Hydrodissection technique for pain relief during peri-microwave ablation in patients with subpleural non-small cell lung cancers by Nan Wang, Tianyu Xue, Peng Liu, Pikun Cao, Jingwen Xu, Zhigang Wei, Xin Ye

“…Purpose This study aimed to assess the application value of the hydrodissection technique (HT) for pain relief during peri-microwave ablation (MWA) in patients with subpleural non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs).Methods This retrospective study comprised 218 patients with subpleural NSCLCs who underwent computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous MWA. …”
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Assessing the cataract surgical rate and gender equity in cataract services in south-east Nigeria by Clare Gilbert, Onyinye Onyia, Ada Ejealor Aghaji, Christiana Ubaka, Eberechukwu Ogbeanu Achigbu, Ifeoma Lilian Ejiakor, Adaku I Mbatuegwu, Chiamaka J P Okeke, Barbara C Okoli, Emmanuel U Ogborogu, Kenneth C Dike, Florence U Nkwogu

“…Background In 2020, almost 100 million people were blind or visually impaired from cataract. Cataract surgery is a cost-effective treatment for cataracts. …”
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Efficacy and safety of oral strontium ranelate for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: rationale and design of randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Cyrus Cooper, J-Y Reginster, R Chapurlat, C Christiansen, H Genant, N Bellamy, W Bensen, F Navarro, J Badurski, E Nasonov, X Chevalier, P N Sambrook

“…We describethe rationale and design of a randomised trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of strontium ranelate in knee osteoarthritis.Research design, methods, and results: This double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (98 centres, 18 countries) includes ambulatory Caucasian men and women aged ≥50 years with primary knee osteoarthritis of the medial tibiofemoralcompartment (Kellgren and Lawrence grade 2 or 3), joint space width (JSW) 2.5 to 5 mm, and knee pain on most days in the previous month (intensity ≥40 mm on a visual analogue scale). …”
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Clinical Features of Patients with Exfoliation Glaucoma Requiring Surgical Intervention by Hideyuki Nakano, Tetsuya Togano, Yuta Sakaue, Aki Suetaka, Ryu Iikawa, Rieko Nakano, Takeo Fukuchi

“…Retrospective study. Methods. The study included 46 eyes from 36 XFG patients, 85 eyes from 53 primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients, and 54 eyes from 35 normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) patients. …”
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In what context and by which mechanisms can creative arts interventions improve wellbeing in older people? A realist review protocol [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Geoff Wong, Anne Ferrey, Alexandra Caulfield, Jeremy Leslie-Spinks, Nia Roberts, Trish Greenhalgh, Helle Mölsted Alvesson

“…Creative arts encompass a wide range of activities, including performing arts, visual arts, design and craft, literature, culture and digital and electronic arts. …”
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Integration of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring into Laparoscopic Pelvic Nerve Decompression Surgery: A Novel Technique for Protecting Pelvic Nerves by Elif Cansu Gundogdu, Ahmet Kale, Metin Mercan, Vildan Yayla, Ugur Efe Ozcan, Taner Usta, Esra Keles

“…Background: This study aims to present a novel technique that integrates intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) into laparoscopy for continuous monitoring of pelvic nerves at risk during surgery to ensure their protection. Methods: This is a prospective analysis of 10 consecutive patients receiving surgical treatment for proven diagnosis of lumbosacral plexus nerve entrapment. …”
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POLYMORPHISMS OF EXTRACELLULAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE REMODELING PROTEINASES AND <i>MMP2, MMP3, MMP9</i> GENES, AND NEOANGIGENESIS <i>VEGF</i> GENE IN RETINAL MICROANGIOPATHY IN THE PAT... by A. V. Shevchenko, V. F. Prokofiev, V. I. Konenkov, V. V. Klimontov, N. V. Tyan, D. V. Chernykh, A. N. Trunov, V. V. Chernykh

“…The genetic typing was carried out by restriction fragment length polymorphism and TaqMan methods.The analysis of complex genotypes at the five polymorphic positions has revealed some significant findings in positive and negatively incorporated complexes. …”
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Enhancing Pain Management and Psychological Recovery in Earthquake Victims: The Role of Continuous Regional Analgesic Techniques Assessed by QoR-15 by Ergun Mendes, Ozal Adiyeke, Onur Sarban, Melih Civan, Okyar Altas, Alperen Korucu, Funda Gumus Ozcan, Gozen Oksuz

“…Baseline, 24 h, 72 h QoR-15 (Quality of Recovery-15), and VAS (Visual Analog Scala) scores were compared for changes over time. …”
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Biportal endoscopic lumbar discectomy surgery in patients with cauda equina syndrome caused by lumbar herniated intervertebral disc: a retrospective multi-center cohort study by Sang-Min Park, Ho-Jin Lee, Hyun-Jin Park, Ki-Han You, Jong-Hun Jung, Samuel K. Cho, Ho-Joong Kim, Jin S. Yeom

“…Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and EQ-5D scores at baseline, and at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. …”
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Using spaceborne SAR and ground-based measurements to identify spatial patterns in soil moisture and seasonal thaw timing in permafrost environments of Alaska by W. Brad Baxter, Zachary Hoppinen, Kristofer Lasko, Tate Meehan, David Brodylo, Taylor D. Sullivan, Amanda J. Barker, Thomas A. Douglas

“…We integrate ground-based and spaceborne microwave methods to investigate patterns and controls on surface soil moisture (SSM) in boreal and arctic permafrost environments of Alaska. …”
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Pediatric medication management barriers faced by providers serving underserved populations and proposed solutions by Tiranun Rungvivatjarus, Tiranun Rungvivatjarus, Maria Z. Huang, Maria Z. Huang, Britanny Winckler, Britanny Winckler, Erin S. Fisher, Erin S. Fisher, Kyung E. Rhee, Kyung E. Rhee

“…Proposed solutions such as improved technology, dedicated educators, and visual aids may help address these issues while potentially decreasing medication errors.…”
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The efficacy of low-level laser therapy in oral surgery: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Alain Chaple Gil, Leonardo Díaz, Alfredo Von Marttens, Claudio Sotomayor, Javier Basualdo, Víctor Beltrán, Gilbert Jorquera, Rodrigo Caviedes, Eduardo Fernández

“…It also aimed to identify optimal laser parameters for future clinical application. Methods: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed following PRISMA 2020 guidelines and the PROPS framework. …”
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Pretreatment with transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation to prevent postoperative ileus in patients undergoing laparoscopic colon surgery: study protocol for a randomised c... by Wei Song, Rui Feng, Lihua Fan, Jun Guo, Dongli Li, Wenting Chen, Yue Yong, Guijie Yu, Lan Yuan, Guoqiang Fu, Jiangang Song

“…This trial will evaluate the effects of pretreatment with TEAS on POI.Methods and analysis This will be a prospective, randomised controlled trial. …”
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Microwave ablation for subpleural stage I non-small cell lung cancer: a prospective, single-center study comparing three anesthesia models by Yu-Feng Wang, ZhiXin Bie, YuanMing Li, Sheng Xu, RunQi Guo, Xiao-Guang Li

“…The primary endpoints were perioperative visual analog scale (VAS) scores and the incidence of adverse events within 30 days of MWA.Results Sixty patients (mean age 73.88 ± 6.44 years; 28 men) were included in the analysis. …”
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The incidence of inflow and drain pain and associated risk factors for patients on peritoneal dialysis by Shun Hua, Peiyi Cao, Guanji Zhang, Guanglan Li, Simin Jiang, Yiping Xu, Jianbo Li, Jianwen Yu, Naya Huang, Jianxiong Lin, Xiao Yang, Wei Chen, Haiping Mao, Zhong Zhong

“…Patients’ experiences of inflow pain and drain pain were evaluated using a questionnaire survey and the visual analog scale (VAS), with pain status followed up via telephone for 3 months post-surgery. …”
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Presence of Potential Enteropathogenic Bacteria in Cats and Association With Diarrhea in Multicat Households by Kirsten Bogedale, Ute Klein‐Richers, Sandra Felten, Michèle Bergmann, Nikola Pantchev, Yury Zablotski, Jan Suchodolski, Kathrin Busch, Stefan Unterer, Katrin Hartmann

“…Animals In total, 234 cats from 41 privately owned catteries were included. Methods In this prospective study, feces were evaluated for consistency according to a visual scoring system (Purina Fecal Score). …”
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Using Key Predictors in an SVM Model for Differentiating Spinal Fractures and Herniated Intervertebral Discs in Preoperative Anesthesia Evaluation by Shih-Ying Yang, Shih-Yen Hsu, Yi-Kai Su, Nan-Han Lu, Kuo-Ying Liu, Tai-Been Chen, Kon-Ning Chiu, Yung-Hui Huang, Li-Ren Yeh

“…Accurate differentiation between these conditions is crucial for effective treatment, particularly in the context of preoperative anesthesia evaluation, where understanding the underlying condition can influence anesthesia planning and pain management. <b>Methods and Materials:</b> This study presents a Support Vector Machine (SVM) model designed to distinguish between spinal fractures and HIVDs using key clinical predictors, including age, gender, preoperative Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores, and the number of spinal fractures. …”
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Medical treatment for adenomyosis: long term use of progestins by Silvia Vannuccini, Francesco La Torre, Federico Toscano, Anna Rosa Speciale, Milo Giani, Dilruba Tureli, Virginia Manzi, Angela Gallone, Felice Petraglia

“…Symptoms were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain and the Pictorial Blood Assessment Chart (PBAC) method for bleeding.Results Dienogest significantly reduced dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and HMB, with efficacy maintained over three years in most patients. …”
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‘It Just Makes Sense to Me’: A qualitative study exploring patient decision‐making and experiences with prostate MRI during active surveillance for prostate cancer by Ryan Sutherland, Cary P. Gross, Xiaomei Ma, Farah Jeong, Tyler M. Seibert, Matthew R. Cooperberg, William J. Catalona, Shellie D. Ellis, Stacy Loeb, Dena Schulman‐Green, Michael S. Leapman

“…Abstract Introduction Although prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is commonly used in the diagnosis, staging and active surveillance of prostate cancer, little is known about patient perspectives on MRI. Methods We performed a qualitative study consisting of in‐depth, semi‐structured interviews of patients with low‐ and intermediate‐risk prostate cancer managed with active surveillance. …”
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Comparative analysis of upper body postural angles and their association with neck pain in car and motorcycle drivers by Aafreen Aafreen, Abdur Raheem Khan, Ashfaque Khan, Ausaf Ahmad, Monira I. Aldhahi, Weam Okab Alsalem, Mohammed M Alshehri, Almutasim Billa Moafa, Ahmed Ghazwani, Mohammad Abu Shaphe

“…Purpose: This study aimed to assess upper-body postural angles and neck pain among car drivers and motorcycle drivers separately, and to compare these outcomes between the two groups. Methods: This cross-sectional study comprised a total of 200 participants, with an equal distribution between car drivers (n = 100) and motorcycle drivers (n = 100). …”
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