Evaluation of a Bayesian Belief Network tool for translating science and informing policy: the case of antibiotic misuse in Tanzania by Miss Madeleine Clarkson, Dr Katherine L Keenan, Dr Edward Lavender, Prof Stephen E Mshana, Dr Martha F Mushi, Prof Matthew TG Holden, Dr V Anne Smith

“…Thus, the supportive presence of researchers during engagement proved an essential component speeding users’ use of the tool and establishing the tools additional value as a visual aid in co-productive discussions. Conclusions: The study shows the value of BBN visuals for translating system-complexities to non-expert audiences can be further enhanced by interactive engagement (afforded by a web-based application) and the support of researchers during model exploration. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Ophthalmic Steroids in the Management of Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy: A Systematic Review by Adriono GA, Triyoga IF, Kadharusman MM, Victor AA, Djatikusumo A, Yudantha AR, Hutapea MM

“…Overall, eight out of nine studies revealed visual acuity improvement from baseline to final follow-up, although only two studies reported significant results (0.33 ± 0.29 logMAR and 0.66 ± 0.28 logMAR) to final follow-up (0.16 ± 0.27 logMAR and 0.36 ± 0.31 logMAR). …”
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NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR LOCAL THERAPY OF BACK PAIN SYNDROME by N. A. Shostak, A. A. Klimenko, D. Y. Andriyashkina

“…NANOPLAST forte can be recommended as an effective and safe method of local therapy in case of back pains.…”
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Survey of Glaucoma Practice Patterns Among Members of The Philippine Glaucoma Society by Edgar Felipe U. Leuenberger, MD, DPBO, James Paul S. Gomez, MD, DPBO, Karlo Paolo L. Alejo, MD, DPBO, Robert Edward T. Ang, MD, DPBO, Maria Zita Zagala-Meriales, MD, DPBO, Pamela C. Allarey, MD, DPBO, Aldo Mar B. Cariaga, MD, DPBO, John Mark S. De Leon, MD, DPBO, Sammy L. Ang, MD, DPBO

“…Objective: To identify the glaucoma clinical practice patterns among the members of the Philippine Glaucoma Society (PGS) from 2015 to 2016 using an online survey. Methods: An online link was sent to each consenting PGS member which directed them to two poll sites. …”
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UAV-OVD: Open-Vocabulary Object Detection in UAV Imagery via Multi-Level Text-Guided Decoding by Lijie Tao, Guoting Wei, Zhuo Wang, Zhaoshuai Qi, Ying Li, Haokui Zhang

“…Although the majority of existing methods are developed under closed-set assumptions, and some recent studies have begun to explore open-vocabulary or open-world detection, their application to UAV imagery remains limited and underexplored. …”
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The Use of Large Language Models and Their Association With Enhanced Impact in Biomedical Research and Beyond by Huzi Cheng, Wen Shi, Bin Sheng, Aaron Y. Lee, Josip Car, Varun Chaudhary, Atanas G. Atanasov, Nan Liu, Yue Qiu, Qingyu Chen, Tien Yin Wong, Yih‐Chung Tham, Ying‐Feng Zheng

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Incidence and Risk Factors for Femoral Malrotation Following Intramedullary Nailing of Trochanteric Fractures: A CT-Based Analysis by Chao Han M.D, Xiao-dan Li M.D, Zhe Han M.D, Qiang Dong M.D

“…The impact of differences in anteversion on long-term clinical outcomes, including Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores and Harris Hip Scores (HHS), was assessed through follow-up evaluations. …”
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Multimodal Digital Learning and Local Indigenous Frameworks to Enhance Critical Thinking in History Learning by Suci Rahayu, Sariyatun Sariyatun, Leo Agung Sutimin, Deny Tri Ardianto

“…Experts reviewed the teaching materials and considered them “highly appropriate” with regard to content, accuracy, and visual appeal as well as interactivity. Students’ engagement in learning increased, especially with the interactive visual and audio elements, which fostered a greater bond to the historical narratives. …”
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Preliminary insights into serum metabolomics in atrophic myopic maculopathy: potential link to fatty acid metabolism dysregulation by Yuanyuan Fan, Bintao Xie, Lifeng Chen, Mengai Wu, Li Lin, Zhijie Wang, Bin Zheng

“…Abstract Introduction: Atrophic myopic maculopathy (AMM) causes irreversible and progressive visual impairment. Metabolomics offers a valuable opportunity for exploring the pathological mechanisms of AMM and identifying potential therapeutic targets. …”
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Assessment of Relationship between Neovascularization Type Using Wide Field Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Eyes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy by Akshita Aggarwal, Dibya Prabha, Brijesh Takkar, Sobha Sivaprasad, Padmaja Kumari Rani

“…Ischemic index (ISI), nonperfusion area, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and the need for adjunctive interventions (additional laser or vitreoretinal surgery) were correlated with treatment response to panretinal photocoagulation (PRP). …”
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Histological study of potassium 2-((4-amino-5-(morpholinomethyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-yl)thio)acetate (PKR-173) corrective influence on the chickens liver state in the condition of... by R. O. Shcherbyna, Ye. V. Vashchyk

“…In order to confirm the visual data according to the task, a semi-quantitative assessment of the PKR-173 and thiotriazoline corrective effect on chickens liver parenchyma morphological state was carried out. …”
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SwinConvNeXt: a fused deep learning architecture for Real-time garbage image classification by B. Madhavi, Mohan Mahanty, Chia-Chen Lin, B. Omkar Lakshmi Jagan, Hari Mohan Rai, Saurabh Agarwal, Neha Agarwal

“…Inadequate waste management poses a significant and multifaceted global challenge. The conventional method of segregating waste is a time-consuming and ineffective method that wastes human power and money. …”
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The Relationship Between Preferred Learning Styles and Academic Achievement of Undergraduate Health Sciences Students Compared to Other Disciplines at a Middle Eastern University U... by Gangadharan S, Al Mezeini K, Gnanamuthu SS, Al Marshoudi KA

“…Visual learners prefer observing; Aural learners favor listening to lectures; Reading/Writing learners engage through texts and notes; Kinesthetic learners benefit from tactile activities.Purpose: To compare learning style preferences of undergraduate health sciences students with other disciplines and examine the relationship between VARK scores and academic performance.Methods: A cross-sectional study of 347 undergraduate students recorded demographic data and responses to the Arabic version of the VARK questionnaire. …”
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Ahmed drainage valve surgery in the various forms of glaucoma in children by T. N. Iureva, O. I. Mikova, N. V. Volkova, I. V. Pomkina

“…Antihypertensive drug therapy gives only a partial effect in these cases, but excessive post-operative scarring nullifies results of fistulizing surgery even with antimetabolites and requires, as a rule, of numerous surgical procedures with transient hypotensive effect and following inexorable decrease of visual function.Purpose. To assess the level and duration of the hypotensive effect and nature of the complications of Ahmed valve system implantation with various forms of glaucoma in children.Patients and methods. …”
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Immunological parameters of maternal peripheral blood as predictors of future pregnancy outcomes in patients with unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss by Yingrong Li, Irene X. Y. Wu, Xuan Wang, Jinlu Song, Quan Chen, Weiru Zhang

“…Additionally, models were visualized by constructing dynamic and static nomograms. …”
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Efficacy and safety of intracameral betamethasone versus dexamethasone at the end of phacoemulsification by Amira F.Z. El Hewehi, Khaled G. Abu Eleinen, Sherif A. Eissa, Moataz H. Osman

“…All patients were evaluated for anterior chamber inflammation (cells and flare), LogMAR best-corrected visual acuity, corneal endothelial cell count, pachymetry, and intraocular pressure (IOP) 14 days after surgery. …”
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Comparison of efficacy and safety between unilateral biportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus uniportal endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion f... by Yi Ding, Hao Chen, Gang Wu, Tao Xie, Liulong Zhu, Xuepeng Wang

“…There were no significant differences in the intraoperative blood loss, hospital length of stay, complication rate, visual analogue scale scores, or Oswestry disability index between the two groups. …”
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Effect of Hemodialysis on Glaucoma Patients by Hendricks TM, Quist TS, Wang K, Antes LM, Boese EA

“…Tina M Hendricks,1 Tyler S Quist,1 Kai Wang,2 Lisa M Antes,3 Erin A Boese1 1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; 2Department of Statistics, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA; 3Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USACorrespondence: Erin A Boese, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Iowa, 200 hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA, Tel +1 319 356 3938, Fax +1 319 353 7699, Email erin-boese@uiowa.eduPurpose: Prospective study to determine if patients with glaucoma are at increased risk of intraocular pressure (IOP) fluctuation and changes in ocular perfusion pressure (OPP) during hemodialysis (HD) sessions when compared to patients without glaucoma.Patients and Methods: Patients undergoing HD at the University of Iowa for end-stage renal disease were recruited. …”
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Exploring the Dynamics of Dietary Self-Monitoring Adherence Among Participants in a Digital Behavioral Weight Loss Program: Model Development Study by Hui Lin, Min Yang, Zhiheng Zhou, Yu Zhang, Ning Deng

“…Mechanistic contributions were visualized to analyze adherence patterns and the impacts of different interventions. …”
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Development of Modic Changes After Percutaneous Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Discectomy: From Risk Analysis to Prediction Modeling by Li L, Wang C, Zhang H, Lin A, Qu C, Sun Y, Tao H, Ma X

“…A nomogram was developed to visualize the model.Conclusion: This study explored the relevant risk factors of MC after PETD and visualized the prediction model by nomogram, which is beneficial to optimize the surgical scheme of PETD to improve the clinical efficacy.Keywords: Modic changes, percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal discectomy, lumbar disc disease, risk analysis…”
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