Normative Data for the D-KEFS Color-Word Interference and Trail Making Tests Adapted in Greek Adult Population 20–49 Years Old by Marianna Tsatali, Fotini Surdu, Andromachi Konstantinou, Despina Moraitou

“…Aims: Norms for the Greek adult population have been calculated to be available for neuropsychologists and health professionals who work in relevant settings. Methods: The study sample consisted of 101 healthy adults (41% male and 60% female) aged 20 to 49 years (M = 32.16, SD = 11.57) with education from 12 to 19 years of schooling (M = 14.51, SD = 0.89). …”
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The Relationship Between Lower Limb Biomechanics and Muscle Strength With Non-Specific Low Back Pain by Kotryna Žaltauskaitė, Vilma Juodžbalienė

“…To determine the relationships between lower limb biomechanics, gluteal and thigh muscle strength, and NSLBP. Methods. The study involved 34 participants (19 men and 15 women) divided into two groups. …”
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Serum and synovial fluid levels of CSF-1 and in knee osteoarthritis and its clinical significance by Yuanchi Huang, Wenjie Pan, Huanli Bao, Chao Xu, Jianbing Ma

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the serum and synovial fluid levels of CSF-1 in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and evaluate its clinical significance. Methods We selected 143 patients with KOA who received treatment at our hospital from June 2021 to August 2024. …”
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Effects of social media on body image perception among a sample of Jordanian university students: a cross-sectional study by Hani Shihadeh, Insaf Alammouri, Ayman Alhaddad, Yousef Ramzi Nofal, Rose Rayyan, Ahmad Riyad, Zaid Alkayed, Radwan Bani-Mustafa

“…With the increasing prevalence of visual-centered platforms, rising concerns about the negative effects of social media on body dissatisfaction and psychological well-being have emerged. …”
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Impact of liver disease severity on postoperative pain after living donor liver transplantation: a prospective observational study by Priyanka Chuttani, Gaurav Sindwani, Viniyendra Pamecha, Nihar Mohapatra, Mahesh Kumar Arora

“…Hence, this study aimed to assess the difference in fentanyl consumption after liver transplantation between patients with high and low MELD scores. Methods : Patients meeting the inclusion criteria and scheduled for living donor liver transplantation were prospectively recruited. …”
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Comparison of analgesic effects of pericapsular nerve group block and fascia iliaca compartment nerve block on hip fracture pain by XU Weizhen，ZHANG Jinhui，LIU Hui，ZHANG Jianping，WU Jin

“…The visual analog scale（VAS）scores，intraoperative fentanyl dosage，time of first use of the analgesic pump postoperatively，and total morphine dosage within 24 hours postoperatively were compared among the three groups. …”
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Immediate Impact of Artificial Tear Composition on Optical Aberrations: A Comparative Study of Lipid and Non-Lipid Hydroxypropyl Guar Formulations by José-María Sánchez-González, María Carmen Sánchez-González, Concepción De-Hita-Cantalejo, Henrique Nascimento, Clara Martinez-Perez

“…Abstract Introduction To evaluate the immediate effects of two artificial tear formulations—mineral oil + hydroxypropyl guar (HP-Guar) and hyaluronic acid (HA) + HP-Guar—on ocular aberrations in healthy participants. Methods A randomized, participant-masked clinical trial was conducted on 98 right eyes of 98 participants (mean age: 27.96 ± 10.00 years). …”
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Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Painful Nonunion of Fracture of Interphalangeal Coalition by Yoshiharu Shimozono MD, PhD, Daisuke Mori MD, Yasuyuki Mizuno MD, Noboru Funakoshi MD, Masahiko Kobayashi MD, Fumiharu Yamashita MD

“…The mean time from the date of injury to the start of ESWT was 3.8 months (range, 3-5 months). 4000 shots at 0.25 mJ/mm 2 (4 Hz) was administered at 2-week intervals. Visual analog scale (VAS) before and after ESWT were recorded. …”
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Deep vein thrombosis in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis, 2025 by Sadik Abdulwehab, Frezer Kedir

“…A meta-analysis was conducted using R software, with forest plots for visual representation. Heterogeneity was evaluated using the I² statistic. …”
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Bladder and Sigmoid Colon Perforation with a Ball Pen in a Child: Clinical Case by Vasily P. Gavrilyuk, Oleg V. Lukin, Dmitry A. Severinov, Olga V. Padalkina

“…Intraluminal examination methods in the diagnosis of foreign bodies of the urinary tract play the crucial role. …”
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Choroidal Vascular Density Quantification in High Myopia with or without Choroidal Neovascularization Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography by Xuehui Lu, Guihua Zhang, Lingping Cen, Yali Du, Lifang Liu, Chuang Jin, Haoyu Chen

“…The aim of this study was to analyze choroidal vascular density alteration in high myopia with or without choroidal neovascularization by using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA). Methods. This was a cross-sectional, observational study that included 60 high-myopia eyes. …”
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Analysis of surgical outcomes and risk factors after gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy by Murat Gunay, Adem Turk, Omer Koksal Kurutas, Cigdem Ates, Dilek Uzlu, Busra Kose

“…Abstract Purpose This study aims to evaluate surgical outcomes as well as determine risk factors following gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT). Methods Retrospective observational study including 185 eyes (185 patients, mean age 66.7 ± 10.7 years) who underwent GATT procedure. …”
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Molecular and Neurobiological Imbalance from the Use of Technological Devices During Early Child Development Stages by Roberta Rizzo, Gaia Fusto, Serena Marino, Iside Castagnola, Claudia Parano, Xena Giada Pappalardo, Enrico Parano

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Digital technologies have become increasingly integrated into the daily lives of children and adolescents, largely because their interactive and visually engaging design is particularly suited to the younger users. …”
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Efficacy and safety of long-term administration of various doses of colchicine in patients with gout by M. S. Eliseev, M. N. Chikina, O. V. Zhelyabina, Ya. I. Kuzmina, E. V. Panina, E. L. Nasonov

“…The aim – to compare the efficacy and safety of different doses of colchicine (0.5 mg/day vs 1.0 mg/day) used for the prevention of arthritis attacks in gout patients during the initiation of urate-lowering therapy.Materials and methods. The study included 96 patients diagnosed with gout. …”
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The value of Fast Dixon combined with deep learning technology in contrast agent-free high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging of the brachial plexus by Si Xie, Xuehui Du, Zhitao Zhang, Guangxiang Chen

“…IntroductionThis study aimed to investigate the application of Fast Dixon combined with the deep resolve gain (DRG) technique for enhancing the image quality of the brachial plexus on high-resolution MRI without the use of contrast agents.MethodsHeavily T2–weighted Fast Dixon high-resolution coronal thin-slice magnetic resonance imaging was conducted on 19 social volunteers. …”
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Efficacy of a simple intravitreal perfluoropropane injection in treating unclosed idiopathic macular holes following vitrectomy by Zexia Dou, Jindong Han, Shaozhen Zhao

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a simple intravitreal injection of perfluoropropane (C3F8) in treating unclosed idiopathic macular holes (IMHs) in patients who had previously undergone primary pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). Methods This study was a retrospective, observational clinical study. …”
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Characterizing the content and quality of internet resources on exercise training in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder. by Jillian Dhawan, Sahar Sohrabipour, Ali Salman Al-Timimi, Brenawen Elangeswaran, Omer Choudhary, Noor Al Kaabi, Megha Ibrahim Masthan, Daniel Santa Mina, Laura McGillis, Wing Ting Truong, Encarna Camacho Perez, Jane Schubart, Mark Lavallee, Timothy Sheehan, Neyha Cherin, Nimish Mittal, Hance Clarke, Rebecca Bascom, Dmitry Rozenberg

“…This study characterizes and assesses the content, quality, and readability of websites addressing exercise training for individuals with EDS/G-HSD.<h4>Methods</h4>The first 350 English websites were Googled using search terms "Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and exercise" and "Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and physical activity," targeting educational/instructional sites on exercise training for adults with EDS/G-HSD. …”
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Efficacy and safety of Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty versus Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Saiqun Li, Liangping Liu, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Ting Huang, Xingwu Zhong, Jin Yuan, Lingyi Liang

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>Based on current evidence, the efficiency and safety of Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) was compared with that of Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK).<h4>Methods</h4>Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Database and conference abstracts were comprehensively searched for studies that compared the efficacy and safety of DMEK and DSEK. …”
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Standalone cages versus plate-augmented fusion in multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: A 12-month prospective study balancing clinical equivalence and radiological s... by Sayed Mohamed Elgoyoushi

“…Clinical outcomes (Visual Analog Scale [VAS] for neck/arm pain and Neck Disability Index [NDI]) and radiological parameters (fusion rates and cervical lordosis) were assessed preoperatively and at 6/12 months postoperatively. …”
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Short-Term Outcomes of Three Consecutive Monthly Loading Administrations of Aflibercept 8 Mg for Treatment-Naïve Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Shuhei Hosoda, Yoichi Sakurada, Yoshiko Fukuda, Yumi Kotoda, Wataru Kikushima, Kenji Kashiwagi

“…<b>Results:</b> The best-corrected visual acuity significantly (BCVA) improved from 0.31 ± 0.38 (baseline) to 0.25 ± 0.38 at the 3-month visits (<i>p</i> = 0.035). …”
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