Benchmarking of Large Language Models for the Dental Admission Test by Yu Hou, Jay Patel, Liya Dai, Emily Zhang, Yang Liu, Zaifu Zhan, Pooja Gangwani, Rui Zhang

“…However, all models, including GPT-4o, struggled substantially with perceptual ability (PA) items, highlighting a persistent limitation in handling image-based tasks requiring visual-spatial reasoning. Fine-tuned medical models (e.g., DentalGPT, MedGPT, and BioGPT) demonstrated moderate success in text-based tasks but underperformed in areas requiring critical thinking and reasoning. …”
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Uncovering the mechanism of resveratrol in the treatment of asthma: a network pharmacology approach with molecular docking and experimental validation by Li Chunxiao, Hou Xin, Liu Bowen, Sun Bingqing, Zhou Mengqi, Zhang Shuwen, Zhang Jingyuan, Lin Jiangtao

“…Molecular docking validation of the binding capacity between Res and targets was performed using AutoDock Vina and visualized in PyMOL version 3.0.4. ELISA and Western blotting were used to verify the reliability of Res effects on the top five targets in both house dust mite (HDM)-induced asthma mouse model and BEAS-2B cell model.ResultsAfter the intersection of the 236 Res targets and the 2,382 asthma targets, 120 targets for Res against asthma were obtained. …”
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The efficacy and prognosis analysis of short-term spinal cord stimulation in the treatment of zoster-associated pain: a retrospective study by Xiang Wang, Yimin Gao, Jing Yu, Wenqu Yang, Wenjing Zhang, Jianzhong Huo

“…After stSCS treatment, the visual analogue scale (VAS) scores of pain were significantly reduced, the sleep quality of patients was improved, and the dosage of analgesic drugs was markedly decreased compared with that before treatment. …”
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Assessment of Clinical Efficacy of Dexamethasone in Patients with Moderate COVID-19 by M. V. Tolochko, I. N. Leyderman, O. A. Khokhunov, V. A. Mazurok, R. E. Rzheutskya

“…Sixty-nine patients aged from 31 to 88 years hospitalized in Almazov National Research Center and the Semashko City Hospital No 38 with SARS CoV-2 coronavirus infection complicated by moderate (semiquantitative visual pulmonary lesion grading system CT 2-3 corresponding to 25-50% and 50-75% parenchymal involvement, respectively) community-acquired bilateral multifocal pneumonia were retrospectively studied. …”
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Physical model test on the sealing mechanism and reinforcement effect of flowing water grouting for water-sand mixture inrush in the Cuihongshan iron-polymetallic mine by Baofu WU, Wanghua SUI, Guilei HAN, Longfei LIANG, Xinhai YAO, Jiaxin FENG, Xingshuo XU

“…This study utilized a physical model, to visualize the grouting process and acquire relevant data, with the aim of investigating the diffusion, filling, and consolidation characteristics of grout in fractured rock masses under flowing-water conditions at the Cuihongshan iron polymetallic mine, and validating and optimizing a cement-sodium silicate two-liquid grouting system. …”
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Efficacy of Asymmetric Myopic Peripheral Defocus Lenses in Spanish Children: 24-Month Randomized Clinical Trial Results by Clara Martinez-Perez, Miguel Ángel Sánchez-Tena, Jose Miguel Cleva, Cesar Villa-Collar, Marta Álvarez, Eva Chamorro, Cristina Alvarez-Peregrina

“…Inclusion criteria included children with myopia less than −0.50 D, astigmatism below 1.50 D, and best-corrected visual acuity of at least 20/20. Participants underwent cycloplegic autorefractive examination and axial length (AL) measurements at the baseline and six and twelve months in the study already published, and twenty-four months later in the present study. …”
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Reduced Concentrations of NSE, S100β, Aβ, and Proinflammatory Cytokines in Elderly Patients Receiving Ultrasound-Guided Combined Lumbar Plexus-Sciatic Nerve Block during Hip Replac... by Yi Zhang, Liya Jiang, Yang Han

“…Hemodynamic monitoring including pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2), heart rate and blood pressure, the assessment of pain intensity using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), cognitive function assessment through Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and biomarkers consisting of serum levels of neuron specific-enolase (NSE), S100 beta protein (S100-β), and amyloid beta protein (Aβ), as well as immune function by interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were detected in this study. …”
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Virtual Reality for the Prevention and Cessation of Nicotine Vaping in Youths: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Belinda Borrelli, Daniel Weinstein, Romano Endrighi, Nikki Ling, Kathleen Koval, Lisa M Quintiliani, Kaitlyn Konieczny

“…The results are expected to be submitted for publication in August of 2025. ConclusionsAs VR is visual, auditory, and tactile, it is ideal for practicing skills, facilitating memory, and increasing the likelihood of transfer to real-world settings. …”
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Examining Demographic, Geographic, and Temporal Patterns of Melanoma Incidence in Texas From 2000 to 2018: Retrospective Study by Kehe Zhang, Madison M Taylor, Jocelyn Hunyadi, Hung Q Doan, Adewole S Adamson, Paige Miller, Kelly C Nelson, Cici Bauer

“…Incidence rates (IRs) were calculated per 100,000 population, and temporal trends were analyzed using joinpoint regression to determine average annual percentage changes (AAPCs) with 95% CIs for the whole time period (2000‐2018), the most recent 10-year period (2009‐2018), and the most recent 5-year period (2014‐2018). Heat map visualizations were developed to assess temporal trends by patient age, year of diagnosis, stage at diagnosis, sex, and race and ethnicity. …”
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Phenological growth and development stages of asparagus pea (Tetragonolobus purpureus Moench.) under different sowing patterns in the conditions of the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe of... by I. Bobos, O. Komar, I. Fedosiy, A. Matvienko

“…A comprehensive approach was employed, integrating field research on cultivation practices, visual observations of plant development dynamics, and statistical analysis to quantify the impact of various factors. …”
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A depth-wise separable VGG19-capsule network for enhanced bell pepper and grape leaf disease classification with ensemble activation by Midhun P Mathew, Sudheep Elayidom, Jagathy Raj V P, Abubeker K M

“…This research introduces a hybrid Depth-Wise Separable Visual Geometric Group 19 (VGG19) and Capsule Network (CapsNet) architecture for automated leaf disease detection and classification in bell pepper and grape plants. …”
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Postoperative rehabilitation training adherence and influencing factors in adults with traumatic fractures in China: a cross-sectional study by Lu Tang, Shumei Shi, Ziyang Wang, Xiaochen Jiang, Renwei Zhang, Yangming Hu, Yihui Xing, Weifeng Wang, Xueling Qiu

“…Barriers to and facilitators of rehabilitation were assessed using sociodemographic data, ability to perform daily life (ADL), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) and Visual Analogue Scale. Pearson’s (r) and determination (R2) correlation coefficients were calculated to determine the strength of associations between variables. …”
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Return to sport and patient reported outcomes in athletes participating in martial arts after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction at mean follow‐up of 12 years by Yunseo Linda Park, Anja M. Wackerle, Brooke Collins, Ehab M. Nazzal, Joseph D. Giusto, Matthew Kolevar, James J. Irrgang, Jonathan D. Hughes, Volker Musahl

“…Patients completed a questionnaire assessing sports participation, reinjury, and patient reported outcomes (PROs) including International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form (IKDC SKF), Marx activity score, Tegner activity scale, and visual analogue scale (VAS). Demographics, surgical data, and preoperative PROs were collected retrospectively. …”
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Effect of ropivacaine scalp nerve block on postoperative recovery quality after craniotomy by LI Wenjing, LIAO Jinwen, HEI Ziqing, CAI Jun, XING Jibin

“…The primary outcome was the postoperative 6-hour Visual Analogue Scale （VAS） score. Secondary outcomes included VAS scores at 24， 48， and 72 hours postoperatively； remifentanil dosage during surgery； mean arterial pressure （MAP） and heart rate （HR） at key surgical time points， including before nailing， during nailing， before skin incision， during skin incision， before extubation， and after extubation； postoperative analgesic rescue rate； incidence of postoperative complications； incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting， hypotension， fever， pneumonia， epilepsy， deep vein thrombosis， and pressure sores； time to first postoperative meal and ambulation； hospital stay length； and the scores of anxiety， depression， and sleep preoperatively and postoperative 24-hour. …”
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Intraosseous endoscopic-assisted lesion debridement combined with free fibular vascularized transplantation for non-traumatic femoral head necrosis: A comparative study with core d... by Yalong Yang, Zhao Zhang, Yuanyuan Wei, Yang Li, Junliang Liu, Bo Wang, Shouhu Mi, Jintong Liu, Yongqiang Zhang, Yongming Guo, Meng Wu

“…Preoperative general data, intraoperative variables such as operation time and blood loss, and postoperative assessments of Harris Hip Score, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), as well as imaging evaluations through X-ray and MRI for femoral head shape restoration and healing, were conducted at 1 week, 4 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months post-surgery. …”
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INFOTAINMENT IN THE EVENING NEWS OF RUSSIAN TV CHANNELS / ИНФОТЕЙНМЕНТ В ВЕЧЕРНИХ НОВОСТЯХ ВЕДУЩИХ РОССИЙСКИХ ТЕЛЕКАНАЛОВ by DOLGOVA YULIA I. / ДОЛГОВА Ю.И., SHEPTUHA KIRA V. / ШЕПТУХА К.В.

“…Infotainment is not only understood as a focus on specific topics such as scandals and show business, but also as an effort to make information programs more engaging and visually dynamic. First, we establish conceptual definitions for infotainment and infotainment topics. …”
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Predicting student achievement through peer network analysis for timely personalization via generative AI by Ivica Pesovski, Petar Jolakoski, Vladimir Trajkovik, Zuzana Kubincova, Michael A. Herzog

“…For low achievers, these materials include foundational course materials, multiple-choice quizzes and supplementary materials like videos and step-by-step visualizations. The neutral group was given the option to request specific learning materials and self-assessment quizzes on demand to address their individual learning needs. …”
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Decades of discovery: unveiling emerging trends, pivotal research areas, and landmark publications in national tobacco research in India by Alok Singh, Akanksha Kashyap, Saurabh Varshney, Sudip Bhattacharya

“…These tools were used to extract and visualize trends in publication volume, subject categories, key authors, institutional collaborations, citation metrics, and thematic hotspots. …”
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A prospective study on the effects of glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate combination on systemic inflammation markers in patients with knee osteoarthritis (report 1) by A. M. Lila, E. A. Taskina, L. I. Alekseeva, N. G. Kashevarova, E. A. Strebkova, N. M. Savushkina, N. M. Savushkina, T. A. Korotkova, A. S. Avdeeva, E. Yu. Samarkina, M. E. Diatroptov

“…Treatment efficacy was evaluated by changes in pain according to NRS, the WOMAC index, and patient global assessment of health status (PGA) using a visual analogue scale (VAS). C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were measured during visits 1 and 3 in all patients; 40 patients also had their serum levels of 17 cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors assessed.Results and discussion. …”
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English Wordplay Translation Into Indonesian In The Subtitle Of Friends Television Series by Ayyuhatsanail Fithri, Ichwan Suyudi

“…Pada era modern di mana bidang penerjemahan audio visual (AVT) berkembang, mengidentifikasi terjemahan wordplay (permainan kata) dari Bahasa Inggris ke Bahasa Indonesia dalam berbagai film dan serial komedi Barat merupakan tugas yang tidak mudah, mengingat permainan kata adalah salah satu bentuk humor yang cukup sulit diterjemahkan. …”
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