Development of an early mortality risk prediction model for pediatric patients with secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis by Nandu Luo, Guangli Yang, Pingping Zhang, Baoli Li, Yan Chen, Zuochen Du, Pei Huang

“…Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 128 pediatric sHLH cases diagnosed at the Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University between January 2012 and April 2023. …”
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Development of predictive nomogram for clinical use of special-grade antimicrobial agents in patients with diabetes foot infections by Qian Wang, Hui Ma, Qiang Jiang, Lubo Guo

“…ObjectiveTo develop a predictive model to quantify the possibility of special-grade antimicrobial agents (SGAs) usage in patients with diabetes foot infections (DFIs), providing reference and guidance for clinical practice.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study of 328 type 2 diabetes patients with DFIs. …”
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Ligamental reconstruction improved the functional outcomes of patients with anterior cruciate ligament injury and early-stage symptomless osteoarthritis by Guang-nian Liu, Xing Chen, Ying Jin, Xiu-qi Liu, Shu-hong Wu, Hua-zhang Xiong

“…This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of ACL reconstruction (ACLR) in patients with ACL injury in the presence and absence of early-stage symptomless OA. Methods Medical records of patients with early-stage symptomless OA who sustained ACL injury and underwent ACLR from January 2018 to December 2020 at a single institution were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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The Impact of Social Deprivation on Phalangeal Fracture Operative Treatment Outcomes by Jacob D. Kodra, BS, Austen Schweinert, BS, Mackenzie O’Connell, MS, Matthew Van Boxtel, MD, Alexander R. Graf, MD, Jessica Hanley, MD

“…Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between social determinants of health and outcomes following phalangeal fracture surgery using the Area Deprivation Index. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on patients ≥18 years old who underwent surgical fixation of a proximal, middle, or distal phalangeal fracture at our level I trauma center from January 2006 to December 2018. …”
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Efficacy of Immersive Virtual Reality Combined With Multisensor Biofeedback on Chronic Pain in Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Luca Chittaro, Simone Longhino, Marta Serafini, Sofia Cacioppo, Luca Quartuccio

“…This study aimed to preliminarily assess the efficacy and feasibility of a new combined intervention of immersive virtual reality with multisensor biofeedback (IVR‐BF) in FM management. Methods In this single‐center, pilot, open‐label, randomized controlled trial, adult patients with FM were randomly assigned 1:1 to either the treatment (TR) group, receiving IVR‐BF immediately, or a waitlist control (WL) group, receiving IVR‐BF after the TR group completed treatment. …”
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Retinal capillary density among healthy Egyptian and South Asian students: an optical coherence tomography angiography study by Abdussalam M Abdullatif, Alimulhaq Mohammad Moamnlhaq, Tamer A. Macky, Noha Ahmed Edris

“…AIM: To compare the macular and optic nerve perfusion and vascular architecture using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in normal eyes of Egyptian (Caucasians) and South Asian (Asians) volunteers. METHODS: Cross-sectional analytical OCTA study performed on 90 eyes of South Asian (n=45) and Egyptians (n=45) were analyzed. …”
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Minimally invasive transforaminal interbody fusion for high-grade spondylolisthesis: a retrospective study analysis of a tailor-made solution by Arvind Gopalrao Kulkarni, Priyambada Kumar, Arvind Umarani, Shankargouda Patil, Sunil Chodavadiya

“…To the best of our knowledge, a detailed report that provides specific technical nuances for optimal use of a posterior-only approach utilizing MIS–TLIF is greatly lacking. Methods This study included 36 patients with HGS in whom reduction, posterior instrumentation, and fusion were achieved with MIS–TLIF. …”
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Evaluation of changes in refractive errors, intraocular pressure, and other anterior segment parameters after Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy for posterior capsule opacification by Mohammed Abdelhamid Mohammed Mohammed, Ghofran Ahmad Metwally

“…Background: The majority of long-term complications following cataract surgery are posterior capsular opacifications (PCOs). Visual acuity (VA) loss and diminished contrast sensitivity are the primary indicators of PCO. …”
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COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF PATIENTS WITH ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS AND NON-RADIOGRAPHIC AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS by I. А. Cherentsova, E. N. Otteva, A. B. Ostrovsky

“…Objective: to study clinical presentations, disease activity, and functional impairments  in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis  (nr-axSpA).Subjects and methods. A total of 153 patients were examined in the period 2010 to 2013. …”
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A minimally invasive technique for correcting extra-articular malunions of metacarpal fractures by Zitao Han, Xu Zhang, Yadong Yu, Xiaoliang Yang, Wei Du, Guisheng Zhang

“…Abstract Purpose This study aimed to assess the efficiency of a minimally invasive technique for correcting malunions of extra-articular metacarpal fractures, followed by percutaneous fixation using a cemented K-wire frame. Methods From January 2018 to January 2022, 31 patients (31 malunions of extra-articular metacarpal fractures) were treated. …”
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Comparison of Macular Choroidal Thickness and Volume between Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma and Pseudoexfoliative Syndrome by Fan Li, Lihua Ma, Yulei Geng, Xiaowei Yan, Hengli Zhang, Guangxian Tang, Qingli Shang

“…To evaluate the difference in macular choroidal thickness and volume between patients with pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (PXG), patients with pseudoexfoliative syndrome (PEX), and normal controls. Methods. This case-control study included 49 PXG patients (group A), 33 PEX patients (group B), and 42 sex-, age-, and axial length-matched healthy volunteer eyes (group C). …”
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Substantia Nigra Echogenicity Signal Correlated with Clinical Features in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease in Xinjiang by Rurui Wei, Yan Zhang, Peishan Li, Zeheng Xu, La Zhang, Yan He, Qinfen Wu, Youcai Shi, Yang Yuan, Abudula Aisha

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between SN signatures and clinical features in PD patients in a multiethnic region of China. Methods. A total of 147 patients with PD were included in the study, and all of whom had underwent a TCS examination. …”
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Is fibromyalgia secondary to rheumatic diseases? by E. G. Filatova, N. A. Melikova, E. S. Filatova, A. M. Lila

“…In rheumatic diseases (RD), the frequency of FM is higher than in the general population, but the question remains whether it is a secondary disease, a complication of RD or an independent comorbid disorder.Objective: to determine whether FM in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a secondary or an independent comorbid disorder.Material and methods. The study involved 127 patients who were divided into three groups. …”
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Glucocorticosteroids and Postradiation Macular Edema: Rationale for Choice of Therapy and Efficacy of Use by I. E. Panova, A. A. Bikhovsky, E. V. Samkovich, E. M. Svistunova

“…To substantiate and study the effectiveness of intravitreal injection of dexamethasone implant (“Ozurdex”) based on OCT study of morphostructural biomarkers of post-radiation macular edema (PMO) in different terms of its detection.Patients and methods. 28 patients with PMO after Ru-106 ± Rh-106 (BT) brachytherapy for choroidal melanoma (CM). …”
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Comparison of three cryotherapy techniques for early post-TKA pain control in terms of efficacy and patient satisfaction: a randomized controlled trial by Keerati Chareancholvanich, Worawut Keesukpunt, Chaturong Pornrattanamaneewong, Rapeepat Narkbunnam, Atthakorn Jarusriwanna

“…This study aimed to evaluate and compare three cryotherapy techniques in terms of efficacy and patient satisfaction in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods This prospective randomized study included 108 patients who were scheduled for primary unilateral TKA. …”
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RiceLeafClassifier‐v1.0: A Quantized Deep Learning Model for Automated Rice Leaf Disease Detection and Edge Deployment by Oluwaseun O. Martins, Christiaan C. Oosthuizen, Dawood A. Desai

“…ABSTRACT Rice diseases critically threaten global food security, necessitating rapid, accurate detection methods. This study presents RiceLeafClassifier‐v1.0, a lightweight quantized convolutional neural network (CNN) that classifies five rice leaf conditions: blast, bacterial blight, brown spot, healthy, and red stripe, with high accuracy and real‐time performance. …”
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Comparative safety and efficacy of manual therapy interventions for cervicogenic headache: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Xueliang Xu, Yan Ling

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate and compare the safety and efficacy of spinal manipulation, mobilization, and massage for the management of cervicogenic headache (CGH) using meta-analytic techniques.MethodsComprehensive searches were conducted in Cochrane, Embase, PubMed, and ClinicalTrials.gov to identify studies investigating the effects of manipulation, mobilization, and massage on pain, disability, and physical function in patients with CGH. …”
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Incidence and Factors Related to Double Anterior Chamber Complications After Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty by Huang J, Asano K, Uchio E

“…However, one of the serious complications of DALK is Descemet membrane (DM) detachment, which can lead to double anterior chamber (DAC) and visual impairment. This study examines the incidence and factors related to the complication of DAC after DALK, including preexisting conditions such as atopic dermatitis (AD).Methods: This is a retrospective evaluation of all patients who underwent DALK from January 2019 to April 2024 in the Department of Ophthalmology, Fukuoka University Hospital. …”
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Pain Reduction After Laser Acupuncture Treatment in Geriatric Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: a Randomized Controlled Trial by Dwi R Helianthi, Christina Simadibrata, Adiningsih Srilestari, Edy R Wahyudi, Rudy Hidayat

“…Aim: to compare the effectiveness of active laser acupuncture with placebo on reducing pain intensity and improving functional outcome in geriatric patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: a double-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted in geriatrics with knee OA at Medical Acupuncture Outpatient Clinic, Integrated Geriatric Outpatient Clinic, Rheumatology Outpatient Clinic of Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, during May to October 2015. …”
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A workplace violence prevention program targeting high‐risk patients in emergency departments by Son Chae Kim, Jennifer Kaiser, Tracy Hosford, Carol Sadate‐Akhavi, Ashleigh Nurski, Thomas Bos, Chelsea Ciampa

“…We aimed to evaluate the effects of two interventions guided by a validated risk‐assessment tool. Methods A prospective interventional study was conducted among patients ≥10 years who visited two EDs in Michigan, USA, from October 2022 to August 2023. …”
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