter Clinical Experience by Oded Goren, Fabio Settecase, George Luh, Tareq Kass‐Hout, Rami Morsi, Coleman O. Martin, Ahmad K. Almekkawi, Nicholas A. Telischak, Matthew D. Alexander, Michael G. Abraham, Sivani Lingam, Ramesh Grandhi, M. Shazam Hussain, Tudor G. Jovin, Priyank Khandelwal, Thanh T. Nguyen, Piers Klein, Joey D. English, Mohamad K. Abdalkader

“…The primary indication for venous stenting was intracranial hypertension (79%, 56/71) and/or debilitating pulsatile tinnitus (87%, 62/71). Visual changes were present in 74%, with papilledema in 63%. …”
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Examining the evolution and impact of OTC vending machines in Global Healthcare Systems by Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun, Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari, Moyad Shahwan, Sahab Alkhoujah, Faris El-Dahiyat, Ammar Ali Saleh Jaber, Sa'ed H. Zyoud

“…Data analysis included bibliometric indicators such as publication counts, citation trends, and co-authorship networks, which were visualized using VOSviewer software (version 1.6.20) to highlight key research themes and collaboration patterns. …”
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Study protocol: a randomized controlled clinical trial on the use of electroacupuncture for postoperative abdominal distension following laparoscopic cholecystectomy by Qi Kong, Qi Kong, Qi Kong, Wei Wang, Xin-Yi Chen, Li-Ming Chen, Long-Kai Sun, Long-Kai Sun, Shao-Hua Qu, Wen-Tao Wu, Jia-Hua Yang, Yu Shu, Sen Li, Pei-Hao Yin, Pei-Hao Yin, Pei-Hao Yin, Wei Li, Wei Li

“…We will use the VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) and abdominal distension grading to evaluate the degree of patients’ postoperative abdominal distension 1–6 h and 24 h after surgery to obtain outcome assessments.Expected outcomeThis study aims to scientifically and standardly evaluate the impact of EA in lessening post-LC abdominal distension through a clinical trial. …”
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Assessment of the preventive effect of knockdown of cellular genes <i>NXF1</i>, PRPS1<i>PRPS1</i> and <i>NAA10</i> in influenza infection in an <i>in vitro</i> model by Evgeny A. Pashkov, Dmitry A. Shikvin, George A. Pashkov, Firaya G. Nagieva, Ekaterina A. Bogdanova, Anatoly S. Bykov, Evgeny P. Pashkov, Oxana A. Svitich, Vitaly V. Zverev

“…The study was performed using molecular genetic (transfection, NC isolation, RT-PCR-RV) and virological (cell culture infection, titration by visual CPE, viral titer assessment using the Ramakrishnan method) methods. …”
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Oligosaccharide production using β-galactosidase from Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Kluyveromyces lactis in sweetened reconstituted nonfat dry milk by Giselle K.P. Guron, Arland T. Hotchkiss, Jr., Brittany H. Bodnar, Andrew Harron, John A. Renye, Jr., Michael J. McAnulty

“…High-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection was used to visualize the presence of oligosaccharides with degrees of polymerization of 3 to 7. …”
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