Comparison of Closed Irrigation and Drainage vs Repeated Wound Dressing Changes for Iliac Crest Bone Donor Site Infection in Spine Surgery by Li X, Xiao Q, Zeng JH

“…This study retrospectively compared the effectiveness of closed irrigation and drainage (CIAD) with RWDC in treating BDSI.Methods: A total of 21 cases of BDSI secondary to different spinal procedures in a period of 15 years were included. …”
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Willingness to pay for cataract surgery and associated factors among cataract patients in Outreach Site, North West Ethiopia. by Mohammed Seid, Amare Minyihun, Gizachew Tilahun, Asmamaw Atnafu, Getasew Amare

“…Therefore, the study aimed to assess willingness to pay for cataract surgery and associated factors among cataract patients in Outreach Site, North West Ethiopia.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional outreach-based study was conducted on 827 cataract patients selected through a simple random sampling method in Tebebe Gion Specialized Hospital, North West Ethiopia, from 10/11/2018 to 14/11/2018. …”
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Outcomes of lateral approach total knee replacement in the elderly cohort: A focused analysis on patients aged 80 and above by Michael Messieh, Steve Nguyen

“…The readmission rates of 2.7 % in both groups were achieved in an outpatient setting by trained and experienced surgeons and staff. Methods: We conducted our study employing a retrospective cohort design, leveraging a comprehensive dataset to explore associations and disparities across different age groups <80 and 80+) undergoing total knee arthroplasty through a lateral approach. …”
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Intelligent standalone eye blinking monitoring system for computer users by Ahmad Jiman, Amjad Abdullateef, Alaa Almelawi, Khan Yunus, Yasser Kadah, Ahmad Turki, Mohammed Abdulaal, Nebras Sobahi, Eyad Attar

“…In this pilot study, an intelligent, standalone eye blinking monitoring system to promote healthier blinking behaviors for computer users was developed using components that are affordable and easily available in the market. Methods: The developed eye blinking monitoring system used a camera to track blinking rates and operated audible, visual and tactile alarm modes to induce blinks. …”
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Effects of Three Sessions of Diaphragmatic Myofascial Release on Pain, Balance, and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain (A Regional Interdependence M... by soheil hejazi yekta, kazem malmir, Sara Fereydounnia, Khadijeh Otadi, Fatemeh Ehteshami

“…Pain will be measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), disability using the Roland-Morris Questionnaire, static balance via the single-leg stance test, dynamic balance using the functional reach test, lumbopelvic mobility via the tip-to-floor test, and chest expansion with a tape measure. …”
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Design of a Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial: Strengthening Positive Treatment Expectations Using a Communication Model for Maximized Antiemetic Effects of Acupuncture and Antiemet... by Widgren Ylva MSP, Fransson Per PhD, Englund Erling PhD, Efverman Anna PhD

“…Primary outcome is mean score Visual Analog Scale nausea grading for the first 5 days of the chemotherapy session period. …”
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The effectiveness of art therapy based on coping cat program on fear of failure in Syrian war-affected children with secondary traumatic stress symptoms by Mohammad Kalthom, Parisa Darouei, Amir Ghamarani

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A pilot prospective study based on scanning OCT: the intraoperative vault model predicts postoperative vault by Zhongjun Tang, Yanze Yu, Jing Zhao, Yang Shen, Shengtao Liu, Xingtao Zhou

“…Design Prospective observational study. Methods This prospective study enrolled 14 patients (5 males, 9 females) who underwent EVO ICL implantation at the Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University between July and August 2024, involving a total of 27 eyes. …”
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE AND THE FATE OF A SCIENTIST (FOLLOWING GENETICS) by Jonas Rubikas

“…Every level has its characteristic methodology, which includes a set of methods, a subject of investigation, an evaluation, and an interpretation of the results obtained. …”
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Assessing sexual dysfunction in patients with external genital endometriosis by E. Begovich, A. G. Solopova, S. V. Khlopkova, E. A. Son, J. Yu. Ungiadze, L. E. Idrisova

“…Pain syndrome and sexual dysfunction were assessed using specialized questionnaires: visual analogue scale (VAS), PainDETECT, and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). …”
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Identification and evaluation of radiographic interpretation errors among undergraduate dental students by Dechsak Nakhapaksirat, Preeyaporn Srimawong, Natchaya Kitcharoen, Supichaya Nobnom, Tan Pitakanonda Ballapapinan

“…This study aimed to identify types of errors in dental radiograph interpretation and explore their underlying causes. A mixed-methods design was employed, involving fifth- and sixth-year undergraduate dental students from Mahidol University. …”
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Optimization of intrauterine interventions in spontaneous abortion by I. A. Salov, I. V. Naumova, M. V. Lomovitskaya

“…RPOC blind removal from the uterine cavity remains the "gold standard" of surgical treatment, which, however, may be associated with a high risk of certain complications that pose a serious threat to female reproductive function and quality of life. An alternative method for eliminating RPOC proposed by operative hysteroscopy demonstrating the visual control advantages.Aim: to evaluate clinical effectiveness and safety of RPOC removal in incomplete spontaneous abortion using hysteroscopic morcellation.Materials and Methods. …”
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Efficacy of Selective Nerve Root Block for Different Types of Lumbar Disc Herniation: Study Protocol for a Single-Blind, Prospective Cohort Study by Tan H, Zhou J, Pu Y, He L, Wang L

“…Primary outcomes will include the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain intensity. Secondary outcomes will include the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), health-related quality of life (Short Form-36, SF-36) and average weekly analgesic consumption. …”
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Comparison of the efficacy of aescin and diclofenac sodium in the management of postoperative sequelae and their effect on salivary Prostaglandin E2 and serum C–reactive protein le... by Nitin Bhola, Rajanikanth Kambala, Anuroop Singhai

“…Pain will be assessed using a visual analog scale. Facial swelling and mouth opening will be recorded using a metric scale with standardized reference points. …”
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Ependymal cilia decline and AQP4 upregulation in young adult rats with syringomyelia by Longbing Ma, Sumei Liu, Qingyu Yao, Xinyu Wang, Jian Guan, Fengzeng Jian

“…Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) were performed to visualize cilia on rat central canal membrane cells at 30-day post-induction. …”
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Changes in pain following bilateral intermittent theta-burst, transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression: A retrospective chart review by Sawmmiya Kirupaharan, Roumen Milev, Joanne Bressee, Sonya Kelso, Scott Duggan, Felicia Iftene, Tim V. Salomons, Wilma Hopman, Ian Gilron

“…Data on depression, anxiety, and pain were collected throughout iTBS treatment using the Beck Depression Inventory–II (BDI-II; higher scores indicate worse depression) and visual analogue scale (VAS; 0–100, higher scores indicate worse pain, anxiety, and depression). …”
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Laminoplasty (LP) Versus Laminectomy and Fusion (LF) For Multilevel Cervical Myelopathy: A Single-Center Study by Saumyajit Basu, Ayon Ghosh, Amitava Biswas, Kushal Gohil, Vikas Hanasoge, Sunkappa Reddappa Sunkappa

“…The clinical outcome was analyzed by visual analog scale (VAS) for neck pain, modified Japanese Orthopedic Association (mJOA) score, and Nurick grading at diagnosis, immediate post-operative, 3 months, and at 1 year post-operatively and was compared. …”
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Use of Ultra-Hydrophilic Absorbable Polysaccharide for Bleeding Control in Cardiothoracic Surgical Procedures by Dow Rosenzweig, Peter Lamm, Christoph Schmitz, Ferdinand Vogt

“…Blood control was sufficient and was rated by surgeons from good to very good on a visual analog scale (VAS) from 1 (very bad) to 10 (very good) [VAS = 8.3 ± 1.2]. …”
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Comparative analysis of the optic nerve microvasculature between different optic disc phenotypes of normal-tension glaucoma patients by Min Kyung Song, Yunhan Lee, Joong Won Shin, Jin Yeong Lee, Ji Wook Hong, Michael S. Kook

“…Design A retrospective case-control study. Methods This cross-sectional study analyzed 100 NTG patients with visual field (VF) loss confined to a single hemifield (50 eyes with focal ischemic [FI] ODP and 50 eyes with myopic glaucomatous [MG] ODP, matched for age [≤ 10 years] and VF severity [mean deviation ≤ 1 dB]) as well as 50 healthy eyes. …”
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Diagnosis and prediction ofprimary open-angle glaucoma by the level of local cytokine by N. M. Agarkov, A. M. Chukhraev, N. V. Yablokova

“…The incidence of glaucoma is rather high in different countries, being the leading cause of visual loss in the population, thus presuming relevance of the search for new and informative methods of diagnosing this disease. …”
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