Monitoring gait in multiple sclerosis with novel wearable motion sensors. by Yaejin Moon, Ryan S McGinnis, Kirsten Seagers, Robert W Motl, Nirav Sheth, John A Wright, Roozbeh Ghaffari, Jacob J Sosnoff

“…Step number and temporal gait parameters were calculated from the data recorded by each sensor. Visual inspection and the MTx served as the reference standards for computing the step number and temporal parameters, respectively. …”
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Clinical research on the application of AI-assisted computing systems in the treatment of intermittent exotropia by Tao Li, Zihao Han, Silun Xiong, Chuanqiang Dai, Tianyang Hu, Juan Tang

“…Abstract Objective To explore the impact of AI-assisted computing systems on the effects of surgery, stereoscopic vision, and quality of life in patients with intermittent exotropia after treatment. Methods Data from a total of 108 children with intermittent exotropia were collected and randomly divided into Group A and Group B. …”
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Artificial Neural Network and Response Surface Methodology-Driven Optimization of Cu–Al₂O₃/Water Hybrid Nanofluid Flow in a Wavy Enclosure with Inclined Perio... by Tarikul Islam, Sílvio Gama, Marco Martins Afonso

“…Thermophysical properties such as viscosity and thermal conductivity are evaluated for validation against experimental data. The results include visual representations of heatlines, streamlines, and isotherms for various physical parameters. …”
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CHANGE OF PRECIPITATION REGIME IN THE NORTH CAUCASUS REGION UNDER ARTIFICIAL REGULATION OF PRECIPITATION by S. Gekkieva

“…The method is based on the use of data from long-term observations of atmospheric precipitation in protected and adjacent areas of equal size. …”
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Clinical efficacy and learning curve of percutaneous endoscopic cervical discectomy for symptomatic cervical spondylotic radiculopathy by Xiao Sun, Lijuan Zhan, Zhongxin Tang, Mingkui Shen, Haijun Ma, Jun Tan

“…Patient demographics, operation time, estimated intraoperative blood loss, complications, postoperative hospital stay, total hospitalization cost, neck dysfunction index (NDI), arm and neck visual analog scale (VAS) scores were compared and analyzed. …”
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A Nomogram Model for Predicting Recurrent Coronary Thrombosis in Kawasaki Disease Patients by Zhou X, Peng Y, Yi Q

“…However, there are currently no studies predicting the recurrence of coronary thrombosis, so the aim of this study was to develop and validate a nomogram to predict recurrent coronary thrombosis in KD patients.Methods: This was a retrospective study of data from 149 KD patients who had a history of previous coronary disease at the Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from 2013 to 2020. …”
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Outcomes of lateral approach total knee replacement in the elderly cohort: A focused analysis on patients aged 80 and above by Michael Messieh, Steve Nguyen

“…To investigate these relationships, we applied Chi-square tests for categorical data and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for continuous variables, facilitating a statistical examination of our hypotheses. …”
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Effects of Three Sessions of Diaphragmatic Myofascial Release on Pain, Balance, and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain (A Regional Interdependence M... by soheil hejazi yekta, kazem malmir, Sara Fereydounnia, Khadijeh Otadi, Fatemeh Ehteshami

“…Results: Repeated measures ANOVA will be used for data analysis after collection. Conclusion: This trial will examine the effects of diaphragm myofascial release compared with sham diaphragm myofascial release on pain, balance, chest expansion, lumbopelvic mobility, and disability in individuals with chronic nonspecific LBP. …”
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Nationwide conflict damage mapping with interferometric synthetic aperture radar: A study of the 2022 Russia–Ukraine conflict by Corey Scher, Jamon Van Den Hoek

“…To calibrate our detection approach and assess agreement with known locations of damage, we use data on 17,043 damage locations in 25 Ukrainian settlements mapped by the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) and based on visual interpretation of sub-meter optical satellite imagery. …”
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Design of a Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial: Strengthening Positive Treatment Expectations Using a Communication Model for Maximized Antiemetic Effects of Acupuncture and Antiemet... by Widgren Ylva MSP, Fransson Per PhD, Englund Erling PhD, Efverman Anna PhD

“…Primary outcome is mean score Visual Analog Scale nausea grading for the first 5 days of the chemotherapy session period. …”
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Behavioral risk assessment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers of petrochemical industries: protocol of a mixed method study by Zohreh Moradi, Sedigheh Sadat Tavafian, Fazlollah Ahmadi, Omran Ahmadi

“…The instruments of this research include a demographic questionnaire, a researcher-made questionnaire for measuring behavior, and two auxiliary instruments including the visual analog scale (VAS) and the Quebec Disability Scale. …”
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE AND THE FATE OF A SCIENTIST (FOLLOWING GENETICS) by Jonas Rubikas

“…With every new discovery new data are located at the top, which prolong the line. …”
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Changes in pain following bilateral intermittent theta-burst, transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression: A retrospective chart review by Sawmmiya Kirupaharan, Roumen Milev, Joanne Bressee, Sonya Kelso, Scott Duggan, Felicia Iftene, Tim V. Salomons, Wilma Hopman, Ian Gilron

“…This retrospective review describes changes in pain, anxiety and depression throughout iTBS treatment at the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC).Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted of patients who underwent their first acute series of iTBS treatments at the DLPFC for depression at a single institution between 2020 and 2023. Data on depression, anxiety, and pain were collected throughout iTBS treatment using the Beck Depression Inventory–II (BDI-II; higher scores indicate worse depression) and visual analogue scale (VAS; 0–100, higher scores indicate worse pain, anxiety, and depression). …”
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Use of Ultra-Hydrophilic Absorbable Polysaccharide for Bleeding Control in Cardiothoracic Surgical Procedures by Dow Rosenzweig, Peter Lamm, Christoph Schmitz, Ferdinand Vogt

“…<i>Materials and Methods:</i> Data were collected retrospectively from 65 patients who underwent cardiac surgery at our institution from January 2012 to January 2015 with (<i>n</i> = 42) or without (<i>n</i> = 23; control group) the use of the hemostat powder. …”
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Crosstalk of lactate metabolism-related subtypes, establishment of a prognostic signature and immune infiltration characteristics in colon adenocarcinoma by Wenwei Xu, Yongjian Li, Zhaoshang Zeng, Guanjun Guo

“…Nomograms were created to visually represent the clinical value of LRG-related signature. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of refraction disorders: findings from the global burden of disease study 2021 and projections to 2050 by Miaomiao Dai, Yi Ouyang

“…Abstract Background Refraction disorders are the leading cause of visual impairment worldwide. This study investigates the global burden and trends of refraction disorders from 1990 to 2021, with projections extending to 2050. …”
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Injury and Illness Surveillance in Para-Cycling: A Single-Centre One-Season Prospective Longitudinal Study by Thomas Fallon, Paul Carragher, Neil Heron

“…<b>Introduction:</b> Para-cycling is a competitive sport governed by the World Body for Cycling, Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), encompassing various cycling disciplines tailored to athletes with physical or visual impairments. This study aimed to prospectively monitor the incidence of injury and illness in Para cyclists during the 2024 Paralympic season. …”
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Longitudinal Analysis of Risk Factors for Pulmonary Function Decline in Chronic Lung Diseases Over Five Years by Li L, Meng J, Chen J

“…This study aims to establish a predictive model to assist healthcare providers in the early identification of high-risk patients and timely interventions and treatment options.Methods: This study utilized questionnaire data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) collected in 2011, 2013, and 2015. …”
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy from the Point of View of OCT-Angiography. Part 1. Chorioretinal Blood Flow Changes by A. G. Shchuko, S. I. Zhukova, T. N. Iureva, A. N. Zlobina

“…Purpose: to reveal the regularities of the change in the choroidal blood flow in patients with SCR according to the OCTA data, to assess their informativeness and role in the pathogenesis of the disease. …”
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A predictive model to explore risk factors for Henoch–Schönlein purpura nephritis in children: a retrospective cross-sectional study by Qianwen Yang, Qianwen Yang, Maoyang Zhang, Zilong Dong, Fang Deng

“…For patients with incomplete medical records, parents were contacted via phone or the questionnaire was sent to them to complete the survey. After data collection, the patients were split randomly into a training group and a validation group at a 7:3 ratio, univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify risk factors for nephritis, and a nomogram was constructed from these factors to provide a visual prediction of the likelihood of nephritis in HSP. …”
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