Evaluation of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for improving pain and cognitive function in elderly patients around the perioperative period of hip replacement surger... by Sujuan Xu, Kai Huang, Qing Jiang

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>We aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation(TEAS) in elderly patients around the perioperative period of hip replacement surgery.<h4>Methods</h4>The China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI), Wangfang Data, VIP database, SinoMed, PubMed, and Embase databases were searched for relevant publications until August 2024. …”
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Subretinal suspensions of hiPSC-derived retinal pigment epithelium cells form functional monolayers in NOD-SCID mice facilitating treatment of advanced retinal diseases by Xiaojing Song, Guanjie Gao, Ke Ye, Ping Xu, Yuan Wang, Suai Zhang, Dandan Zheng, Jian Ge, Xiufeng Zhong

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Quantitative analysis of idiopathic epiretinal membrane traction: an updated version of the relaxation index by Davide Allegrini, Raffaele Raimondi, Giovanni Montesano, Giovanni Montesano, Marco Caruso, Giovanna Lionetti, Adriano Carnevali, Tania Sorrentino, Vincenzo Scorcia, Mario R. Romano, Mario R. Romano

“…PurposeThe aim of this work was to track tangential traction of idiopathic epiretinal membrane from an initial assessment to the immediate post-operative phase using an enhanced version of the relaxation index (RI).MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 9 patients who underwent peeling surgery for idiopathic, symptomatic, and progressive epiretinal membrane. …”
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Spatiotemporal single-cell analysis elucidates the cellular and molecular dynamics of human cornea aging by Dan Jiang, Ke Li, Yining Sun, Zicheng Zhang, Shuang Xie, Xintong Yu, Ruoqi Wang, Ying Feng, Qinxiang Zheng, Yajing Wen, Peter S. Reinach, Yuanyuan Du, Meng Zhou, Wei Chen

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Intuitive stent simulation with internal cavity airway models created by a consumer-grade three-dimensional printer: A case series by Naoya Kitamura, Toshihiro Ojima, Yoshifumi Shimada, Keitaro Tanabe, Ryo Yokoyama, Naru Kitade, Koichiro Shimoyama, Tomoshi Tsuchiya

“…However, traditional methods that use three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography images displayed on two-dimensional screens have limitations in accurately visualizing and simulating airway conditions. …”
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Nomogram for predicting mild cognitive impairment in Chinese elder CSVD patients based on Boruta algorithm by Yanzi Huang, Wendie Huang, Xiaoming Ma, Guoyin Zhao, Jingwen Kang, Huajie Li, Jingwei Li, Jingwei Li, Jingwei Li, Jingwei Li, Jingwei Li, Jingwei Li, Shiying Sheng, Fengjuan Qian

“…Our goal is to develop a nomogram for early identification of PSCI and PSCID in stroke patients.MethodsIn a retrospective cohort, chained data imputation was performed to ensure no statistical differences from the original dataset. …”
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Neurological and endocrinological manifestations of 49 children with intracranial pure germinoma at initial diagnosis in Taiwan by Hsin-Yuan Chang, Chiao-Fan Chiu, Shih-Ming Jung, Alex Mun-Ching Wong, Chieh-Tsai Wu, Fu-Sung Lo

“…This study investigated and analyzed patients’ demographic data and neuroimaging, clinical, laboratory, and endocrinological findings. Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of 49 children diagnosed with pure germinoma in Taiwan from 1990 to 2018. …”
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Impact of virtual reality with or without hypnosis before oocyte retrieval: A randomised study by Céline Pirard, Pascale Laurent, Christine Wyns, Maria-Grazia Giudice, Christine Watremez, Mona Momeni, Fabienne Roelants

“…Methods: After written informed consent, 342 women scheduled for OR under sedation were randomised in this double-blinded study (NCT03064061). …”
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Comparative Study Between Cognitive Phenotypes of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis by Mehdi Aoun Sebaiti, Nadia Oubaya, Yannick Gounden, Chloé Samson, Emmanuele Lechapt, Abir Wahab, Alain Creange, Mathieu Hainselin, François-Jérôme Authier

“…For this purpose, we carried out a comparative study between cognitive profiles of patients with ME/CFS and patients suffering from MS. <b>Methods</b>: In total, 40 ME/CFS and 40 MS patients were included. …”
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An Artificial Intelligence Solution for Automated Dental Inspection and Charting by M.A. Moufti, M. Abu Talib, S. Al Mokdad, A. Alhouria, M. Alsaffarini, N. Almahmeed, S. Eldessouky, W. Kharoufah, Q. Nasir

“…Background: Visual inspection and documentation (charting) of findings are critical components in dental practice. …”
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Multicentre, randomised clinical trial comparing intravitreal aflibercept monotherapy versus aflibercept combined with reduced-fluence photodynamic therapy (RF-PDT) for the treatme... by Tien Yin Wong, Chui Ming Gemmy Cheung, Kelvin Yi Chong Teo, Anna Tan, Chinmayi Himanshuroy Vyas, Colin Tan, Caroline Chee, Kelly Wong, Janice Marie N. Jordan-Yu, Beau Fenner, Shaun Sim

“…Purpose To compare the efficacy and safety of intravitreal aflibercept (IVA) monotherapy versus aflibercept combined with reduced-fluence photodynamic therapy (RF-PDT) (IVA+RF-PDT) for the treatment of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV).Methods and analysis Multicentred, double-masked, randomised controlled trial to compare the two treatment modalities. …”
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Evaluation of desensitizing agents for the control of sensitivity in conventional fixed restorations by Jose Giancarlo Tozo Burgos, Marco Antonio Sanchez Tito, Nelly Antonieta Bernarda Koung Gomez, Aracy Diana Zarate Maquera, Wilfredo Gustavo Escalante Otarola

“… Objective: To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of the desensitizing agents Shield Force Plus, Fluor Protector S and Mi Paste Plus, in reducing post-tooth preparation sensitivity in conventional fixed restorations. Material and Methods: A randomized single-blind, controlled clinical experimental study was conducted with 32 participants requiring fixed metal-ceramic restorations. …”
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Prognostics optical coherence tomography biomarker in macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion by Andrea R. Silitonga, Hanna T.H. Silitonga, Rova Virgana, Iwan Sovani, Arief Kartasasmita, Erwin Iskandar, Grimaldi Ihsan, Made Indra

“…Setting: The study was conducted at Cicendo Eye Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia. Methods: Retrospective study of 36 treatment-naïve eyes with RVO-MO (22 eyes with central retinal vein occlusion and 14 eyes with branch retinal vein occlusion). …”
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Inverted ILM Flap Technique in Idiopathic Full-Thickness Macular Hole Surgery: Functional Outcomes and Their Correlation with Morphologic Findings by Paolo Carpineto, Enrico Borrelli, Luca Cerino, Daniele Guarini, Agbeanda Aharrh-Gnama, Vincenzo Ciciarelli, Carla Iafigliola, Leonardo Mastropasqua

“…The aim of our study was to confirm the efficacy and safety of inverted ILM flap technique in idiopathic FTMHs independent of their dimensions and to assess functional outcomes and their correlation to morphologic findings. Methods. Sixteen consecutive patients affected by idiopathic FTMH were enrolled in this prospective study. …”
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Animal and bird-related ocular trauma: a decade of experience from a tertiary referral eye hospital of Iran by Mohammadreza Mehrabi Bahar, Esmaeil Asadi Khameneh, Hassan Asadigandomani, Alireza Razavi, Seyed Ali Tabatabaei, Zahra Mahdizad, Fatemeh Masoudi Samghabadi

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to explore ocular and periocular injuries resulting from animal and bird attacks among patients referred to a tertiary referral eye hospital of Iran over ten years (2014–2024). Methods In this retrospective analysis, we collected data on patient demographics, the species of the attacking animal and bird, the nature of the ocular and periocular injuries, details of ophthalmological examinations, therapeutic interventions, and surgical treatments. …”
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Clinical Case of Echinococcosis of the Orbit. Modern Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment by D. S. Gorbachev, A. N. Kulikov, S. S. Kozlov, A. A. Kolbin, A. V. Voronov, A. V. Kudryavtseva, I. S. Kovalevskaya, A. I. Yakovenko, M. A. Burnasheva, N. N. Haritonova, N. V. Zemlyanukhin

“…The role of radiation methods for diagnosing echinococcosis using ultrasound, CT and MRI is described in detail. …”
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Evaluation of different erosion models for predicting guide vane wear in Francis turbine by Rakish Shrestha, Rakish Shrestha, Kushal Shrestha, Kushal Shrestha, Sailesh Chitrakar, Sailesh Chitrakar, Bhola Thapa, Hari Prasad Neopane, Zhongdong Qian, Zhiwei Guo

“…Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods are useful to estimate erosion but are dependent significantly on erosion models used for simulations. …”
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A randomized controlled trial on the effect of hydroxychloroquine in mild Graves’ orbitopathy (GO-HCQ): study protocol by Chia-Hung Lin, Yi-Hsuan Wei, Jin-Ying Lu, Hung-Yuan Li, Chung-Wei Lee, Chung-Yi Yang, Chin-Hao Chang, Wan-Chen Wu, Chih-Yuan Wang, Shyang-Rong Shih

“…This randomized controlled trial (RCT) was designed to assess the efficacy of HCQ in treating mild GO.  Methods This multi-center open-label RCT will be conducted in Taiwan with a total of 108 participants randomized into HCQ and control groups at 2:1 allocation ratio. …”
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Impact of continuing anti-platelet drugs during manual small incision cataract surgery under subtenon’s anesthesia in tertiary care in South India by Divya P, Ajay K, Shweta Sulabh, Sai Sailesh Kumar Goothy

“…There was also no difference in the final best-corrected visual acuity between the two groups. The hemorrhages that occurred were self-limiting and visually insignificant. …”
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Eye health and quality of life: an umbrella review protocol by Nathan Congdon, Hannah Kuper, Matthew J Burton, Jacqueline Ramke, Jennifer Evans, Fatimah Chamseddine, Joshua R Ehrlich, Bonnielin K Swenor, Lama Assi, Lori Rosman, Perla Ibrahim, Hadi Sabbagh

“…While many studies and reviews have examined the relationship between vision or eye health and quality of life across different contexts, there has yet to be a synthesis of the impact of vision impairment, eye disease and ophthalmic interventions on quality of life globally and across the lifespan.Methods and analysis An umbrella review of systematic reviews will be conducted to address these two questions: (1) What is the association of vision impairment and eye disease with quality of life? …”
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