Can we avoid casting for suspected scaphoid fractures? A multicenter randomized controlled trial by Abigael Cohen, Max Reijman, Gerald A. Kraan, Sara J. Baart, Jan A. N. Verhaar, Joost W. Colaris, the SUSPECT study group

“…To reduce overtreatment, we evaluated whether bandaging, instead of casting, resulted in noninferior functional outcomes. Patients and methods We included adults with suspected scaphoid fractures and normal initial radiographs at the emergency department in our multicenter randomized controlled trial. …”
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Conversion Painful Ankle Arthrodesis to Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Case Series and Literature Reviews by Jen-Hung Chen MD

“…Given the complexity of this clinical situation, conversion total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) has arisen as a valid treatment choice. Methods: From 2018 to 2023, twelve total ankle arthroplasties with Inbone II (Wright Medical Technology, Arlington, Tennessee) were performed in patients who had undergone a prior ankle arthrodesis. …”
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Large household reduces dementia mortality: A cross-sectional data analysis of 183 populations. by Wenpeng You, Maciej Henneberg

“…We correlated household size to dementia mortality rate at population level for analysing its protecting role against dementia mortality.<h4>Methods</h4>This is a retrospective cross-sectional study. …”
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Use of Preventable Risk Integrated Model on behavioral risk factors: a scoping review and bibliometric analysis by Antonio Castillo-Paredes, Gerson Ferrari

“…The use of the Preventable Risk Integrated Model through the creation of counterfactual scenarios could simulate in the future the number of deaths that can be delayed or prevented if one or more risk factors associated with diet, tobacco, alcohol, or physical activity are modified.ObjectiveThe objective of this research was to explore the scientific evidence available on the use of the Preventable Risk Integrated Model, identifying the main findings, the most productive authors on the subject, the most used keywords, the countries of origin of the research, and the scientific journals where these studies are published.MethodsThrough the development of four research questions, a search strategy was established for the development of the scoping review and bibliometric analysis of the information obtained.ResultsA total of 24 articles were identified that used the Preventable Risk Integrated Model, which were available in their titles and research abstracts. …”
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Low Hepatitis B vaccination rates among medical students in South Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Ramesh Lamichhane, Indra Dev Pathak, Bishnu Deep Pathak, Pritha Adhikari, Sagun Dawadi, Aashika Rai, Pratikshya Ojha, Kripa Maharjan, Kirtan Gautam, Nishan Dhakal, Madhusudan Saha

“…Therefore, we aimed to find out the vaccination rate among medical students in South Asia.<h4>Methods</h4>A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases (PubMed, PubMed Central, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL, Google Scholar, MEDLINE, and other sources) beginning from inception to July 15, 2024. …”
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Four decades of spatio-temporal trends in Miankaleh Wetland´s water body and vegetation as revealed by remote sensing time series by Nima Arij, Hooman Latifi, Arvin Fakhri, Rohollah Esmaili

“…We utilized spectral indices and random forest classification to derive the area of water bodies and vegetation, followed by identifying significant trends using various trend analysis methods: Mann-Kendall (MK), Modified Mann-Kendall (MMK), Sequential Mann-Kendall (SeqMK), Seasonal Mann-Kendall (SMK), Sen’s Slope (SS), and LOcally Estimated Scatterplot Smoothing (LOESS). …”
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Analysis of the correlations between changes in posterior segment and anterior chamber segment after implantable collamer lens implantation in highly myopic patients by Yifei Peng, Lu Xiong, Haokun Qu, Yang Liu, Zheng Wang

“…The study aimed to assess alterations in superficial and deep vessel density (SVD, DVD), foveal avascular zone (FAZ) area, and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness to clarify the safety profile of ICL implantation. Methods Prospective observational study, included 36 highly myopic eyes undergoing ICL implantation in surgery group and 23 non-surgical control eyes in non-surgery group. …”
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Influence of orthodontic archwire (nickel–titanium versus copper–nickel–titanium) on pain in adult patients in the aligning phase of treatment with self-ligating brackets (two mont... by Raquel Marzal, Alberto Albaladejo, Daniel Curto, Adrián Curto

“…Abstract Background The aim of this pilot study was to analyze the influence of a nickel–titanium archwire (NiTi) and a copper–nickel–titanium archwire (Cu-NiTi) on pain levels in adult patients during the first two months of orthodontic treatment with self-ligating brackets. Methods This prospective observational pilot study was carried out at the Dental Clinic of the University of Salamanca between 2023 and 2024. …”
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Psychometric Properties of the Lactation Assessment and Comprehensive Intervention Tool (LAT) by Julie Grady, Anna Blair, Kajsa Brimdyr, Karin Cadwell

“…The aim of the current study is to expand the understanding of LAT inter-rater reliability to include novice and expert assessors. Methods: A convenience sample of twenty participants, including both novices (nine nursing students) and 11 self-identified experts, assessed four videos of breastfeeding dyads using the assessment tool, the LAT. …”
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Comparing the Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Paradoxical Timetable Therapy on Worry in Individuals with Social Anxiety Disorder by Saeid Salehi, Shahram Vaziri, Maryam Nasri

“…This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and paradoxical timetable therapy (PTT) on worry in individuals with social anxiety disorder.Methods: This applied study employed a single-case experimental design with an ABA framework. …”
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Altered spontaneous brain activity in children with deprivation amblyopia: a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging study by Yadong Li, Guangying Zheng, Baohong Wen, Xiaopan Zhang

“…Abstract Background To investigate the alterations in spontaneous brain activity and the similarities and differences between monocular deprivation amblyopia and binocular deprivation amblyopia. Methods Twenty children with binocular deprivation amblyopia, 26 children with monocular deprivation amblyopia and 20 healthy controls underwent resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging. …”
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Achievement of minimal clinically important difference in shoulder function after reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study by Yumi Kubo, Naoyuki Kubo, Kotaro Yamakado

“…This study aimed to investigate the percentage of patients achieving a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score following RSA and to examine factors associated with MCID achievement. Methods: This study included 74 patients (26 males and 48 females; mean age 76.9 ​± ​4.7 years) who underwent RSA between January 2019 and July 2022. …”
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Epidemiology of ophthalmia neonatorum: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Randy Asiamah, Gideon Owusu, Pious Tawiah Amoako, Richmond Amponsah, Emmanuel Adator, Samuel Kyei

“…Abstract Purpose To elucidate the global epidemiology of Ophthalmia Neonatorum (ON), as well as its causative organisms and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns. Methods A systematic review of studies reporting the epidemiology of ON was performed using four electronic databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Medline. …”
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In Vitro Evaluation of the Antibacterial Properties and Cellular Response of Liquid-Leukocyte Platelet-Rich Fibrin Products on Barrier Membranes: A Pilot Study by Nichol Chun Wai Tsang, Aneesha Acharya, Georgios Pelekos

“…Bacterial adhesion was visualized using SEM, and colony-forming unit (CFU) counts were obtained. …”
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Percutaneous cryoablation of abdominal wall endometriosis: a systematic literature review of safety and efficacy by Sylvain Bodard, Leo Razakamanantsoa, Ruben Geevarghese, Julianne O’Gorman, Anthony Dohan, Clement Marcelin, François H. Cornelis

“…Abstract Purpose To investigate over 10 years the safety and efficacy of percutaneous cryoablation for the treatment of abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE). Methods A systematic review was conducted of literature published between March 2014 and March 2024. …”
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Inhaled corticosteroids' effect on COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Yasra Badi, Mohamed Hammad, Abdelrahman G. Tawfik, Mona Muhe Eldeen Eshag, Mahmoud M. Elhady, Khaled Mohamed Ragab, Anas Zakarya Nourelden, Mohamed Hesham Gamal, Ahmed Hashem Fathallah

“…This study synthesizes current evidence of the effectiveness of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on mortality, hospital length-of-stay (LOS), and improvement of smell scores in patients with COVID-19. # Methods We searched Embase, Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Scopus until Aug 2022. …”
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Cochlear Implantation: Small Cochlear Diameter May Indicate Degree of Abnormality by Fahad N. Altamimi, Fatemah AlTheyab, Mariam Al-Amro, Ali Al Montasheri, Sara Al Otaibi, Fida Al Muhawas

“…Yet, there is no single report that has displayed the wide variations in the cochlear size in a single layout capturing the cochlea in the oblique coronal view/ cochlear view. METHODS: Basal turn diameter (A-value) was measured in the oblique coronal plane using the OTOPLAN® otological preplanning tool in 104 computed tomography (CT) scans of the temporal bones of cochlear implant (CI) recipients in a tertiary CI center. …”
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Intravitreal Ranibizumab versus Razumab in treatment naïve diabetic macular edema by Dhandapani A, Ravindran S, Muthusamy K, Muruganandham K, Kaliamurty S

“…This study provides a prospective real-world comparison of innovator ranibizumab and Razumab® in treatment-naïve DME patients, addressing the current gap in comparative data. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted involving 60 treatment-naïve DME patients, equally divided into two groups: Ranibizumab and Razumab®. …”
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The added effect of preoperative nepafenac on pain and discomfort following alcohol-assisted photorefractive keratectomy by Eliya Levinger, Nir Gomel, Ami Hirsh, Maya Tenne, Asaf Achiron, Nadav Levinger, Shmuel Levinger, Nadav Shemesh, Adi Abulafia, Michael Mimouni, Nir Sorkin

“…Design: Observational case-series. Methods: Setting : Refractive center. Study Population : 205 PRK patients grouped randomly into five according to pain-management protocols: (1) paracetamol/ibuprofen (Parac-Ibupr group, n  = 39), (2) high-dose oxycodone/naloxone only (Oxy-only group, n  = 45), (3) oxycodone/naloxone and postoperative 0.1%-nepafenac (Oxy-Nep group, n  = 36), (4) oxycodone/naloxone and preoperative and postoperative 0.1%-nepafenac (Nep-Oxy-Nep group, n  = 42), and (5) preoperative and postoperative 0.1%-nepafenac only (Nep-only group, n  = 43). …”
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Peripheral Multiple Cytokine Profiles Identified CD39 as a Novel Biomarker for Diagnosis and Reflecting Disease Severity in Allergic Rhinitis Patients by Yuanwei Jiang, Weiqun Hu, Zhifu Cai, Chaofan Lin, Shengnan Ye

“…Our aim is to measure the peripheral concentrations of multiple cytokines in AR patients and identify novel biomarkers for diagnosis and disease severity. Methods. Peripheral blood samples were collected from 50 AR patients, including 25 mild AR (MAR) patients and 25 moderate-severe AR patients (MSAR), and 22 healthy controls (HCs), and multiple cytokine profiling was outlined by Luminex assay. …”
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