More than just visits: Timing, frequency, and determinants of effective antenatal care in Bangladesh - BDHS 2007 to 2017-18. by Md Hasibul Islam Jitu, Awan Afiaz, Raaj Kishore Biswas

“…Geospatial mapping was employed to visualize spatial patterns, followed by survey-weighted logistic regression to identify risk factors associated with late initiation of ANC and low ANC visit frequency. …”
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Optical coherence tomography angiography and progressive retinal nerve fiber layer loss in mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma. by Zia Sultan Pradhan, Thanemozhi Srinivasan, Shruthi Sreenivasaiah, Dhanaraj As Rao, Sujani Shroff, Sathi Devi, Carroll A B Webers, Harsha Laxmana Rao

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate the association between optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography measurements and progressive retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) loss in eyes with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma.<h4>Methods</h4>In this prospective study, 111 quadrants of 59 eyes with mild-moderate open-angle glaucoma were longitudinally evaluated for a minimum of 2 years with at least 3 OCT scans performed. …”
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Biochemistry navigation application with 5-ALA for surgical treatment of cerebral tumors with various histological types by G. I. Kovalev, V. E. Kocharyan, G. G. Muzlaev

“…The single case of 5-ALA application with anaplastic meningioma confirms efficiency of this method to identify tumorous invasion in visually not changed dura mater.Conclusion. …”
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Prevalence of dental caries among children of SOS children's village in Croatia by Ivanišević Zrinka, Matijević Marko, Užarević Zvonimir, Petrović Đorđe, Jurlina Davor, Jerolimov Vjekoslav

“…The teeth were clinically examined with standard dental instruments using the visual-tactile method under standard light. The clinical indexes of decayed, missed, and filled (dmft and DMFT, for primary and permantnt teeth, respectively) and decayed, missed, and filled surfaces (DMFS), as well as the significant caries index (SiC) were recorded. …”
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Pain and discomfort perceived during the initial stage of active fixed orthodontic treatment by Hamid Rakhshan, Vahid Rakhshan

“…This study assessed the intensity and duration of pain and discomfort caused by active orthodontic treatment. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study examined 67 patients (22 men, 45 females; age range: 18–32 years) undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. …”
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123I-FP-CIT brain SPECT (DaTSCAN) imaging in the diagnosis of patients with movement disorders: First results by Jauković Ljiljana, Ilić Tihomir V., Dopuđa Marija, Ajdinović Boris

“…Transverse slices were reconstructed using a 0.6 order Butterworth filter. Visual interpretation was based on striatal uptake, left to right asymmetry and substructures most affected. …”
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A comparison of the open reduction-internal fixation and resection arthroplasty techniques in treatment of Mason Type 3 radial head fractures by Yunus Emre Akman, Erhan Sukur, Esra Circi, Osman Nuri Ozyalvac, Fatih Ozyer, Yusuf Ozturkmen

“…The Mayo elbow performance score, Turkish version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (DASH-T) and visual analog scale (VAS) were used to evaluate the clinical results. …”
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Results of Automated Retinal Image Analysis for Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy from the Nakuru Study, Kenya. by Morten B Hansen, Michael D Abràmoff, James C Folk, Wanjiku Mathenge, Andrew Bastawrous, Tunde Peto

“…<h4>Objective</h4>Digital retinal imaging is an established method of screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR). …”
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THE ROLE OF MICROTRAUMA IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BACTERIAL CORNEAL ULCERS by A. I. Hazamova, E. N. Verigo, E. V. Chentsova

“…In cases of corneal  ulcer process ended  with the formation of a  rough  leucoma  in 30 patients (30.9%), surgical  interventions  with a  partial  improvement of visual function  were  observed  in 62 patients (63.9%), the removal of the eye were  done in 5 patients (5.2%).…”
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Scrotal Flaps for Penile Skin Reconstruction: A Systematic Review by Sorin V. Parasca, Andrei Dumitrescu, Florin R. Stanescu, Ruxandra D. Sinescu

“…Outcome evaluation was typically conducted using subjective questionnaires with 2 or 5 items or visual analog scales. Few studies employed validated sexual function questionnaires, as the IIEF-5 or the EHS. …”
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Efficacy and safety of electrical stimulation for functional impairment and pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis o... by Wenqiang Li, Zhichao Liao, Xinzhe Tan, Yichang Liu, Gengjian Wang, Dongyan Wang

“…This study aims to analyse the efficacy (health assessment questionnaire, visual analogue scale, etc), safety (adverse reactions) of electrical stimulation for functional impairment (morning stiffness and decreased muscle strength) and pain (joint tenderness and swelling) of RA, and to explore their comparative advantages and potential benefits for patients.Methods We will conduct a systematic and comprehensive search of eight databases, and the search will proceed from the beginning to 5 September 2024. …”
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THE IMPACT OF FIXED DENTURES ON THE TISSUES OF THE ORAL CAVITY AND THE COURSE OF GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES by V.Yu. Davydenko, H.M. Davydenko, Ye.S. Khilinich, B.Yu. Sylenko

“…The aim of our research was to study the effect of fixed dentures made of different structural materials on the tissues of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract in chronic gastritis. Objects and methods of the study. We examined patients of the gastroenterological department who were inpatients with chronic gastritis and used fixed dentures. …”
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The effect of a course of “barre au sol” exercises on pain, endurance, and movement patterns of men with non­specific chronic low back pain by Behroz Sarvarifar, Seyed Kazem Mosavi Sadati, Abdolrasul Daneshjoo

“…The “Functional Movement Screen” (FMS) and “Nine Test Screening Battery” (9TSB), McGill Torso Endurance Tests, and visual pain scale (VAS) were used to check movement patterns, trunk endurance, and pain levels of participants, respectively. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Real Time Human Detection System Using LiDAR Data for Smart Healthcare Monitoring by Kalashtari Niloofar, Huhs Niklas, Kraitl Jens, Hornberger Christoph, Simanski Olaf

“…Traditionally, this monitoring requires significant oversight by healthcare professionals, making it resourceintensive. Common methods, such as cameras, often compromise patient privacy by capturing detailed visual information. …”
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Automated road surface classification in OpenStreetMap using MaskCNN and aerial imagery by R. Parvathi, V. Pattabiraman, Nancy Saxena, Aakarsh Mishra, Utkarsh Mishra, Ansh Pandey

“…The model is robust across varied terrains and visual conditions and shows potential for real-world applications such as OSM data enhancement, infrastructure analysis, and autonomous navigation. …”
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The comparative study of selective laser trabeculoplasty effectiveness in phacic and pseudophacic patients with glaucoma by N. I. Kurysheva, V. N. Trubilin, P. K. Ryzhkov, T. A. Shaimova

“…SLT performed on phakic eyes might play a role in visual field improvement.…”
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Efficacy and Tolerability of Travoprost 0.004%/Timolol 0.5% Fixed-Dose Combination for the Treatment of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension Inadequately Controlled w... by Simon Fabian Lerner, Ki Ho Park, Douglas A. Hubatsch, Valeriy Erichev, Jose A. Paczka, Timothy V. Roberts

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Post-Socialist Ethnic Symbolism, Suppression of Yugoslav Social Memory, and Radical Populism Psychology by Faruk Hadžić

“…Frequent use of (often) antagonistic ethnic symbolism in textual, rhetorical and visual forms expresses it. Various methods of conducting historical revisionism in the symbolic and ideological vocations decrease Yugoslavia’s social memory. …”
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Efficacy of Dry Needling Combined with Eccentric Exercise Versus Oral and Topical NSAID Treatment in Patients with Tennis Elbow: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Zacarías Sánchez-Milá PhD, Vanesa Abuín-Porras PhD, Helena Fidalgo-Gómez PhD, Isabel Mínguez-Esteban MSc, Jaime Almazán-Polo PT, MSc, PhD, Jorge Velázquez-Saornil PhD

“…Pain intensity was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale and pressure pain threshold at the lateral epicondyle, medial epicondyle, radial styloid, and ulnar styloid. …”
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Effectiveness of AI-generated orthodontic treatment plans compared to expert orthodontist recommendations: a cross-sectional pilot study by Orlando Motohiro TANAKA, Gil Guilherme GASPARELLO, Sergio Luiz MOTA-JÚNIOR, Mohamad Jamal BARK, Jacqueline de Almeida Antunes ROZYSCKI, Rafael Bordin WOLANSKI

“…The AI-generated plans, along with the orthodontist’s plan, were evaluated by 34 orthodontists using a questionnaire that included Likert scale and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) items. Statistical analysis was performed to compare the levels of agreement with the proposed treatment plans. …”
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