Comparison of the clinical and functional outcomes of two immobilisation protocols after arthroscopic peripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) repair in adults: a single... by Anil K Bhat, Ashwath Acharya, Deepthi Paraj, Manjula Anil Kunder

“…The study will be reported in accordance with Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) guidelines.Ethics and dissemination The Ethics Committee of Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, approved the trial (approval No. IEC1 - 386). The data from this trial will be presented at academic conferences and published in peer-reviewed international journals.Trial registration number This trial has been registered at the Clinical Trial Registry of India (registration number: CTRI/2023/03/050692).…”
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Prevalence of oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV 16/18) infection, cervical lesions and its associated factors among women aged 21-49 years in Amhara region, Northern Ethiopia. by Minwuyelet Maru Temesgen, Tefera Alemu, Birtukan Shiferaw, Seid Legesse, Taye Zeru, Mahteme Haile, Tesfaye Gelanew

“…Visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) was used to determine cervical lesions (precancerous and cancerous). …”
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The efficacy of a complex of vitamins B 1, B6 and B 12 in combination with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs for pain control in osteoarthritis: meta-analysis of randomized contr... by E. S. Filatova, A. E. Karateev, S. I. Glukhova, A. M. Lila

“…A weighted mean difference (WMD) and the heterogeneity of the data (index I2) were calculated.Results and discussion. …”
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The Two-Year Outcomes of Phacoemulsification Combined with GATT Versus Standalone GATT in Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Comparative Study by Zübeyir Yozgat, Mehmet Cem Sabaner

“…PHACO-GATT provided significant visual acuity improvements due to cataract extraction, making it a suitable option for patients with coexisting cataracts and glaucoma.…”
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Comparative effectiveness and safety of tofacitinib vs. adalimumab in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Chunyan Zhu, Yibo Zheng, Zilu Wang, Guozong Chen, Yushi Li

“…Sensitivity analyses and subgroup analysis evaluated the robustness of results and heterogeneity. Data analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.4.1 and STATA 15.0.ResultsNine studies with 24,643 patients were analyzed. …”
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Clinical manifestations, histopathological changes and quality of life in patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis caused by age, trauma, obesity and their combination by Kristina V. Korochina, Tatyana V. Chernysheva, Irina E. Korochina

“…Clinical examination of patients with pain and their functional status evaluation (via Visual Analogue Scale, WOMAC, Lequesne index), quality of life assessment (MOS SF-36 questionnaire), along with histopathological study of medial tibial plateau cartilage and synovial membrane, were caried out, followed by statistical data processing. …”
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Accuracy of individual mandibular motion records using intraoral scanner for fixed implant- supported prosthesis designs: a comparative study by Bundhit Jirajariyavej, Panchanit Ounvorawong, Suchaya Pornprasertsuk-Damrongsri, Porntida Visuttiwattanakorn, Salisa Sriyarun, Pobploy Petchmedyai

“…CAD/CAM advancements, including virtual articulators, enable dynamic occlusion analysis using either average-value settings or individualized mandibular movement data, depending on the system used. Patient Specific Motion (PSM) technology, using intraoral scanners to record actual mandibular movements, offers enhanced functional occlusal design. …”
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X-RAY ASSESSMENT OF JAW BONE TISSUE IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC OSTEOPOROSIS BEFORE THE SURGICAL STAGE OF DENTAL IMPLANTATION by M.A. Datsenko

“…When processing the information from the CT studies, the image data were studied in different planes (to determine the width and height of the alveolar ridge), and the bone density was determined by the Hansfield scale. …”
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Long‐term survival outcomes of patients with primary ocular adnexal MALT lymphoma: A large single‐center cohort study by Yuanzheng Liang, Rui‐ying Fu, Xue‐lin Liu, Xin‐di Liu, Ying‐shi Piao, Jian‐min Ma, Liang Wang

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Study of the attitude and participation of the population in the preventive and screening examinations and implementation of these examinations in the health care system by V. F. Levshin, N. I. Slepchenko, N. I. Ryzhova, L. A. Sаvluchinskaya, L. G. Solenova

“…Statistical processing of data was carried out by methods of descriptive statistics and one-factor analysis of variance. 33.2% (95% CI 28.8-37.6) of respondents in the study sample did not know or had misconceptions about the purposes of preventive and screening examinations. …”
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Combining gene expression microarrays and Mendelian randomization: exploring key immune-related genes in multiple sclerosis by Shuangfeng Ding, Yunyun Zhang, Yunzhe Tang, Ying Zhang, Mingyuan Liu

“…GO and KEGG analyses were subsequently performed to elucidate the functions and pathways associated with the IM-DEGs. To visualize protein–protein interactions (PPIs), we used STRING, Cytoscape, and Cytohubba to construct networks of PPIs and hub genes. …”
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Clinical Outcomes of N‐HA/pa66 and Titanium Mesh in the Treatment of Lower Cervical Spine Fractures and Dislocations During an 8‐Year Follow‐Up Period by Chen Wang, Yujie Hu, Ying Liu, Jiangbin Tang, Xi Yang

“…The Chi‐Square (χ 2) test for categorical variables and the Student's t‐test for numerical data were used to assess differences between the two groups. …”
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Evaluation of a minimally invasive cell sampling device coupled with assessment of trefoil factor 3 expression for diagnosing Barrett's esophagus: a multi-center case-control study... by Caryn S Ross-Innes, Irene Debiram-Beecham, Maria O'Donovan, Elaine Walker, Sibu Varghese, Pierre Lao-Sirieix, Laurence Lovat, Michael Griffin, Krish Ragunath, Rehan Haidry, Sarmed S Sami, Philip Kaye, Marco Novelli, Babett Disep, Richard Ostler, Benoit Aigret, Bernard V North, Pradeep Bhandari, Adam Haycock, Danielle Morris, Stephen Attwood, Anjan Dhar, Colin Rees, Matthew D D Rutter, Peter D Sasieni, Rebecca C Fitzgerald, BEST2 Study Group

“…Another limitation is that the acceptability data were limited to a single measure.<h4>Conclusions</h4>The Cytosponge-TFF3 test is safe and acceptable, and has accuracy comparable to other screening tests. …”
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Topology-aware pathway analysis of spatial transcriptomics by Siras Hakobyan, Maria Schmidt, Hans Binder, Arsen Arakelyan

“…PSF integrates expression data with curated interaction networks to compute numeric activity scores for each branch of a biological pathway, producing a functionally annotated feature space that captures downstream signaling effects as branch-specific activity values. …”
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Effective range of auditory frightening devices based on hearing capabilities and antipredator responses of nuisance blackbirds by Jessica L. Duttenhefner, Page E. Klug

“…We collected sound attenuation data for a propane cannon, compared to a rifle and shotgun, with reference to hearing capabilities in birds. …”
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The Possibilities of Modern Ultrasound Scanning in Uveal Melanoma Extrascleral Growth Detection by A. G. Amiryan, S. V. Saakyan, G. P. Zakharova, A. Yu. Tsygankov

“…A characteristic feature of patients with EG in the CDC mode was the visual determination of the total vascularization of the intraocular and extrascleral foci. …”
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Minimal Clinically Important Difference in Patients with Acute Neck Pain Undergoing Conservative Treatment with Korean Medicine by Kim JS, Kim E, Shin S, Ha IH, Lee YJ

“…Minimal detectable changes (MDCs) were estimated using a distribution-based approach.Results: The study cohort comprised 60.2% female patients with an average age of 40.7 ± 12.7 years. The visual analog scale (VAS) score for pain during movement at baseline was 64.5 ± 10.6. …”
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Dietary and Supplement Intake of Lutein and Zeaxanthin: How Much Do We Get and How Much Do We Need? by Susan Hazels Mitmesser, Qian Ye, Prasad P. Devarshi, Ryan W. Grant

“…Studies have shown that an intake of 6–20 mg or higher of L+Z would be beneficial for visual function and cognition. The human body cannot synthesize L+Z and must obtain them from other sources. …”
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Assessing the Impact of a Virtual Reality Cognitive Intervention on Tennis Performance in Junior Tennis Players: Pilot Study by Joaquin A Anguera, Aleem Choudhry, Michael Seaman, Dominick Fedele

“…ConclusionsThe present findings suggest that training cognitive abilities through an immersive visual platform may benefit athletic performance, including tennis. …”
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Development of Predictive Nomograms for Clinical Use to Quantify the Risk of Amputation in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer by Bocheng Peng, Rui Min, Yiqin Liao, Aixi Yu

“…In this retrospective study, data of 125 patients with diabetic foot ulcer who met the research criteria in Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University from January 2015 to December 2019 were collected by filling in the clinical investigation case report form. …”
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