Healthcare workers’ knowledge, attitude and practices on infection prevention and control in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic at the Faranah regional hospital and associated he... by Lena Landsmann, Anna Borodova, Carlos Rocha, Aziz Amadou Diallo, Kamis Mamadou Diallo, Matthias Borchert, Mardjan Arvand, Mamadou Diallo, Rebekah R. Wood, Sophie A. Müller

“…The assessment was accompanied by IPC training and visual workplace reminders and done in pre- and post- phases to evaluate possible impact of these IPC activities. …”
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Comparison of short-term clinical outcomes of intra-articular injection of micro-fragmented adipose tissue and stromal vascular fraction cells for knee osteoarthritis treatment: A... by Takuma Maeda, Satoshi Sobajima, Tomoyuki Matsumoto, Masanori Tsubosaka, Takehiko Matsushita, Hideki Iwaguro, Ryosuke Kuroda

“…Clinical outcomes were assessed using the visual analog scale, KOOS, knee range of motion, extension/flexion strength, and MRI T2 mapping. …”
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Efficacy of ultrasound guided erector spinae plane block compared to wound infiltration for postoperative analgesia following laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy: a double-blinde... by Sekar Loganathan, Kamal Kajal, Kashish Garg, Sameer Sethi, Deepesh B Kenwar, Amit Sharma, Ashish Aditya, Varun Mahajan, Naveen B Naik, Rajnikant Kumar

“…The secondary objectives were time to first rescue analgesia, visual numeric rating scale (VNRS) pain scores at rest and during movement, incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and complications associated with ESPB. …”
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Establishment and validation of a nomogram for coronary artery lesions in children with Kawasaki disease by Chong Hu, Chong Hu, Xiao Yan, Henglian Song, Qin Dong, Qin Dong, Changying Yi, Changying Yi, Jianzhi Li, Jianzhi Li, Xin Lv, Xin Lv

“…BackgroundThe nomogram is a powerful and robust tool in disease risk prediction that summarizes complex variables into a visual model that is interpretable with a quantified risk probability. …”
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Health Disparity Clusters of Off Label Prescriptions for Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists by Kateri J. Spinelli, Allison H. Oakes, Shih-Ting Chiu, Mary T. Imboden, Austin Miller, Sanjula Jain, Ty J. Gluckman

“…Correlations between county-level off-label rates and health disparity variables were examined using visual mapping, geographically weighted regression models, and hierarchical clustering on principle components (HCPC). …”
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Remote versus face-to-face home-based exercise programme in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: protocol for a randomised clinical trial by Tatiana Souza Ribeiro, Aline Alves de Souza, Stephano Tomaz da Silva, Karen de Medeiros Pondofe, Vanessa Regiane Resqueti, Luciana Protásio de Melo, Ricardo Alexsandro de Medeiros Valentim

“…Secondary outcomes will include disease severity (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Severity Scale), fatigue (Fatigue Severity Scale), pain (Visual Analogue Scale and body pain diagram), adverse events and adherence rate. …”
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CT Anatomical Features and Dimensions of the Rabbit Adrenal Glands by Kamelia Stamatova-Yovcheva, Rosen Dimitrov, Diyana Vladova, David Yovchev, Hristo Hristov, Vladi Nedev, Nikolay Goranov, Avche Dineva

“…<b>Results:</b> Transverse CT scans at the Th12 and L1 level visualized the topography of the right and left adrenal glands. …”
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Decellularization of donor pancreatic fragment to obtain a tissue-specific matrix scaffold by A. S. Ponomareva, L. A. Kirsanova, N. V. Baranova, V. A. Surguchenko, G. N. Bubentsova, Yu. B. Basok, I. A. Miloserdov, V. I. Sevastianov

“…A pancreatic decellularization method is proposed. This method allows to obtain a tissue-specific matrix in the form of a connective tissue scaffold completely free of detritus with preserved thin-fiber mesh-like structure, in which elastic and collagen fibers, including type I collagen, are identified. …”
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Evaluating temporal changes in water quality due to urbanization: a multi-year observational study in Khalid Khor, Sharjah, UAE by Norhan Ahmed, Areej Mohammad, Sandra L. Knuteson, Sandra L. Knuteson, Fatin Samara, Fatin Samara, Fatin Samara

“…This study investigates the long-term temporal variations in key water quality parameters in Khalid Khor, Sharjah, UAE, from 2007 to 2023, to assess the influence of urban development on the aquatic environment.MethodsWater quality indicators including pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), total dissolved solids (TDS), electrical conductivity, temperature, and coliform concentrations were analyzed. …”
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Deep Learning-Based Detection of Honey Storage Areas in <i>Apis mellifera</i> Colonies for Predicting Physical Parameters of Honey via Linear Regression by Watit Khokthong, Panpakorn Kritangkoon, Chainarong Sinpoo, Phuwasit Takioawong, Patcharin Phokasem, Terd Disayathanoowat

“…Traditional methods for assessing honey storage in beehives predominantly rely on manual visual inspection, which often leads to inconsistencies and inefficiencies. …”
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Effects of a Self-Management Telehealth Program on Improving Strength and Hand Function in Systemic Sclerosis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Orathai Wantha, Ajanee Mahakkanukrauh, Siraphop Suwannaroj, Kwankaew Tuydaung, Nonglak Methakanjanasak, Kannika Srichomphu, Jinnaphat Kraipoj, Chingching Foocharoen

“…QoL, as measured using a visual analog scale, improved significantly after the intervention in both the video guide and telephone notification groups, but not in the typical education group. …”
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Effects of vitamin D supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mahsa Ranjbar, Mehran Rahimlou, Maryam Fallah, Kurosh Djafarian, Hamed Mohammadi

“…We decided to run a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and the outcomes of adult patients suffering from RA. Methods: We searched electronic databases, using specific search terms in PubMed, Scopus, and ISI Web of Science, until May 2024. …”
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Effect of plasma adsorption and low-volume plasma exchange on intracranial pressure in acute-on-chronic liver failure: a prospective observational study by Yuanji Ma, Ziyan Li, Yan Xu, Shaoqun Zhou, Qi Yang, Lingyao Du, Fang Chen, Lang Bai, Hong Tang

“…The effect of plasma adsorption (PA) and low-volume plasma exchange (PE) on ICP were unclear. Methods A prospective observational cohort study was conducted in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) receiving PA followed immediately by low-volume PE. …”
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Comparison of the clinical efficacy of patellar lateral retraction and patellar eversion in total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mingjie Dong, Xiaoyu Sun, Hao Fan, Weiping Ren, Yushan Wang, Yingjie Gao, Pengfei Shao, Yu Gao, Qiang Jiao, Yi Feng

“…Comparisons between the two procedures are inconclusive; therefore, the study purpose was to assess the postoperative clinical efficacy to identify the most suitable procedure. Methods Electronic databases were searched, including Web of Science, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Embase, OVID, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, CNKI, and WANFANG, to identify clinical trials of PLR versus PE from inception to May 2023. …”
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Assessing Correlations Between Radiographic Classification and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Symptomatic Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis by Bradley Nelson, MS, Roland Zama, BS, Kavya K. Sanghavi, MPH, Aviram M. Giladi, MD, MS, Kenneth R. Means, Jr., MD

“…PROMs were collected electronically and included the Brief Michigan Hand Questionnaire and visual analog/numerical rating scales regarding pain as well as Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Pain Interference v1.1 and Global Health modules. …”
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Lesion assessment in multiple sclerosis: a comparison between synthetic and conventional fluid-attenuated inversion recovery imaging by Roald Ruwen Essel, Britta Krieger, Barbara Bellenberg, Dajana Müller, Theodoros Ladopoulos, Ralf Gold, Ruth Schneider, Carsten Lukas, Carsten Lukas

“…This study compares an established software's performance for automated volumetric and numerical segmentation of MS brain lesions using synthetic T2-weighted fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) MRI, based on a multi-dynamic, multi-echo sequence (MDME), vs. conventional FLAIR imaging.MethodsTo ensure comparability, 3D FLAIR images were resampled to 4 mm axial slices to match the synthetic images' slice thickness. …”
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Fractal phototherapy: impact on the structure and function of the retina of rabbits with modelled retinal pigment epithelium atrophy by D. V. Fadeev, N. V. Neroeva, M. V. Zueva, I. V. Tsapenko, V. I. Kotelin, T. A. Pavlenko, O. V. Beznos, T. D. Okhotsimskaya, P. A. Ilyukhin, Yu. S. Timofeev

“…It is believed that in degenerative diseases of the retina, photostimulation by fractal dynamics signals activates neuroplasticity, thereby increasing the efficiency of visual rehabilitation. Previously, we showed a positive effect of fractal phototherapy (FF) on the electroretinogram (ERG) of healthy rabbits and demonstrated the safety of long-term photostimulation courses for the retina. …”
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Analgesic protocol for procedural pain treatment of second-degree burns in children by Komarčević Aleksandar, Jokić Radoica, Pajić Miloš, Jovanović Mladen, Milenković Marina

“…Results. The average visual analog scale (VAS) score for assessing pain was statistically significantly higher in the control group on all tested days compared with children in the other three treated groups. …”
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Clinical study on the effect of temporomandibular joint disc anchorage on surface electromyographic characteristics of the masticatory muscles by LIN Yuxiang, LI Chenxi, GONG Zhongcheng

“…[Objective:] To evaluate the effect of temporomandibular joint disc anchorage (DA) on the surface electromyography (sEMG) characteristics of the masticatory muscles and its clinical outcome. [Methods:] A total of twenty-three patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDwoR) who underwent temporomandibular joint disc anchorage (DA) between December 2022 and January 2024 were collected to compare their preoperative, 3-month postoperative, and 6-month postoperative maximal interincisal opening (MIO), visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, mandibular border movement (BM) distance, and sEMG of anterior temporalis (TA) and masseter muscle (MM). …”
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Enhanced Intranasal Delivery of Atorvastatin via Superparamagnetic Iron-Oxide-Loaded Nanocarriers: Cytotoxicity and Inflammation Evaluation and In Vivo, In Silico, and Network Phar... by Kristina Zarif Attalla, Doaa H. Hassan, Mahmoud H. Teaima, Carol Yousry, Mohamed A. El-Nabarawi, Mohamed A. Said, Sammar Fathy Elhabal

“…The brain-targeting behavior of IN-ASN was visualized in rabbits via confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). …”
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