The effects of intravenous hydration regimens in nulliparous women undergoing induction of labor: A systematic review and meta‐analysis by Lauren Kearney, Susannah Brady, Nicole Marsh, Miranda Davies‐Tuck, Rachael Nugent, Victoria Eley

“…Heterogeneity was assessed visually and by using the χ2 statistic and I2 with significance being set at p < 0.10. …”
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Changing snow conditions are challenging moose (Alces alces) surveys in Alaska by Todd J. Brinkman, Kalin A. Kellie, Adele K. Reinking, Glen E. Liston, Natalie T. Boelman

“…Our findings can be used by wildlife managers to guide decisions related to the future reliability of aerial fall moose surveys and help to identify timelines for development of alternate measurement and monitoring methods.…”
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Maximising trichiasis surgery success (MTSS) trial: rationale and design of a randomised controlled trial to improve trachomatous trichiasis surgical outcomes by Beatriz Munoz, Emily W Gower, Belay Bayissasse, Kristin M Sullivan, Shannath L Merbs, Alexander Keil, Alemayehu Sisay, Alison Singer

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Clinical and radiological comparison of percutaneous cervical nucleoplasty combined with ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency of cervical nerve root for cervical radicular pain:... by Baodong Wang, He Song, Tianyi Wang, Peng Du, Lei Zang, Lihui Yang

“…This study aimed to propose a novel combination strategy of percutaneous cervical nucleoplasty (PCN) and ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) of cervical nerve root for CRP, and to compare its therapeutic effects with PRF alone.Methods120 CRP patients who satisfied the inclusion requirements between January 2016 and March 2019 were retrospectively analyzed and split into PCN + PRF and PRF groups. …”
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Clinical symptom clusters, neurocognitive function, balance and vestibulo-ocular function in athletes with sport-related concussion by Claus Reinsberger, Lea Weike, Rebecca Reeschke

“…Objective This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate subjective and objective deficits of neurocognitive function, balance and vestibulo-ocular performance in athletes with sport-related concussion (SRC) compared with healthy control athletes.Methods 72 patients with SRC and 72 matched healthy controls were included. …”
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Comparing the clinical outcomes of an innovative bi-frame external fixation device compared to those of volar locking plate and external fixator device among patients with unstable... by Zhi-Yuan Yao, Xu‑Song Li, Jie-Feng Huang

“…Patient-reported outcomes were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE), and Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) scores. …”
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Development of allele-specific therapeutic siRNA in Meesmann epithelial corneal dystrophy. by Haihui Liao, Alan D Irvine, Caroline J Macewen, Kathryn H Weed, Louise Porter, Laura D Corden, A Bethany Gibson, Jonathan E Moore, Frances J D Smith, W H Irwin McLean, C B Tara Moore

“…Typically, patients suffer from lifelong irritation of the eye and/or photophobia but rarely lose visual acuity; however, some individuals are severely affected, with corneal scarring requiring transplant surgery. …”
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The Impact of Functional Asymmetry of the Cerebral Hemispheres in Students of a Physics and Mathematics Lyceum on the Learning Outcomes by Oksana Ikkert, Tetiana Korol, Kateryna Hlazunova, Iryna Tsinkevych

“…The right hemisphere provides visual-figurative, deductive thinking. The dominance of the left hemisphere determines left-hemispheric thinking, while the dominance of the right hemisphere determines right-hemispheric thinking. …”
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The impact of health literacy on quality of life in patients with chronic diseases by Jiali Zhang, Yinhai Chen, Yuanwei Lu, Xuan Jiang, Congxuan Lin, Xiong Ke, Xiong Ke

“…ObjectiveWe aimed to assess quality of life in patients with chronic diseases and identify influencing factors, as well as to explore the relationship between health literacy and quality of life in this population.MethodsWe used health literacy and EuroQol 5-Dimensions 5-Level version survey data from chronically ill patients in the 2023 Sichuan Province Chinese Resident Psychological and Behavioral Survey Study. …”
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Dry eye post-cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hillary Ta, Paul McCann, Mengli Xiao, Tiffany Lien, Kaleb Abbott, Darren G. Gregory, Riaz Qureshi, Tianjing Li

“…As a potential complication following cataract surgery, dry eye has the potential to impact visual outcomes, lower patient satisfaction, and be detrimental to quality of life. …”
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Sodium butyrate and sodium propionate inhibit breast cancer cell migration and invasion through regulation of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and suppression of MEK/ERK signal... by Dania Mahmoud Kharazi, Louna Karam, Charbel El Boustany, José-Noel Ibrahim

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the roles played by NaB and NaP in breast carcinogenesis by elucidating their potential anti-metastatic effects in the context of tumor migration, invasion, and EMT regulation in two distinct breast cancer cell lines, MCF-7 and MDA-MB-231.MethodsThe cytotoxic effect of both compounds on 3D spheroid formation was evaluated using a hanging drop assay. …”
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Effect of esketamine on postoperative delirium in general anesthesia patients undergoing elective surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Wenhui Zhang, Di Wang, Siru Li, Yutao Chen, Congjie Bi

“…In addition, this study found that the esketamine group had a lower incidence of hypotension (RR: 0.24; 95%CI: 0.12 ~ 0.48; p < 0.001) and a lower score on the visual analogue scale 24 h after surgery (MD: -0.44; 95%CI: -0.54 ~ -0.33; p < 0.001). …”
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Efficiency of local hyaluronic acid injections in subacromial impingement syndrome by V. A. Nesterenko, A. E. Karateev, E. I. Byalik, M. A. Makarov, S. A. Makarov, V. E. Byalik, M. R. Nurmukhametov, I. A. Fedotov

“…The efficacy criteria were the changes of pain during movement (100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS)) and functional ability according to the ASES and CSC questionnaires at 1, 3 and 6 months.Results and discussion. …”
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Clinical Results of All-Inside Lateral Ankle Ligament Complex Repair were Comparable to Open Brostrom Procedure in High-Demand Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability: Randomized C... by Sung Hyun Lee MD, PhD, Gyeong Hun Lim MD

“…Subjective outcomes were measured using the pain visual analog scale, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society score, Foot and Ankle Outcome Score, and the Karlsson Ankle Function Score. …”
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Retinal optical coherence tomography changes as biomarkers for Parkinsonism duration and severity in the Kashmiri population by Irtiqa Mohammad, Sabia Rashid, Bashir A. Sanie, Shubana Ashraf, Adnan F. Raina

“…BACKGROUND: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with motor and non-motor symptoms, including visual disturbances. The retina, being an extension of the central nervous system, may serve as a potential biomarker for PD and related disorders. …”
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Results of Autograft vs Allograft with Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate in Lateral Column Lengthening for Reconstruction of Progressive Collapsing Flatfoot Deformity by Daran Huang MBBS, Eric Wei Liang Cher MD, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCSEd (Ortho), Wenxian Png MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCSEd (Ortho), Inderjeet Rikhraj Singh MBBS, FRCSEd (Ortho), FAMS

“…Results: Both groups demonstrated significant improvement in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of the midfoot and hindfoot, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS)-Mid and AOFAS-Hind scores at 6 months (P < 0.05) and continued experiencing improvement at 24 months postoperatively (P < 0.05). …”
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Dynamic changes in autophagosome formation and lipid droplet accumulation during spermiogenesis in mice by YANG Yixuan, QIAN Xiaojing, LIU Zhenghui, HAN Daishu, CHEN Yongmei

“…Objective To investigate the temporal and spatial relationship between autophagosome formation during spermatid deformation and lipid droplet distribution in seminiferous tubules, thereby providing insights into the energy sources underlying spermiogenesis. Methods Healthy adult wild-type male mice were used in this study. …”
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A novel opioid/pramipexole combination treatment for the management of acute pain: a pilot study by Cara Girardi, Joseph Duronio, Ryan Patton, Kevin O’Brien, Stefan Clemens, Kori L. Brewer

“…Our objective was to test if adjunct treatment with a D3R agonist can lead to a reduction in opioid use while maintaining effective analgesia.Patients and methodsThis study was set up as a double-blinded, placebo-controlled randomized trial. …”
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Spreading New Light on Attention Restoration Theory: An Environmental Posner Paradigm by Alessandro Piedimonte, Gianluca Lanzo, Francesco Campaci, Valeria Volpino, Elisa Carlino

“…To capture both behavioral and neural responses, the study collected reaction times (RTs) as a measure of task performance, alongside electrophysiological data (event-related potentials, ERPs: P1, N1, P2, N2, and P3) to explore underlying attentional processes. <b>Methods</b>: Participants completed a visuospatial task in which visual cues anticipated the appearance of a target stimulus, while background images depicting either natural or urban environments remained visible throughout. …”
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Clinical and radiographic evaluation of non-surgical therapy with and without ozone gel application in controlled type 2 diabetic patients with periodontitis: a randomized controll... by Abeer Abubaker Barahim, Nesma Shemais, Arwa Mousa, Mona Darhous

“…Abstract Background The current study aimed to assess the clinical and radiographic outcomes of the effect of subgingival application of ozonated gel as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) in diabetic patients with stage III periodontitis. Methods Twenty-four patients with type II diabetes mellitus (DM) were randomized into two groups, with 12 patients in each group. …”
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