Patient Reported Outcomes Following Triple Arthrodesis for Adult Acquired Flat Foot Deformity: Minimum Two Year Follow Up by Tyler Kelly, Ashish Shah MD, Mila Scheinberg MD, MS

“…The purpose of this study was to identify patient-specific variables that independently influence PROMIS, Foot Function Index (FFI), and VAS scores as well as complication rates. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of patients that underwent Triple Arthrodesis at our facility from 2014-2021. …”
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Morphological and genetic demonstration of Cephalopina titillator in dromedary camels by Israa M. Essa, Mohammed H. Al-Saadi, Akram M. Amanah, Monyer Abdulamier Abd, Mansour J. Ali

“…Aim: This study aimed was to detect the prevalence rate of C. titillator in slaughtered camels, determining its morphology using the electron microscope, and confirming its species by the molecular phylogeny. Methods: A total of 200 slaughtered camels at different areas in Al Muthanna province (Iraq) were inspected visually to collect the parasite samples that identified initially based on their morphological characteristics. …”
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Which Kind of Prognosis is Better in the Treatment of Cervical and Lumbar Disc Herniation with Coblation Nucleoplasty? by Zhang R, Chen S, Han L, Xu B, Guo Y, Wang L

“…The clinical results were assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS), modified MacNab criteria, and efficacy. …”
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Development of Architecture for Connecting a System Module for People with Disabilities by A. A. Baskakov, A. G. Tarasov

“…This study is aimed at the development of basic system maintenance options, the analysis of exception cases under interacting with the user for further evaluation of the architecture efficiency, and the direct project development.   Materials and Methods. The architectural decision was carried out using the Unified Modeling Language (UML), which helps to build visual images of the life cycle and interaction of all components of the system. …”
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Four-Year Outcome of Aflibercept Treatment-Naïve Patients for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Evidence from a Clinical Setting by Yanel Gayadine-Harricham, Virginie Rufin, Sandrine Law-Koune, Thi Ha Chau Tran

“…The objective of the study is to report 4-year treatment outcome with intravitreal Aflibercept injections for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) as first life therapy in real-life. Patients and Methods. This is a prospective, monocenter, observational case series analysis. …”
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A hybrid deep learning model approach for automated detection and classification of cassava leaf diseases by G. Sambasivam, G. Prabu kanna, Munesh Singh Chauhan, Prem Raja, Yogesh Kumar

“…Traditional methods to diagnose these diseases are time-consuming, prone to error, and require expert knowledge, making automated solutions highly preferred. …”
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The Effect of Tissue Stretching and Release Strategies on Neck Muscles Fatigue and Pain Intensity in Office Workers Affected by Chronic Neck Pain: A Rater‐Blind, Semi‐Experimental... by Sinaz Niazi, Farzaneh Gandomi, Parviz Soufivand, Leila Ghazaleh

“…However, the effectiveness of tissue release and stretching strategies in managing pain and fatigue of neck muscles in employees affected by ns‐CNP has not been assessed. Methods Thirty‐nine employees who suffered from ns‐CNP were randomly assigned to stretching, tissue release interventions or control group (n = 13). …”
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Comparison of the standing balance between pole vaulters and soccer players in preseason and postseason by Katarzyna Dmitruk, Małgorzata Gałązka, Mirosława Cieślicka, Dariusz Soszyński, Robert Stępniak, Mariusz Klimczyk, Sergii S. Iermakov

“…Additionally, the analysis of pre and postseason balance system efficiency was performed in pole vaulters and soccer players as well. Material and Methods: To asses static balance system efficiency five pole vaulters and six soccer players were examined. …”
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“FROM THE POLISH CARD OF LEO TOLSTOY” BY PROFESSOR B. BIALOKOZOVICH: METHODOLOGY AND CONSTRUCTIVENESS by Luiza K. Olyander

“…In this regard, the purpose of this article is to describe the techniques and methods of organizing Byalokozovich`s narrative system aimed at achieving the greatest effectiveness of textual discourse. …”
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Intraocular lens-shell technique: adjustment of the surgical procedure leads to greater safety when treating dense nuclear cataracts. by Lixia Luo, Haotian Lin, Weirong Chen, Bo Qu, Xinyu Zhang, Zhuoling Lin, Jingjing Chen, Yizhi Liu

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To compare the efficacy and safety of the intraocular lens (IOL)-shell procedure versus conventional phacoemulsification for the surgical treatment of dense cataracts.<h4>Methods</h4>Eighty eyes with dense nuclear cataracts were enrolled in a prospective, randomized controlled study. …”
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Association between axial elongation and corneal topography in children undergoing orthokeratology with different back optic zone diameters by Qi Tan, Randy Kojima, Pauline Cho, Stephen J. Vincent

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Initial Accuracy of HIV Rapid Test Kits Stored in Suboptimal Conditions and Validity of Delayed Reading of Oral Fluid Tests. by Augustine T Choko, Miriam Taegtmeyer, Peter MacPherson, Derek Cocker, McEwen Khundi, Deus Thindwa, Rodrick S Sambakunsi, Moses K Kumwenda, Kondwani Chiumya, Owen Malema, Simon D Makombe, Emily L Webb, Elizabeth L Corbett

“…<h4>Design</h4>A quality assurance study of OraQuick (OraSure), Determine HIV 1/2™ (Alere) and Uni-Gold™ (Recombigen®).<h4>Methods</h4>Consecutive adults (≥18y) attending Ndirande Health Centre in urban Blantyre, Malawi in January to April 2012 underwent HIV testing with two of each of the three rapid diagnostic test kits stored for 28 days at either 18°C (optimally-stored) or at 37°C (pre-incubated). …”
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Importance of cough and M. tuberculosis strain type as risks for increased transmission within households. by Edward C Jones-López, Soyeon Kim, Geisa Fregona, Patricia Marques-Rodrigues, David Jamil Hadad, Lucilia Pereira Dutra Molina, Solange Vinhas, Nancy Reilly, Stephanie Moine, Soumitesh Chakravorty, Mary Gaeddert, Rodrigo Ribeiro-Rodrigues, Padmini Salgame, Moises Palaci, David Alland, Jerrold J Ellner, Reynaldo Dietze

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To overcome these problems, we investigated factors potentially associated with TB transmission within households.<h4>Methods</h4>We evaluated patients with smear-positive (≥2+), pulmonary TB and classified M. tuberculosis strains into single nucleotide polymorphism genetic cluster groups (SCG). …”
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The clinical and functional outcomes of closed reduction and arthroscopic McLaughlin procedure in patients with neglected locked posterior shoulder dislocation by Ebied Wessam Fakhery, Younis Ahmed Saeed, Hemida Mohamed Amr, Khater Ahmed H., Haroun Yahia

“…Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of closed reduction and arthroscopic McLaughlin procedure with posterior labral repair in patients with neglected locked posterior shoulder dislocation for less than 12 weeks. Methods: A prospective study was conducted at university hospitals, managing 15 patients with neglected locked posterior shoulder dislocation for less than 12 weeks and concomitant engaging reverse Hill-Sachs lesions of less than 40% of the humeral articular surface. …”
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Differentiation of early-stage tumors from benign lesions manifesting as pure ground-glass nodule: a clinical prediction study based on AI-derived quantitative parameters by Shuxiang Chen, Huijuan Zhang, Yifan Chen, Shuo Chen, Wenfu Cao, Yongxiu Tong

“…The aim of our study was to evaluate whether AI-derived quantitative parameters could predict benignity versus early-stage tumors manifesting as pGGN.MethodsA total of 1,538 patients with pGGN detected by chest CT at different campuses of our hospital from May 2013 to December 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Low-level laser therapy for nipple trauma and pain during breastfeeding: systematic review and meta-analysis by Maria Victória Candida Gaitero, Ticiana Aparecida Alves de Mira, Edna Jéssica Lima Gondim, Simony Lira do Nascimento, Fernanda Garanhani Surita

“…All studies employed LLLT with a 660-nm wavelength, though there were variations in equipment power, energy dose, and application methods. The meta-analysis revealed an average difference of −0.60 points (95% CI: −1.52 to 0.31) in the VAS pain scores between the LLLT and control groups. …”
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COVID‐19 Vaccine Uptake and Associated Factors Among Persons With Disabilities in Ghana's Ashanti Region by Abdul‐Aziz Seidu, Irene G. Ampomah, Theophilus I. Emeto

“…This study aimed to examine the COVID‐19 vaccine uptake and its predictors among PWDs in the Ashanti region of Ghana, where about 17% of the population has some form of disability. Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted among 402 PWDs in two districts of the Ashanti Region of Ghana from December 2021 to March 2022. …”
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Rotational changes and associated risk factors following intramedullary nail fixation for intertrochanteric femoral fractures in elderly patients by Chao Han, Xiaodan Li, Zhe Han, Qiang Dong

“…ObjectiveTo quantify rotational displacement following intramedullary nail fixation for intertrochanteric femoral fractures using three-dimensional (3D) CT imaging, analyze associated risk factors, and evaluate its clinical significance.MethodsA total of 210 patients who underwent intramedullary nail fixation for intertrochanteric femoral fractures between 2020 and 2022 were included. …”
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Safety and efficacy of omaveloxolone v/s placebo for the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia in patients aged more than 16 years: a systematic review by Ankita Umrao, Monika Pahuja, Nabendu Sekhar Chatterjee

“…The present review was conducted to determine the use of Omav, the only FDA-approved treatment for FA. Methods Three electronic databases, Cochrane, PubMed and Google Scholar, were searched with terms such as ‘Omaveloxolone’, ‘Friedreich ataxia’, ‘genetic diseases’, ‘autosomal recessive’, and ‘rare disorders’ using various advanced search filters. …”
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Short and long-term impact of intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy interruption in retinal vein occlusion during the COVID-19 pandemic: functional outcomes and AI-based fluid analysis of... by Emmanuelle Moret, Jennifer Cattaneo, Adham Elwakil, Andrea Montesel, Mattia Tommasoni, Chiara M. Eandi

“…Abstract Background The aim of the study is to investigate the short- and long-term effects of delayed intravitreal anti-VEGF injections (IVI) for macular edema (ME) in retinal vein occlusion (RVO) patients during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This is a retrospective observational study analyzing a cohort of patients followed at the medical retina department of the Jules Gonin Eye Hospital. …”
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