Acupressure intervention for children: A scoping review by Sri Ramdaniati, Mei Neni Sitaresmi, Fitri Haryanti, Arief Tarmansyah Iman

“…The inclusion criteria were original peer-reviewed articles in English or Indonesian that used acupressure as an intervention for children in any setting from 1991 until March 2022 and were updated until March 2024. Review Methods: This review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual Methodologies. …”
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In Vivo Comparison of 23- and 25-Gauge Sutureless Vitrectomy Incision Architecture Using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography by Anderson Teixeira, Flavio A. Rezende, Camila Salaroli, Nonato Souza, Benedito Antonio Sousa, Norma Allemann

“…To investigate the in vivo incision architecture using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) in 23-gauge and 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless pars plana vitrectomy (TSPPV). Methods. A prospective observational study of 22 eyes of 22 patients that underwent three-port 25-gauge (10 eyes) or 23-gauge (12 eyes) TSPPV was performed. …”
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Comparative efficacy and safety of three surgical procedures for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a Bayesian-based network analysis by Shichao Liu, Jingyu Zhou

“…The primary outcomes were the Oswestry disability index (ODI) score and the visual analog scale (VAS) score for leg pain, complications, and reoperation. …”
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Veterans Traumatic Brain Injuries and Neurosurgical Challenges: A Narrative Review by Ali Mortezaei, Negin Safari, Hediye Gholamshahi, Kimia Kazemzadeh, Abbas Tafakhori

“…Over 414,000 service members have been diagnosed with TBI since 2000, highlighting the need to understand the implications of these injuries and the neurosurgical challenges in their treatment. Methods This narrative review examines the literature on TBIs in veterans, focusing on the characteristics, health impacts, and neurosurgical challenges associated with these injuries. …”
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Role of 18F FDG PET-CT in characterizing low backache: is it worth doing it? by R. K. Kanojia, O. Singh, V. Kumar, R. Kumar, S. Maheshwari

“…Understanding the underlying nociceptive receptors and molecular changes in LBP anatomy is crucial for effective treatment strategies. Methods This observational study enrolled 44 participants with acute or chronic LBP. …”
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EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF CONTROLLED RELEASE METOPROLOL TARTRATE IN PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION: ERA STUDY RESULTS by O. L. Barbarash, M. V. Zykov

“…Antihypertensive efficacy, safety and quality of life (by visual analogue scale) were assessed at every visit. …”
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An overview of the elemental and functional content of the health indicators system as an economic category by Vitaliia Koibichuk, Agnieszka Jakubowska, Serhii Drozd, Anastasiia Sydorenko

“…The methodological base of this study was the methods of systematization, comparison, structural analysis, logical generalization, and bibliometric analysis. …”
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Light Quality Influence on Growth Performance and Physiological Activity of <i>Coleus</i> Cultivars by Byoung Gyoo Park, Jae Hwan Lee, Eun Ji Shin, Eun A Kim, Sang Yong Nam

“…This presents a distinct advantage over conventional production methods, offering a more sustainable and economically viable approach for increased plant reproduction and growth development. …”
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Effect of Using Mobile Bearing on the Incidence of Anterior Knee Pain in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Without Patellar Resurfacing by Hakam Alasaad, MD, PhD, Doried Diri, MD, Wael Halloum, MD, Hussain Muhammed, MD, Jaber Ibrahim, MD, PhD

“…However, the severity of anterior knee pain according to the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) in the MB group was statistically significantly lower compared with the FB group (p < 0.05). …”
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Postural habits and postural awareness in spinal pain, spinal function, and quality of life in resident physicians by Elzem Bolkan Günaydın

“…Aims: Evaluation of postural habits and awareness scale (PHAS), Spinal Functional Index (SFI), and Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) scores, and spinal pain presence (location, intensity, and duration) in resident physicians. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on resident physicians. …”
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Prevalence of cataract and its associated factors among adult diabetic patients attending at diabetic care clinics in Northwest Ethiopia, 2023 by Abebech Fikade Shumye, Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Matiyas Mamo Bekele

“…Regular screening of their eye will be also recommended to reduce visual impairment and blindness due cataract.…”
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A long way to go - Estimates of combined water, sanitation and hygiene coverage for 25 sub-Saharan African countries. by Rachel Roche, Robert Bain, Oliver Cumming

“…Wealth inequalities were assessed by visual examination of coverage across wealth quintiles in urban and rural populations and by calculating concentration indices as standard measures of relative wealth related inequality that give an indication of how unevenly a health indicator is distributed across the wealth distribution.…”
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Analysis of the quality of education activities conducted using telemedicine technologies by O. M. Drapkina, I. Yu. Volkova, R. N. Shepel, L. M. Zhamalov, S. Yu. Astanina, T. V. Vakhovskaya

“…To evaluate the quality of education activities conducted using telemedicine technologies and identify most significant factors affecting satisfaction from its participation.Material and methods. An analysis was made of 2039 questionnaires filled out by observers after educational events. …”
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Methodology in cardiologists’ postgraduate education by M. B. Arzhanik, S. I. Karas, E. V. Grakova, O. A. Vasiltseva, T. B. Korneeva, E. E. Kara-Sal

“…A virtual patient is considered as an informational model of the diagnostic and treatment processes.Material and methods. To create a database of virtual patients, a description of completed clinical cases in specially designed patterns was used. …”
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3D‐printed custom ankle braces for people with Charcot‐Marie‐Tooth disease: A pilot study by Adam Philps, Mike Frecklington, Sarah Stewart

“…This study aimed to determine (1) whether 3D‐printed custom ankle braces improve function and balance in people with CMT and (2) whether this is an acceptable device for use in this population. Methods A within‐subject comparison pragmatic/pilot study was undertaken. …”
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Resveratrol Supplementation in Wet AMD: Association With Fewer Intravitreal Injections and Reduced Macular Fibrosis by Datseris I, Rouvas A, Tzanidaki ME, Kardara M, Geros V, Gouliopoulos N

“…For 2 years, the patients were monthly assessed with best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) measurement, fundus autofluorescence, optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans and OCT-angiography. …”
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Laughter therapy as an effective means of preserving the mental health of pre-school children by Horodyska Violeta

“…We have found out that directly in offline learning in preschool education institutions, teachers use various pedagogical situations, games, musical entertainment, through which children are taught laughter techniques, and online they offer visual emoticon therapy and emoji therapy, which are easily read and remembered by pupils and casually. …”
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Effectiveness of Local Wound Infiltration with Morphine, Ketorolac, and Bupivacaine Compared to Bupivacaine Alone Following Tibial Osteotomy in Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Con... by Piyanuch Musikachart, Thanase Ariyawatkul, Jidapa Wongcharoenwatana, Nath Adulkasem, Perajit Eamsobhana

“…Primary outcomes were Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores measured every 4 hours during the first 48 hours after surgery. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy Compared With Transforaminal Route Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression in the Treatment of Lumbar Spinal stenosis: Min... by Sun W, Wang J, Hu Y, Tao J, Yang C

“…Clinical outcomes were measured using visual analog scale (VAS) for back and leg pain, Oswestry disability index (ODI) for physical impairment and the modified MacNab criteria.Results: Results showed no demographic differences between groups. …”
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Interactive Cognitive-Motor Step Training Improves Cognitive Risk Factors of Falling in Older Adults - A Randomized Controlled Trial. by Daniel Schoene, Trinidad Valenzuela, Barbara Toson, Kim Delbaere, Connie Severino, Jaime Garcia, Thomas A Davies, Frances Russell, Stuart T Smith, Stephen R Lord

“…This study investigated the effectiveness of ICMT on cognitive functions associated with falls in older adults.<h4>Methods</h4>A single-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted in community-dwelling older adults (N = 90, mean age 81.5±7) without major cognitive impairment. …”
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