Clinical efficacy of a virtual reality tool for the treatment of obesity: study protocol of a randomised controlled trial by Dimitra Anastasiadou, Jose Antonio Ramos-Quiroga, Mel Slater, Bernhard Spanlang, Desiderio Cano Porras, Marta Comas, Andreea Ciudin, Gemma Parramon Puig, Julia Vázquez-De Sebastián, Pilar Lusilla-Palacios

“…Readiness to change, BMI, eating habits and physical activity, psychological well-being, body image satisfaction, quality of life in relation to body image, and weight bias internalisation will be assessed at baseline, post intervention, 1-week and 4-week follow-up. …”
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Factors associated with dysmenorrhoea and menorrhagia improvement in patients with adenomyosis after uterine artery embolisation by Siqi Hu, Wenbo Guo, Song Chen, Zhiqiang Wu, Wenquan Zhuang, Jianyong Yang

“…Background This study examined the improvement of dysmenorrhoea and menorrhagia after uterine artery embolisation (UAE) in women with symptomatic adenomyosis and identified factors that could predict the improvement of dysmenorrhoea and menorrhagia.Methods This retrospective study included women with adenomyosis who underwent bilateral UAE between December 2014 and December 2016. …”
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Amyopathic dermatomyositis with a rapidly progressing interstitial pneumonia by Darija Logvinova, Dace Žentiņa, Kristīne Ivanova, Inita Buliņa, Zaiga Kravale

“…Case report: This report describes the case of a 63-year-old previously healthy male who developed acute interstitial pneumonia. Polymerase chain reaction testing for pneumonia pathogens and routine autoimmune antibody screening were both negative. …”
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Start of Higher School in Crimea: Taurida University (1918–1920) by Sergey B. Filimonov

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Elevated Circulating IL-1<mml:math> <mml:mi>&#x03B2;</mml:mi> </mml:math> and TNF-Alpha, and Unaltered IL-6 in First-Trimester Pregnancies Complicated by Threatened Abortion With an Adverse Outcome

“…Serum levels of Th1-type cytokines interleukin-1<mml:math> <mml:mi>&#x03B2;</mml:mi> </mml:math> (IL-1<mml:math> <mml:mi>&#x03B2;</mml:mi> </mml:math>), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha), and Th2-type cytokine interleukin 6 (IL-6) were measured, by ELISA, in 22 women with TACP and adverse outcome at admission (group A) and compared with the corresponding levels of 31 gestational age-matched women with TACP and successful outcome at admission (group B1) and discharge (group B2) and 22 gestational age-matched women with first-trimester uncomplicated pregnancy (group C) who served as controls. …”
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The incidence of inflow and drain pain and associated risk factors for patients on peritoneal dialysis by Shun Hua, Peiyi Cao, Guanji Zhang, Guanglan Li, Simin Jiang, Yiping Xu, Jianbo Li, Jianwen Yu, Naya Huang, Jianxiong Lin, Xiao Yang, Wei Chen, Haiping Mao, Zhong Zhong

“…Methods This study encompassed individuals who underwent peritoneal dialysis catheter implantation at our institution from September 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. …”
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Biphasic anaphylaxis in a Canadian tertiary care centre: an evaluation of incidence and risk factors from electronic health records and telephone interviews by Anne K. Ellis, Lubnaa Hossenbaccus, Sophia Linton, Hannah Botting, Eman Badawod, Alyssa Burrows, Sarah Garvey

“…Methods From November 2015 to August 2017, all patients who presented to the emergency department at two hospital sites in Kingston given a diagnosis of “allergic reaction,” “anaphylaxis,” “drug allergy,” or “insect sting allergy,” were evaluated. …”
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Perspectives of healthcare providers and persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus on improving glycaemic control in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a qualitative study by Joel M Francis, Olufemi Babatunde Omole, Jean-Pierre Fina Lubaki

“…Themes were organised and integrated using the WHO Innovative Care for Chronic Conditions Framework.Results The healthcare providers recommended better preparation of the healthcare system for better care of diabetes. …”
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MRI findings in patients with psychogenic non‐epileptic seizures: Prevalence, distribution, and classification of the findings. A single tertiary epilepsy center experience by Aleix Jareno‐Badenas, Mario Matute‐González, Luis Pintor, Estefanía Conde‐Blanco, Mar Carreño, Xavier Setoain, Camilo Pineda, Fernando Diego Choque‐Chávez, Tomás Fernández, Núria Bargalló, Sofía González‐Ortiz

“…The MRI findings were evaluated and classified by two radiologists, who reported the category of the findings, laterality, and location. …”
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One-Year Outcomes of Aflibercept in Treat-and-Extend Versus Pro Re Nata Regimens for Bevacizumab-Resistant Diabetic Macular Edema: A Real-World Study by Zubeyir Yozgat, Mehmed Ugur Isik, Mehmet Cem Sabaner

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Sequential Docetaxel in ≥7 Cycles Followed by Cabazitaxel Improves Oncological Outcomes in Patients with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer by Seiichi Kato, Manabu Takai, Koji Iinuma, Shota Fujimoto, Masahiro Nakano, Takashi Ishida, Masahiro Uno, Masayoshi Tamaki, Mitsuhiro Taniguchi, Hisao Komeda, Yoshito Takahashi, Takuya Koie

“…Methods. We retrospectively included 46 mCRPC patients who received DOC followed by CBZ at quaternary hospitals in Japan between February 2015 and March 2019. …”
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Effect of <italic>Regulating Channels and Activating Collateral Lotions</italic> on Quality of Life and Fatigue Symptoms of Patients with Post-stroke Fatigue by Leying ZHU, Qinling XU, Ruihuan PAN, Jing YANG, Mujia LI, Yinying PENG, Xiuhua ZHANG

“…Objective:To explore the effect of <italic>Regulating channels and activating collateral lotions</italic> on the quality of life and fatigue symptoms of patients with post-stroke fatigue(PSF).Methods:A retrospective analysis of 100 patients with post-stroke fatigue who were admitted to the Rehabilitation Department of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine from October 2014 to October 2016 and met the inclusion criteria of this study were divided into the treatment group and control group(50 cases in each group)according to the random number table method. …”
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Monsters Among Us: In What Ways Can the Viral Jubilee’s Trans Debate Video Contribute to Educational Discussions? by Sheng-Hsiang Lance Peng

“…Additionally, the value of guiding students to consistently question «who, where, and why» is emphasised, with a focus on how a monstrous lens can contribute to the enhancement of developmental learning experiences. …”
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Clinical Epidemiological Look at Patients with Congenital Heart Disease: a Study that has Become a Priority by Jan O´neil González Ramos, Nancy González Vales, Eida María Mena Albernal, Elsy Roxana Geroy Moya, Nicolás Ramón Cruz Pérez, Annia Quintana Marrero

“…The universe was represented by 120 patients with interventricular or interatrial communication who were treated in the Cardiology Service in the outpatient clinic of the center. …”
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The Influence of Radiological “Disappearing Lesions” on the Efficacy and Prognosis of Patients with Colorectal Liver Metastases Undergoing Conversion Therapy by Zhi-yang Song, Dong Yang, Yang Liu, Yong Cheng

“…Conclusion. Younger patients, who use chemotherapy alone to achieve a therapeutic effect, might have better survival benefits when the lesions do not progress within 2 years after the appearance of DLMs.…”
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MODIFIED CLEFT LIP EVALUATION PROFILE (MCLEP) INDEX FOR UNILATERAL CLEFT LIP REPAIR OUTCOME ASSESSMENT IN SURABAYA CLP CENTER by Robertus Arian Datusanantyo, Magda Rosalina Hutagalung, Sitti Rizaliyana

“…This study aimed to assess the outcome of unilateral cleft lip repair in the Surabaya CLP Center. Methods: All patients who underwent unilateral cleft lip repair in 2017 were included in the study. …”
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Personal Peacefulness and Cyber-Bystanding of Internet Users in Indonesia by Nurfitriany Fakhri, Faradillah Firdaus, Irdianti, Sahril Buchori, Ria Andriany Fakhri

“… Purpose – As internet use grows, cyberbullying has become more common, especially in schools. People who witness cyberbullying (cyber-bystanders) strongly influence these incidents, but little is known about their behavior. …”
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Intravenous fosphenytoin therapy for the rescue of acute trigeminal neuralgia crisis in pre- and post-neurosurgical patients: a retrospective observational study by Shusaku Noro, Hideki Endo, Bunsho Asayama, Yuki Amano, Masahiro Okuma, Ryota Nomura, Kaori Honjo, Yoshinobu Seo, Hirohiko Nakamura

“…BackgroundThere is no established treatment for the acute exacerbation of trigeminal neuralgia. We aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of intravenous fosphenytoin for this disease.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective observational study of data from 41 patients with trigeminal neuralgia who received intravenous fosphenytoin therapy. …”
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The MRI-based vertebral bone quality score is a predictor of pedicle screw loosening following instrumented posterior lumbar fusion by Yung-Hsueh Hu, Jian-Hong Chou, Yu-Cheng Yeh, Ming-Kai Hsieh, Tsung-Ting Tsai, Wen-Jer Chen, Lih-Hui Chen, Po-Liang Lai, Chi-Chien Niu

“…Methods: Data from patients who have received one or two-level instrumented TLIF from February 2014 to March 2015 were retrospectively collected. …”
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Pretreatment Pan-Immune-Inflammation Value Efficiently Predicts Survival Outcomes in Glioblastoma Multiforme Patients Receiving Radiotherapy and Temozolomide by Erkan Topkan, Ahmet Kucuk, Ugur Selek

“…Conclusions. The novel PIV was able to independently stratify newly diagnosed GBM patients into two groups with fundamentally different PFS and OS outcomes following RT and concurrent plus adjuvant TMZ.…”
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