The Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy to Reduce Pain Caused by Orthodontic Separators: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled, Split-Mouth Study by Alireza Khandan Dezfully, Márió Gajdács, Aliz Eperke Pató, Krisztina Kárpáti, Melinda Madléna

“…A questionnaire with a visual analogue scale (VAS; 0–100) was used for the assessment of pain (spontaneous pain and pain on mastication) scored for each first permanent molar directly after separation and after 6, 24, 48 and 72 h of both laser and placebo treatment application. …”
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Optimal exercise temporal parameters of Traditional Chinese Exercises for cognitive function of older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and dose–response m... by Qingpan Wen, Qin Luo, Yangjun Liu, Lu Li, Marcin Białas, Dominika Wilczyńska

“…The quality of the included studies was evaluated using the PEDro scale. The visualizations were conducted using the “robvis” package in R 4.3.3 software, while Stata 15.0 software was used to analyze the dose–response relations.ResultOut of 2,216 records,17 RCTs were included in the meta-analysis. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness of subacromial administration of platelet-rich plasma and hyaluronic acid in chronic shoulder pain caused by damage to the tendons of the rotator cu... by V. A. Nesterenko, A. E. Karateev, M. A. Makarov, E. I. Byalik, S. A. Makarov, A. M. Lila

“…The results of the study were evaluated by the dynamics of pain intensity (on a visual analog scale, up to 100 mm) and functional disorders (ASES and CSS indices) after 1, 3 and 6 months.Results. …”
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Environmentally safe sorbent from ash-and-slag waste of heat power engineering by S. A. Bushumov, T. G. Korotkova

“…Experiments established that the sorption process does not depend on the matrix (salinity) of water. A visual assessment of the color intensity of the residual spot of oil sludge allowed a conclusion to be made about a significant content of oil products in the case of sorption of oil sludge by quartz sand based on the residual yellow layer of oil sludge. …”
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Exploring the influence of team dynamics and communication relating to infection care, on team reasoning in the ICU using sociograms by Ms Candice Bonaconsa, Associate Professor Esmita Charani, Dr Dena Van den Bergh, Professor Marc Mendelson, Professor Ivan Joubert

“…Whilst effective communication targeting specific team members using structured approaches can optimise discussions and decision-making, its sustained implementation across MDTs is challenging. Using visual maps, we explore the influence of team dynamics and communication on group reasoning and the uptake of clinical decisions on intensive care unit (ICU) MDT WRs. …”
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Biomechanical and cellular assessment of novel partially demineralized allogeneic bone plates: an ex-vivo and in-vitro study by Philipp Becker, Andreas Pabst, Diana Heimes, Nadine Wiesmann-Imilowski, Sven Schumann, Peer W. Kämmerer

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) visualized CP breaking edges, internal structures, HOB cell morphology, and growth patterns. …”
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Construction and validation of a risk prediction model for extensive abdominal aortic calcification in hypertensive patients aged 40 and above: a cross-sectional study based on the... by Shanbing Hou, Ying Jiang, Fangfang Zhao, Zixuan Wei, Tingting Wang, Jing Chen, Min Dou, Lixiang Zhang

“…The aim is to provide a visual predictive assessment tool for abdominal aortic calcification in middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients and to assist in identifying high-risk populations for abdominal aortic calcification. …”
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Effects of esketamine combined with thoracic paravertebral block on postoperative early sleep in patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy by LI Wenyan, ZHANG Yong, ZHANG Chen, SHI Li

“…The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to evaluate sleep quality on the same days. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores were recorded at 2, 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively, along with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) pressing times and rescue analgesia rates within 48 hours after surgery. …”
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Effect of the cervical and thoracic “Daoyin” training on posture and pulmonary function in patients with upper crossed syndrome: a randomized controlled trial by Yue Guo, Ming Li, Chaowei Xie, Xiaoyan Liu, Yushan Chen, Jun Yang, Yuxue Wu, Shaoqing Chen, Shizhong Wang, Jianping Lin

“…These measurements were conducted using photogrammetry, visual analog scale (VAS), Neck Disability Index (NDI), pulmonary function, cervical range of motion test and Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), respectively. …”
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3D-modeling Capabilities in Assessing Resectability of Pancreatic Head Tumors by A. S. Kudashkina, I. G. Kamyshanskaya, K. V. Pavelets, D. S. Rusanov, S. А. Kalyuzhnyy

“…This method allows to objectively determine the localization and prevalence of the tumor process on adjacent anatomical structures, as well as visually demonstrate the metastatic lesion of regional lymph nodes. …”
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EXPERIENCE WITH TOCILIZUMAB, AN INTERLEUKIN 6 INHIBITOR, USED FOR THE TREATMENT OF GIANT CELL ARTERITIS WITH SEVERE COMORBIDITY by T. V. Beketova, M. A. Ushakova, N. Yu. Nikishina, A. N. Khelkovskaya-Sergeeva, E. V. Nikolaeva, E. G. Sazhina, T. M. Novoselova, E. L. Nasonov

“…Giant cell arteritis (GCA), formerly known as Horton's disease, is among the most common diseases from a group of systemic vasculitides; its clinical significance is complemented with the potential involvement of the coronary arteries, aorta, and cranial arteries with development of ischemic optic neuropathy if there is no timely treatment that results in rapid and irreversible visual loss. The elderly age of patients is one of the key aspects of GCA. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Non-Pharmacological Therapies for Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Network Meta-Analysis by Liu J, Wang Y, Zhang J, Fan X, Chen H, Zuo G, Wang X, She Y

“…The outcomes were the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the Cox menstrual symptom scale (CMSS), and response rate. …”
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Long-Term Complications of Neonatal Necrotic Enterocolitis: Twisting of Stenosed Small Intestine by V. P. Gavrilyuk, E. V. Donskaya, D. A. Severinov

“…Ten cm from the ileocecal angle, a section of the ileum with a length of up to 15 cm was found, which was like a “double trunk” wrapped at the base around its axis around a cord-like adhesive stretching to the posterior abdominal wall. Visually, the loop was dark bard in color, its walls were swollen, infiltrated, and their cartilaginous density was determined upon palpation in the contact area of the walls of the intestine. …”
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The effect of lumbar multifidus muscle degeneration on upper lumbar disc herniation by Bingwen Wang, Lifei Xu, Peng Teng, Lin Nie, Lin Nie, Hongwei Yue

“…Cross-sectional area, fat infiltration area, anteroposterior diameter (APD), lateral diameter (LD), cross-sectional area of the bilateral multifidus muscles at the corresponding level, intervertebral disc area at the corresponding section, and visual analog scale (VAS) score for low back pain (LBP). …”
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Expansion and Assessment of a Web-Based 24-Hour Dietary Recall Tool, Foodbook24, for Use Among Diverse Populations Living in Ireland: Comparative Analysis by Grace Bennett, Shuhua Yang, Laura A Bardon, Claire M Timon, Eileen R Gibney

“…The acceptability study used a qualitative approach whereby participants provided a visual record of their habitual diet. The comparison study consisted of one 24-hour dietary recall using Foodbook24 and one interviewer-led recall completed on the same day, repeated again 2 weeks later. …”
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Research on interdisciplinary measurement and evolutionary path in the field of ophthalmology by Lu Chunji, Liu Yuwei, Zhang Fangyuan, Nie Zihan

“…Furthermore, it analyzes the evolution trends of these themes using the principle of similarity and visualizes the evolutionary paths.ResultsThe paper successfully linked 85,401 pieces of literature with WOS subject classifications, involving a total of 250 WOS subjects. …”
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Assessment of Microbial and Nutritional compositions of Fermented Plantain flour across the three Senatorial districts in Ogun State, Nigeria by Osiyemi, E. O., Okoh, O. A., Akindele, S. T., Raufu, T. T., Obafebi, T. O.

“…All results were analyzed using descriptive statistics (percentage values), and graphical representations were created using SPSS and Microsoft Excel to visualize differences in microbial and nutritional data.  …”
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Design of intelligent human-machine collaborative robot-assisted craniotomy system by Meng Cui, Wenqing Ren, Tengfei Cui, Ruifeng Chen, Yi Shan, Xiaodong Ma

“….), a medical drill(AESCULAP®, Germany), a Polaris Optical navigation system(NDI,Canada), with a self-designed navigation procedure and a visual graphical user interface(GUI). According to a preoperative CT and resection plan, the motion of robotic arm can be restricted in a precise and safe area. …”
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Prediction of radiosensitivity in non-small cell lung cancer based on computed tomography and tumor genomics: a multiple real world cohort study by Peimeng You, Qiaxuan Li, Yu Lei, Chuhao Xu, Daipeng Xie, Lintong Yao, Jiaxin Yuan, Junyu Li, Haiyu Zhou

“…Conclusions We have developed an LCDigital RT prediction tool that will help predict populations at risk of radiation sensitivity differences. By visualizing the thermal map of the primary tumor area, we can assist in the development of radiotherapy plans, reduce the occurrence of radiation toxicity events, and improve radiotherapy efficacy. …”
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Pooling the complex survey data across the 64 lower and middle-income countries: A study on antibiotic usage in under-five children by Md Fakrul Islam, Prosenjit Basak Arka, Mahfuzer Rohman, Md Sabbir Hossain, Md Rashed Babu, Hasin Anupama Azhari, Md Jamal Uddin

“…Additionally, we provided accompanying bar diagrams for each descriptive finding to enhance visual understanding. For geospatial analysis, we utilized ArcGIS, a powerful tool for mapping and spatial analysis. …”
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