Clinical efficacy and complications of 10 surgical interventions for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: an updated systematic review and network meta-ana... by Xiao Chen, Yuanhe Fan, Jie Chen, Hongliang Tu

“…Our search identified both randomized and non-randomized controlled trials compar ing the following surgical interventions: ACDF, ADF, ACCF, ACAF, PDIF, PDF, LC, LP, LF, and VBSO. The extracted data were subjected to network meta-analysis. Our analysis included the following outcome measures: Patient demographic characteristics, Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores, JOA improvement rates, overall complication rates, excellent/good recovery rates, cervical lordosis characteristics, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, Neck Disability Index (NDI) scores, surgical duration and intraoperative blood loss. …”
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Relationship of Clinical Picture, Phenotype of Oxidative Metabolism, Accentuation of Temperament Properties and Compliance in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by A. A. Kalugin, A. A. Stepchenko, M. A. Stepchenko

“…Statistical analyses were performed according to study objectives and data set features. Results. In patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, 3 main personality types were identified: hyperthymic (n = 29; 19 %), mixed (n = 61; 39 %) and emotionally unstable type (n = 66; 42 %). …”
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The Structure of the Relationship of Physical Activity and Selected Factors Shaping the Condition and Self-assessment of Health of Patients with the Lumbar Spine Pain Syndrome by Anna Mazur, Elżbieta Bartoń, Danuta Zarzycka, Robert Ślusarz

“…Conclusions. The obtained data indicate that in the absence of health contraindications, an important element of interdisciplinary programs supporting the condition and self-assessment of health of patients with lumbar spine pain syndrome may be regular physical activity, adjusted to the needs and capabilities of the body. …”
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The effect and permanence of corrective exercises on pain intensity, functional disability and kinematic parameters of bodybuilders with shoulder impingement syndrome by Mahdi Yousfvand, Masoud Golpayegani, Safoura Ghasemi

“…The evaluations carried out during three stages: the pre-test, the first post-test (after 8 weeks) and the second post-test (after 12 weeks). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) at a significance level of 0.05 using SPSS version 20 software.Results: The findings showed that after 8 weeks of corrective exercises, there were significant changes in pain intensity and functional disability in the experimental group (P<0.05). …”
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Identification of PECAM1 as a Prognostic Biomarker for Lung Adenocarcinoma by Shih-Sen Lin, Pei-Sung Hsu, Ying-Chu Lin, Jie-Yu You, Yung-Leun Shih, Hung-Chih Lai

“…Protein–protein interaction (PPI) networks were constructed via STRING and visualized using Cytoscape to screen for central hub genes. …”
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Genetic mechanisms of dynamic functional connectivity density in diabetic retinopathy brains: a combined transcriptomic and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging stud... by Yu-Lin Zhong, Hao Liu, Xin Huang

“…Utilizing the Allen Human Brain Atlas, we conducted spatial correlation analyses integrating transcriptomic and neuroimaging data to pinpoint genes showing correlated expression levels with dFCD alterations in DR patients. …”
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A Comparative Study of the Functional Outcome between Arthroscopic Capsular Release and Manipulation under Anesthesia with Hydrodilatation for Primary Adhesive Capsulitis of the Sh... by Abind Josephchandran, Rajavel Kalirajan, Mohan Mahendramani

“…Patients aged 40–65 years with primary adhesive capsulitis undergo either ACR (group A) or MUA with hydrodilatation (group B). Data collected from August 2022 to December 2024 include clinical history, radiological examinations, shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI), and University of California—Los Angeles (UCLA) scores. …”
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Quantitative MRI assessment of idiopathic temporal lobe epilepsy: comparative study between automated MR volumetry and proton MR spectroscopy over conventional measures by Radwa Abo El-Kasem, Mona G. Maghrabi, Hosam E. G. Elmalah, Reda Badry, Shimaa Farghaly

“…Conclusions Quantitative MRI assessment of idiopathic TLE using automated MR volumetry and MRS is more sensitive and accurate than qualitative conventional visual analysis, thus performing these techniques in combination with EEG and clinical data would certainly increase MRI sensitivity and improve its diagnostic accuracy.…”
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Modification of endovenous laser coagulation of great saphenous veins in patients with varicose: Stage of declined thrombophlebitis by M. V. Timerbulatov, T. M. Murasov, S. S. Kazbulatov, D. R. Ibragimov, M. A. Almuhametov, А. R. Galiakberov

“…All patients underwent an assessment of the quality of life before and after surgery using a visual analog scale (VAS). A primary economic assessment of the costs for surgical intervention in patients with standard and modified endovenous laser coagulations was also performed.Results and discussion. …”
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Development and Psychometric Validation of Tinnitus Qualities and Impact Questionnaire by Vinaya Manchaiah, Gerhard Andersson, Eldré W. Beukes, Marc A. Fagelson, De Wet Swanepoel, Eithne Heffernan, David Maidment

“…<b>Method:</b> The study was part of two clinical trials on internet-based tinnitus interventions, using cross-sectional (<i>n</i> = 380) and pretest–posttest data (<i>n</i> = 280). Participants completed various questionnaires online, including the newly developed TQIQ and measures of tinnitus severity (Tinnitus Functional Index; TFI), anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7; GAD-7), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire 9; PHQ-9), insomnia (Insomnia Severity Index; ISI), and health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-5L Visual Analog Scale; VAS). …”
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Outcomes of total hip replacement in adults with septic arthritis of the native hip joint: A systematic review by Teddy Cheong, Surya Varma Selvakumar, Ryan Kwang Jin Goh, Ing How Moo

“…Literature retrieval and data extraction were conducted by three independent reviewers. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Mirogabalin in Patients with Neuropathic Pain Due to Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy: Miro-Cens, A Randomized, Controlled, Interventional Study by Takashi Hirai, Atsushi Okawa, Hiroshi Takahashi, Kazuhito Shiosakai, Toshitaka Yoshii, On behalf of the Miro-Cens investigators

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Combined Treatment of Post-Thrombotic Macular Edema with Navigation Laser Coagulation and Intravitreal Administration of Angiogenesis Inhibitors by I. A. Krylova, O. L. Fabrikantov

“…The zones of ischemia in the macula were determined according to OCT-A data, imported into the Navilas 577 navigation system and superimposed on a color fundus image. …”
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Facial Gold Reinforcement: 28 Years of Experience in the Use of Gold Threads by Alexey E. Avdeev, Valentin I. Sharobaro, Arslan A. Penaev, Anastasia S. Borisenko, Elena V. Mitish, Anna S. Bairamova

“…This study used a comparative analysis of photo collages created for the visual representation of data and changes before and after the procedure, as well as patient satisfaction assessments using the Patient Satisfaction Scale (PSS). …”
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Occurrence and assessment of chronic pain fatigue and sleep disturbance in axial spondyloarthritis patients by Eman Abdel Ghani Sayed, Samer Samy, Faruk Ali Abdi, Anna Abou-Raya

“…Functional scores, patient index data, axial SpA disease activity index, perceived stress scale, hospital anxiety and depression scale, functional axial SpA index, Pittsburgh sleep quality index, visual analogue scale, health assessment questionnaire, euro level QoL-5 dimension-3 L, work limitation questionnaire, fatigue item of the BAS-DAI, and fatigue severity scale were analyzed.Results Elevated levels of ESR (19.08 ± 11.75) and CRP (10.28 ± 6.29) were highly associated with chronic pain and discomfort in axSpA. …”
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The interplay of factors influencing the carbon footprint of hospital care—A causal mapping analysis of scientific reports by L.H.J.A. Kouwenberg, D.S. Kringos, W.J.K. Hehenkamp, E.S. Cohen, N.H. Sperna Weiland

“…Methods: This study used causal mapping of textual data to systematically evaluate scientific reports on the carbon footprint of hospital services and care pathways. …”
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Multi-temporal investigation of sand wave migration patterns in the Taiwan Bank through fusion of satellite imagery and deep neural networks by Jiaxin Cui, Xianglong Jin, Xiaowen Luo, Ziyin Wu, Jieqiong Zhou, Jihong Shang, Dineng Zhao, Hongyang Wan

“…This study aims to address these limitations by integrating synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) imagery with deep learning-based techniques to enable large-scale, high-precision bathymetric inversion. Leveraging a Visual Geometry Group neural network algorithm, this research combines limited in situ depth measurements with SAR-derived data to reconstruct high-resolution bathymetry. …”
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Debridement and bone graft fusion via the lateral extracavitary approach combined with lateral and posterior screw-rod fixation in the treatment of thoracic spinal tuberculosis: A... by Shuanhu Lei, Jianwei Zhou, Li Guo, Xiaoli Guan, Mingtao Zhang, Haiyuan Yue, Xuewen Kang

“…Debridement and bone grafting were performed via the lateral extracavitary approach, combined with two different fixation methods. Data from these cases were analyzed retrospectively. …”
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Case Report: Observation of early-onset high myopia with fundus tessellation changes in Coffin–Siris syndrome 9 (CSS9) and literature review by Ruohao Wu, Ruohao Wu, Yu Li, Yu Li, Zhanwen He, Zhanwen He, Zhe Meng, Zhe Meng, Wenting Tang, Liyang Liang, Liyang Liang

“…We recommend ophthalmological examination with fundus screening for individuals with CSS9 presenting with significant visual impairments, as ophthalmological malformation with extensive lesions is a potentially important feature of CSS9.…”
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Evaluating Diagnostic Concordance in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Among Academic Glaucoma Subspecialists by Chenmin Wang, De-Fu Chen, Xiao Shang, Xiaoyan Wang, Xizhong Chu, Chengju Hu, Qiangjie Huang, Gangwei Cheng, Jianjun Li, Ruiyi Ren, Yuanbo Liang

“…<b>Methods:</b> Three experienced glaucoma subspecialists independently assessed frequency domain optical coherence tomography, fundus color photographs, and static perimetry results from 464 eyes of 275 participants, adhering to unified glaucoma diagnostic criteria. All data were collected from the Wenzhou Glaucoma Progression Study between August 2014 and June 2021. …”
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