Quantitative Changes in Vascular and Neural Fibers Induced by Subretinal Fluid Excluding the Peripapillary Region in Patients with Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy by Esra Kızıldağ Özbay, Şenol Sabancı, Mehmet Fatih Küçük, Muhammet Kazım Erol

“…<b>Background:</b> This study aims to evaluate the quantitative changes in retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness and radial peripapillary capillary (RPC) vessel density in patients with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR), specifically excluding the peripapillary region. <b>Methods:</b> A prospective case–control study was conducted at the Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, involving 65 patients with chronic CSCR. …”
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Comparison of Vicious Effect of Oral Pantoprazole and Famotidine on New Bone Formation in Patients With Lumbar Spine Fusion Surgery: A Randomized Control Trial by Kaveh Haddadi, Navid Tahmasbi, Abdolrasool Alaee, Abbas Alipour, Saeed Ehteshami

“…Background and Aim: Due to the increasing use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and their side effects for bone repair and the high percentage of therapy failure in lumbar fusion surgery, especially in various animal studies, the goal of this study was to appraise the consequence of pantoprazole and famotidine on new bone formation in patients experiencing spinal fusion surgery. Methods and Materials/Patients: In this double-blind clinical trial, eighty patients participated based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, of whom 40 cases received pantoprazole (group P) and 40 received famotidine (group F) for eight weeks. …”
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Relationship between klotho, neurotrophic factors (BDNF, NGF, GDNF) and cognitive functions in patients with bipolar disorder by Zeynep Çelebi, Esra Yazıcı, Derya Güzel Erdoğan, Onur Davutoglu, Ahmet Bulent Yazıcı

“…This study investigated the relationships among cognitive function, klotho, and neurotrophic factors in patients with bipolar disorder in the remission period. Methods Male, bipolar disorder (BD) patients (patient group, n = 48) in the remission period and healthy volunteers (control group, n = 48) were included in the study. …”
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Joint use of developed collagen-containing complexes and cell cultures in creating new tissue equivalents by K. V. Kulakova, D. Ya. Aleynik, I. N. Charykova

“…In the frame of the set task the following problems were being solved: research of the spatial structure and architectonics of the surface of the developed base collagen-containing materials and their biocompatibility with cell cultures.Materials and methods. The study of a material which is a two-layer complex film, consisting of collagen and polysaccharide components was carried out. …”
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Impact of sensory organization tasks on prefrontal cortex activity in older women: a comparative fNIRS study of osteoarthritis and healthy aging by Alka Bishnoi, Yang Hu, Manuel E. Hernandez, Manuel E. Hernandez

“…Maintaining posture relies on visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive inputs, but these systems can be compromised due to aging or disease, heightening fall risk. …”
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Brain-Inspired Multisensory Learning: A Systematic Review of Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Outcomes in Adult Multicultural and Second Language Acquisition by Evgenia Gkintoni, Stephanos P. Vassilopoulos, Georgios Nikolaou

“…Objective: This systematic review synthesizes findings from 80 studies examining neuroplasticity and cognitive outcomes in adults undergoing multicultural and second-language acquisition, focusing on underlying neural mechanisms and educational effectiveness. Methods: The analysis included randomized controlled trials and longitudinal studies employing diverse neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, MEG, DTI) to assess structural and functional brain network changes. …”
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Sulodexide efficacy in the treatment of patients with chronic lower limb vein diseases of C1-C3 clinical classes according to CEAP by S. E. Katorkin, M. A. Melnikov, P. F. Kravtsov

“…To evaluate  the clinical efficacy of sulodexide in the daily dosage of 500 LSU in patients with chronic lower limb vein diseases  of clinical classes C1-C3 according to CEAP.Patients and methods.  This study included 35 patients with chronic C1-C3 CEAP lower limb vein disease  who took 500 LSU of Sulodexide for 90 days. …”
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Ocular surface changes and corneal epithelial remodeling after cataract surgery in patients with type 2 diabetes: a case-control study by Emilia Koestel, Léa Dormegny, Arnaud Sauer, David Gaucher, Tristan Bourcier

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate changes in the ocular surface and the corneal epithelium after cataract surgery in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods Patients scheduled for cataract surgery were included consecutively in two groups: diabetes and control. …”
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Intraocular Pressure Control in Vitreoretinal Surgical Systems by Charles M, Zhu Y, Garufis C, McDonell B, Wuyyuru VD

“…Martin Charles,1 Ying Zhu,2 Carrie Garufis,2 Brian McDonell,2 Varalakshmi D Wuyyuru2 1Charles Centro Oftalmológico, Buenos Aires, Argentina; 2Alcon Research LLC, Lake Forest, CA, USACorrespondence: Martin Charles, Charles Centro Oftalmológico, Riobamba 841, C1116, CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Email doccharles@gmail.comPurpose: A comparison was made between the Constellation® Vision System with intraocular pressure (IOP) control and the Enhancing Visual Acuity (EVA) system with automatic infusion compensation (AIC) during a simulated vitrectomy in a closed eye model.Patients and Methods: An acrylic eye model was connected to a vitrectomy probe, an infusion cannula, and a pressure transducer. …”
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Prediction and Stage Classification of Pressure Ulcers in Intensive Care Patients by Machine Learning by Mürsel Kahveci, Levent Uğur

“…The aim of this study was to classify pressure ulcer stages (Stages I–IV) with high accuracy using machine learning algorithms using demographic, clinical and laboratory data of ICU patients and to evaluate the model performance at a level that can be integrated into clinical decision support systems. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 200 patients hospitalized in the ICU were included in the study. …”
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Acupressure intervention for children: A scoping review by Sri Ramdaniati, Mei Neni Sitaresmi, Fitri Haryanti, Arief Tarmansyah Iman

“…The inclusion criteria were original peer-reviewed articles in English or Indonesian that used acupressure as an intervention for children in any setting from 1991 until March 2022 and were updated until March 2024. Review Methods: This review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual Methodologies. …”
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In Vivo Comparison of 23- and 25-Gauge Sutureless Vitrectomy Incision Architecture Using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography by Anderson Teixeira, Flavio A. Rezende, Camila Salaroli, Nonato Souza, Benedito Antonio Sousa, Norma Allemann

“…To investigate the in vivo incision architecture using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) in 23-gauge and 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless pars plana vitrectomy (TSPPV). Methods. A prospective observational study of 22 eyes of 22 patients that underwent three-port 25-gauge (10 eyes) or 23-gauge (12 eyes) TSPPV was performed. …”
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Comparative efficacy and safety of three surgical procedures for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a Bayesian-based network analysis by Shichao Liu, Jingyu Zhou

“…A network meta-analysis (NMA) of RCTs was used to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of OMD, TMD and TED for LDH in this research. Methods We systematically searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Embase databases from their inceptions through March 2023 for eligible literature. …”
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Veterans Traumatic Brain Injuries and Neurosurgical Challenges: A Narrative Review by Ali Mortezaei, Negin Safari, Hediye Gholamshahi, Kimia Kazemzadeh, Abbas Tafakhori

“…Over 414,000 service members have been diagnosed with TBI since 2000, highlighting the need to understand the implications of these injuries and the neurosurgical challenges in their treatment. Methods This narrative review examines the literature on TBIs in veterans, focusing on the characteristics, health impacts, and neurosurgical challenges associated with these injuries. …”
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Role of 18F FDG PET-CT in characterizing low backache: is it worth doing it? by R. K. Kanojia, O. Singh, V. Kumar, R. Kumar, S. Maheshwari

“…Understanding the underlying nociceptive receptors and molecular changes in LBP anatomy is crucial for effective treatment strategies. Methods This observational study enrolled 44 participants with acute or chronic LBP. …”
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EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CONTROLLED RELEASE METOPROLOL TARTRATE IN PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION: ERA STUDY RESULTS by O. L. Barbarash, M. V. Zykov

“…To evaluate efficacy, safety and influence on quality of life of controlled release metoprolol tartrate (CRMT) in patients with arterial hypertension of 1-3 degree.Material and methods. 603 patients (256 men and 347 women; 60,1 y.o., in average) with hypertension of 1-3 degree were examined. 67 hypertensive patients had diabetes mellitus (DM). …”
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An overview of the elemental and functional content of the health indicators system as an economic category by Vitaliia Koibichuk, Agnieszka Jakubowska, Serhii Drozd, Anastasiia Sydorenko

“…The methodological base of this study was the methods of systematization, comparison, structural analysis, logical generalization, and bibliometric analysis. …”
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Light Quality Influence on Growth Performance and Physiological Activity of <i>Coleus</i> Cultivars by Byoung Gyoo Park, Jae Hwan Lee, Eun Ji Shin, Eun A Kim, Sang Yong Nam

“…This presents a distinct advantage over conventional production methods, offering a more sustainable and economically viable approach for increased plant reproduction and growth development. …”
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Effect of Using Mobile Bearing on the Incidence of Anterior Knee Pain in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Without Patellar Resurfacing by Hakam Alasaad, MD, PhD, Doried Diri, MD, Wael Halloum, MD, Hussain Muhammed, MD, Jaber Ibrahim, MD, PhD

“…Mobile bearing (MB) is an alternative to fixed bearing (FB), supposing it has theoretical advantages in increasing the range of motion, reducing wear, and reducing anterior knee pain incidence when the patella is not resurfaced. Materials & Methods:. This research is a double-blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial, conducted between July 2021 and March 2024. …”
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Postural habits and postural awareness in spinal pain, spinal function, and quality of life in resident physicians by Elzem Bolkan Günaydın

“…Aims: Evaluation of postural habits and awareness scale (PHAS), Spinal Functional Index (SFI), and Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) scores, and spinal pain presence (location, intensity, and duration) in resident physicians. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on resident physicians. …”
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