High-frequency laser therapy: a new alternative to physiotherapy in the treatment of cervical disk hernia by Ozlem Kuculmez, Emine Dündar Ahi, Sacide Nur Cosar, Sukran Guzel

“…This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of physiotherapy, high-frequency laser, and exercise therapy methods in the treatment of pain in cervical disk herniation.MethodsIt was a multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical trial. …”
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SPIN-SGG: spatial integration for open-vocabulary scene graph generation by Nanhao Liang, Xiaoyuan Yang, Shengyi Wang, Yong Liu, Yingwei Xia

“…Abstract Scene Graph Generation (SGG) aims to represent visual scenes as structured graphs, where objects and their pairwise relationships are modeled as relational triples. …”
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Enhanced tuberculosis detection using Vision Transformers and explainable AI with a Grad-CAM approach on chest X-rays by K. Vanitha, T. R. Mahesh, V. Vinoth Kumar, Suresh Guluwadi

“…On the test set, the model has accuracy of 0.98, recall of 0.97, and F1-score of 0.98, which is better than existing methods. The addition of Grad-CAM visuals not only improves the transparency of the model but also assists radiologists in assessing and verifying AI-driven diagnoses. …”
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Current possibilities of chorioretinites diagnostics by O. V. Chudinova, V. M. Hokkanen

“…Purpose: to study the morphometric changes in retina and the state of regional hemodynamics for chorioretinites of different etiology, to draw parallels between these methods of study with evaluation of their diagnostical significance.Methods: Clinical and instrumental examination was performed in 15 patients (15 eyes) — group 1 — with the verified diagnosis of toxoplasmous chorioretinitis and in 13 patients (13 eyes) — group 2 — with the diagnosis of tuberculous chorioretinitis. …”
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Unintended consequences of technology in competency-based education: a qualitative study of lessons learned in an OtoHNS program by Mary Ott, Tavis Apramian, Sayra Cristancho, Kathryn Roth

“…This study investigates how users interacted with an e-portfolio in an OtoHNS surgery program transitioning to a Canadian approach to competency-based assessment, Competence by Design. Methods We employed a sociomaterial perspective on technology and grounded theory methods of iterative data collection and analysis to study this OtoHNS program’s use of an e-portfolio for assessment purposes. …”
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The Effect of Camera and Display Technology on the Reliability of Digital Shade Evaluation by Aswini Kumar, Venkitachalam Ramanarayanan, D. Harikrishnan, Rahul Sajeev, Athira Rejithan, Vineetha Karuveettil, Reshma Suresh

“…Introduction: For a successful prosthodontic rehabilitation, accurate and economic shade selection methods are warranted. Shade selection with digital cameras and various commonly used digital displays can be suggested as an alternative to expensive colorimetric instruments and inaccurate visual shade selection. …”
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Eye tracking-based dual task in rehabilitation of motor and cognitive function in post-stroke patients: a literature review by Marcella Sugianto, Yuda Zhou, Jifang Qiu

“…Recently, the world of rehabilitation has been revolutionized by groundbreaking methods that utilize eye tracking technology. To address motor dysfunction and/or cognitive dysfunction, these innovative approaches are transforming traditional dual-task rehabilitation methods for patients with stroke. …”
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Reimagining Kyokai: Layered Permeability in Yoshiji Takehara’s Modern Residences by Luyang Li, Yan Chen, Houjun Li

“…Analyzing 78 independent residential projects by Takehara and incorporating his interview texts, the research employs spatial typology and statistical methods to quantify the characteristics of boundary configurations, such as building contour morphology, opening orientations, and transitional space types, to reveal the internal logic of his design strategies. …”
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Treatment of ocular toxoplasmosis in pregnancy by Leila I. Kump, MD, Ian Paredes, MD, C. Stephen Foster, MD, FACS

“…Objectives: To describe the course of ocular toxoplasmosis during pregnancy. Methods: This is a retrospective, noncomparative case series of four pregnant women who were treated for ocular toxoplasmosis during pregnancy. …”
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Drainage devices in refractory glaucoma surgery by S. I. Anisimov, S. Yu. Anisimova, L. L. Arutyunyan, A. P. Voznyuk

“…Glaucoma is a socially sensitive disease, being one of the leading causes of irreversible visual impairment and blindness. Refractory glaucoma is one of the most severe forms of the disease as it is resistant to conservative and surgical methods of treatment. …”
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Comparison of Laser Iridotomy and Lensectomy Outcomes for Acute Primary Angle Closure by Kei Iijima, Kazutaka Kamiya, Yoshihiko Iida, Nobuyuki Shoji

“…To compare the clinical outcomes of the different treatments for acute primary angle closure (APAC). Methods. We retrospectively reviewed the clinical charts of 87 eyes of 87 patients undergoing treatment for APAC. …”
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Enhanced Surgical Safety through Protective Penetrating Keratoplasty: A Retrospective Analysis of 22 Cases by Tian Yang, Miguel O. M. Castellanos

“…A retrospective cross-sectional observational study was executed at Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital from February 2018 to December 2021, involving 22 patients (22 eyes) who were unresponsive to other medical treatments and had a corrected distance visual acuity of ≤0.1. Methods and Materials. Patients underwent PPK, with surgical procedures and postoperative care documented. …”
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Deep Learning Multi-Modal Melanoma Detection: Algorithm Development and Validation by Nithika Vivek, Karthik Ramesh

“… Abstract BackgroundThe visual similarity of melanoma and seborrheic keratosis has made it difficult for older patients with disabilities to know when to seek medical attention, contributing to the metastasis of melanoma. …”
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Efficacy of a novel technique - Anterior chamber dialer divide for soft cataract management by phacoemulsification by C. V. Kavitha, K. S. Anusha, Vishakha Rathod, K. Sandeep, Pavana Acharya, P. K. Nayana

“…All these factors result in a better visual outcome.…”
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Human amniotic membrane graft with viscodissection and intraoperative OCT for macular hole repair by Shu Yu Qian, Marc Saab

“…Participants: 10 patients with large, chronic, or persistent macular holes were included in this study. Methods: 10 eyes of 10 patients were treated using a hAM graft with viscodissection. …”
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Comparative Analysis of the Clinical Features and Long-Term Outcomes of Pachychoroid Neovasculopathy and Type 1 Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Jong In You, Kiyoung Kim

“…To evaluate the clinical characteristics and long-term prognosis of pachychoroid neovasculopathy (PCN) when compared with type 1 neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Methods. We retrospectively analyzed 30 and 60 patients whose eyes were diagnosed as treatment-naïve PCN or type 1 nAMD, respectively. …”
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Open Globe Injuries Related to Traffic Accidents: A Retrospective Study by Phit Upaphong, Pongsant Supreeyathitikul, Janejit Choovuthayakorn

“…To evaluate epidemiology, clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients sustained traffic-related open globe injury (OGI). Methods. The medical records of all OGI patients who were admitted in a tertiary referral center from January 2006 to December 2016 were retrospectively evaluated. …”
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The dark side of being a pathologist: Unravelling the health hazards by Saima Khan

“…Furthermore, 74.8% reported visual refractive errors, among which myopia took the highest place. …”
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Optical Problems and Light Terminology in The Writings of ʿAlī Qūshjī by Sena Aydın

“…In his work Sharḥ al-Tajrīd, ʿAlī Qūshjī offers a detailed exploration of the faculty of sight, drawing insights from mathematicians and natural philosophers on the nature of visual perception. He examines the formation of images in mirrors, delves into the concept of ḍawʾ (light), and discusses its significance in visual and color perception, as well as the limitations of conceiving ḍawʾ as an object. …”
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Quality of cataract-related videos on TikTok and its influencing factors: A cross-sectional study by Jiamin Cao, Feng Zhang, Ziyi Zhu, Wei Xiong

“…However, the quality of videos on common ophthalmic conditions such as cataract has not been systematically evaluated. Methods This study employed a cross-sectional design. …”
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