Comparative analysis of the efficacy of oblique lateral interbody fusion versus transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation by Daodong Chen, Tao Liu, Kunyang Du, Zhenjun Zhu

“…A retrospective study was conducted on 133 patients who underwent either OLIF (n = 68) or TLIF (n = 65) between January 2020 and December 2022. Data on patient demographics, pain and functional outcomes (measured by Visual Analogue Scale [VAS] and Oswestry Disability Index [ODI]), radiological outcomes (sagittal and coronal Cobb angles, apical vertebra deviation), fusion and collapse rates, and postoperative recovery (ambulation time and hospitalization duration) were collected. …”
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A systematic review of biportal endoscopic spinal surgery with interbody fusion by Wongthawat Liawrungrueang, Ho-Jin Lee, Sang Bum Kim, Sang-Min Park, Watcharaporn Cholamjiak, Hyun-Jin Park

“…From the 12 studies that provided clinical evidence, the data extracted were patient demographics; operative time; blood loss; clinical outcomes, such as Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores and fusion rates; and complications. …”
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Comparative Effects of Premedication with Ibuprofen and Essential Oil of Urtica Dioica on Post-Endodontic Pain: Clinical Trial by Parham Elahinia, Armita Vali Sichani, Asana Vali Sichani, Navid Yaraghi, Afsaneh Yegdaneh, Zahra Khosravani

“…Data were analyzed by Chi-square test, one-way and repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA), kruskal-wallis test, and LSD post-hoc test using IBM SPSS statistics version 21 with significance value of p< 0.05.Results: The pain score was not significantly different among the three groups at T1, T2 and T3 according to both scales (p> 0.05). …”
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Integrating interactive video media in physical education: a study on critical thinking and learning motivation by Silva Ayu Trisnawati, Mochamad Ridwan, Edi Setiawan, Farruh Ahmedov

“…The research instruments included a critical thinking questionnaire, an interest in learning survey, and in-depth interviews to gather qualitative data. Finding/Results: Statistical analysis showed a significant increase in students’ critical thinking skills in the experimental group; the average post-test score increased to 59.1 (p < 0.05), while the control group showed 55.0. …”
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The study of pubertal stage and age of menarche in girls in Isfahan province, Iran by Nafiseh Mozafarian, Mahin Hashemipour, Mohammad Reza Maracy, Masoumeh Pourrajab, Razieh Omidi, Roya Kelishadi

“…The data were analyzed by the status quo method. Probit regression analysis was used to evaluate the median age of onset for each characteristic including menarche, breast and pubic hair. …”
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Characteristics of Normal Tension Glaucoma Referrals at a Tertiary Care Center and Factors Associated with Unilateral versus Bilateral Disease by Yazdanie F, Sims JR, Ying S, Misra P, Shah M, Panarelli JF

“…Data collected included demographics, medical and family history, ophthalmic history, ophthalmic examination findings, neuro-ophthalmology referrals, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results.Results: A total of 98 patients were included in this study. …”
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Impact of repeat flooding on mental health and health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional analysis of the English National Study of Flooding and Health by Isabel Oliver, Clare E French, Thomas D Waite, Ben Armstrong, G. James Rubin, Charles R Beck

“…Mental health outcomes were analysed using logistic regression; HRQoL dimensions using ordinal regression; and summary index/Visual Analogue Scale scores using linear regression.Results One hundred and nineteen participants had been flooded, over half of whom were experiencing a repeat flooding event (54%; n=64). …”
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SHIVA-CMB: a deep-learning-based robust cerebral microbleed segmentation tool trained on multi-source T2*GRE- and susceptibility-weighted MRI by Ami Tsuchida, Martin Goubet, Philippe Boutinaud, Iana Astafeva, Victor Nozais, Pierre-Yves Hervé, Thomas Tourdias, Stéphanie Debette, Marc Joliot

“…Yet, the lack of open sharing of pre-trained models hampers the practical application and evaluation of these methods beyond specific data sources used in each study. Here, we present the SHIVA-CMB detector, a 3D Unet-based tool trained on 450 scans taken from seven acquisitions in six different cohort studies that included both T2*- and susceptibility-weighted MRI. …”
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Fungi That Live Within Animals: Application of Cell Cytometry to Examine Fungal Colonization of Ambrosia Beetle (<i>Xyleborus</i> sp.) Mycangia by Ross A. Joseph, Kamaldeep Bansal, Jane Nguyen, Michael Bielanski, Esther Tirmizi, Abolfazl Masoudi, Nemat O. Keyhani

“…Nuclear counter-staining revealed insect cells surrounding the mycangia. These data highlight variation and specificity in ambrosia beetle–fungal pairings and provide a facile method for direct quantification of mycangial contents.…”
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Health Literacy, Label Comprehension, and Consumer Perceptions of Quasi-Drug Information Among Korean Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ko Y, Kim HJ, Lee SM

“…The survey included demographic data, quasi-drug usage patterns, comprehension of 63 quasi-drug terms, and perceptions of label elements. …”
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A Spatial–Frequency Combined Transformer for Cloud Removal of Optical Remote Sensing Images by Fulian Zhao, Chenlong Ding, Xin Li, Runliang Xia, Caifeng Wu, Xin Lyu

“…Cloud removal is a vital preprocessing step in optical remote sensing images (RSIs), directly enhancing image quality and providing a high-quality data foundation for downstream tasks, such as water body extraction and land cover classification. …”
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Prospective and retrospective memory in mild Alzheimer's disease Memória prospectiva e retrospectiva na doença de Alzheimer leve by Sergilaine Pereira Martins, Benito Pereira Damasceno

“…There was no correlation between prospective memory and attention, visual perception, executive function, or depression scores. …”
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Evaluation of corneal epithelial mapping in type-2 diabetes mellitus by Esraa R. Hassaan, Mostafa M. Bahgat, Ahmed F. El-Shahed

“…There were 16 (66.7%) controlled patients and eight (33.3%) uncontrolled patients in the patient’s group. Clinical data showed a high statistically significant (P<0.001) decreased best-corrected visual acuity in patient’s group. …”
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Efficacy of ketorolac versus tramadol for analgesia during percutaneous vertebroplasty

“…Results There was no difference in general data between the two groups. The values of HR and MAP at T1, T2 and T3 were significantly lower in the ketorolac group compared to tramadol group (P＜0.05); No difference in VAS scores between the two groups of patients was observed at admission, discharge, and follow-up. …”
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A scoping review of national policies for hierarchical medical system in China since the 2009 health reform by Tingting Cai, Yuting Hua, Leyi Fang, Yunhui Xia, Jiantong Shen, Jiantong Shen, Jianlin Lou

“…We aim to summarize and review the evolution of China’s hierarchical medical system policy.MethodsEligible policies were identified between March 7, 2009 and December 31, 2022, by searching the official websites of the PKULAW Database, the Chinese State Council, and related ministries. Policy screening and data extraction were conducted by two researchers independently and discrepancies were resolved by consensus. …”
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Abstract 212: Percutaneous Carotid access in Mechanical Thrombectomy ‐ a safe alternative to transfemoral approach by Sonia Bellara, James Hiana, Daniel Zumofen, Yohannes Mulatu

“…NIHSS on arrival was 14 for expressive aphasia, right visual field defect, right facial weakness, significant dysarthria, right hemiparesis, and sensory defect. …”
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Seashore paspalum in the Mediterranean transition zone: phenotypic traits of twelve accessions during and after establishment by Monica Gaetani, Marco Volterrani, Simone Magni, Lisa Caturegli, Alberto Minelli, Claudio Leto, Salvatore La Bella, Teresa Tuttolomondo, Giuseppe Virga, Nicola Grossi

“…The relative ranking of the commercial cultivars for aesthetic and functional performance can be a tool for the decisions of turf managers while data of ecotype CeRTES 104 as to colour, shoot density and quality stimulate further research for the identifications of ecotypes with superior traits of visual quality and wear resistance.…”
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Monitoring Vegetation Dynamics in Desertification Restoration Areas of Wuzhumuqin Grassland Ecosystem by Fuguang Yang, Zhiguo Wang, Yongguang Zhai, Xiangli Yang, Tengfei Bao, Yonghui Wang

“…In order to improve the low efficiency of ecological restoration vegetation monitoring, this study used Gaofen-6 (GF-6) remote sensing data to calculate the kernel Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (<i>kNDVI</i>) and vegetation coverage of ecological restoration vegetation and analyze their spatial and temporal trends. …”
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Identification of new diagnostic targets for hepatitis B virus‐induced liver fibrosis by Ying Wang, Shuo Qin, Meng Yang, Xiaoling Wang

“…A heat map was drawn to visualize the expression patterns of the differentially expressed mRNAs. …”
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Enhancing Clinical Nursing Guidance and Optimizing Care Processes for Improved Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Treatment Outcomes by Zhao Y, Ju H

“…Ying Zhao,1 Hao Ju2 1Department of Dermatology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Hao Ju, Email juhao1986@163.comObjective: To evaluate the efficacy of modified skin care intervention in pediatric Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (HFMD) patients, focusing on its impact on skin recovery, pain management, and herpes healing.Methods: Clinical data from 130 HFMD children (February 2023–June 2024) were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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