Altered spontaneous brain activity in children with deprivation amblyopia: a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging study by Yadong Li, Guangying Zheng, Baohong Wen, Xiaopan Zhang

“…Additionally, the relationship between fALFF values and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was analyzed via correlation analysis. …”
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Achievement of minimal clinically important difference in shoulder function after reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study by Yumi Kubo, Naoyuki Kubo, Kotaro Yamakado

“…However, the not achieved group had a significantly lower pre-operative pain visual analog scale score and a significantly higher pre-operative ASES total score than the improvement criteria achieved group. …”
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Epidemiology of ophthalmia neonatorum: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Randy Asiamah, Gideon Owusu, Pious Tawiah Amoako, Richmond Amponsah, Emmanuel Adator, Samuel Kyei

“…Abstract Purpose To elucidate the global epidemiology of Ophthalmia Neonatorum (ON), as well as its causative organisms and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns. Methods A systematic review of studies reporting the epidemiology of ON was performed using four electronic databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Medline. …”
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In Vitro Evaluation of the Antibacterial Properties and Cellular Response of Liquid-Leukocyte Platelet-Rich Fibrin Products on Barrier Membranes: A Pilot Study by Nichol Chun Wai Tsang, Aneesha Acharya, Georgios Pelekos

“…Bacterial adhesion was visualized using SEM, and colony-forming unit (CFU) counts were obtained. …”
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Percutaneous cryoablation of abdominal wall endometriosis: a systematic literature review of safety and efficacy by Sylvain Bodard, Leo Razakamanantsoa, Ruben Geevarghese, Julianne O’Gorman, Anthony Dohan, Clement Marcelin, François H. Cornelis

“…Abstract Purpose To investigate over 10 years the safety and efficacy of percutaneous cryoablation for the treatment of abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE). Methods A systematic review was conducted of literature published between March 2014 and March 2024. …”
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Inhaled corticosteroids' effect on COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Yasra Badi, Mohamed Hammad, Abdelrahman G. Tawfik, Mona Muhe Eldeen Eshag, Mahmoud M. Elhady, Khaled Mohamed Ragab, Anas Zakarya Nourelden, Mohamed Hesham Gamal, Ahmed Hashem Fathallah

“…This study synthesizes current evidence of the effectiveness of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on mortality, hospital length-of-stay (LOS), and improvement of smell scores in patients with COVID-19. # Methods We searched Embase, Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Scopus until Aug 2022. …”
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Cochlear Implantation: Small Cochlear Diameter May Indicate Degree of Abnormality by Fahad N. Altamimi, Fatemah AlTheyab, Mariam Al-Amro, Ali Al Montasheri, Sara Al Otaibi, Fida Al Muhawas

“…A 3-dimensional (3D) segmentation was performed using the 3D slicer and visualized to evaluate the impact of cochlear size on the number of turns studied. …”
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Intravitreal Ranibizumab versus Razumab in treatment naïve diabetic macular edema by Dhandapani A, Ravindran S, Muthusamy K, Muruganandham K, Kaliamurty S

“…Each group received three intravitreal injections at monthly intervals. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central subfoveal thickness (CSFT) were measured at baseline and at 4, 8, and 12 weeks. …”
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The added effect of preoperative nepafenac on pain and discomfort following alcohol-assisted photorefractive keratectomy by Eliya Levinger, Nir Gomel, Ami Hirsh, Maya Tenne, Asaf Achiron, Nadav Levinger, Shmuel Levinger, Nadav Shemesh, Adi Abulafia, Michael Mimouni, Nir Sorkin

“…Main Outcome Measures : Mean and maximal pain levels (postop days 1–5), duration of tearing/photophobia, number of pain tablets taken, uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), side effects and epithelial healing delay. …”
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Peripheral Multiple Cytokine Profiles Identified CD39 as a Novel Biomarker for Diagnosis and Reflecting Disease Severity in Allergic Rhinitis Patients by Yuanwei Jiang, Weiqun Hu, Zhifu Cai, Chaofan Lin, Shengnan Ye

“…Our aim is to measure the peripheral concentrations of multiple cytokines in AR patients and identify novel biomarkers for diagnosis and disease severity. Methods. Peripheral blood samples were collected from 50 AR patients, including 25 mild AR (MAR) patients and 25 moderate-severe AR patients (MSAR), and 22 healthy controls (HCs), and multiple cytokine profiling was outlined by Luminex assay. …”
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Usefulness of the Reborn Soup for the Reduction of Salt Intake by Yuko Ohta, Satoko Sakata, Kazuhiro Ohta, Masahiko Kusano, Ritsuko Fujisawa, Yuji Komorita, Yukie Kuwahara, Yuki Fukamatsu, Hiroshi Tsuruta, Hidetoshi Nakamura, Takuya Tsuchihashi

“…The purpose of the present study was to investigate the influence of reborn soup on the perceptions of saltiness and palatability. Methods. Subjects comprised 103 staff working at Kokura Daiichi Hospital (22 males, 81 females, and mean age: 35 ± 12 years old). …”
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Treatment outcomes and their associated factors among a cohort of children with wasting and severe wasting enrolled in the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program in S... by Sabarish Prabhu, Srinivasan Ramalingam, Sendhilkumar Muthappan, Divya Saravanakumar, Arshi Chawla, Rizwan Suliankatchi Abdulkader

“…Pathways of recovery and relapse were visualized using a Sankey diagram, while Kaplan-Meier survival curves were plotted to illustrate recovery and relapse rates over time. …”
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Hernandezine induces autophagic cell death in hepatocellular carcinoma cells via the AMPK/mTOR signaling pathway by WANG Jun, HU Gangfeng, GAO Weichen, WANG Lubing

“…Objective To investigate the autophagy activation effect of hernandezine (HER) on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells and its role in inducing autophagic cell death. Methods The inhibitory effects of HER on the proliferation of HCC cell lines Hep 3B and Huh-7 were assessed using CCK-8 assay. …”
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Abstract 119: VP‐shunting for IIH complicated by CVST, Dural AV Fistula and Status Epilepticus ‐ Endovascular Perspective by Omar Choudhury

“…Results The patient initially presented with symptoms of progressive headaches, transient visual obscurations, and papilledema, suggestive of IIH. …”
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Calculated Versus Estimated Blood Loss in Plastic Breast Surgery by Carly M. Wareham, MD, Gabriel De La Cruz Ku, MD, Manish M. Karamchandani, MD, Abhishek Chatterjee, MD, MBA, FACS, Sarah M. Persing, MD, MPH, Christopher Homsy, MD

“…Estimated blood loss (EBL), based on surgeons’ visual estimation of blood loss, guides patient care but is often inaccurate. …”
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Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Contact Lens Used in Trabeculectomy by Bin Li, Miaomiao Zhang, Zhen Yang

“…To investigate the efficacy and safety of soft bandage contact lens used in trabeculectomy. Methods. This was a prospective, randomized study which enrolled 200 glaucoma patients (200 eyes). …”
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The use of injectable chondroitin sulfate in combination with dosed physical exercise for the treatment of patients with hand osteoarthritis by L. V. Vasilyeva, E. F. Evstratova, E. Yu. Suslova

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficiency and the safety of treatment with injectable chondroitin sulfate (ICS) in combination with dosed physical exercise (exercise therapy (ET)) for hand osteoarthritis (HOA).Patients and methods. A study group consisted of 68 patients with HOA; the diagnosis of which was established in accordance with the 1991 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria. …”
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Intravesical instillation of platelet-rich plasma for treatment of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: A pilot study by Ahmed S. El Hefnawy, Mohamed Attya Ahmed Hasan, Esam El Sawy, Mohamed Abdel-Razik, Nasr El-Tabey

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of intravesical instillation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to treat interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). Materials and methods. Twenty PRP samples were tested in vitro for stability after exposure to urine samples with different pH. …”
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Effect of Body Mechanics Training Program on Low Back Pain and Disability among Patients with Lumbar Disc Prolapse by Rawia A. Ibrahim, Wataneya K. Atya

“…Aim: Evaluate the effect of body mechanics training program on low back pain and disability among patients with lumbar disc prolapse. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design (study and control group) was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. …”
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Effect of Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block on the Gastrointestinal Function in Patients Undergoing Traumatic Lumbar Spine Fracture surgery: A Retrospective Study by Zhao M, Gao M, Zhang X, Zhou Q, Yu P, Liu C, Song X, Shan X, Dong J, Li Z, Wang Q

“…Meizhu Zhao, Mingyang Gao, Xin Zhang, Qi Zhou, Peixia Yu, Chunxiao Liu, Xueyin Song, Xin Shan, Jianglong Dong, Zhihua Li, Qiujun Wang Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Zhihua Li, Email mzlzh2013@163.com Qiujun Wang, Email 37000628@hebmu.cnPurpose: This retrospective study aimed to explore the effect of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) on the gastrointestinal function in patients after traumatic lumbar fracture surgery and the effects of different levels of block approach.Patients and Methods: Clinical data were retrospectively analyzed from electronic medical records of patients who underwent traumatic lumbar spine fracture surgery (September 2022-June 2023). …”
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