Effects of PET image reconstruction parameters and tumor-to-background uptake ratio on quantification of PET images from PET/MRI and PET/CT systems by Amena Ali Hussain, Eva Forssell-Aronsson, Tobias Rosholm, Esmaeil Mehrara

“…Introduction: PET/CT and PET/MRI are valuable multimodality imaging techniques for visualizing both functional and anatomical information. …”
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Role of adductor canal block and genicular nerve block on postoperative pain and enhanced recovery in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: A randomized clinical trial by Bassel Mohammed Elfokery, Mustafa Seet, Tareef Ashour, Hatem Alharbi, Mujeeb Ashraf, Hatim Alshareef, Mohammad Nyaz, Rayan Bakhreba, Atif Sait

“…Results: Subjects in group B showed lower Visual Analog Scale at rest and mobilization at 6 h (P < 0.001), 12 h (P = 0.005), 18 h (P = 0.001), and 24 h (P = 0.001). …”
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Traditional Chinese medicine for neck pain and low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Qi-ling Yuan, Tuan-mao Guo, Liang Liu, Fu Sun, Yin-gang Zhang

“…The objective of the present study was to review and analyze the existing data about pain and disability in TCM treatments for NP and LBP.<h4>Methods</h4>Studies were identified by a comprehensive search of databases, such as MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library, up to September 1, 2013. …”
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Large Median lobe leading to bilateral ureteric injury in RARP (Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy) by Abhishek Singh, Vivek Paharwar, Deval Parikh, Arvind Ganpule, Ravindra Sabnis, Mahesh Desai

“…Patients with large median lobes often have larger prostates, which makes it difficult to visualize anatomical planes during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP).Ureteric injuries are rare, most commonly secondary to iatrogenic injury with a reported rate of up to 0.3% following radical prostatectomy (RARP).The management of a ureteral orifice injury occurring during robotic radical prostatectomy (RARP) represents a challenge for urologists.Both the above situation requires expert hands to deal it properly and uneventfully. …”
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Spatiotemporal distribution and detection of spatial clusters of tuberculosis in Hubei Province, China using FleXScan (2017–2023) by Lina Wang, Yaru Li, Ji Chen, Danfei Zhang, Zhengbin Zhang, Xiang Li

“…By identifying high-risk areas and temporal trends, the findings will provide a scientific foundation for targeted TB prevention and control strategies. Methods This study employed the FleXScan method to detect spatial clusters of pulmonary tuberculosis cases in Hubei Province and identify statistically significant high-risk areas. …”
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Improving postural stability with proprioceptive rehabilitation in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy: a double-blind randomised controlled trial by Kavinda Malwanage, Esther Liyanage, Vajira Weerasinghe, Charles Antonypillai, Indumathie Nanayakkara

“…Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a 12-week proprioceptive rehabilitation programme (PRP) on PS in patients with DPN compared with conventional rehabilitation.Methods This double-blind randomised controlled trial involved 112 patients with DPN, who were randomly allocated to intervention (n=57) or control (n=55) groups. …”
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Automatic Generation of High-Resolution Thermal 3D Building Envelope Models exploiting UAV Imagery by E. Ferrari, J. Meyer, A. Koch, S. Nebiker

“…Our approach improves upon these methods by using a DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Thermal UAV to collect RGB and TIR datasets simultaneously. …”
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Feasibility of fast cardiovascular magnetic resonance strain imaging in patients presenting with acute chest pain. by Johannes H Riffel, Deborah Siry, Janek Salatzki, Florian Andre, Marco Ochs, Lukas D Weberling, Evangelos Giannitsis, Hugo A Katus, Matthias G Friedrich

“…The aim of this pilot study was to identify obstructive coronary artery disease (oCAD) with fSENC-CMR in patients presenting with new onset of chest pain.<h4>Methods and results</h4>In 108 patients presenting with acute chest pain, we performed fSENC-CMR after initial clinical assessment in the emergency department. …”
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Effectiveness of an Early Occupational Therapy Intervention in Post-Surgery Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients by Aliasghar Jamebozorgi, Mahrokh Ghahari, Fatemeh Jameh Bozorgi, Mahnaz Hejazi-Shirmard

“…This quasi-experimental study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of early occupational therapy intervention in post-surgery patients with CTS. Materials and Methods: Twenty women with idiopathic CTS who were candidates for surgery were recruited and assessed before surgery. …”
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The effect of mukbang watching on eating attitudes mediated uncontrolled eating, cognitive restriction, and emotional eating by Hatice Bölükbaşı, Beyda Yörük, Buse Beliz Şimşek, Seda Çelik, Talha Karakaya, Emine Yassıbaş

“…Abstract Purpose Mukbang, defined as an audio–visual broadcast in which broadcasters commonly eat large portions of tasty food, is a sociocultural trend that can be associated with eating disorders. …”
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Intraoperative and Postoperative Intraocular Lens Opacifications: Analysis of 42545 Cases by Xiaochen Wang, Xiaoming Wu, Yunhai Dai, Yusen Huang

“…Retrospective case series. Methods. Patients who underwent uncomplicated phacoemulsification and IOL implantation for cataract between January 2015 and December 2019 were included. …”
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“PEOPLE MATTER. FREEDOM MATTERS. PEACE MATTERS”: CONCEPTUAL METAPHOR ANALYSIS OF VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY’S SPEECHES by Anastasiia S. Skichko, Sandrine Peraldi, Stephen Lucek

“…These two leading approaches have taken a crucial position in cognitive studies and are the central methods used in conducting research in this particular domain. …”
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Effectivity of Walking Epidural Analgesia in Normal Labor to Reduce Labor Pain and Improve Neonatal Outcome by Theresia Monica Rahardjo, Aloysius Suryawan, Ursula Jovanka Natasya Yusran, Alfonsus Zeus Suryawan

“…Methods: This research is an experimental design with one pre-test and post-test group. …”
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Improved Segmentation of Infant Retinal Images and Quantitative Vascular Analysis by Ying Wang, Xiaoyu Zheng, Chunlei He, Jianfeng Zhang, Shoujun Huang

“…Retinopathy of Prematurity is a leading cause of visual impairment in preterm infants and is characterized by dilation and tortuosity of the retinal blood vessels in the plus disease stage. …”
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The Efficacy and Safety of a Conservative Management Approach to Radiation-Induced Male Urethral Strictures in Elderly Patients With Comorbidities by Alexander T. Rozanski, Matthew J. Moynihan, Lawrence T. Zhang, Alexandra C. Muise, Daniel D. Holst, Steven A. Copacino, Leonard N. Zinman, Jill C. Buckley, Alex J. Vanni

“…Objectives: To assess the outcomes of a conservative management approach to radiation-induced urethral stricture disease (R-USD) in an elderly population with comorbidities. Methods: Patients with R-USD managed with endoscopic procedures and/or clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) between 2007 and 2019 were included. …”
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Implementation challenges of telerobotics in the infectious disease department in Iran: An integrated methodological approach by Farkhondeh Asadi, Mahrokh Anvari, Nahid Ramezan Ghorbani, Azam Sabahi

“…Therefore, the present study aimed to identify the challenges of implementing telerobotics in infectious departments in Iran. Methods: The present study is applied research carried out in two phases. …”
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OCT Biomarkers in Diagnostic of Uveitic and Radiation-induced Macular Edema by I. E. Panova, V. G. Gvazava, A. A. Bykhovsky, T. G. Zakaraiia

“…Objective: tо evaluate characteristic OCT biomarkers of onset and recurrent uveitic and radiation-induced macular edema (ME) and determine their significance in assessing best corrected visual acuity (BCVA).Patients and methods. 48 patients (56 eyes) with radiation-induced (24 eyes) and uveitic (32 eyes) ME were enrolled in the study. …”
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Assessing the Role of Adalimumab in Treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Findings from a Retrospective Study at a Reference Center by Austėja Šakaitytė, Inga Česnavičiūtė, Tadas Raudonis

“…Managing HS can be difficult, requiring biological therapy, specifically adalimumab. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on patients diagnosed with HS and treated with the TNF-α inhibitor adalimumab. …”
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The effects of femtosecond laser-assisted small incision lenticule extraction and phakic intraocular lens implantation on macular perfusion by Mohamed H. Said

“…Aim The aim of this study was to assess the effect of femtosecond laser-assisted small incision lenticule extraction (Femto-SMILE) and phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) implantation on macular and optic nerve perfusion utilizing optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA). Patients and methods This is a retrospective cohort study that included 60 eyes of 60 patients having moderate to high myopia (−7.0 to −15.0 D). …”
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Expanding the role of village malaria workers in Cambodia: Implementation and evaluation of four health education packages. by Mipharny Betrian, Dafne Umans, Moul Vanna, Sam Ol, Bipin Adhikari, Chan Davoeung, James J Callery, Yok Sovann, Thomas J Peto, Richard J Maude, Rob W van der Pluijm, Voeunrung Bunreth, Martin P Grobusch, Michèle van Vugt, Yoel Lubell, Lorenz von Seidlein, Arjen M Dondorp, Siv Sovannaroth, Dysoley Lek, Rupam Tripura

“…Activities related to the control of other health conditions could keep these community health workers relevant.<h4>Methods</h4>During 2022, 120 VMWs attended training at local health centres on four health education packages: 1. hygiene and sanitation; 2. disease surveillance; 3. management of mild illness; 4. vaccination and antenatal care. …”
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