Changes in patient-reported chief complaints with orthognathic surgery: a prospective cohort study by Lennart Stadtmann, Moritz Kanemeier, Thomas Stamm, Claudius Middelberg, Carolien A. J. Bauer, Johannes Kleinheinz, Jonas Q. Schmid

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in patient-reported chief complaints during orthognathic surgery treatment. Materials and methods Patients undergoing orthognathic surgery at the University Hospital Münster between 2019 and 2023 were eligible for inclusion in this prospective cohort study. …”
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Quantitative Analysis of Foveal Microvascular Differences in Diabetic Macular Edema with and without Subfoveal Neuroretinal Detachment by Gao Jian, Xu Ya Jing, Li Yang, Liu Lun

“…This study is aimed at quantifying the difference of the foveal microvasculature in the eyes with diabetic macular edema (DME) with and without subfoveal neuroretinal detachment (SND+ and SND-, respectively). Methods. This retrospective, cross-sectional study included 48 eyes from 42 patients with DME (20 SND+ and 28 SND- eyes). …”
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Cognitive dysfunction in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by S. A. Smakotina, D. R. Yavorskaya, M. S. Karyagina, F. B. Kerimova

“…Neurodynamic parameters included the complex visual-motor reaction time and response to a moving object. …”
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Lateral recumbent position versus kneeling prone position combined with unprotected perineal delivery in natural childbirth: implication for clinical care by Xiuli Dai, Nan Jin

“…The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of the lateral recumbent position versus the kneeling prone position combined with unprotected perineal delivery in natural childbirth, providing evidence-based support for clinical maternal care and posture management. Methods This research constitutes a retrospective cohort investigation, encompassing a period from January 2022 to December 2023, and focusing on women in labor who experienced childbirth at our medical facility. …”
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Cross-country comparative analysis of climate resilience and localized mapping in data-sparse regions by Ronald Katende

“…Yet, many LICs lack the high-resolution data needed to assess resilience at both national and local levels.MethodsThis study proposes a two-part framework to evaluate climate resilience across data sparse settings. …”
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Hip Abductor Muscles Strengthening's Effect on Lower Extremity's Function of Runners With Illitotibial Syndrome by Behrooz Imeri, Mehdi Gheitasi

“…The pain was assessed by the Visual Analogue Scale of pain (VAS) and the lower extremity function was assessed by the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS). …”
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Oxygen boost transepithelial corneal collagen crosslinking: 2-year ultrastructural results by Valentine Saunier, Pierre Legout, Nathalie Thiery, Pierre Fournie, David Touboul

“…Purpose: To assess ultrastructural corneal changes induced by oxygen boost transepithelial crosslinking (OBXL) and its efficacy at 2 years. Methods: This pilot cohort study was conducted at the French National Reference Keratoconus Center in patients with progressive keratoconus. …”
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Metaverse Effect: Exploring Students’ Vocabulary Achievement, Retention, and Perceptions in Virtual Environments by Elif Ay Kaya, Ceylan Yangın Ersanlı

“…Adopting a sequential explanatory mixed methods research design, this study collected both quantitative data and qualitative data. …”
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Validating a window view simulation engine based on open data and open source using semantic segmentation by A.-M. Bolte, T. Kistemann, T. Kistemann, T. Kötter, Y. Dehbi

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Prospective, Multicenter Evaluation of a Polyherbal Supplement alongside Standard-of-Care Treatment for Mild Knee Osteoarthritis by Zbigniew Żęgota, Joanna Goździk, Joanna Głogowska-Szeląg

“…This study aimed to provide clinical information on general and joint performance from individuals taking Tregocel® (containing curcuminoid and extracts of the herbs Harpagophytum procumbens, Boswellia serrata, Apium graveolens, and Zingiber officinale) alongside a standard therapy of symptomatic mild knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods. This was a multicenter, open-label, prospective, single-arm study, in which Tregocel® was supplemented for 36 weeks. …”
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Morphological restructuring of smooth muscles elements of the wallgreat saphenous vein of a person on the lower leg during the development of varicose transformation by A. B. Sannikov, E. V. Shaydakov

“…Research of the morphological restructuring of smooth muscleselements of the human great saphenous vein wall on the calf in norm, ectasia and development of varicose transformation.Materials and methods. The study of morphological restructuring of the great saphenous vein wall on the calf was carried out in 3 comparison groups by light microscopy. …”
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Crosslinking vs. Observation in Fellow Eyes of Keratoconus Patients by Gavin Li, Laura Di Meglio, Jiangxia Wang, Fasika A. Woreta, Kraig S. Bower, Vishal Jhanji, Divya Srikumaran, Uri S. Soiberman

“…To evaluate whether unilateral crosslinking (CXL) and conservative follow-up of the fellow eye is an acceptable management strategy in patients with keratoconus (KC). Methods. Seventy-nine fellow eyes of KC subjects that initially underwent unilateral CXL were included. …”
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Research progress of breast cancer surgery during 2010–2024: a bibliometric analysis by Jiawei Kang, Nan Jiang, Munire Shataer, Tayier Tuersong

“…PurposeThis study seeks to systematically analyze the research literature pertaining to breast cancer surgery from 2010 to 2024, as indexed in the PubMed database, employing bibliometric methodologies.MethodsEmploying the “bibliometrix” package in the R programming language, alongside VOSviewer and CiteSpace software, this research conducted a comprehensive visual analysis of 1,195 publications. …”
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miRNA-22 as a Candidate Diagnostic Biomarker for Coronary Slow Flow by Tong Chen, Zhen-Yu Wang, Chuan-Chang Li

“…Additionally, all included patients either did not have visually estimated coronary artery stenosis or had <50% stenosis. …”
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The Directorial Treatment of Socially Forbidden Topics in Television series by Sadiq Kadhem Abd Ali, Nehad Hamid Majed

“… • The dramatic structure of the television series employed sub-narrative methods to support the narrative structure • Camera movements and shot sizes played into framing the directorial treatment of the television series 4.                 …”
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Postural instability and gait disturbance are associated with abnormal stereopsis in Parkinson's disease. by Jungyeun Lee, Sung Hoon Kang, Seong-Beom Koh

“…<h4>Background</h4>Visual dysfunction, including abnormal stereopsis, is a significant non-motor symptom in Parkinson's disease (PD) that can reduce quality of life and appears early in the disease. …”
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Impact of Melatonin as a Premedication Agent in Caesarean Section on Blood Loss and Postoperative Pain Level by Hussein Alkhfaji, Mohamed Kahloul, Talib Razaq M. Askar, Majid Fakhir Alhamaidah, Hussein Ali Hussein

“…Postoperatively, blood loss volume was calculated by measuring both the weight of used materials before and after the surgery and the volume sucked in the suction bottle after placental delivery. Postoperative visual pain score and analgesic requirements were used to evaluate pain levels. …”
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Assessment of the effectiveness of low level laser in the treatment of alveolar osteitis by Jovanović Goran, Burić Nikola, Krunić Nebojša, Tijanić Miloš, Stojanović Simona

“…Measurement of pain intensity was done with a visual analogue scale (VAS) 10 min prior to processing of extraction wounds and daily for the next eight days. …”
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Machine learning prediction model with shap interpretation for chronic bronchitis risk assessment based on heavy metal exposure: a nationally representative study by Tiansheng Xia, Kaiyu Han

“…The best model was selected by four evaluation metrics: accuracy, specificity, sensitivity, and area under the ROC curve (AUC), and the best model was visually interpreted using Shapley's additive interpretation (SHAP). …”
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The energy that drives human networked organizations: a model for leading schools to thrive in complex times by Karolyn J. Snyder, Kristen Michelle Snyder, Anna Mårtensson

“…Using Quantum physics as a theoretical lens, the authors introduce a model for leading schools as human-networked organizations, enabling them to become more responsive and adaptive to the evolving needs of students, businesses, and society.MethodsThe model is derived from an ethnography study of a private school in the United States, in which an existential-phenomenological approach, inspired by the work of Heidegger, was used to examine how educators describe the experience of working in a Human Networked Organization. …”
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