More than just visits: Timing, frequency, and determinants of effective antenatal care in Bangladesh - BDHS 2007 to 2017-18. by Md Hasibul Islam Jitu, Awan Afiaz, Raaj Kishore Biswas

“…<h4>Data</h4>Nationally representative data from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys (BDHS) conducted in 2007 (n = 3050) and 2017-18 (n = 4544) on women aged 15-49 years.<h4>Methods</h4>We investigated two binary outcome variables: late ANC, defined as the initiation of ANC visits after 12 weeks of gestation, and low ANC, defined as having less than four ANC visits. …”
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Optical coherence tomography angiography and progressive retinal nerve fiber layer loss in mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma. by Zia Sultan Pradhan, Thanemozhi Srinivasan, Shruthi Sreenivasaiah, Dhanaraj As Rao, Sujani Shroff, Sathi Devi, Carroll A B Webers, Harsha Laxmana Rao

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate the association between optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography measurements and progressive retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) loss in eyes with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma.<h4>Methods</h4>In this prospective study, 111 quadrants of 59 eyes with mild-moderate open-angle glaucoma were longitudinally evaluated for a minimum of 2 years with at least 3 OCT scans performed. …”
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Pain and discomfort perceived during the initial stage of active fixed orthodontic treatment by Hamid Rakhshan, Vahid Rakhshan

“…This study assessed the intensity and duration of pain and discomfort caused by active orthodontic treatment. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study examined 67 patients (22 men, 45 females; age range: 18–32 years) undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. …”
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123I-FP-CIT brain SPECT (DaTSCAN) imaging in the diagnosis of patients with movement disorders: First results by Jauković Ljiljana, Ilić Tihomir V., Dopuđa Marija, Ajdinović Boris

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of 123I-FP-CIT brain SPECT scintigraphy in patients with extrapyramidal diseases. Methods. Fifteen patients (8 males and 7 females), aged 26-81 years, presenting with extrapyramidal symptoms entered the study. …”
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THE ROLE OF MICROTRAUMA IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BACTERIAL CORNEAL ULCERS by A. I. Hazamova, E. N. Verigo, E. V. Chentsova

“…Performed clinical assessment, conservative therapy, and surgical  interventions for 236 patients with the  complication  of microtrauma, mainly related to  the  prolonged  presence of foreign bodies  in the  cornea (86.1% they  had  a  metallic  nature). Methods included  ophthalmologic investigations  and  laboratory  procedures, which revealed  the  presence of bacterial corneal  ulcer  in 97 cases (41.1%), recurrent erosion  — 62  cases (26.3%), traumatic keratitis — 25 cases (10.6%) and  deep  cornea’s infiltrate  — 52  cases  (22.0%). …”
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Scrotal Flaps for Penile Skin Reconstruction: A Systematic Review by Sorin V. Parasca, Andrei Dumitrescu, Florin R. Stanescu, Ruxandra D. Sinescu

“…Scrotal flaps are a promising reconstructive option for penile resurfacing, offering improved functional and aesthetic outcomes; however, there is no clear consensus on their superiority. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A review of the literature was performed in PubMed Central and Scopus, and multiple keywords were employed. …”
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Efficacy and safety of electrical stimulation for functional impairment and pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis o... by Wenqiang Li, Zhichao Liao, Xinzhe Tan, Yichang Liu, Gengjian Wang, Dongyan Wang

“…This study aims to analyse the efficacy (health assessment questionnaire, visual analogue scale, etc), safety (adverse reactions) of electrical stimulation for functional impairment (morning stiffness and decreased muscle strength) and pain (joint tenderness and swelling) of RA, and to explore their comparative advantages and potential benefits for patients.Methods We will conduct a systematic and comprehensive search of eight databases, and the search will proceed from the beginning to 5 September 2024. …”
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THE IMPACT OF FIXED DENTURES ON THE TISSUES OF THE ORAL CAVITY AND THE COURSE OF GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES by V.Yu. Davydenko, H.M. Davydenko, Ye.S. Khilinich, B.Yu. Sylenko

“…The aim of our research was to study the effect of fixed dentures made of different structural materials on the tissues of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract in chronic gastritis. Objects and methods of the study. We examined patients of the gastroenterological department who were inpatients with chronic gastritis and used fixed dentures. …”
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The effect of a course of “barre au sol” exercises on pain, endurance, and movement patterns of men with non­specific chronic low back pain by Behroz Sarvarifar, Seyed Kazem Mosavi Sadati, Abdolrasul Daneshjoo

“…The present study aimed to determine the effect of a course of “Barre au sol” exercise on pain, endurance, and movement patterns of men with non-specific chronic back pain. Methods: Totally, 26 middle-aged men (30-45 years old) with non­specificchronic back pain were purposefully selected and randomly divided into two experimental (n=13) and control (n=13) groups. …”
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Automated road surface classification in OpenStreetMap using MaskCNN and aerial imagery by R. Parvathi, V. Pattabiraman, Nancy Saxena, Aakarsh Mishra, Utkarsh Mishra, Ansh Pandey

“…This study addresses the need for automated validation and classification of road surfaces by leveraging high-resolution aerial imagery and deep learning techniques.MethodsWe propose a MaskCNN-based deep learning model enhanced with attention mechanisms and a hierarchical loss function to classify road surfaces into four types: asphalt, concrete, gravel, and dirt. …”
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The comparative study of selective laser trabeculoplasty effectiveness in phacic and pseudophacic patients with glaucoma by N. I. Kurysheva, V. N. Trubilin, P. K. Ryzhkov, T. A. Shaimova

“…Purpose: To compare the effect of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in phacic and pseudophacic patients with glaucoma.Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on 148 eyes of 139 patients with moderate primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). …”
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Efficacy and Tolerability of Travoprost 0.004%/Timolol 0.5% Fixed-Dose Combination for the Treatment of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension Inadequately Controlled w... by Simon Fabian Lerner, Ki Ho Park, Douglas A. Hubatsch, Valeriy Erichev, Jose A. Paczka, Timothy V. Roberts

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Post-Socialist Ethnic Symbolism, Suppression of Yugoslav Social Memory, and Radical Populism Psychology by Faruk Hadžić

“…Frequent use of (often) antagonistic ethnic symbolism in textual, rhetorical and visual forms expresses it. Various methods of conducting historical revisionism in the symbolic and ideological vocations decrease Yugoslavia’s social memory. …”
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Efficacy of Dry Needling Combined with Eccentric Exercise Versus Oral and Topical NSAID Treatment in Patients with Tennis Elbow: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Zacarías Sánchez-Milá PhD, Vanesa Abuín-Porras PhD, Helena Fidalgo-Gómez PhD, Isabel Mínguez-Esteban MSc, Jaime Almazán-Polo PT, MSc, PhD, Jorge Velázquez-Saornil PhD

“…Design A single-blind, randomized controlled trial. Methods A total of 111 participants with LE were randomly assigned to three groups: Dry needling plus eccentric exercise, Oral treatment plus eccentric exercise, and Topical treatment plus eccentric exercise. …”
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Effectiveness of AI-generated orthodontic treatment plans compared to expert orthodontist recommendations: a cross-sectional pilot study by Orlando Motohiro TANAKA, Gil Guilherme GASPARELLO, Sergio Luiz MOTA-JÚNIOR, Mohamad Jamal BARK, Jacqueline de Almeida Antunes ROZYSCKI, Rafael Bordin WOLANSKI

“…Objective: This study aimed to compare treatment plans generated by AI platforms (ChatGPT, Google Bard, Microsoft Bing) with those formulated by an experienced orthodontist. Methods: This observational cross-sectional pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of AI-powered platforms in creating orthodontic treatment plans, using a clinical case treated by an experienced orthodontist as a benchmark. …”
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A modified hip pericapsular nerve block on postoperative pain and functional outcome after total hip arthroplasty: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study by Jian Hu, Qiuru Wang, Jie Hu, Chunyu Gong, Jing Yang

“…Background This study aimed to explore the efficacy and safety of the hip pericapsular nerve block (hip-PNB), which combines the anterior pericapsular nerve group (PENG) and posterior pericapsular deep-gluteal (PPD) blocks, on postoperative pain and functional outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA) via the posterolateral approach. Methods Seventy patients undergoing THA were allocated to either the nerve block group (Group N, hip-PNB + sham local infiltration analgesia [LIA]) or the control group (Group C, sham hip-PNB + LIA). …”
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Efficacy of combined topical nepafenac 0.3% with suprachoroidal injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a modified custom needle in pseudopkakic cystoid macular edema by Amin E. Nawar

“…Abstract Purpose The present study evaluated the efficacy of combined use of suprachoroidal injection of triamcinolone acetonide (SCTA) using a modified custom needle with topical nepafenac 0.3% in the treatment of pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (PCME). Methods A prospective randomized study that included sixty eyes of 60 patients with PCME. …”
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Fatigue Is Strongly Associated with Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Robin Mona, Andreas Göldi, Tobias Schneider, Isabelle Panne, Andrea Egger, Jan Hendrik Niess, Petr Hrúz

“…This study aimed to determine the prevalence of fatigue and associated factors in IBD patients. Methods: This prospective observational study assessed 216 IBD patients treated with intravenous infliximab or vedolizumab. …”
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Underground personnel recognition based on low-light enhancement of infrared and visible light image fusion by NAN Jingjing, PAN Hongguang, JIANG Ze, ZHANG Libin, ZHANG Huipeng

“…Existing infrared and visible light image fusion methods based on deep learning use only infrared information to fill in the scene defects caused by the light degradation of visible images under weak lighting conditions. …”
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Health-related Quality of life among patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis and its correlation with disease-related variables. A Cross-Sectional Study in Erbil City by Dana Abdulkareem Mahmood, Dashty Abbas Albustany

“…Our aim is to assess the quality-of-life in patients with ankylosing spondylitis and to determine its’ correlation with disease variables including disease activity, functional status, spinal mobility, and bodily pain.  Methods: A cross-sectional study enrolled fifty patients with ankylosing spondylitis in the Rizgari teaching hospital was conducted between November 2022 to March 2023. …”
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