Use of Eye Care Services among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Laguna by Glenn Carandang, MD, MPH, Maria Victoria Rondaris, MD, MPH, Genejane Adarlo, MD, MEMME, PhD Candidate

“…Specific objectives were to describe the prevalence and risk factors for diabetic retinopathy (DR) in a group of diabetic patients referred for retinal evaluation from different internists in Laguna by screening using digital retinal photography. Methods: The study was a hospital-based mixed method study involving two portions: quantitative (cross-sectional) and qualitative. …”
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Lateral position posterior surgery followed by supine position anterior surgery in a single stage (LP-A) for the treatment of cervical spinal cord anterior severe dynamic compressi... by Qiang Zhang, Shunqiang Sun, Jinkai Liu, Zequn Zhang, Yuan Xue

“…Abstract Purpose To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the lateral position posterior surgery ahead of the anterior surgery (LP-A) in a single stage for releasing the cervical spinal cord from short-term severe anterior compression. Methods The severe stenosis with dynamic compression defined as Vaccaro`s system degree 3 or 4 with neurological symptoms aggravation when flexion or extension of the cervical spine. …”
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What is the impact of biological treatment on sleep quality in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps patients: a retrospective cross-sectional study by Danah Althomaly, Mai Almasoud, Arulanantham Zechariah Jebakumar, Khalid Aldilaijan

“…The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of dupilumab treatment on sleep quality in patients with CRSwNP. Methods A single-institutional, retrospective chart review was conducted on adult patients who received biological treatment (dupilumab) for CRSwNP. …”
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Comparative efficacy of Nice knot versus lag screw in augmenting locking plate fixation for comminuted clavicular fractures: a retrospective cohort study by Huaxian Huang, Chaoran Hu, Yongfei Cao, Qin Luo, Chaode Cen, Honghao Yuan, Yungui Li, Aixin Cao

“…The general information, intraoperative conditions, postoperative clinical outcomes, and imaging results of patients in both groups were recorded and compared. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score, Constant-Murley score, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score and incidence of complications were assessed between the two groups. …”
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PSAT1 is upregulated by METTL3 to attenuate high glucose-induced retinal pigment epithelial cell apoptosis and oxidative stress by Xiaofeng Du, Yanting Wang, Fan Gao

“…Abstract Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a major ocular complication of diabetes mellitus, and a significant cause of visual impairment and blindness in adults. Phosphoserine aminotransferase 1 (PSAT1) is an enzyme participating in serine synthesis, which might improve insulin signaling and insulin sensitivity. …”
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Managing water dynamics for optimal outcomes in unilateral biportal endoscopic surgery: preliminary results in a new operative channel by Qian-Liang Wang, Jian-Peng Chen, Yu-Jian Peng, Jun Dai, Xiao-Feng Liu, Jun Yan

“…An excessive water flow pressure can worsen postoperative multifidus swelling and elevate the patient's leg pain visual analogue scale (VAS) score at 1 week (r = 0.442, P = 0.016, r = 0.394, P = 0.034). …”
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Dengue’s climate conundrum: how vegetation and temperature shape mosquito populations and disease outbreaks by Nur Athen Mohd Hardy Abdullah, Nazri Che Dom, Siti Aekball Salleh, Rahmat Dapari, Nopadol Precha

“…This study aims to assess the effects of microclimate, vegetation, and Aedes species distribution on dengue transmission in distinct hotspot and non-hotspot locations. Methods This cohort study was conducted in two sites within Selangor, Malaysia: a recurrent dengue hotspot and a non-dengue hotspot. …”
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Local therapy of the knee osteoarthritis: results of a multicenter study of meloxicam by N. V. Toroptsova, A. A. Bagretsova, A. V. Bursikov, E. V. Kuzmicheva

“…The following indicators were studied: intensity of pain during movement on a visual analogue scale (VAS), affected knee circumference (AKC); Lequesne and WOMAC indices; patient global health assessment (PGHA) according to VAS; response to therapy, tolerability according to the number of adverse reactions (AR), safety according to blood and urine tests.Results and discussion. …”
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Impact of influenza-like illnesses on health state utility value among Japanese children and adults by Taito Kitano, Shinya Tsuzuki

“…Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of ILIs on utility value in a Japanese population. Methods We conducted an online survey between March and June 2024 to evaluate the impacts of ILIs on health-related quality of life, using a Japanese version of the EuroQol 5 Dimensions 5 Levels (EQ-5D-5 L) and EuroQol visual analog scale (EQ-VAS). …”
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Development of a nasal spray containing aminocaproic acid and a copolymer of <i>N</i>-vinylpyrrolidone and 2-methyl-5-vinylpyridine for use in the prevention of influenza and other... by A. S. Karpova

“…Quantitation of the active substances in the resulting drug was conducted using a previously reported high performance liquid chromatography method. A preliminary evaluation of the drug’s shelf life was performed via stability studies using the accelerated aging method.Results. …”
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27-GAUGE MICRO INCISION BIOPSY TECHNIQUE FOR TUMORS OF THE IRIS AND CILIARY BODY by K. Scripsema Nicole, T. Finger Paul

“…Purpose.To evaluate a 27-gauge aspiration-cutter technique for biopsy of anterior segment neoplasia. Methods. In this retrospective case review, all patients had clinically diagnosed iris or ciliary body tumors. …”
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Research on target localization and adaptive scrubbing of intelligent bathing assistance system by Ping Li, Ping Li, Shikai Feng, Hongliu Yu

“…Existing bathing systems are limited by their lack of intelligence and adaptability, reliance on caregivers, and the complexity of their control algorithms. Although visual sensors are widely used in intelligent systems, current intelligent bathing systems do not effectively process depth information from these sensors.MethodsThe scrubbing task of the intelligent bath assist system can be divided into a pre-contact localization phase and a post-contact adaptive scrubbing phase. …”
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Calcification of Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lenses with a Hydrophobic Surface Following Uneventful Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty by Urszula Kołodziejska, Monika Udziela, Ewaryst Mendyk, Michał Rawski, Krzysztof Skrzypiec, Anna Gumieniczek, Jacek P. Szaflik

“…Analysis included demographic data, indication for Descemet’s striping automated endothelial keratoplasty, ocular comorbidities, intraocular lens specification, complications, postoperative course, incidence of lens exchange due to intraocular lens opacification, and corrected distance visual acuity (Snellen) before surgery and before and after intraocular lens opacification. …”
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Latent class analysis for health-related quality of life in nurses in China by Yan Zhao, Bei Yang, Jianying Chu, Jianying Chu

“…The low-level group had the lowest EQ visual analog scale (EQ-VAS) score (F = 75.217, P &lt; 0.001) and the highest K10 score (F = 61.90, P &lt; 0.001). …”
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Research on Landscape Perception of Urban Parks Based on User-Generated Data by Wei Ren, Kaiyuan Zhan, Zhu Chen, Xin-Chen Hong

“…The analysis methods of FCN, LDA, and LSTM were incorporated into the workflow. …”
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Evaluating the effect of VersaWrap tendon protector on functional outcomes in operative tendon repairs by Yaw Adu, Justin Harder, Cameron Cox, Gracie Baum, Evan J. Hernandez, Brendan J. MacKay

“…We conducted a study to assess the efficacy of VersaWrap in improving clinical outcomes related to adhesions and tethering in tendon repairs involving the hand.Materials &amp; methodsAge, sex, injury type, mechanism of injury, visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores, active and passive range of motion (ROM), percent return to normal function, and patient-reported outcomes forms (QuickDASH) were collected at baseline and routine follow up visits. …”
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The effect of tuinatherapy with chamomile oil extract on the severity of back pain in female operating room technologists: A randomized clinical trial by Seyedeh Maryam Seyedi, Soheila Bakhtiari, Mahboubeh Valiani

“…Pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) both before and after the intervention. …”
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Molecular mechanisms after optic nerve injury: Neurorepair strategies from a transcriptomic perspective by Xiaxue Chen, Muyang Wei, Guangyu Li

“…Retinal ganglion cells, a crucial component of the central nervous system, are often affected by irreversible visual impairment due to various conditions, including trauma, tumors, ischemia, and glaucoma. …”
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The range of clinical manifestations of congenital glaucoma found in people seeking consultation at the Helmholtz National Medical Research Center of Eye Diseases by L. A. Katargina, A. A. Sorokin, N. N. Arestova, A. Yu. Panova, T. B. Kruglova, L. V. Kogoleva, T. V. Sudovskaya

“…New objective criteria are needed to assess the severity and prognosis of PCG, which is important for the preservation of visual functions, prevention of low vision and blindness.…”
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Acid-Base Indicator Properties of Synthesized Phenylhydrazones: 4-(2-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl) Hydrazono) Methyl)-2 Methoxy Phenol and 4-(2-(2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazono) Methyl) Benzene-1... by Cedric D. K. Amengor, Abena Brobbey, Isaac Ayensu, Emmanuel Orman, Paul Peprah, Billy Mawunyo Abudey, Seth Junior Ayihi, Claudia Naa Dedei Attoh, Alberta Ade, Paul Kwesi Sodzi, James Sarpong Aboagye

“…IND-X and IND-Y were shown to be similar in behaviour to phenolphthalein, methyl orange, and methyl red as visual indicators after preliminary evidence of sharp colour changes in acid, alkaline, and neutral pH solutions. …”
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