Increased Degenerative Biomarkers in Females with Patellofemoral Pain: A Cross-Sectional Analysis with 6-Month Progression by Lori A. Bolgla, Tiana V. Curry-McCoy, Maya Giddens, Madelyn Overton, Bryaunna Barrera, Jasmine Crockett, Monte Hunter

“…Subjects with PFP rated pain using a 10 cm visual analog scale, and function using the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores-Patellofemoral (KOOS-PF) questionnaire. …”
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A novel hybrid convolutional and transformer network for lymphoma classification by Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar, Sankar Ganesh Sundaram, Muteb Nasser Almeshari, S. Sabarunisha Begum, E. Siva Sankari, Yousef A. Alduraywish, Waeal J. Obidallah, Fahad Mansour Alotaibi

“…Traditional diagnostic methods, limited by subjectivity and inconsistencies, highlight the need for advanced, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions. …”
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Data-Driven Multi-Scale Channel-Aligned Transformer for Low-Carbon Autonomous Vessel Operations: Enhancing CO₂ Emission Prediction and Green Autonomous Shipping Efficien... by Jiahao Ni, Hongjun Tian, Kaijie Zhang, Yihong Xue, Yang Xiong

“…Validated on a 22-dimensional real autonomous vessel dataset, MCAT reduces prediction errors by 12.5% MAE and 24% MSE compared to state-of-the-art methods, demonstrating superior robustness under noisy scenarios. …”
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Slow-Paced Breathing Intervention in Healthcare Workers Affected by Long COVID: Effects on Systemic and Dysfunctional Breathing Symptoms, Manual Dexterity and HRV by Marcella Mauro, Elisa Zulian, Nicoletta Bestiaco, Maurizio Polano, Francesca Larese Filon

“…Subsequently each case was instructed on how to perform a resonant SPB using visual heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback. They were then given a mobile video tutorial breathing protocol and asked to perform it three times a day (morning, early afternoon and before sleep). …”
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Design and Evaluation of ACAFiB-APP, a clinical decision support system for anticoagulant considerations in patients with atrial fibrillation by Ramin Ansari, Sorayya Rezayi, Ali Asghar Safaei, Reza Mollazadeh, Eisa Rezaei, Mahboobeh Khabaz Mafinejad, Soha Namazi, Keyhan Mohammadi

“…Dart programming language, the Flutter framework, and the Visual Studio editor were used to develop the application. …”
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Training State-of-the-Art Deep Learning Algorithms with Visible and Extended Near-Infrared Multispectral Images of Skin Lesions for the Improvement of Skin Cancer Diagnosis by Laura Rey-Barroso, Meritxell Vilaseca, Santiago Royo, Fernando Díaz-Doutón, Ilze Lihacova, Andrey Bondarenko, Francisco J. Burgos-Fernández

“…Non-invasive detection methods like Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) using Deep Learning (DL) are becoming more prominent. …”
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AI-Driven Innovation Using Multimodal and Personalized Adaptive Education for Students With Special Needs by Nesren Farhah, Muhammad Adnan, Ahmed Abdullah Alqarni, M. Irfan Uddin, Theyazn H. H. Aldhyani

“…Such XAI methods enable transparency in how models make decisions, thus allowing educators to understand the reasons for certain recommended learning paths.…”
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Radial-Probe Endobronchial Ultrasound as Part of Different Navigational Bronchoscopy Modalities in Combination with Cryobiopsy Could Be More than a Confirmation Tool: A Case Series by Nevenka Piskac Zivkovic, Maja Karaman Ilic, Suncana Divosevic, Hrvoje Feljan, Igor Nikolic, Zrinka Juros, Ana-Marija Sola, Sven Seiwerth, Dragan Schwarz, Ivica Mazuranic

“…In 5 out of 6 patients without a histopathological diagnosis, PPNs were not visualized by radial ultrasound. In the (ES-rEBUS) group of patients, 4 out of 18 had fewer than three biopsy samples collected per procedure, which means only an adjusted probe position has been applied, although diagnostic outcomes were achieved. …”
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The Impact of Leadership in Gender Diversity of Annual Meeting Speakers in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand by Minji Kim, BS, Ines C. Lin, MD, MSEd, FACS, Helen G. Hui-Chou, MD, FACS

“…Gender and race for each speaker were discerned based on perceived visual perceptions from photographs. Chi-square tests were performed to compare the gender and racial diversity between 2022 and 2023. …”
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The Role of Acupressure in Labor Pain Management: A Comprehensive Analysis of Efficacy and Maternal Outcomes by Meng Zhang, Yu Wang, Huixian Zhou, Siyuan Song, Jie Mu

“…Objectives: Labor pain management is a critical aspect of maternal care, with methods broadly classified as pharmacological and non-pharmacological. …”
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy for exercise: examining self-determined motivation, alongside readiness, confidence, and motivation to exercise by Martin J. Turner, Nick Frost, Leon Outar, Helen O'Connor, Renátó Tóth, László Tóth, László Tóth, Nanaki Chadha, Andrew G. Wood

“…One vehicle through which REBT might facilitate exercise engagement is through mechanisms associated with self-determination theory (SDT).MethodsIn the current paper, using a staggered multiple-baseline across-participants single-case experimental design, REBT is applied with two non-exercising participants via video conferencing. …”
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The effect of traditional Chinese exercises on low Back pain and disability in middle-aged and older adults: A systematic review by Yanan Qi, Miaoqing Zhuang, Rui Liang, Shazlin Shaharudin

“…The conducted meta-analysis demonstrated a notable decrease in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores [Mean Difference (MD) = −1.38, 95 % CI (−1.79, −0.97)] and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores [MD = −4.36, 95 % CI (−6.84, −1.87)] for patients suffering from LBP who practiced TCEs, compared to those in the control group. …”
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Protective Effects of Oleanolic Acid on Human Keratinocytes: A Defense Against Exogenous Damage by Marzia Vasarri, Maria Camilla Bergonzi, Manuela Leri, Rebecca Castellacci, Monica Bucciantini, Lucia De Marchi, Donatella Degl’Innocenti

“…Advanced imaging techniques were employed to visualize protein localization. <b>Results:</b> Results demonstrated that OA significantly improved cell viability and reduced intracellular ROS levels compared with those in controls. …”
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Comparison of one-year real-world outcomes between red (670 nm) subthreshold micropulse laser treatment and intravitreal aflibercept injection for treatment-naïve diabetic macular... by Wataru Kikushima, Yukiko Furuhata, Taiyo Shijo, Mizuki Matsumoto, Yoichi Sakurada, Daphne Viel Tsuru, Kenji Kashiwagi

“…Purpose: To evaluate the treatment outcomes of subthreshold micropulse laser (SMPL) with a wavelength of 670 nm (red) for treatment-naïve diabetic macular edema (DME). Methods: A retrospective observational study which included 42 eyes in 34 patients diagnosed with treatment-naïve DME was conducted. …”
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Concurrent Viewing of H&E and Multiplex Immunohistochemistry in Clinical Specimens by Larry E. Morrison, Tania M. Larrinaga, Brian D. Kelly, Mark R. Lefever, Rachel C. Beck, Daniel R. Bauer

“…Using this approach, conventional H&E staining could be simultaneously viewed in color on a computer monitor alongside a monochrome video of the invisible IHC staining, while manually scanning the specimen. <b>Methods:</b> We have now simplified the microscope system to a single camera and increased the IHC multiplexing to four biomarkers using translational assays. …”
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Transcranial Approach versus Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approach during Midline Suprasellar Meningioma Resection—A Complication and Outcome-Based Study: A Meta-Analysis by Mohan Karki, Chandra Prakash Yadav, Bing Zhao

“…Both TCA and ETSA did not improve visual recovery and gross total resection, but only minimally influenced total clinical outcome. …”
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Smoking and bladder cancer: insights into pathogenesis and public health implications from a bibliometric analysis (1999–2023) by Yang Wang, Hancheng Zhou, Zhicheng Tang, Zhaohui He, Hui Zhuo, Yi Huang, Jianqiu Kong

“…Visual analyses were conducted using VOSviewer and CiteSpace software, focusing on contributions from countries, institutions, journals, authors and keywords. …”
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Impact of plant-based nanoparticles synthesized from Carica papaya and Bryophyllum pinnatum against selected microorganisms by Francis Aibuedefe IGIEBOR, Favour Chinaza MICHAEL, Ochoyama HARUNA, Beckley IKHAJIAGBE

“…Plant-based nanoparticles offer sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives to conventional methods, promising antibacterial properties in the face of antibiotic resistance and addressing global health concerns. …”
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1-year results of lumbar spinal stenosis surgery in Finland: a national FinSpine register study by Juho Hatakka, Inari Laaksonen, Joel Kostensalo, Keijo T Mäkelä, Henri Salo, Katri Pernaa

“…We aimed to assess the outcome of LSS surgery at 1 year postoperatively and to compare decompression surgery with or without fusion based on the Finnish national spine register FinSpine data. Methods: FinSpine data of surgically treated LSS from 2015 to 2022 was included. …”
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Fluocinolone acetonide 0.2 µg/day intravitreal implant in non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment: EU expert user panel consensus-based clinical recommendations by Uwe Pleyer, Carlos Pavesio, Elisabetta Miserocchi, Carsten Heinz, Helen Devonport, Víctor Llorenç, Tomás Burke, Vanda Nogueira, Laurent Kodjikian, Bahram Bodaghi

“…Abstract Background Non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye (NIU-PS) is an inflammatory disease, which can significantly impair visual acuity if not adequately treated. Fluocinolone-acetonide sustained-release-0.2 µg/day intravitreal (FAc) implants are indicated for prevention of relapse in recurrent NIU-PS. …”
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