Post-Cataract Surgery Fungal Endophthalmitis: 6-Year Experience in Management and Outcomes at a Tertiary Eye Care Center by Aloqab A, Semidey VA, Sesma G, AlYahya A, Al Malki K, Al Yahya A, Alohali RM, AlShareef M, Al-Dhibi HA

“…The average number of additional treatments, regardless of visual acuity, was lower in the PPV group than in the conservative group (0.5 [SD ± 1.1; range, 0– 3] and 1.48 [SD ± 1.47; range, 0– 6], respectively). …”
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Prediction of bone oligometastases in breast cancer using models based on deep learning radiomics of PET/CT imaging by Guoxiu Lu, Guoxiu Lu, Ronghui Tian, Wei Yang, Jiayi Zhao, Wenjing Chen, Zijie Xiang, Shanhu Hao, Guoxu Zhang

“…Statistical comparisons were conducted using the DeLong test.ResultsVisual assessment of fused PET/CT images identified 227 (72.8%) abnormal lesions, demonstrating greater sensitivity than CT or PET alone. …”
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Development of Lower Limb Exoskeleton Rehabilitation Robot Framework Based on Multi-Modal Motion Intent Detection by Yuefei Wang, Yudong Fang, Wujia Huang, Zhen Liu, Chenglong Zhao, Muxin Du, Liucun Zhu

“…Moreover, combined with the constant stimulation of the patient’s brain by visual instruments of HMI rehabilitation, the accuracy of motor imagery is reinforced. …”
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ON TANABE KUNIO`S ARTICLE “FAMILIARIZING WITH THE ACHIEVEMENTS, LEARNING FROM OUR PIONEERS. VASILIY YEROSHENKO: STAYING IN JAPAN AND HIS FRIENDS by Julia V. Patlan

“…Close attention also should be paid to the conclusion of the article – which is visually impaired or unsighted should not blindly imitate the sighted people, rejecting their own special needs and requirements. …”
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Stomata as the Main Pathway for the Penetration of Atmospheric Particulate Matter Pb into Wheat Leaves by Ke Zhang, Yujing Liang, Chuang Ma, Haopeng Guo, Fuyong Liu, Aihua Gao, Nan Liu, Hongzhong Zhang

“…Scanning electron microscopy–energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM-EDS) technology visually confirmed the distribution of particulate Pb in the stomatal region, demonstrating that solid-state Pb can penetrate the leaves through stomata. …”
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Radiology and clinical prognosis of posterior malleolar fractures with different Step-off levels by Yongqi Li, Rui Luo, Bing Li, Hongzi Wu, Zongbiao Bai, Yong Jin, Yunfeng Yang

“…The patients’ posterior malleolar fracture reduction quality, fracture healing status, and severity of ankle posttraumatic osteoarthritis (Kellgren–Lawrence scale) were evaluated by radiology, and the ankle function was assessed using Olerud-Molander score, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, and range of ankle motion. …”
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Ultrasound-derived fat fraction: a novel approach for assessing Wilson’s disease-related hepatic steatosis by Li Yan, Jin Fu, Ni Juan Juan, Li Bao Qi, Wang Jing Ping

“…The degree of hepatic steatosis was evaluated using the visual scoring method known as the Hamaguchi score. …”
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Transoral versus extraoral approach for mandibular angle fractures: A comparative study by Sathya Kumar Devireddy, R.V. Kishore Kumar, Rajasekhar Gali, Sridhar Reddy Kanubaddy, Mallikarjuna Rao Dasari, Mohammad Akheel

“…The ease of accessibility was analysed by visual analogue scale by the operating surgeon, time taken from incision to closure with digital clock, difficulty level index of surgeon based on the time taken for the procedure and approach related complications. …”
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Perioperative outcomes of video-assisted versus right anterior thoracotomy mitral valve replacement: an observational study by Gehad Awad, Fetoh Alaaeldin Fetoh, Noureldin Noaman Gwely, Usama Hamza, Sameh Amer, Yomna Mohammed Yehya, Amr Abdellateef

“…There was a statistically significant decrease in left ventricular end-systole in the VAMVR group in the 3-month postoperative ECHO in comparison to the preoperative ECHO (P < 0.001). ICU visual analog scale (VAS) was significantly lower in the VAMVR group than in the ATMVR group (P = 0.049). …”
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PERCEIVED WAYS OF DIAGNOSTIC HELP OPTIMISATION TO PATIENTS WITH SYMPTOMATIC EPILEPSY ON CHRONIC HERPESVIRUS ENCEPHALITIS by N. A. Shnayder, N. I. Kamzalakova, S. V. Krijanovskaya, Yu. S. Panina

“…This indicates a highly probable functional deficiency of B-lymphocytes and is manifested in the reduction antiteloproduktsii that promotes slow accumulation of specific antibodies, chronic process, an increase in viral load and associated complications. Reduced visual afferentation was 65.5% cases of encephalitis without epilepsy vs. 62.4% encephalitis with epilepsy. …”
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Impact of body composition on fragility fractures in US elderly adults: a population-based study by Xiaohong Huang, Dongxu Zhu, Tianrui Wang, Xiaodong Lian, Yingze Zhang

“…Conclusions This population-based cohort study identified distinct risk groups for fragility fractures and clearly visualized these high-risk populations, which contributes to preventing fragility fractures and reduce the risk of second fractures.…”
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Minimally invasive surgery versus open surgery for intraspinal tumors: a meta-analysis based on 15 observational studies by Chuanhui Xun, Haonan Li, Yukun Hu, Shutao Gao, Jianlin Xu, Yanlong Wang, Ting Wang, Weibin Sheng

“…Continuous variables, including estimated blood loss, surgery duration, time to mobilization, length of hospitalization, visual analog scale (VAS) score, and incision length, were reported as mean differences (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs). …”
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Linking health-related quality of life to labor supply: a study of nurses in Western Iran by Satar Rezaei, Behzad Karami Matin, Khalil Moradi, Shahram Akbari, Amirhossein Naghibzadeh, Rajabali Daroudi

“…The second section comprised the EuroQoL 5 dimensions (EQ-5D) with a five-level scoring system and the EuroQoL visual analog scale (EQ-VAS). A multiple linear regression model was employed to explore the association between HRQoL scores and nurses’ labor supply among the study participants. …”
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Genetic determinants of skin ageing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies and candidate genes by Chloe Wong, Jun Yan Ng, Yang Yie Sio, Fook Tim Chew

“…Conclusion Despite significant heterogeneity among the included studies and the use of subjective visual methods for phenotype assessment, our review highlights the critical role of fundamental biological processes, such as development and cellular organisation, in skin ageing. …”
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High-affinity transferrin receptor binding improves brain delivery of bispecific antibodies at tracer dose by Gillian Bonvicini, Sunitha Singh, Lisa Sandersjöö, Tiffany Dallas, Eva Schlein, Amelia D. Dahlén, Sara Lopes van den Broek, Dag Sehlin, Ken G. Andersson, Stina Syvänen

“…Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of TfR affinity on brain uptake at a tracer dose in both wild-type (WT) and amyloid-beta (Aβ) pathology presenting mice and to demonstrate the usability of TfR-mediated brain delivery of immunoPET diagnostic radioligands to visualize intrabrain Aβ pathology in vivo. Methods Three different affinity variants of anti-mouse TfR-binding antibody 8D3, engineered by alanine point mutations, were selected. …”
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Exploring the relationship between schoolbag weight and back pain in primary school children by Sara Gamareldein Abdalla Khalafalla, Yousif Omer Elgaili Yousif, M. Elghazali Abuelgassim E. Mustafa, Widad Alsheikh Mostafa Alsheikh, Hiba Gamareldin A. Khalafallah, Mohammed Mubarak Mohammed Ahmed, Hozifa Mohammedd Ali Abd-Elmaged

“…More than half of the studied students reported back pain 200 (52.1%); 40 (20%) were females, and 160 (80%) were males. Regarding the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score, 129 (64.5%) students rated their pain mild. …”
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Coeliac disease on the rise: the COVID-19 vaccination hypothesis by Maisam Akroush, Aktham Akroush, Zain Al Qaisi, Noura Mheidat

“…Notably, positivity increased among men, deviating from typical patterns.4 Many files lacked infection status, and genetic studies were not conducted because of cost, highlighting the need for further research.Figure 1 visually represents CD diagnoses based on vaccination status using serology/histopathology results. …”
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Smartphone addiction and musculoskeletal associated disorders in university students: biomechanical measures and questionnaire survey analysis by Ahmad H. Alghadir, Sami A. Gabr, Ashraf A. Rizk, Talal Alghadir, Faisal Alghadir, Amir Iqbal

“…Smartphone addiction, musculoskeletal discomfort in the neck and hands, adiposity-related outcomes, and musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) biomarkers, like matrixmetalloproteinases (MMPs); TIMP-1,TIMP-2;5-hydroxytryptophans (5-HT), triglyceride (TG), malondialdehyde (MDA), and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were assessed using validated questionnaires like the Neck Disability Index (NDI), Cornell Hand Discomfort Questionnaire (CHDQ), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), respectively, and ELISA immunoassay analysis. …”
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Comparative Study of Staples vs Plate and Screws for Arthrodesis of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint by Rebecca S. McGaver MS, ATC, Ahmed Khalil Attia MD, Kayla J. Seiffert BA, Carissa Dock BBME, Jeffrey D. Seybold MD, Paul M. Cammack MD

“…Preoperative and postoperative patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) [Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM), Veterans-Rand 12 (VR-12) General Health Survey, visual analog pain scale (VAS), and radiographs (hallux valgus angle, dorsiflexion angle) were evaluated to compare the two groups. …”
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Dorsal Root Ganglion Pulsed Radiofrequency with Scar Radiofrequency Ablation Combined for Chronic Postoperative Abdominal Pain: A Retrospective Study by Gu R, Huang Y, Li Y, Zhu T, Ma C, Tao G

“…This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of combining dorsal root ganglion pulsed radiofrequency (DRG-PRF) with scar radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for a better treatment.Methods: A total of 48 CPAP patients were divided into the scar RFA group (RFA group, n = 25) and the combination of DRG-PRF and scar RFA group (RFA+PRF group, n = 23). The visual analogue scale (VAS) and Globe Pain Scale (GPS) questionnaires were used for pain intensity and its effects before and at intervals of 1, 7, 30, 90 and 180 days after the procedure.Results: Baseline scores were comparable. …”
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