Serum Periostin as a Potential Biomarker in the Evaluation of Allergic Rhinitis: A Pilot Study by Zhu XJ, Lu MP, Chen RX, Mao ZF, Yang YF, Han J, Cheng L

“…There was a notable positive correlation between serum periostin and FeNO (r=0.398, p=0.012), FnNO (r=0.379, p=0.017), as well as the visual analogue scale (VAS) score for ocular tearing (r=0.351, p=0.026) in AR patients. …”
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Discrepancies in Peripheral Arterial Function Indices Among Healthy Young Black Africans: Findings from Pilot Study Interpreted Using AHA Reference Values by Tuntufyege Erasto Mwasanjobe, Ashabilan Ebrahim, Oscar Mbembela, Omary Chillo, Jacktan Josephat Ruhighira, Fredirick Mashili

“…The results were also analyzed across sex and between the left and right sides. Methods We carefully and systematically recruited 156 healthy black Africans aged 18–35 years with no characteristics indicative of peripheral arterial dysfunction. …”
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The impact of pituitary adenomas on cognitive performance: a systematic review by Ting-Chia Young, Kai-Yen Lin, Wan-Cheng Li, Chi-Ning Huang, Wen-Hsuan Tsai

“…PurposeIncreasing evidence suggests that beyond classical endocrine and visual symptoms, patients with pituitary adenoma (PA) may experience neurocognitive impairment, potentially resulting in reduced productivity and diminished quality of life. …”
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Contrast-enhanced mammography-based interpretable machine learning model for the prediction of the molecular subtype breast cancers by Mengwei Ma, Weimin Xu, Jun Yang, Bowen Zheng, Chanjuan Wen, Sina Wang, Zeyuan Xu, Genggeng Qin, Weiguo Chen

“…Twenty-one features were visually described, including four clinical features and seventeen radiological features, these radiological features which extracted from the CEM. …”
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A Complete Functional Characterization of Patients with Severe Knee Osteoarthritis in Need of Total Knee Replacement by Vinicius Taboni Lisboa, Bruno de Paula Leite Arruda, Rafael de Andrade Tambascia, Alessandro Rozin Zorzi, Alberto Cliquet, Gustavo Constantino de Campos

“…The main outcome measures were Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Index (WOMAC), visual analog scale (VAS), Short Form-36, knee range of motion, thigh perimeter measurement, maximum voluntary isometric contraction, and 6-min walk test. …”
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Ultrasound-Guided Transmuscular Quadratus Lumborum Block Reduces Postoperative Pain Intensity in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Con... by Jian He, Lei Zhang, Wan You He, Dong Lin Li, Xue Qin Zheng, Qi Xia Liu, Han Bin Wang

“…Pain intensity was assessed using the visual analog scale (0: no pain to 10: worst possible pain). …”
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Understanding Patient and Physiotherapist Requirements for a Personalized Automated Smartphone Telemonitored App for Posttotal Knee Arthroplasty Rehabilitation: Qualitative Study by Eleanor Shuxian Chew, Aileen Eugenia Scully, Samanth Shi-Man Koh, Ee-Lin Woon, Juanita Krysten Miao-Shi Low, Yu-Heng Kwan, John Wei-Ming Tan, Yong-Hao Pua, Celia Ia-Choo Tan, Luke Jonathan Haseler

“…To ensure uptake and long-term sustainability, this study adopted a person-based approach. MethodsA multistakeholder qualitative study of user needs was conducted. …”
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Longitudinal changes following the introduction of socially assistive robots in nursing homes: a qualitative study with ICF framework and causal loop diagramming by Eri Otaka, Kenji Sato, Daiki Shimotori, Tsuneki Ninomiya, Naoki Sugimoto, Yoshihiro Nakabo, Yoshio Matsumoto, Taiki Yoshida, Izumi Kondo

“…Following the framework analysis method, the transcripts were coded using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). …”
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The relationship of tooth shade and skin tone and its influence on smile attractiveness in native South Indians: A web-based cross sectional survey by Hrudi Sundar Sahoo, Aishwarya Balasubramanian

“…These images were incorporated into a Google Form along with a questionnaire and a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for attractiveness rating. …”
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Tracing inflammasomes in Alzheimer’s: insights from bibliometric analysis by Yingjun Chen, Yingjun Chen, Hui Pei, Hao Li, Wenjun Zeng, Zhitao Li

“…Additionally, CiteSpace (6.2.4R (64-bit) Advanced Edition), and VOSviewer (version 1.6.18) were used to analyze and visualize these data.ResultsA total of 1,128 publications related to the inflammasome in Alzheimer’s disease were recorded in the WoSCC, comprising 738 articles and 390 reviews. …”
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Patient Experience with ABBV-444, a Proof-of-Concept Study for a Novel Artificial Tear with Trehalose and Sodium Hyaluronate for Dry Eye Symptoms by Hom MM, Ladhani O, Zhang Z, Liu H, Sonparote S, Dancey CC

“…Secondary endpoints were onset of action (change from baseline in current symptom survey [CSS] visual analog scale [VAS] scores over 5 minutes post administration on Day 1) and patients’ experience (change from baseline in Patient Eye Drop Experience [PEDE] survey VAS scores at Day 30). …”
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The burden of cough in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases: a systematic evidence synthesis by Rhiannon Green, Michael Baldwin, Nick Pooley, Kate Misso, Maureen PMH Rutten-van Mölken, Nina Patel, Marlies S. Wijsenbeek

“…The most frequently used measures of cough were cough severity visual analogue scale (VAS) and objective cough counts, whereas the most frequently used health-related quality of life (HRQoL)/impact measures were the St. …”
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Effect of golimumab on endothelial vasomotor function and arterial stiffness in ankylosing spondylitis by L. A. Knyazeva, N. Damjanov, L. I. Knyazeva, N. S. Meshcherina, I. I. Goryainov, M. A. Stepchenko, Ya. I. Bobyntsev, O. S. Rudakov

“…The investigators visualized carotid arteries to determine local vascular wall stiffness, studied regional arterial stiffness to assess a pulse wave contour analysis, and a reactive hyperemia test before and after 104-week therapy.Results and discussion. …”
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Unravelling the pathogenic role and genotype-phenotype correlation of the USH2A p.(Cys759Phe) variant among Spanish families. by Raquel Pérez-Carro, Fiona Blanco-Kelly, Lilián Galbis-Martínez, Gema García-García, Elena Aller, Blanca García-Sandoval, Pablo Mínguez, Marta Corton, Ignacio Mahíllo-Fernández, Inmaculada Martín-Mérida, Almudena Avila-Fernández, José M Millán, Carmen Ayuso

“…(Cys759Phe) allele.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Diagnosis was set according to previously reported protocols. …”
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Effects of Remimazolam-Propofol with Flumazenil Reversal on the Emergence Time and Hemodynamics of Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Partial Hepatectomy: A Prospective Randomized Co... by Feng Y, Jia JM, Cheng YX, Lin J, Zhang XY, Wang YZ, Zuo YB

“…The Sedation-Agitation Scale (SAS) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores at predefined intervals, hemodynamics, and adverse events were recorded.Results: The time to obey verbal commands (p&lt; 0.0001), BIS over 80 (p =0.0011), and tracheal tube removal (p=0.0002) were all significantly shorter in the RP group than in the P group. …”
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Endoscopic signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease with different hiatal hernias types by A. O. Nykonenko, Ye. I. Haidarzhi, О. М. Kiosov

“…The proximal edges of the gastric folds, which are visualized in all patients, were considered the reference point for the true esophageal-gastric junction. …”
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18F−Prostate−Specific Membrane Antigen PET/CT imaging for potentially resectable pancreatic cancer (PANSCAN−2): a phase I/II study by Jisce R. Puik, Thomas T. Poels, Gerrit K. J. Hooijer, Matthijs C. F. Cysouw, Joanne Verheij, Johanna W. Wilmink, Elisa Giovannetti, Geert Kazemier, Arantza Farina Sarasqueta, Daniela E. Oprea-Lager, Rutger-Jan Swijnenburg

“…Images were analyzed both visually and (semi)quantitatively by deriving the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) and tumor-to-background ratio (TBR). …”
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An explainable AI-driven deep neural network for accurate breast cancer detection from histopathological and ultrasound images by Md. Romzan Alom, Fahmid Al Farid, Muhammad Aminur Rahaman, Anichur Rahman, Tanoy Debnath, Abu Saleh Musa Miah, Sarina Mansor

“…It employs Grad-CAM (Gradient-weighted Class Activation Mapping) to offer visual justifications for its predictions, increasing trust and transparency among healthcare providers. …”
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Immediate Analgesic Efficacy of Acupuncture in Acute Postoperative Pain Following Internal Fixation of Intertrochanteric Femoral Fractures: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Tri... by Wang H, Wang T, Tang X, Tang X, Li C, Deng Y, Li Q, Liang F, Liao J, Guo T

“…The primary outcome will be pain intensity measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at 10 minutes post-treatment. …”
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A novel infrapatellar fat pad preservation technique in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction reduces postoperative pain and cartilage damage: a retrospective study by Shilin Li, Mingfeng Lu, Lilian Zhao, Lilei He, Weifeng Fan, Jie Zhou, Sumin Yan

“…Comparative assessments included the Kujala score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, KT-1000 arthrometer measurements, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, and range of motion (ROM). …”
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