Efficacy of intramuscular glucocorticoid injection in patients with lumbar radicular pain: a randomized controlled trial by Ezgi Boga Vijdan, Sibel Basaran, Mehmet Balal

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of intramuscular betamethasone injection on pain, disability, quality of life and electroneuromyography (ENMG) findings in patients with lumbar radicular pain (LRP). Methods Patients with LRP (n = 98) were evaluated between July 2022 and June 2023. …”
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External Validation and Comparison of Current Scoring Systems in Encrusted Ureteral Stent Management: a Multicenter Study by Mert Hamza Özbilen, Mehmet Çağlar Çakıcı, Erdem Kısa, Taylan Tığlı, Berk Yasin Ekenci, Burak Tüfekçi, Hilmi Sarı, İbrahim Güven Kartal, Ahmet Nihat Karakoyunlu, Gökhan Koç, Asıf Yıldırım, Hakan Erçil

“…ABSTRACT Purpose: To compare the external validation of four existing scoring systems for encrusted ureteral stents (EUS) and their relationship with stent indwelling time, stone-free rates, multiple surgery sessions, multimodal procedures, and prolonged operation times exceeding 120 minutes in total. Materials and Methods: The data of 208 patients who underwent surgery for EUS reviewed. …”
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Toward New Assessment in Sarcoma Identification and Grading Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques by Arnar Evgení Gunnarsson, Simona Correra, Carol Teixidó Sánchez, Marco Recenti, Halldór Jónsson, Paolo Gargiulo

“…<b>Methods:</b> In this study, we aim to explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically radiomics and machine learning (ML), to support sarcoma diagnosis and grading based on MRI scans. …”
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Integration of small needle knife in treating inflammatory factors, Th17 cell function, and magnetic resonance imaging evaluation in osteoporosis complicated by compression fractur... by Jian Wang, Hua Xiao, Yuanqiang Liang

“…It was to evaluate the use of a small needle knife (SNF) in conjunction with PVP to assess changes in inflammatory response, Th17 cell function, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) parameters in OVCF patients. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted using the clinical data of 138 patients with OVCF, who were categorized into PVP group (n = 65) and PVP + SNF group (n = 73). …”
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REVIEW OF: GOLUBKOVA O.N. FUNDAMENTALS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE PROFESSIONAL FIELD: TEXTBOOK by A.A. Bilyalova, A.N. Utekhina

“…It analyses research methods and emphasises the importance of a systematic approach in exploring the materials. …”
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How does onchocerciasis-related skin and eye disease in Africa depend on cumulative exposure to infection and mass treatment? by Natalie V S Vinkeles Melchers, Wilma A Stolk, Michele E Murdoch, Belén Pedrique, Marielle Kloek, Roel Bakker, Sake J de Vlas, Luc E Coffeng

“…Here, we introduce a new disease module within the established ONCHOSIM model to predict trends over time in prevalence of onchocercal morbidity.<h4>Methods</h4>We developed novel generic model concepts for development of symptoms due to cumulative exposure to dead microfilariae, accommodating both reversible (acute) and irreversible (chronic) symptoms. …”
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CURRENT PHARMACOTHERAPY FOR KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS: SPECIFIC FEATURES OF SYMPTOMATIC AND DISEASE MODIFYING EFFECTS. COMMUNICATION 1. SPECIFIC FEATURES OF THE SYMPTOMATIC EFFECTS OF CU... by E. S. Tsvetkova, N. G. Ionichenok, L. N. Denisov

“…Objective: to study the specific features of the symptomatic effect and tolerability of acetaminophen, glucosamine sulfate (GS), chondroitin sulfate (CS), and meloxicam in patents with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Subjects and methods. An 18-month open-label randomized prospective parallel-group trial enrolled 80 patients with knee OA who fulfilled the American College of Rheumatology criteria and signed the informed consent. …”
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Global trends of gamification in enhancing students’ social skills in physical education (2015–2025) by Rajip Mustafillah Rusdiyanto, Ari Wibowo Kurniawan

“…Objectives: This study aims to analyze global research trends on gamification in enhancing students' social skills, particularly in physical education, through a bibliometric analysis from 2015 to 2025. Methods: This study employed a bibliometric design. …”
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The Management of Children and Adolescents with Overactive Bladder Refractory to Treatment with Parasacral Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation by Carlos Eduardo Rocha Macedo, Antônio Vitor Nascimento Martinelli Braga, Felipe Santos Marimpietri, Beatriz Paixão Argollo, Glicia Estevam de Abreu, Maria Luiza Veiga da Fonseca, Ana Aparecida Nascimento Martinelli Braga, Ubirajara Barroso Jr.

“…This study aimed to describe and assess treatments for OAB in children who did not respond to pTENS. Material and Methods: This retrospective case series examined patients aged 4-17 years. …”
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Efficacy of spinal fusion in Brucella spondylitis: a systematic review by Kai He, Wenhua Xing

“…BackgroundBrucellosis affects more than 500,000 people worldwide each year, and brucellosis spondylitis is one of its most common complications, accounting for about 2–53 percent of cases.PurposeThe aim of this study was to systematically review the literature on the outcome of spinal fusion in patients with Borrelia burgdorferi spondylitis.Study designSystematic review.MethodsSeventeen studies including 746 patients treated with minimally invasive and/or open spinal fusion were reviewed. …”
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Effects of green exercise and walking in natural environments on physiological and cognitive health by Akan Bayrakdar, Elif Güneş

“…This study aims to examine the effects of walking exercises in natural environments on the physiological and cognitive health of university students. Materials and Methods. Thirty-two university students leading a sedentary lifestyle participated in the study. …”
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Enhanced Recovery after an Innovative Percutaneous Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for the Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Prospective Observational Study by Peng Yin, Haifeng Gao, Lijin Zhou, Daming Pang, Yong Hai, Jincai Yang

“…The objective of this study was to investigate the enhanced recovery clinical effects of an innovative percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (PE-TLIF) for the treatment of patients with LSS and degenerative instability. Methods. From January 2019 to March 2020, 51 patients with single-segment LSS and degenerative instability were prospectively included in our study (ChiCTR1900020679). …”
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Characterization of Primary Cilia Formation in Human ESC-Derived Retinal Organoids by Ke Ning, Ziming Luo, Tia J. Kowal, Matthew Tran, Rishab Majumder, Trent M. Jarin, Albert Y. Wu, Jeffrey L. Goldberg, Yang Sun

“…The purpose of this study is to characterize the primary cilia distribution in human embryonic stem cell (hESC-derived retinal organoid development. Materials and Methods. Retinal organoids were differentiated from a hESC line, harvested at various developmental timepoints (day 44-day 266), and immunostained with antibodies for primary cilia, including Arl13b (for the axoneme), AC3, and Centrin3 (for the basal body). …”
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Capsular Bag Performance of a Novel Hydrophobic Single-Piece Intraocular Lens by Klemens Waser, Klaus Straßmair, Leon Pomberger, Haidar Khalil, Peter Laubichler, Matthias Bolz, Nino Hirnschall

“…Abstract Introduction We conducted an evaluation of capsular bag performance of the Clareon CNA0T0 intraocular lens (IOL), focusing on postoperative anterior chamber depth (ACD), IOL tilt, and IOL decentration. Methods Inclusion criteria were bilateral age-related cataract and the ability to provide informed consent. …”
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Sociodemographic inequalities in the global burden trends and machine learning-based projections of periodontitis from 1990 to 2030 across different development levels by Amr Sayed Ghanem, Róbert Bata, Nóra Kovács, Attila Csaba Nagy

“…IntroductionOral diseases affect billions globally, with periodontitis contributing to significant health disparities and systemic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.MethodsThis study utilized the GBD 2021 dataset to assess the global burden of periodontitis across 204 countries, analyzing prevalence, incidence, and DALY rates. …”
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Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Topical Cyclosporine, Dexamethasone and Loteprednol in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis by Muhammad Shahid Naeem, Atif Mansoor Ahmed, Irum Abbas, Sumaira Rahim, Zyiemah Arif Kitchlew

“…Place and Duration of Study: Department of Ophthalmology, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore from 1st December 2019 to 30th June 2020. Materials & Methods: A randomized controlled trial in which one hundred and fifty patients of VKC (vernal keratoconjunctivitis) were enrolled in which 50 were from cyclosporine group, 50 were from dexamethasone group and 50 were from loteprednol group. …”
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Validity of heart rate measurements in wrist-based monitors across skin tones during exercise. by Stanley Hughwa Hung, Kelsey Serwa, Gillian Rosenthal, Janice J Eng

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate the accuracy of a wrist-based heart rate (HR) monitor at different exercise intensities across different skin tones.<h4>Methods</h4>Using a cross-sectional design, we compared HR measures from the wrist-based photoplethysmography Fitbit Charge 5 to the Polar H10 chest strap at rest and during the YMCA Protocol using a recumbent cycle ergometer. …”
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One-hole split endoscopy versus unilateral biportal endoscopy for lumbar degenerative disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical outcomes and complications by Chang Deng, Xugui Li, Congjun Wu, Wei Xie, Ming Chen

“…Abstract Background This study aims to systematically review and conduct a meta-analysis to assess the clinical outcomes and complications associated with the one-hole split endoscopy (OSE) and unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE) in the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease, thereby offering a reference for clinical decision-making. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted utilizing databases such as PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Database, China National Knowledge Network, Wanfang Database, and China Biomedical Literature Database, in conjunction with specific search terms. …”
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Interpretation of electroencephalography in infants by A. G. Koshchavtsev, S. V. Grechanyi

“…Aim: Based on published reports and our own observations, we aimed to assign the graphical elements of EEG into normal and abnormal groups and then identify up to five main graphic elements in each group to facilitate visual analysis and interpretation of EEG in young children.Materials and methods. …”
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Implementation of personalized frameworks in computational thinking development: implications for teaching in software engineering by Josué Guevara-Reyes, Mariuxi Vinueza-Morales, Erick Ruano-Lara, Cristian Vidal-Silva

“…However, traditional teaching methods often fail to accommodate diverse cognitive profiles, limiting students' ability to engage effectively with CT concepts. …”
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