Long-Term Complications of Neonatal Necrotic Enterocolitis: Twisting of Stenosed Small Intestine by V. P. Gavrilyuk, E. V. Donskaya, D. A. Severinov

“…The resection of this loop was performed, end-to-end anastomosis was formed according to the method of J. Louw. After the operation, the baby received treatment in the intensive care unit, enteral feeding on day 5, on day 9, after expanding the volume of feeding, he was transferred to the department of pediatric surgery. …”
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COL11A1 Polymorphisms Are Associated with Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma Severity by Yani Wan, Shengjie Li, Yanting Gao, Li Tang, Wenjun Cao, Xinghuai Sun

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TYPOLOGY AND FUNCTIONS OF READING PERFORMANCE IN CONTEMPORARY UKRAINIAN CHILDREN’S AND ADOLESCENT LITERATURE by Oleksandra A. Visych, Tetiana V. Mykhalchuk

“…To achieve this goal, we will employ the foundations of performative theory, particularly its literary applications, substantiated in the works of Peter Kivy and Päivi Kosonen, along with a comparative and typological method, drawing on concepts from receptive aesthetics and transactional reading theory, which we have adapted to analyse in-text reading scenes in order to uncover the dynamics of interaction between the imaginary reader and the imaginary author. …”
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Spatial and multilevel analysis of determinant factors for safely managed sanitation services in Ethiopia by Belay Desye, Abebe Kassa Geto, Chala Daba, Anmut Endalkachew Bezie, Semere Reda, Tadesse Sisay, Melaku Getachew, Leykun Berhanu

“…A total of 8,663 households were sampled using a stratified two-stage cluster sampling method. Arc-GIS version 10.7.1 software was used to visualize the spatial distribution of unimproved sanitation services. …”
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Improved clinical outcomes after arthroscopic partial rotator cuff repair with rotator interval shift for the treatment of massive irreparable anterior L-shaped rotator cuff tears by Yu-Sheng Chen, Fa-Chuan Kuan, Wei-Ren Su, Chih-Kai Hong, Yueh Chen, Kai-Lan Hsu

“…The study aimed (1) to present the short-term clinical and radiological outcomes of arthroscopic partial repair combined with rotator interval shift and (2) to identify risk factors associated with failure in restoring superior humeral head coverage. Method A retrospective review was conducted on arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs performed by a single surgeon between January 2018 and December 2022. …”
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Psychosocial and physiological health outcomes of outdoor green exercise versus indoor exercise in knee osteoarthritis patients coexisting with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomiz... by Yilin Jin, Yilin Jin, Xiang Geng, Qiaojie Wang, Feng Xue, Shengdi Lu, Lihua Huang

“…The purpose of this study is to evaluate the psychosocial and physiological outcomes for green exercise in KOA patients coexisting with T2DM compared to indoor exercise.MethodA prospective, randomized, open-label, parallel, multi-center clinical trial conducted at two hospitals in Shanghai that included 82 patients T2DM and KOA. …”
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Phytochemical Characterization, Bioactivities, and Nanoparticle-Based Topical Gel Formulation Development from Four <i>Mitragyna speciosa</i> Varieties by Pimporn Anantaworasakul, Weeraya Preedalikit, Phunsuk Anantaworasakul, Sudarshan Singh, Aekkhaluck Intharuksa, Warunya Arunotayanun, Mingkwan Na Takuathung, Songwut Yotsawimonwat, Chuda Chittasupho

“…Kratom NPs were prepared using a solvent displacement method. The resulting nanoparticles (NPs) exhibited sizes of 201.9–256.2 nm, polydispersity indices (PDI) below 0.3, and a zeta potential between −22.6 and −29.6 mV. …”
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Efficacy and safety of dexamethasone versus intravitreal aflibercept implants for macular edema: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Khaled Moghib, Trisha Shivashankar, Abdallah Abunamoos, Al Hasan Mia, Izere Salomon, Thoria Ghanm, Ammar Salah, Mohamed A. Aldemerdash, Mona I. Elshamy

“…Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the safety and efficacy of intravitreal aflibercept injections and dexamethasone implants in ME associated with DR and RVO. Method The study was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024577212). …”
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Objective dairy cow mobility analysis and scoring system using computer vision–based keypoint detection technique from top-view 2-dimensional videos by Shogo Higaki, Guilherme L. Menezes, Rafael E.P. Ferreira, Ariana Negreiro, Victor E. Cabrera, João R.R. Dórea

“…The model's performance was evaluated using the repeated holdout method, where the dataset was randomly divided into 80% for training and 20% for testing, repeated 10 times. …”
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The Pseudomonas aeruginosa T3SS can contribute to traversal of an in situ epithelial multilayer independently of the T3SS needle by Eric Jedel, Daniel Schator, Naren G. Kumar, Aaron B. Sullivan, Arne Rietsch, David J. Evans, Suzanne M. J. Fleiszig

“…Here, factors used by P. aeruginosa to traverse an epithelial multilayer in situ were studied by (i) leveraging the transparent properties and superficial location of the cornea, (ii) using our established method for enabling bacterial traversal susceptibility, and (iii) developing a novel strategy for accurate and quantitative localization of individual traversing bacteria in situ. …”
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Immediate efficacy of low-intensity focused ultrasound versus planar ultrasound in patients with myofascial pain syndrome of upper trapezius: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Yongjia Chen, Yannan Sun, Xize Li, Yijun Lin, Peijue He, Qian Wang

“…The objective is to compare the immediate therapeutic effects of low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) versus low-intensity planar ultrasound (LIPU) on pain and function in upper trapezius MPS. Method This study was designed as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial. …”
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Exploring Brain Activity in Different Mental Cognitive Workloads by Sahar Oftadeh Balani, Ali Fawzi Al-Hussainy, Alhan Abd Al-Hassan Shalal, Mohammed Ubaid, Zinab Aluquaily, Jaafar Alamoori, Saeid Motevalli

“…In this study, we utilized electroencephalography (EEG) analysis to investigate brain activity associated with varying mental cognitive workloads from a psychological perspective. Method: We employed a publicly accessible EEG dataset consisting of a cohort of 36 healthy volunteers (75% female), aged 18 to 26 years, while the participants were at rest or engaged in an arithmetic task to explore mental cognitive workload. …”
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Using high-frequency oscillations from brief intraoperative neural recordings to predict the seizure onset zone by Behrang Fazli Besheli, Zhiyi Sha, Jay R. Gavvala, Sacit Karamursel, Michael Quach, Chandra Prakash Swamy, Amir Hossein Ayyoubi, Alica M. Goldman, Daniel J. Curry, Sameer A. Sheth, David Darrow, Kai J. Miller, David J. Francis, Gregory A. Worrell, Thomas R. Henry, Nuri F. Ince

“…Methods In response, we have developed a computational framework that integrates sparse signal processing and ensemble learning to automatically detect genuine HFOs of intracranial EEG data. …”
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Lamellar keratoplasty using acellular porcine corneal stroma for the treatment of corneal ulcers by Yiming Hu, Lan Zhang, Lei Wu, Yao Zhu, Li Wu, Chenye Li, Youyang Ruan, Yunwei Hu, Feifei Wang, Zhirong Lin, Qifang Jin

“…ObjectiveThe study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of acellular porcine corneal stroma (APCS) for lamellar keratoplasty in the treatment of corneal ulcers.MethodsA total of 14 patients (14 eyes) diagnosed with corneal ulcers who underwent lamellar keratoplasty using acellular porcine corneal stroma at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University between June 2016 and May 2017 were recruited and followed up for at least 12 months. …”
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Evaluating Eye Drop Instillation Technique and Its Determinants in Glaucoma Patients by Xinbo Gao, Qiongman Yang, Wenmin Huang, Tingting Chen, Chengguo Zuo, Xinyan Li, Wuyou Gao, Huiming Xiao

“…To evaluate eye drop instillation technique and to explore its determinants in glaucoma patients. Methods. One hundred and thirteen patients diagnosed with glaucoma and self-administering topical antiglaucoma eye drops for at least 1 month were evaluated. …”
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Differential association between childhood trauma subtypes and neurocognitive performance in adults with major depression by Min Wang, Jinxue Wei, Yikai Dou, Yu Wang, Huanhuan Fan, Yushun Yan, Yue Du, Liansheng Zhao, Qiang Wang, Xiao Yang, Xiaohong Ma

“…However, the distinct impacts of different types of childhood trauma on neurocognitive processes in MDD remain unclear. Methods This study comprised 186 individuals diagnosed with MDD and 268 healthy controls. …”
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A Robust System for Super-Resolution Imaging in Remote Sensing via Attention-Based Residual Learning by Rogelio Reyes-Reyes, Yeredith G. Mora-Martinez, Beatriz P. Garcia-Salgado, Volodymyr Ponomaryov, Jose A. Almaraz-Damian, Clara Cruz-Ramos, Sergiy Sadovnychiy

“…Evaluation was conducted using objective quality metrics, such as Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Structural Similarity Index Measure (SSIM), Edge Preservation Index (EPI), and Perceptual Image Patch Similarity (LPIPS), demonstrating superior results compared to state-of-the-art methods in both objective measurements and subjective visual perception. …”
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Changes in Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Macular Ganglion Cell-Inner Plexiform Layer Thickness after Spinal Surgery in the Prone Position by Thoranis Deeprasertwit, Piya-Orn Bunyaprateeprat, Niphon Chirapapaisan, Sirichai Wilartratsami, Pratuangsri Chonphimai, Nuchanat Ritthison, Yanee Mukdar, Akarawit Eiamsamarng

“… Objective: Postoperative visual loss resulting from posterior ischemic optic neuropathy (PION) after spinal surgery is rare but devastating. …”
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Peripapillary Vessel Density in Eyes with Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment after Pars Plana Vitrectomy by Bing Lu, Pengfei Zhang, Haiyun Liu, Huixun Jia, Yang Yu, Fenghua Wang, Hong Wang, Xiaodong Sun

“…To investigate the vascular density of the optic nerve head (ONH) and macula using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in patients undergoing vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) and to evaluate associations with visual outcomes. Methods. Patients with RRD, successfully treated with a pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and a minimum three-month follow-up were included in this study. …”
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AI Dermatochroma Analytica (AIDA): Smart Technology for Robust Skin Color Classification and Segmentation by Abderrachid Hamrani, Daniela Leizaola, Nikhil Kumar Reddy Vedere, Robert S. Kirsner, Kacie Kaile, Alexander Lee Trinidad, Anuradha Godavarty

“…Traditional methods for skin color classification, such as visual assessments and conventional image classification, face limitations in accuracy and consistency under varying conditions. …”
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