Substantia Nigra Echogenicity Signal Correlated with Clinical Features in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease in Xinjiang by Rurui Wei, Yan Zhang, Peishan Li, Zeheng Xu, La Zhang, Yan He, Qinfen Wu, Youcai Shi, Yang Yuan, Abudula Aisha

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between SN signatures and clinical features in PD patients in a multiethnic region of China. Methods. A total of 147 patients with PD were included in the study, and all of whom had underwent a TCS examination. …”
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Is fibromyalgia secondary to rheumatic diseases? by E. G. Filatova, N. A. Melikova, E. S. Filatova, A. M. Lila

“…In rheumatic diseases (RD), the frequency of FM is higher than in the general population, but the question remains whether it is a secondary disease, a complication of RD or an independent comorbid disorder.Objective: to determine whether FM in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a secondary or an independent comorbid disorder.Material and methods. The study involved 127 patients who were divided into three groups. …”
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Glucocorticosteroids and Postradiation Macular Edema: Rationale for Choice of Therapy and Efficacy of Use by I. E. Panova, A. A. Bikhovsky, E. V. Samkovich, E. M. Svistunova

“…To substantiate and study the effectiveness of intravitreal injection of dexamethasone implant (“Ozurdex”) based on OCT study of morphostructural biomarkers of post-radiation macular edema (PMO) in different terms of its detection.Patients and methods. 28 patients with PMO after Ru-106 ± Rh-106 (BT) brachytherapy for choroidal melanoma (CM). …”
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Comparison of three cryotherapy techniques for early post-TKA pain control in terms of efficacy and patient satisfaction: a randomized controlled trial by Keerati Chareancholvanich, Worawut Keesukpunt, Chaturong Pornrattanamaneewong, Rapeepat Narkbunnam, Atthakorn Jarusriwanna

“…This study aimed to evaluate and compare three cryotherapy techniques in terms of efficacy and patient satisfaction in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods This prospective randomized study included 108 patients who were scheduled for primary unilateral TKA. …”
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RiceLeafClassifier‐v1.0: A Quantized Deep Learning Model for Automated Rice Leaf Disease Detection and Edge Deployment by Oluwaseun O. Martins, Christiaan C. Oosthuizen, Dawood A. Desai

“…ABSTRACT Rice diseases critically threaten global food security, necessitating rapid, accurate detection methods. This study presents RiceLeafClassifier‐v1.0, a lightweight quantized convolutional neural network (CNN) that classifies five rice leaf conditions: blast, bacterial blight, brown spot, healthy, and red stripe, with high accuracy and real‐time performance. …”
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Comparative safety and efficacy of manual therapy interventions for cervicogenic headache: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Xueliang Xu, Yan Ling

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate and compare the safety and efficacy of spinal manipulation, mobilization, and massage for the management of cervicogenic headache (CGH) using meta-analytic techniques.MethodsComprehensive searches were conducted in Cochrane, Embase, PubMed, and ClinicalTrials.gov to identify studies investigating the effects of manipulation, mobilization, and massage on pain, disability, and physical function in patients with CGH. …”
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Incidence and Factors Related to Double Anterior Chamber Complications After Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty by Huang J, Asano K, Uchio E

“…However, one of the serious complications of DALK is Descemet membrane (DM) detachment, which can lead to double anterior chamber (DAC) and visual impairment. This study examines the incidence and factors related to the complication of DAC after DALK, including preexisting conditions such as atopic dermatitis (AD).Methods: This is a retrospective evaluation of all patients who underwent DALK from January 2019 to April 2024 in the Department of Ophthalmology, Fukuoka University Hospital. …”
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Pain Reduction After Laser Acupuncture Treatment in Geriatric Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: a Randomized Controlled Trial by Dwi R Helianthi, Christina Simadibrata, Adiningsih Srilestari, Edy R Wahyudi, Rudy Hidayat

“…Patients were assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS) and Lequesne index at baseline, after four sessions, after nine sessions and at 2 weeks after the treatment had been stopped. …”
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A workplace violence prevention program targeting high‐risk patients in emergency departments by Son Chae Kim, Jennifer Kaiser, Tracy Hosford, Carol Sadate‐Akhavi, Ashleigh Nurski, Thomas Bos, Chelsea Ciampa

“…We aimed to evaluate the effects of two interventions guided by a validated risk‐assessment tool. Methods A prospective interventional study was conducted among patients ≥10 years who visited two EDs in Michigan, USA, from October 2022 to August 2023. …”
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Dual intra-articular injections of corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid versus single corticosteroid injection for ankle osteoarthritis: a randomized comparative trial by Inha Woo, Jeong-Jin Park, Chul Hyun Park

“…The Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale (AOS) was used as the primary outcome measure, and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and complications were used as secondary outcomes. …”
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Recommendations for promoting affirming healthcare for gender and sexual minorities with intersecting marginalized identities by Rajinder Sonia Singh, Kim Zamarin, Kristen L. Eckstrand, Marisa Sklar, Robert Sturm, Cathleen Willging

“…The highest-ranked ideas by staff were to offer safe spaces characterized by an ambient atmosphere with trained personnel and LGBTQ+ visuals and to increase availability and funding for transgender providers and services delivered by transgender people and others skilled in caring for this community. …”
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Gram-negative bacteria activate cellular pathways in plaque microenvironment; Systems biology approach by Reza Ganjali, Mohammad Elahimanesh, Hamidreza Aghazadeh, Mohammad Najafi

“…Moreover, it aimed at cross-talking and enriching the pathways on the cellular and plaque networks. Methods and Materials High-throughput expression data series (n = 9) were selected through GEO and MAT data repositories. …”
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In-depth meta-analysis: unilateral PKP demonstrates significant advantages in treating osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures—an expanded RCT study with GRADE scoring by Lin Xiao, Wei Li, Jingxin Yan, Lei Luo, Ting Li

“…While existing systematic reviews comparing unilateral and bilateral PKP approaches provide preliminary insights, they are limited by methodological inconsistencies and inconclusive evidence regarding comparative efficacy.MethodsWe conducted a comprehensive systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to July 2024, searching major English databases (Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) and Chinese databases (CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang).ResultsThe pooled analysis of 35 RCTs (N = 3,362) revealed no statistically significant differences between unilateral and bilateral PKP in long-term outcomes, including visual analog scale scores (P = 0.62), Oswestry Disability Index scores (P = 0.77), and Cobb angle correction (P = 0.64). …”
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Bias in carnivore diet analysis resulting from misclassification of predator scats based on field identification by Dana J. Morin, Summer D. Higdon, Jennifer L. Holub, David M. Montague, Michael L. Fies, Lisette P. Waits, Marcella J. Kelly

“…Advancements in noninvasive genetic sampling allow for molecular identification of predator scat, eliminating many issues associated with field identification methods. We collected scat samples once per month from June 2011 to May 2012 in western Virginia, USA, using morphological characteristics for field identification of the predator. …”
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Outcomes of Ureteral Stent Removal by Flexible Cystoscope Versus Semirigid Ureteroscope: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial by Ketan Mehra, Neeraj Agarwal, Ramanitharan Manikandan

“…In this study we compared semirigid ureteroscope with a flexible cystoscope for retrieving stents.Materials and Methods:It was a prospective randomized clinical trial including 100 patients. …”
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Is partial excision of the radial head safe and effective in all-arthroscopic treatment of terrible triad fractures? by Hyung Gyu Cho, Gyeong Hoon Lim, Min Su Joo, Jae Won Kim, Jun Ho Park, Jeong Woo Kim

“…Clinical outcomes were measured by visual analog scale score and assessment of instability, range of motion (ROM), and Mayo Elbow Performance Score. …”
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Correlation between the number of intravitreal injections and acquired blepharoptosis caused by eyelid speculum: a prospective study by Batuhan Aksoy, Senihe R. Yildirim

“…Objectives To investigate the correlation between the number of intravitreal injection applications and possible involutional blepharoptosis secondary to the eyelid speculum used during this procedure with real-life data. Patients and methods This prospective study consisted of 34 eyes of 30 patients. …”
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159 Benefits of career development grant coaching groups for early career clinical and translational investigators beyond funding success by Sudeshna De, Kharma Foucher

“…on entrance and exit surveys using a visual analog scale (max 100 points). Exit surveys also included an open-ended question: “What did you learn or accomplish during the coaching group?” …”
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Intermediate and Long-Term Outcomes of Glaucoma Drainage Device Implantation by Glaucoma Fellows at a Tertiary Eye Center by Cris Martin P. Jacoba, MD, John Mark S. de Leon, MD, DPBO

“…Objective: To describe surgical outcomes of glaucoma drainage device (GDD) implantation performed by glaucoma fellows, and to identify factors influencing success. Methods: This is a retrospective case series of eyes with GDDs implanted by glaucoma fellows at a tertiary eye center in the Philippines from February 2015 to March 2017. …”
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Phacovitrectomy vs. consecutive vitrectomy for idiopathic macular holes: short and long-term outcomes and OCT image quality assessment by Vishma Prabhu, Priyanka Gandhi, Rupal Kathare, Kanika Godani, Prathiba Hande, Naresh Kumar Yadav, Jay Chhablani, Ramesh Venkatesh

“…Demographic and ocular data, MH features, visual acuity (VA), refraction changes and postoperative outcomes, and follow-up details were collected. …”
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