The impact of sleep interventions combined with enhanced nutritional support on sleep quality, nutritional status, pain management, psychological well-being, and quality of life in... by Gang Wang, Shengjie Pan

“…Abstract Objective To investigate the synergistic effects of combined sleep interventions and enhanced nutritional support on postoperative recovery in colon cancer patients, with a focus on sleep quality, nutritional status, pain management, psychological well-being, and quality of life. Methods This randomized controlled trial included 290 postoperative colon cancer patients admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University between May 2021 and May 2023. …”
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Trend-analysis reveals real and placebo rtms effects on addiction craving: a case-control observational study by Elias Paolo Casula, Francesca Chieco, Magdalini Maria Papaioannou, Fabio Frizzarin, Lorenzo Rocchi, Arianna Camporese

“…In the present study, we investigated the short- and the long-term rTMS effects on craving behaviour and psychopathological symptoms in a sample of individuals suffering from gambling and cocaine use disorder.Methods42 individuals (age: 40.7 ± 9.5 years; 40 M) underwent an initial screening testing craving behaviour, by means of visual analogue scales, and psychopathological symptoms, by means of Symptom Checklist-90-R. …”
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Pain level after ACL reconstruction: A comparative study between free quadriceps tendon and hamstring tendons autografts by Cristian Tudor Buescu, Adela Hilda Onutu, Dan Osvald Lucaciu, Adrian Todor

“…Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the pain levels and analgesic consumption after single bundle ACL reconstruction with free quadriceps tendon autograft versus hamstring tendon autograft. Patients and methods: A total of 48 patients scheduled for anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction were randomized into two groups: the free quadriceps tendon autograft group (24 patients) and the hamstring tendons autograft group (24 patients). …”
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Study on the Analgesic Efficacy of Femoral Nerve Block for Post-Hip Arthroscopy Pain by Mengwen Xue, Li Zhang, Ruiping Bai, Rui An, Jiarui Li, Xin Shen

“…The main outcomes included dynamic and static visual analog scale (VAS) scores at various time points postoperatively, total intraoperative remifentanil consumption, and cumulative consumption of morphine within 24 h postoperatively. …”
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The Effect of Four Hours of Continuous Personal Computer (PC) Gaming on the Development of Dry Eye Symptoms in College Students by Liu D, Cook III BL, Farris EP

“…Each student was administered DED-related assessments before/after four hours of continuous PC gaming: 1) Standardized Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness (SPEED) and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaires, 2) Snellen visual acuity test, 3) tear osmolarity point-of-care assay, 4) matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) inflammation point-of-care assay, and 5) an unanesthetized Schirmer test of tear production. …”
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Free water as a potential mediator linking basal ganglia peri-vascular spaces to white matter hyperintensities in cerebral small vessel disease by Weishun Feng, Xinjun Lei, Xinbin Wang, Shida Xu, Zhihua Xu

“…PVS burden was visually rated in the basal ganglia (BG PVS) and centrum semiovale (CS PVS). …”
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COMPARATIVE EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY OF AVOCADO / SOYBEAN UNSAPONIFIABLES AND THEIR COMBINATION WITH INTRA-ARTICULAR HYALURONIC ACID IN PATIENTS WITH KNEE AND HIP OSTEOARTHROSIS by Ye. I. Shmidt, I. V. Belozerova

“…Objective: to evaluate the comparative efficacy and tolerability of avocado / soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) and their combination with intra-articular hyaluronic acid in patients with knee and hip osteoarthrosis (OA).Subjects and methods. A randomized observational non-interventional non-placebo controlled trial was conducted. …”
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Challenges and Complication Management in Novel Artificial Iris Implantation by Christian S. Mayer, Andrea E. Laubichler, Ramin Khoramnia, Tamer Tandogan, Philipp Prahs, Daniel Zapp, Lukas Reznicek

“…Retrospective cohort study. Methods. Fifty-one consecutive patients underwent pupillary reconstruction using an artificial iris implant made from silicone between 2011 and 2015. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Thrombin-Loaded Gelatin Hemostatic Sheets for Spinal Surgery Applications by Atsuyuki Kawabata, Satoru Egawa, Makoto Ogino, Toshitaka Yoshii

“…Introduction: During spinal surgery, management of intraoperative bleeding and effective hemostasis are required to clearly visualize the surgical field and to safely perform procedures and positive postoperative outcomes. …”
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Blinding trachoma in postconflict southern Sudan. by Jeremiah Ngondi, Francis Ole-Sempele, Alice Onsarigo, Ibrahim Matende, Samson Baba, Mark Reacher, Fiona Matthews, Carol Brayne, Paul Emerson

“…Reports from eye surgery camps and anecdotal data indicated that blinding trachoma is a serious cause of visual impairment in Mankien payam (district) of southern Sudan. …”
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Retrospective analysis of the clinical effect of spinal cord stimulation in the treatment of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy by Dongqiang Cui, Ming Yang, Yang Qiao, Zhenxing Gong, Zeqing Hu, Zhuang Ma, Yang Wu, Guitong Huo

“…IntroductionThe aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) in patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN).Materials and methodsNinety-two patients underwent permanent SCS implantation and completed a 6-month post-operative follow-up. …”
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Comparative efficacy of different doses of platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Majid Khalilizad, Seyedeh Tahereh Emadian, Mobin Marzban Abbas Abadi

“…The outcomes were reduction in the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain score or improvement of the total Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score. …”
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Fibromyalgia in rheumatoid arthritis: features of pain syndrome, impact on disease activity and quality of life of patients by N. A. Melikova, E. G. Filatova, A. M. Lila

“…The presence of comorbid FM significantly affects the course of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Objective: to assess the effect of FM on RA activity indicators, features of pain syndrome, and quality of life (QoL) of patients.Patients and methods. The study included patients with a confirmed diagnosis of RA. …”
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Current geological processes affecting the environment of the Caspian region by E. M. Aliyev, S. A. Guryanov, A. S. Belyaeva

“…To investigate and assess the current geological processes affecting the environment of the Caspian region.   Materials and methods. The computer processing and visual interpretation of radar information, as well as the data of marine geological-geophysical and seismic studies, revealed correlation of oil slicks and gas emissions with the sources of fluid generation and discharge within the sedimentary cover of the Caspian region. …”
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The Efficacy of Manual Therapy and Pressure Biofeedback-Guided Deep Cervical Flexor Muscle Strength Training on Pain and Functional Limitations in Individuals with Cervicogenic Hea... by Shahnaz Hasan, Nasrin Bharti, Ahmad H. Alghadir, Amir Iqbal, Naiyer Shahzad, Abeer R. Ibrahim

“…The main outcome measures were scores on the visual analog scale (VAS) and the headache disability index (HDI). …”
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The Efficacy and Safety of Trabeculectomy after Failed Primary Glaucoma Drainage Devices by Daniel Wang, Zhuangjun Si, Sanjay G. Asrani, Joanne C. Wen, Divakar Gupta

“…We examined the clinical outcomes of patients who underwent a trabeculectomy after failed primary GDD. Methods This is a cross-sectional study of all patients who had a glaucoma drainage implant that failed or was inadequate in lowering IOP and underwent a trabeculectomy in the same eye from January 2016 to December 2022. …”
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Assessment of the Capsular Tension Ring Implantation Effect on the IOL Position in the Long Term Period after Uncomplicated Phacoemulsification by A. N. Kulikov, E. V. Danilenko, A. A. Dzilikhov

“…Purpose: To assess the capsular tension ring implantation effect on the IOL position according to different devices in the long term period after uncomplicated phacoemulsification.Patients and methods. The study enrolled 234 patients (273 eyes) with cataract without zonular weakness. …”
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Strategies for enhancing home-based cardiac rehabilitation self-management for patients with coronary heart disease: a qualitative study by Zhen Yang, Xutong Zheng, Yu Gao, Chunqi Zhang, Aiping Wang

“…This study aimed to explore the experiences and strategies of clinical nurses in enhancing home-based cardiac rehabilitation self-management for patients with coronary heart disease. Methods A descriptive qualitative study was conducted across two large cardiac rehabilitation centers. …”
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Gamified Adaptive Approach Bias Modification in Individuals With Methamphetamine Use History From Communities in Sichuan: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Danlin Shen, Jianping Jiao, Liqun Zhang, Yanru Liu, Xiang Liu, Yuanhui Li, Tianjiao Zhang, Dai Li, Wei Hao

“…Cue-induced craving scores and relapses were assessed using a visual analogue scale at baseline, postintervention, and at week-16 follow-up. …”
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Trends and Future Projections of Vitreoretinal Surgery in a Tertiary Hospital in China (2005–2022) by Tsai CL, Liu B, Liu Y, Xu Z, Lin Z, Chen Z, Ma Y, Liu Y, Chen Z, Jiang L, Qin Z, Lai K, Li T

“…Chin-Ling Tsai,1,2,* Baoyi Liu,1,2,* Yaping Liu,1,2 Zhuojun Xu,1,2 Zhuangling Lin,1,2 Ziye Chen,1,2 Yuan Ma,1,2 Yuan Liu,1,2 Zitong Chen,1,2 Lan Jiang,1,2 Zijian Qin,1,2 Kunbei Lai,1,2 Tao Li1,2 1State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology Visual Science, Guangzhou, 510060, People’s Republic of China; 2Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, 510060, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Tao Li, State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510060, People’s Republic of China, Email litao2@mail.sysu.edu.cnPurpose: To analyze past trends and project future trajectories of vitreoretinal surgery in China.Methods: A single-institution, retrospective analysis of vitreoretinal surgeries conducted at Zhongshan ophthalmic center (ZOC), Sun Yat-sen University, from 2005 to 2022, utilizing ZOC’s inpatient database. …”
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