Posterior Percutaneous Endoscopic Cervical Discectomy for Single-Segment Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy: A Retrospective Study with Minimum 3-Year Follow-Up by Wang X, Li T, Li Y, Long Y

“…This study aims to investigate the medium-long-term efficacy and imaging findings of P-PECD in the treatment of single-segment CSR.Methods: The data of 51 patients with single-segment CSR treated with P-PECD were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Behaviour of 3D-Printed Part for Brake Pedal Applications by T. Niranjan, B. Singaravel, S. Srinivasulu Raju, R. Thanigaivelan

“…It can be used to collect visual data to recreate models of desired objects using 3D scanning methods. …”
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Choroidal microvascular dropout and its relationship to progression in primary open-angle and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma by Jimin Park, Youn Hye Jo, Kyung Rim Sung

“…Abstract Background To compare the longitudinal change of choroidal microvascular dropout (CMvD) and its relationship with glaucoma progression between primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PXG). Methods The analysis included 114 eyes of 114 patients, with 57 POAG and 57 PXG eyes matched by age and visual field (VF) mean deviation (MD). …”
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Is relief the most common reaction to abortion? Self-assessed intensity of emotions attributed to abortion in a national sample of women aged 41 to 45 [version 2; peer review: 2 ap... by David Reardon

“…The objective of this study is to obtain self-assessed data on the intensity of emotional responses to abortion and pregnancy loss in a random national sample. Methods Using visual analog scales, a random sample of 1,925 women aged 41 to 45 completed a survey in which respondents rated the degree to which they experienced emotional responses to their first abortion or natural pregnancy loss. …”
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Gaze behavior and decision-making among handball referees: exploring gender and expertise differences by Jacek Świdwa, Stefanie Klatt, Adam Kantanista

“…This study investigates gaze behavior and decision-making processes among male and female handball referees of varying expertise levels. Methods A total of 51 handball referees (aged 30.25 ± 7.61 years), including 11 females and 40 males from the Polish Handball Federation, participated in the study. …”
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471 Defining proteomic and cellular elements of the pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) tumor microenvironment with mass spectrometry imaging by Caroline Kittrell, Blake Sells, Lyndsay Young, Peggi Angel, Richard Drake

“…Finally, a distinct distribution of ECM peptides within and surrounding tumor tissue was visualized, and putative identifications have been assigned to these stromal elements. …”
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Evaluating Eye Tracking Technology in Nursing Education: A Scoping Review on Medication Administration Training by Jiranut Chaichana, Rob Eley, Chris Watling, Linda Ng

“…Eye tracking helped to reveal differences in visual focus between novice and expert nurses, with certain interventions shown to improve attention and concentration. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis on surgical treatment for painful neuromas by Luis Rafael Moscote-Salazar, William Andrés Florez-Perdomo, Juan Sebastián Reyes Bello, Claudia Marcela Restrepo Lugo, Amgad Hanna

“…Objective: With the increasing advances in therapeutic approaches for painful neuromas in upper and lower limbs, this study aims to comprehensively assess surgical interventions by evaluating their effectiveness, techniques, and outcomes. Methods: The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis following guidelines such as the MOOSE declaration for systematic reviews and the Cochrane Manual of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. …”
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THE FIRST EXPERIENCE IN USING ELASTOGRAPHY IN COMBINATION WITH ENDOBRONCHIAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY FOR MEDIASTINAL PATHOLOGY: PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF FEASIBILITY AND COMPARISON OF CHAR... by I. V. Sivokozov, T. L. Silina, V. N. Korolev, P. A. Pravednikov, B. S. Lenskiy

“…Objective: to preliminarily assess the feasibility of elastography in endobronchial ultrasonography and to compare characteristics via different accesses.Material and methods. The investigation enrolled 3 patients (malignant, benign mediastinal adenopathy, paratracheal tumor). …”
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Therapeutic interventions for the non-motor strokes sequelae: an overview by Rami Algahtani, Raed Gasemaltayeb, Zubida Binsiddiq, Maha Almatrafi, Saja Felimban, Reham Alsaud

“…Non-pharmacological interventions like cognitive rehabilitation, psychotherapy, physical exercise, mindfulness-based therapy, and neuromodulation methods like transcranial magnetic stimulation are increasingly recognized for their comprehensive and complementary benefits. …”
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Comparison of Concurrent and Same-Day Balance Measurement Approaches in a Large Sample of Uninjured Collegiate Athletes by Jessica Saalfield, Kelsey L. Piersol, Robert Monaco, Jason Womack, Scott A Weismiller, Carrie Esopenko, Sabrina M Todaro, Fiona N Conway, Kyle Brostrand, Jennifer F. Buckman

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional. # Methods Five hundred and thirty uninjured collegiate athletes were tested using the C3Logix app, which computes ellipsoid volume as a measure of postural stability during the six standard BESS conditions, while concurrently, errors were manually counted during each condition per standard BESS protocols. …”
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The majority of Norwegian patients with treatment-resistant chronic pain regained normal national health standards within 12 months after De-Qi acupuncture - a prospective observat... by Veronika Lindberg, Jan Baak

“…However, the proportion of patients in a real-world setting who regain normal health after 1 year, following De-Qi acupuncture is unknown.MethodsThis is an observational prospective study of 354 new patients in a family medical practice between 2015 and 2018. …”
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User Experience Design for Online Sports Shoe Retail Platforms: An Empirical Analysis Based on Consumer Needs by Yixin Zou, Chao Zhao, Peter Childs, Dingbang Luh, Xiaoying Tang

“…Additionally, high-tech interaction methods, visual presentation, personalized customization, virtual try-on, apparel matching recommendations, and dressing scenario recommendations are identified as Attractive attributes. …”
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Evaluating YouTube Videos for Resident Education in Free Flap Surgery by Andrew Meci, Craig Bollig, Christopher C. Tseng, Neerav Goyal

“…ABSTRACT Objective The ease of access of online videos and the popularity of visual learning have made YouTube a popular educational resource. …”
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Study on heterogeneity of vascularity and cellularity via multiparametric MRI habitat imaging in breast cancer by Xiaolei Zhang, Xiaoyan Chen, Yao Fu, Han Zhou, Yan Lin

“…Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 76 patients diagnosed with breast cancer. …”
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Effects of Smoking on Outcomes of Antivascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapy in Patients with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Smoking and Anti-VEGF Therapy in nAMD by Hiroyuki Kamao, Katsutoshi Goto, Yumi Mito, Atsushi Miki, Junichi Kiryu

“…To evaluate the effect of smoking on the outcome of antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Methods. This retrospective case-control study included 64 eyes in 59 patients with treatment-naïve nAMD. …”
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Patient self-reported concerns in inflammatory bowel diseases: A gender-specific subjective quality-of-life indicator. by Valérie Pittet, Carla Vaucher, Florian Froehlich, Bernard Burnand, Pierre Michetti, Michel H Maillard, Swiss IBD Cohort Study Group

“…Answers were collected on a visual analog scale ranging from 0 to 100. Principal axis factor analysis was used to explore concern domains. …”
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Estimation of the Carbon Footprint of Campus Activities at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Jambi, After the Covid19 Pandemic by Windi Mulia Nofta Fani, Febri Juita Anggraini, Hariestya Viareco

“…Carbon-related variables were analyzed and mapped using Vensim to visualize interrelations in campus emission activities. …”
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Impact of a Fulbright award: A bibliometric analysis of persistence by Charlene Downing, Annie Temane, L. Amy Giles, Jean L. Hillyer, Sean C. Beatty

“…Setting: Seven databases and two alternative sources from 2013 to 2023 were reviewed. Methods: Co-citation analysis identified pairs of referenced articles. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Supervised, Web-Based, and Self-Guided Exercise Interventions in Women with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome by Burak Menek, Emre Dansuk

“…Outcomes were assessed using the Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale, the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) for mobility, and the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale. …”
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