Radiomics in the differential diagnosis of glioblastoma under the primary neurooncoimaging conditions by Nikita E. Maslov, Daria A. Valenkova, Alexander M. Sinitсa, Gennadiy E. Trufanov, Vladimir M. Moiseenko, Alexander Yu. Efimtsev, Vera V. Chernobrivtseva

“…We plan to assess the reproducibility of the study results using similar medical imaging data from open sources and to develop a color mapping technique for the ROIs to facilitate visual interpretation of quantitative radiomic data.…”
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The impact of hydromorphone combined with ropivacaine in serratus anterior plane block on postoperative pain in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic pulmonary lobectomy... by Xuefeng Chen, Weifeng Zhang, Lin Wang, Weibing Wang, Yuhong Li

“…The main observed indicators were postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, serum inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein (CRP), IL-6, TNF-α), intraoperative medication dosage, postoperative complication rates, and analgesic effects. …”
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Provides Superior Clinical Outcomes Without Radiologic Differences in Lateral Epicondylitis: Randomized Controlled Trial by Taha Kizilkurt, Ahmet Serhat Aydin, Taha Furkan Yagci, Ali Ersen, Celal Caner Ercan, Artür Salmaslioglu

“…Functional outcomes were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE), and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. …”
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Uric Acid Metabolism and Its Relationship with Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Overweight and Obese Children and Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study in South China by Tang B, Li Y, Lin J, Zhu Y, Chen D, Mou Y, Zhu S

“…A dendrogram was generated to visualize the cluster structure.Results: Among 172 participants (96 males, 76 females), the mean age was 10.88± 2.70 years. …”
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Gait variability and biomechanical distinctions in individuals with functional ankle instability: a case–control study based on three-dimensional motion analysis by Dunbing Huang, Chen Zhang, Wei Song, Jiaxin Gao, Huan Tian, Huaqiang Li, Xiaohua Ke, Cai Jiang, Zhonghua Lin

“…Demographic data were collected, and functional assessments including the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT), American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scale, and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain were administered. 3D gait analysis was performed using an infrared motion capture system (BTS SMART-D 400) to quantify biomechanical parameters characterizing FAI-related gait abnormalities. …”
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The efficacy of colchicine in patients with gout with different missense genetic variants of the <i>ABCG2</i> gene (<i>V12M; rs2231137</i> and <i>Q141K; rs2231142)</i> by M. S. Eliseev, M. N. Chikina, I. A. Guseva, O. V. Zhelyabina, Ya. I. Kuzmina

“…Patients were observed for 6 months; we compared the frequency of arthritis attacks and the intensity of pain according to the visual analogue scale (VAS) for different genotypes of the polymorphism 421C&gt;A of the ABCG2 gene (rs2231142) and for the polymorphism V12M of the ABCG2 gene (rs2231137).Results and discussion. 64% of patients had an CC genotype, 31% had the CA genotype and 5% had the AA genotype of polymorphism 421C&gt;A of the ABCG2 gene (rs2231142). …”
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Heterogeneity symptoms of urgency in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia by V. L. Medvedev, M. I. Kogan, T. I. Derevianko, P. V. Shornikov, M. E. Efremov, D. S. Isaeva

“…Blaivas in 2006–2007.Objective Тo identify the most significant signs of urgency in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia and overactive bladder with and without detrusor hyperactivity (DH).Material and Methods To assess the OAB, patients completed the OABSS, visual analogue scale (VAS), and also kept urination diaries. …”
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Evaluation of upper blepharoplasty outcome-objective measurements and patients` satisfaction by Nikolić Jelena, Marinković Marija, Jovanović Mladen, Mijatov Ivana, Božić Teodora

“…A questionnaire conducted before surgery and two months after it included general complaints considering upper eyelids (visual field narrowing, fallen eyelids, the sensation of heavy eyelids, raising head backward in order to enhance vision, headache), patientsʼ assessment of eyelid asymmetry and an additional questionnaire after surgery included questions for the surgeon and patients concerning satisfaction with treatment outcome. …”
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LeafLaminaMap: Exploring Leaf Color Patterns Using RGB Color Indices by Péter Bodor-Pesti, Lien Le Phuong Nguyen, Thanh Ba Nguyen, Mai Sao Dam, Dóra Taranyi, László Baranyai

“…The software uses RGB images to visualize 29 color indices and the R, G and B values on the lamina, as well as to calculate the statistical parameters. …”
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Ilaser Submucous Destruction in the Treatment of Hemorrhoids by S. A. Frolov, D. V. Vyshegorodtsev, A. M. Kuzminov, Yu. L. Trubacheva, V. Yu. Korolik, I. S. Bogormistrov, I. A. Mukhin, A. N. Ryndin, A. A. Anarbaeva

“…The detected hemorrhoids before the operation, a month after the operation, were not visualized, which persisted after 6 months. The performed transrectal ultrasound examination with spectral-wave dopplerography for up to 6 months allowed to diagnose a persistent decrease in blood flow along the terminal branches of the upper rectal artery compared with preoperative values. …”
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Lessons Learned From the Integration of Ambient Assisted Living Technologies in Older Adults’ Care: Longitudinal Mixed Methods Study by Oteng Ntsweng, Martin Kodyš, Zhi Quan Ong, Fang Zhou, Antoine de Marassé-Enouf, Ibrahim Sadek, Hamdi Aloulou, Sharon Swee-Lin Tan, Mounir Mokhtari

“…First, we designed and deployed Ubismart to unobtrusively monitor and visualize older adults’ activities of daily living. …”
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Unusual presentation of multiple ingested magnets in a 12-year-old boy: A case report by Ashley Ramirez, Yi-Horng Lee, Vasantha Kondamudi, Francisca Velcek

“…Conclusion: A low threshold for surgical intervention should be maintained for children presenting with multiple magnet ingestion that is visualized on imaging. This is true especially in the setting of worsening pain and evidence of abdominal tenderness even when there is no free air seen on imaging studies.…”
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Deep learning-assisted analysis of biomarker changes after increase of dosing from aflibercept 2 mg to 8 mg in therapy-resistant neovascular age-related macular degeneration by Siegfried Priglinger, Jakob Siedlecki, Benedikt Schworm, Franziska Eckardt, Michael Hafner, Ben Asani, Caspar Liesenhoff, Alexander Kufner, Johannes Benedikt Schiefelbein

“…Treatment intervals extended significantly by 24%, from a baseline average of 34 days to 42 days. Best-corrected visual acuity remained stable throughout the study period.Conclusions Aflibercept 8 mg demonstrated significant efficacy and durability in reducing nAMD biomarkers and extending intervals in a real-world setting. …”
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Lowering the osteotomized level of fibular osteotomy reduces neuromuscular complications while maintaining clinical efficacy in treating medial compartment knee osteoarthritis: a r... by Ting-Yu Chang, Chih-Wei Chang, Yen-Nien Chen, Chyun-Yu Yang, Jou-Hua Wang

“…Outcomes included Oxford Knee Score (OKS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, femorotibial angle (FTA), medial joint space ratio (MJSR), and peroneal neuropathy incidence. …”
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Generative modeling of the Circle of Willis using 3D-StyleGAN by Orhun Utku Aydin, Adam Hilbert, Alexander Koch, Felix Lohrke, Jana Rieger, Satoru Tanioka, Dietmar Frey

“…Qualitative analysis was performed via a visual Turing test. We demonstrated the utility of generated data in a downstream task of multiclass semantic segmentation of CoW arteries. …”
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Acceptance of advance care planning among older adults in Mainland China: a national cross-sectional study by Yisong Yao, Xinyue Zhang, Yumei Li, Xiaoqian Xia, Ling Jiang, Xi Chen, Limin Li, Yibo Wu, Xicheng Song

“…Acceptance scores were calculated based on a self-assessment visual analog scale (range, 0 ~ 100, with higher scores indicating higher acceptance of ACP). …”
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Clinical predictors of treatment response to gabapentin in women with unexplained chronic pelvic pain by Lydia Coxon, Maryam Amer, Jane Daniels, Ann M. Doust, Scott C. Mackenzie, Andrew W. Horne, Katy Vincent

“…We also explored whether baseline variables predicted the occurrence of side-effects (dizziness, visual disturbances and drowsiness).ResultsUsing the Patient Global Impression of Change questionnaire, we found a significant binary logistic regression (p = 0.029, explaining 31% of the variance), with those with lower worst pain intensity (odds ratio (OR) of 0.393, 95% CI [0.217, 0.712]), lower bladder symptom score (OR = 0.788, CI [0.628, 0.989]), and higher mental component quality of life score (OR = 0.911, CI [0.840, 0.988]), more likely to have ‘marked’ or ‘very marked’ improvement when treated with gabapentin. …”
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Effect of Modified Compound Xiaozhang Powder for Patients with Shoulder-Hand Syndrome after Cerebral Infarction by Using Fumigation and Washing combined with Acupuncture by Dujuan GE, Liyu WU, Sanfeng SUN, Xiangshu LI

“…The upper limb motor function was evaluated by the Fugl-Meyer motor function rating scale (FMA-U), the activities of daily living was evaluated by the Modified barthel index (MBI), the pain degree of the affected limbs was evaluated by the pain visual analogue scale (VAS), the shoulder range of motion (ROM) was measured by protractor, and the degree of hand edema was measured by drainage method.Results:Compared with before treatment, FMA-U, MBI and shoulder range of motion in the two groups after treatment for one month increased significantly, while VAS score and the degree of hand edema difference decreased significantly, and the difference was statistically significant (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). …”
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Investigation of the state of the electric field of the atmosphere in the area of open pit mining by R. Kh. Zekoreev

“…Local changes in the field strength were also noted when approaching the measuring site, a visually observed cloud of dust, which manifested itself in synchronous changes in the field strength, at which its value decreases and sometimes reaches negative values and recovers after some time to its average values. …”
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Pretreatment HIV‐1 Drug Resistance Among Newly Diagnosed People in Eastern Ethiopia by Abdella Gemechu, Adane Mihret, Mesfin Mengesha, Dawit Hailu Alemayehu, Eleni Kidane, Abraham Aseffa, Rawleigh Howe, Berhanu Seyoum, Andargachew Mulu

“…A maximum likelihood phylogenetic tree was constructed using PhyML version 3.0 and visualized using the iTOL tool. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression models were used to identify baseline factors associated with outcomes at a p value of < 0.05. …”
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