Comparison of clinical manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis in patients with moderate or high disease activity depending on the presence or absence of symptoms of neuropathic pai... by E. Yu. Polishchuk, E. S. Filatova, A. E. Karateev, V. N. Amirdzhanova, V. A. Nesterenko

“…Objective: to study the effect of neuropathic pain symptoms (SNP) on the clinical manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients with moderate or high disease activity.Patients and methods. The 1st (main) group included 58 RA patients (84.5% of women, age 53.0±11.9 years), in whom SNP were identified using the DN4 (≥4) and PainDETECT (≥13) questionnaires. …”
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A Survey on Video Compression Optimization Techniques for Accuracy Enhancement in Video Analytics Applications (VAPs) by Kholidiyah Masykuroh, Hendrawan, Eueung Mulyana, Farhan Krishna

“…Motion estimation techniques influence perceived quality, and TESA achieves MOS ratings higher than alternative methods. Furthermore, H.265 demonstrates superior MOS scores compared to H.264 at lower bitrates, reinforcing its higher compression efficiency while preserving visual clarity. …”
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Prospective, observational study to evaluate the relation between patient-reported outcomes and component rotation in total knee replacement: protocol for the CRACK study by Hans-Peter van Jonbergen, Ellie Landman, Maarten Horst, Robin Westerbeek, Ydo Kleinlugtenbelt

“…Outcome measures will include the Oxford Knee Score, the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, EQ-5D, visual analogue scale for pain, the American Knee Society Score and the knee joint range of motion. …”
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Chinese handwriting performance in preterm children in grade 2. by Hui-Ning Shih, Wen-Hui Tsai, Shao-Hsia Chang, Chung-Ying Lin, Rong-Bin Hong, Yea-Shwu Hwang

“…A subgroup of 39 preterm children received assessments on intelligence, visual perception, tactile and kinesthetic sensation, and fine motor skills. …”
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Colchicine for acute arthritis attacks prevention in patients with gout during urate-lowering therapy (results of a pilot study) by M. S. Eliseev, M. N. Chikina, O. V. Zhelyabina

“…Objective: to investigate the efficacy and safety of low-dose colchicine in patients with gout receiving urate-lowering therapy (ULT).Patients and methods. A single-center prospective study included 113 patients with gout. …”
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The Ethics of the Virtual Educational Environment, New Meanings by G. A. Rozhkov, Yu. V. Taratuhina, L. А. Tsyganova

“…Of course, most educational institutions and teachers were forced to quickly adapt the methods and forms of online organization of the educational process. …”
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THE BLOOD FLOWS IN THE LEFT VENTRICLE AS PREDICTORS FOR MYOCARDIAL DYSFUNCTION IN DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY by V. A. Sandrikov, T. Yu. Kulagina, A. S. Krylov, A. M. Yatchenko

“…To evaluate the treatment results and to estimate the early predictors for myocardial dysfunction in patients with DCMP.Material and methods. Totally 69 patients with DCMP (median age 42±14) were investigated before and after operation. …”
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Exploring research dynamics of PDT in anti-infective applications (2004–2024): a bibliometric perspective by Wen Wen, Shuang Liang, Yun Zhang, Meiyuan Lin, Yuan Gao, Jun Deng

“…This paper aims to fill this gap by conducting the first comprehensive bibliometric analysis of studies related to PDT in infection control over the past 20 years, in order to gain in-depth insights into its current status and emerging trends.MethodsPublications related to PDT and infection control were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection database (WoSCC) from January 2004 to April 2024. …”
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Outcomes of Sutureless Small Incision Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty: A Retrospective Study by Le Xuan Cung, Luong Thi Anh Thu, Duong Mai Nga, Pham Ngoc Dong

“…Postoperatively, the best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) improved from 20/3600 to 20/400 at discharge and reached 20/100 at 12 months. …”
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A Comprehensive Survey on Machine and Deep Learning for Optical Communications by Mohammad Ali Amirabadi, S. Alireza Nezamalhosseini, Mohammad Hossein Kahaei, Lawrence R. Chen

“…Furthermore, the advantages and limitations of existing methods are analyzed, offering a clear perspective on the role of ML and DL in this domain. …”
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Assessment of joint pain in teenagers with juvenile arthritis by T A Shelepina

“…To assess advisability of application of these parameters in real clinical practice. Material and methods. 73 pts with JA (mean age 14,7±1,7 years, mean disease duration7,2±4,4 years) were included. 18 from them had systemic, 42 – polyarticular and 13 – olygoarticular variant. 16 pts were examined repeatedly with interval exceeding one year. …”
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Scene classification-assisted deep learning for crack detection in asphalt pavements by Hiromu Tanaka, Kazuma Shibano, Tetsuya Suzuki

“…Regular inspection of concrete structures is essential for maintaining their serviceability and safety. Traditional visual inspection methods face challenges due to subjective judgment, shortage of qualified engineers, and budget constraints. …”
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Functional MRI study on anxiety-enhanced temporomandibular joint pain by SUN Yidan, YANG Xin

“…The pain levels and anxiety levels of the subjects before and after anxiety stimulation were recorded by using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). …”
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Novel PEEK Retentive Elements versus Conventional Retentive Elements in Mandibular Overdentures: A Randomized Controlled Trial by M. Y. Sharaf, Asharaf Eskander, Mohamed Afify

“…To compare retention and patient satisfaction of implant-supported mandibular overdentures retained by conventional nylon clip and metal housings for ball attachments versus PEEK clip and housings. Methods. Twenty-two participants were divided into 2 equal groups (n = 11). …”
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Adapting two pain assessment tools for young people with cerebral palsy: a multi-stakeholder consensus study by Meredith G. Smith, Rachel J. Gibson, Remo N. Russo, Adrienne R. Harvey

“…Modifications primarily focused on refining wording, enhancing visual representation of the tool for improved understanding and reducing the number of response options. …”
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The Variants of Technologies of Suture Fixation in Case of IOL-Capsular Bag Complex III–IV Degree Dislocation by D. I. Ivanov, V. N. Nikitin

“…To present the results of several technologies for suture fixation in case of IOL-capsular bag complex III–IV-degree dislocation and to estimate their impact on IOP. Patients and Methods. We have analyzed 42 cases of IOL-capsular bag complex dislocation complicated by absence of capsular support which were divided into three groups. …”
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109 Retrospective analysis of sociodemographic and geographic risk factors for presenting keratitis severity in a South Indian population by Shruti Anant, Kamini Reddy, Josephine Christy, Nakul Shekhawat

“…Our study examined risk factors for severe keratitis presentation in a South Indian population. Methods/Study Population: 156 patients aged ≥ 16 years with clinically diagnosed infectious keratitis presenting to Aravind Eye Hospital in Pondicherry, India, from January 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024, were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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Absorbable versus silk sutures for surgical treatment of trachomatous trichiasis in Ethiopia: a randomised controlled trial. by Saul N Rajak, Esmael Habtamu, Helen A Weiss, Amir Bedri Kello, Teshome Gebre, Asrat Genet, Robin L Bailey, David C W Mabey, Peng T Khaw, Clare E Gilbert, Paul M Emerson, Matthew J Burton

“…The two groups also did not differ in terms of corneal opacification, visual acuity, conjunctival inflammation, and surgical complications.…”
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Sexual dysfunction in women with rheumatic diseases by O. V. Teplyakova, A. A. Morozova, A. A. Popov

“…Medical history, severity of pain at rest and during movement by visual analog scale (VAS), and anxiety and depression symptoms by hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) were assessed. …”
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Cyclosporin A as an adjunct may enhance the therapeutic effect of interferon alpha-2a in patients with refractory Behcet’s uveitis: a retrospective cohort study by Peizeng Yang, Yang Deng, Yinan Zhang, YunYun Zhu, Ziqian Huang, Lingyu Dai, Qiuying Wu, Guannan Su, Qingfeng Cao, Yujie Lai

“…Design: We conducted a retrospective cohort study, which included 153 BU patients who received IFN-α2a treatment between December 2012 and September 2023 with a minimum duration of 6 months. Methods: Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), the frequency of uveitis relapse, corticosteroid-sparing effect, and side effects were evaluated. …”
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