Transdermal delivery of traditional Chinese medicine patch vs. NSAIDs patch for alleviating inflammation and relieving pain for early-stage knee osteoarthritis: a retrospective cas... by Shoufeng Wang, Jingtao Guan, Wanran Gong, Bingbo Bao

“…BackgroundThe effects of transdermal delivery of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) patch for early-stage knee osteoarthritis (EKOA) is unclear.ObjectiveThis study is aimed to compare the therapeutic effects of a type of TCM topical drug-Xiaotong patch with NSAIDs topical drug-flurbiprofen patch to treat EKOA.MethodsThis retrospective case control study included 42 EKOA patients from October 2023 to September 2024. …”
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Fractional CO𝟐 laser therapy for vulvar lichen sclerosus in adults by Xiaojuan Wang, Yisong Chen, Luwen Wang, Zhong Lin, Keqin Hua

“…The visual analogue scale (VAS) was to assess clinical symptoms. …”
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Clinical efficacy and biomechanical analysis of a novel hollow pedicle screw combined with kyphoplasty for the treatment of Kümmell disease by Shixiao Zhong, Hui Zhong, Kun Huang, Yayu Zhao, Wen Lei, Weichao Li

“…The study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of a novel hollow pedicle screw combined with kyphoplasty (HPS‐KP) for treating KD, effectively preventing postoperative bone cement displacement. Methods The prospective study included 50 KD patients with no neurological deficit detected during clinical and radiological evaluation who underwent HPS‐KP (n = 25) and PKP (n = 25) surgeries. …”
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Bony healing of unstable thoracolumbar burst fractures in the elderly using percutaneously applied titanium mesh cages and a transpedicular fixation system with expandable screws. by Anica Eschler, Stephan Albrecht Ender, Katharina Schiml, Thomas Mittlmeier, Georg Gradl

“…In order to address these shortcomings this study introduces cementless fixation of unstable vertebral burst fractures using internal fixators and expandable intravertebral titanium mesh cages in a one-stage procedure via minimum-invasive techniques.<h4>Material and methods</h4>A total of 16 consecutive patients (median age 76 years, range 58-94) with unstable thoracolumbar burst fractures and concomitant osteoporosis were treated by an internal fixator inserted via minimum invasive technique one level above and below the fractured vertebra. …”
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Knowledge towards Strabismus and Associated Factors among Adults in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia by Aragaw kegne Assaye, Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Natnael Lakachew Assefa, Betelhem Temesgen Yibekal

“…The aim of this study was to asses knowledge about strabismus and associated factors among adults in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods. Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a pretested structured questionnaire through face to face interview from April 17 to May 01, 2019. …”
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Tracking Changes in Corticospinal Excitability During Visuomotor Paired Associative Stimulation to Predict Motor Resonance Rewriting by Giacomo Guidali, Nadia Bolognini

“…The present study aims to fill this gap by investigating CSE modulations during m-PAS and their relationship with the protocol’s aftereffects. <b>Methods.</b> We analyzed CSE dynamics in 81 healthy participants undergoing the m-PAS before and after passively observing left- or right-hand index finger movements. …”
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INTRAARTICULAR INJECTION OF HYALURONIC ACID AFTER ARTHROSCOPIC LAVAGE OF THE KNEE: LONG-TERM RESULTS by Lidia Vladimirovna Luchikhina, O A Mendel, D A Antonov

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficiency of arthroscopic lavage in combination with subsequent injection of hyaluronic acid into the joint cavity at shortand long-term follow-ups. Subjects and methods. Eighty-two patients with knee osteoarthrosis (OA) were examined in accordance with the American College of Rheumatology criteria. …”
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Inflammation-related biomarkers for intracardiac thrombosis in acute myocardial infarction: predictive value and mechanistic implications of NLR and LDL-C by Sijie Zhao, Zizhu Lian, Xiaoning Wang, Na Mei

“…This study evaluated the predictive value of inflammation biomarkers for ICT.MethodsThis retrospective case–control study included 8,999 AMI patients hospitalized at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University from January 2018 to December 2022, among whom 88 developed ICT. …”
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Osteoperiosteal versus osteochondral for autologous transplantation in the treatment of large cystic osteochondral lesions of the talus by Lequan Liu, Jiangtao Jin, Jinping Pan, Huikang Guo, Sen Li, Jisheng Li, Zheng Zhang

“…The aim of the study was to compare the short-term clinical and radiographic outcomes between patients undergoing AOPT and those undergoing AOCT for large cystic OLTs. Methods Patients who underwent AOPT or AOCT for medial large cystic OLTs between May 2019 and June 2023 were retrospectively evaluated. …”
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Mobility challenges for women: A case study of bus rapid transit Peshawar by Altaf Ayaz, Hamza Saleem, Muhammad Usama Bin Ayyub, Abdul Qadeer

“…Interviews were conducted for data collection, and statistical tools and methods were employed to analyze the results. The most common modes of travel to and from the BRT stations were walk (39%&45%) followed by Taxi/Rickshaw (32%each) and car/bike (15%&9%), respectively. …”
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Comparative evaluation of the efficacy and safety of intra-articular administration of hyaluronic acid and glucocorticoids in the complex therapy of osteoarthritis by L. K. Peshekhonova, T. E. Kotelnikova, D. V. Peshekhonov, G. A. Kalashnik

“…Improving the treatment of knee (KN) osteoarthritis (OA) remains an urgent problem.Objective: to compare the efficacy and tolerability of intra-articular (i/a) administration of long-acting glucocorticoids (GCs) and Armaviscon®Forte and Armaviscon®Platinum hyaluronates in patients with knee OA.Material and methods. From November 2019 to April 2022, we examined and treated 60 patients (26 men and 34 women, mean age 41.32±3.71 years) suffering from primary KN OA. …”
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Retinal and Choroidal Changes in Children with Moderate-to-High Hyperopia by Yu Qian, Yingyan Ma, Qiurong Lin, Zhaoyu Xiang, Jun Qiang, Yan Xu, Haidong Zou

“…This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness, ganglion cell layer (GCL) thickness, and choroidal thickness in children with moderate-to-high hyperopia (MHH). Methods. This was a cross-sectional study that enrolled 53 children with MHH and 53 emmetropic children. …”
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Diclofenac sodium vs. dexketoprofen trometamol: selecting NSAIDs for managing postoperative inflammatory complications after third molar surgery—a randomized clinical trial by Mahmut Erkal, Cennet Neslihan Eroglu

“…This randomized controlled trial was performed to compare the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of DS and DT following impacted tooth extraction. Methods This split-mouth, randomized clinical study included healthy individuals aged 18 to 40 years with bilaterally impacted third molars. …”
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Relationship between Cardiovascular Diseases and Periodontal Disease – A Systematic Review by Hashmat Gul, Abdullah Imtiaz, Sehrish Sharif, Ali Abdullah, Saba Rehman, Atiqa Bashir

“…Collaboration between dental and cardiovascular experts, coupled with advanced research methods, is essential for a profound understanding of these connections, thus enabling tailored interventions, offering significant improvements in both cardiovascular and periodontal health. …”
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Pain without gain? A randomized crossover study on the impact of active and passive foam rolling on jump height and pain intensity by Lars Heinke, Sasha Javanmardi, Janis Alexander Zemke, Ludwig Rappelt, Jürgen Freiwald, Christian Baumgart, Daniel Niederer

“…This study investigated the effects of single bouts of active foam rolling and passive foam rolling on vertical jump height, perceived pain, and applied pressure during treatment. Methods Twenty physically active participants (10 males, 10 females) completed a randomized crossover design study, undergoing one active and one passive foam rolling session. …”
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Effects of dezocine with ropivacaine on epidural analgesia during labor: a randomized controlled trial by Bin Su, Panlian Qian, W. P. Zhang, Yi Hou, Yiyi Shen

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of dezocine with ropivacaine on epidural analgesia during labor.MethodsA total of 120 parturients were randomly divided into two groups (60 cases each). …”
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Comparative analysis of continuous pericapsular nerve group block and supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block for postoperative analgesia in total hip arthroplasty: a random... by Onur Baran, Ayhan Şahin, Cavidan Arar

“…Secondary outcomes included opioid consumption, the need for rescue analgesia, and hemodynamic stability. Methods Sixty patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia were randomly assigned to receive either a pericapsular nerve group block or a supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block. …”
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Ensuring road safety at regulated intersections in the presence of turning flows by O. S. Gasilova, M. V. Gryaznov, O. A. Pytaleva

“…Having compared the results of their own independently conducted studies, the authors came to the conclusion that ensuring road safety at controlled intersections in medium and large cities has a common scientific and methodological basis. Existing methods for calculating the duration of traffic light control cycles are aimed at ensuring maximum throughput in all directions of traffic at the intersection. …”
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Computer Vision Syndrome in Medical Students in a Teaching Hospital a Cross sectional Observational Study by Muhsin Hashim, Rajesh B. Gotekar

“…Aims: The aim of the study was to find the association of screen time with dry eye disease (DED) in medical students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study conducted at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College and Hospital, Sangli. …”
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Reducing process time of PV module lamination by using double-side heating system by Sraisth, Mansour Djamel Eddine, Öz Aksel Kaan, Gebhardt Paul, Klaus Daniel, Wellens Christine

“…This effect was evaluated by comparing the gel content of encapsulants treated with different heating methods, including single-side and double-side heating systems. …”
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