Quality of healthcare for people with intellectual disability: a mapping review protocol of the evidence in Australia and countries with similar universal health systems by Mary-Ann O’Donovan, Josephine Wyborn, Gisselle Gallego

“…Two reviewers will independently screen references against the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Visual/tabular summaries will then be produced alongside a descriptive overview. …”
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Corneal breakdown in thyroid eye disease: Presentation and outcomes over a decade by Prasansha Narnoli, Suryasnata Rath, Devjyoti Tripathy, Samir Mohapatra, Smruti R Priyadarshini, Sujata Das, Md Hasnat Ali

“…This study aimed to assess the outcome of multimodal management for corneal breakdown in TED. Methods: This retrospective audit included all consecutive corneal breakdowns in TED patients between November 2011 and May 2023. …”
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Impaired postural control in healthy men at moderate altitude (1630 m and 2590 m): data from a randomized trial. by Katrin Stadelmann, Tsogyal D Latshang, Christian M Lo Cascio, Ross A Clark, Reto Huber, Malcolm Kohler, Peter Achermann, Konrad E Bloch

“…We tested whether exposure to hypobaric hypoxia at moderate altitude impairs the static postural control of healthy subjects.<h4>Methods</h4>In 51 healthy men, median age 24 y (quartiles 20;28), static control was evaluated on a balance platform in Zurich, 490 m, and during a 4-day sojourn in Swiss mountain villages at 1630 m and 2590 m, 2 days each. …”
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Etiology and Anatomical Location of Uveitis—Prognostic Factors for Disease Course and Laterality by Vesela Todorova Mitkova-Hristova, Marin Anguelov Atanassov

“…Methods: This retrospective observational study included patients with uveitis treated at the University Eye Clinic of “St. …”
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Selective reinnervation for correction of unilateral paralysis of larynx in thyroidal surgery by V. О. Palamarchuk, О. А. Тоvkai, V. V. Voitenko, N. V. Solomennikova

“…To estimate the possibility of performance of selective reinnervation of larynx in its abductionaal unilateral paralysis in thyroidal surgery. Маterials and methods. There were analyzed the results of selective laryngeal reinnervation in 2 patients, suffering thyroidal cancer. …”
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Incidence of dysphotopsia following uneventful cataract surgery [phacoemulsification] in patients implanted with different types of monofocal intraocular lenses by Khalid Saeed Abdulmajeed, Mohammed Nidham Abdalla, Tara Mahmood Hassan

“…Our aim was to assess the incidence of dysphotopsia after phacoemulsification with implantation of three types of monofocal intraocular lenses. Methods: This prospective clinical study which contained 200 eyes from 195 patients was done at Dr. …”
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Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Augmentation Increases the Strength of Midfoot Beam Constructs in Charcot Neuroarthropathy Model: A Biomechanical Study by Naveen Pattisapu MD, Dave Huang MS, Giselle M. Porter BS, Rebisi Owhonda MD, Timothy Charlton MD, Christopher E. Gross MD, David Thordarson MD, Melodie Metzger PhD

“…We propose midfoot beam reconstruction with PMMA augmentation as a novel means of improving fixation. Methods: A protocol was developed to create the characteristic CN midfoot fragmentation both visually and fluoroscopically in each of tweleve matched-pair cadaveric feet. …”
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Development and validation of a nomogram to predict short video addiction among nursing students in China by Liyuan Tian, Wenfeng Xu, Mengjie Cui, Hongliang Dai

“…This study was aimed at establishing a risk prediction model for SVA among this population. Methods Two rounds of cross-sectional survey were performed, with 620 nursing students from Jinzhou included in T1 (July 2024) survey to perform model establishment and internal validation, and 293 nursing students from Guangzhou included in T2 (February, 2025) survey to perform external validation. …”
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Comparison of clinical effectiveness of diverting seton and cutting seton for supra-sphincteric fistula by Lin Wenhua, Lü Shirong

“…[Objectives] To compare the clinical effectiveness of diverting seton and cutting seton for supra-sphincteric fistula. [Methods] A retrospective study was performed on 40 patients with supra-sphincteric fistula treated at the Department of Anorectal Surgery, Anxi County Hospital, between June 2017 and June 2022. …”
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Adding Dexmedetomidine to Methylene Blue in Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Video-Assisted Lobectomy: A Case Series Study by Coppolino F, Brunetti S, Bottazzo LM, Cosenza G, Sansone P, Fiore M, Passavanti MB, Pota V, Pace MC

“…This study investigates the use of dexmedetomidine (DEX) as adjuvant to prolong the effects of LA in TPVB, with methylene blue used for visual confirmation of accurate injectate spread.Patients and Methods: We observed 6 patients undergoing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy (VATS) lobectomy who received TPVB with ropivacaine, DEX and methylene blue. …”
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Patient Satisfaction with a Novel Daily Toric Contact Lens in Individuals with Previous Lens Failures by Nguyen MT, Wright MH, Hall B, Brunson PB

“…Mylan T Nguyen,1 Melissa H Wright,1 Brad Hall,2 Phillip B Brunson1 1Mann Eye Institute and Laser Centers, Houston, TX, USA; 2Sengi, Penniac, NB, CanadaCorrespondence: Mylan T Nguyen, Mann Eye Institute and Laser Centers, Houston, TX, USA, Email mnguyen@manneye.comPurpose: The primary purpose of this study is to assess the comfort and vision of Dailies Total1® for Astigmatism contact lenses in subjects dissatisfied with their previously worn toric contact lenses.Patients and Methods: In this prospective, non-comparative study, subjects aged 18 to 39 years with a history of unsuccessful previous astigmatism contact lens wear were recruited. …”
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Housing Informalities Between Formal Designs and Informal Reality by Rim Mrani, Jérôme Chenal, Hassan Radoine, Hassan Yakubu

“…This research aims to visually capture how residents adapt their housing through unauthorized modifications. …”
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Characteristics of open globe injury in children under six by Rui Li, Rui Li, Shounan Qi, Ying Zhang, Chenguang Wang

“…Preoperative and postoperative visual acuities were significantly correlated (p &lt; 0.001).ConclusionsOGIs are more common in males under six years old, with sharp objects being the primary cause. …”
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Comparative analysis of dual versus single subsartorial block for postoperative analgesia after total knee arthroplasty – A randomized, double-blind study by Devyani Desai, Neha Shah, Kanchan Choube

“…Primarily, the changes in pain intensity and pain control in terms of static and dynamic visual analogue score (VAS) with the duration of analgesia and cumulative dose requirement of rescue analgesic in the first 24 hours postoperatively were studied. …”
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Real-life management of nonobstructive esophageal dysphagia: analysis of a prospective multicentric Portuguese cohort by Raquel R. Mendes, José Pedro Rodrigues, Inês Simão, Helena Lima, Tiago Guedes, Sílvia Barrias, Mara Sarmento Costa, Paulo Souto, João Carlos Silva, João Correia, Bárbara Morão, Joana Revés, Carina Leal, José Dias Curto, Rui Tato Marinho, Miguel Mascarenhas Saraiva

“…At baseline, the mean PROMIS Gastrointestinal Disrupted Swallowing (PDS) T-score, EQ-5D-3L, and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores were 61.7 (SD 7.4), 0.61 (SD 0.26), and 69 (SD 18), respectively. …”
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Combined Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery and 27-Gauge Transconjunctival Sutureless Vitrectomy by Sami Yılmaz, Remzi Avcı, Ayşegül Mavi Yıldız

“…To report the outcomes of combined surgery using femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) and sutureless 27-gauge pars plana vitrectomy with intravitreal tamponade. Methods. This retrospective clinical study involved 23 eyes of 23 patients on whom combined vitreoretinal surgery was performed. …”
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The Use of Augmented Reality on a Self-Paced Treadmill to Quantify Attention and Footfall Placement Variability in Middle-Aged to Older-Aged Adults with Multiple Sclerosis by Manuel E. Hernandez, Roee Holtzer, Meltem Izzetoglu, Robert W. Motl

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The decreased accuracy and increased attention in footfall placement to visual cues on the ground observed in adults with MS and HOAs, relative to HYAs, may provide a marker for gait impairment and fall risk in older adults with MS.…”
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Optimizing Shoulder Joint Positioning During Video‐Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Prospective Study on Prevention of Postoperative Ipsilateral Shoulder Pain by Yan Zhao, Yang Gu, Bin Hu

“…ISP was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) on the first postoperative day and 1 week after surgery. …”
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Immediate Effect of McConnell Taping on Knee Electromyography Activity during Stair Ambulation and Squatting in Individuals with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controll... by Shlesha Vaidhya, Shah Krinal Prince, Bhagyashree Patel

“…Pain was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Statistical analysis included paired t-tests, Mann–Whitney U tests, and effect size calculations. …”
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Comparison of Postural and Functional Indicators in Adolescent Boys with and Without Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain by moein yari bishak, Ebrahim mohammad ali nasab firouzjah, Mehri Mohammadi Dangraloo

“…This study aimed to compare specific postural and functional indicators in adolescent boys with and without non-specific chronic low back pain. Methods: The present study employed a causal-comparative design. …”
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