HORMONAL CONTRACEPTION AND MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY: A SUBANALYSIS OF THE MAGYN STUDY by D. V. Blinov, T. I. Ushakova, N. A. Makatsariya, N. M. Khamani, V. O. Bitsadze, Ch. Dadak

“…To create a profile of HC-using women who enrolled in the MAGYN study.Materials and Methods. The study included the disease registry (MgD in women with hormone-dependent diseases) and the data on safety and effectiveness of magnesium supplementation with a combination of magnesium citrate and pyridoxine. …”
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Visuospatial function impairment in patients with subacute-chronic isolated frontal lobe ischemic stroke: A cross-sectional study using MoCA-Ina in a private hospital by Mary Christina Elsa, Yusak Mangara Tua Siahaan, Melania Lumenta

“…Visuospatial function, a domain of cognitive function related to visual imaging, is commonly affected by parietal lobe lesions. …”
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Prevalence of urinary incontinence and its relation to occupational status among Egyptian female patients presenting with chronic cough by Ragy Mamdouh Ghaly, Alaa Mohamed Atef Karim Eldin, Dina Abbas Mohamed AbdelRahman, Marwa Hussein Elassal

“…Aim of work To measure the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence and to identify the relationship between urinary incontinence and occupational status among female patients with chronic cough. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 80 female patients presented with chronic cough of any cause, and all patients were interviewed using a structured questionnaire that included personal, occupational, chronic cough, and urinary incontinence questionnaire. …”
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Establishment of a novel mouse model of colorectal cancer by orthotopic transplantation by Cewen Chen, Qiaochu Fu, Lei Wang, Shinya Tanaka, Masamichi Imajo

“…Nonetheless, the development of such models is fraught with challenges primarily owing to the technical complexities associated with the transplantation of CRC cells into the intestinal epithelium. Methods The luminal surface of the cecum was externalized to visualize the entire process involved in the transplantation of CRC cells into the cecal epithelium of BALB/c athymic nude mice. …”
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Outcomes of posterior lamellar tarsal rotation vs bilamellar tarsal rotation for trachomatous trichiasis. by John H Kempen, Yineng Chen, Aida Abashawl, Ahlam Awad Mohammed, Sarity Dodson, Wondu Alemayehu, Alemu Gemechu, Aemero Abateneh Mengesha, Dereje Adugna Kumsa, Tony Succar, Kathleen McWilliams, Fangming Jin, Vatinee Y Bunya, Maureen G Maguire, Matthew J Burton, Gui-Shuang Ying, FLuorometholone as Adjunctive MEdical Therapy for Trachomatous Trichiasis Surgery (FLAME) Trial Research Group

“…<h4>Methods</h4>In an ongoing TT control program in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia, TT surgeons used their preferred procedure (PLTR or BLTR) for upper eyelids with TT. …”
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Effect of dexmedetomidine on the median effective concentration of ropivacaine for postoperative analgesia in transversus abdominis plane block: an up-down sequential allocation st... by Qin Ye, Hongchun Xu, Xiao Liu, Xujiao Wang, Fangjun Wang

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to observe the effect of dexmedetomidine on the median effective concentration (EC50) of ropivacaine for postoperative analgesia in ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block.MethodsPatients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomly divided into the RD group and the R group. …”
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Lateral position posterior surgery followed by supine position anterior surgery in a single stage (LP-A) for the treatment of cervical spinal cord anterior severe dynamic compressi... by Qiang Zhang, Shunqiang Sun, Jinkai Liu, Zequn Zhang, Yuan Xue

“…Abstract Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the lateral position posterior surgery ahead of the anterior surgery (LP-A) in a single stage for releasing the cervical spinal cord from short-term severe anterior compression. Methods The severe stenosis with dynamic compression defined as Vaccaro`s system degree 3 or 4 with neurological symptoms aggravation when flexion or extension of the cervical spine. …”
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What is the impact of biological treatment on sleep quality in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps patients: a retrospective cross-sectional study by Danah Althomaly, Mai Almasoud, Arulanantham Zechariah Jebakumar, Khalid Aldilaijan

“…The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of dupilumab treatment on sleep quality in patients with CRSwNP. Methods A single-institutional, retrospective chart review was conducted on adult patients who received biological treatment (dupilumab) for CRSwNP. …”
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Comparative efficacy of Nice knot versus lag screw in augmenting locking plate fixation for comminuted clavicular fractures: a retrospective cohort study by Huaxian Huang, Chaoran Hu, Yongfei Cao, Qin Luo, Chaode Cen, Honghao Yuan, Yungui Li, Aixin Cao

“…Through comprehensive assessment of different therapeutic approaches, we endeavor to provide more scientific and effective therapeutic options for patients with comminuted clavicular fractures. Methods From January 2020 to December 2022, 123 patients with unilateral midshaft comminuted clavicular fractures were enrolled, including 58 cases in the Nice knot (NK) group and 65 cases in the lag screw (LS) group. …”
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PSAT1 is upregulated by METTL3 to attenuate high glucose-induced retinal pigment epithelial cell apoptosis and oxidative stress by Xiaofeng Du, Yanting Wang, Fan Gao

“…Nevertheless, the influences of m6A methylation on PSAT1 expression and DR progression at the molecular level have not been reported. Methods High-glucose (HG) was used to treat human retinal pigment epithelial cells (ARPE-19) to construct a cell injury model. …”
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Managing water dynamics for optimal outcomes in unilateral biportal endoscopic surgery: preliminary results in a new operative channel by Qian-Liang Wang, Jian-Peng Chen, Yu-Jian Peng, Jun Dai, Xiao-Feng Liu, Jun Yan

“…Therefore, comprehending the water dynamics involved in UBE surgery is crucial. Methods This prospective study involved 29 patients with single-level lumbar instability or degenerative disk disease who underwent UBE surgery between April 2021 and March 2022. …”
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Dengue’s climate conundrum: how vegetation and temperature shape mosquito populations and disease outbreaks by Nur Athen Mohd Hardy Abdullah, Nazri Che Dom, Siti Aekball Salleh, Rahmat Dapari, Nopadol Precha

“…This study aims to assess the effects of microclimate, vegetation, and Aedes species distribution on dengue transmission in distinct hotspot and non-hotspot locations. Methods This cohort study was conducted in two sites within Selangor, Malaysia: a recurrent dengue hotspot and a non-dengue hotspot. …”
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Local therapy of the knee osteoarthritis: results of a multicenter study of meloxicam by N. V. Toroptsova, A. A. Bagretsova, A. V. Bursikov, E. V. Kuzmicheva

“…One of the main treatment approaches in OA is to reduce pain and increase the functional activity of patients.Objective: to evaluate the efficacy, tolerability and safety of Meloxicam Canon (MC) in the form of a 1% gel for external use as a symptomatic therapy in patients with knee OA, accompanied by pain.Material and methods. The randomized, open, multicenter study included 100 patients aged 50 to 80 years with stage II–III knee OA, who were randomized into two groups in a 1:1 ratio. …”
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Impact of influenza-like illnesses on health state utility value among Japanese children and adults by Taito Kitano, Shinya Tsuzuki

“…Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of ILIs on utility value in a Japanese population. Methods We conducted an online survey between March and June 2024 to evaluate the impacts of ILIs on health-related quality of life, using a Japanese version of the EuroQol 5 Dimensions 5 Levels (EQ-5D-5 L) and EuroQol visual analog scale (EQ-VAS). …”
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27-GAUGE MICRO INCISION BIOPSY TECHNIQUE FOR TUMORS OF THE IRIS AND CILIARY BODY by K. Scripsema Nicole, T. Finger Paul

“…Purpose.To evaluate a 27-gauge aspiration-cutter technique for biopsy of anterior segment neoplasia. Methods. In this retrospective case review, all patients had clinically diagnosed iris or ciliary body tumors. …”
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Research on target localization and adaptive scrubbing of intelligent bathing assistance system by Ping Li, Ping Li, Shikai Feng, Hongliu Yu

“…Existing bathing systems are limited by their lack of intelligence and adaptability, reliance on caregivers, and the complexity of their control algorithms. Although visual sensors are widely used in intelligent systems, current intelligent bathing systems do not effectively process depth information from these sensors.MethodsThe scrubbing task of the intelligent bath assist system can be divided into a pre-contact localization phase and a post-contact adaptive scrubbing phase. …”
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Calcification of Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses with a Hydrophobic Surface Following Uneventful Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty by Urszula Kołodziejska, Monika Udziela, Ewaryst Mendyk, Michał Rawski, Krzysztof Skrzypiec, Anna Gumieniczek, Jacek P. Szaflik

“…Purpose: This is a retrospective, observational case series of 43 patients who underwent Descemet’s striping automated endothelial keratoplasty with implants of hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lenses with hydrophobic surface (Lentis LS-302-Y or Lentis L-302-1). Methods: Patients diagnosed with intraocular lens opacification after Descemet’s striping automated endothelial keratoplasty were identified from clinic records, with minimal 18-month postoperative follow-up guaranteed in 36 eyes. …”
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Latent class analysis for health-related quality of life in nurses in China by Yan Zhao, Bei Yang, Jianying Chu, Jianying Chu

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to identify the types of quality of life (QoL) based on the five dimensions of the EQ-5D and predict factors affecting QoL.MethodsA multistage stratified cluster sampling survey was conducted among the staff of 12 general hospitals, 1,965 nurses completed the survey, and the data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 and Mplus 8.3 for latent analysis.ResultsThree latent classes of QoL were identified: low-level (2.8%), pain and discomfort (7.6%), medium-level (47.1%), and high-level (42.5%). …”
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Evaluating the effect of VersaWrap tendon protector on functional outcomes in operative tendon repairs by Yaw Adu, Justin Harder, Cameron Cox, Gracie Baum, Evan J. Hernandez, Brendan J. MacKay

“…We conducted a study to assess the efficacy of VersaWrap in improving clinical outcomes related to adhesions and tethering in tendon repairs involving the hand.Materials &amp; methodsAge, sex, injury type, mechanism of injury, visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores, active and passive range of motion (ROM), percent return to normal function, and patient-reported outcomes forms (QuickDASH) were collected at baseline and routine follow up visits. …”
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Molecular mechanisms after optic nerve injury: Neurorepair strategies from a transcriptomic perspective by Xiaxue Chen, Muyang Wei, Guangyu Li

“…Furthermore, computational models and systems biology methods could help predict molecular pathways interactions, providing valuable guidance for clinical research on optic nerve regeneration and repair.…”
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