Low-energy lenticular laser surgery for the correction of myopia by E.V. Boiko, D.R. Mirsaitova, A.V. Titov

“…To improve the efficiency and safety of SMILE-type lenticular surgery procedure in correction of different degrees myopia based on the use of low-energy laser parameters. Material and methods. This study includes a comparative analysis of data from 193 patients (288 eyes) operated for different degrees myopia including a number of cases with myopic astigmatism using SMILE technology with different FSL energy levels from 130 to 150 nJ. …”
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Analyzing the Overturn of Roe v. Wade: A Term Co-Occurrence Network Analysis of YouTube Comments by Rodina Bizri-Baryak, Lana V. Ivanitskaya, Elina V. Erzikova, Gary L. Kreps

“…Wade, investigating how perceptions of health implications differ based on commenters’ gender and abortion stance. Methods: Using Netlytic, 25,730 comments were extracted from YouTube videos discussing the overturn of Roe v. …”
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The effect of neuropathic pain on quality of life, depression levels, and sleep quality in patients with combat-related extremity injuries by Merve Örücü Atar, Gizem Kılınç Kamacı, Fatma Özcan, Yasin Demir, Koray Aydemir

“…The outcome measures were a visual analogue scale (VAS), the 36-Item Short Form Survey, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). …”
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Study of the Effect of the Pharmaceutical Substance Branched Oligohexamethylene Guanidine Hydrosuccinate in Relation to Microorganisms by I. S. Ivanov, D. O. Shatalov, S. A. Kedik, I. P. Sedishev, N. E. Grammatikova, A. V. Aydakova, K. N. Trachuk, E. I. Yazykova

“…In this regard, the purpose of this work is to study and visualize the mechanism of action of OHMG succ in relation to microbial dehydrogenases of Gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by colorimetric methods, to study its effect on the formation of biofilms and mature biofilms of E.coli, on its cell wall by scanning electron microscopy, as well as experimental evidence of the influence of OHMG succ on the morphology of several types of bacteria, yeasts, and molds that cause conjunctivitis, by atomic force microscopy. …”
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Effects of Core Stability and Mckenzie Exercises in Low Back Pain with Extension Preference by Hamidreza Nemati, Hoda Niknam, Khosro Khademi Kalantari, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, Negin Jalili

“…This study compares the effects of core stability and McKenzie exercises on the range of motion, pain, disability, and function in patients with mechanical low back pain. Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial, 22 patients received core stability exercises, and 22 received McKenzie exercises based on individual mechanical assessments. …”
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Treatment of Behçet Uveitis in Türkiye by Pınar Çakar Özdal, Fatime Nilüfer Yalçındağ, Yasemin Özdamar Erol, Merih Soylu, İlknur Tuğal-Tutkun

“…The main determinant of visual prognosis is early and appropriate treatment that provides rapid suppression of inflammatory attacks, control of subclinical inflammation, and prevention of new attacks. …”
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Availability of eye health interventions in basic schools in a Ghanaian municipality by Christopher Senyo Adzaho, Christopher Senyo Adzaho, Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong, Princess Ruhama Acheampong, Ernest Ekutor

“…IntroductionGlobally, 19 to 22 million children are visually impaired. A huge number of children therefore will not be able to learn effectively even if the best educational institutions are made available to them. …”
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Rituximab in the Management of a Child with Pemphigus Vulgaris: Case Study by Nikolay N. Murashkin, Leonid A. Opryatin, Anastasiya A. Vasilenko, Eduard T. Ambarchian, Roman V. Epishev, Alexander I. Materikin, Roman A. Ivanov

“…The diagnosis was confirmed by the results of cell smear study from fresh erosions (> 50 acantholytic cells were revealed), histological examination of the skin biopsy from the lesion with the vesicle element (suprabasal vesicle was localized in the center, it included fibrin, neutrophil granulocytes, and acantholytic cells), skin biopsy from the area near the lesion (visually healthy skin), via direct immunofluorescence methods (IgG deposition was detected on keratinocytes’ surface throughout the epidermis), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (desmoglein 1 IgG autoantibodies — 121 U/mL (reference value < 20 U/mL) and desmoglein 3 — > 200 U/mL (reference value < 20 U/mL)). …”
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Comparing the effect of wearing insoles on some motor-physical factors, lower extremity performance and stability in male adolescents with structural flat foot by Shahriar Rafiee, Mahbubeh Ghayour najafabadi, Afsaneh Sheikhi, amir Sobhrakhshan khah

“…However, wearing insole may improve stability index when visual input is not in access.…”
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Machine learning-based detection of medical service anomalies: Kazakhstan’s health insurance data by Maksut Kulzhanov, Alexander Wagner, Abylkair Skakov, Iliyas Mukhamejan, Saya Zhorabek, Ainur B. Qumar

“…ROC and PR curves were used for visual validation. Results. Among the tested models, XGBoost and XGB_grid_model achieved the highest performance, with an accuracy of 93.2% and 93.6%, respectively. …”
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A Lightweight Transformer Model for Defect Detection in Electroluminescence Images of Photovoltaic Cells by Yang Yang, Jing Zhang, Xin Shu, Lei Pan, Ming Zhang

“…To ensure solar panels function well, efficient and accurate defect detection of PV modules is essential. Visual-based deep learning detection methods, such as Transformer and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) models, provide a cost-effective and adaptable solution. …”
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A nomogram model for predicting risk factors and the outcome of skin ulcer by Honglin Jia, Yang Tan, Hong Li, Xiaoqing Bu, Lingfei Li, Xia Lei

“…Background Wound healing is a complex process, and numerous factors affect the healing of skin ulcers.Objectives In order to identify the factors associated with wound healing, it is necessary to establish a visualized predictive model for evaluating the risk factors of patients with skin ulcers and to validate its effectiveness.Methods A retrospective observational study was conducted on 453 patients with skin ulcers admitted to the Dermatology ward of the Army Medical Center (Daping Hospital) in Chongqing, China, from January 2011 to July 2022. …”
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The Influence of Surface Damage on Miniplates: A Study of Bacterial Attachment Across Various Strains [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Maria Goreti Widyastuti, Ahmad Kusumaatmaja, Tetiana Haniastuti, Bramasto Purbo Sejati

“…This study investigated the physical and microbiological characteristics of patient-rejected miniplates to elucidate factors contributing to implant failure. Methods Forty miniplates, including straight-type BSSO and L-shaped designs, were collected from patients. …”
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Safety of modified Stoppa approach for Ganz periacetabular osteotomy: A preliminary cadaveric study by Mehmet Elmadağ, Gökçer Uzer, Fatih Yıldız, Hasan H. Ceylan, Mehmet A. Acar

“…All of the osteotomies were performed under fluoroscopic control and direct visualizing the osteotomy site from the same incision. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Classification of Anterior Circulation Cerebral Infarction Using Computational Fluid Dynamics and CT Perfusion Metrics by Xulong Yin, Yusheng Zhao, Fuping Huang, Hui Wang, Qi Fang

“…Key indicators were selected using one-way ANOVA with nested cross-validation and visualized through correlation heatmaps. Optimal thresholds were identified using decision trees. …”
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Reverse shoulder arthroplasty versus locking plate fixation for proximal humeral fracture dislocations in elderly patients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Yijie Chai, Haochen Jiang, Haoning He, Longxiang Shen, Yunfeng Chen, Qiuke Wang

“…By now, no high-quality trials have compared the two. Methods This study is a prospective, single-center, superiority randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing RSA and LP fixation in elderly patients (aged 65 to 85 years) with a proximal humeral fracture dislocation. …”
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Anti-VEGF combined with fufang xueshuangtong versus anti-VEGF monotherapy for wet age-related macular degeneration: A meta-analysis by Tingke Xie, Yanyan Lan, Chengming Chen, Jing Han

“…Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of combining anti-VEGF and fufang xueshuangtong in the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). Methods: A systematic review of studies focusing on the efficacy and safety of the combined anti-VEGF and Fufang Xueshuantong therapy versus anti-VEGF monotherapy for wet AMD was conducted. …”
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Augmented Reality for extremity hemorrhage training: a usability study by Krishant Tharun, Alberto Drogo, Carmine Tommaso Recchiuto, Serena Ricci, Serena Ricci

“…It includes a training scenario with a multimodal interactive system made of visual and audio cues, that would adapt to user's learning pace and feedback preference.ResultsUsability tests on 20 subjects demonstrated that the system is well tolerated in terms of discomfort and workload. …”
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Effect of mentoplasty on esthetic perception of dental surgeons, dental students and lay persons by Matheus Pithon, Diego Oliveira Guedes, Solane Leal, Maria Luiza Silva, Raphaela Dantas, Ketly Pelegrini, Raildo da Silva Coqueiro

“…In addition, to determine whether the outstanding chin affects the perceived desire for orthognathic surgery. Material and Methods: An image of an ideal silhouette was created. …”
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Australian Dentists' Knowledge of the Consequences of Interpretive Errors in Dental Radiographs and Potential Mitigation Measures by Shwetha Hegde, Shanika Nanayakkara, Stephen Cox, Rajesh Vasa, Jinlong Gao

“…Interpretive errors in dental radiographs, stemming from failures of visual and cognitive processes, can affect both patients and clinicians. …”
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