Exploring the repurposed role of solithromycin as an antivirulence agent against Staphylococcus aureus and its resistant variants by Rihaf Alfaraj, Fai A. Alkathiri, Lama A. Alamri, Najd B. Alnassar, Sarah H. Alanazi, Razan A. Algarni, Norah S. Alhabdan, Reema A. Abuthnain

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) were used to visualize biofilm morphology. Conventional PCR was used to detect virulence genes following SOL treatment.ResultsSOL demonstrated significant antibacterial efficacy against S. aureus, MRSA, and ΔagrA strains with MIC90 (0.8 μg/mL) and MIC50 (0.4 μg/mL). …”
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The association of serum klotho with pulmonary function among US adults: a cross-sectional study by Zichong Long, Huaqiao Mu

“…Restricted cubic spline visualized there were nonlinear correlation between log-transformed klotho and FEV1, FVC, PEF, FEF25-75%. …”
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Effect of single-dose diode laser photobiomodulation on orthodontic pain following initial archwire placement: a randomized clinical trial by Amin Golshah, Azadeh Kazemisaleh, Fatemeh Azizi, Amin Hossein Nejad

“…Abstract Background This study assessed the effect of photobiomodulation (PBM) through single-dose diode 940 nm laser on pain after initial archwire placement. Methods This parallel-design clinical trial with 1:1 allocation ratio was conducted on 120 orthodontic patients with Class I molar relationship and 3–6 mm crowding, or overbite. …”
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Comparison of clinical manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis in patients with moderate or high disease activity depending on the presence or absence of symptoms of neuropathic pai... by E. Yu. Polishchuk, E. S. Filatova, A. E. Karateev, V. N. Amirdzhanova, V. A. Nesterenko

“…Objective: to study the effect of neuropathic pain symptoms (SNP) on the clinical manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients with moderate or high disease activity.Patients and methods. The 1st (main) group included 58 RA patients (84.5% of women, age 53.0±11.9 years), in whom SNP were identified using the DN4 (≥4) and PainDETECT (≥13) questionnaires. …”
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A Survey on Video Compression Optimization Techniques for Accuracy Enhancement in Video Analytics Applications (VAPs) by Kholidiyah Masykuroh, Hendrawan, Eueung Mulyana, Farhan Krishna

“…Motion estimation techniques influence perceived quality, and TESA achieves MOS ratings higher than alternative methods. Furthermore, H.265 demonstrates superior MOS scores compared to H.264 at lower bitrates, reinforcing its higher compression efficiency while preserving visual clarity. …”
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Prospective, observational study to evaluate the relation between patient-reported outcomes and component rotation in total knee replacement: protocol for the CRACK study by Hans-Peter van Jonbergen, Ellie Landman, Maarten Horst, Robin Westerbeek, Ydo Kleinlugtenbelt

“…Outcome measures will include the Oxford Knee Score, the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, EQ-5D, visual analogue scale for pain, the American Knee Society Score and the knee joint range of motion. …”
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Onnanoscale phenomena inthe electroacoustic sputtering process by W. H. Al-Tibbi, V. S. Minakov

“…The conclusions obtained in this paper are based on the method of separation of the affecting factor contributions into broadening the diffraction reflection peaks (the Warren-Averbach method).Research Results. …”
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Chinese handwriting performance in preterm children in grade 2. by Hui-Ning Shih, Wen-Hui Tsai, Shao-Hsia Chang, Chung-Ying Lin, Rong-Bin Hong, Yea-Shwu Hwang

“…A subgroup of 39 preterm children received assessments on intelligence, visual perception, tactile and kinesthetic sensation, and fine motor skills. …”
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Colchicine for acute arthritis attacks prevention in patients with gout during urate-lowering therapy (results of a pilot study) by M. S. Eliseev, M. N. Chikina, O. V. Zhelyabina

“…Objective: to investigate the efficacy and safety of low-dose colchicine in patients with gout receiving urate-lowering therapy (ULT).Patients and methods. A single-center prospective study included 113 patients with gout. …”
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Learning Manipulation from Expert Demonstrations Based on Multiple Data Associations and Physical Constraints by Yangqing Ye, Yaojie Mao, Shiming Qiu, Chuan’guo Tang, Zhirui Pan, Weiwei Wan, Shibo Cai, Guanjun Bao

“…Finally, a multi-task hybrid loss function is proposed to train a Video to Command model that adheres to the constraints of the physical world and manipulation tasks. Our method achieved over 10% on BLEU_N, METEOR, ROUGE_L, and CIDEr compared to the up-to-date methods. …”
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Developing a Measure to Quantify Ocular Pain Postoperatively: The Adaptation of the Ocular Pain Assessment Survey by Ayse Yildiz-Tas, Sadi Can Sonmez, Zeynep Busra Kisakurek, Gulsum Deniz, Arzu Baygül, Cem Kesim, Melisa Zisan Karslioglu, Cem Ozturkmen, Rengin Aslihan Kurt, Pedram Hamrah, Afsun Sahin

“…To address that need, we carried out the adaptation of OPAS into Turkish to reach different age groups and backgrounds, widening the use of OPAS on patients who underwent an ophthalmic operation. Methods. We used back-translation method and achieved cultural adaptation through content validity scoring by 5 independent ophthalmologists. …”
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The Ethics of the Virtual Educational Environment, New Meanings by G. A. Rozhkov, Yu. V. Taratuhina, L. А. Tsyganova

“…Of course, most educational institutions and teachers were forced to quickly adapt the methods and forms of online organization of the educational process. …”
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THE BLOOD FLOWS IN THE LEFT VENTRICLE AS PREDICTORS FOR MYOCARDIAL DYSFUNCTION IN DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY by V. A. Sandrikov, T. Yu. Kulagina, A. S. Krylov, A. M. Yatchenko

“…To evaluate the treatment results and to estimate the early predictors for myocardial dysfunction in patients with DCMP.Material and methods. Totally 69 patients with DCMP (median age 42±14) were investigated before and after operation. …”
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Exploring research dynamics of PDT in anti-infective applications (2004–2024): a bibliometric perspective by Wen Wen, Shuang Liang, Yun Zhang, Meiyuan Lin, Yuan Gao, Jun Deng

“…Microsoft Excel was used to organize the data and analyze annual publication trends, while VOSviewer and CiteSpace were employed for the visual analysis of the selected literature.ResultsA total of 9,711 articles and reviews meeting the inclusion criteria were retrieved for this study. …”
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Outcomes of Sutureless Small Incision Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty: A Retrospective Study by Le Xuan Cung, Luong Thi Anh Thu, Duong Mai Nga, Pham Ngoc Dong

“…Postoperatively, the best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) improved from 20/3600 to 20/400 at discharge and reached 20/100 at 12 months. …”
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A Comprehensive Survey on Machine and Deep Learning for Optical Communications by Mohammad Ali Amirabadi, S. Alireza Nezamalhosseini, Mohammad Hossein Kahaei, Lawrence R. Chen

“…Furthermore, the advantages and limitations of existing methods are analyzed, offering a clear perspective on the role of ML and DL in this domain. …”
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Assessment of joint pain in teenagers with juvenile arthritis by T A Shelepina

“…Pain was measured on visual analog scale (VAS) and on McGill Pain Questionnaire (83 examinations) including 3 scale: sensor (description of pain), affective (their influence on emotional state) and evaluative (verbal assessment of pain intensity). …”
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Scene classification-assisted deep learning for crack detection in asphalt pavements by Hiromu Tanaka, Kazuma Shibano, Tetsuya Suzuki

“…Regular inspection of concrete structures is essential for maintaining their serviceability and safety. Traditional visual inspection methods face challenges due to subjective judgment, shortage of qualified engineers, and budget constraints. …”
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Functional MRI study on anxiety-enhanced temporomandibular joint pain by SUN Yidan, YANG Xin

“…The pain levels and anxiety levels of the subjects before and after anxiety stimulation were recorded by using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). …”
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Novel PEEK Retentive Elements versus Conventional Retentive Elements in Mandibular Overdentures: A Randomized Controlled Trial by M. Y. Sharaf, Asharaf Eskander, Mohamed Afify

“…To compare retention and patient satisfaction of implant-supported mandibular overdentures retained by conventional nylon clip and metal housings for ball attachments versus PEEK clip and housings. Methods. Twenty-two participants were divided into 2 equal groups (n = 11). …”
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