Underground electronic fence system based on UWB technology by Kai TAN, Yu HU, Jianbo DAI

“…The system achieves centimeter-level high-precision positioning through UWB technology, combined with a Time-of-Flight (TOF) ranging optimization algorithm for multi-base station synchronous localization, overcoming the limitations of single-base station configurations in traditional positioning methods and enabling seamless collaborative tracking of tags across multiple devices in complex underground environments. …”
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Exploring the impact of dysgeusia on sensory perception, appetite, and texture during oral nutritional supplement consumption in head and neck cancer and multiple myeloma patients by Ghias Kulsoom, Krawczyk Janusz, Gupta Ananya

“…This unique study investigates how dysgeusia affects taste and texture perceptions during ONS consumption in this cohort, employing Temporal Dominance of Sensations (TDS) and Check-All-That-Apply (CATA) methods to capture dynamic sensory responses. Sixty-one cancer patients (31 with dysgeusia, 30 without) evaluated five sequential sips of a neutral-flavoured ONS, rating taste and texture using CATA and assessing liking, thirst, hunger, and fullness on hedonic and Visual Analogue Scales.Our findings indicate that dysgeusia patients reported heightened perceptions of sweet, caramel, vanilla, and creamy attributes, while non-dysgeusia patients favoured more fluid and neutral textures like runny and viscous. …”
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Relationship between morphometric measurements and blood parameters in horses with varying adiposity levels and physiological conditions by Arash Omidi, Aria Rasooli, Saeed Nazifi, Abbas Heydari, Mohammad Seirafinia

“…Study design Cross‐sectional observational. Methods A total of 50 horses were included in the study and categorized into groups based on their body condition score (BCS) and cresty neck score (CNS). …”
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Nonpharmacological interventions for the reduction of post-operative pain after ambulatory surgery: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials by Kevin Tololiu, Jed Duff, Krisztina Csokasi

“…Design: Systematic review Methods: An electronic search of PubMed, CINAHL (via EBSCOhost), Embase, and Cochrane library was undertaken to screen and assess the studies of nonpharmacological intervention in reducing post-operative pain in ambulatory surgery. …”
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Ophthalmic surgeries at a Nigerian teaching hospital from the perspectives of undergraduate medical education by Abdulraheem Olarongbe Mahmoud, Abdulkabir Ayansiji Ayanniyi, Yinka Ologunsua, Susannah Adepoju

“…Background: An appraisal of the profile of ophthalmic surgeries performed at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital (LAUTECHTH), Ogbomosho, Nigeria over a seven-year period with a view to harnessing their potentials for maximising ophthalmic experiences of medical students. Methods: A retrospective review of ophthalmic surgery records over a seven-year period (2013–2019) at LAUTECHTH. …”
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298 Leveraging community engagement studios (CE Studios) to develop an interview guide addressing the sexual health needs of justice-involved youth by Chioma Kas-Osoka, Mariah Chambers, Stephania T. Miller, Velma Murry, Jennifer Erves

“…Outline the process of using CE Studio(s) to redesign an interview guide for service providers of youth involved in the justice system. Methods/Study Population: Service-providers provide a critical lens with which to view the sexual health needs of justice-involved youth. …”
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Learning factors influencing second language proficiency: a cross-cultural comparative study of English and Chinese L2 learners by Xuancheng Wu, Xin Wen, Juan Lu, Weizhi Liu

“…This study bridges this gap by examining learning motivation, strategies, and styles across ESL learners and Chinese second language (CSL) learners. Methods We surveyed 312 learners, using the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) and the Perceptual Learning Style Preference Questionnaire (PLSPQ), College English Test (CET) and the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) to assess variables. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF CLEFT LIP AND PALATE SEVERITY ON SURGICAL OUTCOMES by Ruby Riana Asparini, Nur Khalida Zia, Bragastio Sidharta, Jeyasree Sakthivel, Bhuvana Sri Naga

“…Generally, the severity of cleft lip and/or palate is influenced by the severity of the preoperative cleft. Methods: This study used a retrospective cohort design taken from 40 medical records at Cleft Lip and Palate (CLP) Center Faculty of Medicine University of Muhammadiyah Malang. …”
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A hybrid machine learning model with attention mechanism and multidimensional multivariate feature coding for essential gene prediction by Wu Yan, Fu Yu, Li Tan, Li Mengshan, Xie Xiaojun, Zhou Weihong, Sheng Sheng, Wang Jun, Wu Fu-an

“…In the model, GCN was used to extract feature encoding information from the visualized graphics of gene sequences and the attention mechanism was combined with Bi-LSTM to assess the importance of each feature in gene sequences and analyze the influences of different feature encoding methods and data imbalance. …”
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Decreased Choroidal Vascular Index in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension by Hang Wang, Rui Wang, Le Cao, William Robert Kwapong, Ruishan Liu, Fayun Hu, Bo Wu

“…We also explored the ability of the choroidal parameters to reflect elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients with IIH. Methods This observational study recruited patients diagnosed with IIH and healthy controls. …”
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Transmission Electronic Microscopy of Vibrio cholerae Biofilms on Chitin-Containing Substrates by S. V. Titova, I. R. Simonova, E. A. Menshikova, V. S. Osadchaya

“…The ability to form a biofilm in V. cholerae depends on the presence of a factor, toxin-corrected adhesion pili (TCP), which are synthesized by the tcp A-F genes. One of the key methods for studying biofilms is microscopy. It allows one to visualize the structural elements and study various parameters of biofilms and the effects of various factors on them. …”
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Ocular sequelae of congenital toxoplasmosis in Brazil compared with Europe. by Ruth E Gilbert, Katherine Freeman, Eleonor G Lago, Lilian M G Bahia-Oliveira, Hooi Kuan Tan, Martine Wallon, Wilma Buffolano, Miles R Stanford, Eskild Petersen, European Multicentre Study on Congenital Toxoplasmosis (EMSCOT)

“…Evidence is accumulating that more virulent genotypes of Toxoplasma gondii predominate in South America.<h4>Methods</h4>We compared prospective cohorts of children with congenital toxoplasmosis identified by universal neonatal screening in Brazil and neonatal or prenatal screening in Europe between 1992 and 2003, using the same protocol in both continents.…”
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The physical therapy efficacy index and chart: a stimulus for value-based healthcare using real-world data by Henri Kiers, Richard A.W. Felius, Martijn W. Heijmans, Arie C. Verburg

“…We propose an instrument that provides a clear overview of both the costs and returns of a treatment to improve the quality of care while keeping the costs affordable. Methods First, a general value-based healthcare concept was developed as an efficacy index. …”
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Oral health-related quality of life among Belgrade adolescents by Gajić Milica, Lalić Maja, Kalevski Katarina, Marjanović Marjan

“…That is why the aim of this study was to investigate the associations between dental status, dental anxiety and oral health-related behavior and oral healthrelated quality of life as captured by Oral Impacts on Daily Performances (OIDP) index. Methods. This crosssectional survey included representative sample of 404 adolescents (15 years old), randomly recruited from high schools in Belgrade, Serbia. …”
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Quality of life in persons living with advanced glaucoma in South India by Gopinath Madheswaran, Subash Sukumar, Evangeline Golda Victor, Saranya Sachi Balasubramaniam, Chinnasamy Balasubramanian

“…Abstract Purpose Glaucoma can significantly affect visual functions, independence, mobility, and quality of life (QoL), particularly in the advanced stage. …”
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Quality and reliability evaluation of pancreatic cancer-related video content on social short video platforms: a cross-sectional study by Yuting Lei, Foqiang Liao, Xin Li, Yin Zhu

“…Methods A total of 265 PC-related videos were retrieved from three short video-sharing platforms: TikTok, Bilibili, and Kwai. …”
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Percutaneous paravertebral endoscopic decompression for the treatment of far-out syndrome involving the L5 nerve root: technical report and preliminary results by Fei Yang, Chaoqun Feng, Ke Li, Xiaohong Fan, Rigao Chen

“…Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to describe the technique of percutaneous paravertebral endoscopic decompression for the treatment of far-out syndrome and to analyze the early clinical results of this technique. Methods From April 2021 to June 2023, a retrospective study was conducted on patients with far-out syndrome who underwent percutaneous paravertebral endoscopic decompression at Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. …”
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Non-Verbal Working Memory in Post-Stroke Motor Aphasia: A Pilot Study Using the Tactual Span by Eyal Heled, Ohad Levi, Elana Strobinsky, Gabi Zeilig

“…The current study’s objectives were to compare tactile and visuospatial WM in patients with post-stroke motor aphasia and to validate the one-hand version of the Tactual Span task as a clinical measure of WM. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 29 participants—14 with post-stroke motor aphasia and 15 healthy controls—completed a battery of cognitive tests, including the Raven’s Colored Progressive Matrices Test, the Visuospatial Span, the Tactual Span, and a visual 1-Back task. …”
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The Effect of a Loading Dose Regimen in the Switch to Brolucizumab for Patients with Aflibercept-Resistant nAMD by Hiroyuki Kamao, Erika Mitsui, Yuto Date, Katsutoshi Goto, Kenichi Mizukawa, Atsushi Miki

“…To evaluate the one-year outcomes of switching to brolucizumab with and without a loading dose regimen (three monthly injections) in eyes with aflibercept-resistant neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Methods. We retrospectively studied nAMD patients who had retinal exudate under bimonthly injections of aflibercept and were switched to brolucizumab from aflibercept. …”
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Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Facoemulsification of Hypermature Cataract by Yo. N. Yousef, S. N. Yousef, A. S. Vvedenskiy, K. S. Avetisov, L. Alkharki

“…The development and clinical study of optimized femtosecond laser-assisted phacoemulsification (PE) technology of hypermature cataract. Patients and methods. Femtosecond laser-assisted PE of hypermature cataract was performed in 72 patients (72 eyes). …”
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