The Effect of Pelvic Floor Magnetic Stimulation in Women with Myofascial Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A Prospective Cohort Pilot Study by Tian Ding, Shuang Zhang, Li Zhao, Yue Wu, Xiu-fang Zhu, Yin-feng Wang, Shuang-shuang Zhong, Zhen-wei Xie

“…Treatment effects were compared between patients receiving MS alone, myofascial release therapy (MRT) alone, and MS + MRT. Methods: Patients were divided into three groups: MS, MRT, and MS + MRT. …”
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Impact on Body Composition and Physical Fitness of an Exercise Program Based on Immersive Virtual Reality: A Case Report by Andrés Godoy-Cumillaf, Paola Fuentes-Merino, Frano Giakoni-Ramírez, Marcelo Maldonado-Sandoval, José Bruneau-Chávez, Eugenio Merellano-Navarro

“…Immersive virtual reality is a tool that allows individuals to immerse themselves in a simulated world and perceive visual, auditory, and tactile sensations. Its use in physical activity interventions favors exercise in situations that, due to time and space, could be limited in real life. …”
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Application of prediction model based on CT radiomics in prognosis of patients with non-small cell lung cancer by Zefei Peng, Yubo Wang, Yurong Qi, Hao Hu, Yang Fu, Jiageng Li, Wei Li, Zhanxuan Li, Weilian Guo, Chunqi Shen, Jiezhi Jiang, Bin Yang

“…Abstract Background To establish and validate the utility of computed tomography (CT) radiomics for the prognosis of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Materials and methods Overall, 215 patients with pathologic diagnosis of NSCLC were included, chest CT images and clinical data were collected before treatment, and follow-up was conducted to assess brain metastasis and survival. …”
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Effects of different doses of remimazolam besylate on postoperative sedation, pain, and adverse reactions in patients undergoing hysteroscopic surgery by Linjiang Yang, Liang Zhong, Xu Deng, Hao Fang, Siqin Li, Yi Li

“…Postoperative outcomes, including pain stress mediators (PGE2 and 5-HT), Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores, Ramsay Sedation scores, and adverse events, were compared among the subgroups. …”
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Multi‐Spatial Voxel‐Scale Modulation of Acupuncture on Abnormal Brain Activity in Migraine Patients Without Aura: A Randomized Study Neuroimaging Trial by Chaorong Xie, Zhiyang Zhang, Yutong Zhang, Xixiu Ni, Yang Yu, Xiaoyu Gao, Mingsheng Sun, Xiao Wang, Ling Zhao

“…Objective Resting‐state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs‐fMRI) was used to investigate the modulatory effect of acupuncture on brain activity in patients with migraine without aura (MwoA) at different spatial voxel scales. Methods A total of 64 patients with MwoA were randomized into true acupuncture (TA) and sham acupuncture (SA) groups. …”
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Genetically predicted brain cortical structure mediates the causality between insulin resistance and cognitive impairment by Chaojuan Huang, Yuyang Zhang, Mingxu Li, Qiuju Gong, Siqi Yu, Zhiwei Li, Mengmeng Ren, Xia Zhou, Xiaoqun Zhu, Zhongwu Sun

“…Our investigation aims to establish the causal relationship and direction between insulin resistance and cognition, while also quantifying the mediating role of brain cortical structure in this association.MethodsThe publicly available data sources for insulin resistance (fasting insulin, homeostasis model assessment beta-cell function and homeostasis model assessment insulin resistance, proinsulin), brain cortical structure, and cognitive phenotypes (visual memory, reaction time) were obtained from the MAGIC, ENIGMA, and UK Biobank datasets, respectively. …”
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Influence of subaxial cervical spine surgery on the sagittal alignment of the cervical and global spine. A prospective observational study by M. Bolcha, J. Lodin, D. Cihlář, M. Sameš, P. Vachata

“…Analysed were six cervical parameters, thoracolumbar curves and spinopelvic angles. Pain was rated on a Visual analogue scale and disability with the Neck Disability Index. …”
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Clinical Evidence Regarding Spermidine–Hyaluronate Gel as a Novel Therapeutic Strategy in Vestibulodynia Management by Filippo Murina, Alessandra Graziottin, Nicla Toni, Maria Teresa Schettino, Luca Bello, Alessandra Marchi, Barbara Del Bravo, Dania Gambini, Lara Tiranini, Rossella Elena Nappi

“…<b>Objectives</b>: A prospective observational trial was performed to confirm the efficacy of a topical gel containing a spermidine–hyaluronate complex (UBIGEL donna™) as either a stand-alone or companion treatment through a multicenter study on a large sample population. <b>Methods</b>: For women with VBD (n = 154), the treatment consisted of approximately two months (4 + 4 weeks) of applications according to the posology of UBIGEL. …”
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A new surgery choice of bilateral laminoplasty for symptomatic three or more-level lumbar canal stenosis in patients over 60 years old: a two-year retrospective study by Yan Jiang, Xu Yan, Su Fu, Jigang Lou, Yuanping Teng, Pengfei Li, Lei Dai, Dongfang Sun, Song Liu, Chunlin Zhang

“…This study compares outcomes of bilateral laminoplasty versus PLIF for multi-level LCS in this elderly population. Methods This retrospective study included consecutive patients >60 years with ≥3-level LCS undergoing bilateral laminoplasty or PLIF at our center. …”
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Changes of corneal biomechanical and biometrical properties after combined phacoemulsification with viscocanalostomy surgery in patients with open-angle glaucoma by Ali Azimi, Elham Sadeghi, Hamidreza Hassanipour, Pardis Bostanian, Alireza Attar, Dorna Eghtedari, Zahra Sharafi, Hooman Razmi, Rajesh S Kumar, Ian Conner

“…Abstract Purpose To assess corneal biomechanical changes after phacoemulsification and ab-externo viscocanalostomy (phaco-visco) surgery in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG). Methods Patients with OAG and cataract, visual acuity < 20/40 Snellen, were included. …”
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Sex- and ALDH2-dependent differences in alcohol metabolism and psychomotor performance: a study in Han Chinese adults after binge drinking by Yi Ye, Yidie Lin, Takeshi Haseba, Fan Chen, Fanlai Cui, Xiaoqin Yi, Weihao Fan, Gangqin Li

“…However, the influence of sex and ALDH2 polymorphism on psychomotor dysfunction has not yet been investigated.Methods One-hundred and three participants, genotyped for ALDH2 rs671, were administered a dose of 1.0 g/kg of white spirits. …”
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The efficacy and safety of pilates exercise in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Kuayue Zhang, Yuan Li, Fanying Zhao, Xiaoming Xie, Shaoshuai Yan, Deming Kong, Wenshuo Zhang, Jun Zhou, Haoning Ma

“…This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate its efficacy and safety.Methods We searched PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar up to May 21, 2024, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). …”
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An innovative minimally invasive technique for lumbar adjacent segment disease: a retrospective comparative analysis between extreme-oblique lumbar interbody fusion combined with p... by Xiuqi Shan, Jilong An, Liang Li, Yapeng Sun, Jiaqi Li, Fei Zhang, Lei Guo, Wei Zhang

“…Abstract Purpose This study evaluates An Innovative Minimally Invasive Technique using extreme-oblique lumbar interbody fusion combined with percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (XOLIF + PELD) versus posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) for lumbar adjacent segment disease(ASD) treatment. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 58 patients (26 treated with the combined technique, 32 with posterior fusion) with minimum 24-month follow-up. …”
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Adding thread-embedding acupuncture to auricular acupuncture enhances short-term weight reduction in overweight and obesity: A double-blinded, randomized, sham-controlled trial by Dieu-Thuong Thi Trinh, Quoc-Viet Kieu, An Hoa Tran, Minh-Man Pham Bui, Nguyen Lam Vuong

“…This study was conducted to address this question. Methods: A randomized placebo-controlled trial was conducted involving 66 overweight or obese participants, divided into two groups: 33 received AA plus TEA, and 33 received AA plus sham TEA over eight weeks. …”
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Global hotspots and trends in pre-metastatic niche research: a bibliometric analysis(2005-2024) by Mengqi Cheng, Mengqi Cheng, Qianhui Sun, Qianhui Sun, Hua Duan, Hua Duan, Cihui Chen, Cihui Chen

“…This study aims to identify global research trends and hotspots in PMN through a systematic bibliometric evaluation, providing a foundation for future advancements in this field.MethodsPublications related to PMN research from 2005 to 2024 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. …”
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS IN TEACHING SOCIAL AND HUMANITARIAN DISCIPLINES by Anna Kyrpa, Olena Stepanenko, Viktoriia Zinchenko, Tetiana Datsiuk, Iryna Karpan, Neonila Tilniak

“…This encourages the evaluation and development of new methods that provide a personalized approach to teaching and learning, including integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can revolutionize education. …”
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Mir-218-5p from Extracellular Vesicles of Endometrium in Patients with Recurrent Implantation Failure Impairs Pre-Implantation Embryo Development by Cai L, Lv M, Wei J, Liu C, Li Y, Liao Z, Li T, Zhang H, Xi L, Sui C

“…The abnormal segregation genes of trophectoderm (TE) and inner cell mass (ICM) were visualized via qRT-PCR and immunofluorescence staining. …”
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A systematic review of the cost-effectiveness of anti-VEGF drugs for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy by Robert Hodgson, Matthew Walton, Helen Fulbright, Laura Bojke, Ruth Walker, Alexis Llewellyn, Sofia Dias, Lesley Stewart, David Steel, John Lawrenson, Tunde Peto, Mark Simmonds

“…Objective To systematically review the evidence supporting the cost-effectiveness of alternative treatments for diabetic retinopathy. Methods A systematic review of all comparative cost-effectiveness studies evaluating any treatment for diabetic retinopathy was conducted. …”
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Effectiveness of Chemical Management for Broadleaf Weeds in Autumn-Sown Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) by Mozhgan Veisi, Mehdi Minbashi Moeini, Sepideh Hatami, Mohammad Saleh Mansouri

“…Sophia, Alyssum spp. and total weeds. In the visual evaluation, the highest efficiency belonged to aclonifen at 4 l.ha-1, followed by PRE aclonifen at 2 and 3 l. ha-1, flumioxazin and oxyfluorfen + aclonifen. …”
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Anti-VEGF drugs compared with laser photocoagulation for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mark Simmonds, Alexis Llewellyn, Ruth Walker, Helen Fulbright, Matthew Walton, Rob Hodgson, Laura Bojke, Lesley Stewart, Sofia Dias, Thomas Rush, John G Lawrenson, Tunde Peto, David Steel

“…Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy when compared to panretinal photocoagulation. Methods A systematic review and network meta-analysis of all published randomised controlled trials comparing anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (alone or in combination with panretinal photocoagulation) to panretinal photocoagulation in people with diabetic retinopathy. …”
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