Causes and treatment of secondary sphenoid sinus infection post‐endoscopic transsphenoidal approach by Yi Dong, Bing Zhou, Shunjiu Cui, Qian Huang, Yan Sun, Zhenxiao Huang, Jingying Ma, Quanjie Yang, Na Liang

“…Abstract Objective This study analyzed the causes of sphenoid sinus (SS) infection (SSI) following endoscopic transsphenoidal skull base surgery and determined appropriate treatment methods. Methods This study included 31 cases of secondary SSI following the endoscopic transsphenoidal approach (ETSA; SSI group) and 246 cases without SSI (non‐SSI group). …”
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A Novel Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Biomarker of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Identified Using Longitudinal in vivo Ocular Imaging by Khorrami F, Gupta N, Zhou X, Liang Y, Yucel YH

“…We aim to assess the presence of inner retinal pathology in a mouse model of ALS and its possible progression with age.Methods: Transgenic SOD1G93A mice (n=8, 4M/4F) and age-matched controls (n=8, 4M/4F) underwent in vivo retinal imaging with confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (cSLO) coupled with optical coherence tomography (OCT) at 20 weeks of age. …”
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Intravitreal panitumumab and retinal pigment epithelium proliferation in laser-induced retinal degeneration in rabbits by Mukharram M. Bikbov, Gyulli M. Kazakbaeva, Songhomitra Panda-Jonas, Songhomitra Panda-Jonas, Songhomitra Panda-Jonas, Iskander D. Valishin, Aigul M. Nizamutdinova, Jost B. Jonas, Jost B. Jonas, Jost B. Jonas, Jost B. Jonas, Jost B. Jonas, Jost B. Jonas, Jost B. Jonas

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SCENIC SOURCES OF SEMANTICS OF LITERARY TELEVISION THEATER OF THE 1960-1980TH / Сценические истоки семантики литературного телетеатра 1960–1980-х годов... by ROSTOVA N.V. / РОСТОВА Н.В.

“…An absolutely new scenic form of a narration was offered in it, where the usual theatrical conventions were violated, the purposes, obligatory for comprehension of theatricality and literary frame were overcome, and the prerequisites created for future television theater with the similar division of the script into unequal episodes became a specific feature of telework were created. The esthetic methods of transposing of a literary work on stage opened by Nemirovich-Danchenko: lack of external action, movement in its pre-Chekhov understanding; unlimited time of performing of classical prose; non-obligation of splitting the action on acts, identical on time; acceptability of long monologues; inclusion the reader into the action; combination of action fragments with verbal descriptions; visual manifestation of a narration structure in a hint, a detail, plasticity, i.e. really conditional receptions, appeared to be absolutely natural to the television theater and became the basis for detection of its specifics. …”
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Association Between Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) and Cognitive Function in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Zhu Q, Huang L, Zhu L, Zhang X, Ji H, Niu D, Ji W, Ma Q, Chen R, Shi H, Wang Y, Xu L

“…They also showed poorer immediate and delayed visual memory (both P< 0.05), which correlated negatively with AHI (r = − 0.088/-0.103, P < 0.05) and FeNO50 (r = − 0.286/-0.302, P < 0.05). …”
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A comparative analysis of unilateral biportal endoscopic and open laminectomy in multilevel lumbar stenosis by Jian-yuan Ouyang, Qi-Yuan Yang, Lan-lan Chen, Qin Li, Yu-hao Zheng, Xiao Luo, Bing Tan

“…At the 1-year follow-up, the imaging findings, visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry disability index (ODI), and Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ) were assessed. …”
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Honey, Gellan Gum, and Hyaluronic Acid as Therapeutic Approaches for Skin Regeneration by Patrícia Sousa, Alicia Moreira, Bruna Lopes, Ana Catarina Sousa, André Coelho, Alexandra Rêma, Maria Balça, Luís Atayde, Carla Mendonça, Lucília P. da Silva, Cristiana Costa, Alexandra P. Marques, Irina Amorim, Rui Alvites, Filipa Batista, Filipa Mata, João Transmontano, Ana Colette Maurício

“…Daily assessments, including visual evaluation and wound scoring, were conducted for 30 days. …”
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Persistent physical symptoms reduction intervention: a system change and evaluation (PRINCE)—integrated GP care for persistent physical symptoms: protocol for a feasibility and clu... by Matthew Hotopf, Rona Moss-Morris, Paul McCrone, Sabine Landau, Trudie Chalder, Mark Ashworth, Meenal Patel, Kirsty James, Mujtaba Husain, Philipp Frank, Nicola Ferreira, Iris Mosweu, Anthony David

“…Training GPs in basic cognitive behavioural skills and providing self-help materials to patients could be useful, but availability in primary care settings is limited.Methods and analysis A cluster randomised waiting list, controlled trial will be conducted to assess the feasibility of an integrated approach to care in general practice. …”
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Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysis by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Yamin Gao, Yamin Gao, Yamin Gao, Jianyu Ji, Jianyu Ji, Jianyu Ji, Zhai Huang, Zhai Huang, Bin Xiong, Bin Xiong, Shulin Xiang, Shulin Xiang

“…This study applies bibliometric analysis to generate a visual knowledge map, identifying research hotspots and forecasting future trends in leptospirosis investigations.MethodsData were extracted from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC), encompassing all publications up to May 1, 2024. …”
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Predicting axillary lymph node metastasis in breast cancer using a multimodal radiomics and deep learning model by Fuyu Guo, Shiwei Sun, Xiaoqian Deng, Yue Wang, Wei Yao, Peng Yue, Shaoduo Wu, Junrong Yan, Junrong Yan, Junrong Yan, Xiaojun Zhang, Xiaojun Zhang, Xiaojun Zhang, Yangang Zhang, Yangang Zhang, Yangang Zhang

“…Dimensionality reduction and feature selection were performed using the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression model, and other methods. Various machine learning algorithms were used to construct radiomics, deep learning, and combined models. …”
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Experience with the use of undenatured type II collagen in patients with stage III knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized tri... by Liudmila I. Alekseeva, Natalia G. Kashevarova, Elena A. Taskina, Ekaterina A. Strebkova, Tatiana A. Korotkova, Evgenia P. Sharapova, Natalya M. Savushkina, Aleksander M. Lila, Nadezhda A. Shostak, Irina I. Nesterovich, Viktoriia A. Dedkova, Vasiliy B. Vasilyuk, Natalia V. Egorova, Marina A. Leontyeva, Svetlana P. Yakupova, Irina B. Vinogradova, Valentina N. Sorotskaya, Larisa I. Shirokova, Alla V. Rudakova

“…Current strategies for treating osteoarthritis (OA) are based on a multimodal approach that includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. Undenatured chicken collagen type II (NK2) is considered safe and effective for maintaining joint health and can be used alone and combined with drugs for OA treatment. …”
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Voxel-level radiomics and deep learning for predicting pathologic complete response in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after neoadjuvant immunotherapy and chemotherapy by Inigo Bermejo, Jian Zheng, Zhen Zhang, Jian Zeng, Min Fang, Leonard Wee, Andre Dekker, Tianchen Luo, Meng Yan, Haixia Shen, Kaiyi Tao, Jingping Yuan, Dirk De Ruysscher, Wencheng Zhang, Youhua Jiang, Yongling Ji

“…The model outperformed other deep learning models and traditional radiomics methods. The model’s ability to stratify patients into high and low-risk groups was validated, showing superior prognostic stratification compared with traditional methods. …”
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Effect of Ocular Hypertension on D-β-Aspartic Acid-Containing Proteins in the Retinas of Rats by Takashi Kanamoto, Takashi Tachibana, Yasushi Kitaoka, Toshio Hisatomi, Yasuhiro Ikeda, Yusuke Murakami, Kei Tobiume, Ryo Asaoka, Yoshiaki Kiuchi

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Risk Analysis of Retinal Hemangioblastomas in Nonadvanced Stages of von Hippel–Lindau Syndrome Using Ultra-widefield Imaging: The ULTRA von Hippel–Lindau Study by Sebastiano Del Fabbro, MD, Maria Vittoria Cicinelli, MD, Rosangela Lattanzio, MD, Soufiane Bousyf, MD, Lorenza Bruno, MD, Alessio Antropoli, MD, Lorenzo Bianco, MD, Elena Bruschi, MD, Alessandro Arrigo, MD, Giovanni Pipitone, MD, Francesco Cei, MD, Lucia Salerno, MD, Alessandro Larcher, MD, Andrea Salonia, MD, Francesco Bandello, MD, Maurizio Battaglia Parodi, MD

“…Subjects: Caucasian patients with genetically confirmed VHL syndrome. Methods: Annual evaluations included dilated fundus examinations, UWF pseudocolor fundus retinal images, UWF fluorescein angiography, and OCT. …”
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Effects of Orem’s Self-Care Model on the Life Quality of Elderly Patients with Hip Fractures by Xiaodong Xu, Jun Han, Yajia Li, Xichun Sun, Peng Lin, Ying Chen, Fuqiang Gao, Zirong Li, Shuai Zhang, Wei Sun

“…The aim of this study was to determine the effects of Orem’s self-care program on life quality of senile patients with hip fractures. Methods. A randomized clinical trial study was conducted on 130 eligible old patients suffering from hip fractures who were selected using easy sampling methods and allocated randomly into two groups of experiment and control. …”
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Evaluation of Caries Removal Using Carie-Care and SmartPrep Burs in Primary Teeth: A Comparative Study by Royasa Shakya, Bandana Koirala, Mamta Dali, Sneha Shrestha, Gajendra Birajee

“…Results: The efficacy of caries removal was better with Carie-Care than SmartPrep burs when assessed using visual, tactile, and caries-detector dye methods, though not statistically significant. …”
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Mediating role of pain sensitization in preoperative and postoperative pain in knee osteoarthritis patients by Tianjiao Shen, Ji Yuan, Di Wang, Xiaoqing Chai, Hai Gu, Lingsuo Kong, Yinghong Wang

“…The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to assess preoperative and postoperative pain levels. …”
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An Ensemble Deep CNN Approach for Power Quality Disturbance Classification: A Technological Route Towards Smart Cities Using Image-Based Transfer by Mirza Ateeq Ahmed Baig, Naeem Iqbal Ratyal, Adil Amin, Umar Jamil, Sheroze Liaquat, Haris M. Khalid, Muhammad Fahad Zia

“…Conventionally, power quality monitoring relies on trivial machine learning classifiers or signal processing methods. However, recent advancements have introduced Deep Convolution Neural Networks (DCNNs) as promising methods for the detection and classification of PQDs. …”
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A qualitative study of type 1 diabetes complications, mental health, and structural pathways of complications occurrence among young people (14–24 years) and caregivers in southern... by Bernard Afriyie Owusu, Prince Ofori-Boateng, Elizabeth Bankah, Nana Ama Barnes, Yacoba Atiase, Ernest Yorke, Marc Kwame Dzradosi, David Teye Doku

“…Physical complications discussed included visual impairment, diabetic coma, reproductive ill-health, and kidney disease. …”
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The decline in the provision of psychosocial services during the COVID-19 pandemic and the barriers to moving to online forms of care from providers’ perspectives by Leona JOCHMANNOVA, Miroslav CHARVAT, Petra Zia SLUKOVA, Matúš ŠUCHA, Lucie VIKTOROVÁ

“…The most common obstacles of online care mentioned were feeling of the impersonality of the online meeting, lack of a comprehensive visual overview of clients, concerns about maintaining quality standards, the impossibility of physical contact and application of diagnostic methods, internet connection problems, lack of privacy and disturbance by others, absence or poor quality of technical resources, communication misunderstandings due to technology, lack of time to work caused by the pandemic, and inappropriate employer attitudes and regulations. …”
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