Integrating circuit theory and network modeling to identify ecosystem carbon sequestration service flow networks by Chen Qu, Jia Xu, Wen Li, Yucen Zhai, Yiting Wang, Baozhu Liu, Shaoning Yan

“…Current methods for mapping ecosystem service flows often fail to accurately capture the diverse biogeographical environments associated with these service flows when visualizing the structural features of ecosystem service flow networks. …”
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Evaluating Interaction Techniques in XR Environments Through the Prism of Four EduGames by Ilias Logothetis, Vasiliki Eirini Chatzea, Iraklis Katsaris, Alexandros Papadakis, Vasileios Kontoulis, Dimitris Pirpiris, Myron Sfyrakis, Antonios Stamatakis, Nikolaos Vidakis

“…Performed analysis determines the context in which each technique is most effective, how different techniques can be combined, and how integration can be improved for optimal impact. Additionally, methods for transitioning from traditional interaction techniques to modern XR approaches utilizing 3D space and interaction requirements are proposed. …”
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COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND GROSS ANATOMICAL STUDIES ON THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR AND SUPRAORBITAL REGIONS OF ONE-HUMPED CAMEL (CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS) by Mohamed Marzok, Khalid M. Alkhodair, Mohamed Nazih, Mohamed W. El-Sherif

“…The study aimed to provide precise anatomical descriptions and assess the feasibility of surgical interventions within the orbital cavity via the orbital fossa. Materials and Methods: Twelve camel skulls and three fresh cadaveric heads of adult camels were procured from the faculty’s morgue and a local abattoir, respectively. …”
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Intervertebral Disc Rehydration after Lumbar Dynamic Stabilization: Magnetic Resonance Image Evaluation with a Mean Followup of Four Years by Li-Yu Fay, Jau-Ching Wu, Tzu-Yun Tsai, Tsung-Hsi Tu, Ching-Lan Wu, Wen-Cheng Huang, Henrich Cheng

“…To compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes in patients of different ages who underwent the Dynesys stabilization. Methods. This retrospective study included 72 patients (mean age 61.4 years) with one- or two-level lumbar spinal stenosis who underwent laminectomy and the Dynesys (Zimmer Spine, Minneapolis) dynamic stabilization system. …”
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Orexin-A and motion sickness: a systematic review of animal model studies by Xu Cai, Long Zhao, Xin Wang, Jiahui Chen, Ying Yuan, Biao Gao, Yanli You

“…Orexin-A, a hypothalamic neuropeptide, has recently garnered attention for its potential role in controlling motion sickness.ObjectiveTo summarize current knowledge on the effects and mechanisms of orexin-A in reducing motion sickness, identify gaps, and propose future research directions.MethodsFive qualified animal experiments were identified after searching PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Embase, and WoS. …”
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DRY EYE SYNDROME: PROBLEMS OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT by Светлана Ивановна Елгина, Евгения Алексеевна Созуракова, Елена Владимировна Рудаева, Наталья Степановна Черных, Кира Борисовна Мозес, Яэль Центер, Елизавета Евгеньевна Паньшина, Елизавета Дмитриевна Егорова, Алена Ивановна Пахолкина, Сона Ханларовна Мазанова

“…In recent years, a large number of research papers have been devoted to the causes, methods of diagnosis and treatment of this problem. …”
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Modification of the pneumatic retinopexy for the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with multiple-quadrant retinal breaks by Xin Zhang, Haixiu Wu, Shenchao Guo, Tiepei Zhu, Zhenyang Xiang, Gaochun Li, Enhui Li

“…PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a modified pneumatic retinopexy (PR) procedure for patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD), particularly those with multiple-quadrant retinal breaks that spanning more than three clock-hours of retinal arc.MethodsThis prospective case series included ten eyes of ten patients, all of whom underwent the PR surgery during hospitalization. …”
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Comparison of Clinical Results of Pulsed Radio Frequency and Mixed Injection of Corticosteroid and Local Anesthetic in Patients with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome by Arman Taheri, Foad Fouladi, Alireza Khajenasiri, Reza Atef-Yekta, Nader-Ali Nazemian-Yazdi, Fatemeh Arjmandnia

“…Present study designed for evaluating the effect of radiofrequency and corticosteroid injection in longterm treatment follow up for pain reduction and functional evaluation of shoulder joint. Methods: Sixty patients were analyzed equally in two treatment groups. …”
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Light sedation technique under BIS monitoring in extraction of mandibular impacted teeth: Application in 20 patients with dental anxiety by YU Tao, XIN Zhijun, SHANG Jiang, SUN Jing, QU Weidong

“…[Objective:] To explore the application effect of light sedation technique in impacted tooth extraction in patients with anxiety. [Methods:] Intravenous infusion of propofol was administered to 20 patients with mandibular impacted teeth anxiety, and the impacted teeth were removed when the bispectral index (BIS) reached 80-85. …”
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Evaluation of the RIFER procedure in treating high intersphincteric anal fistulas by Yan Ding, Yahong Xue, Yaqiu Miao, Huiting Zhu, Rui Ye, Xiaofeng Wang

“…This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the rectal incision, fistula excision, and reconstruction (RIFER) procedure for treating high intersphincteric anal fistulas.MethodsTwenty-six patients with high intersphincteric anal fistulas who were admitted to Nanjing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between September 2021 and March 2024 and underwent the RIFER procedure were included. …”
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Investigating the Relationship Between Kinesiophobia, Catastrophizing, Pain Intensity, Disability, and Gait Performance in Chronic Neck Pain by Mersad Ery, Maryam Saadat, Saiedeh Monjezi, Masumeh Hessam, Mohammad Mehravar, Negar Amirabadi

“…This study evaluates gait performance in patients with neck pain and explores the relationship between gait performance and kinesiophobia, pain catastrophizing, pain intensity, and disability. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 34 patients with chronic neck pain and 29 age- and sex-matched controls were recruited for this study. …”
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Interaction between apolipoprotein E genotypes, excessive daytime sleepiness, and cognitive function in obstructive sleep apnea patients by Fernanda Maurer Balthazar, Walter André dos Santos Moraes, James Richard Hunter, Gilmar Fernandes do Prado, Luciane Bizari Coin de Carvalho

“…Objective To examine the cognitive function of adults with and without EDS and with and without ApoEε4. Methods A total of 21 male and female patients aged between 33 and 79 years, underwent a clinical interview, ApoE genotyping, neuropsychological evaluation, polysomnography, and the application of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. …”
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Evaluation of Anxiety Levels in Patients Undergoing Intravitreal Injections and Associated Risk Factors Related to the Disease by Juan-Carlos Herranz-Heras, Almudena de-Pablo-Cabrera, Beatriz Alonso-Martín, Beatriz de-Lucas-Viejo, Marta de-Castro-Liébana, Enrique Mencía-Gutiérrez, Manuel-Jesús Ferro-Osuna, Carmen Romero, Javier Sambricio

“…Methods. Cross-sectional observational study with consecutive sampling of patients who were going to receive an intravitreal injection. …”
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The Clinical Features of Graves’ Orbitopathy with Elevated Intraocular Pressure by Shu-Xian Fan, Peng Zeng, Zi-Jing Li, Jing Wang, Jia-Qi Liang, Yun-Ru Liao, Yu-Xin Hu, Ming-Tong Xu, Mei Wang

“…To investigate the clinical characteristics of Graves’ orbitopathy (GO) with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) using the European Group of Graves’ Orbitopathy (EUGOGO) system. Methods. In this retrospective study, the clinical data of GO patients with elevated IOP (≥21 mmHg) were collected in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital from January 2010 to June 2016. …”
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stormTB: a web-based simulator of a murine minimal-PBPK model for anti-tuberculosis treatments by Roberto Visintainer, Anna Fochesato, Anna Fochesato, Daniele Boaretti, Stefano Giampiccolo, Stefano Giampiccolo, Shayne Watson, Micha Levi, Federico Reali, Luca Marchetti, Luca Marchetti

“…Drug-specific models are often tied to commercial software and developed on various platforms and languages, potentially hindering access and complicating the comparison of different compounds.MethodsThis work introduces stormTB: SimulaTOr of a muRine Minimal-pbpk model for anti-TB drugs. …”
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Comparison of the Clinical Outcomes between Echelette Extended Range of Vision and Diffractive Bifocal Intraocular Lenses by Xin Liu, Xiaohui Song, Wei Wang, Yanan Zhu, Danni Lyu, Xingchao Shentu, Peiqing Chen, Yibo Yu, Ke Yao

“…To compare the clinical outcomes of echelette extended range of vision (ERV) and diffractive bifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs). Methods. This is a prospective, consecutive, nonrandomized clinical trial. …”
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Surgical interventions for simple phakic fovea-splitting rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: a comparative study of scleral buckling and pars plana vitrectomy by Haiqin Zhu, Qintuo Pan, Zhaoliang Zhang, Zhaoliang Zhang, Zongduan Zhang, Zongduan Zhang, Xiaoyin Ma, Xiaoyin Ma, Xuting Hu, Xuting Hu

“…AimsTo compare the efficiency of scleral buckling (SB) and pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with or without SB in patients with primary simple phakic fovea-splitting rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).MethodsA retrospective case–control study included 101 patients aged <55 years diagnosed with phakic fovea-splitting RRD. …”
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Sleep, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and risk of cataract: a cross-sectional and prospective study from UK Biobank by Yu Peng, Yuzhou Zhang, Ka Wai Kam, Mary Ho, Sunny Au, Xiujuan Zhang, Mandy PH Ng, Patrick Ip, Alvin Young, Chi Pui Pang, Clement C. Tham, Li Jia Chen, Jason C. Yam

“…This study aimed to examine the independent and combined effects of sleep, PA, and SB on cataract risk using data from the UK Biobank. Methods The cross-sectional analyses included 440,645 participants from the UK Biobank with complete data on sleep, PA, and SB. …”
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Application of multimodal deep learning in the auxiliary diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases by Ting Li, Bowei Li, Yuying Jia, Lian Duan, Ping Sun, Xiaozhen Li, Xiaodong Yang, Hong Cai

“…This review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of multimodal data and deep learning methods that could help dermatologists diagnose and treat skin diseases.…”
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A rare case of keratitis due to co-infection with Plectosphaerella cucumerina and Acanthamoeba T5 genotype by Anita Raghavan, Jacob Lorenzo-Morales, Maitrayee Kaman Chabra, Shivaprakash Rudramurthy, Narendran Venkatapathy, Siddharth Narendran, Ram Rammohan

“…Aims: This report summarizes clinical findings, diagnosis, management, and long term outcomes of a recalcitrant Plectosphaerella and Acanthamoeba keratitis. Methods and materials: An otherwise healthy male patient presented with a corneal infiltrate with predominantly fungal characteristics, but atypical in terms of progression. …”
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