بررسی اثربخشی تحریک لرزش، سرما و بی‌حسی سطحی بر میزان درد بی‌حسی قدام ماگزیلا: کارآزمایی بالینی تصادفی... by ندا شکرچی زاده اصفهانی, علیرضا فرهاد, آرشام آذرباد, نگار شکرچی زاده اصفهانی, محمدجواد طراحی

“…درد ناشی از ورود سوزن و درد تزریق ماده‌ی بی‌حسی در ناحیه‌ی قدامی ماگزیلا توسط (Visual Analog Scale) VAS ثبت شد. آنالیز داده‌ها توسط آنالیز واریانس و آزمون تعقیبی Tukey انجام شد (0/05 = α).یافته‌ها: در ارتباط با درد ورود سوزن ژل بی‌حسی سطحی و لرزش به یک اندازه در کاهش درد ورود سوزن در قدام ماگزیلا مؤثر بوده‌اند و در مقایسه با گروه سرما و شاهد مؤثرتر هستند (0/05 > p value). …”
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Association of white matter hyperintensity burden and infarct volume in the anterior choroidal artery territory with early neurological progression: a dual-center retrospective stu... by Weiwei Gao, Weiwei Gao, Lixue Wang, Junyi Huang, Yitao Yu, Jingjing She, Jingjing She, Jingjing She, Mingyang Wang, Lijuan Cai, Lijuan Cai, Taishan Kang, Xingyu Chen, Xingyu Chen, Jianzhong Lin, Renjing Zhu, Renjing Zhu, Renjing Zhu

“…WMH burden and infarct volume were assessed using the Fazekas visual rating scale and an automated volumetric quantification method based on lesion prediction algorithm, respectively. …”
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A comparative study on the clinical efficacy of laser hemorrhoidoplasty and rubber band ligation for grade Ⅱ to Ⅲ internal hemorrhoids by Jin Lei, Wu Jiong, Wang Zhenyi, Qin Kaijian, Wu Renjie

“…The treatment effectiveness rate and recurrence rate were also evaluated. [Results] The Visual Analogue Scale scores of postoperative anal pain within 24 hours and on the third day were significantly lower in the LHP group than in the RBL group (P < 0.05). …”
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Cervical Spine Pain and the Impact on the Quality of Life of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis by Martyna Odzimek, Hubert Lipiński, Małgorzata Błaszczyk, Patrycja Strózik, Julia Zegarek, Piotr Dubiński, Agata Michalska, Justyna Klusek, Marek Żak, Waldemar Brola

“…The mobility of the cervical spine was measured, and neck pain was assessed using the following: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Laitinen Scale and the Neck Disability Index (NDI). …”
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A Multidisciplinary Approach for the Assessment of the Last Surviving ‘Marrone di Chiusa Pesio’ Chestnut Trees in the Piemonte Region (Italy) by Giovanna Neirotti, Alessandro Tomatis, Federica Germanà, Alessia Imparato, Andrea Valisena, Maria Gabriella Mellano, Paola Ruffa, Dario Donno, Daniela Torello Marinoni, Gabriele Loris Beccaro, Giovanni Gamba

“…A multidisciplinary approach was applied, involving genetic and morphological analyses, Visual Tree Assessment (VTA), and phytochemical and nutritional profiling. …”
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CLP-Net: an advanced artificial intelligence technique for localizing standard planes of cleft lip and palate by three-dimensional ultrasound in the first trimester by Guangzhi He, Zhou Li, Zhiyuan Zhu, Tong Han, Yan Cao, Chaoyu Chen, Yuhao Huang, Haoran Dou, Lianying Liang, Fangmei Zhang, Jin Peng, Tao Tan, Hongmei Liu, Xin Yang, Dong Ni

“…CLP-Net predictions had a highly visual acceptance rate among radiologists (MSP: 95%, RTP: 70%, MAP: 70%), with improved localization speed 15s(31.3%) for senior radiologists and 63s(38.9%) for junior radiologists. …”
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Preoperative detection of extraprostatic tumor extension in patients with primary prostate cancer utilizing [68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 PET/MRI by Clemens P. Spielvogel, Jing Ning, Kilian Kluge, David Haberl, Gabriel Wasinger, Josef Yu, Holger Einspieler, Laszlo Papp, Bernhard Grubmüller, Shahrokh F. Shariat, Pascal A. T. Baltzer, Paola Clauser, Markus Hartenbach, Lukas Kenner, Marcus Hacker, Alexander R. Haug, Sazan Rasul

“…The ML approach integrating invasive features demonstrated better predictive capabilities for EPE compared to visual clinical read-outs (Cross-validation AUC 0.88 versus 0.71, p = 0.02). …”
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A Multihead Attention Deep Learning Algorithm to Detect Amblyopia Using Fixation Eye Movements by Dipak P. Upadhyaya, MS, Gokce Cakir, MD, Stefano Ramat, PhD, Jeffrey Albert, PhD, Aasef Shaikh, MD, PhD, Satya S. Sahoo, PhD, Fatema Ghasia, MD

“…Objective: To develop an attention-based deep learning (DL) model based on eye movements acquired during a simple visual fixation task to detect amblyopic subjects across different types and severity from controls. …”
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Assessment of enthesitis in patients with psoriasis: Relationships with clinical features, screening questionnaries results, and quality of life: An ultrasound study by Dulović Dragan, Rančić Nemanja, Božić Ksenija, Stamatović Ratko, Mijušković Željko, Pešić Jasna, Kremić Zorana, Vojinović Radiša, Petronijević Milan

“…The Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI) and Body Surface Area- Psoriasis (BSA-PsO) were calculated by a dermatologist. Visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, screening questionnaires – the Toronto Psoriatic Arthritis Screening (ToPAS), Psoriasis Ep-idemiology Screening Tool (PEST), Psoriatic Arthritis Screening and Evaluation (PASE), Early Psoriatic Arthritis Screening Questionnaire (EARP), and Psoriasis and Arthrosis Screening Questionnaire (PASQ) – were filled by patients. …”
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Integration of genomics, clinical characteristics and baseline biological profiles to predict the risk of liver injury induced by high-dose methotrexate by Chenquan Lin, Chenquan Lin, Chenquan Lin, Rui Ma, Rui Ma, Rui Ma, Xiao Zeng, Xiao Zeng, Xiao Zeng, Bikui Zhang, Bikui Zhang, Bikui Zhang, Ting Cao, Ting Cao, Ting Cao, Shimeng Jiao, Shimeng Jiao, Shimeng Jiao, Hui Chen, Hui Chen, Hui Chen, Yifang He, Yifang He, Yifang He, Mouze Liu, Mouze Liu, Mouze Liu, Hualin Cai, Hualin Cai, Hualin Cai

“…Additionally, individual variations including genetic underpinnings attributable to disparities in therapeutic effects and clinical toxicity remain to be elucidated.MethodsA total of 374 patients receiving initial HD-MTX treatment were selected for this study, which aimed to establish a predictive model using binary logistic regression and a visual nomogram for DILI risk assessment. Demographic and clinical characteristics were collected at baseline and post-HD-MTX to explore their correlations with the occurrence of DILI. …”
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Comparative Analysis of AI Models for Atypical Pigmented Facial Lesion Diagnosis by Alessandra Cartocci, Alessio Luschi, Linda Tognetti, Elisa Cinotti, Francesca Farnetani, Aimilios Lallas, John Paoli, Caterina Longo, Elvira Moscarella, Danica Tiodorovic, Ignazio Stanganelli, Mariano Suppa, Emi Dika, Iris Zalaudek, Maria Antonietta Pizzichetta, Jean Luc Perrot, Gabriele Cevenini, Ernesto Iadanza, Giovanni Rubegni, Harald Kittler, Philipp Tschandl, Pietro Rubegni

“…Accurate diagnosis of these lesions is crucial for effective patient management, especially in dermatology, where visual assessment plays a central role. Incorrect diagnoses can result in mismanagement, delays in appropriate interventions, and potential harm. …”
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Assessing the psychometric properties of generic (EQ-5D-5L) and disease-specific (KCCQ) quality of life in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the AFFECT-HCM study by Alexander Hirsch, Mickael Hiligsmann, Peter-paul Zwetsloot, Michelle Michels, Christian Knackstedt, Tjeerd Germans, Isabell Wiethoff, Stephan A.C. Schoonvelde, Rudolf A. de Boer, Silvia M.A.A. Evers, Wouter P. te Rijdt, Marjon A. van Slegtenhorst, Arend F.L. Schinkel

“…Background To assess the psychometric properties (content validity, reliability and construct validity) of generic and disease-specific health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instruments in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and genotype-positive, phenotype-negative (G+/P−) individuals.Methods As part of the multicentre, observational AFFECT-HCM study, HRQoL was measured using the generic EuroQoL-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire, the Visual Analogue Scale (EQ VAS) and the disease-specific Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ). …”
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Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain Impairs Function and Strength Without Altering Muscle or Tendon Stiffness: A Controlled Observational Study by Pedro Bainy Franz, José Roberto deSouza Júnior, Hortência Cordeiro deLima, Estevão deSouza Diniz, Rogério deBrito Aguiar, Jeam Marcel Geremia, Henrique Mansur, Rita deCássia Marqueti, João Luiz Quagliotti Durigan

“…Ankle function, pain, and edema were evaluated using the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score, Visual Analog Scale, and figure‐of‐eight method. Plantar flexion strength was measured via isometric dynamometry. …”
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Rapid and sensitive detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis using the RPA/Cas12f1_ge4.1 system with fluorescence and lateral flow readouts by Zhongliang Deng, Xingyong Weng, Honghua Tang, Tintao Zou, Xuan Zhou, Hangxi Liu, Piaoting Wen, Gemiao Luo, Tian Gan, Jun He

“…Our previous PAM-dependent dsDNA Target-activated Cas12f1 Trans Reporter (PDTCTR) fluorescence sensing platform, while effective for PAM-dependent pathogen detection, was constrained by its reliance on specialized fluorescence equipment and lack of visual output, limiting its use in resource-limited settings. …”
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TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY IN PATIENTS WITH JUVENILE ARTHRITIS by D. V. Ivanov, S. A. Makarov, D. E. Karateev, V. P. Pavlov, M. A. Makarov, A. L. Logunov, I. P. Nikishina, T. A. Shelepina, V. N. Amirdzhanova

“…Functional status was assessed with Harris hip score (HHS), and Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), pain – with visual analogue scale (VAS) quality of life (QL) – with EQ-5D before and 6–12 months after surgery. …”
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Efficacy of fosaprepitant for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing gynecologic surgery: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind study by Yingjun Zhang, Xiaolin Luo, Qisen Fan, Sha Zhou, Yinqian Kang, Zhongqiao Mo, Jierong Luo, Bin Zheng, Lan Lan, Jingdun Xie

“…The severity of vomiting was significantly higher in the fosaprepitant group than in the control group on the second day (P = 0.016). Dynamic pain visual analog scale score was lower in the fosaprepitant group and quality of recovery-15 scores were significantly higher in the same group during 0–24 h observation period (P = 0.018 and 0.005, respectively). …”
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Integrating clinical trial landscapes and bibliometric analysis: unveiling the impact of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors on renal cell carcinoma research and therapeutic trajectories summary by Yuanbin Huang, Yuanbin Huang, Xinmiao Ma, Hengxing Zhu, Chen Shen, Ke Hu, Yang Yu, Aoyu Yang, Zhuo Liu, Chuanyang Liu, Wenrui Shi, Wei Wang, Xueyan Xia, Jiawen Wang, Xiancheng Li

“…In addition, 258 clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov from 2011 to 2024 were reviewed to evaluate the translational progress and global research activity. The articles were visualized and analyzed using GraphPad Prism and the bibliometric tools CiteSpace and VOSviewer.ResultsThe number of publications in this field has shown a consistent upward trend, with a marked increase starting in 2013 and peaking in 2021. …”
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Co-designing and pilot-testing an infographic to support the consent process in an adaptive platform trial for adults in ICU with community-acquired pneumonia or COVID-19: a mixed... by Heather K. O’Grady, Kathy Smith, Sandra Dalziel, Barbara Dolanjski, Gyan Sandhu, Marlene Santos, Jackie Bosch, Lyn S. Turkstra, Srinivas Murthy, John C. Marshall, Michelle E. Kho, for the Canadian Critical Care Trials Group

“…Participants identified important infographic design considerations (visual presentation, language) and content (study details, participation in research). …”
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Impact of Teleworking on Work‐Related and Home‐Related Stress at During the First Global Lockdown–The International COVISTRESS Study by Sébastien Couarraze, Guillaume Decormeille, Louis Delamarre, Fouad Marhar, Karen Gbaglo, Raimundo Avilès Dorlhiac, Mickael Berthon, Andy Su‐I Liu, Samuel Antunes, Bruno Pereira, Julien S Baker, Morteza Charkhabi, Ukadike C Ugbolue, Reza Bagheri, José J. Gil‐Cosano, Marek Zak, The COVISTRESS Network, Maëlys Clinchamps, Frédéric Dutheil

“…Work‐related and home‐related stress levels were evaluated using an uncalibrated visual analog scale, with a range from 0 (none) to 100 (maximum). …”
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Insights into De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis as an Unintended Consequence of Problematic Smartphone Usage: A Cross-sectional Observational Study by Aswin Sugumaran, Dilip Kumar Naidu, Madhan Raju, Sabari Vaasan Lakshmikanthan, S Karthikeyan, Kevin Dhas, Vamsi Krishna, Praveen Raja

“…Aim: To investigate the association between problematic smartphone usage and the development of DQT and to assess its physical impact using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Patient-rated Wrist/Hand Evaluation (PRWE) and quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scores. …”
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