The value of home-centered dressing change model in wound healing after low simple anal fistulectomy—a cross-sectional study by Zhang Linhan, Jia Shize, Wei Kaikai, Wan Xingyang, Ren Donglin, Lin Hongcheng, Liu Zhimin

“…Based on the dressing change model after discharge, patients were divided into the hospital dressing change group (n=32) and the home dressing change group (n=32). Relevant patient data were collected through medical record review and questionnaires, including three parts. …”
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Gegen Qinlian Decoction Attenuates Colitis-Associated Colorectal Cancer via Suppressing TLR4 Signaling Pathway Based on Network Pharmacology and In Vivo/In Vitro Experimental Valid... by Yaoyao Xu, Qiaoyan Cai, Chunyu Zhao, Weixiang Zhang, Xinting Xu, Haowei Lin, Yuxing Lin, Daxin Chen, Shan Lin, Peizhi Jia, Meiling Wang, Ling Zhang, Wei Lin

“…Through data platform analysis, it was concluded that there were 1104 target genes of GQD and 2022 target genes of CAC. …”
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A novel nomogram for predicting osteoporosis with low back pain among the patients in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of China by Man Jia, Man Jia, Qinzuo Dong, Zeqin Ren, Liwei Xing, Jinjie Li, Xiaomei Wang, Shun Yu, Xiaoyan Wang, Rong Zhao, Rong Zhao

“…A total of 355 cases were excluded due to relevant missing data, leaving a final analysis cohort of 414 cases. …”
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L-shaped association between oxidative balance score and vision-related functional burden in adults in the United States, NHANES 2005–2008 by Juntong Li, Juntong Li, Sheng Ye, Xiang Li, Xiang Li, Hui Liu, Yue Yang, Xuelei Lu, Heyue Jin, Li Liu, Li Liu

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the relationship between oxidative balance score (OBS) and vision-related functional burden (VRFB) in US adults.MethodsThe study utilized data from two consecutive cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2005 to 2008. …”
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New Symbiotic Stars from LAMOST DR10 Spectra and Multiband Photometry by Jing Chen, Liang Wang, Yin-Bi Li, Xiao-Xiao Ma, A-Li Luo, Zi-Chong Zhang, Ming-Yi Ding, Kai Zhang

“…Additionally, based on multiband photometric data from GALEX, Gaia, Two Micron All Sky Survey, ALLWISE, and several X-ray catalogs, we found 12 accreting-only SySt (acc-SySt) candidates, characterized by concurrent ultraviolet and infrared excess and accretion process. …”
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A deep learning approach for automated scoring of the Rey–Osterrieth complex figure by Nicolas Langer, Maurice Weber, Bruno Hebling Vieira, Dawid Strzelczyk, Lukas Wolf, Andreas Pedroni, Jonathan Heitz, Stephan Müller, Christoph Schultheiss, Marius Troendle, Juan Carlos Arango Lasprilla, Diego Rivera, Federica Scarpina, Qianhua Zhao, Rico Leuthold, Flavia Wehrle, Oskar Jenni, Peter Brugger, Tino Zaehle, Romy Lorenz, Ce Zhang

“…The Rey–Osterrieth complex figure (ROCF) is the state-of-the-art assessment tool for neuropsychologists across the globe to assess the degree of non-verbal visual memory deterioration. To obtain a score, a trained clinician inspects a patient’s ROCF drawing and quantifies deviations from the original figure. …”
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Unveiling biomarkers via plasma metabolome profiling for diabetic macrovascular and microvascular complications by Zhixi Li, Yuhan Ren, Feng Jiang, Kai Zhang, Xuan Meng, Yingfeng Zheng, Mingguang He

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Detecting retinal neurodegeneration in people with diabetes: Findings from the UK Biobank. by Roomasa Channa, Kyungmoo Lee, Kristen A Staggers, Nitish Mehta, Sidra Zafar, Jie Gao, Benjamin J Frankfort, Sharon Y L Chua, Anthony P Khawaja, Paul J Foster, Praveen J Patel, Charles G Minard, Chris Amos, Michael D Abramoff

“…<h4>Design/setting/participants</h4>Cross-sectional analysis, using the UK Biobank data resource. Separate general linear mixed models (GLMM) were created using DM and glycated hemoglobin as predictor variables for retinal thickness. …”
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Clinical analysis of vitrectomy combined with dexamethasone intraveal implant in the treatment of epiretinal membrane by WU Kunfang, GUO Meimei, LI Xiang, WANG Dingding

“…Perform statistical analysis of data using SPSS 29.0 soft ware (Independent sample t-test, Mann Whitney U-test and Pearson χ²-test). …”
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User-Driven Development of a Digital Behavioral Intervention for Chronic Pain: Multimethod Multiphase Study by Afra Selma Taygar, Sara Laureen Bartels, Rocío de la Vega, Ida Flink, Linnéa Engman, Suzanne Petersson, Sophie I Johnsson, Katja Boersma, Lance M McCracken, Rikard K Wicksell

“…In the design phase (phase 1), qualitative data from focus groups with patients (n=5; aged 37-51 years; 4/5, 80% women; 2/5, 40% diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; 3/5, 60% either undiagnosed or uncertain about their diagnosis) and therapists (n=12 licensed psychologists; aged 29-64 years; 9/12, 75% women) were collected to explore end-user preferences for the intervention design and content. …”
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The first experience of using upadacitinib in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in real clinical practice (results of the multicenter project “RACURS”) by V. N. Amirjanova, A. E. Karateev, E. Y. Pogozheva, A. A. Baranov, V. I. Mazurov, R. R. Samigullina, O. N. Anoshenkova, N. A. Lapkina, T. Yu. Grineva, E. L. Nasonov, A. M. Lila

“…During the first week of taking the drug, there was a marked decrease in pain from 60 to 30 mm on a visual analogue scale, which lasted until the third month of therapy. …”
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The i‐gel® supraglottic airway device compared to endotracheal intubation as the initial prehospital advanced airway device: A natural experiment during the COVID‐19 pandemic by Daniel B. Levi, Joris Hoogendoorn, Shenae Samuels, Lindsay Maguire, Ruben Troncoso, Scott Gunn, Matthew Katz, Christine VanDillen, Susan A. Miller, Jay L. Falk, Steven H. Katz, Linda Papa

“…Methods This pre/post study compared airway placement metrics in prehospital patients requiring advance airway management for non‐trauma‐related conditions. Data from EMS records were extracted over 2 years, 12 months pre‐pandemic, and 12 months post‐pandemic. …”
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The Contribution of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and its TrkB Receptor to Hippocampal Neuron Resistance to Ischemia-Reperfusion (Experimental Study) by Irina V. Ostrova, Maria Sh. Avrushchenko, Arkady M. Golubev, Nataliya V. Golubeva

“…We used the Olympus BX-41 microscope and Image Scope M, ImageJ 1.48 v, MS Excel software. Statistical data processing was performed using Statistica 7.0 software.Results. …”
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Effects of flow-responsive vacuum and pulsation with early attachment of the milking unit on teat tissue condition and milking performance in Holstein dairy cows by A. Singh, M.E. Spellman, H. Somula, K. Kakoulis, C.O. Paulrud, M. Wieland

“…We assessed machine milking-induced short-term teat tissue changes and teat-end hyperkeratosis by palpation and visual inspection postmilking. Electronic on-farm milk meters were used to assess milking characteristics. …”
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Extended-view totally extraperitoneal approach for midline primary and incisional ventral hernia repair: Initial results and experience from a single institution in Vietnam by Van Phu La, Vinh Phuc La, Hai Duong Tong, Minh Dien Tran, Tuan Tu Duong, Vimal Kumar Vasudeavan, Hadinata Prana, Anh Vu Doan

“…Follow-up continued until February 2025. Data were collected and analyzed on demographics, clinical characteristics, surgical details, postoperative outcomes, and recurrence. …”
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H‐Shaped Anatomical Titanium Plate: Biomechanical Validation and Clinical Application in the Treatment of Complex Posterior Wall/Column Acetabular Fractures by Qiaoli Zhang, Liang Jin, Xiaorui Hao, Weijie Zheng, Fei Zhou, Shuxin Zhang, Tianfeng Li, Xiaohui Xiong, Yihan He, Xiaojie Chen, Jiexin Huang

“…Additionally, we retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 53 patients (46 males, 7 females; mean follow‐up 24.6 ± 3.2 months) with the HTP at our hospital from April 2017 to January 2023. …”
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How to estimate the probability of a live birth after one or more complete IVF cycles? the development of a novel model in a single-center by Xiangyi Kong, Zhiqiang Liu, Chunyu Huang, Xiuyu Hu, Meilan Mo, Hongzhan Zhang, Yong Zeng

“…Then the model was verified using the validation data. The AUC was 0.801 (p < 0.01, 95% CI: 0.774–0.828). …”
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The effect of percussion massage therapy on the recovery of delayed onset muscle soreness in physically active young men—a randomized controlled trial by Haiwei Li, Liang Luo, Jing Zhang, Peipei Cheng, Qiang Wu, Xinping Wen

“…Measurements included the visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, knee joint range of motion (ROM), countermovement jump (CMJ), and integrated electromyography (iEMG). …”
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Sociodemographic factors associated with health-related quality of life in UK healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study by Christopher A. Martin, Rebecca F. Baggaley, Lucy Teece, Daniel Pan, Joshua Nazareth, Luke Bryant, Carol Rivas, Katherine Woolf, Manish Pareek, The UK-REACH study collaborative group

“…We also examined EQ-5D-5L visual analogue scale (VAS) scores using linear regression. …”
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Effectiveness of Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy and Limberg Flap Reconstruction in the Management of Pilonidal Sinus Disease: A Prospective Observational Study by S Vinith Balaji, K Thinagaran, Reegan Jose, Najeem Fazil, Mohana Vamsi, Arafath Iqbal

“…In Group A, PRP was applied both intraoperatively and during the postoperative follow-up, while Group B underwent excision followed by flap reconstruction using the Limberg flap technique. Data on key outcomes, including wound healing time, pain levels {measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)}, recurrence rates and postoperative complications, were collected over a 6-month period. …”
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