Computer Vision Syndrome in Medical Students in a Teaching Hospital a Cross sectional Observational Study by Muhsin Hashim, Rajesh B. Gotekar

“…Aims: The aim of the study was to find the association of screen time with dry eye disease (DED) in medical students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study conducted at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College and Hospital, Sangli. …”
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Reducing process time of PV module lamination by using double-side heating system by Sraisth, Mansour Djamel Eddine, Öz Aksel Kaan, Gebhardt Paul, Klaus Daniel, Wellens Christine

“…This effect was evaluated by comparing the gel content of encapsulants treated with different heating methods, including single-side and double-side heating systems. …”
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Effect of microstructure differences on the thermal and mechanical behaviors of porous cementitious composites using phase change materials by Md Suman Mia, Satya Medepalli, Yuya Takahashi, Koichi Tsuchiya, Tetsuya Ishida

“…X-ray computed tomography (CT) was used to visualize the three-dimensional (3D) microstructures of the PoroPCM specimens. …”
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A hybrid XAI-driven deep learning framework for robust GI tract disease diagnosis by Fadl Dahan, Jamal Hussain Shah, Rabia Saleem, Muhammad Hasnain, Maira Afzal, Taha M. Alfakih

“…Even with the advancement in machine learning and explainable AI for medical image analysis, existing methods tend to have high false negative rates which compromise critical disease cases. …”
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The impact of bariatric surgery on gut microbiota: a bibliometric analysis of research trends and scientific contributions by Shuaichang Gong, Xiabiao Zhang, Xiabiao Zhang, Xiaoliang Chen, Ping Wan, Longfei Zhou, Jun Zhang

“…However, there has been no systematic bibliometric analysis exploring the relationship between BS and GM to date.MethodsWe conducted a literature search on BS and GM from January 1, 1981, to May 25, 2024, within the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). …”
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A qualitative study of the family caregiver burden for caregivers of children with congenital cataracts from a social ecosystem theory perspective by Yuchen Du, Aixiao Wang, Chunjie Wang, Yanyan Chen, Yaoyao Lin

“…Abstract Background Congenital cataracts are one of the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness in children, and treatment and rehabilitation are highly dependent on family caregivers. …”
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Prediction of the Possibility of Hemorrhagic Syndrome during Combined Antiplatelet Therapy According to the Krasnodar Region Registry by Z. G. Tatarintseva, E. D. Kosmacheva, S. V. Kruchinova, V. A. Akinshina, A. A. Khalafyan

“…To develop a model and software module for predicting possible bleeding in patients with ACS combined with AF taking three-component antithrombotic therapy.Materials and Methods. To build prognostic models for the development of hemorrhagic syndrome, a statistical method was used for classification trees and the neural network procedure implemented in the STATISTICA package. …”
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Zoonotic disease outbreaks reported under India's Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, 2018–2023: a cross-sectional analysis of national surveillance dataResearch in context... by Mogan Kaviprawin, Mohankumar Raju, Manikandanesan Sakthivel, Archana Ramalingam

“…We conducted a mixed Poisson regression to estimate the change (β coefficient) in outbreaks over the years and visualized maps in R software. Findings: Of the 6948 outbreaks reported in IDSP, 583 (8.3%) were zoonotic, with a median of seven monthly zoonotic outbreaks. …”
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Patient Experience of Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease: Qualitative Patient and Clinician Interviews Informing the Development of a Conceptual Model by Jeffrey L. Bennett, Asha Paireddy, Charlotte Cox, Megan Mayhew, Julia Stein, Teresa Gasalla, Béatrice Tugaut

“…This study explored the patient experience of MOGAD through concept elicitation interviews with patients with MOGAD and clinicians to develop a conceptual model of MOGAD. Methods A preliminary conceptual model of MOGAD signs, symptoms, treatments, and HRQoL impacts was developed based on a review of the published literature. …”
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Pictogram comprehension and medication-use literacy among undergraduate students: a cross-sectional survey study by Kritsanee Saramunee, Bunleu Sungthong, Chatmanee Taengthonglang, Wiraphol Phimarn

“…This study assessed the understanding of USP-DI pictograms and medication-use literacy, and explored factors associated with pictogram comprehension.Methods: A cross-sectional survey using a structured questionnaire was conducted among 637 university students between August 2023 and April 2024. …”
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Electroacupuncture alleviated post-stroke cognitive impairment via the mTOR/NLRP3-mediated autophagy-inflammatory pathway by Jiawang Lang, Jianchang Luo, Jiachen Lang, Luodan Wang, Wenbin Xu, Jie Jia, Zhipeng Zhao, Boxu Lang

“…This study aimed to assess the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on PSCI and the role of the mTOR/NLRP3-mediated autophagy-inflammatory pathway in this process. Methods The rat focal cerebral ischemia model was established using middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). …”
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The Role of Stress in Venipuncture Pain in Adolescents: Secondary Analysis of a Prospective Observational Study by Joel Brown, Zoe Ademuyiwa, Elizabeth Wu-Chen, Hadas Nahman-Averbuch

“…Before the blood draw, participants were asked to rate their venipuncture-related stress level using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Following venipuncture, participants rated their pain intensity and pain unpleasantness using the VAS. …”
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Use of Dexamethasone for Severe Fatigue in the Advanced Cancer Population: A Brief Report by Gemma Ingham, Kat Urban, Yinyin Phyo, Jane Hunt, Penelope Tuffin, Davinia Seah

“…Fatigue scores were assessed using the symptom assessment scale (SAS) and visual analogue fatigue scale (VAFS). Adverse events were graded using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE). …”
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Clinical Effect of Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Internal Fixation Combined with Injured Vertebrae Bone Grafting in the Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fractures in Orth... by Guoce Fei, Huaru Yan

“…To observe the clinical effect of minimally invasive percutaneous pedicle screw internal fixation combined with injured vertebrae bone grafting in the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures in orthopedic surgery. Methods. A total of 132 patients with thoracolumbar fractures admitted to the hospital were enrolled between January 2020 and April 2021. …”
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Clinician-Focused Connected Health Requirements Gathering for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Through Clinical Journey Mapping: Design Science Study by Richard Harris, Deirdre Murray, Angela McSweeney, Frederic Adam

“…MethodsThis study uses a design science approach where a sample artifact is presented to a relevant audience for review and feedback and is then leveraged to work iteratively toward an improved, final artifact. …”
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Abnormal anorectal manometric and sensory functions in patients with functional anorectal pain by Hongyan Zheng, Yanlan Wu, Sangsang Wu, Fan Liu, Jiande D. Z. Chen, Dan Chai, Min Ni

“…Pain was assessed in the FARP group using the visual analog scale (VAS) and psychological status using the Hamilton Anxiety and Depression scales. …”
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A framework for cyber threat modeling and risk assessment in smart city environments by Mariya Ouaissa, Mariyam Ouaissa, Zineb Nadifi, Sarah El Himer, Yassine Al Masmoudi, Ali Kartit

“…A Data Flow Diagram (DFD) is constructed to visualize the interactions and pinpoint critical assets. …”
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Comparison of Diagnostic Accuracy of Lever Sign Test with Arthroscopic Findings by M Birami, E Nasiri, Gh.R Fallahmohammadi, S Ghaffari

“…The aim of the present study was to evaluate the reliability and diagnostic value and outcome of the Lever test.Methods:In this prospective diagnostic study, 154 patients who were candidates for arthroscopic surgery were evaluated. …”
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Supervised—not voluntary—upper limb exercise enhances vestibular function in Parkinson’s disease by Federica Ginanneschi, David Cioncoloni, Carla Battisti, Armando Bucciarelli, Federica Dominici, Roberto Marconi, Alessandro Rossi, Lucia Monti

“…Rating Scale (UPDRS) Part III and Hoehn and Yahr scale were used for clinical evaluation.ResultsA significant improvement in vestibular SOT values was observed only in subjects belonging to the SE group (55.6 ± 14.9 pre-training vs. 65 ± 11.2 post training, p = 0.017). Somatosensory and visual SOT scores did not change after training in any group. …”
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Incidence of Distal Embolization during Peripheral Intervention using the NAV-6 Embolic Protection System by Timothy C. Huber, Younes Jahangiri Noudeh, John F. Angle, Daniel Sheeran, Megan Tracci, Luke Wilkins

“…The presence of ED was determined through visual inspection after retrieval of the device or from filling defects identified during digital subtraction angiography with the device deployed. …”
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