The efficacy of core stabilization exercise in mild and moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaomei Liu, Yanyang Wang, Min Liu, Yu Zhang, Qiang Wu, Qian Wang

“…Cobb angle, angle of trunk rotation, apical vertebral rotation, Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale, Posterior Trunk Symmetry Index, forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), FEV1/FVC, SRS-22,, were focused as outcomes. …”
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Reduction in Artemisia Pollen-Specific IgE Levels During House Dust Mite Allergen Immunotherapy in Polysensitized Allergic Rhinitis Patients: A Three-Year Retrospective Study in No... by Sun X, Li X, Gao T, Liu P, Liu N, Jin P, Zhi L

“…Clinical outcomes were also recorded, including Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and medication use.Results:  Over three years, SIgE levels for Der p significantly decreased (p = 0.0001), while Der f showed a slight and significant decrease (p = 0.0334). …”
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Comparison of preference-based health-related quality of life measures for chronic neck pain: a pooled analysis of data from three RCTs by Eun-Jung Kim, In-Hyuk Ha, Yoon Jae Lee, Dongwoo Nam, Yeon Cheol Park, Seong Min Lee, Soo-Jin Kim

“…Objectives This study aimed to identify a preference-based health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measure that best reflects disease-specific features in patients with neck pain by comparing the characteristics of the instruments.Design Pooled data from three multicentre randomised controlled clinical trials (RCTs) on neck pain were included for analysis in this study.Setting All three RCTs were conducted between 2017 and 2020 in Korea, and patients were recruited from four hospitals and one university teaching hospital.Participants In total, 313 patients with neck pain were included in the three RCTs.Primary and secondary outcome measures A correlation analysis was conducted using Spearman’s correlation coefficients between preference-based HRQOL scores (EuroQol-5 Dimension 5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) and Short-Form 6-Dimension version 1 (SF-6Dv1)) and the disease-specific measures for pain and function (Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Northwick Park Questionnaire).Results Spearman’s correlation analyses (p value <0.01 for all) showed that EQ-5D-5L exhibited slightly stronger negative correlations with pain-related measures (VAS: −0.277, NRS: −0.262) compared with SF-6Dv1 (VAS: −0.207, NRS: −0.182). …”
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Study of anatomy-diagnostic features of leaves of <i>Cynara scolymus</i> L. grown under the conditions of the Kyrgyz Republic by S. C. Chubakova, N. T. Farmanova, N. V. Bobkova, T. A. Mamatov

“…To detect characteristic external features of artichoke prickly leaves, an external examination of the analytical sample was carried out visually (10 × ). Microscopic and histochemical examination was carried out in accordance with GF RF XV ed. …”
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Features of ankylosing spondylitis at different stages in men and women by I. A. Cherentsova, E. N. Otteva

“…For the calculation of enthesites, the validated index Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Enthesitis Score (MASES) was used; pain intensity in the last week was estimated using a visual analogue scale (VAS). Laboratory examination included the determination of ESR and HLA-B27 antigen. …”
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Treatment Planning Strategies for Interstitial Ultrasound Ablation of Prostate Cancer by Pragya Gupta, Tamas Heffter, Muhammad Zubair, I-Chow Hsu, E. Clif Burdette, Chris J. Diederich

“…Conclusions: Prostate-specific simulations of interstitial ultrasound applicators were used to generate a library of thermal-dose distributions to visually optimize and set applicator positioning and directivity during a priori treatment planning pre-procedure. …”
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Perioperative pain management in thoracic surgery and side effects in the early postoperative period by H. B. Poniatovska, S. O. Dubrov, P. L. Poniatovskyi, S. O. Sereda, M. V. Denysiuk, S. V. Cherniaiev, А. О. Kotliar

“…If the severity of the pain syndrome was more than 50 mm according to the visual analogue scale (VAS), patients of all groups were given 10 mg IV morphine. …”
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Spatiotemporal analysis of rainfall variability using satellite precipitation in watersheds by M.D. Syaifullah, A. Purwandani, M. Kudsy, Tukiyat , S. Tikno, A.E. Sakya, F.H. Widodo, S. Bahri, Muktiyono

“…Basic statistical analysis and mapping techniques are used to identify trends and visualize distribution patterns, aiming to provide insights into how natural landscape features influence rainfall behavior and water availability at the watershed scale.FINDINGS: The results reveal a significant long-term increase in rainfall in the Larona-Malili watershed, while no statistically significant trends are observed in the Brantas and Toba-Asahan watersheds. …”
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Hymecromone Administration in Real Clinical Practice: Results of the Prospective Multicentre Observational Study in the Republic of Kazakhstan by A. V. Nersesov, D. A. Kaybullaeva, V. S. Rakhmetova, I. A. Lozinskaya, A. K. Kurmangalieva, V. S. Ayupova, A. B. Orazbaeva, A. K. Kanabaeva, Yu. O. Shulpekova

“…The study included 2 patient visits and an intermediate telephone contact. A visual analogue scale and RAPID questionnaire were used to characterise biliary pain; severity of associated symptoms, bowel habit and a quality of life according the SF-12 were also assessed. …”
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Keratinocyte-derived VEGF-A is an essential pro-migratory autocrine mediator, acting through the KDR/GEF-H1/RhoA pathway by Vida Maksimoska, Vida Maksimoska, Qinghong Dan, Neetu Rambharack, Neetu Rambharack, Katalin Szászi, Katalin Szászi, Katalin Szászi, Katalin Szászi

“…RhoA and GEF-H1 activation were detected using affinity precipitation assays with GST-RBD or GST-RhoA (G17A). Key proteins were visualized using immunohistochemistry in an MC903-induced mouse model of atopic dermatitis.ResultsWe showed that keratinocytes secreted an array of soluble factors, including VEGF-165. …”
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Predicting Short-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Events in the Elderly Population: A Retrospective Study in Shanghai, China by Zhu W, Tan S, Zhou Z, Zhao M, Wang Y, Li Q, Zheng Y, Shi J

“…The risk scoring was visualized through a nomogram, and the model performance was assessed using calibration plots and receiver operating characteristic curves.Results: A total of 9,636 individuals aged ≥ 60 years were included. …”
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A multicenter, prospective, randomized trial of the efficacy and safety of Alflutop® in an alternating dosing regimen versus the standard one. Communication 2: Evaluation of the ef... by E. P. Sharapova, L. I. Alekseeva, E. A. Taskina, N. G. Kashevarova, S. G. Anikin, E. A. Strebkova, A. M. Lila, V. I. Mazurov, N. A. Shostak, E. I. Shmidt, E. P. Ilivanova

“…From this point of view, therapy seems to be relevant when the latter involves drugs that have both symptom- and structure-modifying properties and have a high safety profile.Objective: to compare the safety of alternating and standard treatment regimens with Alflutop® in patients with knee OA.Patients and methods. 130 patients were enrolled in the trial who had Kellgren-Lawrence Grade II–III primary tibiofemoral knee OA with pain intensity on walking ≥40 mm on a visual analogue scale and who needed to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (≥30 days in the previous 3 months). …”
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Exploring Ocular Fundus Changes and Biochemical Correlations in Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension: Two Year Observational Study in Tertiary Care Center, India by A. M. Raja, G Seema

“…Each participant received a thorough ocular examination, which included visual acuity testing, anterior segment assessment, and fundus examination. …”
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Septal panniculitis as manifestation of COVID-19: own data by O. N. Egorova, R. G. Goloeva, D. I. Abdulganieva

“…Two patients (21 years old and 23 years old) with mild severity of the disease noted red painful (45 mm on the visual analogue scale of pain) nodes on the legs and polyarthralgia for the first time on the 2nd – 3rd day from respiratory symptoms onset. …”
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Evaluation of enhanced recovery after surgery combined with percutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation in perioperative nursing of patients with gastric cancer (快速康复护理联合经皮穴位电刺激在胃... by HUANG Yanying (黄艳颖), LI Wenjuan (李文娟)

“…The postoperative pain was evaluated by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The postoperative recovery indexes and postoperative complications were measured and analyzed. …”
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Improving Muscle Function Through a Multimodal Behavioural Intervention for Knee Osteoarthritis and Obesity: The POMELO Trial by Kristine Godziuk, Mary Forhan, Flavio T. Vieira, Joao F. Mota, Jason Werle, John A. Batsis, Lorenzo M. Donini, Mario Siervo, Carla M. Prado

“…Assessments at baseline, 3 months and 9 months (primary endpoint) included body composition (DXA, measuring FM and appendicular lean soft tissue [ALST]), physical function (chair‐sit‐to‐stands [CSTS], 6‐min walk [6MWT], maximal handgrip strength [HGS]), and health‐related quality of life (Euroqol visual analog scale [EQ‐5D VAS]). Co‐primary outcomes were feasibility (intervention completion ≥ 80% and per‐protocol adherence ≥ 60% [i.e., attendance at 12 education sessions and exercise 3 ×/week]) and acceptability (4‐item Likert‐scale satisfaction survey, and open‐ended questions). …”
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The Effect of Postoperative Tranexamic Acid and Dexamethasone on Quality of Recovery After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: a Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial by Jiang X, Xu C, Yuan C, Gao W, Liu W, Wang Y, Wang H, Yu W, He Y

“…Secondary outcomes included mean visual analog scale (VAS) scores every four hours within 24 hours, postoperative blood test results the day after surgery, and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score at 3 months postoperatively.Results: No significant differences in QoR-15 scores at 24 hours were observed among the groups [control, 127.0 (112.8, 138.0); TXA, 125.0 (116.5, 136.8); TXA+DEX, 132.0 (120.3, 140.8), p = 0.176]. …”
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Comparative Assessment of Efficiency and Patient Tolerance of Hybrid Arch Bar, Erich’s Arch Bar and Maxillomandibular Fixation Screw Placement in Treatment of Jaw Fractures: A Pros... by Sherwin Samuel, Kalyani Bhate, Akash Muralidharan, Manoj Bafna, Rushab Chordia

“…Factors assessed included gingival inflammation on the day of removal and seven days post-removal of the MMF appliance using the modified gingival index, time taken for placement and removal in minutes, and patient discomfort using a visual analog scale. The observed values were subjected to statistical analysis using ANOVA for comparison of means and the Bonferroni test for intergroup comparison, with the significance level set at p<0.001. …”
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Comparison of the efficacy and safety of various anti-inflammatory drugs in urate-lowering therapy initiation in patients with gout (preliminary data) by M. N. Chikina, M. S. Eliseev, O. V. Zhelyabina

“…The effectiveness of anti-inflammatory therapy (NSAIDs, colchicine or GC) was evaluated after 3 and 6 months which included analysis of the frequency of exacerbations and the duration of arthritis attacks, the intensity of pain according to the visual analogue scale (VAS) during a gout attack.Results and discussion. …”
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