Extended-view totally extraperitoneal approach for midline primary and incisional ventral hernia repair: Initial results and experience from a single institution in Vietnam by Van Phu La, Vinh Phuc La, Hai Duong Tong, Minh Dien Tran, Tuan Tu Duong, Vimal Kumar Vasudeavan, Hadinata Prana, Anh Vu Doan

“…Two patients sustained intestinal injuries that required reoperation, one developed a wound infection and one reported postoperative skin paresthesia. The mean visual analogue scale pain scores at postoperative 24 hours, 48 hours, and at discharge were 4.3 ± 1.3, 3.0 ± 1.5, and 1.0 ± 0.4, respectively. …”
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Synthesis, characterization, molecular docking and pharmacological evaluation of isoxazole derivatives as potent anti-inflammatory agents by Sonu, Kamal YT, Girendra Kumar Gautam, Arun Kumar Mishra, Baby Rabiya Parveen, Arvind Kumar, Mhaveer Singh, Harpreet Singh

“…Methods: Substituted chalcones (0.01 mol) (2a-2m), sodium ethoxide (0.01 mol), and hydroxylamine hydrochloride (0.01 mol) were dissolved in absolute ethanol (15 ml), and then the mixture was refluxed for 6 h in an oil bath and monitored by TLC (ethyl acetate:hexane 7:3 v/v as eluent; a UV lamp was used to visualize the plates). After the completion of the reaction, as per TLC, the contents of the reaction mixture were poured into ice-cold water (50 ml). …”
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H‐Shaped Anatomical Titanium Plate: Biomechanical Validation and Clinical Application in the Treatment of Complex Posterior Wall/Column Acetabular Fractures by Qiaoli Zhang, Liang Jin, Xiaorui Hao, Weijie Zheng, Fei Zhou, Shuxin Zhang, Tianfeng Li, Xiaohui Xiong, Yihan He, Xiaojie Chen, Jiexin Huang

“…Clinically, Postoperative Visual Analogue Scale scores significantly decreased, indicating effective pain management. 84.91% achieved anatomic reduction, with 92.45% and 90.56% good/excellent functional outcomes (Merle d'Aubigné Postel and Harris scores, respectively). …”
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How to estimate the probability of a live birth after one or more complete IVF cycles? the development of a novel model in a single-center by Xiangyi Kong, Zhiqiang Liu, Chunyu Huang, Xiuyu Hu, Meilan Mo, Hongzhan Zhang, Yong Zeng

“…Abstract Objective To develop a predictive tool in the form of a Nomogram based on the Cox regression model, which incorporates the impact of the length of treatment cycles on the outcome of live birth, to evaluate the probability of infertile couples having a live birth after one or more complete cycles of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and to provide patients with a risk assessment that is easy to understand and visualize. Methods A retrospective study for establishing a prediction model was conducted in the reproductive center of Shenzhen Zhongshan Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital (formerly Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital). …”
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Radiomic Analysis of Contrast‐Enhanced CT Predicts Recompensation in Hepatitis B‐Related Decompensated Cirrhosis by Qiaofeng Chen, Yuanping Fan, Kaini Wu, Tianpan Cai, Chunyu Lan, Mingju Yu, Yunfeng Fu, Qi Zhu, Jianhao Qiu, Xiaodong Zhou

“…The Shapley Additive Explanation (SHAP) method was employed to visualize and interpret model predictions for individual patients. …”
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The safe lowest effective power of subthreshold micropulse laser treatment in Chinese patients with acute or chronic central serous chorioretinopathy by Ting Xie, Ting Xie, Wangting Li, Linli Wang, Jiafeng Ning, Zhi Li, Yulei Chen, Xifeng Lin, Shaolin Du, Qingshan Chen

“…The change of best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central macular thickness (CMT) were set as primary outcomes. …”
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Comparison of the effect of PPH double purse-string suture and RPH series ligation in elderly patients with Ⅲ-Ⅳ degree prolapsed hemorrhoids by Li Qianguo, Zhang Zhengyong, Dai Jianbo, Yu Qingsan, Liao Luoxing, Guan Xiangli, Chen Haozhen

“…The hospitalization time and hospitalization costs between the two groups was not statistically significant (P>0.05). The visual analogue scales (VAS) scores of anus pain in the modified RPH group were lower than that in the modified PPH group at the first defecation and the non-defecation on the first day after the operation (P<0.05). …”
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Systemic inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers as predictors of pain in sequential bilateral phacoemulsification for age-related cataract by Peng Yin, Peng Yin, Liyuan Wang, Yongsheng Hou, Yang Huang, Dawei Sun, Dewang Shao

“…Postoperative pain was evaluated 24 h after surgery using the visual analog scale (VAS). A novel cataract pain prediction model, along with correlation analysis and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, was developed to assess the diagnostic and predictive value of these biomarkers.ResultsThe second-eye surgery group demonstrated significantly elevated levels of systemic inflammatory markers (NLR, MLR, CRP, IL-6, and IL-8) and oxidative stress indicator (SOD) compared to first-eye patients (all P &lt; 0.05). …”
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The effect of percussion massage therapy on the recovery of delayed onset muscle soreness in physically active young men—a randomized controlled trial by Haiwei Li, Liang Luo, Jing Zhang, Peipei Cheng, Qiang Wu, Xinping Wen

“…Measurements included the visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, knee joint range of motion (ROM), countermovement jump (CMJ), and integrated electromyography (iEMG). …”
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Sociodemographic factors associated with health-related quality of life in UK healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study by Christopher A. Martin, Rebecca F. Baggaley, Lucy Teece, Daniel Pan, Joshua Nazareth, Luke Bryant, Carol Rivas, Katherine Woolf, Manish Pareek, The UK-REACH study collaborative group

“…We also examined EQ-5D-5L visual analogue scale (VAS) scores using linear regression. …”
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Effectiveness of Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy and Limberg Flap Reconstruction in the Management of Pilonidal Sinus Disease: A Prospective Observational Study by S Vinith Balaji, K Thinagaran, Reegan Jose, Najeem Fazil, Mohana Vamsi, Arafath Iqbal

“…Data on key outcomes, including wound healing time, pain levels {measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)}, recurrence rates and postoperative complications, were collected over a 6-month period. …”
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Arthroscopic Upper Third Subscapularis Tendon Repair Using H‐Loop Technique: A Case Series by Yi‐Tao Yang, Zhuo Wang, Chen‐Yang Meng, Xing‐Hao Deng, Yi Long, Jing‐Yi Hou, Rui Yang

“…Postoperative assessments include the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) shoulder score, the Constant‐Murley score, the visual analog scale (VAS), range of motion (ROM) (internal and external rotation), and internal rotation strength. …”
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ENABLE—App-Based Digital Capture and Intervention of Patient-Reported Quality of Life, Adverse Events, and Treatment Satisfaction in Breast Cancer: Protocol for a Randomized Contro... by Thomas M Deutsch, Léa L Volmer, Manuel Feisst, Laura Bodenbeck, Kathrin Hassdenteufel, Lara Tretschock, Christiane Breit, Stefan Stefanovic, Armin Bauer, Carolin Anders, Lina Weinert, Tobias Engler, Andreas D Hartkopf, Nico Pfeifer, Pascal Escher, Marc Mausch, Oliver Heinze, Marc Suetterlin, Sara Y Brucker, Andreas Schneeweiss, Markus Wallwiener

“…In the intervention group, HRQoL was also assessed briefly every week using a visual analog scale (EQ-VAS). In cases of significant deterioration, therapy-associated side effects were assessed in a graduated manner, recommendations were sent to the patient, and the treatment team was informed. …”
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Effect of Floating Needle Perfusion Therapy combined with Joint Mobilization on Shoulder Pain of Hemiplegia after Stroke by Xin WANG, Hu LI, Xiuyan LU

“…Before treatment and after treatment for four weeks, the visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to assess shoulder pain, the Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) was used to assess upper extremity motor function, the modified Barthel index (MBI) was used to assess activities of daily living, and the goniometer was used to measure the passive range of motion of the shoulder joint.Results:Before treatment, there were no significant differences in VAS scores, FMA scores, MBI scores and PROM of the shoulder joint in three groups, with no statistically significant differences (<italic>P</italic>&gt; 0.05). …”
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The Combined Effect of Multisensory Stimulation and Therapist Support on Physical and Mental Health of Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Sewar Khatib, Yuval Palgi, Yoni K Ashar, Natalya Polyvyannaya, Pavel Goldstein

“…Pain intensity levels (per a Visual Analog Scale), blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, and hand grip strength (using a Jamar hand dynamometer) were measured before and after each of the 4 weekly therapeutic sessions. …”
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Combination cancer immunotherapy targeting TNFR2 and PD-1/PD-L1 signaling reduces immunosuppressive effects in the microenvironment of pancreatic tumors by Yi Duan, Wen Chen, Jian Xu, Xiaoyu Zhang, Xiaozhen Zhang, Tingbo Liang, Xueli Bai, Mengyi Lao, Hanshen Yang, Muchun Li, Honggang Ying, Lihong He, Kang Sun, Chengxiang Guo, Haitao Jiang

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Influence of the duration of psoriatic arthritis on the achievement of remission and minimal disease activity during therapy with genetically engineered biologic drugs. Data from t... by E. Yu. Loginova, T. V. Korotaeva, E. E. Gubar, Yu. L. Korsakova, M. V. Sedunova, I. N. Pristavskiy, I. N. Kushnir, I. F. Umnova, S. S. Kudishina, E. L. Nasonov

“…All patients were assessed for the activity and efficacy of psoriatic arthritis therapy according to DAPSA and the criteria for minimal disease activity (number of painful joints - ≤1, number of swollen joints - ≤1, PASI - ≤1 or BSA - ≤3, pain score - ≤15, overall assessment of activity disease by the patient - ≤20 mm on a visual analogue scale, HAQ - ≤0.5, enthesitis -≤1) at the beginning of the study and every 6 months. …”
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ARCHITECTONICS OF THE SILENCE IN VERCORS’ NOVEL “THE SILENCE OF THE SEA” by Tatyana A. Pakhareva

“…Melville with the participation of Verkor demonstrated that the interaction of the story with its auto-intertextual environment is also built according to the “surface/depth” principle, when visual (graphic and cinematographic) images reveal meanings hidden in the subtext of the story. …”
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Impact of Posterior Quadratus Lumborum Block on Acute Pain Relief and Chronic Pain Prevention in Breast Cancer Surgery by Min Wang, Shu-Jie Niu, Jin Wu, Yi-Wei Zhong, Zi-Yun Lu, Qun Fu, Bing-Bing Li

“…The primary outcome was the visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores recorded at 2, 6, 18, 24, and 48 h post-surgery under rest and motion conditions. …”
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Mixed nontuberculous mycobacteria in an immunocompromised patient with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy by Dr Christoffel Opperman, Dr Janet Scott, Dr Aliasgar Esmail, Dr Sarishna Singh, Mr Yonas Ghebrekristos, Prof Rob warren, Dr Wynand Goosen

“…Secondary to the cerebrovascular accident and Epstein-Barr virus, the patient had visual impairment, managed by ophthalmology as an outpatient. …”
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