COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF PATIENTS WITH ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS AND NON-RADIOGRAPHIC AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS by I. А. Cherentsova, E. N. Otteva, A. B. Ostrovsky

“…Objective: to study clinical presentations, disease activity, and functional impairments  in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis  (nr-axSpA).Subjects and methods. A total of 153 patients were examined in the period 2010 to 2013. …”
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A minimally invasive technique for correcting extra-articular malunions of metacarpal fractures by Zitao Han, Xu Zhang, Yadong Yu, Xiaoliang Yang, Wei Du, Guisheng Zhang

“…Abstract Purpose This study aimed to assess the efficiency of a minimally invasive technique for correcting malunions of extra-articular metacarpal fractures, followed by percutaneous fixation using a cemented K-wire frame. Methods From January 2018 to January 2022, 31 patients (31 malunions of extra-articular metacarpal fractures) were treated. …”
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Comparison of Macular Choroidal Thickness and Volume between Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma and Pseudoexfoliative Syndrome by Fan Li, Lihua Ma, Yulei Geng, Xiaowei Yan, Hengli Zhang, Guangxian Tang, Qingli Shang

“…There was no association between the macular choroidal thickness of various macular regions and visual field mean defect (MD) in group A (all P>0.05). …”
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Substantia Nigra Echogenicity Signal Correlated with Clinical Features in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease in Xinjiang by Rurui Wei, Yan Zhang, Peishan Li, Zeheng Xu, La Zhang, Yan He, Qinfen Wu, Youcai Shi, Yang Yuan, Abudula Aisha

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between SN signatures and clinical features in PD patients in a multiethnic region of China. Methods. A total of 147 patients with PD were included in the study, and all of whom had underwent a TCS examination. …”
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Is fibromyalgia secondary to rheumatic diseases? by E. G. Filatova, N. A. Melikova, E. S. Filatova, A. M. Lila

“…In rheumatic diseases (RD), the frequency of FM is higher than in the general population, but the question remains whether it is a secondary disease, a complication of RD or an independent comorbid disorder.Objective: to determine whether FM in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a secondary or an independent comorbid disorder.Material and methods. The study involved 127 patients who were divided into three groups. …”
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Glucocorticosteroids and Postradiation Macular Edema: Rationale for Choice of Therapy and Efficacy of Use by I. E. Panova, A. A. Bikhovsky, E. V. Samkovich, E. M. Svistunova

“…Early diagnosis of PMO, as well as the use of intravitreal dexamethasone implant (“Ozurdex”) determines high efficiency of treatment and maximum visual rehabilitation of patients.…”
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Comparison of three cryotherapy techniques for early post-TKA pain control in terms of efficacy and patient satisfaction: a randomized controlled trial by Keerati Chareancholvanich, Worawut Keesukpunt, Chaturong Pornrattanamaneewong, Rapeepat Narkbunnam, Atthakorn Jarusriwanna

“…This study aimed to evaluate and compare three cryotherapy techniques in terms of efficacy and patient satisfaction in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods This prospective randomized study included 108 patients who were scheduled for primary unilateral TKA. …”
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RiceLeafClassifier‐v1.0: A Quantized Deep Learning Model for Automated Rice Leaf Disease Detection and Edge Deployment by Oluwaseun O. Martins, Christiaan C. Oosthuizen, Dawood A. Desai

“…ABSTRACT Rice diseases critically threaten global food security, necessitating rapid, accurate detection methods. This study presents RiceLeafClassifier‐v1.0, a lightweight quantized convolutional neural network (CNN) that classifies five rice leaf conditions: blast, bacterial blight, brown spot, healthy, and red stripe, with high accuracy and real‐time performance. …”
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Comparative safety and efficacy of manual therapy interventions for cervicogenic headache: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Xueliang Xu, Yan Ling

“…Key outcomes included pain severity (visual analog scale, VAS), Neck Disability Index (NDI), Flexion-Rotation Test (FRT), and Headache Disability Inventory (HDI) at various follow-up timepoints.ResultsFourteen studies totaling 1,297 CGH patients were included. …”
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Incidence and Factors Related to Double Anterior Chamber Complications After Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty by Huang J, Asano K, Uchio E

“…However, one of the serious complications of DALK is Descemet membrane (DM) detachment, which can lead to double anterior chamber (DAC) and visual impairment. This study examines the incidence and factors related to the complication of DAC after DALK, including preexisting conditions such as atopic dermatitis (AD).Methods: This is a retrospective evaluation of all patients who underwent DALK from January 2019 to April 2024 in the Department of Ophthalmology, Fukuoka University Hospital. …”
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Pain Reduction After Laser Acupuncture Treatment in Geriatric Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: a Randomized Controlled Trial by Dwi R Helianthi, Christina Simadibrata, Adiningsih Srilestari, Edy R Wahyudi, Rudy Hidayat

“…Patients were assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS) and Lequesne index at baseline, after four sessions, after nine sessions and at 2 weeks after the treatment had been stopped. …”
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A workplace violence prevention program targeting high‐risk patients in emergency departments by Son Chae Kim, Jennifer Kaiser, Tracy Hosford, Carol Sadate‐Akhavi, Ashleigh Nurski, Thomas Bos, Chelsea Ciampa

“…Conclusion The use of signage posting as a persistent visual cue for high‐risk patients identified by ABRAT‐ED appears to be effective in reducing the overall violent event rates. …”
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Dual intra-articular injections of corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid versus single corticosteroid injection for ankle osteoarthritis: a randomized comparative trial by Inha Woo, Jeong-Jin Park, Chul Hyun Park

“…The Ankle Osteoarthritis Scale (AOS) was used as the primary outcome measure, and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and complications were used as secondary outcomes. …”
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Disruption of Multimodal Brain Networks and Structural-Functional Coupling in Adolescents with Major Depressive Disorder by Wang Y, Wei J, Yan Y, Wang M, Fan H, Du Y, Yang X, Ma X, Ma X

“…Multimodal brain imaging techniques offer a powerful method for exploring complex mental disorders. However, evidence focusing on the multimodal brain networks and structural-functional coupling in adolescent depression is still limited.Methods: Participants with major depressive disorder (MDD) were Han Chinese individuals aged 13 to 18 who had been unmedicated for at least two weeks. …”
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Recommendations for promoting affirming healthcare for gender and sexual minorities with intersecting marginalized identities by Rajinder Sonia Singh, Kim Zamarin, Kristen L. Eckstrand, Marisa Sklar, Robert Sturm, Cathleen Willging

“…The highest-ranked ideas by staff were to offer safe spaces characterized by an ambient atmosphere with trained personnel and LGBTQ+ visuals and to increase availability and funding for transgender providers and services delivered by transgender people and others skilled in caring for this community. …”
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Gram-negative bacteria activate cellular pathways in plaque microenvironment; Systems biology approach by Reza Ganjali, Mohammad Elahimanesh, Hamidreza Aghazadeh, Mohammad Najafi

“…Then, the cell networks were visualized using the Cytoscape software and enriched by the pathways of secretory proteins identified using Gene ontology (GO). …”
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In-depth meta-analysis: unilateral PKP demonstrates significant advantages in treating osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures—an expanded RCT study with GRADE scoring by Lin Xiao, Wei Li, Jingxin Yan, Lei Luo, Ting Li

“…While existing systematic reviews comparing unilateral and bilateral PKP approaches provide preliminary insights, they are limited by methodological inconsistencies and inconclusive evidence regarding comparative efficacy.MethodsWe conducted a comprehensive systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to July 2024, searching major English databases (Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) and Chinese databases (CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang).ResultsThe pooled analysis of 35 RCTs (N = 3,362) revealed no statistically significant differences between unilateral and bilateral PKP in long-term outcomes, including visual analog scale scores (P = 0.62), Oswestry Disability Index scores (P = 0.77), and Cobb angle correction (P = 0.64). …”
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Bias in carnivore diet analysis resulting from misclassification of predator scats based on field identification by Dana J. Morin, Summer D. Higdon, Jennifer L. Holub, David M. Montague, Michael L. Fies, Lisette P. Waits, Marcella J. Kelly

“…Advancements in noninvasive genetic sampling allow for molecular identification of predator scat, eliminating many issues associated with field identification methods. We collected scat samples once per month from June 2011 to May 2012 in western Virginia, USA, using morphological characteristics for field identification of the predator. …”
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Outcomes of Ureteral Stent Removal by Flexible Cystoscope Versus Semirigid Ureteroscope: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial by Ketan Mehra, Neeraj Agarwal, Ramanitharan Manikandan

“…In this study we compared semirigid ureteroscope with a flexible cystoscope for retrieving stents.Materials and Methods:It was a prospective randomized clinical trial including 100 patients. …”
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Is partial excision of the radial head safe and effective in all-arthroscopic treatment of terrible triad fractures? by Hyung Gyu Cho, Gyeong Hoon Lim, Min Su Joo, Jae Won Kim, Jun Ho Park, Jeong Woo Kim

“…Clinical outcomes were measured by visual analog scale score and assessment of instability, range of motion (ROM), and Mayo Elbow Performance Score. …”
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