Comparison of efficacy and safety between unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus uniportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion f... by Yi Ding, Hao Chen, Gang Wu, Tao Xie, Liulong Zhu, Xuepeng Wang

“…Abstract Background This meta-analysis was performed to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy and safety of unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (UBE-TLIF) versus uniportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (Endo-TLIF) for the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases. Methods We electronically searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, the Wanfang Database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure to identify controlled clinical studies on the efficacy and safety of UBE-TLIF and Endo-TLIF for lumbar degenerative diseases from database establishment to December 2023. …”
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Effect of Hemodialysis on Glaucoma Patients by Hendricks TM, Quist TS, Wang K, Antes LM, Boese EA

“…Tina M Hendricks,1 Tyler S Quist,1 Kai Wang,2 Lisa M Antes,3 Erin A Boese1 1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; 2Department of Statistics, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; 3Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USACorrespondence: Erin A Boese, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Iowa, 200 hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA, Tel +1 319 356 3938, Fax +1 319 353 7699, Email erin-boese@uiowa.eduPurpose: Prospective study to determine if patients with glaucoma are at increased risk of intraocular pressure (IOP) fluctuation and changes in ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) during hemodialysis (HD) sessions when compared to patients without glaucoma.Patients and Methods: Patients undergoing HD at the University of Iowa for end-stage renal disease were recruited. …”
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Exploring the Dynamics of Dietary Self-Monitoring Adherence Among Participants in a Digital Behavioral Weight Loss Program: Model Development Study by Hui Lin, Min Yang, Zhiheng Zhou, Yu Zhang, Ning Deng

“…Mechanistic contributions were visualized to analyze adherence patterns and the impacts of different interventions. …”
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Development of Modic Changes After Percutaneous Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Discectomy: From Risk Analysis to Prediction Modeling by Li L, Wang C, Zhang H, Lin A, Qu C, Sun Y, Tao H, Ma X

“…Lei Li,* Chao Wang,* Hao Zhang, Antao Lin, Changpeng Qu, Yihao Sun, Hao Tao, Xuexiao Ma The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xuexiao Ma; Hao Tao, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, 59 haier Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China, Email maxuexiaospinal@163.comObjective: This study examines the occurrence of Modic changes (MC) within the first year following percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal lumbar discectomy (PETD) and investigates associated risk factors.Methods: This study adopted a retrospective cohort design. …”
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Ultrasensitive bionic photonic-electronic skin with wide red-shift mechanochromic response by Tianqi Wang, Lei Chen, Haogeng Liu, Haoran Zhu, Zijie Zeng, Yixin Lu, Ping Zhang, Yaofei Chen, Yue Huang, Gui-Shi Liu, Yunhan Luo, Zhe Chen

“…The PC layer containing in-plane-spaced and interplane-packed nanoparticle arrays was fabricated via a fast, facile, combined method of “Marangoni self-assembly”, “plasma etching”, and “adhesive PDMS transfer”. …”
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Optical quality changes of the eye during peak SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in young adults by He Tian, Qian Fan, Wenjing Gao, Yan Wang

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Changes in choriocapillaris blood flow density and associated factors affecting axial elongation in Chinese children and adolescents with mild to moderate myopia: a cross-sectional... by Xin Cui, Liping Chen, Hui Zheng, Xin Meng, Lu Tian, Bin Wu, Shiyong Xie, Wei Wang, Xuefeng Shi

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Spectrum of Scleral Lens Fit and Patient Compliance: A Single Center Retrospective Study by Oğuzhan Özçelik, Zeynep Özbek, Canan Aslı Yıldırım, İsmet Durak

“…Objectives: To discuss the results of scleral contact lens fit in patients with difficult corneal and ocular surface pathologies. Materials and Methods: This single-center, retrospective case-series included 49 eyes of 34 patients who underwent scleral lens fitting for visual acuity improvement from February 2018 to 2023. …”
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Asymptomatic ocular candida: a case outside the guidance by Roshnee Patel, Lena Wragg, Jas Virdee

“…Materials and Methods: A 76-year-old man was admitted under the medical team with reduced consciousness after a 3-day history of fever, diarrhoea and vomiting. …”
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Baseline functional connectivity of the basal forebrain-cortical circuit predict taVNS treatment response in primary insomnia: a randomized controlled trial and fMRI study by Meng Qi, Yiting Huang, Runru Mai, Zhaoxian Yan, Biyun Xu, Bo Liu, Yue Zhang

“…This study investigated whether transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) modulates BF functional connectivity (FC) in patients with PI and whether baseline FC predicts taVNS treatment response. Methods Seventy patients with PI were randomized to real or sham taVNS for 4 weeks. …”
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Lamellar Macular Holes: The Role of Microperimetry in Functional Assessment by Simone Donati, Paola Della Valle, Elias Premi, Marco Mazzola, Laura Lo Presti, Claudio Azzolini

“…Materials and Methods. This observational clinical study has been conducted in the Ophthalmology Clinic, ASST-Sette Laghi, University of Insubria of Varese-Como, Italy. …”
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Early Anatomical and Functional Outcomes of Faricimab in Recalcitrant Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Retrospective Real-World Study in an East-Asian Population by Yen-An Lai, Mei-Chi Tsui, Shuo-Fang Cheng, Yi-Ting Hsieh, Tso-Ting Lai, Yun Hsia, Shih-Wen Wang, I-Hsin Ma, Kuo-Chi Hung, Chang-Pin Lin, Chang-Hao Yang, Chung-May Yang, Tzyy-Chang Ho

“…Methods This was a retrospective observational study at National Taiwan University Hospital. …”
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Comparison of choroidal vascularity index in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: impact of silicone-oil vs. gas tamponade following pars plana vitrectomy by Ece Ozal, Serhat Ermis, Murat Karapapak, Omer Faruk Canli, Sadık Altan Ozal

“…Abstract Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the impact of silicone oil (SO) and perfluoropropane gas (C3F8) tamponade on the choroidal vascularity index (CVI) in patients undergoing pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Methods This retrospective study included 106 patients (212 eyes) with macula-off RRD who underwent PPV with either SO (n = 60) or C3F8 gas (n = 46) tamponade. …”
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MicroRNA-21-5p from induced pluripotent stem cells promotes neuroprotection of retinal ganglion cells in optic nerve crush model by Qing Xia, Wei Chen, Jiawei Xiong, Xiaofen Mo

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Associations Between Cortical Iron Accumulation and Memory in Patients With Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment and in Cognitively Normal Individuals by Subin Lee, Suhyeon Lee, Ina Park, Yeonsil Moon, Younghee Yim, Jongho Lee, June Sic Kim, Won‐Jin Moon

“…Additionally, we assessed which combination of these measures best explains the group differences in visual and verbal memory performance. Materials and Methods We retrospectively analyzed data from 48 patients with aMCI and 33 age‐matched CN individuals. …”
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A single-center retrospective analysis of postoperative self-care in PANDO patients undergoing endoscopic nasal dacryocystorhinostomy (En-DCR) under the day-ward model by LIU Yunming, ZHENG Xinyu, XIAO Lixia, LI Shuiling

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e-Learning in Phoniatrics and Speech-Language Pathology: Exploratory Analysis of Free Access Tools in Augmentative and Alternative Communication by Jessica Büchs, Christiane Neuschaefer-Rube

“…We analyzed formats (websites, online courses, apps, and podcasts), content areas (types of AAC, diagnostics, therapy, and other content areas), learning styles (visual, auditory, and audio-visual), and learning goals (receptive and performative) within and between basic and advanced level tools. …”
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Cognitive performance of neuromyelitis optica patients: comparison with multiple sclerosis Desempenho cognitivo de pacientes com neuromielite óptica: comparação com esclerose múlti... by Sandra Vanotti, Evangelina Valeria Cores, Barbara Eizaguirre, Luciana Melamud, Raúl Rey, Andrés Villa

“…<p id="para1">The aim of the present research was to investigate cognitive pattern of patients with neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and to compare it with multiple sclerosis (MS) patients' performance. Methods: Fourteen NMO, 14 relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), and 14 healthy control patients participated in the investigation. …”
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Fatigue impact of mixed reality in mass casualty incidents training by Ana María Cintora-Sanz, Raúl Muñoz-Romo, Alberto Blanco-Lara, Paula Sanchíz-Torres, Tatiana Vazquéz-Rodríguez, Helmut Schrom-Feiertag, Carmen Cardós-Alonso

“…Objectives The study aims to assess fatigue experienced by participants during MR training focused on multi-victim incident resolution, and to identify key factors that influence user experience and learning outcomes. Methods This study used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional study design. …”
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Scleral lenses application for the correction of postkeratoplastic ametropia by M.V. Sinitsyn, N.A. Pozdeeva, S.G. Bodrova, O.V. Shlenskaya, O.I. Tikhonova, A.E. Terent’eva

“…Analysis of clinical and functional results of correction of postkeratoplastic ametropia with rigid gas-permeable scleral lenses. Material and methods. Clinical and functional results of the correction of postkeratoplastic ametropia (PA) with rigid gas-permeable scleral lenses (RGSL) were analyzed based on a comprehensive examination of 25 eyes (25 patients). …”
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