Implementation challenges of telerobotics in the infectious disease department in Iran: An integrated methodological approach by Farkhondeh Asadi, Mahrokh Anvari, Nahid Ramezan Ghorbani, Azam Sabahi

“…Therefore, the present study aimed to identify the challenges of implementing telerobotics in infectious departments in Iran. Methods: The present study is applied research carried out in two phases. …”
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OCT Biomarkers in Diagnostic of Uveitic and Radiation-induced Macular Edema by I. E. Panova, V. G. Gvazava, A. A. Bykhovsky, T. G. Zakaraiia

“…Objective: tо evaluate characteristic OCT biomarkers of onset and recurrent uveitic and radiation-induced macular edema (ME) and determine their significance in assessing best corrected visual acuity (BCVA).Patients and methods. 48 patients (56 eyes) with radiation-induced (24 eyes) and uveitic (32 eyes) ME were enrolled in the study. …”
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Assessing the Role of Adalimumab in Treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Findings from a Retrospective Study at a Reference Center by Austėja Šakaitytė, Inga Česnavičiūtė, Tadas Raudonis

“…Managing HS can be difficult, requiring biological therapy, specifically adalimumab. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on patients diagnosed with HS and treated with the TNF-α inhibitor adalimumab. …”
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The effects of femtosecond laser-assisted small incision lenticule extraction and phakic intraocular lens implantation on macular perfusion by Mohamed H. Said

“…Aim The aim of this study was to assess the effect of femtosecond laser-assisted small incision lenticule extraction (Femto-SMILE) and phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) implantation on macular and optic nerve perfusion utilizing optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA). Patients and methods This is a retrospective cohort study that included 60 eyes of 60 patients having moderate to high myopia (−7.0 to −15.0 D). …”
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Expanding the role of village malaria workers in Cambodia: Implementation and evaluation of four health education packages. by Mipharny Betrian, Dafne Umans, Moul Vanna, Sam Ol, Bipin Adhikari, Chan Davoeung, James J Callery, Yok Sovann, Thomas J Peto, Richard J Maude, Rob W van der Pluijm, Voeunrung Bunreth, Martin P Grobusch, Michèle van Vugt, Yoel Lubell, Lorenz von Seidlein, Arjen M Dondorp, Siv Sovannaroth, Dysoley Lek, Rupam Tripura

“…Activities related to the control of other health conditions could keep these community health workers relevant.<h4>Methods</h4>During 2022, 120 VMWs attended training at local health centres on four health education packages: 1. hygiene and sanitation; 2. disease surveillance; 3. management of mild illness; 4. vaccination and antenatal care. …”
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Clinical efficacy on acupuncture for perennial allergic rhinitis: a study protocol for a randomized clinical trial by Jia-xin Yang, Jia-xin Yang, Shu-ren Ming, Hui Chen, Yue-lai Chen

“…This trial investigates the comparative effectiveness and tolerability of acupuncture vs. placebo needling for allergic rhinitis patients.MethodsThis clinical trial features a stratified randomization scheme with 1:1 allocation, single-blind assessment, and a total sample size of 84 participants. …”
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Comparison of the effects of lidocaine and articaine used for buccal infiltration and supplemental palatinal infiltration anesthesia in maxillary molars with irreversible pulpitis:... by Duygu Kolay, Damla Kırıcı

“…Abstract Objectives The aim of the study was to compare the efficiency of buccal infiltration versus combination of buccal and palatal infiltration to anesthetize maxillary molars with symptomaticirreversible pulpitis, wither lidocaine or articaine are used. Material-methods This randomized clinical study was conducted on 80 patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis of the maxillary first and second molars. …”
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CT-based multi-regional radiomics model for predicting contrast medium extravasation in patients with tumors: A case-control study. by Lili Hu, Jingjing Zhang, Xiaofei Wu, Wenbo Xu, Zi Wang, Heng Zhang, Shudong Hu, Yuxi Ge

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To develop a non-contrast CT based multi-regional radiomics model for predicting contrast medium (CM) extravasation in patients with tumors.<h4>Methods</h4>A retrospective analysis of non-contrast CT scans from 282 tumor patients across two medical centers led to the development of a radiomics model, using 157 patients for training, 68 for validation, and 57 from an external center as an independent test cohort. …”
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Abstract 118: Ophtalmic‐ethmoidal dural arteriovenous fistula by Isaac E. Tello, Hector A. Montenegro

“…No other signs of focalization. No visual affectation. Methods Patient was evaluated at emergency room. …”
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Dynesys-Transition-Optima Does not Reduce the Risk of Adjacent Segment Degeneration Comparing to Posterolateral Fusion: Radiological and Clinical Outcomes by Kuan-Kai Tung, Cheng-Sheng Liu, Sheng-Chei Tseng, Yu-Hsein Lin, Yun-Che Wu, Cheng-Min Shih, Kun-Hui Chen, Cheng-Hung Lee, Chien-Chou Pan

“…Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess and compare the radiological and clinical short-term outcomes of PLF with those achieved through dynamic fusion using the DTO hybrid system. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 115 consecutive patients (DTO group: n = 33; PLF group: n = 82) who were followed up for at least 2 years after surgery. …”
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Retinal Postphotoreceptor Layers and Macular Electroretinogram in Retinitis Pigmentosa by I. V. Zolnikova, S. V. Milash, A. B. Chernyak, D. V. Levina, I. V. Egorova, E. V. Rogatina, E. A. Eremeeva, S. Y. Rogova

“…Purpose: to assess the inner retinal layer’s changes of the central retina in comparison with bioelectrical activity of macula assessed by MERG and with thickness of photoreceptor retinal layers in patients with retinitis pigmentosa.Patients and methods: 10 patients (20 phakic eyes) with RP were examined. …”
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Innovative 3D-printed porous TC4 prosthesis with nano-thin tantalum coating for treating complex wrist bone defects: A preliminary report of 3 cases by Chang Chen, Huaquan Fan, Ge Chen, Zhong Li, Puquan Wang, Fuyou Wang

“…The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical outcomes of TC4-based Ta-coated implants in addressing wrist bone defects, thereby offering valuable insights for future clinical applications. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted from October 2023 to December 2024 to assess the clinical efficacy of TC4-based Ta-coated implants. …”
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Risk factors for neuropathic pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis by ZHANG Yijing, ZHOU Xinjie, WANG Lei, FAN Kaiyong, LI Tieshan

“…Objective To investigate the onset of neuropathic pain (NP) in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and related influencing factors. Methods A total of 313 KOA patients who attended the outpatient service of Department of Rehabi-litation Medicine in our hospital from July 2023 to October 2024 were enrolled, and according to the scoring results of the PainDETECT questionnaire, they were divided into NP group and non-NP group. …”
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The effect of phacoemulsification of bilateral cataracts, performed at different intervals, on the macular area of the retina by I. E. Ioshin, A. I. Tolchinskaya, A. M. Bagirov

“…A comprehensive assessment of the state of macular retina after phacoemulsification of two eyes performed at different intervals between operations according to optical coherence tomography (OCT) data. Materials and methods. We examined 93 patients (186 eyes) aged 65.7 ± 1.6 years with bilateral age cataract after phacoemulsification of both eyes performed at different intervals between the operations: 1–5 days — 22 patients (44 eyes), 1–3 weeks — 31 patients (62 eyes), 4 or more weeks — 40 patients (80 eyes). …”
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The Trend of Increasing Primary Dysmenorrhea Prevalence in Mexican University Students by Mario I. Ortiz

“…Therefore, the aim of the present study was to compare the prevalence and characteristics of primary dysmenorrhea between two independent populations of Mexican university women over time (2010 versus 2020). Methods: An anonymous multiple-choice questionnaire was completed by two independent groups of students. …”
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Association of fear of childbirth and postpartum depression with perceived partner response during pregnancy by Bingfen Li, Tong Liu, Di Ma, Jingli Sun, Jinsong Liu

“…The aim of this study is to explore the association of fear of childbirth and postpartum depression with perceived partner response during pregnancy. Methods A longitudinal study was conducted at the Northern Theater Command General Hospital from June 2023 to April 2024. 289 pregnant women completed two surveys in total. …”
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Comparison of ExPress Implantation and Partial Deep Sclerectomy Combined with ExPress Implantation and Simultaneous Phacoemulsification by Marietta Frączkiewicz-Skok, Joanna Konopińska, Zofia Mariak, Marek Rękas

“…To compare the effectiveness and safety profile of ExPress implantation versus partial deep sclerectomy combined with ExPress implantation and simultaneous phacoemulsification. Patients and Methods. A prospective, randomized control study with 24-month follow-up was performed. 114 eyes were included, of which 42 eyes underwent phacoemulsification with simultaneous implantation of the Ex-Press device (ExPress), and deep sclerectomy with phacoemulsification and simultaneous implantation of the Ex-Press device (DS-ExPress) was performed in 72 eyes. …”
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Clinical Outcome of Single-Stage Decompression and Posterior Stabilization in Thoracolumbar Spinal Tuberculosis by Susanta Kumar Patro, Biswaranjan Nayak, Balappa Holeppagol Krishnamurthy, Arun Kumar, Debabrata Biswal, Prafulla Kumar Sahoo

“…Even though many investigators have reported favorable results with anterior decompression and stabilization surgery, due to the increased morbidity and complications, the posterior-only approach with decompression and stabilization has evolved as the operation of choice in recent time. Methods All patients aged between 18 and 70 years with clinically and radiologically proven symptomatic thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis who failed with conservative treatment for 4 weeks or developed neurologic weakness between the treatments are included in this study. …”
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The Impact of Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebra on Long-Term Surgical Outcome of Adjacent Single-Level Lumbar Discectomy by Farzad Omidi-Kashani, Seyed Alireza Ghoreishi, Arad Omidi-Kashani, Zohreh Mohammadi Arki

“…In this study, we evaluate the influence of LSTV on clinical outcomes of adjacent discectomy in young adults with lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Methods This retrospective study included two groups. …”
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Global trends and characteristics of metal–organic frameworks in cancer research: a machine-learning-based bibliometric analysis by Heyuan Niu, Haipeng Du, Zhe Ji, Xiaoping Li, Wanyi Xiao, Anqi He, Ping Yu, Gang Liu

“…This study aims to explore the potential and developmental trajectories of MOFs in cancer research through a bibliometric analysis. Methods The Web of Science Core Collection was searched for documents from its inception in 2009 to December 31, 2023. …”
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