Preoperative computed tomography-guided localization pulmonary nodules: comparison between accura and soft anchored wires by Feng Zhou, Jun Tao, Fei Shen, Xiang-Zhong Huang, Wen-Jia Huang, Fu-Lei Gao

“…This study thus sought to explore the relative safety and efficacy of preoperative CT-guided Accura wire and soft anchored wire localization for PNs.MethodsThis was a retrospective study enrolling patients from two centers. …”
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One year clinical outcomes with a novel canaloplasty device in mild to severe open angle glaucoma by Iden M. Amiri, Heran W. Gebreyesus, Nathan Grove, Jennifer L. Patnaik, Malik Y. Kahook, Leonard K. Seibold

“…Secondary outcomes included mean IOP, average number of glaucoma medications, and best-corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA). Data was collected preoperatively and at multiple postoperative time points up to one year. …”
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Ipsilateral concomitant fractures of the clavicle and coracoid process of the scapula: incidence, characteristics, and outcomes by Nan Zhang, Guoyang Bai, Xiaomin Kang, Yangjun Zhu, Dongxu Feng

“…Radiographs assessed bone union and implant integrity, while clinical evaluations included the Constant–Murley score for shoulder function; disability of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) questionnaire for upper limb function; and visual analog scale score for pain. Complications were also recorded. …”
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Modern approaches in rheumatoid hand surgery: Results of soft tissue stabilizing operations for transposition of the tendons of the long radial and ulnar extensors of the wrist by A. V. Rozov, A. M. Lila, E. I. Byalik

“…To assess quality of life we used EQ-5D (EuroQol 5 Dimensions) index, pain – visual analogue scale (VAS), disease activity was assessed using the DAS28 (Disease Activity Score 28) index. …”
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Analysis of the Clinical Efficacy of Interlock Detachable Coil Interventional Embolization on Pelvic Congestion Syndrome and Ovarian Reserve Function: A Retrospective Study by Wang P, Zheng XL, Wang YH, Tao Y, Wang WC

“…The visual analog scale (VAS), pelvic venous blood flow parameters, and serum hormone levels of the three groups were compared before and after treatment. …”
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Immunomorphological specifcity of HER2-low breast cancer by I. V. Mikhailov, E. R. Eremeeva, A. A. Glazkov, I. M. Telezhnikova, G. R. Setdikova, A. S. Balkanov

“…Visual counting of TILs and assessment (IHC) of the level of T-helpers, T-killers, M1 and M2 macrophages were carried out in intratumor sites and the invasive edge of the primary tumor.Results. …”
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Population norms of health-related quality of life in Iran: findings from a national EQ-5D-5L study by Satar Rezaei

“…This study aimed to generate population norms for the EQ-5D-5L dimensions, EQ-VAS (EuroQol-Visual Analogue Scale) scores, and EQ-5D-5L index scores in Iran, stratified by sex and age. …”
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Metastatic tumors of the orbit: clinical and instrumental diagnosis by A. G. Amiryan, S. V. Saakyan

“…Purpose: to assess the clinical course of metastatic orbital tumors (MOT) and the results of instrumental examination of patients. Material and methods. 50 MOT patients aged 5–84 years (ave. 56.9 ± 14.3), including 41 women (82 %) and 9 men (18 %), were examined for the clinical signs, the laterality of the lesion, the size and shape of the tumor, the presence of oncology in the clinical history and its duration. …”
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Impact of sensorimotor mismatch on virtual reality sickness and user experience: age-related differences in a randomized trial by Elisabeth Jochmann, Thomas Jochmann, Maximilian Weber, Karolin Weigel, Carsten Klingner

“…The groups differed in task difficulty and exposure to deliberately induced sensorimotor mismatches. The design avoided visual-vestibular conflicts typically responsible for VR sickness and instead introduced proprioceptive mismatches during hand-object interaction. …”
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Torque visuomotor feedback training versus standard eccentric exercise for the management of patellar tendinopathy: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by David Evans, Francesco Negro, Michail Arvanitidis, Eduardo Martinez-Valdes, Ragul Selvamoorthy, Patricio Pincheira

“…Lastly, we aim to compare these dynamics and structural changes between healthy controls and individuals with PT.Methods Thirty two individuals with PT and twenty six healthy controls will be recruited. …”
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RARE ANOMALY OF THE CORONARY VESSELS: CORONARY AND LEFT VENTRICULAR FISTULAS by L. V. Salamatina, Ye. Yu. Levchenko, A. A. Seitov, O. M. Zolotenkova, A. A. Burym

“…Coronary angiography has become the main diagnostic method that allowed diagnosis verification: left type of coronary blood circulation. …”
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Hydrogen-Rich Water Consumption for Acute and Residual Fatigue After Simulated Football Matches: Protocol for a Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Trial by Michal Hruby, Karel Hulka, David Bernatik

“…Metabolic fatigue will be measured by creatine kinase level and muscle soreness, rated using a visual analog scale. These assessments will occur at critical time points: immediately post warm-up; directly following the simulated football match to detect acute fatigue; and 24, 48, and 72 hours after training sessions to detect residual fatigue. …”
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Analysis of the factors determining the development of postoperative pain in patients after knee and hip replacement surgery by K. A. Glemba, A. E. Karateev, M. A. Makarov, S. A. Makarov, E. I. Bialik, S. I. Glukhova, A. M. Lila

“…Chronic postoperative pain (POP) is a serious complication of total replacement (TR) of the knee (KJ) and hip (HJ) joints.Objective: to determine the factors associated with POP in patients after TR of KJ or HJ.Patients and methods. The study group consisted of 124 patients with knee osteoarthritis or hip osteoarthritis (age 63.6±9.9 years, 63% women and 37% men) who underwent TR of KJ or HJ. …”
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Meta-analysis of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus oblique lumbar interbody fusion for treating lumbar degenerative diseases by Dun Liu, Xinyu Huang, Chongyang Zhang, Qin Wang, Hua Jiang

“…Indicators extracted included operative time, intraoperative blood loss, hospital stay, visual analog scale (VAS) scores, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), disc height (DH), segmental lordotic angle (SLA), lumbar lordosis angle (LLA), postoperative JOA scores, patient satisfaction, complication rates, and fusion rates. …”
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3D-Printed anterior repositioning splint versus stabilization splint for patients with anterior disc displacement with reduction: A randomized cross-over clinical trial by Mostafa Mohamed Sobhy Tahoon, Nouran Mahmoud Abdelnabi, Ahmed Mostafa Esmat Elsisy, Amani Ramadan Ali Moussa, Amal Rekaby Taha

“…Settings and Design: The trial was a cross-over randomized control trial. Materials and Methods: Twenty patients were diagnosed using magnetic resonance imaging to have anterior disc displacement were included in the following trial. …”
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A Review of Food-Based Dietary Guidelines: Are Iconographies Representing Sustainability? by Ornella Tiboni-Oschilewski, Beatrice Biasini, Alice Rosi, Francesca Merloni, Benedetta Merloni, Francesca Scazzina

“…Sustainability indicators (<i>n</i> = 30) were chosen from a preliminary literature review from the four sustainability dimensions. Visual analysis was performed. Results: In total, 191 iconographies were found. …”
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Effect of Hot and Cold Chinese Medicine Whirlpool Bath Combined with Motor Control Training on Patients with Shoulder-Hand Syndrome after Stroke by ZHANG Yuming, ZHANG Xiufang, CHEN Jie, LI Ning, ZHANG Xiaolin, ZHANG Ming

“…Before and after four weeks of treatment, visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to evaluate the severity of shoulder pain; overflow method was used to evaluate the degree of hand swelling; Fugl-Meyer assessment upper extremity (FMA-UE) was used to evaluate motor function of the affected limb; modified Barthel index (MBI) was used to evaluate the activities of daily living; motor activity log-amount of use (MAL-AOU) and motor activity log-quality of movement (MAL-QOM) were recorded by the motor activity record sheet.ResultsCompared with those before treatment, VAS score and hand swelling value of both groups decreased significantly after treatment, while FMA-UE, MBI, MAL-AOU and MAL-QOM scores increased significantly after treatment, and the differences were statistically significant (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). …”
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Evaluation of intravarietal polymorphism of tomato fungal disease resistance genes in Michurinsky State Agrarian University breeding varieties by I. N. Shamshin, A. S. Ilyichev, E. V. Grosheva

“…The studies are aimed at assessing the intravarietal allelic diversity of genes for resistance to fusariosis and cladosporiosis of tomato cultivars bred at the Michurinsky State Agrarian University using molecular markers.Methods. The biological objects of the study are tomato varieties bred at the Michurinsky State Agrarian University. …”
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Combining cognitive bias modification training (CBM) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to treat binge eating disorder: study protocol of a randomised controlled fe... by Gemma Gordon, Timo Brockmeyer, Ulrike Schmidt, Iain C Campbell

“…ABM is based on an implicit learning paradigm in which participants are trained to enact an avoidance behaviour in response to visual food cues. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, post-treatment (3 weeks) and follow-up (7 weeks post-randomisation). …”
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Polymerization kinetics stability, volumetric changes, apatite precipitation, strontium release and fatigue of novel bone composites for vertebroplasty. by Piyaphong Panpisut, Muhammad Adnan Khan, Kirsty Main, Mayda Arshad, Wendy Xia, Haralampos Petridis, Anne Margaret Young

“…Paste stability, following storage at 4-37°C, was assessed visually or through mixed paste polymerization kinetics at 25°C. …”
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