Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy with versus without Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Prospective Cohort Study by Yi Jiang, Rujun Zuo, Shuai Yuan, Jian Li, Chang Liu, Jiexun Zhang, Ming Ma, Dasheng Li, Yong Hai

“…Fifty-one and fifty-seven patients underwent TELD with PRP injections and TELD only, respectively. The visual analog scale (VAS) score for back and leg pain, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and MacNab criteria were evaluated, and perioperative complications were documented. …”
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Comparative analysis of tissue damage and inflammatory response for transoral laser microsurgery versus open surgery in the management of early-stage laryngeal cancer by Jingchun Ge, Jiawei Gui, Hui Xiao

“…Analysis of clinical and perioperative data revealed that patients who underwent TLM experienced shorter operating times, reduced hospital stays, and lower estimated blood loss and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores compared to those in the OS group. …”
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Effect of Pain Neuroscience Education versus Conventional Patient Education on Pain, Quality of Life, Kinesiophobia and Pain Catastrophising in Individuals with Post-Stroke Chronic... by Pooja Motar Sublok, Prashant Mukkannavar

“…Participants aged ≥18 years with PSCSP (≥3 months), first-ever unilateral ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke and chronic stroke lasting more than six months, meeting cognitive criteria (Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) >24), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (>1 mm) and Brunnstrom stages (III–V), will be included. …”
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Use of a multifocal electroretinogram to evaluate the therapeutic effect of a single intravitreal dexamethasone implant, Ozurdex®, for refractory diabetic macular oedema by Aya Refaat Ali Mohammed, Mohamed Farouk Sayed Othman, Yehia Mahmoud Khairat, Amr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelrahman

“…Methods This prospective interventional study included twenty eyes with refractory DME that were treated using six intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). …”
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Clinical efficacy of unilateral biportal endoscopic technique for adjacent segment pathology following lumbar fusion by Fei Feng, Guangpeng Li, Hai Meng, Hao Chen, Xiang Li, Qi Fei

“…This single-center, retrospective study aimed to evaluate the short-term clinical efficacy and safety of the UBE technique for treating ASP following lumbar fusion. Methods A retrospective study was conducted involving 18 patients with ASP who met the established inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Comparison of Biomarkers Playing a Role in Pterygium Development in Pterygium and Recurrent Pterygium Tissues by Özgür Eroğul, Serkan Şen

“…Target gene expression levels were analyzed using the ΔΔCt method after cDNA synthesis from isolated RNA, with normalization to <i>GAPDH</i> and quantification performed with SYBR Green PCR Master Mix. …”
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE SEMIOTICS OF DISSEMINATED PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS AND EXOGENOUS ALLERGIC ALVEOLITIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DATA OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY by R. B. Amansakhedov, I. V. Limarova, A. V. Perfiliev, R. Yu. Abdullaev, A. T. Sigaev, A. E. Ergeshov

“…EAA showed a prevalence of asymmetrical foci with centrilobular location with the involvement of the visceral pleura into the process, with the presence of CT ground glass and mosaic perfusion syndromes, as well as the bronchial lumen visualized in the peripheral segments of the lung.…”
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Relationships between Running Biomechanics, Hip Muscle Strength, and Running-Related Injury in Female Collegiate Cross-country Runners by Elena N. Venable, Lily A. Seynaeve, Scott T. Beale, Albert Gamez Jr., Antoinette Domingo, Michael D. Rosenthal, Mitchell J. Rauh

“…Running kinematic variables were examined using Qualisys 3D Motion Capture and Visual 3D analysis. RRI occurrence was obtained via post-season questionnaires. …”
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Treating Frozen Shoulder with Integrative Medicine Approach by the Energy Accumulator by Kevin Ki-Wai Ho, Anthony Wai-Leung Kwok, Wai Wang Chau, Leung-Kim Hung

“…All subjects completed the questionnaire set including Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS), Shoulder Pain & Disability Index (SPADI), and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain. Range of motion (ROM), muscle power, muscle circumference, and grip strength were measured. …”
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Mapping Crop Types and Cropping Patterns Using Multiple-Source Satellite Datasets in Subtropical Hilly and Mountainous Region of China by Yaoliang Chen, Zhiying Xu, Hongfeng Xu, Zhihong Xu, Dacheng Wang, Xiaojian Yan

“…Multi-scale segmentation methods were applied to improve the boundaries of the classified results. …”
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Revision of Recurrent Hallux Valgus Deformity Using a Percutaneous Distal Transverse Osteotomy: Surgical Considerations and Mean 3.6 Year Results by Thomas L. Lewis BSc (Hons) MBChB (Hons) FRCS (Tr&Orth) MFSTEd, Robbie Ray MBChB, ChM(T&O), FRCSed(Tr&Orth) FEBOT, Evelyn Murphy MBBCh BAO MCh FRCS (Tr & Orth), Min Jia Chua MB BS FRCSEd, Clare Watt BNurs, Peter Lam MBBS (Hons), FRACS, FAOA

“…Demographic information, hallux valgus angle, 1-2 intermetatarsal angle, Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ;validated for hallux valgus surgery), visual analog scale (VAS), and EQ-5D-5L scores were collected. …”
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Mobile health technologies supporting colonoscopy preparation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Maria El Bizri, Mariam El Sheikh, Ga Eun Lee, Maida J Sewitch

“…All trials were at high risk of bias for lack of participant blinding. Visual inspection of a funnel plot revealed publication bias.…”
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Prevalence of Calf Mortality in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ephrem Tora, Mesfin Shrube, Tamirat Kaba, Wasihun Seyoum

“…There was also an indication of missing studies that could be incorporated by Duval and Tweedie’s trim and fill method where they might fall on a funnel plot and visualize them in an attempt to increase the plot’s symmetry. …”
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The Association of Retinal Disease with Vision Impairment and Functional Status in Medicare Patients by Vincent Garmo, Xiaohui Zhao, Carmen D. Ng, Aimee Near, Tania Banerji, Keiko Wada, Gary Oderda, Diana Brixner, Joseph Biskupiak, Ferhina S. Ali, Archad M. Khanani, Alicia Menezes, Ibrahim M. Abbass

“… # Discussion Patients with nAMD or DME were more likely to report severe visual impairment than those without VTRDs, although only those with nAMD were more likely to be diagnosed with vision loss…”
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Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation in the surgical treatment of monosegmental pyogenic spondylodiscitis by Zhen-Zhong Chen, Ke-Jun Zhu, Bin Pan, Chao Lou, Wei-Yang Yu, Deng-Wei He

“…Clinical outcomes were assessed using physical examinations, serological tests, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores, and imaging assessments. …”
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Safety and Efficacy of Mirogabalin in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Patients with Peripheral Neuropathic Pain on NSAIDs: Post Hoc Analysis of the MiroTAS Study by Takuya Nikaido, Shunsuke Tabata, Kazuhito Shiosakai, Taichi Nakatani, Hiroshi Sakoda

“…Abstract Introduction The primary analysis of the MiroTAS study in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs showed that mirogabalin add-on therapy further improved pain and quality of life (QOL) without new safety concerns. Methods This post hoc analysis of the MiroTAS study examined the timing of onset of mirogabalin-related adverse drug reactions (mrADRs) (composite of somnolence, dizziness, edema, and peripheral edema), factors affecting safety and efficacy, and the relationships between baseline numbness severity (by spine painDETECT questionnaire [SPDQ] score), EQ-5D-5L scores, leg pain improvement (by visual analogue scale [VAS]), and patient satisfaction (by Patient Global Impression of Change [PGIC] scores). …”
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589 Who you gonna call? The Data Group: Creating a team and process for responding to evolving data needs of a limited health benefits program by Danielle Stollar, Albeliz Santiago-Colón, Kendra Smith, Nicholas Chovancek, Ruiling Liu, Kevin Pressley, Rachael Shaw

“…Over time, the Group’s role expanded to include comprehensive data leadership and providing data-based support for decision-making. Methods/Study Population: The Program provides medical monitoring and treatment for WTC-related conditions to those directly affected by the 9/11 attacks. …”
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The efficacy of training on the four quadrant brain processes on cognitive functions of students with mathematical disorders by zohreh sadat moeini, farnaz Keshavarzi Arshadi, Masoud Gholam Ali Lavasani, SAEED hasanzadeh

“…Aims: This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of training on the four quadrant brain processes on the cognitive functions of students with mathematical learning disorders. Methods: This study falls into the category of semi-experimental research with a pre-test-post-test design and follow-up, using a matched group. …”
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The effect of protein intake levels on early postoperative outcomes following impacted mandibular third molar removal: a pilot study by Canseda Avağ, Merve Safa Avağ, Özgür Sakarya, Attila Vural

“…Trismus was assessed by measuring maximum interincisal opening, swelling through linear facial measurements, and pain using a visual analog scale (VAS). Results Twenty-five patients (16 females, 9 males) aged 19–33 years (mean 23.3 ± 2.88) were analyzed. …”
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Effects of hormone replacement therapy on lens opacity, serum inflammatory cytokines, and antioxidant levels by Donghyun Jee, Sang Hee Park, Ho Sik Hwang, Hyun Seung Kim, Man Soo Kim, Eun Chul Kim

“…Purpose To evaluate the effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on lens opacity as measured by Scheimpflug densitometry, serum inflammatory cytokines, and antioxidant levels.Methods A total of 264 women who were at least five years beyond menopause were included. …”
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