Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting survival in patients with cardiogenic shock by Dingfeng Fang, Dingfeng Fang, Huihe Chen, Hui Geng, Xiahuan Chen, Meilin Liu

“…This study aims to develop a nomogram for evaluating severity in CS patients regardless of the underlying cause.Methods and resultsThe MIMIC-IV database was used to identify 1,923 CS patients admitted to the ICU. …”
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Suspected stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) envenomation on Reunion Island by Adrien Maillot, Adrien Marteau, Gaël Le Roux, Flore Weisse, Luc de Haro, Olivier Maillard, Férial Abi Nader

“…The pain was intense for most cases (Visual Analogue Scale 8–10), and skin symptoms included localized and extensive oedema, as well as necrotic halos in some instances. …”
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Randomised cross-over trial evaluating the short-term effects of non-invasive ventilation as an adjunct to airway clearance techniques in adults with cystic fibrosis by Gemma Stanford, Helen Parrott, Diana Bilton, Penny Agent, Winston Banya, Nicholas Simmonds

“…In addition, we investigated ease of sputum clearance (EoC), work of breathing (WoB) and NIV tolerability.Methods Adults with CF (16+ years) at the end of hospitalisation for a pulmonary exacerbation were randomised to a cross-over trial of NIV-supported ACT or ACT alone in two consecutive days. …”
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Biportal endoscopic bilateral decompression in lumbar spinal stenosis: a 3-year retrospective cohort study by Dongyue Li, Yunzhong Cheng, Peng Yin, Qingjun Su

“…This study investigates clinical efficacy, radiographic findings, and their potential correlations following BEBD.MethodsA retrospective cohort analysis of 51 LSS patients undergoing BEBD (January 2020–December 2021) was conducted. …”
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Population-based survey of the prevalence and types of glaucoma in Bangladesh by Bipul Kumer De Sarker, Sheikh M A Mannaf, Siddiqur Rahman, Md Shafiqul Islam, Md Mizanur Rahman, M Nazrul Islam, Salma Parvin

“…Background To delineate the epidemiological landscape of glaucoma using a population-based sample representative of Bangladesh.Methods Using multistage stratified cluster random sampling, households were selected to identify individuals ≥35 years across all 8 divisions of Bangladesh. …”
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Quality of life as an outcome variable in the management of advanced cancer by Bisht Manisha, Bist S, Dhasmana D, Saini Sunil

“…<b>Study Design:</b> Observational prospective study. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Patients with advanced cancer, receiving palliative drug therapy, were recruited from a tertiary care hospital. …”
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Evaluation of clinical application effect of traditional Chinese medicine fumigation technology on postoperative patients with anorectal diseases by Xie Tianyang, Zhang Zichen, Liu Liu

“…The research assessed visual analog scale (VAS), symptom eradication, wound healing, serum substance P (SP) and interferon-gamma (IFN)-γ levels, and therapy efficacy before and after treatment. …”
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Neurofeedback for Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy: A Preliminary MRI Study by Donya Abolghasemkhah Salmasi, Alireza Fallahi, Narges Hoseini-Tabatabaei, Seyed-Sohrab Hashemi-Fesharaki, Reza Rostami, Mohammad-Reza Nazem-Zadeh

“…The objective of this study was to investigate the neuromodulatory effects of SMR NF training on functional and structural connectivity in patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy. Materials and Methods: Four patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy underwent functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), diffusion MRI (dMRI), Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG), and Integrated Visual and Auditory (IVA-2) test before and after 6 to 8 weeks of SMR NF training. …”
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Efficacy of non-obstructive aortic angioscopy for detecting a thoracic aortic graft rupture: a case report by Fumio Yamana, Koichi Maeda, Yuma Hamanaka, Noriko Kodani, Keitaro Domae, Masatoshi Hata, Yoshiharu Higuchi, Yukitoshi Shirakawa, Takafumi Masai

“…Non-obstructive general angioscopy can help monitor the aortic intima and detect the locations of abnormal findings, while aortic angioscopy can detect vulnerable plaques in the aorta, which are difficult to visualize using conventional diagnostic methods. Herein, we report the case of a patient with non-anastomotic thoracic aortic graft rupture diagnosed using non-obstructive aortic angioscopy. …”
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The efficacy and safety of intra-articular platelet-rich plasma versus sodium hyaluronate for the treatment of osteoarthritis: Meta-analysis. by Qinglin Liu, Haijiao Ye, Yang Yang, Hao Chen

“…Studies comparing PRP+HA with PRP alone were selected. Data on visual analog scale (VAS) scores, WOMAC total scores, Lequesne scores, and adverse events were extracted. …”
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Transdermal delivery of traditional Chinese medicine patch vs. NSAIDs patch for alleviating inflammation and relieving pain for early-stage knee osteoarthritis: a retrospective cas... by Shoufeng Wang, Jingtao Guan, Wanran Gong, Bingbo Bao

“…The main outcome measured was the alteration in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score following treatment. …”
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Fractional CO𝟐 laser therapy for vulvar lichen sclerosus in adults by Xiaojuan Wang, Yisong Chen, Luwen Wang, Zhong Lin, Keqin Hua

“…The visual analogue scale (VAS) was to assess clinical symptoms. …”
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Clinical efficacy and biomechanical analysis of a novel hollow pedicle screw combined with kyphoplasty for the treatment of Kümmell disease by Shixiao Zhong, Hui Zhong, Kun Huang, Yayu Zhao, Wen Lei, Weichao Li

“…The visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Oswestry dysfunction index (ODI), anterior vertebral height (AVH), wedge‐shape affected vertebral Cobb angle (WCA), bisegmental Cobb angle (BCA), and complications were evaluated and compared in both groups. …”
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Bony healing of unstable thoracolumbar burst fractures in the elderly using percutaneously applied titanium mesh cages and a transpedicular fixation system with expandable screws. by Anica Eschler, Stephan Albrecht Ender, Katharina Schiml, Thomas Mittlmeier, Georg Gradl

“…The postoperative kyphotic angle (KA) and Cobb angle revealed significant improvements (KA 13.7° to 7.4°, p < 0.001; Cobb 9.6° to 6.0°, p < 0.002) with partial loss of reduction at final follow-up (KA 8.3°, Cobb 8.7°). VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) improved from 7.6 to 2.6 (p < 0.001). …”
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Knowledge towards Strabismus and Associated Factors among Adults in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia by Aragaw kegne Assaye, Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Natnael Lakachew Assefa, Betelhem Temesgen Yibekal

“…Knowledge of eye diseases is important in encouraging people to seek early treatment, which further helps in reducing the burden of visual impairment. Studies in Ethiopia showed that the level of good knowledge was 37%. …”
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Tracking Changes in Corticospinal Excitability During Visuomotor Paired Associative Stimulation to Predict Motor Resonance Rewriting by Giacomo Guidali, Nadia Bolognini

“…The present study aims to fill this gap by investigating CSE modulations during m-PAS and their relationship with the protocol’s aftereffects. <b>Methods.</b> We analyzed CSE dynamics in 81 healthy participants undergoing the m-PAS before and after passively observing left- or right-hand index finger movements. …”
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INTRAARTICULAR INJECTION OF HYALURONIC ACID AFTER ARTHROSCOPIC LAVAGE OF THE KNEE: LONG-TERM RESULTS by Lidia Vladimirovna Luchikhina, O A Mendel, D A Antonov

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficiency of arthroscopic lavage in combination with subsequent injection of hyaluronic acid into the joint cavity at shortand long-term follow-ups. Subjects and methods. Eighty-two patients with knee osteoarthrosis (OA) were examined in accordance with the American College of Rheumatology criteria. …”
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Inflammation-related biomarkers for intracardiac thrombosis in acute myocardial infarction: predictive value and mechanistic implications of NLR and LDL-C by Sijie Zhao, Zizhu Lian, Xiaoning Wang, Na Mei

“…This study evaluated the predictive value of inflammation biomarkers for ICT.MethodsThis retrospective case–control study included 8,999 AMI patients hospitalized at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University from January 2018 to December 2022, among whom 88 developed ICT. …”
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Osteoperiosteal versus osteochondral for autologous transplantation in the treatment of large cystic osteochondral lesions of the talus by Lequan Liu, Jiangtao Jin, Jinping Pan, Huikang Guo, Sen Li, Jisheng Li, Zheng Zhang

“…The aim of the study was to compare the short-term clinical and radiographic outcomes between patients undergoing AOPT and those undergoing AOCT for large cystic OLTs. Methods Patients who underwent AOPT or AOCT for medial large cystic OLTs between May 2019 and June 2023 were retrospectively evaluated. …”
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Mobility challenges for women: A case study of bus rapid transit Peshawar by Altaf Ayaz, Hamza Saleem, Muhammad Usama Bin Ayyub, Abdul Qadeer

“…Interviews were conducted for data collection, and statistical tools and methods were employed to analyze the results. The most common modes of travel to and from the BRT stations were walk (39%&45%) followed by Taxi/Rickshaw (32%each) and car/bike (15%&9%), respectively. …”
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