The physical therapy efficacy index and chart: a stimulus for value-based healthcare using real-world data by Henri Kiers, Richard A.W. Felius, Martijn W. Heijmans, Arie C. Verburg

“…We propose an instrument that provides a clear overview of both the costs and returns of a treatment to improve the quality of care while keeping the costs affordable. Methods First, a general value-based healthcare concept was developed as an efficacy index. …”
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Oral health-related quality of life among Belgrade adolescents by Gajić Milica, Lalić Maja, Kalevski Katarina, Marjanović Marjan

“…That is why the aim of this study was to investigate the associations between dental status, dental anxiety and oral health-related behavior and oral healthrelated quality of life as captured by Oral Impacts on Daily Performances (OIDP) index. Methods. This crosssectional survey included representative sample of 404 adolescents (15 years old), randomly recruited from high schools in Belgrade, Serbia. …”
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Quality of life in persons living with advanced glaucoma in South India by Gopinath Madheswaran, Subash Sukumar, Evangeline Golda Victor, Saranya Sachi Balasubramaniam, Chinnasamy Balasubramanian

“…Abstract Purpose Glaucoma can significantly affect visual functions, independence, mobility, and quality of life (QoL), particularly in the advanced stage. …”
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Quality and reliability evaluation of pancreatic cancer-related video content on social short video platforms: a cross-sectional study by Yuting Lei, Foqiang Liao, Xin Li, Yin Zhu

“…Methods A total of 265 PC-related videos were retrieved from three short video-sharing platforms: TikTok, Bilibili, and Kwai. …”
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Percutaneous paravertebral endoscopic decompression for the treatment of far-out syndrome involving the L5 nerve root: technical report and preliminary results by Fei Yang, Chaoqun Feng, Ke Li, Xiaohong Fan, Rigao Chen

“…The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and modified MacNab criteria were utilized for the assessment of leg pain, quality of life, and clinical efficacy, respectively. …”
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Non-Verbal Working Memory in Post-Stroke Motor Aphasia: A Pilot Study Using the Tactual Span by Eyal Heled, Ohad Levi, Elana Strobinsky, Gabi Zeilig

“…The current study’s objectives were to compare tactile and visuospatial WM in patients with post-stroke motor aphasia and to validate the one-hand version of the Tactual Span task as a clinical measure of WM. <b>Methods</b>: A total of 29 participants—14 with post-stroke motor aphasia and 15 healthy controls—completed a battery of cognitive tests, including the Raven’s Colored Progressive Matrices Test, the Visuospatial Span, the Tactual Span, and a visual 1-Back task. …”
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The Effect of a Loading Dose Regimen in the Switch to Brolucizumab for Patients with Aflibercept-Resistant nAMD by Hiroyuki Kamao, Erika Mitsui, Yuto Date, Katsutoshi Goto, Kenichi Mizukawa, Atsushi Miki

“…To evaluate the one-year outcomes of switching to brolucizumab with and without a loading dose regimen (three monthly injections) in eyes with aflibercept-resistant neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Methods. We retrospectively studied nAMD patients who had retinal exudate under bimonthly injections of aflibercept and were switched to brolucizumab from aflibercept. …”
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Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Facoemulsification of Hypermature Cataract by Yo. N. Yousef, S. N. Yousef, A. S. Vvedenskiy, K. S. Avetisov, L. Alkharki

“…The development and clinical study of optimized femtosecond laser-assisted phacoemulsification (PE) technology of hypermature cataract. Patients and methods. Femtosecond laser-assisted PE of hypermature cataract was performed in 72 patients (72 eyes). …”
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More than just visits: Timing, frequency, and determinants of effective antenatal care in Bangladesh - BDHS 2007 to 2017-18. by Md Hasibul Islam Jitu, Awan Afiaz, Raaj Kishore Biswas

“…Geospatial mapping was employed to visualize spatial patterns, followed by survey-weighted logistic regression to identify risk factors associated with late initiation of ANC and low ANC visit frequency. …”
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Optical coherence tomography angiography and progressive retinal nerve fiber layer loss in mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma. by Zia Sultan Pradhan, Thanemozhi Srinivasan, Shruthi Sreenivasaiah, Dhanaraj As Rao, Sujani Shroff, Sathi Devi, Carroll A B Webers, Harsha Laxmana Rao

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate the association between optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography measurements and progressive retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) loss in eyes with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma.<h4>Methods</h4>In this prospective study, 111 quadrants of 59 eyes with mild-moderate open-angle glaucoma were longitudinally evaluated for a minimum of 2 years with at least 3 OCT scans performed. …”
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Pain and discomfort perceived during the initial stage of active fixed orthodontic treatment by Hamid Rakhshan, Vahid Rakhshan

“…This study assessed the intensity and duration of pain and discomfort caused by active orthodontic treatment. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study examined 67 patients (22 men, 45 females; age range: 18–32 years) undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. …”
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123I-FP-CIT brain SPECT (DaTSCAN) imaging in the diagnosis of patients with movement disorders: First results by Jauković Ljiljana, Ilić Tihomir V., Dopuđa Marija, Ajdinović Boris

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of 123I-FP-CIT brain SPECT scintigraphy in patients with extrapyramidal diseases. Methods. Fifteen patients (8 males and 7 females), aged 26-81 years, presenting with extrapyramidal symptoms entered the study. …”
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THE ROLE OF MICROTRAUMA IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BACTERIAL CORNEAL ULCERS by A. I. Hazamova, E. N. Verigo, E. V. Chentsova

“…In cases of corneal  ulcer process ended  with the formation of a  rough  leucoma  in 30 patients (30.9%), surgical  interventions  with a  partial  improvement of visual function  were  observed  in 62 patients (63.9%), the removal of the eye were  done in 5 patients (5.2%).…”
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Scrotal Flaps for Penile Skin Reconstruction: A Systematic Review by Sorin V. Parasca, Andrei Dumitrescu, Florin R. Stanescu, Ruxandra D. Sinescu

“…Scrotal flaps are a promising reconstructive option for penile resurfacing, offering improved functional and aesthetic outcomes; however, there is no clear consensus on their superiority. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A review of the literature was performed in PubMed Central and Scopus, and multiple keywords were employed. …”
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Efficacy and safety of electrical stimulation for functional impairment and pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis o... by Wenqiang Li, Zhichao Liao, Xinzhe Tan, Yichang Liu, Gengjian Wang, Dongyan Wang

“…This study aims to analyse the efficacy (health assessment questionnaire, visual analogue scale, etc), safety (adverse reactions) of electrical stimulation for functional impairment (morning stiffness and decreased muscle strength) and pain (joint tenderness and swelling) of RA, and to explore their comparative advantages and potential benefits for patients.Methods We will conduct a systematic and comprehensive search of eight databases, and the search will proceed from the beginning to 5 September 2024. …”
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THE IMPACT OF FIXED DENTURES ON THE TISSUES OF THE ORAL CAVITY AND THE COURSE OF GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES by V.Yu. Davydenko, H.M. Davydenko, Ye.S. Khilinich, B.Yu. Sylenko

“…The aim of our research was to study the effect of fixed dentures made of different structural materials on the tissues of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract in chronic gastritis. Objects and methods of the study. We examined patients of the gastroenterological department who were inpatients with chronic gastritis and used fixed dentures. …”
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The effect of a course of “barre au sol” exercises on pain, endurance, and movement patterns of men with non­specific chronic low back pain by Behroz Sarvarifar, Seyed Kazem Mosavi Sadati, Abdolrasul Daneshjoo

“…The present study aimed to determine the effect of a course of “Barre au sol” exercise on pain, endurance, and movement patterns of men with non-specific chronic back pain. Methods: Totally, 26 middle-aged men (30-45 years old) with non­specificchronic back pain were purposefully selected and randomly divided into two experimental (n=13) and control (n=13) groups. …”
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Automated road surface classification in OpenStreetMap using MaskCNN and aerial imagery by R. Parvathi, V. Pattabiraman, Nancy Saxena, Aakarsh Mishra, Utkarsh Mishra, Ansh Pandey

“…The model is robust across varied terrains and visual conditions and shows potential for real-world applications such as OSM data enhancement, infrastructure analysis, and autonomous navigation. …”
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The comparative study of selective laser trabeculoplasty effectiveness in phacic and pseudophacic patients with glaucoma by N. I. Kurysheva, V. N. Trubilin, P. K. Ryzhkov, T. A. Shaimova

“…Purpose: To compare the effect of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in phacic and pseudophacic patients with glaucoma.Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on 148 eyes of 139 patients with moderate primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). …”
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Efficacy and Tolerability of Travoprost 0.004%/Timolol 0.5% Fixed-Dose Combination for the Treatment of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension Inadequately Controlled w... by Simon Fabian Lerner, Ki Ho Park, Douglas A. Hubatsch, Valeriy Erichev, Jose A. Paczka, Timothy V. Roberts

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