Development and validation of a novel glucolipid metabolism-related nomogram to enhance the predictive performance for osteoporosis complications in prediabetic and diabetic patien... by Junhong Li, Cong Ma, Xinran Wang, Jianwen Li, Ping Liu, Meipeng Zhu

“…The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) and multivariate logistic regression were used to identify predictors for constructing the risk model, which was visualized using a nomogram. The model’s performance was further validated. …”
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25-gauge vitrectomy with gas tamponade for uncomplicated rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: experienced vs. inexperienced surgeons by Martin Pencak, Zbynek Stranak, Jakub Dite, Jana Vranova, Pavel Studeny, Miroslav Veith

“…Introduction Comparison of the results and complication rates of a 25-gauge (25 g) PPV with gas tamponade for RRD between experienced and inexperienced surgeons. Methods This is a retrospective comparative consecutive case series study of patients with uncomplicated RRD treated with 25 g PPV with gas tamponade. …”
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Effect of Myopic Defocus on the Retina and Choroid and Its Interaction with Defocus Regions, Diurnal Rhythm, and Accommodation by Yingying Huang, MD, Jiali Zhang, MD, Xue Li, PhD, Hao Chen, MD, OD, Jinhua Bao, PhD

“…Participants: Twenty-one adults aged between 18 and 30 years, myopia between −1.00 D and −6.00 D, were included. Methods: Four lenses were used in random order at 4 separate days for each participant. …”
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Research hotspots and frontiers in the tumor microenvironment of colorectal cancer: a bibliometric study from 2014 to 2024 by Xinran He, Tingyi Xie, Li Shi, Xuyi Kuang, Lei Li, Xingyu Shang, Bo Fu

“…Then we analyzed and visualized the data using CiteSpace, VOSviewer, bibliometrix package, and Microsoft Excel 2019.ResultsA total of 748 publications were included in our study, and the number of publications entered a period of rapid growth after 2019. …”
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The impact of malocclusion on the prevalence of pain-related temporomandibular disorders in children and adolescents: a systematic review by Liliana Szyszka-Sommerfeld, Magdalena Sycińska-Dziarnowska, Karolina Gerreth, Gianrico Spagnuolo, Gianrico Spagnuolo, Krzysztof Woźniak, Agata Czajka-Jakubowska

“…This systematic review aims to synthesize the current scientific evidence regarding impact of malocclusion on the prevalence of pain-related TMD in individuals under 18 years.MethodsThe study was based on a searching of the PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases. …”
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Clinical Study on the Application of Ultrasound-guided Quadratus Lumborum Block Combined with Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric Nerve Block in Inguinal Surgery in the Elderly by Jian Zhang, Guohai Sun, Lei Zhang, Lihui Zhang

“…Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of combining an ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve block with an ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block during inguinal surgery in older patients. Methods: Between December 2020 and June 2023, 300 elderly patients who underwent inguinal surgery at our institution were randomly divided into an observation group (n = 150) and a control group (n = 150). …”
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Comparison of tissue damage and inflammation for robotic laparoscopy and conventional laparoscopy in early endometrial cancer by Shengnan Meng, Yanling Cao, Qingwei Shen, Ling Dong, Nan Wang

“…IntroductionThis study was to analyze the dynamics of tissue damage and inflammatory response markers perioperatively and whether these differ between robotic laparoscopy and conventional laparoscopy in early endometrial cancer.MethodsIn a randomized controlled trial conducted at SHANGHAI FIRST MATERNITY and INFANT HOSPITAL, eighty women with early-stage, low-risk endometrial cancer were randomly assigned to receive either robotic or conventional laparoscopy. …”
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The Role of Ozonized Erythrocytic Mass Transfusion in the Restoration of Myocardial Morphological Changes during Blood Loss (Experimental Study) by G. A. Boyarinov, I. S. Simutis, V. O. Nikolsky, A. V. Deryugina, L. V. Boyarinova, A. S. Gordetsov, A. B. Kuznetsov

“…The preparations were visually examined and morphometric studies were performed using microvisor Vizo-103.Results. …”
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Factors that contribute to loss to follow-up in the medium term after initiation of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration... by Takaaki Sugisawa, Fumi Gomi, Yuri Harada, Hiroko Imaizumi, Shuichiro Aoki, Akiko Miki, Maya Kishi, Tomofusa Yamauchi, Daisuke Nagasato, Yoko Ozawa, Masatoshi Haruta, Nobuhiro Kato, Hisashi Matsubara, Tsutomu Yasukawa, Aki Kato, Hiroto Terasaki, Takao Hirano, Yasuhiro Iesato, Hiroki Tsujinaka, Tomoya Murakami, Yoshinori Mitamura, Makiko Wakuta, Kazuhiro Kimura, Masahiko Shimura, J-CREST (Japan Clinical Retina Study) Group

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To identify time-specific factors associated with loss to follow-up (LTFU) in the early to medium term after initiating anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatment in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in Japan.<h4>Methods</h4>The study had a retrospective multicenter case-control design and was performed across 16 specialist retinal facilities in Japan. …”
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Bibliometric Analysis of the Development of Information Literacy Publications in ASEAN Countries Indexed by the Lens Database by Luthfiyah Eka Yani, Danang Dwijo Kangko, Indah Kurnianingsih, Aya Yahya Maulana

“…Microsoft Excel and VOSviewer software were utilized to clean the data and generate visualizations. Co-occurrence analysis was used to identify thematic trends, while co-authorship analysis revealed collaboration networks. …”
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Health literacy demands assessment of web-based COPD inhaler use education video series by Michael Stellefson, Alexa J. Watach, Isabelle Boyd, Sarah Flora, Olivia Campbell, Adam P. Knowlden

“…The inhaler-use videos (n = 14) had significantly higher modified CDC-CCI (P = 0.046) and AHRQ Health IT Checklist (P = 0.027) scores and more “likes” (P = 0.04) than the nebulizer-use videos (n = 12).Discussion Overall, this health-literacy-informed demands assessment confirmed the well-developed layout, directives, and use of visuals in most inhaler-use education videos. However, few videos portrayed the content in language familiar to patients and lacked clear summaries. …”
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Accuracy deficits during robotic time-constrained reaching are related to altered prefrontal cortex activity in children with cerebral palsy by Owais A. Khan, Tarkeshwar Singh, Deborah A. Barany, Christopher M. Modlesky

“…We hypothesized that reaching accuracy in children with CP would be lower than in typically developing children and would be related to PFC activity. Methods Fourteen children with spastic CP (5-11 y; Manual Ability Classification System level I-II) and 14 age-, sex- and arm dominance-matched typically developing controls performed seated uniplanar reaches with a robotic arm (KINARM End-Point Lab) to hit visual targets projected onto a screen. …”
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Ozonated water to treat pericoronitis - insights from a randomized triple-blind pilot trial by Célio Leone Ferreira Soares, Dhelfeson Willya Douglas-de-Oliveira, Cássio Roberto Rocha dos Santos, Olga Dumont Flecha, José Cristiano Ramos Glória, Patricia Furtado Gonçalves

“…The pain was assessed using a visual analog scale, and quality of life was evaluated using OHIP-14, OHIP14-PD Br, and SF-36 questionnaires. …”
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Accelerometers can correctly count orthopaedic patients' early post‐operative steps while using walking aids by Spiros Tsamassiotis, Michael Schwarze, Philipp Gehring, Roman F. Karkosch, Lars‐René Tücking, Ann‐Kathrin Einfeldt, Eike Jakubowitz

“…The primary end point was the relative error (RE), defined as RE = (manual count − automated count)/manual count, of each wearable measurement compared to visual and video step counting, the gold standard. …”
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Application of Micro-Pulse and Continuous Laser Radiation in Navigation Topographically-Oriented Treatment of Focal Diabetic Macular Edema Based by P. L. Volodin, E. V. Ivanova, E. Yu. Polyakova, A. V. Fomin, A. I. Batalov

“…The initial best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.75 ± 0.06. The central retinal sensitivity (CRS) before treatment was 24.10 ± 0.48 dB. …”
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Patient satisfaction and quality of vision after bilateral implantation of enhanced monofocal IOL and mini-monovision: a prospective study by Andrea Llovet-Rausell, Jorge Navalón-Tortosa, Vasyl Druchkiv, Javier Coloma-Bockos, Jaime Moya-Roca, Fernando Llovet-Osuna

“…Other outcome measures included subjective refraction, visual acuity at various distances, and contrast sensitivity. …”
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Unbiased statistical length analysis of linear features: adapting survival analysis to geological applications by G. Benedetti, G. Benedetti, S. Casiraghi, D. Bertacchi, A. Bistacchi

“…Our methodology, presented for the first time in this contribution, represents a powerful alternative to non-parametrical methods, aimed at specifically treating censoring bias and obtaining an unbiased trace-length statistical model. …”
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Association Between Irisin Level and Cognitive Function: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Chengyan Han, Zining Zhou, Linlin Kong, Jing Lu, Xinyun Li

“…Our study aimed at investigating the correlation between irisin level and cognition. Methods Five electronic databases were searched for the correlation between irisin level and cognition in humans. …”
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Copper Stress Levels Classification in Oilseed Rape Using Deep Residual Networks and Hyperspectral False-Color Images by Yifei Peng, Jun Sun, Zhentao Cai, Lei Shi, Xiaohong Wu, Chunxia Dai, Yubin Xie

“…This study proposes an efficient and precise non-destructive detection method for Cu stress in oilseed rape, which is based on hyperspectral false-color image construction using principal component analysis (PCA). …”
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Radiographic and Clinical Results of Minimally Invasive Transverse Distal 1st Metatarsal and Akin Osteotomies for Symptomatic Hallux Valgus by Dino Fanfan BSc, George Todd BS, Christian Guevara BS, Daniel Murray MD, Thomas P. San Giovanni MD, Christopher W. Hodgkins MD, Cary B. Chapman MD

“…Pain relief was measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores. Complication, re-operation and radiographic recurrence rates were also determined. …”
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