Comparison of the efficacy of PFNA and InterTAN intramedullary nail in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures in the elderly by Fenghui Feng, Xiaodong Li, Jigang Li, Zhiqing Chen, Shuzhang Guo

“…PurposeTo compare clinical outcomes between Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-rotation (PFNA) and InterTAN intramedullary nail system in treating unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures (IFF) in elderly patients.MethodsA retrospective study of 381 patients with IFF at Tianjin Third Central Hospital compared PFNA (n = 189) and InterTAN (n = 192) surgical treatments. …”
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Retrospective Analysis of Treatment Patterns in Pseudophakic Diabetic Macular Oedema Eyes Treated with Anti-VEGF by Di Zou, Imran Jawaid, Winfried M. Amoaku

“…The objective of this study was to investigate structural and functional outcomes and examine anti-VEGF treatment delivery in pseudophakic eyes receiving anti-VEGF injections for DMO. Methods. We performed a retrospective review of outcomes in 81 pseudophakic eyes with DMO that received at least 6 anti-VEGF injections. …”
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Sleep quality in rheumatoid arthritis by Anil Kumar, Rohini Handa, Sundeep Kumar Upadhyaya, Sirinder Jit Gupta, Deepak Ramchandra Malgutte

“…In this study we examined the sleep quality and factors influencing it in Indian patients with RA. Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated sleep quality in 110 patients with RA using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) or its validated Hindi version (PSQI-H). …”
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Quality Care Through Clinical Audit: Blood Sampling Practices By Nurses In The Emergency Department Of A University Affiliated Teaching Hospital by Aimen Malik, Muhammad Azam Awais, Maria Aziz, Mubariz Ahmed, Muhammad Furqan Hussain, Usman Qureshi

“…This would be followed by a repeat audit to determine if there was an improvement in adherence to the guidelines. Methods: This clinical audit was conducted in the Emergency Department of the Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi. …”
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Outcome of Laparoscopic versus Open Pyloromyotomy in Treatment of Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis by Mushkbar Naeem, Fadzlien Zahari, Junaid Ashraf

“… Objective: To compare intraoperative and postoperative outcomes between laparoscopic and open pyloromyotomy in the treatment of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS). Methods: This retrospective comparative study was conducted at the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, United Kingdom from May 2023 to April 2025. …”
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The Duration of Cataract Surgery and the Change in Postoperative Dry Eye Disease Parameters: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Chia-Yi Lee, Shun-Fa Yang, Yun-Chen Chen, Chao-Kai Chang

“…<b>Objective</b>: The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between the duration of cataract surgery and the postoperative dry eye disease (DED) parameters. <b>Methods</b>: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on individuals who received cataract surgery at our institution. …”
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Relationship between tear film stability, dry eye symptoms, and night driving vision among Malaysian adults. by Pui Juan Woi, Purani Pathmanathan, Selena Yi Han Sieh, Mohd Harimi Abd Rahman, Haliza Abdul Mutalib, Madhavendra Bhandari, Naufal Nordin, Wan Muhammad Hirzi Wan Din

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Ninety participants aged 18-40 years with at least one year of night driving experience were recruited. …”
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Arise of the sexual size dimorphism in juvenile White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) in Northern Slovakia by Michal Baláž, Lucia Hrčková, Mária Balážová

“…Sexual size dimorphism is relatively common in different taxonomic groups of birds, and it is present even in species with no visual differences in colour and/or type of feathers. …”
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Expression of matrix metalloproteinases 1, 2, 9, 12 in xenogenic tissues of epoxy-crosslinked bioprosthetic heart valves explanted due to dysfunction by A. E. Kostyunin, T. V. Glushkova

“…To study the expression patterns of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) -1, -2, -9, -12 in the leaflets of the epoxy-treated bioprostheses explanted due to dysfunction and to identify the pathways for the accumulation of these enzymes in the xenogenic tissues.Methods. 19 leaflets from seven epoxy-treated bioprostheses (Kemcor (n = 2), PeriCor (n = 2), UniLine (n = 2) and TiAra (n = 1)) explanted from the mitral or aortic positions during repeat heart valve replacements were included in a study. …”
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Influence of the use of various imaging units and projections on the radiation dose received by children during chest digital radiography. by Hongrong Xu, Kaiping Huang, Bo Liu, Jinhua Cai, Huan Zheng, Helin Zheng, Qiurui Yang, Changhong Yao

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To investigate the impact of the use of different imaging units and projections on radiation dose and image quality during chest digital radiography (DR) in 3- and 4-year-old children.<h4>Methods</h4>Two hundred forty 3- and 4-year-old participants requiring chest DR were included; they were divided into three groups: supine anterior-posterior projection (APP), standing APP and standing posterior-anterior projection (PAP). …”
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Efficacy and safety of quick penetrating solution heparin, quick penetrating solution diclofenac, and heparin gel in the prevention of infusion-associated superficial thrombophlebi... by Vijeta Bajpai, Tejas K. Patel, Priyanka Dwivedi, Ankita Kabi, Yashpal Singh, Richa Agarwal, Ravi Gupta, Surekha Kishore

“…Background The present study aimed to compare the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of quick penetrating solution (QPS) heparin, QPS diclofenac, and heparin gel in the prevention of superficial thrombophlebitis (ST). Materials and Methods This randomized controlled trial was conducted after approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee and registration to Clinical Trial Registry of India. …”
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Application of Multimodal Anesthesia in Surgical Interventions for Lung Cancer by S. V. Kachur, V. T. Dolgikh, O. V. Korpacheva, O. V. Leonov

“…To prove pathogenically the reasonability of multimodal anesthesia in patients with lung cancer to improve the efficacy of pain management.Materials and methods. 74 patients (59 men and 15 women) aged 46 to 60 years with lung cancer were examined and treated. 42 patients (the main group) underwent surgery under multimodal anesthesia accompanied with epidural blockade, and 32 patients (the comparison group) were subjected to a surgical intervention under inhalation and intravenous anesthesia with mechanical ventilation. …”
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The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Shoulder & Elbow Score used as a Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for the Youth and High School Aged Baseball Athlete by Ryan Monti, Alicia Fernandez-Fernandez

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose To (1) determine if the scores on the KJOC are different between those throwing with and without pain in male youth and high school-aged baseball athletes, and (2) establish a prediction score for whether a young baseball athlete is throwing with symptoms. # Methods The KJOC questionnaire was used to compare scores in male baseball players between the ages of 10 through 18. …”
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Neural Networks Detection of Low-Amplitude Components on ECG Using Modified Wavelet Transform by A. V. Mnevets, N. G. Ivanushkina

“… This study is devoted to identification of low amplitude components from ECG signals by different time-frequency analysis methods when main power spectrum falls on high-amplitude components. …”
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Inter-laminar micro-endoscopic discectomy versus microdiscectomy in single-level posterolateral lumbar disc herniation: A comparative study by Mohamed Mohi Eldin, Ahmed Salah El Din Hassan, Omar Youssef Abdallah AboHamed, Ahmed Abdelaziz Nazem Hassan, Ahmed Hussein Omar

“…This study compared MD versus MED outcomes in patients with sciatica from lumbar disc herniation. Patients and Methods: This prospective clinical study included 50 patients who underwent single-level discectomy at Cairo University Hospital. …”
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The burden, admission, and outcome of COVID-19 in Africa: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Degena Bahrey Tadesse, Gebreamlak Gebremedhn Gebremeskel, Guesh Gebreayezgi Asefa, Mebrahtu Abay, Gebre Teklemariam Demoz

“…Therefore, this protocol will be served as a guideline to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the burden, admission, and outcome of COVID-19 in Africa. Methods: Published and unpublished studies on the burden, admission, and outcome of COVID-19 in Africa and written in any language will be included. …”
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Evaluation of color matching and microhardness of two different universal-shade resin composites: an in-vitro study by Khaled Mahmoud Hijazi, Ahmed Fawzy Abo Elezz, Amr Faisal Ghonaim

“…This in vitro study assessed the color matching of two distinct universal shade resin composites (OMNICHROMA® and ONEshade™) following immersion in staining solution and their microhardness during thermocycling. Methods For color matching evaluation, forty maxillary sound human premolars were collected. …”
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A Clinical Trial Shows Improvement in Skin Collagen, Hydration, Elasticity, Wrinkles, Scalp, and Hair Condition following 12-Week Oral Intake of a Supplement Containing Hydrolysed... by David M. Reilly, Liane Kynaston, Salma Naseem, Eva Proudman, Darcy Laceby

“…This randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the efficacy of a supplement containing hydrolysed collagen and vitamin C (Absolute Collagen, AC) on biophysical parameters and visible signs of aging for skin, scalp, and hair, when taken daily or every 48 hours. Methods. We measured dermal collagen using confocal microscopy and high-resolution ultrasound. …”
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Retinal detachments secondary to inferior retinal breaks: anatomic outcomes following the use of different surgical techniques by Martin Zinkernagel, Enrico Bernardi, Rodrigo Anguita, Lorenzo Ferro Desideri, Dmitri Artemiev

“…Purpose To compare the anatomical and functional outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) alone versus PPV with the addition of a scleral buckle in treating inferior rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (RRDs).Methods Comparative, retrospective cohort study including patients who were diagnosed with primary inferior RRD, defined as RRD with one or more retinal tears located between 4 and 8 hours, and divided into two treatment groups. …”
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Comparison of central macular thickness using spectral domain optical coherence tomography in sickle cell hemoglobinopathy patients and age-matched controls – A comparative cross-s... by Kavita A. Dhabarde, Vandana A. Iyer, Nisha V. Rahul, Rohit P. Kende

“…Purpose: To compare central macular thickness (CMT) using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) in sickle cell hemoglobinopathy (SCH) patients and their age-matched controls. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional observational study to compare CMT using SD-OCT was done in SCH patients (Sickle cell anemia (SS), Sickle cell trait (AS), HbSC disease (SC), Sickle-Beta Thalassemia (S-Thal)) and their age-matched controls at a tertiary eye care center in Central India for two years. …”
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