Posttraumatic Stress Disorder-Related Differences in Neural Connectivity Among Female Trauma Survivors by Natalie C. Noble, Mohammad S.E. Sendi, Julia B. Merker, Samantha R. Linton, Theresa K. Webber, Russell T. Toll, Amit Etkin, Wei Wu, Kerry J. Ressler, Antonia V. Seligowski

“…In the current study, we examined functional connectivity among females with PTSD and trauma-exposed control females, as well as the impact of sex hormones. Methods: Participants included 61 females (mean age = 31.41 years, SD = 8.64) who endorsed criterion A trauma exposure. …”
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Children’s Headache Through Drawings: A Narrative Review and a Portrait Gallery by Floriana Ferro, Caterina Gaspari, Giulia Manfrè, Federica Cernigliaro, Daniela D’Agnano, Ruben Panzica, Edvige Correnti, Maria Rosita Ruta, Francesca Marchese, Renata Pitino, Mariarita Capizzi, Giuseppe Santangelo, Antonella Versace, Vittorio Sciruicchio, Vincenzo Raieli

“…Additionally, we aim to promote the integration of this method into routine clinical practice to improve diagnostic precision and support a more child-centered model of care. …”
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Retained Intrauterine Device (IUD): Triple Case Report and Review of the Literature by Mon-Lai Cheung, Shadi Rezai, Janelle M. Jackman, Neil D. Patel, Basem Z. Bernaba, Omid Hakimian, Dilfuza Nuritdinova, Catherine L. Turley, Ray Mercado, Takeko Takeshige, Sudha M. Reddy, Paul N. Fuller, Cassandra E. Henderson

“…Throughout the world, intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) are a frequently used, reversible, popular contraceptive method. They are usually placed without major complications. …”
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Construction and validation of a prediction model for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Xi Kang, Tianye Li, Qinyang Chen, Hao Xu, Yanqiu Jiang, Hongjun Zhao, Xuhong Chang

“…Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify the influencing factors of COPD complicated by T2DM and to construct a visualized disease prediction model.MethodWe included the medical records of 1,773 patients with COPD treated at Quzhou People’s Hospital from 2020 to 2023. …”
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KONSEP PERANCANGAN TAMAN RAMAH DIFABEL PADA TEPIAN SUNGAI MAHAKAM SAMARINDA KALIMANTAN TIMUR by Nur Husniah Thamrin, Hatta Musthafa AP

“…Also presented is a spot to put miniatures of several traditional houses that represent several regions in Indonesia. The method used is qualitative in the form of a study of problems in the field in the form of reviewing site conditions, reviewing literature on culture, especially the Dayak and Kutai cultures of East Kalimantan. …”
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Comparison of Short-Term Clinical Outcomes After Implantation of Two Monofocal, Aspheric Intraocular Lenses by Jeewon Han, Yea Eun Lee, Nahyun Park, Chung Min Lee, Yoo Young Jeon, Hayoung Lee, Kyu Sang Eah, Yeji Yoon, Ho Seok Chung, Jae Yong Kim, Jiwon Jeong, Hun Lee

“…Objectives: This study compared the visual outcomes and optical quality of two monofocal, aspheric intraocular lenses (IOLs; CT LUCIA 621P, Carl Zeiss Meditec; Eyhance ICB00, Johnson & Johnson Vision) by evaluating visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and higher-order aberrations 1 month post-cataract surgery. …”
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Macular blood flow changes in dysthyroid optic neuropathy after high-dose intravenous pulse methylprednisolone (IVMP) by Shu-xian Fan, Jia-qi Liang, Jing Wang, Chong Zhou, Shi-you Zhou, Mei Wang, Peng Zeng

“…Objective: To investigate the changes in macular vessel density (VD) of the superficial layer of retina (SLR) and deep layer of retina (DLR) in dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON) after high-dose intravenous pulse methylprednisolone (IVMP). Materials and Methods: Eighteen DON patients (29 eyes) who completed high-dose IVMP and 16 healthy individuals (32 eyes) were enrolled in this study. …”
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Prevalence of Heterophoria in Tibetan Grade-One Students: The Lhasa Childhood Eye Study by Han Su, Jing Fu, Weiwei Chen, Zhaojun Meng, Lei Li, Wei Dai, Yao Yao

“…The study aims to explore the prevalence of heterophoria and associate factors in Tibetan grade-one students. Methods. The Lhasa Childhood Eye Study (LCES) is a school-based cohort study. 1942 grade-one students from 7 elementary schools were randomly sampled by stratified cluster sampling. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Corneal Morphological and Optical Parameters in Predicting DSAEK Surgery Outcome by Antonela Geber, Sanja Masnec, Miro Kalauz, Iva Bešlić, Ivan Škegro, Dina Lešin Gaćina, Sonja Jandroković, Ana Meter, Tomislav Kuzman

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: This prospective, observational cohort study included 17 eyes from 13 patients who underwent DSAEK. …”
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Advanced Imaging Methodology in Bacterial Biofilms with a Fluorescent Enzymatic Sensor for pepN Activity by Javier Valverde-Pozo, Jose M. Paredes, María Eugenia García-Rubiño, María Dolores Girón, Rafael Salto, Jose M. Alvarez-Pez, Eva M. Talavera

“…This work highlights the importance of innovative methods in biofilm study and opens new avenues for utilizing chemical emissions in biofilm management.…”
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Ultrasound Detection of Anterior Talofibular Ligament’s Superior Fascicle Ruptures: A Proof-of-Concept Cadaveric Study by Samir Ghandour, Matthias Peiffer, Bedri Karaismailoglu, Soheil Ashkani-Esfahani, Christopher P Miller

“…Objective: To identify ultrasonographic manifestations of isolated superior anterior talofibular ligament (sf-ATFL) injury. Methods: A cadaveric experiment was conducted on a fresh–frozen specimen, during which the superior fascicle was visualized using an open anterior ankle approach, and a stainless-steel clip was applied near its fibular insertion. …”
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Technology-Enhanced Differentiated Instruction: A Narrative Review by Ata Barzegari, Esmaeil Azimi Yancheshmeh, Javad Hatami

“…Inclusion criteria focused on research that addressed DI at various educational levels and in different contexts, particularly those that investigated the use of TEL.Thematic analysis was used as the primary method of data analysis to identify recurring challenges faced by educators when implementing DI in online learning environments. …”
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Eyes as Windows: Unveiling Neuroinflammation in Multiple Sclerosis via Optic Neuritis and Uhthoff’s Phenomenon by Andreea Pleșa, Florina Anca Antochi, Mioara Laura Macovei, Alexandra-Georgiana Vîrlan, Ruxandra Georgescu, David-Ionuț Beuran, Săndica Nicoleta Bucurica, Carmen Adella Sîrbu, Any Axelerad, Florentina Cristina Pleșa

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study investigated the frequency and timing of optic neuritis (ON) episodes in relation to the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) and examined the occurrence of Uhthoff’s phenomenon and Lhermitte’s sign to understand their roles in early diagnosis and disease progression. <b>Methods</b>: A longitudinal study was conducted with 127 MS patients. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Corneal Transplantation Using Corneas from Foreign Donors versus Domestic Donors: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial by Yingxin Chen, Congling Liao, Minghong Gao, Michael Wellington Belin, Mingwu Wang, Hai Yu, Jing Yu

“…To assess the efficacy and safety of corneal transplantation using corneas from foreign donors. Methods. One hundred and eight patients needing therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty were randomly divided into 2 groups (54 cases/group): foreign group using foreign donor corneas and domestic group using domestic donor corneas. …”
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Clinical Case-control Study of Postoperative Ocular Microbiota Colonization Using Microbial Analysis in Patients Undergoing Blepharoplasty by Hejia Zhao, PhD, Yanjun Chen, MD, Huamin Mao, MD, Junpu Ye, MD, Min Fu, MD, Jinhao Qiu, MD, Yunhan Zhang, BS, Er Pan, MD, Ke Xiong, MD

“…This study aimed to investigate microbial changes before and after blepharoplasty. Methods:. A clinical case-control study was conducted involving 30 blepharoplasty patients and 23 controls. …”
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Effect of Bian-stone and warm-ironing therapy with Traditional Chinese Medicine in the treatment of joint pain induced by knee osteoarthritis (中药砭石热熨技术治疗膝骨关节炎患者关节疼痛效果观察)... by ZHEN Hong (甄红), ZHANG Xuejian (张雪键), CUI Yangfang (崔杨芳)

“…Objective To investigate the effect of Bian-stone and warm-ironing therapy with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)in the treatment of joint pain induced by knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods Totally KOA patients with joint pain were treated with Bian-stone and TCM warm-ironing therapy. …”
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The process of developing a joint theory of change across three global entities: can this help to make their efforts to strengthen capacity for implementation research more effecti... by Kabir Sheikh, Pascal Launois, Mahnaz Vahedi, Marta Feletto, Vanessa Brizuela, Imelda Bates, Anna Thorson, Susie Crossman, Sara Begg, Garry Aslanyan

“…It usually starts with discussions around the goal and works backwards through outcomes and outputs to activities.Methods We used a theory of change to improve coherence across three research entities at the WHO. …”
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Enhancing intracranial aneurysm rupture risk prediction with a novel multivariable logistic regression model incorporating high-resolution vessel wall imaging by Zihang Wang, Zihang Wang, Chang Yan, Chang Yan, Wenqing Yuan, Wenqing Yuan, Shuangyan Jiang, Shuangyan Jiang, Yongxiang Jiang, Ting Chen

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop and validate a multivariate logistic regression model for predicting intracranial aneurysm (IA) rupture by integrating clinical data, aneurysm morphology, and parent artery characteristics using high-resolution vessel wall imaging (HR-VWI).MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 298 patients with 386 aneurysms. …”
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Short-term memory retrieval enhances brain functional connectivity by Fanglei Duan, Xiangyu Yan, Jing Wang, Zhenhua Wu, Yixin Zhang, QiCheng Shu, Fangfang Liu, Fan Xu, Qin Han

“…However, the mechanisms underlying the formation, storage, and execution of short-term memory remain poorly understood.MethodsIn this study, 41 healthy college students participated in a memory challenge test designed to investigate these processes. …”
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Morphofunctional retinal pigment epithelium changes in normal eye and age-related macular degeneration by R.R. Fayzrakhmanov, E.D. Bosov, V.A. Bogdanova, E.E. Vaganova, O.L. Sechina

“…To analyze features of retinal pigment epithelium in normal and pathological conditions. Material and methods. The literature review was carried out using PubMed and Sochape Library. …”
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