Are the poorest poor being left behind? Estimating global inequalities in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health by Aluísio J D Barros, Cesar G Victora, Fernando C Wehrmeister, Luis Paulo Vidaletti, Leonardo Zanini Ferreira, Ahmad Reza Hosseinpoor

“…It was disaggregated by wealth deciles for visual inspection of inequalities, and the slope index of inequality (SII) was estimated. …”
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The effectiveness of kinesiotaping in treating chronic lateral epicondylitis: a randomized, sham-controlled, single-blind study by Halil Ekrem Akkurt, Ramazan Yilmaz, Fatma Sümeyye Suna, Savaş Karpuz, Halim Yilmaz

“…This study aims to investigate the efficacy of KT on pain intensity, functional status, and quality of life in patients with chronic LE. Methods Between February and August 2024, 42 patients (17 females, 25 males; mean age: 44.5 ± 9.1 years; range: 27–61) with chronic LE were included in this single-blind, parallel-group randomized controlled trial (RCT). …”
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Posterior optic capture for repositioning of dislocated three-piece intraocular lens: a single center retrospective study by Yasuhiko Asano, Hidetoshi Onda

“…The postoperative best-corrected visual acuity improved or remained unchanged in all patients. …”
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Choroidopathy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus using enhanced depth imaging spectral domain optical coherence tomography and optical coherence tomography angiography by Emine Gökçen Bayuk, Sibel Doğuizi, Abdulsamet Erden, Özlem Karakaş, Pınar Çakar Özdal

“…AIM: To evaluate the choroidopathy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) using enhanced depth imaging spectral domain optical coherence tomography (EDI SD-OCT) and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA). METHODS: A total of 74 patients with SLE and 40 healthy volunteers were included in this cross-sectional study. …”
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The Effect of Perceptual-Cognitive Skills in College Elite Athletes: An Analysis of Differences Across Competitive Levels by Kuo-Cheng Wu, Hui-Chun Lin, Zi-Yi Cheng, Chih-Han Chang, Jo-Ning Chang, Hsia-Ling Tai, Su-I Liu

“…This study examined the differentiation of perceptual-cognitive skills by focusing on attentional cues, processing speed, and working memory. Methods: The component skill approach was used to assess differences in sports expertise levels using non-sport-specific cognitive measures of perceptual-cognitive skills. …”
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Developing soil quality indices to investigate degradation impacts of different land use types in Northern Ethiopia by Araya Kahsay, Mitiku Haile, Girmay Gebresamuel, Muktar Mohammed

“…However, the absence of defined indicators and their scoring methods and lack of universally accepted soil quality indexing frameworks complicate soil quality assessment, given soil systems complexity and diversity caused by variation in soil formation factors. …”
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Changes in walking capacity, pain, and self-reported physical function after derotational osteotomy in adolescents with rotational deformities by Ramon J. Boekesteijn, Katrijn Smulders, Janke H. van Gelder, Noël L.W. Keijsers, Pepijn Bisseling

“…Treatment satisfaction was obtained using a visual analog scale (VAS). Results 6MWT distance increased by 34 m [95% CI: 9, 59] after derotational osteotomy. …”
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Laboratory model to evaluate efficacy of an experimental titanium oxide nanofibers bleaching agent by Clayton Tran, Ellin Choi, Brittany Watu, Udochukwu Oyoyo, Christopher Perry, So Ran Kwon

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to use a laboratory model to evaluate the efficacy of an experimental bleaching agent.Materials and MethodsThe model used human extracted molars that were treated and measured for bleaching efficacy. …”
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Critical factors to predict efficacy of orthokeratology in inhibiting axial elongation in myopic children by Yuanqi Deng, Xuewei Li, Mingwei Zhao, Yan Li, Kai Wang

“…The decentration can be considered preserved when there is no obvious visual interference or complications.…”
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Automatic machine-learning based identification of jogging periods from accelerometer measurements of adolescents under field conditions. by Eftim Zdravevski, Biljana Risteska Stojkoska, Marie Standl, Holger Schulz

“…The aims of this study are: to develop an algorithm for automatic identification of intended jogging periods; and to assess whether the identification performance is improved when using two accelerometers at the hip and ankle, compared to when using only one at either position.<h4>Methods</h4>The study used diarized jogging periods and the corresponding accelerometer data from thirty-nine, 15-year-old adolescents, collected under field conditions, as part of the GINIplus study. …”
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Government policy interventions to reduce veterinary antimicrobial consumption in production animals: a protocol for a systematic review and evidence map by Kayla Strong, Fiona Emdin, Sam Orubu, Susan Rogers Van Katwyk, Heather Ganshorn, Jeremy Grimshaw, Mathieu J. P. Poirier

“…Results will be synthesized narratively and visually (using maps and Sankey plots) to identify evidence gaps. …”
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KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS AND METABOLIC SYNDROME: NEW APPROACHES TO THERAPY by L. I. Alekseeva, E. A. Taskina, N. G. Kashevarova, E. P. Sharapova, S. G. Anikin, E. A. Strebkova, T. А. Korotkova, T. A. Raskina, E. V. Zonova, E. N. Otteva

“…Objective: to investigate the effect of diacerein (Diaflex) on some components of metabolic syndrome (MS) in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).Subjects and methods. The multicenter open-label prospective study covered 55 patients aged 45 to 74 years with Kellgren–Lawrence Stage II–III knee OA and MS, with a pain intensity of &gt;40 mm on a visual analogue scale, and with a disease duration of 1 to 30 years. …”
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Comparison of 27-Gauge and 25-Gauge Microincision Vitrectomy Surgery for the Treatment of Vitreoretinal Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jinlan Ma, Qing Wang, Haoyu Niu

“…We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of 27-gauge (27-G) microincision vitrectomy surgery (MIVS) compared with 25-guage (25-G) MIVS for the treatment of vitreoretinal disease. Methods. A systematic electronic search was conducted in March 2020 in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane library. …”
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Clinical Effect of Button Plate Fixation in the Treatment of Anterior Sternoclavicular Joint Dislocations by Xiao‐Hui Xu, Hua‐Yi Wang, Ji‐Sheng Shi, Wen‐Bo Zhang, Feng‐Guo Cui, Feng Guo

“…This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of using button plates for the treatment of anterior sternoclavicular joint dislocation. Methods From January 2018 to May 2021, seven patients with a median age of 47 (range 37–57) years were treated for traumatic anterior sternoclavicular joint dislocations. …”
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Comparison between Cryopreserved and Dehydrated Human Amniotic Membrane Graft in Treating Challenging Cases with Macular Hole and Macular Hole Retinal Detachment by Yu-Hsuan Huang, Der-Chong Tsai, Lei-Chi Wang, Shih-Jen Chen

“…To evaluate the surgical outcomes of cryopreserved and dehydrated human amniotic membrane (hAM) graft transplantation for macular hole (MH) and macular hole retinal detachment (MHRD) repair. Materials and Methods. This retrospective, interventional case series was conducted in two hospitals. …”
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Emerging trends and focus of Toll-like receptors in kidney diseases: a 20-year bibliometric analysis by Peihan Liu, Xinyao Luo, Dingyuan Wan, Yupei Li, Baihai Su

“…This study aims to investigate the hotspots and evolution of TLRs and kidney disease research over the past two decades.MethodsPublications from the Web of Science Core Collection database were searched and extracted on December 21, 2024 using the terms “Toll-like receptor” and “kidney disease” (and their synonyms in MeSH). …”
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Variants of active assist robotic therapy: feasibility of virtual assistance and proprioceptive training as gauged by their effects on success and motivation during finger movement... by Andria J. Farrens, Dylan Reinsdorf, Luis Garcia-Fernandez, Raymond Diaz Rojas, Vicky Chan, Joel Perry, Eric T. Wolbrecht, David J. Reinkensmeyer

“…This study tested the feasibility of both variants across a range of motor and proprioceptive impairments, comparing them to training with Standard robotic therapy. Methods Chronic stroke participants (N = 46) were randomized to receive Standard, Virtual, or Proprioceptive Training. …”
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First Experience in Small Incision Lenticule Extraction with the Femto LDV Z8 and Lenticule Evaluation Using Scanning Electron Microscopy by Mengmeng Wang, Fengju Zhang, Christine Carole Copruz, Longhui Han

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Keratopathy in Patients with Adenoviral Keratoconjunctivitis: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Modern Interferon Preparations by E. A. Drozdova, S. Yu. Golubev, V. V. Brzheskiy, E. A. Romanova, V. A. Kireeva, E. V. Berdnikova

“…In both groups, there was a steady downward trend in OSDI against the background of an increase in the stability of the tear film and an increase in maximally corrected visual acuity. The safety and tolerability profile of the drugs was assessed as comparably favorable.Conclusion. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the Wheelchair Skills Test Version 5.4.2 in Indian spinal cord injury patients by Anchit Gugnani, Nandini Kushwaha

“…The aim of this study was to determine the concurrent validity, inter-rater, and intra-rater reliability of WST Version 5.4.2 among individuals with traumatic spinal cord injuries in India. Methods Twenty-four traumatic spinal cord injury wheelchair users (aged 18–43 years) participated in the study. …”
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