Intralesional treatment of lymphatic malformations with emphasis on Picibanil (OK-432) sclerotherapy: a systematic review by Olívia Helena Gomes Patatas, Dov Goldenberg, Rolf Gemperli

“…INTRODUCTION: We performed a retrospective systematic review of studies reporting the use of Picibanil for treatment of lymphatic malformations (LMs). METHODS: We searched the PubMed database for available studies, including those published between January 1990 and April 14, 2013. …”
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Research trends between acquired immune deficiency syndrome and hematological malignancies: a bibliometric analysis by Qiwen Zhou, Hao Sun, Shanshan Fan, Lan Luo, Jianhua Ji, Zejiao Jiang, Haiyan Min

“…Abstract Objective This study examines the well-documented association between HIV/AIDS and hematological malignancies, where HIV infection increases the risk of developing these conditions, using bibliometric analysis to explore research trends and global patterns. Methods A bibliometric analysis was performed using the Web of Science Core Collection database, focusing on English-language articles related to “HIV/AIDS” and “hematological malignancies” published from 1979 to August 2024, employing VOSviewer, CiteSpace, and R package “Bibliometrix” for data analysis and visualization. …”
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Evaluating the Analgesic Efficacy of Conventional versus Ultrasound-guided Bilateral Superficial Cervical Plexus Block in Thyroid Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Shivani Gautam, Sushil Guria, Bhavya Krishna

“…Our aim was to compare the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided versus the landmark technique of BSCPB in patients undergoing thyroid surgeries. Materials and Methods: Sixty patients (19–64 years) undergoing thyroid surgeries were divided into two groups – Group US (n = 30): patients undergoing ultrasound-guided BSCPB and Group LM (n = 30): patients undergoing landmark technique for BSCPB. …”
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Construction and Validation of a Digital Twin-Driven Virtual-Reality Fusion Control Platform for Industrial Robots by Wenxuan Chang, Wenlei Sun, Pinghui Chen, Huangshuai Xu

“…Traditional industrial robot programming methods often pose high usage thresholds due to their inherent complexity and lack of standardization. …”
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Comparison of pull-out bond strength and microleakage of lithium disilicate onlay with and without immediate dentin sealing by Aruna Krishnan, Nishitha Arun, Mohammad Fareed, Nisha Manila, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari

“…This study aims to enhance the adhesion of lithium disilicate onlays by employing immediate dentin sealing (IDS) and evaluates its effectiveness by comparing pull-out bond strength and microleakage with and without IDS. Methods: Extracted human premolars were prepared and categorized into two distinct groups: Group A (with IDS) and Group B (without IDS). …”
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Trends in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in thoracic surgery from a bibliometric insight by Yafeng Liu, Tianze Zhang, Tong Gao, Guanghua Li, Guangquan Xu

“…In this study, the developmental trajectory, current research status, and prospective trends of ERAS in thoracic surgery were systematically analyzed through bibliometric and visual analysis techniques. Methods Literature pertaining to ERAS in thoracic surgery was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). …”
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Structural, Functional, and Cellular Analysis of a Case of Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy (AZOOR) by Mattia Iuliano, Marco Lombardo, Benedetto Falsini, Jacopo Sebastiani, Michele D’Ambrosio, Francesco Martelli, Andrea Cusumano

“…This study aimed to analyze RPE and PR cells in a case of acute zonal occult outer retinopathy (AZOOR) using AO-TFI. <b>Methods:</b> A patient affected by AZOOR underwent a comprehensive eye examination, perimetry, electroretinography (ERG), autofluorescence, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) during the acute phase (T0). …”
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Dermoscopy of Non-Melanocytic Skin Tumors: A Descriptive Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital by Deeptara Pathak Thapa, Sajana Bhandari, Harihar Adhikari, Sammi Joshi

“…Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the dermoscopic features of non-melanocyte skin tumors of skin Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional hospital-based study including patients clinically diagnosed as non-melanocytic epidermal tumors was conducted. …”
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Anatomical Description of the Duct System of the Pancreas: A Cadaveric and Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography Study by Anjali Singh, Suraj Prakash, Shaifaly Madan Rustagi

“…Objectives: This study was aimed at observing, understanding, and analyzing recorded variations of the ductal anatomy of the pancreas with the purpose of reviewing the literature on pancreatic duct anatomy, and underlining its importance in daily invasive endoscopic and surgical practice. Methods: A total of 10 cadaveric pancreas and duodenum were obtained en bloc from the abdomen. …”
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Histopathological spectrum of upper-gastrointestinal lesions on endoscopic biopsies by Tejas Atulbhai Contractor, Himali Parsotambhai Thakkar, Anupama Ishwar Dayal, Sandesh Omprakash Agrawal, Hani Kamleshbhai Patel

“…Methods: This cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary care center in Gujarat, India, from July 2019 to October 2021. …”
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How I do it: modified lichtenberger-brown tracheoesophageal puncture procedure by Nikolay R. Sapundzhiev, Asen G. Asenov, Blagovesta Spasova, Petya S. Genova, Georgi I. Davidov, Darina Ivanova

“…Different TEP approaches exist. Methods We retrospectively reviewed our series of patients who underwent TEP by a novel technique, based partially on the Lichtenberger endo-extralaryngeal needle carrier. …”
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OCT in Oncology and Precision Medicine: From Nanoparticles to Advanced Technologies and AI by Sanam Daneshpour Moghadam, Bogdan Maris, Ali Mokhtari, Claudia Daffara, Paolo Fiorini

“…Beyond these innovations, integrating OCT with multimodal imaging methods, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), and ultrasound, offers a more comprehensive approach to disease assessment, particularly in oncology. …”
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YOLOv8 framework for COVID-19 and pneumonia detection using synthetic image augmentation by Uddin A Hasib, Raihan Md Abu, Jing Yang, Uzair Aslam Bhatti, Chin Soon Ku, Lip Yee Por

“…This study aims to develop a robust framework that integrates synthetic image augmentation with advanced deep learning (DL) models to address dataset imbalance, improve diagnostic accuracy, and enhance trust in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven diagnoses through Explainable AI (XAI) techniques. Methods The proposed framework benchmarks state-of-the-art models (InceptionV3, DenseNet, ResNet) for initial performance evaluation. …”
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Immersive learning of the young generation using a mobile learning lab by Eduard N. Ayubov, Svetlana V. Neveleva

“…The development of the modern education system involves the introduction of modern technologies and innovative educational projects into the educational process, including immersive teaching methods. Immersive learning is the most effective and safe way to develop sustainable skills for safe behavior in various emergency and dangerous situations. …”
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Association between polyunsaturated fatty acids dietary intake and pulmonary function among American children: NHANES 2007–2012 by Mengmeng Ding, Shuyan Qie, Hanming Wang

“…Based on this, we further investigated the correlation of PUFAs intake in diet with pulmonary function in healthy American children.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database of children aged 6–17 in the United States from 2007 to 2012. …”
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Advancing cotton fiber research with variable-pressure scanning electron microscopy by Fang Bai, M. Andrew Jansen

“…Both types stabilize through secondary cell wall development, with the mature narrow fibers being particularly valued for spinning into fine, strong yarns, suitable for premium cotton fabrics. Traditional methods for studying fiber development and cell types, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), are often time-intensive and costly. …”
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Infrared Photography: A Novel Diagnostic Approach for Ocular Surface Abnormalities Due to Vitamin A Deficiency by Hideki Fukuoka, Chie Sotozono

“…Conventional examination methods are capable of detecting advanced changes; however, subtle conjunctival abnormalities may be overlooked, potentially delaying the administration of appropriate interventions. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of neutrophil extracellular traps induced by protozoan and helminth parasites (2008–2024) by Tamara Muñoz-Caro, Elvira M. Saraiva, Rafael M. Mariante

“…However, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis that compiles these findings and identifies research hotspots and trends in this field is still lacking.MethodsWe utilized the Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus databases to retrieve original articles on NETs induced by protozoa and helminths. …”
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Epidemiological trends and disparities in the global burden of bacterial skin diseases among children and adolescents from 1990 to 2021: an analysis based on GBD 2021 by Hongen Guo, Peixin Zheng

“…Date analysis and visualization were performed using the R programming language. …”
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Mixed reality-assisted versus landmark-guided spinal puncture in elderly patients: protocol for a stratified randomized controlled trial by Lei Gao, Haichao Zhang, Yidi Xu, Yanjun Dong, Lu Sheng, Yongqian Fan, Chunhui Qin, Weidong Gu

“…This stratified randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of mixed reality-assisted spinal puncture (MRasp) with that of landmark-guided spinal puncture (LGsp) performed by novice practitioners in elderly patients. Methods This prospective, single-center, stratified, blocked, parallel randomized controlled trial will include 168 patients (aged ≥ 65 years) scheduled for elective surgery involving spinal anesthesia. …”
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