Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Enhances Outcomes and Foraminal Decompression in Cervical Radiculopathy: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Peng Z, Xiong Y, Jia Y, Li J, Liu Z, Wang G

“…Clinical outcomes were assessed using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, Neck Disability Index (NDI) for functional disability, and smallest oblique sagittal area (SOSA) of the neural foramen on CT scans to evaluate foraminal enlargement.Results: Patients in Group B demonstrated significantly greater improvements in VAS and NDI scores (p< 0.01), with a larger mean SOSA (73.85 mm² vs 50.00 mm²) compared to Group A. …”
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Targeted and non-targeted LC-MS analysis of microcystins in Clarias gariepinus from fishponds by Odo J. Bassey, Munyaradzi Mujuru, Mulalo I. Mutoti, Adeeyo Adeyemi, Farai Dondofema, Jabulani Ray Gumbo

“…For detecting cyanotoxins in fish tissue utilizing the non-targeted approach, high-resolution MS/MS spectra data obtained from the analysis were converted to mzML format, analyzed with the Global Natural Product Social (GNPS) Library and CANOPUS annotations for LEVEL 3 metabolite identification, and visualized as a molecular network in Cytoscape. Regarding the targeted method, the toxin identification and quantification were achieved by comparing samples spiked with known concentrations of MC-RR and YR to an authentic toxin standard. …”
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“Is that a policy thing or is that a guard thing?”: A qualitative study of providers’ experiences supporting pregnant individuals incarcerated in Ontario, Canada by Xaand Bancroft, Audrey Ferron Parayre, Amy McGee, Lisa Morgan, Wendy Peterson

“…Through thematic analysis, we also identified five themes, visually depicted as three concentric circles to reflect providers’ layered and compounding experiences. …”
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On ensuring joint tightness on the basis of technological induction by G. A. Pilyushina, P. G. Pyrikov, E. A. Pamfilov, V. V. Kapustin

“…The work objective is to validate the technological conditions for sealing movable joints in the cases described above.Materials and Methods. The conditions for ensuring the joint density are shown as a result of the contact problem solution and as a factor determined by the molecular-mechanical friction theory. …”
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Public health nurse density and associated factors across Japan: an ecological study by Mayumi Mizutani, Ritsuko Nishide, Naoko Nishitani, Harumi Bando, Junko Nishimura, Susumu Tanimura

“…Choropleth maps were created to visually represent geographic distributions. Ordinary least squares (OLS) regression and quantile regression (QR) models were used to analyze the identified regional factors associated with PHN density. …”
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Safety and Efficacy of Hydroxypropyl Guar-Hyaluronic Acid Dual-Polymer Lubricating Eye Drops in Indian Subjects with Dry Eye: A Phase IV Study by Deborah Awisi-Gyau, Neha Kapur, Rajesh Parekh, Umesh Yeddula, Shreesha Kumar Kodavoor

“…Abstract Introduction This work aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of hydroxypropyl guar-hyaluronic acid (HPG-HA) dual-polymer lubricating drops in Indian subjects with dry eye disease (DED). Methods This prospective, open-label, single-arm, phase IV study was conducted in India. …”
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A Comparative Study to Assess Functional Outcomes and Proprioception in Remnant-Preserving versus Standard Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction by Sharat Balemane, Sushanth Sudhir Rao, Hishanil Rasheed, Imthiaz Ahammed

“…Patient’s functional outcome was measured by International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective knee score, Lysholm knee score, Visual Analog Scale score, and proprioception by joint position error (JPE) in degrees was noted at presentation, at 15 days, 30 days, 3 and 6 months postoperatively. …”
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Clinical Observation of Hydrogen-Rich Saline for Nasal Irrigation After Surgery for Chronic sinusitis:A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial by Jin L, Fan K, Yao C, Chang Y, Wang Y, Lu J, Yu S

“…To investigate the efficacy and safety of hydrogen-rich saline (HRS) for nasal irrigation after CRS surgery.Patients and Methods: A total of 61 patients after CRS completed the study. …”
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The impact of preoperative anxiety and depression on the prognosis of patients with painful accessory navicular by Jia-chen Liang, Qiang Zan, Shi-Hang Cao, Xiao-cong Liu, Jing Huang, Yi Li, Jun-kui Xu

“…All patients were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Visual Analogue Scale(VAS), and American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Midfoot Scale (AOFAS) before and after surgery. …”
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Improving the image quality of short-time bone SPECT using cadmium-zinc-telluride detectors with SwiftScan by Kazuto Funakoshi, Tomohiko Yamane, Eito Kozawa, Ichiro Matsunari

“…Objective(s): This study aimed to evaluate the quality and associated quantitative values of bone single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with and without SwiftScan using a semiconductor camera equipped with a cadmium-zinc-telluride detector.Methods: Ten patients with bone metastases from prostate cancer who underwent list-mode SPECT/computed tomography using a whole-body semiconductor camera participated in this study. …”
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«I am getting better» and «I feel good»: searching for an objective criterion for a clinical response to analgesic therapy for rheumatic diseases by A. E. Karateev, E. Yu. Pogozheva, V. N. Amirdzanova, E. S. Filatova, V. A. Nesterenko

“…These parameters include Minimal Clinically Important Improvement (MCII) and Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS).Objective: to determine the approximate value of the parameters MCII and PASS on the basis of data from the PARACELS (Regular Piascledine and Artrosilene Administration for osteoarthritis (OA): Expediency of the Unified Treatment Regimen) study.Patients and methods. A study group consisted of 6,448 patients (70.9% female, 29.1% male) (mean age, 57.8±10.2 years) with knee OA and moderate or severe pain of ≥40 mm on a 100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS). …”
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Development and assessment of a mortality risk prediction nomogram model for pneumocystis disease in ICU within 28 days by Yiru Weng, Tingting Zhou, Honghua Ye

“…Incorporating five critical factors, the nomogram offers a user-friendly, visual method for calculating personalized risk scores based on patient-specific information, including medical history, laboratory results, and clinical scores. …”
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Comparative clinical and economic analysis of the use of symptomatic slow-acting drugs containing glucosamine sulfate in patients with Stage II gonarthrosis during outpatient care by I. V. Sarvilina, Yu. S. Prokofyeva

“…Objective: to carry out a comparative clinical and economic analysis of treatment regimens for primary gonarthrosis (GA) Stage II with a combination of dosage forms of Sustaguard® Artro (ampoules) + Sustaguard® Artro (powder for oral solution) and Dona® (ampoules) + Dona® (powder for oral solution) in outpatient practice.Patients and methods. A retrospective comparative study was conducted using data from medical records of outpatients with GA radiographically classified as Kellgren–Lawrence Stage II. …”
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Clinical characteristics and factors associated with recurrence and long-term prognosis in patients with MOGAD by Wenlin Sun, Yinyin Xie, Aoya Han, Xinru Zhou, Shijie Zhang, Yi Xie, Nanchang Xie

“…ObjectiveTo describe the clinical features, treatment, and prognostic factors affecting recurrence and long-term adverse outcomes of myelin oligodendrocyte antibody-associated disease (MOGAD).MethodsIn this retrospective cohort study, the records of patients diagnosed with MOGAD at Zhengzhou University First Affiliated Hospital between January 2018 and March 2023 were analyzed, and factors associated with recurrence and poor long-term prognosis were identified using logistic regression.ResultsOf the 91 patients, 69 (76%) were new cases, 39 (43%) were female, and 47 (52%) were children (<18 years). …”
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Effect of Hot Compress Therapy with Sizi Powder Combined with Rehabilitation Training for Shoulder-hand Syndrome after Stroke by Mei LI, Lechang ZHAN, Ruihuan PAN, Leying ZHU, Hongxia CHEN

“…Objective:To observe the effect of hot compress therapy with Sizi Powder combined with rehabilitation training for shoulder-hand syndrome after stroke.Methods:A total of 70 patients with shoulder-hand syndrome after stroke were divided into observation group and control group according to the random number table method, with 35 cases in each group. …”
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Effects Of 6-Week Telerehabilitation Exercise Programme On Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain In Women: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 appro... by Mohammad Nayel Aqil Khan, Zaina Zahur Ahmed, Kalyana Chakravarthy Bairapareddy

“…Baseline measurements were collected using the Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS Pain), Neck Disability Index (NDI) questionnaire, CROM using the CROM instrument, and cervical muscle endurance through the Craniocervical Flexion Test (CCFT), and repeated after six weeks, in addition to adherence. …”
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Validity and Reliability of 2D Video Analysis for Swimming Kick Start Kinematics by Ivan Matúš, Bibana Vadašová, Tomáš Eliáš, Łukasz Rydzik, Tadeusz Ambroży, Wojciech Czarny

“…Background: Objective evaluation of the swimming start is crucial for sprint performance improvement. Traditional visual assessment of its phases—reaction, take-off, flight, and underwater glide—lacks precision. …”
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Assessing the Noninferiority of a Rhythm and Language Training Serious Game Combined With Speech Therapy Versus Speech Therapy Care for Children With Dyslexia: Protocol for an Inve... by Charline Grossard, Mélanie Descamps, Sara Cadoni, Hugues Pellerin, François Vonthron, Jean Xavier, Bruno Falissard, David Cohen

“…We will also investigate the evolution of phonological and visual-attentional skills. However, we will explore the impact of the protocol on parental stress and children’s perception of their difficulties. …”
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Cataract surgery with corneal astigmatism and aphakia correction by implanting an IOL with a wavefront formation mechanism in patients who had penetrating keratoplasty by G. A. Fedyashev, D. A. Khvan

“…It all cases, surgeries had no complications. Visual acuity, both with (BCVA) and without correction (UCVA), increased with respect to preoperative values in all cases (before surgery, mean BCVA values were 0.05; after surgery, 0.55; mean UCVA values before surgery, 0.34; after surgery, 0.68). …”
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SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC AND CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS WITH MEDICATION OVERUSE HEADACHE COMBINED WITH CHRONIC TENSION HEADACHE by M.Yu. Delva, I.I. Delva, V.A. Pinchuk, G.Ya. Sylenko, A.M. Kryvchun

“…The aim of the research is to study the socio-demographic, clinical and pharmacotherapeutic characteristics of patients with MOH and chronic tension-type headache (CTTH). Material and methods. We examined 28 patients with MOH in combination with CTTH and 34 patients with CTTH. …”
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