Direct anterior approach versus posterior approach in total hip arthroplasty after ONFH with failed vascularized iliac crest bone grafting for hip preservation: a retrospective com... by Kun Chu, Yuchuan Wang, Bo Liu, Zihang Li, Zhaolong Wang, Junheng Zhang, Yongqiang Fan, Binquan Zhang, Huijie Li

“…Surgical time, blood loss, and perioperative complications were compared between the two groups. Visual analog scale (VAS) results were recorded for all patients at 1, 3,and 6 months postoperatively to assess the severity of pain. …”
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Quantitative analysis and evaluation of winter and summer landscape colors in the Yangzhou ancient Canal utilizing deep learning by Yanyan Wang, Jiangling Qian, Jiajie Cao, Rong Fan, Xunyu Han

“…Abstract Color is an important index for human visual evaluation of landscape, and it is also a key factor affecting people’s recognition and experience of heritage landscape. …”
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LIFE QUALITY OF PERSONS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION IN RUSSIA — IS THERE RELATION TO TREATMENT? (BY DATA FROM POPULATIONAL STUDY ESSE-RF) by Yu A. Balanova, A. V. Kontsevaya, S. A. Shalnova, A. D. Deev, A. V. Kapustina, S. E. Evstifeeva, G. А. Muromtseva, A. E. Imaeva, S. A. Boytsov

“…LQ was assessed with international eUROQOL-5D and visual analogue scale eQ-VAs. Integral LQ assessment was done with LW shaw et al. methodics. …”
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New approaches to quantifying early disorders and perfusion inhomogeneity of the myocardium according to the data of single-photon emission computed tomography by A. A. Ansheles, L. A. Martirosyan, I. V. Sergienko, V. B. Sergienko

“…Objective: to develop novel quantitative approaches of myocardial perfusion analysis, to assess clinical usefulness of new parameters of initial myocardial perfusion impairments.Material and methods. 80 patients selected from our database formed four groups: 20 patients with no cardiac disease suspect, no ischemic heart disease (IHD) risk factors and definitely normal myocardial perfusion (group 1), 40 patients with equivocal perfusion patterns, that are usually described visually as “inhomogeneous”: 20 – with one subtle perfusion defect (group 2), 20 – with multiple ones (group 3), and 20 patients with non-severe but reliable defects, due to post-MI or another nontransmural cardiac event consequence. …”
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Open surgery and minimally invasive repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture: stratified outcomes based on immobilization duration in a prospective cohort study by Yuan Cao, Xiuzhi Li, Zengzhen Cui, Yang Lv, Gao Si

“…Data regarding the operative times, incision lengths, the visual analog scale (VAS) score, the Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS), and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Scale score, and the relative Achilles tendon resting angle (ATRA) were also collected. …”
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Endovascular management of carotid-cavernous fistulas: a 16-year retrospective analysis of multimodal treatment strategies and long-term clinical outcomes by Chingiz Nurimanov, Iroda Mammadinova, Karashash Menlibayeva, Yeldar Kydyrmoldin, Ramazan Duisengali, Diana Kerimbayeva, Serik Akshulakov, Yerbol Makhambetov

“…BackgroundCarotid-cavernous fistulas (CCFs) are abnormal connections between the carotid artery and/or its branches and the cavernous sinus, potentially resulting in significant complications, including visual impairment and neurological deficits. Timely diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic intervention are critical to minimizing the risk of adverse outcomes. …”
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Interleukins in lacrimal fluid and diabetic retinopathy by I. V. Lev, N. M. Agarkov

“…The leading role of diabetic retinopathy is considered the main causal factor of decreased visual acuity in the able-bodied and elderly ages determines its clinical relevance, including immunological aspects of pathogenesis to improve the diagnosis and treatment of this ophthalmic pathology. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators to the Preadoption of a Computer-Aided Diagnosis Tool for Cervical Cancer: Qualitative Study on Health Care Providers’ Perspectives in Western Cameroon by Magali Jonnalagedda-Cattin, Alida Manoëla Moukam Datchoua, Virginie Flore Yakam, Bruno Kenfack, Patrick Petignat, Jean-Philippe Thiran, Klaus Schönenberger, Nicole C Schmidt

“… BackgroundComputer-aided detection and diagnosis (CAD) systems can enhance the objectivity of visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA), which is widely used in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) for cervical cancer detection. …”
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A Rare Battle: Multidisciplinary Care for a Child with Rhino-Orbital Cerebral Mucormycosis in Somali Region of Ethiopia by Hussein AA, Mahamed MM, Dildil H, Abdulahi I, Osmael AI, Admas S, Abdi MH, Ali AO

“…Despite the high mortality associated with ROCM, particularly in children, the patient improved significantly and was discharged in good health, albeit with persistent visual impairment. Successful management involved prompt recognition, aggressive multimodal therapy (medical and surgical), and close multidisciplinary collaboration (Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT). …”
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Clinical Value of Continuous Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block in Perioperative Management of Elderly Patients with Intertrochanteric Fracture: A Propensity Score-Matched Retrospecti... by Xu G, Deng Y, Gao H, Wang B, Wang G, Ma J

“…Primary outcomes were Visual Analog Scale pain scores, cognitive function assessed through a two-tier protocol (Montreal Cognitive Assessment [MoCA©] screening followed by confirmatory Mini-Mental State Examination-2 [MMSE-2Ⓡ] for positive screens), and functional recovery evaluated using the Harris Hip Score.Results: The CFICB group showed significantly lower VAS scores during the early postoperative period (≤ 72h). …”
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Antimicrobial peptides for treatment of patients with herpes virus-associated chronic prostatitis by E. V. Kulchavenya, S. Yu. Shevchenko, A. A. Baranchukova

“…There was also a change in the perception of pain on a visual analog scale. If, before the start of treatment, 14 patients (60.9%) assessed the pain intensity as “severe” and only two (8.7%) had “weak” pain intensity, then after the end of therapy, none of the patients had severe pain, 21 (91.3%) patients noted "mild" pain and in 2 patients (8.7%) the intensity of pain was regarded as "average". …”
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Diagnostic pitfalls in a young Romanian ranger with an acute psychotic episode by Nagy E, Racz A, Urban E, Terhes G, Berki T, Horvath E, Georgescu A, Zaharia-Kézdi I

“…An objective examination revealed abnormalities of behavior, anxiety, visual hallucinations, choreiform, and tic-like facial movements. …”
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Efficacy of minimally invasive vascular interventions assessed with mobile multispectral near-infrared spectroscopy by Alisha Roberta Oropallo, MD, Amit Rao, MD, Jo Ann Eisinger, PA, Larry Leonardi, PhD

“…Conclusions: The study demonstrates that NIRS imaging effectively tracks treatment-related changes, providing a noninvasive and reliable method for the real-time assessment of StO2. By visualizing changes in microcirculation, this technology offers clinicians valuable insights, enabling earlier detection of treatment success or failure and facilitating timely interventions. …”
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Proteomic and metabolomic analysis of serum in women infected with COVID-19 during late pregnancy by Yi Zheng, Jinyu Ning, Jiang Zhu, Honglin Zhu, Zhihua She, Pei Cai

“…Differential proteomic analysis revealed the regulation of proteins such as SAA1, SAA2, IPO7, WDR19, and BAZ1A, which were involved in processes such as visual, skin and limb development. Metabolomics analysis revealed key altered metabolites, including 1-(7-methoxy-2-oxo-2H-chromen-8-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxobutylacetate, 5-(hydroxymethyl) -4-methoxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one, and cyclocytidine, which were involved in the riboflavin metabolism, the phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis, and the arginine biosynthesis. …”
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Antifungal susceptibility testing and determination of local epidemiological cut-off values for Candida species isolated from women with vulvovaginal candidiasis by Vasiliki Kroustali, Lamprini Kanioura, Esmeralda Resoulai, Maria Siopi, Stavroula Antonopoulou, Joseph Meletiadis

“…The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) distributions were analyzed and local ECOFFs were determined visually and statistically. The in vitro activity of azoles was correlated with fluconazole susceptibility and clinical data were evaluated. …”
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Basal forebrain activation improves working memory in senescent monkeys by Kendyl R. Pennington, Luca Debs, Sophia Chung, Janki Bava, Clément M. Garin, Fernando L. Vale, Sarah K. Bick, Dario J. Englot, Alvin V. Terry, Jr., Christos Constantinidis, David T. Blake

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Midlife cognitive testing in Africa: validity of the Harmonised Cognitive Assessment Protocol in the Kenya Life Panel Survey by Jinkook Lee, Anthony Ngugi, Joshua R Ehrlich, William H Dow, Alden L Gross, Madeline Duhon, Eric Ochieng, Jean N Ikanga, Michael W Walker, Michelle Layvant, Edward A Miguel

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Comparison Features of Methods of Epidural Analgesia as a Part of Combined Anesthesia in Laparoscopic Surgery by N. S. Smolin, K. N. Khrapov, A. A. Khryapa

“…The assessment of the sensory block was performed using a cold test, the severity of the pain syndrome ‒ on a visual-analog scale (10 points), the density of the block ‒ on an ordinal scale, its upper and lower levels were noted. …”
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Засоби формування світло-кольорового середовища міста та саду by Hanna Novik, Viktoriia Mohyla

“…This process includes three levels: the formation of artistic impressions from the architectural and light-color environment, the creation of emotional-figurative characteristics and properties; development of engineering devices and lighting equipment with various performance characteristics; the formation of their own state of the light-color environment for a certain impact on a person, ensuring visual comfort. The need for mastering the art of lighting is clarified, which is solved by architects and designers at the stage of designing a city and urban environment. …”
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Estudio y modelación del flujo bifásico líquido-gas para bajos valores de Reynolds//Study and modelation for low reynolds value of two phases flow liquid-gas by Annamaris Olmo Velázquez, Margarita de la Victoria Piedra-Díaz, Leorlen Rojas-Mazaira, Melchor Rodríguez-Madrigal, Erich Martínez-Martín

“…<br />Simulations and results obtained for visualizing and analyzing the actual system behavior. …”
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