The Role of Quantitative Assessment of Visceral Adipose Tissue of the Heart as a Predictor for Cardiovascular Events by V. Yu. Chernina, S. P. Morozov, L. A. Nizovtsova, I. A. Blokhin, D. I. Sitdikov, V. A. Gombolevskiy

“…Adipose tissue volume can be measured with high accuracy using CT (manual, semi-automatic, and automatic methods).A number of studies prove that MRI can be used for assigned tasks. …”
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Comparison of efficacy of mulligan's mobilization with movement with maitland mobilization along with conventional therapy in the patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized cl... by Aniqa Kiran, Muhammad Ijaz, Muhammad Qamar, Ayesha Basharat, Akhtar Rasul, Waqas Ahmed

“…Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the outcome and efficacy of Mulligan's mobilization with movement (MWM) with Maitland mobilization along with conventional therapy in the patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Materials and Methods: A randomized controlled trial study was performed at the Department of Physiotherapy, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. …”
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Effect of smoking on patient-reported postoperative complications following minor oral surgical procedures by Alaa A. Sanari, Bushra A. Alsolami, Hala M. Abdel-Alim, Mohammed Y. Al-Ghamdi, Dalia E. Meisha

“…Postoperative pain, measured with a visual analog scale, was consistently higher among smokers than nonsmokers (P < 0.0001). …”
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Integrating circuit theory and network modeling to identify ecosystem carbon sequestration service flow networks by Chen Qu, Jia Xu, Wen Li, Yucen Zhai, Yiting Wang, Baozhu Liu, Shaoning Yan

“…Current methods for mapping ecosystem service flows often fail to accurately capture the diverse biogeographical environments associated with these service flows when visualizing the structural features of ecosystem service flow networks. …”
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Evaluating Interaction Techniques in XR Environments Through the Prism of Four EduGames by Ilias Logothetis, Vasiliki Eirini Chatzea, Iraklis Katsaris, Alexandros Papadakis, Vasileios Kontoulis, Dimitris Pirpiris, Myron Sfyrakis, Antonios Stamatakis, Nikolaos Vidakis

“…Extended reality (XR) has emerged as a transformative technology, offering innovative ways to visualize and interact with digital content. For educators, XR constitutes a valuable tool that advances pedagogical experience and improves teaching quality and clarity. …”
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COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND GROSS ANATOMICAL STUDIES ON THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR AND SUPRAORBITAL REGIONS OF ONE-HUMPED CAMEL (CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS) by Mohamed Marzok, Khalid M. Alkhodair, Mohamed Nazih, Mohamed W. El-Sherif

“…The study aimed to provide precise anatomical descriptions and assess the feasibility of surgical interventions within the orbital cavity via the orbital fossa. Materials and Methods: Twelve camel skulls and three fresh cadaveric heads of adult camels were procured from the faculty’s morgue and a local abattoir, respectively. …”
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Intervertebral Disc Rehydration after Lumbar Dynamic Stabilization: Magnetic Resonance Image Evaluation with a Mean Followup of Four Years by Li-Yu Fay, Jau-Ching Wu, Tzu-Yun Tsai, Tsung-Hsi Tu, Ching-Lan Wu, Wen-Cheng Huang, Henrich Cheng

“…To compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes in patients of different ages who underwent the Dynesys stabilization. Methods. This retrospective study included 72 patients (mean age 61.4 years) with one- or two-level lumbar spinal stenosis who underwent laminectomy and the Dynesys (Zimmer Spine, Minneapolis) dynamic stabilization system. …”
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Orexin-A and motion sickness: a systematic review of animal model studies by Xu Cai, Long Zhao, Xin Wang, Jiahui Chen, Ying Yuan, Biao Gao, Yanli You

“…BackgroundSensory input mismatches among the vestibular system, autonomic control, and visual perception cause motion sickness. Anticholinergics and antihistamines are commonly used but have limited efficacy and cause significant side effects. …”
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DRY EYE SYNDROME: PROBLEMS OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT by Светлана Ивановна Елгина, Евгения Алексеевна Созуракова, Елена Владимировна Рудаева, Наталья Степановна Черных, Кира Борисовна Мозес, Яэль Центер, Елизавета Евгеньевна Паньшина, Елизавета Дмитриевна Егорова, Алена Ивановна Пахолкина, Сона Ханларовна Мазанова

“…In recent years, a large number of research papers have been devoted to the causes, methods of diagnosis and treatment of this problem. …”
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Modification of the pneumatic retinopexy for the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with multiple-quadrant retinal breaks by Xin Zhang, Haixiu Wu, Shenchao Guo, Tiepei Zhu, Zhenyang Xiang, Gaochun Li, Enhui Li

“…PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a modified pneumatic retinopexy (PR) procedure for patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD), particularly those with multiple-quadrant retinal breaks that spanning more than three clock-hours of retinal arc.MethodsThis prospective case series included ten eyes of ten patients, all of whom underwent the PR surgery during hospitalization. …”
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Comparison of Clinical Results of Pulsed Radio Frequency and Mixed Injection of Corticosteroid and Local Anesthetic in Patients with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome by Arman Taheri, Foad Fouladi, Alireza Khajenasiri, Reza Atef-Yekta, Nader-Ali Nazemian-Yazdi, Fatemeh Arjmandnia

“…Present study designed for evaluating the effect of radiofrequency and corticosteroid injection in longterm treatment follow up for pain reduction and functional evaluation of shoulder joint. Methods: Sixty patients were analyzed equally in two treatment groups. …”
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Light sedation technique under BIS monitoring in extraction of mandibular impacted teeth: Application in 20 patients with dental anxiety by YU Tao, XIN Zhijun, SHANG Jiang, SUN Jing, QU Weidong

“…[Objective:] To explore the application effect of light sedation technique in impacted tooth extraction in patients with anxiety. [Methods:] Intravenous infusion of propofol was administered to 20 patients with mandibular impacted teeth anxiety, and the impacted teeth were removed when the bispectral index (BIS) reached 80-85. …”
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Evaluation of the RIFER procedure in treating high intersphincteric anal fistulas by Yan Ding, Yahong Xue, Yaqiu Miao, Huiting Zhu, Rui Ye, Xiaofeng Wang

“…Functional scoring indicators, such as the visual analog and Wexner anal function scores, improved at different postoperative time points. …”
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Investigating the Relationship Between Kinesiophobia, Catastrophizing, Pain Intensity, Disability, and Gait Performance in Chronic Neck Pain by Mersad Ery, Maryam Saadat, Saiedeh Monjezi, Masumeh Hessam, Mohammad Mehravar, Negar Amirabadi

“…The associations between clinical gait tests, kinesiophobia (Tampa scale of kinesiophobia (TSK), pain catastrophizing scale, pain intensity (visual analog scale), and disability (neck disability index) were assessed. …”
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The Association between Dry Eye Disease and Physical Activity as well as Sedentary Behavior: Results from the Osaka Study by Motoko Kawashima, Miki Uchino, Norihiko Yokoi, Yuichi Uchino, Murat Dogru, Aoi Komuro, Yukiko Sonomura, Hiroaki Kato, Yuji Nishiwaki, Shigeru Kinoshita, Kazuo Tsubota

“…To assess the association of dry eye disease (DED) with physical activity and sedentary behavior. Methods. The cross-sectional survey conducted included Japanese office workers who use visual display terminals (n=672). …”
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The interplay of factors influencing the carbon footprint of hospital care—A causal mapping analysis of scientific reports by L.H.J.A. Kouwenberg, D.S. Kringos, W.J.K. Hehenkamp, E.S. Cohen, N.H. Sperna Weiland

“…Recent research has highlighted the carbon footprint of hospital care by identifying hotspots and mitigation areas, but key factors influencing these outcomes remain underexplored. Methods: This study used causal mapping of textual data to systematically evaluate scientific reports on the carbon footprint of hospital services and care pathways. …”
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Translation, Cultural Adaptation and Content Validity of the Persian Version of the Structured Cognitive Training Program “NEUROvitalis” by Milad Karimi, Amin Modarres Zadeh, Payam Kabiri, Hasan Ashayeri, Ahmad Rreza Khatoonabadi, Elke Kalbe

“…This study aims to prepare translation, cultural adaptation, and content validity of the structured cognitive training program “NEUROvitalis Materials and Methods: We conducted this methodological study using a standard forward-backward process. …”
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Efficacy of photodynamic therapy combined with cross-punch technique for the treatment of keloid by Xiaomei Cui, Jie Ji, Lipan Fan, Xingbao Luan, Litian Zhao, Zhangjun Ding, Xiaodong Chen, Dan Luo

“…The visual Analog Scale (VAS) scoring system, the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaire and the subjective scoring of patients were implemented to assess the improvement rate at baseline (month 0) and 12-month follow-up (month 12). …”
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Bringing climate health conversations to frontline clinics: A qualitative post-intervention assessment of utilization of the Climate Resilience for Frontline Clinics Toolkit by Yi-Ting Hana Lee, Mingyue Ma, Caroline Sarpy, Casey Dai, Jinia Sarkar, Chelsea Heberlein, Theodore Miles, Caleb J. Dresser

“…Many participants felt that the toolkit could benefit from more concise and visually supported materials, as well as adjustments to better align with patient literacy levels. …”
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Therapeutic effect of two muscle strengthening programs in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. A randomized controlled clinical trial by Luisa Fernanda Prieto-García, Edgar Cortés-Reyes, Gilberto Lara-Cotacio, Lizeth Catherine Rodríguez-Corredor

“…The level of pain was measured using the Visual Analog Scale and the Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale. …”
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