A predictive model to explore risk factors for Henoch–Schönlein purpura nephritis in children: a retrospective cross-sectional study by Qianwen Yang, Qianwen Yang, Maoyang Zhang, Zilong Dong, Fang Deng

“…This study aimed to develop a predictive framework to quantify the risk of HSPN by examining family environmental factors and COVID-19 vaccination outcomes in children with Henoch–Schönlein purpura (HSP) in Anhui, China.MethodsThis study retrospectively analyzed 362 children diagnosed with HSP at Anhui Children’s Hospital between January 2020 and February 2024. …”
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The investigation of endodontic irrigants and polyhexanide-based solution action on smear layer by Z. S. Khabadze, Yu. A. Generalova, A. A. Kulikova

“…The objective of this article is to determine the effect of different concentrations of polyhexanide-based solutions and standard irrigants on the smear layer using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).MATERIALS AND METHODS. The present study was conducted on 42 extracted teeth (third molars, first and second premolars) with formed apices that had been extracted for orthodontic indications. …”
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Does Vision Health Knowledge Matter? A Cross-Sectional Study of Primary School Students in Rural China by Pang Z, Jia X, Zhou M, Zhang X, Feng C, Ma Y

“…Parents with higher education levels, at least one family member wearing eyeglasses, medium to high family wealth demonstrated higher levels of vision health knowledge.Conclusion: We found that poor vision health knowledge is prevalent among children, parents, and teachers in rural western China, and that prevalent visual impairment among children is accompanied by low eyeglasses ownership and wear rates. …”
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Fibrosis biomarkers and global myocardial strain in the diagnosis and prediction of diastolic dysfunction in patients with myocardial infarction and preserved ejection fraction by A. V. Osokina, V. N. Karetnikova, S. N. Ryzhenkova, O. M. Polikutina, A. V. Ivanova, O. V. Gruzdeva, O. L. Barbarash

“…According to speckle-tracking echocardiography, LV global longitudinal strain was visualized in 30 patients (60%), who were included in the final analysis. …”
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Radiological and clinical outcomes of combined wedge versus lateral closing wedge high tibial osteotomy for medial osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial by Maarten R. Huizinga, A. J. de Vries, T. M. van Raaij, R. W. Brouwer

“…Secondary, the anatomical changes and patient reported outcomes measurements (PROMS) after one year were assessed. Methods In a non-blinded mono-center randomized controlled trial, patients eligible for HTO were randomized to CW or LCW HTO. …”
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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of nontyphoidal Salmonella in Ghana: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Patience Sarkodie-Addo, Bill Clinton Aglomasa, Eric S. Donkor

“…Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to consolidate data on the prevalence, phenotypic and genotypic antimicrobial resistance profiles of NTS in Ghana. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search was conducted on August 8, 2024, across four databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science. …”
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Analysis and Characterization of Factors Affecting the Consistency of Tl-201 Myocardial Perfusion Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography and Coronary Angiography Results in Pat... by Fu-Ren Tsai, Hung-Pin Chan, Chun-Hao Yin, Jin-Shuen Chen, Yao-Shen Chen, Daniel Hueng-Yuan Shen

“…This study aims to evaluate these factors in relation to MPS performance. <b>Methods</b>: We screened 4817 consecutive patients referred to our Nuclear Medicine Department in 2015 for Tl-201 MPS. …”
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Assessment of interocular symmetry of choroidal vascularity index and thickness in patients with systemic sclerosis: a prospective study by Anna Raciborska, Barbara Pieklarz, Ewa Gińdzieńska-Sieśkiewicz, Agnieszka Zonenberg, Otylia Kowal-Bielecka, Joanna Konopińska, Diana A. Dmuchowska

“…It has provided the insight into the disease symmetry and assessed the representativeness of examining one eye.MethodsThis prospective single-center cross-sectional study included 33 patients with SSc and 40 healthy controls. …”
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Quantitative reservoir evaluation and hydrocarbon volumetrics :an integrated petrophysical and 3-D static modeling approach in ‘Hamphidex’ field, Niger-Delta, Nigeria by Akindeji Opeyemi FAJANA, Muhamed Adam, Hammed Oyesomi

“…The volumetric attributes of the field were derived from the constructed 3D reservoir models. Two geostatistical methods—Sequential Gaussian Simulation (SGS) and Sequential Indicator Simulation (SIS)—were utilized for facies and property modeling, focusing on porosity and permeability. …”
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Vertebral level in pregnancy according to the posterior superior iliac spine: an observational study by Ping Li, Dong Luo, Haibo Qu, Xuesheng Li, Linli Luo

“…Our study aimed to explore the potential of the PSIS line as a reference point and to determine its practical applicability in clinical settings. Methods We consecutively enrolled pregnant women with gestational ages ranging from 24 to 38 weeks scheduled for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination. …”
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Mapping stakeholders, services, data, and the information system for adolescent health in the West Bank by Aisha Shalash, Maysaa Nemer, Niveen Abu-Rmeileh, Mohammad Kittaneh, Dervla Kelly, Khalifa Elmusharaf

“…Thematic analysis was performed on interview data, and geospatial analysis was used to visualize the distribution of services and providers across 11 governorates using ArcMap 10.5. …”
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Leveraging digital twins for community-driven sustainable WEFE nexus management by Ali Shehadeh, Odey Alshboul, Mohammad Tamimi

“…Advanced statistical methods like correlation analysis, ANOVA, and logistic regression were employed to validate the complex dynamics of the WEFE nexus. …”
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Clinical efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic foraminal approach in the treatment of upper lumbar disc herniation by ZHU Hai，XU Yongyi，WANG Shuai，JI Feng

“…Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal approach in the treatment of patients with upper lumbar intervertebral disc herniation（ULDH）, and to serve as a reference for selecting the optimal treatment plan for ULDH patients. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 27 patients with ULDH treated by percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal approach at the Affiliated Huai'an First People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from January 2020 to May 2024. …”
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Revision surgeries following artificial disc replacement of cervical spine by Jong-Beom Park, Han Chang, Jin S. Yeom, Kyung-Soo Suk, Dong-Ho Lee, Jae Chul Lee

“…Objective: We investigated causes and results of revision surgeries after artificial disc replacement of cervical spine (C-ADR). Methods: Twenty-one patients (mean age: 52.8) who underwent revision surgery after C-ADR and who had a minimum 2-year of follow-up were included into this study. …”
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Alcohol use and viral suppression in HIV-positive Kenyan female sex workers on antiretroviral therapy. by Jessica E Long, Barbra A Richardson, George Wanje, Kate S Wilson, Juma Shafi, Kishorchandra Mandaliya, Jane M Simoni, John Kinuthia, Walter Jaoko, R Scott McClelland

“…We hypothesized that hazardous or harmful alcohol use is associated with detectable plasma viral load among HIV-positive FSWs.<h4>Methods</h4>A prospective cohort study was conducted among HIV-positive FSWs in Mombasa, Kenya. …”
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Association Between Patient-Reported Pain and Remission or Low Disease Activity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Data from RA-BE-REAL Prospective Observational Study by Peter C. Taylor, Walid Fakhouri, Samuel Ogwu, Ewa Haladyj, Inmaculada de la Torre, Bruno Fautrel, Rieke Alten, Peter Nash, Eugen Feist

“…Pain was measured using the visual analogue scale (VAS) (0–100 mm) and clinically meaningful pain improvement thresholds of ≥ 30%, ≥ 50% and ≥ 70% from baseline to 3, 6, 12 and 24 M. …”
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The Synergistic Impact of Combined Massage and Stretching During Halftime on Accelerated Recovery in Football: A Quasi-Experimental Study on Lactic Acid Clearance, Pain Reduction,... by Fatkur Rohman Kafrawi, Afif Rusdiawan, Ali Satia Graha, Nurhasan Nurhasan, Soni Sulistyarto, Cemal Özman, Achmad Widodo

“…It focused on how quickly lactic acid leaves the body, how much it reduces discomfort from exercise, and how it improves flexibility. Materials and methods. This study employed a quasi-experimental design, involving 36 male soccer players from UNESA FC. …”
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Factors Influencing the Activities of Daily Living of Patients with Spinal Cord Injury in Community by Yiting XIE, Cai JIANG, Guanli XIE, Jia HUANG, Jingsong WU, Jing TAO

“…Objective:To explore ways to improve the ability of patients with spinal cord injury in daily life activities, so as to improve the quality of life of patients with spinal cord injury in community.Methods:A total of 203 patients with spinal cord injury who met the inclusion criteria in Fuzhou, Shiyan, and Yinchuan were enrolled from March 2016 to February 2018. …”
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“Infectious uveitis: a comprehensive systematic review of emerging trends and molecular pathogenesis using network analysis” by Muhammad Arif Asghar, Shixin Tang, Li Ping Wong, Peizeng Yang, Qinjian Zhao

“…Abstract Background Infectious uveitis is a significant cause of visual impairment worldwide, caused by diverse pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. …”
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EFFICIENCY OF TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION IN ANESTHESIA DURING LABOR by TATIANA Y. Marochko, NATALIA V. Artymuk, DINA V. Pavlovskaya, LARISA G. Konchevskaya, TATIANA A. Sapozhkova, MIKHAIL S. Prosvetov, OLESYA D. Zelentsova, ELIZAVETA A. Chvanov

“…To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for anesthesia during labor. Мaterials and Methods. We consecutively included 35 patients who received TENS and 35 women who had epidural anesthesia during labor. …”
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