Managing water dynamics for optimal outcomes in unilateral biportal endoscopic surgery: preliminary results in a new operative channel by Qian-Liang Wang, Jian-Peng Chen, Yu-Jian Peng, Jun Dai, Xiao-Feng Liu, Jun Yan

“…Therefore, comprehending the water dynamics involved in UBE surgery is crucial. Methods This prospective study involved 29 patients with single-level lumbar instability or degenerative disk disease who underwent UBE surgery between April 2021 and March 2022. …”
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Dengue’s climate conundrum: how vegetation and temperature shape mosquito populations and disease outbreaks by Nur Athen Mohd Hardy Abdullah, Nazri Che Dom, Siti Aekball Salleh, Rahmat Dapari, Nopadol Precha

“…This study aims to assess the effects of microclimate, vegetation, and Aedes species distribution on dengue transmission in distinct hotspot and non-hotspot locations. Methods This cohort study was conducted in two sites within Selangor, Malaysia: a recurrent dengue hotspot and a non-dengue hotspot. …”
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Local therapy of the knee osteoarthritis: results of a multicenter study of meloxicam by N. V. Toroptsova, A. A. Bagretsova, A. V. Bursikov, E. V. Kuzmicheva

“…One of the main treatment approaches in OA is to reduce pain and increase the functional activity of patients.Objective: to evaluate the efficacy, tolerability and safety of Meloxicam Canon (MC) in the form of a 1% gel for external use as a symptomatic therapy in patients with knee OA, accompanied by pain.Material and methods. The randomized, open, multicenter study included 100 patients aged 50 to 80 years with stage II–III knee OA, who were randomized into two groups in a 1:1 ratio. …”
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Impact of influenza-like illnesses on health state utility value among Japanese children and adults by Taito Kitano, Shinya Tsuzuki

“…Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of ILIs on utility value in a Japanese population. Methods We conducted an online survey between March and June 2024 to evaluate the impacts of ILIs on health-related quality of life, using a Japanese version of the EuroQol 5 Dimensions 5 Levels (EQ-5D-5 L) and EuroQol visual analog scale (EQ-VAS). …”
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27-GAUGE MICRO INCISION BIOPSY TECHNIQUE FOR TUMORS OF THE IRIS AND CILIARY BODY by K. Scripsema Nicole, T. Finger Paul

“…Purpose.To evaluate a 27-gauge aspiration-cutter technique for biopsy of anterior segment neoplasia. Methods. In this retrospective case review, all patients had clinically diagnosed iris or ciliary body tumors. …”
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Research on target localization and adaptive scrubbing of intelligent bathing assistance system by Ping Li, Ping Li, Shikai Feng, Hongliu Yu

“…Existing bathing systems are limited by their lack of intelligence and adaptability, reliance on caregivers, and the complexity of their control algorithms. Although visual sensors are widely used in intelligent systems, current intelligent bathing systems do not effectively process depth information from these sensors.MethodsThe scrubbing task of the intelligent bath assist system can be divided into a pre-contact localization phase and a post-contact adaptive scrubbing phase. …”
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Calcification of Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses with a Hydrophobic Surface Following Uneventful Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty by Urszula Kołodziejska, Monika Udziela, Ewaryst Mendyk, Michał Rawski, Krzysztof Skrzypiec, Anna Gumieniczek, Jacek P. Szaflik

“…Purpose: This is a retrospective, observational case series of 43 patients who underwent Descemet’s striping automated endothelial keratoplasty with implants of hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lenses with hydrophobic surface (Lentis LS-302-Y or Lentis L-302-1). Methods: Patients diagnosed with intraocular lens opacification after Descemet’s striping automated endothelial keratoplasty were identified from clinic records, with minimal 18-month postoperative follow-up guaranteed in 36 eyes. …”
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Latent class analysis for health-related quality of life in nurses in China by Yan Zhao, Bei Yang, Jianying Chu, Jianying Chu

“…The low-level group had the lowest EQ visual analog scale (EQ-VAS) score (F = 75.217, P < 0.001) and the highest K10 score (F = 61.90, P < 0.001). …”
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Evaluating the effect of VersaWrap tendon protector on functional outcomes in operative tendon repairs by Yaw Adu, Justin Harder, Cameron Cox, Gracie Baum, Evan J. Hernandez, Brendan J. MacKay

“…We conducted a study to assess the efficacy of VersaWrap in improving clinical outcomes related to adhesions and tethering in tendon repairs involving the hand.Materials & methodsAge, sex, injury type, mechanism of injury, visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores, active and passive range of motion (ROM), percent return to normal function, and patient-reported outcomes forms (QuickDASH) were collected at baseline and routine follow up visits. …”
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Molecular mechanisms after optic nerve injury: Neurorepair strategies from a transcriptomic perspective by Xiaxue Chen, Muyang Wei, Guangyu Li

“…Retinal ganglion cells, a crucial component of the central nervous system, are often affected by irreversible visual impairment due to various conditions, including trauma, tumors, ischemia, and glaucoma. …”
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The range of clinical manifestations of congenital glaucoma found in people seeking consultation at the Helmholtz National Medical Research Center of Eye Diseases by L. A. Katargina, A. A. Sorokin, N. N. Arestova, A. Yu. Panova, T. B. Kruglova, L. V. Kogoleva, T. V. Sudovskaya

“…New objective criteria are needed to assess the severity and prognosis of PCG, which is important for the preservation of visual functions, prevention of low vision and blindness.…”
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Acid-Base Indicator Properties of Synthesized Phenylhydrazones: 4-(2-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl) Hydrazono) Methyl)-2 Methoxy Phenol and 4-(2-(2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazono) Methyl) Benzene-1... by Cedric D. K. Amengor, Abena Brobbey, Isaac Ayensu, Emmanuel Orman, Paul Peprah, Billy Mawunyo Abudey, Seth Junior Ayihi, Claudia Naa Dedei Attoh, Alberta Ade, Paul Kwesi Sodzi, James Sarpong Aboagye

“…Analysis of their use in acid-base titrations between strong acids/strong bases and weak acids/strong bases as well as pharmaceutical applications in the assay of ibuprofen pure powder and batch of ibuprofen tablets (400 mg) using standard methods in the British Pharmacopoeia (2020) was all considered. …”
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Occupation, displacement, and violence in the West Bank: A retrospective analysis of data from 2014-2024. by Sarah Aly, Fatima Mossolem, Ayeh Khalil, Tushara Surapaneni, Abd Al-Rahman Traboulsi, Waleed Aldadah, Eleanor Reid, Shakoor Hajat

“…Chi-square analysis examined demolition patterns by West Bank area. GIS mapping methods visualized spatial variations in casualties and demolitions. …”
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Combination of fluorescent reagents with 2-(4-aminophenyl) benzothiazole and safranin O was useful for analysis of spore structure, indicating the diversity of Bacillales species s... by Ritsuko Kuwana, Kiyoshi Ito, Hiromu Takamatsu

“…The combined use of safranin O and other fluorescent probes with fluorescence microscopy and GFP fusion proteins offers a powerful approach for visualizing and analyzing bacterial spore structures. …”
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The role of early weight bearing in the aftertreatment of unilateral displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures: a systematic review and pooled analysis by Coen Verstappen, Mitchell L. S. Driessen, Lloyd Brandts, Michael J. R. Edwards, Martijn Poeze, Erik Hermans, Pishtiwan H. S. Kalmet

“…This systematic review evaluates the effects of early weight bearing (EWB) in surgically treated patients with unilateral DIACFs on patient-reported outcomes, health-related quality of life, postoperative pain, differences in Böhler’s angle, and complication rates. Methods A systematic literature search was performed across PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library up to January 2025. …”
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Effectiveness of acupuncture and moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training for post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Huawei Gao, Zhihong Li, Wei Chen, Fangfang Shen, Yan Lu

“…The primary outcomes included Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) scale, visual analog scale (VAS), and Barthel Index (BI) scores. …”
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Influence of solvent use on apical extrusion during removal of Resilon™ from root canals by Vukoje Karolina, Veljović Tanja, Mirnić Jelena, Maletin Aleksandra, Tadić Ana

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the amount of apically extruded debris during Resilon™ removal using ProTaper (PT), Twisted File (TF), and Hedstrom instruments, with and without solvent. Methods. In total, 72 extracted teeth with single canals were used. …”
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The use of dual mobility endoprostheses in patients with unsatisfactory outcomes of trochanteric fractures fixed with a sliding hip screw system (SHS) by A. N. Tsed, N. E. Mushtin, A. K. Dulaev, A. V. Schmeljev

“…The OBJECTIVE was to evaluate the results of using dual mobility endoprostheses in patients with unsatisfactory outcomes of osteosynthesis of trochanteric fractures using a sliding hip screw system.METHODS AND MATERIALS. A single-center, retrospective, randomized study was conducted in 60 patients with unfavorable consequences of osteosynthesis of the proximal femur with the DHS system. …”
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Comparison of efficacy and safety of the combined laser treatment technology versus conventional laser photocoagulation in diabetic macular edema management by Aleksander Victorovich Doga, Galina Fedorovna Kachalina, Elena Konstantinovna Pedanova, Dmitry Anatolievich Buryakov

“…To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the novel combined laser treatment technology compared with those of the conventional laser photocoagulation in diabetic macular oedema management. Material and methods. Fifty eyes of 44 patients with clinically significant diabetic macular oedema were enrolled. …”
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Clinical performance of nanopore targeted sequencing for diagnosing endophthalmitis by Dalan Jing, Xiaodan Jiang, Xiaotong Ren, Ran Hao, Jie Su, Xuemin Li

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