Characterization and Comparison of the 10-2 SITA-Standard and Fast Algorithms by Yaniv Barkana, Erez Bakshi, Yakov Goldich, Yair Morad, Audrey Kaplan, Isaac Avni, David Zadok

“…Purpose: To compare the 10-2 SITA-standard and SITA-fast visual field programs in patients with glaucoma. Methods: We enrolled 26 patients with open angle glaucoma with involvement of at least one paracentral location on 24-2 SITA-standard field test. …”
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PTSD symptom changes during Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) in children and adolescents: a Single-Case Experimental Design study by Lieke H. Kooij, Irma M. Hein, Samantha Bouwmeester, Ramón J. L. Lindauer

“…A Single-Case Experimental Design (SCED) is used to evaluate the changes and impact of the different modules of TF-CBT.Methods: A SCED study with repetitive baseline was conducted. …”
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Automatic detection of foreign object intrusion along railway tracks based on MACENet. by Xichun Chen, Yu Tian, Ming Li, Bin Lv, Shuo Zhang, Zixian Qu, Jianqing Wu, Shiya Cheng

“…Ensuring high accuracy and efficiency in foreign object intrusion detection along railway lines is critical for guaranteeing railway operational safety under limited resource conditions. However, current visual detection methods generally exhibit limitations in effectively handling diverse object shapes, scales, and varying environmental conditions, while typically incurring substantial computational overhead. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of intra-articular administration of different drugs of hyaluronic acid with various physico-chemical properties in knee osteoarthritis by E. A. Belyaeva, A. S. Fatenko, O. S. Avdeeva, S. V. Belyaeva

“…In the treatment of OA, hyaluronic acid (HA) drugs have an important place.Objective: to compare the effectiveness of ROA treatment with different HA drugs with different physicochemical properties and molecular weight.Patients and methods. A 12-week prospective randomized study of the comparative efficacy of a single intra-articular injection of three HA drugs – Armaviscon Forte (AF), Flexotron Cross (FCr) and Flexotron Ultra (FUL) was carried out. …”
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436 Elucidating the role of the rete ovarii in fertility and progesterone signaling by Lillian Folts, Anthony Martinez, Wendy Zhang, Jennifer McKey

“…I am testing the hypothesis that the RO is critical for the maintenance of the ovarian reserve and fertility, and progesterone signaling plays a role in the function of the RO. Methods/Study Population: For this project, I am utilizing a mouse model. …”
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Effects of endodontic treatment on salivary levels of CGRP and substance P: a pilot study by Hakan Arslan, Ezgi Doğanay Yıldız, Serhat Köseoğlu

“…ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of endodontic treatment on levels of substance P (SP) and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in the saliva of patients with symptomatic apical periodontitis.Materials and MethodsTwelve patients with mandibular molars with symptomatic apical periodontitis were enrolled in this study. …”
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Semi-systematic Frameworks for Naming of NPS in Europe: Synthetic Cannabinoids and Cathinones by B. Pulver, S. Fischmann, A. Gallegos, R. Christie

“…Because many SCs and cathinones are identified for the first time in Europe, the EMCDDA is responsible for setting best practices and hands-on guidance on naming NPS. Methods: The structural diversity and current naming approaches of SCs and cathinones monitored by the EMCDDA in Europe were reviewed. …”
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No findings of SARS-CoV-2 in conjunctival swabs from patients at an emergency outpatient ophthalmological healthcare facility in a Swedish county hospital: a cross-sectional study by Elisabet Granstam, Anders Krifors, Elisabeth Freyhult, Hanna Åkerblom

“…One patient, presenting with reduced visual acuity due to preretinal haemorrhage in the macula, was positive for SARS-CoV-2 in throat swab. …”
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Incidental pollination by passing animals: An overlooked mechanism? by Kazuo Yamazaki

“…Detecting such pollination mechanisms poses challenges for traditional methods, such as in situ observation or bagging experiments in the field. …”
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Audiometric profile of cochlear implant recipients by Nuno O'Neill Mendes, Joselina Antunes, Gustavo Pedrosa, Liliana Carvalho, Leonel Barbosa, Ana Guimarães, Filipe Freire

“…Study design: Retrospective Material & methods: Hearing evaluation before and after cochlear implantation was obtained using tonal and vocal audiometry (each ear individually and sound field). …”
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Embracing chaos: the unpredictability of animated logos shapes users’ sustained attention by Wen Guan, Dong Min Cho, Li Zheng

“…Brands must understand how effectively animated logos capture users’ attention in media communication of visual distractions. However, the reasons for the impact on users’ sustained attention are not yet clear. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Treatment of temporomandibular joint internal derangement using MESNA injection by Ahmed A. Mosleh

“…The data was gathered by functional examinations such as maximum interincisal opening (MIO) and clicking. A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) assessed pain severity before and after treatments. …”
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The Effect of Zirconia Material and the Height of the Ceramic Coping on the Strength of Hybrid Ti-Ceramic Abutments by Aikaterini Anastasaki, Pranit Bora, Stefanos Kourtis, Chin Chuan Fu

“…Subsequently, the specimens were loaded to compression until fracture and the failure mode was visually evaluated. <b>Results</b>: Statistically significant differences in fracture strength were noted among all tested groups. …”
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Risk factors for general complications after hip or knee replacement surgery in elderly patients: a single-center study by Huaxing Zhang, Jingjing Cao, Jia Chen, Xiaoran Ning

“…Abstract Purpose To determine the risk factors for complications after hip or knee replacement surgery in elderly patients. Methods In total, 401 elderly patients (aged ≥ 65 years) who underwent hip or knee replacement surgery at a hospital from January 2017 to December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Dermoid cyst in an elderly man and its successful surgical treatment using robotic technologies: Clinical case by M. F. Urmantsev, A. I. Ismoilov, M. R. Bakeev

“…To discuss the advantages of robotic access in the removal of large pelvic masses to achieve a speedy, successful outcome.Materials and methods. An oval-shaped mass in the right side of the lesser pelvis measuring 66×85×62 mm was detected during a pelvic MRI exam performed as a follow-up after an adenomectomy. …”
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Efficacy of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy combined with bicanalicular silicone tube intubation for the management of chronic dacryocystitis with small lacrimal sac by YU Bo, WU Wencan

“…No complications such as visual impairment,intraorbital hemorrhage, or spread of infection occurred during the follow-up period. …”
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Microkeratome-assisted vs femtosecond laser-assisted superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty: A randomized controlled trial by Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Mrinalini Singh, Amrita Joshi, Sarvadarshi Shukla, Alok Sati, Anju Pannu, Sonali V Kumar, Jaya Kaushik

“…Purpose: The purpose is to compare the outcomes between microkeratome-assisted superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty (MK-SALK) and femtosecond laser-assisted superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty (FL-SALK) for superficial corneal opacities. Methods: Seventy-five eyes with superficial corneal opacities were prospectively randomized into the MK-SALK control arm and an FL-SALK study arm. …”
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Dual analysis of postural control in middle-aged and elderly patients with cervicogenic dizziness: Dynamic and static balance perspectives by Wei Luo, Yu Min, Peishun Chen, Hao Li, Zhiyong Long, Ju Sun, Tao Zhong

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to comprehensively analyze the postural control characteristics of middle-aged and elderly patients with cervicogenic dizziness from both dynamic and static balance perspectives.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 20 patients with cervicogenic dizziness (dizziness group) and 20 healthy individuals (health group). …”
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Computational-Based Approaches for Predicting Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Removal in Adsorption Process by Mohamed K. Mostafa, Ahmed S. Mahmoud, Mohamed S. Mahmoud, Mahmoud Nasr

“…Hence, these computational-based methods could further maximize the performance of CA/nZVI material for removing BOD from wastewater under different adsorption conditions. …”
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Bilateral simultaneous accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking in pediatric keratoconus: 24-month follow-up results by Devansh Virdi, Shalini Gupta, Swati Tomar, Tejinder Singh Ahluwalia

“…The change in pre-operative vs. post-operative distance-corrected visual acuity (DCVA), average keratometry, maximum keratometry (Kmax), and thinnest corneal thickness (TCT) values was assessed at the end of 24 months. …”
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