Automated fiber quantification analysis identifies tract-specific microstructural alterations in brain in intermittent exotropia by Jianlin Guo, Leqing Zhou, Ying Wang, Di Hu, Yanqiu Lv, Huiying Kang, Li Li, Yun Peng

“…Conclusions: Abnormalities in microstructural properties along visual-related fiber tracts are likely to contribute to difficulties in visual information processing in IXT patients, which could serve as the neural basis of underlying pathological mechanism of IXT.…”
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Clinical and Genetic Features of Autosomal Recessive Bestrophinopathy: A Case Series from a Vietnamese Cohort by Trang Thi Thu Nguyen, Van Khanh Tran, Ngoc Lan Nguyen, Nguyen Van Huy, Thinh Huy Tran, Le Thi Phuong, Phan Long Nguyen, Thuy Thu Nguyen, Tran Thi Quynh Trang, Do Thanh Huong, Ngo Thi Thu Huong, Trong Van Pham, Quoc Tung Mai

“…The patients underwent a visual acuity assessment, retinal multimodal imaging, and molecular testing through <i>BEST1</i> gene sequencing. …”
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Neurocognitive functioning in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1- a nationwide population-based study by Karoline Doser, Jens Richardt Møllegaard Jepsen, Line Kenborg, Kamilla Woznica Miskowiak, Vanna Albieri, Susanne Oksbjerg Dalton, Anja Krøyer, Hanne Hove, John R. Østergaard, Christoffer Johansen, Sven Asger Sørensen, John Mulvihill, Jeanette Falck Winther, Pernille Envold Bidstrup

“…This study aimed at characterizing potential impairments of neurocognitive functions using neuropsychological tests as well as a self-report questionnaire. Methods In a nationwide, population-based study including 103 adults with NF1 and 38 age- and gender-matched NF1-free comparisons, we used a comprehensive neurocognitive test battery to assess intelligence and visual short-term memory, immediate visuospatial recall, reaction time, sustained attention, motor speed, planning, planning time, working memory as well as multitasking and a questionnaire to assess executive functions. …”
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The impact of short-course total neoadjuvant therapy, long-course chemoradiotherapy, and upfront surgery on the technical difficulty of total mesorectal excision: an observational... by Cheryl Xi-Zi Chong, Frederick H. Koh, Hui-Lin Tan, Sharmini Su Sivarajah, Jia-Lin Ng, Leonard Ming-Li Ho, Darius Kang-Lie Aw, Wen-Hsin Koo, Shuting Han, Si-Lin Koo, Connie Siew-Poh Yip, Fu-Qiang Wang, Fung-Joon Foo, Winson Jianhong Tan

“…There was no significant difference in the visual analog scale for difficulty in TME between the 3 groups (LCRT, 3.2; TNT-RAPIDO, 4.6; upfront, 4.1; P=0.12). …”
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Articular cartilage degeneration and aberrant osteocyte perilacunar/canalicular remodeling in subchondral bone of patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip by Teng Ye, Jiren Yan, Tianyou Kan, Guoming Xie, Zhichang Zhang, Wenjing Yin, Bizeng Zhao, Zhifeng Yu, Linyang Chu

“…Ploton silver staining was used to visualize lacunocanalicular network and picrosirius red staining was to visualize collagen fiber orientation in subchondral bone. …”
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Efficacy of trabeculectomy combined with collagen implant and mitomycin C compared to with mitomycin C alone in glaucoma: a retrospective cohort study by Medhat A Bakr, Ussama Alnaqib, Saleh S. Algamdi, Hatim Najmi, Askar K. Alshaibani, Moataza M. Abdel Wahab, Mohammed Barnawi, Abdulaziz I. AlSomali, Khalid B. Alburayk

“…We assessed the intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction, cup-disc (CD) ratio, visual acuity (VA), bleb morphology, and complications. …”
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SINGLE-PHOTON EMISSION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN COMBINATION WITH X-RAY COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE STUDY OF LACRIMAL PASSAGES. FIRST RESULTS by E. L. At’kova, I. O. Tomashevskiy, A. I. Luchshev, V. D. Yartsev

“…Objective: to explore the capabilities of single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) in combination with x-ray computed tomography (SPECT/CT) in the study of the anatomy and drainage function of lacrimal passages.Material and methods. Twelve scans were carried out in 6 healthy volunteers and in patients with different lacrimal drainage disorders (dacryostenoses, varying obstructive lacrimal passage, dacryocystitis and post-dacryocystorhinostomy). …”
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Sex Education for Individuals with Intellectual Development Disorder (IDD): A Scoping Review by Célia Oliveira, Sarah Ozorio, Verónica Gomes, Soraia Araújo, João Lopes

“…The interventions include multimodal approaches, such as visual materials, practical activities, and role-playing, resulting in significant gains in participants’ sexual knowledge. …”
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Objective Measurement of Blood Loss following Vaginal Delivery in a UK Hospital by Adam J. Devall, Christina L. Easter, Malcolm J. Price, Md Asiful Islam, Arri Coomarasamy

“…Methods: Blood loss after vaginal birth was objectively measured in 2009 women at Birmingham Women’s Hospital, UK using a blood collection drape. …”
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Social expectations or self-regulation?—study on tourists' comity behavior in taking photos by Dong Li, Dong Li, Zhaowen Duan, Xiaoliang Xu, Ying Chen, Xuyi Liu

“…IntroductionDuring travel, photos capture beautiful moments and serve as a visual narrative. However, achieving a satisfactory photo in crowded tourist scenes relies on tourists' mutual cooperation and courtesy. …”
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Efficacy of pillar implants to reduce snoring and daytime sleepiness by Laith Khasawneh, Haitham Odat, Basheer Y Khassawneh, Khalid A Kheirallah, Adi H Khassawneh, Ahmad Al Omari, Maisa Smadi, Firas Alzoubi, Safwan Alomari, Abdel-Hameed Al-Mistarehi

“…Objective: To measure the efficacy of pillar implants in reducing snoring. Materials and methods: A total of 30 adult patients who underwent pillar implants were assessed preoperatively and at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after the implantation. …”
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Translation and adaptation of the sleep apnea quality of life index (SAQLI) to Brazilian Portuguese by Amélia Paula Fávero Perrone, Vanessa Ruotolo Ferreira, Lucila Fernandes do Prado, Gilmar Fernandes do Prado, Marco Antonio Machado, Luciane Bizari Coin de Carvalho

“…Objective To translate and culturally adapt the Sleep Apnea Quality of Life Index (SAQLI) into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods The translation and cultural adaptation were carried out in five steps: translation, synthesis of the translations, back translation, review committee and pretesting. …”
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Research status of visuospatial dysfunction and spatial navigation by Rui Bao, Shijie Chang, Ruixiang Liu, Yunning Wang, Yifu Guan, Yifu Guan

“…Visuospatial function is a critical aspect of cognitive abilities, encompassing visual perception, attention, memory, and adaptive responses to spatial changes. …”
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Synchrotron Microtomography to Explore the Anatomy of Insects by Gabriela Sena Souza, Thaina Alvarenga, Tayane Tanure, Samara Oliveira, Katrine Paiva, Gustavo Colaço, Arissa Pickler, Gabriel Fidalgo, Liebert Nogueira, Marcos Colaço, Ademir Xavier da Silva, Cícero B. Mello, Ruan Ingliton, Marcelo Gonzalez, Patricia Azambuja, Regina Barroso

“…Synchrotron radiation micro-computed tomography (SR-microCT) has emerged as a powerful tool for visualizing complex 3D structures, from dense materials to delicate biological specimens. …”
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The present and future of geriatric internal medicine: a bibliometric analysis by Yingjie Chen, Yingjie Chen, Xiuli Dong, Yan Jia

“…In this study, we analyzed and visualized relevant literature from the Web of Science Core Collection database using bibliometric methods, collecting a total of 831 articles, with a time span from 1978 to August 2024. …”
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Video capsule enteroscopy in the diagnosis of GIST of the ileum by A. T. Kortieva, V. S. Krushelnitskiy, A. S. Gabriel, V. Yu. Dynko, A. Ya. Guchetl, R. M. Tlekhurai

“…The OBJECTIVE was to show the effectiveness of video capsule and balloon-assisted enteroscopy in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the ileum.METHODS AND MATERIALS. A clinical observation of a patient with a suspected tumor of the small intestine is presented. …”
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User-friendliness of the pain assessment in impaired cognition (PAIC15) in persons with aphasia: a pilot study by Neeltje J. de Vries, Hanneke J. A. Smaling, Jenny T. van der Steen, Wilco P. Achterberg

“…Background Persons with aphasia have difficulties communicating pain symptoms.Methods Thirteen observers performed multiple observations using the Pain Assessment in Impaired Cognition (PAIC15) scale for persons with aphasia during rest and transfer in persons with aphasia. …”
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Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality in Experiential Learning: Transforming Educational Paradigms by Horace T. Crogman, Victor D. Cano, Edlyn Pacheco, Rohan B. Sonawane, Reza Boroon

“…Empirical findings from a mixed-methods approach, including case studies, faculty training programs, and pilot classes, underscore XR’s efficacy in improving student performance, engagement, and inclusivity. …”
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Causal analysis and impact of a systematic error detected about consumption associated with trastuzumab by Nuria Bujaldón Querejeta, Dolores Camacho Romera, José Antonio Pomares Pastor, María Sánchez Garnes, Mauricio Martínez Ramírez, Mercedes González Delgado

“…Objective: determine the cause of the constant difference between the theoretical and real number of trastuzumab units consumed in an Intravenous Mixtures Unit. Methods: was studied the manual and electronic full procedure about preparing mixtures with trastuzumab. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Pure Hydrogen Flame in a Matrix Micro-Mixing Combustor by Zhenzhen Feng, Xiaojing Tian, Liangliang Xu, Xi Xia, Fei Qi

“…Micro-mixing combustion is one of the most widely attractive hydrogen combustion methods in gas turbines. This study investigates pure hydrogen flame in a 3 × 3 matrix micro-mix combustor. …”
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