Analysis of the effect of thermocycling on bonding cements to zirconia by Ghada Alrabeah, Sadeem Alomar, Azizah Almutairi, Hafsah Alali, Aws ArRejaie

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of thermocycling on shear bond strength (SBS) of several resin cement materials to different types of zirconia dental ceramics. Materials and Methods: 120 square shaped disc specimens were fabricated using two types of zirconia blocks (Sagemax and Sirona). …”
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Predictors for functional and anatomic outcomes in macular edema secondary to non-infectious uveitis. by Jessica Matas, Victor Llorenç, Alex Fonollosa, Cristina Esquinas, David Diaz-Valle, Barbara Berasategui, Marina Mesquida, Joseba Artaraz, Jose Rios, Alfredo Adan

“…<h4>Material and methods</h4>We conducted a multicenter, prospective, observational, 12-month follow-up study. …”
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Areas of research focus and trends in the research on the application of AIGC in healthcare by Chen Wang, Yingying Zhu, Xuejiao Zhang, Xueqing Chen, Yilin Li, Yongjie Tan, Huiying Qi

“…Methods Studies related to the application of AIGC in healthcare that were published from November 30 2022, to December 31 2023, were retrieved via the Web of Science Core Collection. …”
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Evaluation of a Tangential Map-Based Nomogram for Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments’ Implantation in Keratoconus: One Year Results by Adel Galal Zaky, Mahmoud Tawfik KhalafAllah, Abdelrahman Elsebaey Sarhan, Moataz Faiz Elsawy

“…To evaluate a new tangential map-based nomogram versus the axial map-based nomogram for ICRS in keratoconus. Methods. A prospective case series study including 64 eyes of 64 patients who underwent ICRS implantation. …”
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The Role of Epiretinal Membrane on Treatment of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration with Intravitreal Bevacizumab by Zeynep Alkin, Abdullah Ozkaya, Ozen Ayranci Osmanbasoglu, Alper Agca, Yalcin Karakucuk, Ahmet Taylan Yazici, Ahmet Demirok

“…To determine the effect of epiretinal membranes (ERM) on the treatment response and the number of intravitreal bevacizumab injections (IVB) in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Methods. A retrospective chart review was performed on 63 eyes of 63 patients. …”
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Accommodative and binocular characteristics in myopes with age-related accommodation deficiency by Ruiyu Zhang, Yifei Yuan, Yu Zhang, Yueguo Chen

“…A questionnaire was used to assess subjective visual discomfort experienced after prolonged near work. …”
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Development and validation of risk prediction models for acute kidney disease in gout patients: a retrospective study using machine learning by Siqi Jiang, Lingyu Xu, Chenyu Li, Xinyuan Wang, Chen Guan, Yanfei Wang, Lin Che, Xuefei Shen, Yan Xu

“…SHAP and LIME were used to visualize feature importance and interpret model predictions. …”
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Computed tomography diagnostics of mediastinal hernias after pneumonectomy by M. N. Vasyukov

“…Hernial protrusions were visualized in patients with atelectasis of the lung part before surgery. 10 days after left pneumonectomy, anterior and posterior mediastinal hernias were visualized in 80.8 % of patients. …”
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Association between household solid fuel use and dual sensory impairment in a Chinese population: a retrospective cohort study by Yaolei Du, Mengnan Wu, Mansha He

“…AimDual sensory impairment (DSI) is more harmful than a single visual impairment or hearing impairment. We aimed to explore the relationship between household fuel use and the risk of DSI in the middle-aged and older adult Chinese population.MethodsData from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2015 of 8,083 participants aged ≥45 years were used, followed up to 2018. …”
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A Novel Corneal Remodeling Technique of Laser Asymmetric Keratectomy in Keratoconus Suspect: A Retrospective Case Control Study by Min JS, Min BM

“…The main outcome measures between preoperative and postoperative 2 year were refraction, visual acuity (UDVA), keratometry, corneal symmetry evaluating SUM.Results: After 2 years, SEs (D, average) were − 0.34, UDVA (LogMAR) was 0.00. keratometry including Kmax was markedly decreased, SUM had diminished markedly. …”
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New correlations between ocular parameters and disease severity in Spanish patients with Gaucher's disease Type I. by Olivia Esteban, Miguel Angel Torralba, Susana Olivera, Mireya Martinez, Paula Montes, Sara Marco, Javier Ascaso

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This cross-sectional observational study compared parameters belonging to 18 eyes from 9 Spanish patients with Gaucher's disease Type I with 80 eyes from 40 healthy controls. …”
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Preoperative Simulation and Three-Dimensional Model for the Operative Treatment of Tibiofibular Diaphyseal Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial by Yin Zhang, Qing Bi, Li Zhang, Danjie Zhu

“…We postulate that preoperative simulation and three-dimensional (3D) printing techniques have a significant impact on reducing the mean operative time, diminishing intraoperative blood loss, and decreasing the frequency of fluoroscopic.Material and methods Sixty patients with tibiofibular diaphyseal fracture were divided into the conventional surgery group (n = 30) and the 3D printing group (n = 30). …”
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An analysis of heavy silicone oil treatment for inferior proliferative vitreoretinopathy by Maximilian Hammer, Amanda Ie, Katharina Eibenberger, Gerd Uwe Auffarth, Kanmin Xue

“…The mean (± SD) best-corrected visual acuities were 1.04 (± 0.79), 0.85 (± 0.62) and 0.50 (± 0.51) logMAR prior, during and after Densiron tamponade, respectively. …”
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Predictor Response of Monotherapy with Methotrexate with Triple DMARDS Therapy in Patients of Rheumatoid Arthritis by Babar Ejaz, Amer Fakhr, Adnan Manzar, Waqar Anwar, Zahid Hussain

“…For pain assessment, we used a visual analogue scale. The mean visual analogue scale score for Group-A and Group-B patients was 3.58±1.16 and 3.05±1.09, respectively. …”
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Our experience of posterior polar cataract phacoemulsification by I. E. Ioshin, A. I. Tolchinskaya, A. A. Ozderbayeva, A. M. Baghirov

“…Purpose: to analyze posterior polar cataract (PPC) phacoemulsification results with regard to surgery technique.Materials and methods. 14 PPC patients (26 eyes) were examined; 8 of them under 50 years and 6, over 50. …”
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Effect of intramyocardial haemorrhage on structural and functional echocardiographic parameters of myocardium after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction with by Ya. V. Alekseeva, E. V. Vyshlov, O. V. Mochula, V. Yu. Ussov, V. V. Ryabov

“…To analyze the effect of intramyocardial haemorrhage (IMH) on the structural and functional echocardiographic parameters of myocardium in patients with primary ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).Material and methods. The study included 60 patients with primary STEMI reperfused within 12 hours after symptom onset. …”
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A swept-source optical coherence tomography study of the spectrum of laser pointer maculopathy by Magdy Moussa, Mahmoud Leila, Mohammed Fotouh Elashri, Ahmed Osama Hashem

“…Inclusion criteria were visual symptoms and biomicroscopic, OCT, and fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) features of LPI. …”
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Comparison of the Effects of 20 W and 40 W Electrocautery Power on Postoperative Pain Following Internal Thoracic Artery Harvesting in Coronary Bypass Surgery by Ersoy GG

“…This study investigates the effect of monopolar electrocautery output power, for hemostasis in the remaining internal thoracic wall after harvesting of the Internal Thoracic Artery (ITA), on postoperative pain in the anterior chest wall.Patients and Methods: This paper examined 100 patients who had ITA harvesting during CABG in a Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic. …”
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Simvastatin-loaded liposomal nanoparticles as treatment for adenomyosis in a patient-derived xenograft mouse model: a pilot study by Rachel Michel, Kathleen L. Vincent, Gregory W. Kirschen, Massoud Motamedi, Jamal Saada, Jinping Yang, Bulent Ozpolat, Gokhan S. Kilic, Mostafa A. Borahay

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Exploring hypoxia in head and neck cancer through blood perfusion and metabolism using dual-energy computed tomography and positron emission tomography by Jens Edmund, Christian Maare, Henriette Klitgaard Mortensen, Kristin Skougaard, Camilla Kjaer Lonkvist, Laura Ann Rechner

“…Materials and methods: Corresponding DECT, FAZA, and FDG PET/CT for 6 HNC patients before and during RT were acquired. …”
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