Anaesthetic efficacy of intraligamentary injection compared to incisive nerve block using 3% mepivacaine hydrochloride: a randomized clinical trial by Suzan Salem, Islam Saad, Ramy Elmoazen, Ghada Amin Khalifa

“…The two techniques being compared are the intraligamentary injection technique (ILI) and the incisive nerve block technique (INB). Materials and methods In this study, 100 mandibular anterior and premolars and teeth that were indicated for extraction were included. …”
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Alternative trans-parenchymal access for percutaneous contact nephrolithotripsy by Yu. Yu. Malinin

“…Doppler ultrasound scanning allows to visualize of arterial vessels, which helps to provide safe trans-cutaneous puncture access to PCS. …”
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Promoting Dairy Consumption Among Families: Development and User Experience Study of a Web-Based Nutrition Intervention by Juliette Lemay, Jacynthe Roberge, Véronique Provencher, Angelo Tremblay, Shirin Panahi, Raphaëlle Jacob, Lucie Brunelle, Gabrielle Saintonge, Vicky Drapeau

“…In addition, it evaluates user experience (UX) with the web-based platform. MethodsFollowing the IDEAS framework, family perspectives and beliefs regarding dairy consumption were explored through ethnographic research and interviews. …”
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Effects of physical therapy on improving disc height index, postural stability, pain and function in persons with discogenic low back pain by Muhammad Osama, Aamer Naeem, Sameen Tariq, Sumera Mushtaq, Furqan Ahmed Siddiqi, Sabah Afridi

“… Objective: To determine if physical therapy is capable of improving disc height index, pain, functional disability, lumbar range of motion, postural stability and gait in persons with discogenic low back pain. Methods: The quasi-experimental study was conducted at the Foundation University College of Physical Therapy, Foundation University, Islamabad, and Radiology Department, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from May 2022 to June 2023, and comprised patients of either gender having postero-lateral disc prolapse and discogenic low back pain. …”
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Population-level scale-up of cervical cancer prevention services in a low-resource setting: development, implementation, and evaluation of the cervical cancer prevention program in... by Groesbeck P Parham, Mulindi H Mwanahamuntu, Sharon Kapambwe, Richard Muwonge, Allen C Bateman, Meridith Blevins, Carla J Chibwesha, Krista S Pfaendler, Victor Mudenda, Aaron L Shibemba, Samson Chisele, Gracilia Mkumba, Bellington Vwalika, Michael L Hicks, Sten H Vermund, Benjamin H Chi, Jeffrey S A Stringer, Rengaswamy Sankaranarayanan, Vikrant V Sahasrabuddhe

“…<h4>Background</h4>Very few efforts have been undertaken to scale-up low-cost approaches to cervical cancer prevention in low-resource countries.<h4>Methods</h4>In a public sector cervical cancer prevention program in Zambia, nurses provided visual-inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and cryotherapy in clinics co-housed with HIV/AIDS programs, and referred women with complex lesions for histopathologic evaluation. …”
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The relationship between disease activity, quality of life, and psychological status in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A cross-sectional study by Özlem Karakaş, Melda Ağır, Abdulsamet Erden

“…This study was conducted to investigate the associations among disease activity, pain intensity, psychological well-being, and quality of life in individuals diagnosed with RA. Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional study, 64 patients fulfilling the 2010 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism classification criteria for RA were included. …”
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A nicotinamide metabolism-related gene signature for predicting immunotherapy response and prognosis in lung adenocarcinoma patients by Meng Wang, Wei Li, Fang Zhou, Zheng Wang, Xiaoteng Jia, Xingpeng Han

“…The present study aims to establish a NAM metabolism-correlated gene (NMRG) signature to assess the immunotherapy response and prognosis of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). Methods The training set and validation set (the GSE31210 dataset) were collected The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO), respectively. …”
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Modeling and construction of nomogram of cage subsidence after single-segment transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions by Jinxiang Zhan, Qipeng Wei, Weijun Guo, Zihao Liu, Shiji Chen, Qingyan Huang, Dongling Cai

“…Abstract Objective The purpose of this study is to explore and analyze the risk factors for interbody cage subsidence in patients undergoing single-segment transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) and to construct and validate a visual nomogram risk prediction model. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 159 patients who underwent single-segment TLIF at the Spine Surgery Department of Panyu District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital from January 2021 to June 2023. …”
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How do different standing positions affect trunk muscle activation in LBP-developers during prolonged standing? by Saeedeh Abbasi, Hooman Minoonejad, Hamed Abbasi, Seyed Hamed Mousavi

“…This study aims to examine the effects of using a normalized footrest height and altering arm positions on muscle activity in PDs. Methods Twenty-four female PDs, identified by a > 10 mm increase on the visual analog scale (VAS) during prolonged standing, were recruited. …”
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Exploring E-Vape Aerosol Penetration into Paranasal Sinuses: Insights from Patient-Specific Models by Amr Seifelnasr, Farhad Zare, Xiuhua Si, Jinxiang Xi

“…This study aims to assess the effectiveness of e-vape-generated aerosols entering and filling paranasal sinus cavities, particularly the maxillary sinus. <b>Methods:</b> The aerosol droplets were generated using an electronic vaporizer (e-vape) and were composed solely of vegetable glycerin (VG) and propylene glycol (PG). …”
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Prevalence and causes of blindness and vision impairment among people 50 years and older in Nepal: A national Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness survey. by Sailesh Kumar Mishra, Ranjan Shah, Parikshit Gogate, Yuddha Dhoj Sapkota, Reeta Gurung, Mohan Krishna Shrestha, Islay Mactaggart, Ian McCormick, Brish Bahadur Shahi, Rajiv Khandekar, Matthew Burton

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To determine the prevalence and causes of blindness and vision impairment among people 50 years and older in Nepal.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted seven provincial-level Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) cross-sectional, population-based surveys between 2018-2021. …”
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Coordination Patterns and Energy Flow Analysis in Sit-to-Stand Transitions Among Individuals with Different Body Mass Indexes by Lei Li, Xuan Liu, Ye Liu

“…Background: This study investigates the differences in limb coordination patterns and energy transfer strategies during sit-to-stand (STS) transitions among young adults (18–30 years) with overweight (OW), normal weight (NW), and underweight (UW) conditions, providing a theoretical foundation for understanding the impact of BMI variations on movement control mechanisms and informing health intervention strategies. Methods: Forty participants were classified into OW, NW, and UW groups. …”
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Prevalence of dry eye disease among indoor and outdoor workers and the impact on work productivity in the West Bank of Palestine in 2024: a cross-sectional study by Sana Khaled Abubaker, Shahd Baker Samaana, Qutaiba Naser Saidi, Jamal A. S. Qaddumi, Hamza Abualhasan, Shahd Ibrahim Abusalha

“…This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and impact of DED on work productivity among outdoor and indoor workers in the West Bank of Palestine and the impact of DED on daily activities performance. Methods A population-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on male and female Palestinian workers aged 18 years or older, carried out between July to October 2024. …”
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The Effectiveness of Sub-Threshold Laser Versus Spironolactone for The Treatment of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Amber Khalid, Aveen Fatima, Quratulain Saleem

“… Background: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy of sub-threshold laser versus spironolactone for the treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Google Scholar for randomized controlled trials comparative and individual studies on spironolactone and sub-threshold laser in the treatment of CSCR. …”
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Clinical and Microbiological Profile of Bacterial and Fungal Suspected Corneal Ulcer at University of Gondar Tertiary Eye Care and Training Centre, Northwest Ethiopia by Tarekegn Wuletaw, Mekuanint Geta, Adane Bitew, Wossen Mulugeta, Baye Gelaw

“…Therefore, the main objective of this research was to assess the clinical and microbiological profile of suspected bacterial and fungal corneal ulcers at the Tertiary Eye Care and Training Centre at Gondar University. Methods. A cross-sectional hospital-based study of corneal ulcer cases was performed from February to October 2019. …”
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Treatment outcomes of a Swiss non-infectious paediatric uveitis cohort: retrospective study over ten years by Jeanne Martine Gunzinger, Seraina Palmer Sarott, Fabio Meier, Christian Böni, Alice Kitay, Brigitte Simonsz-Tóth, Christina Gerth-Kahlert

“…With this study, we are investigating the safety and efficacy of the current treatment approach in a large cohort. Material and methods Single center retrospective study. Patients with non-infectious uveitis under the age of 18 years at first presentation, between January 2012 and June 2022, were eligible for inclusion. …”
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The use of free buccal pad fat graft as a viable therapeutic modality in localized gingival recession: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Reham Abdel-Fatah, Ayman Elkashty, Hesham El-Sharkawy

“…Therefore, this randomized clinical trial (RCT) was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the free buccal fat pad graft (FBPFG) compared to the de-epithelialized free gingival graft (DFGG) in conjunction with coronally advanced flap (CAF) in localized gingival recession treatment. Materials and methods This RCT included 39 participants, with 20 patients receiving a coronally advanced flap (CAF) with FBPFG (Group I) and 19 patients treated with CAF and DFGG (Group II). …”
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Accessory cavitated uterine malformation (ACUM): A scoping review by Stefan Timmerman, Lauren Stubbe, Thierry Van den Bosch, Dominique Van Schoubroeck, Tina Tellum, Wouter Froyman

“…The objective of this study was to systematically identify all cases of ACUM and definitions described in the literature, regardless of label, and identify morphological, epidemiological, and clinical characteristics as well as management, while also highlighting knowledge gaps. Material and methods A systematic literature search of three databases was performed, reviewing all records of cystic myometrial lesions. …”
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Long-Term Results After Salter Innominate Osteotomy for the Treatment of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip—Only 8% Rate of Total Hip Arthroplasty at a Median Follow-Up of 22 Years... by Renée Anne van Stralen, Ena Colo, Erich Rutz, Berend Willem Schreurs, Allard Jan Frederik Hosman

“…The aim of this study is to assess the late clinical and radiological results, and to determine the number of patients requiring secondary surgery or a total hip arthroplasty at a long-term follow-up. Methods: Our institution performed 99 Salter osteotomies on 76 patients without underlying neuromuscular conditions over a 21-year period, from 1981 to 2002. …”
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Showiness or efficiency: what to choose? by D.G. Rekalov, B.B. Samura, R.L. Kulinich, M.P. Kras’ko, N.I. Kargals’ka, V.V. Brylyova

“…OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to examine the effectiveness and safety of combination of ibuprofen, glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. METHODS: 80 subjects (32 males and 48 females) were enrolled into the study. 39 patients were treated with combination of glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and ibuprofen (first group), and 41 patients were treated with acetaminophen (second group). …”
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