The effects of nitrous oxide and surgical position on endotracheal tube cuff pressure, post operative hoarseness, and sore throat; a double-blind clinical trial by Gholamhassann Chaichi-Nosrati, Esmail Moshiri, Hesameddin Modir, Alireza Mohammadi

“…ST and hoarseness were assessed at recovery and 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 h after surgery using a visual analog scale and a mild-to-severe scoring system, respectively. …”
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The Effect of Preoperative Anxiety on Motor and Sensory Block Duration and Effectiveness in Spinal Anesthesia by Yadigar Yılmaz, Esra Durmayuksel, Tuna Erturk, Ferda Yılmaz Inal, Dilek Metin Yamac, Aysin Ersoy

“…Preoperative anxiety of the patients was evaluated with the Spielberger trait and State Anxiety Scale and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The Bromage scores of the patients were followed up intermittently. …”
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Research trends in manual therapy: a bibliometric review of the last 10 years by Peter Bartik, Shakil Ahmad, Hafiz Muhammad Adil, Peter Šagát, Jaroslav Sekáč

“…Biblioshiny (Bibliometrix), PowerBI, MS Excel, and MS Access were used to visualize and analyze the results. 1208 relevant studies were included in the analysis. …”
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Association between advanced lung cancer inflammation index and acute gouty arthritis in Dalian, China: a cross-sectional study by Ziran Xiu, Ziran Xiu, Zhengnan Gao, Lan Luo

“…This study investigates the association between ALI and AGA.MethodsWe included 652 participants in this cohort study, dividing them into two groups: those with AGA and a control group without AGA. …”
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Study of the composition of the residual microflora of milk after pasteurization by G. M. Sviridenko, T. V. Komarova, E. E. Uskova

“…The detection and  enumeration of microorganisms was carried out  by standardized microbiological methods. Microorganisms were identified by visual assessment of dominant colonies and cell morphology in micropreparations. …”
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Evaluation of inguinal sonoanatomy regarding pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block in children: the relation of femoral artery, femoral nerve, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve and i... by Hande Gurbuz, Tuncay Colak

“…This study aimed to identify developmental differences and variations regarding PENG block sonoanatomy in the inguinal region in children. Methods A total of 150 children between 28 days and 18 years were included in this prospective, observational, descriptive study. …”
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Clinical profile of patients with retinal vein occlusion and its correlation with serum homocysteine levels by Veerla Laukya Jyothsna Devi, Pradeep Kumar Panigrahi, Anita Minj, Dega Hanisha

“…Abstract Background To study the clinical profile of patients diagnosed with retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and its correlation with serum Homocysteine (Hcy) levels. Methods This hospital-based cross-sectional study included all patients aged more than 18 years presenting to the Department of Ophthalmology from August 2024 to January 2025. …”
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How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed treatment preferences of patients with proximal ureteral stones? by Ali Kaan Yildiz, Ahmet Varan, Hakan Kurt, Omer Gokhan Doluoglu, Berat Cem Ozgur

“…This study aimed to investigate the effect of the pandemic on treatment preferences of patients with proximal ureteral stones. Materials and methods. Retrospective data regarding treatment preferences of patients diagnosed with symptomatic proximal ureteral stones between July 2018 and November 2021 at a single center were analyzed. …”
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The effect of physical interventions on pain control after orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. by Junxiong Li, Siyu Li, Hongjun Chen, Jingzhe Feng, Ya Qiu, Lihua Li

“…Of these, 28 studies using a visual analog scale (VAS) as an outcome indicator were included. …”
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Evaluation of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation for improving pain and cognitive function in elderly patients around the perioperative period of hip replacement surger... by Sujuan Xu, Kai Huang, Qing Jiang

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>We aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation(TEAS) in elderly patients around the perioperative period of hip replacement surgery.<h4>Methods</h4>The China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI), Wangfang Data, VIP database, SinoMed, PubMed, and Embase databases were searched for relevant publications until August 2024. …”
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Unique Design of Learning Studio Spaces: A Case Study of The Department of Applied Design and Fine Art Kabale University. by Akatwijuka, Onesmus

“…In contemporary, English language use, "atelier" can also refer to the Atelier Method, a training method for artists that usually takes place in a professional artist's studio. …”
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Unique Design of Learning Studio Spaces: A Case Study of the Department of Applied Design and Fine Art Kabale University. by Akatwijuka, Onesmus

“…In contemporary, English language use, "atelier" can also refer to the Atelier Method, a training method for artists that usually takes place in a professional artist's studio. …”
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Prevalence of Heterophoria in Tibetan Grade-One Students: The Lhasa Childhood Eye Study by Han Su, Jing Fu, Weiwei Chen, Zhaojun Meng, Lei Li, Wei Dai, Yao Yao

“…Ocular examinations were performed in participants, including ocular motility, distance and near visual acuity, cycloplegic autorefraction, and stereoacuity. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Corneal Morphological and Optical Parameters in Predicting DSAEK Surgery Outcome by Antonela Geber, Sanja Masnec, Miro Kalauz, Iva Bešlić, Ivan Škegro, Dina Lešin Gaćina, Sonja Jandroković, Ana Meter, Tomislav Kuzman

“…<i>Results</i>: The postoperative visual acuity improved significantly (<i>p</i> < 0.001). …”
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Changes in choriocapillaris blood flow density and associated factors affecting axial elongation in Chinese children and adolescents with mild to moderate myopia: a cross-sectional... by Xin Cui, Liping Chen, Hui Zheng, Xin Meng, Lu Tian, Bin Wu, Shiyong Xie, Wei Wang, Xuefeng Shi

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Spectrum of Scleral Lens Fit and Patient Compliance: A Single Center Retrospective Study by Oğuzhan Özçelik, Zeynep Özbek, Canan Aslı Yıldırım, İsmet Durak

“…Objectives: To discuss the results of scleral contact lens fit in patients with difficult corneal and ocular surface pathologies. Materials and Methods: This single-center, retrospective case-series included 49 eyes of 34 patients who underwent scleral lens fitting for visual acuity improvement from February 2018 to 2023. …”
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Asymptomatic ocular candida: a case outside the guidance by Roshnee Patel, Lena Wragg, Jas Virdee

“…Materials and Methods: A 76-year-old man was admitted under the medical team with reduced consciousness after a 3-day history of fever, diarrhoea and vomiting. …”
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Optical quality changes of the eye during peak SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in young adults by He Tian, Qian Fan, Wenjing Gao, Yan Wang

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Baseline functional connectivity of the basal forebrain-cortical circuit predict taVNS treatment response in primary insomnia: a randomized controlled trial and fMRI study by Meng Qi, Yiting Huang, Runru Mai, Zhaoxian Yan, Biyun Xu, Bo Liu, Yue Zhang

“…Conclusions Our findings suggest that taVNS may alleviate symptoms of primary insomnia through modulation of basal forebrain connectivity with visual, sensorimotor, and medial prefrontal cortical regions. …”
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Lamellar Macular Holes: The Role of Microperimetry in Functional Assessment by Simone Donati, Paola Della Valle, Elias Premi, Marco Mazzola, Laura Lo Presti, Claudio Azzolini

“…The aim of our observational cross-sectional study was to evaluate the association between visual function and anatomical characteristics of LMH, considering in particular different subtypes of LMH and their features. …”
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