Effectiveness and safety of acupotomy for lumbar disc herniation: a study protocol for a randomized, assessor-blinded, controlled pilot trial by Eunseok Kim, So Yun Kim, Hye Su Kim, Jeong Kyo Jeong, So-Young Jung, Chang-Hyun Han, Young-Il Kim

“…Discussion: This study will provide valuable data and insights for a confirmative, full-scale randomized controlled trial to determine the clinical effects of acupotomy.…”
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Automated and efficient Bangla signboard detection, text extraction, and novel categorization method for underrepresented languages in smart cities by Tanmoy Mazumder, Fariha Nusrat, Abu Bakar Siddique Mahi, Jolekha Begum Brishty, Rashik Rahman, Tanjina Helaly

“…This foundational task is essential to enabling transformative solutions like translation tools for non-native speakers, accessibility aids for visually impaired people, and comprehensive urban data platforms. …”
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Automated Overtake Assist System Using YOLOv4 and Mask R-CNN for Enhanced Autonomous Driving by Navya Thirumaleshwar Hegde, Kapileswar Rana, S. S. Barath, Florence Nishmitha, Vishnu G. Nair

“…The system is implemented on a Raspberry Pi microcontroller, integrated with a high-definition webcam to capture real-time visual data, facilitating intelligent decision-making and enhancing the safety and efficiency of overtaking maneuvers in Autonomous vehicles(AVs). …”
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Research trends and hotspots in the mental health of widowed older adults: a bibliometric analysis by Doudou Lin, Jiaojiao Wu, Weibing Chen, Xiangying Shen, Zhongxiang Cai, Nian Wang, Dou Fu, Yinglin Li, Xiaojie Ma

“…This study aims to identify key research themes, emerging trends, and interdisciplinary linkages to inform future studies on the mental health of widowed older adults.MethodsA bibliometric analysis was conducted using data from the Web of Science Core Collection (2004–2024). …”
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Dall-E in hand surgery: Exploring the utility of ChatGPT image generation by Daniel Soroudi, Daniel S. Rouhani, Alap Patel, Ryan Sadjadi, Reta Behnam-Hanona, Nicholas C. Oleck, Israel Falade, Merisa Piper, Scott L. Hansen

“…GPT 4o, DALL-E 3, and DALL-E 2 illustrated visual representations of selected ChatGPT responses in each category, which were further evaluated. …”
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Features of pathological changes of fibro-cartilaginous tissue knee in patients with Baker cyst by S. A. Chernyad'ev, A. I. Chernookov, E. A. Grebenev, N. I. Sivkova, A. V. Zhilyakov, D. A. Babushkin, N. Yu. Korobova, O. A. Vinogradov

“…Synovitis of various severity was detected in 85% of the studies. Nineteen visualized the patellar cartilage damage, the condyles of the femur and tibia are most commonly affects the joint area. …”
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Clinical features evaluation of myopic fundus tessellation from OCTA and MfERG by Yanyan Zhang, Yan Zhong, Wei Mao, Zhe Zhang, Yusheng Zhou, Hu Li, Jianing Ying, Quanyong Yi

“…Multifocal visual electrophysiology equipment provided latency and amplitude of N1 and P1 waves. …”
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Exploring Molecular Pathways in Refractive Errors Associated with Inherited Retinal Dystrophies by Fabiana D’Esposito, Caterina Gagliano, Alessandro Avitabile, Giuseppe Gagliano, Mutali Musa, Matteo Capobianco, Federico Visalli, Edoardo Dammino, Marco Zeppieri, Maria Francesca Cordeiro

“…The term inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) refers to a diverse range of conditions characterized by retinal dysfunction, and mostly deterioration, leading to a gradual decay of the visual function and eventually to total vision loss. …”
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TRPA1 exacerbates selective retinal ganglion cell vulnerability under acute ocular hypertension by Wenhan Lu, Yu Wang, Wei Hu, Xinyi Lin, Xiaoyu Tong, Yi Tian, Yuning Chen, Yicong Wang, Yan Xiao, Hongfang Yang, Yi Feng, Xinghuai Sun

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Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Factors of Patients with Intraocular Foreign Bodies from a Tertiary Eye Center in North China by Xing X, Liu F, Qi Y, Li J, Yu B, Wan L

“…The final best corrected visual acuity (BCVA, logMAR) was 1.06 ± 0.88, significantly better than preoperative visual acuity of 1.65 ± 0.87 (t = 8.21, p < 0.01). …”
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A nomogram for predicting unfavorable outcomes of antituberculosis treatment among individuals with AIDS combined with pulmonary tuberculosis in China by Xiaoxu Han, Xiaoxu Han, Jin Sun, Jin Sun, Yuan Gao, Yuan Gao, Hongxia Yan, Hongxia Yan, Xiangchuan He, Yuanyuan Ma, Peng Xu, Peng Xu, Ning Ding, Ning Ding, Xin Zhang, Xin Zhang, Meixin Ren, Meixin Ren, Taiyi Jiang, Taiyi Jiang, Tong Zhang, Tong Zhang, Bin Su, Bin Su, Bin Su, Bin Su

“…Therefore, exploring the risk factors affecting the outcome of anti-TB treatment in patients with AIDS combined with TB and developing relevant predictive models will help clinicians rapidly identify patients at greater risk of treatment failure, which is highly valuable for clinical management.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study including inpatients with AIDS combined with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) who were treated at Beijing Youan Hospital between January 2020 and January 2024. The baseline data and laboratory test data of all enrolled patients were collected from the electronic medical records system. …”
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Study on Stress Management in Sport Organizations by Maria Daniela MACRA-OȘORHEAN, Ildiko MANASSES, Adrian-Claudiu PAȘCAN, Ana-Maria NEAGU, Velu-Sebastian BARTHA

“…The scale consists of 14 items measuring emotional and cognitive stress experiences over the past month, scored on a five-point Likert scale. Data were collected securely and anonymously, with results processed using descriptive statistics and visualized through individual-level and item-based graphs. …”
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Understanding and Improving 18F-Fluciclovine PET/CT Reports: A Guide for Physicians Treating Patients with Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer by Benjamin H. Lowentritt, Michael S. Kipper

“…Fifth, since no diagnostic test is 100% accurate, scan data should not be used in isolation. Lastly, 18F-fluciclovine PET/CT findings frequently induce changes in disease management plans. …”
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User-centred design of ChestCare: mHealth app for pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD; a mixed-methods sequential approach by Suad J. Ghaben, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Nazlena Mohamad Ali, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh

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Investigation of Spatiotemporal Changes and Impact Factors of Trade-Off Intensity in Cultivated Land Multifunctionality in the Min River Basin by Jingling Bao, Liyu Mao, Yufei Liu, Shuisheng Fan

“…In this paper, we take the Min River basin as a case study to construct a multifunctional evaluation system based on “agricultural production, social security, ecological service, and cultural landscape” using multi-source data. We analyze the spatial and temporal characteristics of the multifunctionality of cultivated land through kernel density estimation (KDE) and visual mapping. …”
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Research on the Characteristic Identification and Multidimensional Dynamic Evolution of Urban–Rural Fringe in Harbin, China by Jing Ning, Haozhi Ma, Yu Sun, Ning Wang, Mengqiu Wang

“…In this context, this paper constructs an information entropy model using land use data, combined with the central gravitational agglomeration method, to accurately identify the evolution of Harbin’s urban–rural fringe over the past 40 years. …”
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Clinical Evolution and Safety of a Cryotherapy - Based Spray for Mild to Moderate Joint and Muscle Pain: A Descriptive Observational Study by Manuel A Ballester Herrera, Josep M Muñoz Vives, Agusti Marti

“…Acceptability Test and additional subjective questionnaires evaluated participants analysis of cooling sensation and product tolerance. Data were analyzed using Cumulative Logit Mixed Models (CLMM) and the non-parametric Friedman test for repeated measures…”
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The major birch pollen allergen Bet v 1 induces different responses in dendritic cells of birch pollen allergic and healthy individuals. by Ursula Smole, Christian Radauer, Nina Lengger, Martin Svoboda, Neil Rigby, Merima Bublin, Sonja Gaier, Karin Hoffmann-Sommergruber, Erika Jensen-Jarolim, Diana Mechtcheriakova, Heimo Breiteneder

“…Moreover, Bet v 1 was able to induce Erk1/2 and p38 MAPK activation in BP allergics but only a slight p38 activation in normal donors. In conclusion, our data indicate that Bet v 1 favors the activation of a Th2 program only in DCs of BP allergic individuals.…”
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Research Advances in Underground Bamboo Shoot Detection Methods by Wen Li, Qiong Shao, Fan Guo, Fangyuan Bian, Huimin Yang

“…Biomimetic approaches, though innovative, face limitations in odor sensitivity and real-time data processing. Key challenges include heterogeneous soil conditions, performance loss, and a lack of standardized protocols. …”
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What will happen if we do nothing to control trachoma: health expectancies for blinding trachoma in southern Sudan. by Jeremiah M Ngondi, Fiona E Matthews, Mark H Reacher, Jonathan King, Carol Brayne, Hebe Gouda, Paul M Emerson

“…Current global trachoma burden summary measures are presented as disability adjusted life years but have limitations due to inconsistent methods and inadequate population-based data on trachomatous low vision and blindness. We aimed to describe more completely the burden of blinding trachoma in Southern Sudan using health expectancies.…”
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