Gait kinetics before and after total hip arthroplasty in people with unilateral hip osteoarthritis. by Lingling Zhong, Patrick Wai-Hang Kwong, Jack Jiaqi Zhang, Ananda Sidarta, Clare Chung-Wah Yu

“…In this study, we explored the differences in hip moment and power between preoperative and postoperative states in unilateral hip OA and compared these patients with healthy controls.<h4>Methods</h4>A secondary analysis was conducted using a publicly available dataset. …”
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Acceptability of an AI-enabled family module in a mobile app for enhanced diabetes management: Patient and family perspectives by Sungwon Yoon, Rena Lau, Yu Heng Kwan, Huiyi Liu, Razeena Sahrin, Jie Kie Phang, Yichi Zhang, Nicholas Graves, Lian Leng Low

“…Inductive thematic analysis using the constant-comparative method was performed to identify and interpret patterns within the data. …”
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Architectural Decoration of Christian Churches in Some Regions of Caucasus between 10th and 11thCenturies: An Attempt to Reconstruct the Decorative Syste by Ekaterina Yu. Endoltseva, Nikolay I. Bystritskiy

“…Studying of the analogies from the neighboring regions (modern territory of Georgia, Armenia, Asia Minor, other parts of the Byzantine Empire) and using the modern methods of research (3D reconstructions) could permit to visualize many principal monuments (small forms and monumental decoration) that originate from the above-mentioned regions. …”
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Clinical performance analysis and cost-utility analysis of a mobile cataract surgery service in a rural setting in Thailand by Mantapond Ittarat, Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, Sunee Chansangpetch

“…Data on corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), quality of life (QOL) assessed by EQ-5D-5L questionnaire, and cost were prospectively collected at and compared between baseline and 3 months after treatment. …”
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Analysis of risk factors and establishment of prediction model for lower extremity deep vein thrombosis after lumbar fusion surgery by Yixiang Zhao, Xiangzhen Kong, Kangle Song, Zhenchuan Liu, Yuanqiang Zhang, Lei Cheng

“…Nomogram and dynamic nomogram were constructed to visualize the model, and the model was subsequently validated. …”
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Age-related changes of ocular blood flow detecting by laser speckle flowgraphy by N. V. Neroeva, O. V. Zaytseva, T. D. Okhotsimskaya, N. E. Shvetsova, O. I. Markelova

“…All examined persons had high visual acuity and normal blood pressure. The study was carried out on an LSFG-RetFlow device (Nidek). …”
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The Effect of 8 Weeks of Selected TRX Exercises on Pain Intensity and Static and Dynamic Balance of Non-Athlete Girls with Non-specific Chronic Back Pain by Samira Gholizade, Hoda Mozayani, Amirhosein Barati, Ataalah Barati

“…To measure the amount of pain, the analogical visual analog scale of pain (VAS) and static and dynamic balance were used by Biodex switching device. …”
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Retinal nerve fibre layer thickness and contrast sensitivity in HIV-infected individuals in South Africa: a case-control study. by Sophia Pathai, Stephen D Lawn, Helen A Weiss, Colin Cook, Linda-Gail Bekker, Clare E Gilbert

“…However, abnormalities in visual function have been reported in HIV-infected individuals despite effective viral suppression and the absence of retinal OIs. …”
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Advanced Defect Detection in Wrap Film Products: A Hybrid Approach with Convolutional Neural Networks and One-Class Support Vector Machines with Variational Autoencoder-Derived Cov... by Tatsuki Shimizu, Fusaomi Nagata, Maki K. Habib, Koki Arima, Akimasa Otsuka, Keigo Watanabe

“…With their delicate and reflective film wound around a core material, these products present formidable hurdles for conventional visual inspection systems. The complex task of identifying defects, such as unwound or protruding areas, remains a daunting endeavor. …”
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Efficiency and safety of Tapentadol with immediate release for postoperative analgesia in cardiac surgery patients by L. S. Sorokina, D. V. Fomina, M. A. Semenkova, A. A. Eremenko

“…The intensity of the pain syndrome during the patient’s motor activity (cough, deep breath) and at rest was assessed on a 100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS). As an additional objective criterion for the effectiveness of analgesia, the method of incentive spirometry was used. …”
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Patient Reported Outcomes Following Triple Arthrodesis for Adult Acquired Flat Foot Deformity: Minimum Two Year Follow Up by Tyler Kelly, Ashish Shah MD, Mila Scheinberg MD, MS

“…The purpose of this study was to identify patient-specific variables that independently influence PROMIS, Foot Function Index (FFI), and VAS scores as well as complication rates. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of patients that underwent Triple Arthrodesis at our facility from 2014-2021. …”
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Morphological and genetic demonstration of Cephalopina titillator in dromedary camels by Israa M. Essa, Mohammed H. Al-Saadi, Akram M. Amanah, Monyer Abdulamier Abd, Mansour J. Ali

“…Aim: This study aimed was to detect the prevalence rate of C. titillator in slaughtered camels, determining its morphology using the electron microscope, and confirming its species by the molecular phylogeny. Methods: A total of 200 slaughtered camels at different areas in Al Muthanna province (Iraq) were inspected visually to collect the parasite samples that identified initially based on their morphological characteristics. …”
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Which Kind of Prognosis is Better in the Treatment of Cervical and Lumbar Disc Herniation with Coblation Nucleoplasty? by Zhang R, Chen S, Han L, Xu B, Guo Y, Wang L

“…The clinical results were assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS), modified MacNab criteria, and efficacy. …”
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Development of Architecture for Connecting a System Module for People with Disabilities by A. A. Baskakov, A. G. Tarasov

“…This study is aimed at the development of basic system maintenance options, the analysis of exception cases under interacting with the user for further evaluation of the architecture efficiency, and the direct project development.   Materials and Methods. The architectural decision was carried out using the Unified Modeling Language (UML), which helps to build visual images of the life cycle and interaction of all components of the system. …”
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SRP-CR: Semantic and Representational Priors for Diffusion-Based Cloud Removal by Zhentao Zou, Ze Zhang, Yue Zhou, Xue Jiang

“…These semantic descriptions are further enriched by integrating them with local visual feature representations derived from degraded RS imagery. …”
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Four-Year Outcome of Aflibercept Treatment-Naïve Patients for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Evidence from a Clinical Setting by Yanel Gayadine-Harricham, Virginie Rufin, Sandrine Law-Koune, Thi Ha Chau Tran

“…Data including age, gender, and visual acuity measured on Early Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Study charts (ETDRS) and injection numbers were recorded. …”
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A hybrid deep learning model approach for automated detection and classification of cassava leaf diseases by G. Sambasivam, G. Prabu kanna, Munesh Singh Chauhan, Prem Raja, Yogesh Kumar

“…Traditional methods to diagnose these diseases are time-consuming, prone to error, and require expert knowledge, making automated solutions highly preferred. …”
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Morphological reflection of highly purified chondroitin sulfate action in patients with decompensated form of knee osteoarthritis by T. B. Minasov, A. M. Lila, A. G. Nazarenko, I. V. Sarvilina, N. V. Zagorodniy

“…Objective: to study the morphological reflection of the parenteral form of highly purified chondroitin sulfate (CS) action in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee joints (KJ) during total knee arthroplasty (TA).Patients and methods. An open, prospective, controlled, randomized study included 67 patients (24 men and 43 women aged 41—73 years) with stage III knee OA and grade 2 functional insufficiency. …”
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The Effect of Tissue Stretching and Release Strategies on Neck Muscles Fatigue and Pain Intensity in Office Workers Affected by Chronic Neck Pain: A Rater‐Blind, Semi‐Experimental... by Sinaz Niazi, Farzaneh Gandomi, Parviz Soufivand, Leila Ghazaleh

“…Neck pain and fatigue in neck extensors, upper trapezius, and sternocleidomastoid muscles were measured during 40 min of typing with a 45‐degree head flexion at baseline and immediately after a 6‐week intervention using visual analog scale and surface electromyography. …”
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Comparison of the standing balance between pole vaulters and soccer players in preseason and postseason by Katarzyna Dmitruk, Małgorzata Gałązka, Mirosława Cieślicka, Dariusz Soszyński, Robert Stępniak, Mariusz Klimczyk, Sergii S. Iermakov

“…Additionally, the analysis of pre and postseason balance system efficiency was performed in pole vaulters and soccer players as well. Material and Methods: To asses static balance system efficiency five pole vaulters and six soccer players were examined. …”
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