Transdermal delivery of traditional Chinese medicine patch vs. NSAIDs patch for alleviating inflammation and relieving pain for early-stage knee osteoarthritis: a retrospective cas... by Shoufeng Wang, Jingtao Guan, Wanran Gong, Bingbo Bao

“…The main outcome measured was the alteration in Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score following treatment. …”
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Fractional CO𝟐 laser therapy for vulvar lichen sclerosus in adults by Xiaojuan Wang, Yisong Chen, Luwen Wang, Zhong Lin, Keqin Hua

“…The visual analogue scale (VAS) was to assess clinical symptoms. …”
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Clinical efficacy and biomechanical analysis of a novel hollow pedicle screw combined with kyphoplasty for the treatment of Kümmell disease by Shixiao Zhong, Hui Zhong, Kun Huang, Yayu Zhao, Wen Lei, Weichao Li

“…The visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Oswestry dysfunction index (ODI), anterior vertebral height (AVH), wedge‐shape affected vertebral Cobb angle (WCA), bisegmental Cobb angle (BCA), and complications were evaluated and compared in both groups. …”
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Bony healing of unstable thoracolumbar burst fractures in the elderly using percutaneously applied titanium mesh cages and a transpedicular fixation system with expandable screws. by Anica Eschler, Stephan Albrecht Ender, Katharina Schiml, Thomas Mittlmeier, Georg Gradl

“…The postoperative kyphotic angle (KA) and Cobb angle revealed significant improvements (KA 13.7° to 7.4°, p < 0.001; Cobb 9.6° to 6.0°, p < 0.002) with partial loss of reduction at final follow-up (KA 8.3°, Cobb 8.7°). VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) improved from 7.6 to 2.6 (p < 0.001). …”
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Knowledge towards Strabismus and Associated Factors among Adults in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia by Aragaw kegne Assaye, Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Natnael Lakachew Assefa, Betelhem Temesgen Yibekal

“…Knowledge of eye diseases is important in encouraging people to seek early treatment, which further helps in reducing the burden of visual impairment. Studies in Ethiopia showed that the level of good knowledge was 37%. …”
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Tracking Changes in Corticospinal Excitability During Visuomotor Paired Associative Stimulation to Predict Motor Resonance Rewriting by Giacomo Guidali, Nadia Bolognini

“…We recently introduced a visuomotor protocol (mirror–PAS, m-PAS) that pairs transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) over the primary motor cortex (M1) with visual stimuli of ipsilateral (to TMS) movements, leading to atypical corticospinal excitability (CSE) facilitation (i.e., motor resonance) during PAS-conditioned action observation. …”
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INTRAARTICULAR INJECTION OF HYALURONIC ACID AFTER ARTHROSCOPIC LAVAGE OF THE KNEE: LONG-TERM RESULTS by Lidia Vladimirovna Luchikhina, O A Mendel, D A Antonov

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficiency of arthroscopic lavage in combination with subsequent injection of hyaluronic acid into the joint cavity at shortand long-term follow-ups. Subjects and methods. Eighty-two patients with knee osteoarthrosis (OA) were examined in accordance with the American College of Rheumatology criteria. …”
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Inflammation-related biomarkers for intracardiac thrombosis in acute myocardial infarction: predictive value and mechanistic implications of NLR and LDL-C by Sijie Zhao, Zizhu Lian, Xiaoning Wang, Na Mei

“…This study evaluated the predictive value of inflammation biomarkers for ICT.MethodsThis retrospective case–control study included 8,999 AMI patients hospitalized at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University from January 2018 to December 2022, among whom 88 developed ICT. …”
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Osteoperiosteal versus osteochondral for autologous transplantation in the treatment of large cystic osteochondral lesions of the talus by Lequan Liu, Jiangtao Jin, Jinping Pan, Huikang Guo, Sen Li, Jisheng Li, Zheng Zhang

“…The aim of the study was to compare the short-term clinical and radiographic outcomes between patients undergoing AOPT and those undergoing AOCT for large cystic OLTs. Methods Patients who underwent AOPT or AOCT for medial large cystic OLTs between May 2019 and June 2023 were retrospectively evaluated. …”
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Mobility challenges for women: A case study of bus rapid transit Peshawar by Altaf Ayaz, Hamza Saleem, Muhammad Usama Bin Ayyub, Abdul Qadeer

“…Interviews were conducted for data collection, and statistical tools and methods were employed to analyze the results. The most common modes of travel to and from the BRT stations were walk (39%&45%) followed by Taxi/Rickshaw (32%each) and car/bike (15%&9%), respectively. …”
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ADJUSTABLE TRANSOBTURATOR SLING FOR TREATING PATIENTS WITH COMPLICATED STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE by D. D. Shkarupa, N. D. Kubin, O. Yu. Staroseltseva, A. O. Zaytseva, A. V. Pisarev, E. A. Shapovalova

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of this method, the long-term results of postoperative adjustment of the sling are necessary.Aim. …”
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RADIOSURGICAL TREATMENT OF BENIGN SMALL EYELID TUMORS by S. V. Saakyan, M. P. Kharlampidi, E. B. Myakoshina, R. A. Tatskov, G. A. Gusev

“…The use of the radiosurgical method with obligatory microsurgical technique for treating benign tumors of small sizes with the observance of the rules of radicalness and antiblasticity allows maintaining visual functions with simultaneous surgical treatment, providing normal anatomical and topographic correlations of the anterior segment of the eye and high quality of life of the patient.…”
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Comparative evaluation of the efficacy and safety of intra-articular administration of hyaluronic acid and glucocorticoids in the complex therapy of osteoarthritis by L. K. Peshekhonova, T. E. Kotelnikova, D. V. Peshekhonov, G. A. Kalashnik

“…The intensity of pain was assessed on a visual analog scale (VAS), the Lequesne index, the KOOS, WOMAC, and EQ-5D questionnaires were used. …”
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Retinal and Choroidal Changes in Children with Moderate-to-High Hyperopia by Yu Qian, Yingyan Ma, Qiurong Lin, Zhaoyu Xiang, Jun Qiang, Yan Xu, Haidong Zou

“…This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness, ganglion cell layer (GCL) thickness, and choroidal thickness in children with moderate-to-high hyperopia (MHH). Methods. This was a cross-sectional study that enrolled 53 children with MHH and 53 emmetropic children. …”
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Diclofenac sodium vs. dexketoprofen trometamol: selecting NSAIDs for managing postoperative inflammatory complications after third molar surgery—a randomized clinical trial by Mahmut Erkal, Cennet Neslihan Eroglu

“…Postoperative pain was assessed using a visual analogue scale at 4, 8, 12, and 24 h postoperatively, as well as on days 2 through 7. …”
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Relationship between Cardiovascular Diseases and Periodontal Disease – A Systematic Review by Hashmat Gul, Abdullah Imtiaz, Sehrish Sharif, Ali Abdullah, Saba Rehman, Atiqa Bashir

“…The common tests run to identify periodontal diseases were periodontal pocket depth, complete visual oral examination, including radiograph examinations, and plaque index monitoring. …”
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Pain without gain? A randomized crossover study on the impact of active and passive foam rolling on jump height and pain intensity by Lars Heinke, Sasha Javanmardi, Janis Alexander Zemke, Ludwig Rappelt, Jürgen Freiwald, Christian Baumgart, Daniel Niederer

“…Pain intensity was evaluated using a visual analog scale, while applied pressure was measured via force plates for active foam rolling and the weight applied to a custom device for passive foam rolling. …”
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Effects of dezocine with ropivacaine on epidural analgesia during labor: a randomized controlled trial by Bin Su, Panlian Qian, W. P. Zhang, Yi Hou, Yiyi Shen

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of dezocine with ropivacaine on epidural analgesia during labor.MethodsA total of 120 parturients were randomly divided into two groups (60 cases each). …”
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Comparative analysis of continuous pericapsular nerve group block and supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block for postoperative analgesia in total hip arthroplasty: a random... by Onur Baran, Ayhan Şahin, Cavidan Arar

“…Pain scores were assessed postoperatively using the Visual Analog Scale. Opioid consumption and rescue analgesia use were recorded for twenty-four hours. …”
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Ensuring road safety at regulated intersections in the presence of turning flows by O. S. Gasilova, M. V. Gryaznov, O. A. Pytaleva

“…Having compared the results of their own independently conducted studies, the authors came to the conclusion that ensuring road safety at controlled intersections in medium and large cities has a common scientific and methodological basis. Existing methods for calculating the duration of traffic light control cycles are aimed at ensuring maximum throughput in all directions of traffic at the intersection. …”
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