Demography in Swiss paediatric uveitis: a retrospective cohort study by Jeanne Martine Gunzinger, Alice Kitay, Fabio Meier, Christian Böni, Seraina Palmer Sarott, Brigitte Simonsz-Tóth, Christina Gerth-Kahlert

“…Knowledge of local demography may guide targeted work up and treatment. Methods Single center retrospective study from January 2012 to June 2022. …”
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The Most Popular Videos Promoting Breast Enhancement Products on TikTok: Cross-Sectional Content and User Engagement Analysis by Jing Lin, Wanlin Li, Lian Zhu, Ning Li, Shi Chang

“…ObjectiveThis paper aims to analyze the characteristics of breast enhancement videos, including uploader demographics, product details, promotional claims, and user engagements, to better understand the nature of the claims and products encountered by users. MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional content analysis of the top 150 most-liked breast enhancement videos via TikTok’s web interface. …”
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Renal abscessation in dromedary camels: Clinical, ultrasonographic, hematobiochemical, and etiological investigations by Mohamed Tharwat, Hazem M. M. Elmoghazy, Elhassan M. A. Saeed, Abdulrahman A. Alkheraif

“…Aim: This study aimed to investigate renal abscessation in camels with special emphasis on ultrasonographic findings and causative agents. Methods: Seventeen diseased camels (Camelus dromedarius) were examined. …”
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Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Enhances Outcomes and Foraminal Decompression in Cervical Radiculopathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Peng Z, Xiong Y, Jia Y, Li J, Liu Z, Wang G

“…No significant differences in complication rates, including dural tears or nerve root injuries, were found between the two groups.Conclusion: The ultrasonic bone scalpel-assisted decompression technique offers significant advantages over traditional methods in terms of surgical outcomes, including better pain relief, functional recovery, and foraminal enlargement, while maintaining comparable safety profiles.Keywords: ultrasonic bone scalpel, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, ACDF, foraminotomy, smallest oblique sagittal area…”
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“Is that a policy thing or is that a guard thing?”: A qualitative study of providers’ experiences supporting pregnant individuals incarcerated in Ontario, Canada by Xaand Bancroft, Audrey Ferron Parayre, Amy McGee, Lisa Morgan, Wendy Peterson

“…This study explores the experiences of providers and the systemic challenges they encounter while delivering perinatal health and social services to individuals incarcerated in Ontario, Canada. Methods We conducted a qualitative study using a descriptive design. …”
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On ensuring joint tightness on the basis of technological induction by G. A. Pilyushina, P. G. Pyrikov, E. A. Pamfilov, V. V. Kapustin

“…The work objective is to validate the technological conditions for sealing movable joints in the cases described above.Materials and Methods. The conditions for ensuring the joint density are shown as a result of the contact problem solution and as a factor determined by the molecular-mechanical friction theory. …”
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Public health nurse density and associated factors across Japan: an ecological study by Mayumi Mizutani, Ritsuko Nishide, Naoko Nishitani, Harumi Bando, Junko Nishimura, Susumu Tanimura

“…This study aimed to (1) map the geographic distribution of PHN density across all 47 prefectures in Japan from 2019 to 2024, (2) investigate regional factors associated with PHN density at the prefectural level, and (3) analyze these associations at different quantile levels of PHN density. Methods An ecological study was conducted using available public data from 47 prefectures in Japan, focusing on variables related to PHN density such as school density, educational capacity, percentage of graduates selecting PHN careers, percentage of graduates remaining within the prefecture, recruitment rate, and turnover rate. …”
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Safety and Efficacy of Hydroxypropyl Guar-Hyaluronic Acid Dual-Polymer Lubricating Eye Drops in Indian Subjects with Dry Eye: A Phase IV Study by Deborah Awisi-Gyau, Neha Kapur, Rajesh Parekh, Umesh Yeddula, Shreesha Kumar Kodavoor

“…Abstract Introduction This work aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of hydroxypropyl guar-hyaluronic acid (HPG-HA) dual-polymer lubricating drops in Indian subjects with dry eye disease (DED). Methods This prospective, open-label, single-arm, phase IV study was conducted in India. …”
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A Comparative Study to Assess Functional Outcomes and Proprioception in Remnant-Preserving versus Standard Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by Sharat Balemane, Sushanth Sudhir Rao, Hishanil Rasheed, Imthiaz Ahammed

“…Objectives: This study aimed to study the functional outcomes and post-operative proprioceptive function in patients who undergo remnant-preserving ACLR (RP-ACLR) compared to the standard ACLR (S-ACLR) technique. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was conducted among patients who presented with ACL injury, and who underwent either arthroscopic remnant RP-ACLR or arthroscopic S-ACLR. …”
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The impact of preoperative anxiety and depression on the prognosis of patients with painful accessory navicular by Jia-chen Liang, Qiang Zan, Shi-Hang Cao, Xiao-cong Liu, Jing Huang, Yi Li, Jun-kui Xu

“…Furthermore, it investigated the differences between patients’ pre- and post-operatively, analyzing the impact on post-operative pain and functional recovery. Methods This study included 50 patients diagnosed with painful AN and treated with the modified Kidner procedure at the Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an, between May 2014 and May 2023. …”
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Improving the image quality of short-time bone SPECT using cadmium-zinc-telluride detectors with SwiftScan by Kazuto Funakoshi, Tomohiko Yamane, Eito Kozawa, Ichiro Matsunari

“…Objective(s): This study aimed to evaluate the quality and associated quantitative values of bone single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with and without SwiftScan using a semiconductor camera equipped with a cadmium-zinc-telluride detector.Methods: Ten patients with bone metastases from prostate cancer who underwent list-mode SPECT/computed tomography using a whole-body semiconductor camera participated in this study. …”
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«I am getting better» and «I feel good»: searching for an objective criterion for a clinical response to analgesic therapy for rheumatic diseases by A. E. Karateev, E. Yu. Pogozheva, V. N. Amirdzanova, E. S. Filatova, V. A. Nesterenko

“…These parameters include Minimal Clinically Important Improvement (MCII) and Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS).Objective: to determine the approximate value of the parameters MCII and PASS on the basis of data from the PARACELS (Regular Piascledine and Artrosilene Administration for osteoarthritis (OA): Expediency of the Unified Treatment Regimen) study.Patients and methods. A study group consisted of 6,448 patients (70.9% female, 29.1% male) (mean age, 57.8±10.2 years) with knee OA and moderate or severe pain of ≥40 mm on a 100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS). …”
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Comparative clinical and economic analysis of the use of symptomatic slow-acting drugs containing glucosamine sulfate in patients with Stage II gonarthrosis during outpatient care by I. V. Sarvilina, Yu. S. Prokofyeva

“…Objective: to carry out a comparative clinical and economic analysis of treatment regimens for primary gonarthrosis (GA) Stage II with a combination of dosage forms of Sustaguard® Artro (ampoules) + Sustaguard® Artro (powder for oral solution) and Dona® (ampoules) + Dona® (powder for oral solution) in outpatient practice.Patients and methods. A retrospective comparative study was conducted using data from medical records of outpatients with GA radiographically classified as Kellgren–Lawrence Stage II. …”
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Clinical characteristics and factors associated with recurrence and long-term prognosis in patients with MOGAD by Wenlin Sun, Yinyin Xie, Aoya Han, Xinru Zhou, Shijie Zhang, Yi Xie, Nanchang Xie

“…ObjectiveTo describe the clinical features, treatment, and prognostic factors affecting recurrence and long-term adverse outcomes of myelin oligodendrocyte antibody-associated disease (MOGAD).MethodsIn this retrospective cohort study, the records of patients diagnosed with MOGAD at Zhengzhou University First Affiliated Hospital between January 2018 and March 2023 were analyzed, and factors associated with recurrence and poor long-term prognosis were identified using logistic regression.ResultsOf the 91 patients, 69 (76%) were new cases, 39 (43%) were female, and 47 (52%) were children (<18 years). …”
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Effects Of 6-Week Telerehabilitation Exercise Programme On Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain In Women: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 appro... by Mohammad Nayel Aqil Khan, Zaina Zahur Ahmed, Kalyana Chakravarthy Bairapareddy

“…This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of telerehabilitation exercise intervention in females with chronic non-specific neck pain by measuring the pain score, disability index, cervical range of motion (CROM), cervical muscle endurance, and patient adherence. Methods In this pilot randomized controlled trial, 31 females (mean age 22.7 ± 2.1 years) were given a 6-week home-based exercise programme based on their assigned group: telerehabilitation (TR) – online software or conventional (CG) – exercise manual. …”
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Validity and Reliability of 2D Video Analysis for Swimming Kick Start Kinematics by Ivan Matúš, Bibana Vadašová, Tomáš Eliáš, Łukasz Rydzik, Tadeusz Ambroży, Wojciech Czarny

“…Background: Objective evaluation of the swimming start is crucial for sprint performance improvement. Traditional visual assessment of its phases—reaction, take-off, flight, and underwater glide—lacks precision. …”
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Assessing the Noninferiority of a Rhythm and Language Training Serious Game Combined With Speech Therapy Versus Speech Therapy Care for Children With Dyslexia: Protocol for an Inve... by Charline Grossard, Mélanie Descamps, Sara Cadoni, Hugues Pellerin, François Vonthron, Jean Xavier, Bruno Falissard, David Cohen

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the noninferiority of Poppins Clinical combined with a reading specialist session once every 2 weeks versus a reading specialist session every week, on the reading skills of children with SLD. MethodsA total of 306 children with dyslexia will be recruited for this study and randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. …”
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Cataract surgery with corneal astigmatism and aphakia correction by implanting an IOL with a wavefront formation mechanism in patients who had penetrating keratoplasty by G. A. Fedyashev, D. A. Khvan

“…To evaluate the clinical efficacy of IOL implantation with a wavefront formation mechanism as part of cataract surgery of patients who underwent penetrating keratoplasty. Material and methods. 4 patients – one man and three women (4 eyes) (1 man, 3 women) aged 24 to 58 underwent phacoemulsification after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) (performed in all patients more than 1.5 years ago, in 3 cases for keratoconus IV, in 1 case due to herpetic keratitis). …”
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SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC AND CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS WITH MEDICATION OVERUSE HEADACHE COMBINED WITH CHRONIC TENSION HEADACHE by M.Yu. Delva, I.I. Delva, V.A. Pinchuk, G.Ya. Sylenko, A.M. Kryvchun

“…The aim of the research is to study the socio-demographic, clinical and pharmacotherapeutic characteristics of patients with MOH and chronic tension-type headache (CTTH). Material and methods. We examined 28 patients with MOH in combination with CTTH and 34 patients with CTTH. …”
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Effect of caffeine on attack decision-making in trained beach volleyball players following prolonged cognitive effort induced by social media use: a randomized, single-blind, cross... by Yago P. Costa, Bianca Stefanny Lopes-da-Silva, Fabiano S. Fonseca, Maicon Albuquerque, Gilmário R. Batista, Leonardo S. Fortes

“…Mental fatigue was assessed by visual analog scale and executive function by Stroop task (accuracy and response time). …”
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