Comparison of the Effect of Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection at the Jianqian Acupoint with That of Oral Piroxicam in Patients with Nonspecific Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Clini... by Mohammadjavad Hadianfard, Seyedeh Niloofar Sepehrtaj, Lale Zare

“…In this study, the effects of corticosteroid injection at the Jianqian acupoint were compared with those of oral piroxicam in patients with NSSP. Methods: This single-blind randomized clinical trial involved 58 patients who were randomly allocated into two groups. …”

Back pain in the midwifery profession in northern Poland by Aleksandra Bryndal, Sebastian Glowinski, Kazimiera Hebel, Agnieszka Grochulska

“…The midwifery profession, similar to other healthcare occupations, is particularly predisposed to these issues. Methods This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of back pain among midwives and evaluate the associated disability levels using the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). …”
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Review of Big Data Implementation and Expectations in Smart Cities by Yingnan Zhuang, Jeremy Cenci, Jiazhen Zhang

“…This study seeks to fill gaps in the literature and elucidate the significance of big data and smart city research, offering a comprehensive analysis that aims to foster academic understanding, promote urban development, and drive technological innovation. Using bibliometric methods and Citespace software (6.2.R3), this study comprehensively examines the research landscape from 2015 to 2023, aiming to understand its dynamics. …”
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Does Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) Significantly Affect Myocardial Perfusion?: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis. by Xiaoxia Qin, Yanye Deng, Dandong Wu, Lehua Yu, Rongzhong Huang

“…Publication bias was assessed through visual inspection of the funnel plot as well as Begg's and Egger's testing.…”
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A comprehensive experimental and numerical study of Taylor–Couette flow on superhydrophobic surfaces by Ali Safari, Mohammad Hassan Saidi, Sajad Salavatidezfouli, Wei Ma, Shuhuai Yao

“…The simulations were conducted using both medium and high fidelity numerical methods, including unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes and large eddy simulation, which were validated against experimental results in terms of shear stress and velocity profiles. …”
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Clinical features and outcomes of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments in Acute Retinal Necrosis by Shabtab Nasir, Samreen Mehfooz, Soumyava Basu, Rajeev R. Pappuru, Mudit Tyagi

“…This study aims to analyze the clinical characteristics, treatment outcomes, and factors influencing RRD outcomes in ARN patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective review of ARN and ARN-related RRD cases diagnosed between 2014 and 2023 at a tertiary eye institute in South India was conducted. …”
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Efficacy of music intervention on pain and anxiety in patients undergoing cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lanzhu Su, Yuanyuan Zhang, Lixin Lu

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy in reducing anxiety and pain among patients undergoing cataract surgery.MethodsRelevant studies up to May 2024 were identified by searching PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science, CNKI, and Wanfang databases. …”
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Outcomes of One-Stage Arthroscopic Ankle and Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis with External Fixation for Septic Ankle and Hindfoot Arthritis: A Case-Series Study by Ying Li MD, Wenjing Li MD

“…The purpose of this study is to investigate the outcomes of one-stage arthroscopic ankle and tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis in the treatment of septic ankle and hindfoot arthritis. Methods: A retrospective consecutive case-series study was conducted involving 6 patients diagnosed with acute or chronic septic ankle or hindfoot arthritis, who underwent operative intervention entailing thorough debridement, arthroscopically assisted one-stage ankle or TTC fusion, and external fixation. …”
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Comparative analysis of bone metabolism and inflammatory markers in tibiofibular fractures following closed reduction and fixation: A retrospective study by Li Lingfeng

“…Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of closed reduction and internal fixation (CRIF) versus closed reduction and external fixation (CREF) in treating tibiofibular fractures, focusing on their impact on bone metabolism and inflammatory responses. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 95 patients with tibiofibular fractures, categorised into the CRIF group (CRIFG) and the CREF group (CREFG). …”
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Perception of Light Environment in University Classrooms Based on Parametric Optical Simulation and Virtual Reality Technology by Zhenhua Xu, Jiaying Chang, Cong Han, Hao Wu

“…The analysis of eight virtual conditions (varying window-to-wall ratios and lighting methods) revealed that mixed lighting performed best in light perception, spatial perception, and overall evaluation. …”
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Modular (universal) CAR-T platforms in vivo: a comprehensive systematic review by Afraa Mohammad, Anna Yurina, Tatiana Simonyan, Daniil Chistyakov, Rand Salman, Ksenia Zornikova, Elizaveta Minina, Apollinariya Bogolyubova

“…This systematic review seeks to evaluate the different parameters of modular CAR-T platforms performance in animal models.MethodsA systematic search of literature in the PubMed database and in Google Scholar and BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine) search engines was performed according to predefined eligibility criteria. …”
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Predictors of reduced quality of life in patients with systemic sclerosis by A. A. Klimenko, E. P. Mikheeva, N. A. Shostak

“…To study the predictors of a decrease in the quality of life of patients with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) in the Russian population.Materials and methods. The study included 60 patients with a reliable diagnosis of SSc: 58 women and 2 men. …”
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Energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index is associated with chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus in Hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study by Hosein Rostami, Marjan Delkhosh

“…This study aimed to determine the association of Energy-adjusted dietary inflammatory index (E-DII) index with the risk and severity of CKD-aP in hemodialysis patients. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 HD patients. …”
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Development and validation of machine learning models for osteoporosis prediction in chronic kidney disease patients: Data from National Health and Nutrition Examination survey by Hui Li, Ya Zhang, Chong Zhang

“…Objective To develop and validate machine learning models to predict osteoporosis risk in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Methods Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2005–2010, 2013–2014, 2017–2018) included 50,463 participants. …”
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Comparison of the Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Intra-Articular Injection of Corticosteroids and Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy by Danial Pourghaz, Mahdi Tavassoli, Mehrdad Mostafaloo, Rahmatollah Jowkar, Fatemeh Hosseinpour

“…The present study aimed to compare the treatment outcomes of PRP and CS in RC tendinopathy. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted as a double-blind clinical trial on patients with RC tendinopathy. …”
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Evaluation of Pain and Anxiety Levels After Periodontal Treatment by Ebru Sarıbaş, Mehmet Cudi Tuncer

“…The aim of this study is to evaluate the possible relationships between pain perception and dental anxiety in individuals who underwent supragingival scaling. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> In our study, 226 individuals (114 female and 112 male) who were referred to the Dicle University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology and who underwent supragingival scaling treatment were included. …”
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Comparison of Initial Alignment Efficiency and Pain Perception of Three Copper-Nickel-Titanium Archwires of Different Manufacturers in Orthodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical T... by Nidhi Agrawal, Javed Sodawala, Stuti Shukla, Yara Abdulelah Olfat, Abdulkader Omar Taher, Tala Abdulelah Olfat

“…Introduction: Laboratory studies have demonstrated that copper–nickel–titanium (CuNiTi) archwires from different manufacturers differ in their mechanical properties due to variations in their composition. Materials and Methods: Forty-five patients requiring fixed orthodontic treatment in mandibular arch were randomly divided into three groups (Group O = 0.014″ Copper NiTi preformed archwires, ORMCO, Group 3M = 0.014″ SmartClip NiTinol Heat-activated 3M Unitek, Group AO = 0.014″ Tanzo Copper Nickel Titanium archwire, American Orthodontics). …”
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The Role of Disease Activity as a Determinant of Central Sensitivity and Body Awareness in Fibromyalgia Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Yasemin Mirza, Adem Küçük

“…Purpose: The present study aimed to identify the influence of disease activity on central sensitization (CS) and body awareness in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) patients. Materials and Methods: Forty-five patients with FMS (mean age: 45.9 (6.9) years, median disease duration: 3 (2-6) years) were participated this cross-sectional study. …”
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The effect of CHIN-SKIP sports game intervention on motor ability in preschool children aged 5–6 years by Shiqing Zhang, Min Liu, Jianhang Sun, Jianxiang Chong, Jiahua Ma

“…IntroductionTo evaluate the efficacy of CHIN-SKIP sports game intervention in enhancing motor ability among preschool children aged 5–6 years.MethodsFrom September to December 2024, a total of 60 preschool children (aged 5–6 years) were randomly selected from two large classes at DM kindergarten and equally allocated to either the experimental group (n = 30) or control group (n = 30), with balanced gender distribution between groups. …”
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Identification of unmet palliative care needs of nursing home residents: A scoping review protocol. by Patrice Crowley, Mohamad M Saab, Nicola Cornally, Isabel Ronan, Sabin Tabirca, David Murphy

“…<h4>Aim</h4>The aim of this scoping review is to map and summarise the evidence on identifying unmet palliative care needs of residents in nursing homes.<h4>Methods</h4>This scoping review will be guided by the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis. …”
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