Long-term efficacy and safety of different biologics in treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: A network meta-analysis by Han Chen, Lin Wang, Jisheng Zhang, Xudong Yan, Longgang Yu, Yan Jiang

“…The study aimed to compare the long-term efficacy and safety of various biologics in the management of CRSwNP. Methods: The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases were searched from database inception to March 2024, to identify all relevant literature on the use of biologics for CRSwNP. …”
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Combined posterior superior alveolar and anterior middle superior alveolar nerve blocks with labial infiltration versus nerve blocks alone for pain management in minimally invasive... by Ting-Ting Cai, Jia-Qi Zhang, Meng-Ran Han, Yong-Wei Fu

“…Abstract Background To compare the efficacy of combining posterior superior alveolar (PSA) block, anterior middle superior alveolar (AMSA) block, and labial infiltration of the maxillary central incisor versus PSA + AMSA alone for pain control during minimally invasive nonsurgical periodontal therapy (MINST). Methods Twenty-four patients with stage II-III periodontitis were enrolled in the single-center, single-blind, split-mouth randomized controlled trial. …”
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Impact of tafluprost and tafluprost/timolol on the thickness of the retina in the macular area by N. I. Kurysheva, E. V. Polunina, D. D. Arzhukhanov, A. M. Tkhamadokova

“…In untreated patients, the RT remained unchanged. The visual acuity did not change in any group of patients. …”
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Problems and perspectives of family doctors training on the undergraduate stage by Yu. M. Kolesnik, V. D. Syvolap, N. S. Mikhaylovskaya, T.O. Kulinich

“…Computer presentations, videos, case-technology and other innovative methods are widely used for training optimization. …”
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A comparison of cervical smear adequacy using either the cytobrush or the Ayre spatula: a practice audit by Don O'Mahony, Lech Banach, Ehi U. Igumbor

“…The purpose of this study was to compare the adequacy of cervical smears taken with the Ayre spatula as opposed to the cytobrush. Methods: This was a retrospective analytical study. …”
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Endothelin-1 level in the tear fluid of children with primary congenital glaucoma by L. A. Katargina, N. B. Сhesnokova, N. N. Arestova, A. A. Sorokin, T. A. Pavlenko, O. V. Beznos, O. A. Lisovskaja

“…To analyze the level of endothelin-1 (ET-1) in the tear fluid (TF) of children with primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) and to detect possible correlations between the clinical and the laboratory data. Material and methods. We examined 23 eyes of 15 children with PCG aged between 7 months and 15 years and 3 healthy fellow eyes of these children. 25 eyes of children of same age without glaucoma (somatically healthy with mild hyperopia and/or concomitant strabismus) served as control. …”
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Comparative analysis of motor functional asymmetry indicators in athletes of cyclic sports, martial arts, and esports by Svitlana Piatysotska, Leonid Podrіgalo, Vyacheslav Romanenko, Yana Zhernovnikova, Nataliia Dolgopolova, Andrii Yefremenko

“…The advanced level of sports training contributes to the balanced enhancement of intermuscular coordination, further positively impacting visual-motor reaction times.…”
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Trajectory of Self-Reported Pain and Association with Quality of Life in Patients with Perianal Abscesses After Surgery by Gao Y, Zhang L, Qian Q, Zhang H, Yao Y

“…Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale at multiple time points over a four-week follow-up period. …”
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Comparative analysis of two multitask approaches to cognitive training in cardiac surgery patients by I. V. Tarasova, I. N. Kukhareva, T. B. Temnikova, D. S. Kupriyanova, I. D. Syrova, А. S. Sosnina, O. A. Trubnikova, O. L. Barbarash

“…To compare the incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction and neuropsychological changes in the early postoperative period of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients who underwent two versions of multitask cognitive training, which involved various cognitive and motor tasks, as well as in a control group.Material and methods. The study included 100 patients after elective CABG. …”
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LIPODERMATOSCLEROSIS AS A VARIETY OF LOBULAR PANNICULITIS: CLINICAL FEATURES by O. N. Egorova, B. S. Belov, S. I. Glukhova, S. G. Radenska-Lopovok

“…Objective: to to study and reveal the diagnostic signs of lipodermatosclerosis (LDS) as one of the types of panniculitis (PN).Materials and methods. A total of 550 patients were examined; LDS with its duration of 18.97 ± 7.4 months was verified in 53 (9.6 %) patients (3 men and 50 women; whose age was 18–80 years), including 32 overweight ones. …”
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Trunk rotation, spinal deformity and appearance, health-related quality of life, and treatment adherence: Secondary outcomes in a randomized controlled trial on conservative treatm... by Marlene Dufvenberg, Anastasios Charalampidis, Elias Diarbakerli, Birgitta Öberg, Hans Tropp, Anna Aspberg Ahl, Hans Möller, Paul Gerdhem, Allan Abbott, CONTRAIS Study Group

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To explore secondary outcomes at endpoint comparing treatments with adequate self-mediated physical activity combined with either night-time brace (NB), scoliosis-specific exercise (SSE), or adequate self-mediated physical activity alone (PA) in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS).<h4>Methods</h4>A longitudinal, prospective, multicenter RCT was conducted including 135 girls/boys, Cobb angle 25-40°, 9-17 years, and ≥1-year remaining growth were randomly allocated into NB, SSE, or PA group. …”
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Beyond Hemostasis: Exploring Intra-articular Tranexamic Acid’s Analgesic Effect in Post-operative Care in Total Knee Arthroplasty – Original Article by Dilbans Singh Pandher, Nitish Khosla, Pardumanjit Singh Dhaliwal

“…Pain levels were measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at 48 h, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks, with the primary outcome being early pain relief and knee range of motion (ROM). …”
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A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study of Ultrasound-Guided Rectus Sheath Block for Pain Management in Laparoscopic Umbilical Hernia Repair with Intraperitoneal Onlay Mesh by Chen T, Li M, Liu Y, Zhang X, Sun X, Li J, He M, Wang Z

“…Postoperative pain levels were evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at 1 hour (T5), 6 hours (T6), and 12 hours (T7) after surgery while resting, as well as at 24 hours (T8) during activity. …”
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Effects of Sequential Antimicrobial Phases on Root Canal Microbiome Dynamics in Two-Visit Treatment of Primary Apical Periodontitis: A Longitudinal Experimental Study by Bertan Kesim, Seda Tezcan Ülger, Gönül Aslan, Yakup Üstün, Ayşe Tuğba Avcı, Mustafa Öner Küçük

“…This study aimed to investigate the effect of sequential antimicrobial phases on the root canal microbiome during a two-visit treatment approach, with a focus on calcium hydroxide medication. Methods: Samples were collected from three teeth across four treatment phases: initial infection (S1), after chemomechanical preparation (S2), after intracanal medication (S3), and after a final flush (S4). …”
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Time-based tracking of temperature and humidity of emergency medical service rapid response vehicles in Qatar: a prospective observational study by Nour Alhuda Alaghawani, Abrar Mohamed, Ahmed Makhlouf, Habib Kerkeni, Loua Al Shaikh, Guillaume Alinier, Alaaldin M. Alkilany, Ousama Rachid

“…Data was then extracted using ElitechLog software, visualized using Python, and statistically analyzed. …”
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Perception of Orthodontists on Posed and Dynamic Smile in Terms of Buccal Corridor Space: A Pilot Study by Kreethika Suresh, Thirunavukkarasu Ramanathan, Sola Rajan

“…Subjective evaluation was done using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) to rate the smiles based on buccal corridor space in terms of attractiveness and treatment priority needs. …”
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Effectiveness of Standalone Weight-bearing Radiographs in Guiding the Management of Supination External Rotation Type Isolated Lateral Malleolar Fractures in Indian Population: A P... by Singaravadivelu Vaidyanathan, Vignesh Murali, Aju Bosco

“…Patient’s pain score visual analogue scale (VAS) and compliance was assessed during radiographic assessment. …”
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Intravitreal Faricimab for Previously Treated Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Hang A, Ngo T, Virk JS, Moussa K, Moshiri A, Emami-Naeini P, Park SS

“…Tschannen Eye Institute, 4860 Y Street, Sacramento, CA, 95817, USA, Tel +1-916-734-6080, Email sscpark@ucdavis.eduPurpose: To report our real-world experience using intravitreal faricimab, a novel anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy, in eyes with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) previously treated with other anti-VEGF therapy.Patients and Methods: A retrospective, single-center study of previously treated nAMD eyes treated with faricimab.Results: In 88 eyes (73 patients), mean baseline best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/63 (range 20/20 to CF) with mean anti-VEGF injection interval of 6.1+ 2.0 weeks. …”
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Perma Curette and Hysteroscopy: An Observational Study About Endometrial Sampling by Carmen Imma Aquino, Daniela Surico, Francesca Miglino, Arianna Ligori, Daniela Ferrante, Valentino Remorgida

“…<b>Materials and Methods</b>: Women undergoing hysteroscopy were invited to undergo a Perma biopsy as well. …”
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Evaluating The Effectiveness of Nefopam Versus Tramadol in Treating Established Post-Spinal Anesthesia Shivering: A Systematic Review by Ahsan Amjad, Usman Khalid, Adil Ashraf, Sumayya Tariq, Akrama Ehsan, Syed Imtiaz Ali Zaidi, Muhammad Hussain

“…This study evaluated and compared the efficacy, safety, and practicality of nefopam and tramadol in the treatment of established PSAS. Methods: A systematic review was conducted that adhered to PRISMA guidelines. …”
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