Scapula dyskinesis in medium‐sized full‐thickness rotator cuff tear after subacromial Lidocaine infiltration and rotator cuff reconstruction by Zoltán Nyőgér, Csenge A. Molnár, Norbert Szakály, Anna Várnagy, Tamás Terebessy, Tibor Gunther, Gábor Skaliczki

“…The aim of our study is to better understand the cause and the role of scapular dyskinesis in rotator cuff tears and evaluate changes in scapulothoracic kinematics after Lidocaine subacromial injection and surgery in patients with medium‐sized (1–3 cm) rotator cuff tear. Methods The scapular motion during humerus sagittal flexion of nine healthy persons (healthy group, HG) and nine persons with a medium‐sized rotator cuff tear (surgery group, SG) was investigated using the VICON motion capture system and upper limb evaluation in movement analysis software. …”
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Prevalence, coverage and effective coverage of refractive error in all age groups in Theni District, India by Ganesh-Babu Balu Subburaman, Sachin Gupta, Ashok Vardhan S, Dipankar Datta, Balagiri Sundar, Thulasiraj Ravilla

“…Design: Population-based cross-sectional study Methods: In 2017–2018 we recruited 24,327 participants through random cluster sampling. …”
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A comparative study of analgesic effect between ultrasound-guided posterior vis-a-vis lateral transversus abdominis plane block in patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy... by Rajib Sikder, Sankar Roy, Arunava Biswas, Dipasri Bhattacharya

“…The intensity of post-operative pain was evaluated by a 10 cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score at 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 24 h. …”
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CT-Free Attenuation Correction in Paediatric Long Axial Field-of-View Positron Emission Tomography Using Synthetic CT from Emission Data by Maria Elkjær Montgomery, Flemming Littrup Andersen, René Mathiasen, Lise Borgwardt, Kim Francis Andersen, Claes Nøhr Ladefoged

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The proposed method effectively reduces radiation exposure in paediatric PET/CT imaging by eliminating the need for AC CT scans. …”
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Comparison Of The Effect Of Moderate And High-Intensity Interval Training On Lactate Concentration, Some Inflammatory, And Oxidative Indicators Of Goalball Players by A Abdulelah Abbas Al-Hadeethi, F Taghian, Z Jawad Mohammed Al-Jawad, Kh Jalali Dehkordi

“…Purpose:Goalball is a sport for visually impaired athletes and can affect physiological indicators. …”
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Short-term outcomes of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty with biceps augmentation of subscapularis peel repair by Mohamad Y. Fares, Peter Boufadel, Jonathan Koa, Jaspal Singh, Ryan Lopez, Nabil Mehta, Kyle Achors, Joseph A. Abboud

“…Primary outcomes were American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon (ASES) scores and visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, which were assessed at 3, 6, and 12 months, as well as changes in range of motion values. …”
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Differential effects of clary sage (Salvia sclarea L.) oil and linalyl acetate on depression levels in diabetic foot ulcer patients with T2DM: a randomized blinded controlled trial by Ji Won Son, Purum Kang, Sun Seek Min, Geun Hee Seol, Geun Hee Seol

“…This study analyzed the effects of inhaling clary sage (CS; Salvia sclarea L.) or linalyl acetate (LA) on depression and psychological factors in patients with DFU.MethodsThis study, performed at the Diabetic Wound Center, enrolled DFU patients, categorized as having mild or moderate to severe depression based on visual analog scale (VAS) for depression scores. …”
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Comparison of nerve block and spinal anesthesia in second toe pulp free flap surgery for fingertip reconstruction by Deok Hyeon Yu, Yunki Kim, Jiho Park

“…However, the choice between these methods depends on patient safety and surgical efficacy. …”
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Efficient hybrid heuristic adopted deep learning framework for diagnosing breast cancer using thermography images by Ahmad Y. A. Bani Ahmad, Jafar A. Alzubi, Manimaran Vasanthan, Suresh Babu Kondaveeti, J. Shreyas, Thella Preethi Priyanka

“…The segmented images are fed to the StackVRDNet framework, where the Visual Geometry Group (VGG16), Resnet, and DenseNet are employed for constructing this model. …”
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Contrast-Enhanced CT-Based Radiomics Nomogram for Prediction of Pathologic T3a Upstaging in Clinical T1 RCC by Di Yin, Keruo Wang, Hongyi Xu, Yunfei Guo, Baoxin Qian, Dengyi Duan, Yiming Li, Wenyi Zhang, Zhengyang Li, Yang Zhao

“…The predictive performance of different models was evaluated and visualized using receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curves. …”
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Efficacy of isolated periocular botulinum toxin A injections versus periocular and adjunctive lower facial injections in hemifacial spasm: a randomized, controlled, noninferiority,... by Akarawit Eiamsamarng, Niphon Chirapapaisan, Wanicha Chuenkongkaew, Natthapon Rattanathamsakul, Manassawee Joradoln, Yanee Mukdar, Phakinee Rueangcharin

“…Primary outcomes were visual analog scale (VAS) for periocular and lower face regions at 4 weeks post injection. …”
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Incidence and Risk Factors of Post‐Lumbar Puncture Headache in Patients With Cognitive Impairment by Xinhui Wang, Yuchen Qiao, Yuchen Liang, Jinming Han, Hongyan Duan, Yi Tang, Qi Qin

“…Objective To investigate incidence and risk factors of post‐lumbar puncture headache (PLPH) in Chinese geriatric patients with cognitive impairment. Methods A total of 254 consecutive patients with cognitive impairment were recruited between March and September 2023 and categorized into two groups: mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. …”
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Effect of Wendan decoction granules on preventing endolymphatic hydrops and protecting vestibular function in Guinea pigs by Jingjing Xia, Tiancheng Xie, Jinli Liu, Weikang Cheng, Longyan Liao, Ming Chen, Haibing Hua, Xiaobing Hou

“…Cytoscape was used to construct the TCM-compound-target-disease network and the disease-target pathway network for visual representation. The chemical profile of Wendan decoction was characterized through UHPLC-QTOF/MS. …”
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Job satisfaction among people with disabilities in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional survey by Tsega H. Mirach, Rosemary M. Lysaght, Molalign B. Adugna, Abebe A. Alemu, Meseret H. Ayele, Sewbesew Y. Tilahun, Tewelde G. Adhanom

“…Results: The majority of respondents had motor difficulties (59%), followed by visual impairments (36.7%). The mean age was 33 years, and 67% were male. …”
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Analgesic effects of dexmedetomidine combined with shoulder nerve blocks before arthroscopy: a meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials by Wenhao Lu, Djandan Tadum Arthur Vithran, Bubacarr Jallow, Shide Jiang, Yusheng Li, Licheng Wei, Wenfeng Xiao

“…Statistical analysis, utilizing Review Manager 5.4 with a significance level of P < 0.05, focused on primary outcomes: duration of analgesia and postoperative 24 h morphine consumption, and secondary outcomes: motor and sensory block duration, visual analog scale pain scores and adverse events. …”
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Noninvasive brain oxygen saturation measurement during caloric response in vertigo patients—preliminary report by Magdalena Nowaczewska, Maria Marzec, Łukasz Kluczyński, Łukasz Kluczyński, Katarzyna Sierakowska, Maciej Wróbel

“…During and after the VNG procedure, patient-perceived dizziness, discomfort, headache, and nausea—side effects related to VNG testing—were assessed using a 0-to-10 visual analog scale (VAS).ResultsA total of 23 patients were enrolled, with a mean age of 54.27 years and an average duration of vertigo of 5.96 years. …”
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An auditory brainstem implant for treatment of unilateral tinnitus: protocol for an interventional pilot study by Minke J C van den Berge, Marc J M C van Dijk, Jan D M Metzemaekers, Bert Maat, Rolien H Free, Pim van Dijk

“…This is the first study to implant an ABI to investigate its effect on intractable tinnitus.Methods and analysis In this pilot study, 10 adults having incapacitating unilateral intractable tinnitus and ipsilateral severe hearing loss will have an ABI implanted. …”
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Biocontainment Transfer: A structured nursing model for enhancing patient care by Federico D’Urso, Salvatore Trifiletti, Edoardo Falcone, Mara Gracy Basile, Ulrico Angeloni

“…During transport, the impairment of verbal communication caused by protective equipment and isolation barriers was mitigated through simplified language, visual aids, and strategies to ensure mutual understanding. …”
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QUALITY OF LIFE AND PSYCHO-COGNITIVE CONDITION IN PATIENTS AFTER CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT SURGERY by M. V. Goruleva, O. S. Ganenko, R. S. Коvaltcova, A. Kutuzova, N. N. Petrova, E. A. Demchemnko, A. O. Nedoshivin

“…Life Quality (LQ)assessed with 10-points visual-analogue scale; coping behavioural strategiesstudied.Results. …”
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Effectivness of submucosal, oral and intramuscular routs of dexamethasone administration in trismus, swelling, and pain reduction after the third lower molar surgery by Đorđević Filip, Bubalo Marija, Perić Dejan, Mihailović Đorđe, Bukumirić Zoran, Dubovina Dejan

“…The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of dexamethasone in the prevention of postoperative complications, edema, trismus, and pain after the surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars, depending on the method of its administration. Methods. This prospective study involved 30 healthy patients, aged 18 years and above, of both sexes, with fully impacted lower third molar – class I or II and position B or C, according to Pell and Gregory classification system and vertical position according to Winter classification. …”
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