Modulation of Neurturin Expression by Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis, Lifestyle Factors, and Glycemic Dysregulation by Małgorzata Sobańska, Dawid Sobański, Rafał Staszkiewicz, Paweł Gogol, Damian Strojny, Tomasz Pawłaszek, Werner Dammerman, Beniamin Oskar Grabarek

“…Quantification was performed using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry. Pain severity Visual Analog Scale (VAS), body mass index (BMI), diabetes, smoking, and alcohol use were assessed as modulators of NRTN expression. …”
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Dynamic neurocognitive adaptation: A follow‐up exposome investigation in aging by Filippo Cieri, Chad Lee Cross, Giulia Di Francesco, Jessica Zoe Kirkland Caldwell

“…From these models, we constructed visualizations of estimated marginal means against time to assess potential patterns of interest. …”
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Comparison of the efficacy of ultrasound-guided dextrose 25% hypertonic prolotherapy and intra-articular normal saline injection on pain, functional limitation, and range of motion... by Alireza Teymouri, Nafiseh Birang, Maryamsadat Fakheri, Aref Nasiri

“…In this randomized controlled trial (RCT), we aimed to compare DPTx with intra-articular normal saline injection (IA-NS) to treat knee OA in terms of effectiveness and patient-reported outcomes. Methods The study was a double-blind RCT with an allocation ratio of 1:1. …”
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Psychological readiness for return to sport following distal femoral osteotomy in patients with recurrent patellar instability by Maximilian Hinz, Peter Rab, Moritz Brunner, Marco-Christopher Rupp, Armin Runer, Luca Grüning, Lisa Rahn, Sebastian Siebenlist, Andrea Achtnich

“…The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of psychological factors on the return to the preoperative level of sports and knee function in patients with complex PFI who were treated with distal femoral osteotomy (DFO). Methods Patients who underwent DFO for recurrent PFI associated with increased femoral antetorsion and/or valgus malalignment were included. …”
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Assessing the Dissemination of Federal Risk Communication by News Media Outlets During Enteric Illness Outbreaks: Canadian Content Analysis by Hisba Shereefdeen, Lauren Elizabeth Grant, Vayshali Patel, Melissa MacKay, Andrew Papadopoulos, Leslie Cheng, Melissa Phypers, Jennifer Elizabeth McWhirter

“…Data were tabulated and visualized using RStudio (Posit). ResultsNews media communicated about almost all PHNs (44/46, 96%). …”
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Clinical Deformity Correction Following Minimally Invasive Akin Osteotomy Fixated with Single 2.5mm Screw, A Prospective Study by Austin Alecxih MD, Tyler Goodwin MD, Joseph Duff MD, Dillon Morrow MD, Andrew Wilson BS, Jesse Doty MD

“…Patient demographics, visual analog scales, and patient-reported outcome measures were compiled. …”
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Prevalence and functional impact of flexible flatfoot in school-aged children: a cross-sectional clinical and postural assessment by Saleh M. Kardm, Ziad Ahmed Alanazi, Tariq Abdullah S. Aldugman, Ravi Shankar Reddy, Ajay Prashad Gautam

“…Pain was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), physical activity using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C), and BMI using standard anthropometric techniques. …”
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Strategy of Surgical Treatment of Patients with Pigment Dispersion Syndrome and Myopia by S. N. Sakhnov, O. A. Klokova, P. A. Karagodina, T. I. Arlanova, A. A. Leonova

“…Purpose: to conduct a prospective study of the results of surgical treatment of patients with pigment dispersion syndrome and complex myopic astigmatism. Materials and methods. As a result of a comprehensive examination of 10453 adult primary patients with complex myopic astigmatism, the diagnosis of pigment dispersion syndrome was made in 99 patients (0.94 %). …”
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IMPACT OF AGE ON THE COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF FACET AND SACRAL EPIDURAL BLOCKS by MARíLIA DE JESUS NOGUEIRA, ANDERSON GOMES MARIN, MARIANA DEMéTRIO DE SOUSA PONTES, CHRISTIANO CRUZ DE ANDRADE LIMA, CARLOS FERNANDO PEREIRA DA SILVA HERRERO

“…Low back pain and leg pain were assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS), applied during the consultation before the procedure and one week after. …”
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Analysing Open-source Images to Assess Face Mask Usage for Epidemiological Studies by Dr Hang Ding, Mrs Ashley Quigley, Professor Raina MacIntyre

“…Conclusion: Analysing open-source images presents new opportunities to estimate mask use or other visual characteristics pertinent to public health and provide valuable insights into mandated mask-related health policies. …”
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The Single Leg Squat Test: A “Top-Down” or “Bottom-Up” Functional Performance Test? by Lindsay A Carroll, Benjamin R Kivlan, RobRoy L Martin, Amy L Phelps, Christopher R Carcia

“…Subjects were divided into pass and fail groups based on visual observation of MKD during the SLST. Foot Posture Index (FPI-6) scores and measures of non-weight bearing and weight bearing active ankle dorsiflexion (ROM) were compared…”
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Comparison of Inflammatory Biomarkers in Females with and Without Patellofemoral Pain and Associations with Patella Position, Hip and Knee Kinematics, and Pain by Lori A. Bolgla, Sharad Purohit, Daniel C. Hannah, David Monte Hunter

“…Pain was measured using a 10 cm visual analog scale. <b>Results</b>: Females with PFP had significantly higher levels of MMP-9 than controls (72.7 vs. 58.0 ng/mL, <i>p</i> = 0.03). …”
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Effect of Classical Turkish Music on Pain and Anxiety of Patients undergoing Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial by Eda Ergin, Fatma Kahriman, Hatice Coşan Ay, Şebnem Çınar Yücel

“…Data were collected using a demographic form, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and State Anxiety subscale of Spielberger’s State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. …”
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Fitness club members: a “forgotten” target group for cardiovascular prevention? by A. E. Kutuzova, E. A. Kalinina, N. N. Petrova, A. O. Nedoshivin

“…To assess physical and mental health status of the fitness club members. Material and methods. The study included 156 fitness club members (125 women, mean age 31±1 years; 9 men, mean age 39±5,5 years) who were interviewed in order to assess their medical history and physical activity levels. …”
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Using New York City’s Geographic Data in an Innovative Application of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) to Produce Cooling Comparisons of Urban Design by Yuanyuan Li, Lina Zhao, Hao Zheng, Xiaozhou Yang

“…This model can rapidly generate visual LST predictions under various configuration scenarios. …”
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External validation of the prediction model of intradialytic hypotension: a multicenter prospective cohort study by Yuhe Xiang, Guoting Ma, Qin Yang, Min Cao, Wenbin Xu, Lin Li, Qian Yang

“…The purpose of this study is to externally verify three IDH risk prediction models recently developed by Ma et al. and recalibrate, update and present the optimal model to improve the accuracy and applicability of the model in clinical environment.Methods A multicenter prospective cohort study of patients from 11 hemodialysis centers in Sichuan Province, China, was conducted using convenience sampling from March 2022 to July 2022, with a follow-up period of 1 month. …”
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Correlations of the triglyceride−glucose index and modified indices with arterial stiffness in overweight or obese adults by Yuchen Tang, Li Li, Jialin Li

“…This study aimed to investigate the specific correlation between the TyG index and its modified indices with arterial stiffness in an overweight or obese population and to explore novel, self-defined modified TyG indices for identifying individuals at elevated risk for such conditions.MethodsThis retrospective study included 1,143 overweight or obese individuals from 2021 to 2023. …”
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Epidemiological insights into complication and outcomes in corneal refractive surgery population: findings from KNHANES 2010–2012 by Joon Yul Choi, Sun Young Ryu, Tae Keun Yoo

“…Methods This cross-sectional study included 595 participants with a self-reported history of corneal refractive surgery. …”
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Effectiveness of combining a proximal strengthening exercise program and foot orthosis on pain and performance among women with patellofemoral pain syndrome and a pronated foot: st... by Mansoureh Barati Ashtiani, Hassan Daneshmandi, Zahra Raeisi

“…Pain, as the primary outcome, will be measured by the visual analog scale before and after the 8-week intervention program. …”
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Comparison of the surgical efficacy of total hip replacement versus hemiarthroplasty in the treatment of femoral neck fractures in elderly patients with sarcopenia. by Zhaoyang Yin, Zhuzhi Zhu, Chao Wang, Xiaolong Jia, Xiuqiang Zou

“…Currently, limited research has compared the effectiveness of THA versus HA, specifically in patients with FNF and sarcopenia.<h4>Methods</h4>This retrospective study included data from 109 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria for the period between January 2015 and December 2017. …”
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