Application of concentrated growth factor in promoting wound healing and alleviating postoperative reactions after extraction of mandibular impacted third molar by ZHANG Guangye, XIONG Jiwen, YANG Shiyi, WANG Gang, YOU Didi, GAO Qianqian

“…According to random number table method, they were divided into research group (n=48) and control group (n=48). …”
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Effect of Midsole Compliance on Oxygen Consumption and Perception of Effort and Comfort during running by Kai Biedermann, Gian-Andri Baumann, Christina M. Spengler, Fernando G. Beltrami

“…Gas exchange was continuously monitored while perceived exertion and comfort were rated post-run using a 100mm visual analogue scale. Spatiotemporal data, including impact loading, ground contact time, and cadence, were assessed using accelerometry. …”
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Application of strut-septum complex stent in nasal tip refinement of secondary unilateral cleft rhinoplasty by DONG Zhe, LI Qiaoqiao, YANG Jiegang, FU Yuchuan, LI Jian

“…Satisfaction with nasal tip aesthetics was investigated using the visual analogue scale (VAS). All measurements were made using preoperative photographs and the most recent follow-up photographs of the patients. …”
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Clinico-epidemiological characteristics of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in Kenya: a retrospective case series by Taby Siika, Jaskirat Sokhi, Juzar Hooker, Sheila Waa, Anne Mwirigi, Jasmit Shah, Jasmit Shah, Dilraj Singh Sokhi, Dilraj Singh Sokhi

“…Apart from headaches (86.9%, 106/122), the most common presenting symptoms were visual disturbance (26.2%, 32/122) and seizures (23.8%, 29/122); 11 patients developed seizures later. …”
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Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine for post-COVID-19 syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yiting Wang, Xiao Li, Huaizheng Hui, Dianxing Yang

“…Primary outcomes were symptom severity measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS); secondary outcomes included relief rates of cough, fatigue, chest tightness, dyspnea, insomnia, and exercise intolerance. …”
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Preparation and investigation of structural, optical, and dielectric properties of PVA/PVP blend films boosted by MWCNTs/AuNPs for dielectric capacitor applications by Abdu Saeed, Amal Mohsen Alghamdi, Maha Aiiad Alenizi, Reem Alwafi, G.M. Asnag, Eman Alzahrani, Randa A. Althobiti, Ahmed N. Al-Hakimi, Aeshah Salem, S.A. Al-Ghamdi

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LianChuang ZhiXue Liquid Enema Modulates the Macrophage Polarization of Ulcerative Colitis via Inhibiting the Jagged-1/Notch1 Signaling Pathway by Zhang Y, Liu J, Zhang D, Qian H

“…Zonula occludens-1 (Zo-1) Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) staining were performed to visualize the colon injury. ELISA was used to detect cytokines content in serum. …”
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Therapeutic efficacy of home-based neuromuscular electrical stimulation on early postoperative functional recovery following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a double-blind random... by Rui-song Wang, Jian-ning Sun, Qun-ya Zheng, Liang Chen, Peng Chen

“…The primary outcome was the Constant-Murley Shoulder (CMS) score, with secondary outcomes including resting and active visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, deltoid muscle thicknes, shoulder range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, and Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia scores. …”
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Effect of Locoregional Vs General Anesthesia on Incidence of Delayed Neurocognitive Recovery in Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Xie S, Zhao X, Zhao Z, Gui M, Cao X, Shen X, Luo J, Chen X, Xia Y, Yu B

“…We conducted a randomized controlled trial to examine whether continuous femoral nerve block plus sacral plexus block reduces the rate of delayed neurocognitive recovery in patients undergoing hip surgery.Methods: This is a single-centre, randomized controlled trial. …”
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Designing, Characterization, and Optimization of Nystatin Loaded Mucoadhesive Spanlastical Hard Candy Lozenges as a Treatment of Oral Candidiasis: An in-vivo Study on Rats by Hamed RR, Al-Khathami AAM, Eltayib EM, Ayed Al-Qarni RM, Hussien RA, Alshehri RF, Alhamod M, Alkhaldi B

“…They were evaluated visually and examined for EE%, in-vitro release%, P-size, PDI, and Zeta-potential. …”
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Improved alignment accuracy but similar early clinical outcomes with NAVIO imageless robotic-assisted vs. conventional total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis by Changjiao Sun, Qi Ma, Xiaofei Zhang, Huimin Li, Xin Yang, Xu Cai

“…Abstract Background This meta-analysis aimed to compare the radiological and clinical outcomes in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using either NAVIO-assisted TKA or conventional TKA. Methods In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and meta-analysis criteria, a systematic review was carried out. …”
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Effect of Yao medicine collapse stains combined with wax therapy in the treatment of chronic lumbar muscle strain (瑶药塌渍联合蜡疗治疗慢性腰肌劳损效果观察) by WEI Yingfen (韦英芬), HE Xinghong (何星宏)

“…Objective To investigate the effect of Yao medicine collapse stains combined with wax therapy in the treatment of chronic lumbar muscle strain. Methods A total of 138 patients with chronic lumbar muscle strain were selected as the study objects and randomly divided into observation group and control group, with 69 cases in each group. …”
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MORPHOLOGICAL CONDITION OF THE MUCOUS DURING THE PERIOD OF PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGE OF THE CANINES OF THE UPPER JAW by M. Cholovskyi

“…Stratified squamous epithelium with expressive differentiation into basal, prickly granular and stratum corneum was visualized along the entire length. The formation of acanthotic epithelial cords took place in almost all cases. …”
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Assessing the latest advances in bone marrow stem cell therapy for Avascular Necrosis hip: A comprehensive systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of randomized contr... by Robin Novriansyah, Tanti Ajoe Kesoema, Kevin Christian Tjandra, I Nyoman Sebastian Sudiasa, Shakira Amirah, Imke Maria Del Rosario Puling, Prudence Lucianus, Revina Maharani, Danendra Rakha Putra Respati, Laksmana Adi Krista Nugraha, Ismail Hadisoebroto Dilogo

“…The literature searching method was based on predetermined PICOS, study eligibility criteria, and PRISMA guidelines. …”
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MULTICENTER DOUBLE-BLIND RANDOMIZED PLACEBO-CONTROLLED TRIAL OF THE SYMPTOM- AND STRUCTURE-MODIFYING EFFECT OF ALFLUTOP IN PATIENTS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHROSIS. COMMUNICATION 1. EVA... by Lyudmila Ivanovna Alekseeva, E P Sharapova, E A Taskina, N V Chichasova, G R Imametdinova, N A Shostak, N G Pravdyuk, L N Denisov

“…Objective: to evaluate the symptom- and structure-modifying effect of alflutop versus placebo (PL) in patients with knee osteoarthrosis (OA).Subjects and methods. The trial enrolled 90 patients with knee OA (ACR criteria and Kellgren–Lawrence Stages II–III) and pain on walking ≥ 40 mm on a visual analogue scale (VAS) who signed their informed consent. …”
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Impact of Paraspinal Sarcopenia on Clinical Outcomes in Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Patients Following Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy by Tianci Fang, Zhifang Xue, Quan Zhou, Jiawen Gao, Jian Mi, Huilin Yang, Feng Zhou, Hao Liu, Junxin Zhang

“…Primary outcomes were assessed via the visual analog scale (VAS; 0–10) and Oswestry disability index (ODI; 0%–100%) at preoperative, 1‐month, 6‐month, and final follow‐up (mean 65.6 weeks). …”
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Development and study of mucoadhesive microcapsules for the nasal levodopa delivery by D. S. Gordeeva, V. V. Khutoryanskiy, R. I. Moustafine

“…Fluorescent images were obtained using a TLC Visualizer 3 high-resolution imaging system (CAMAG®, Switzerland). …”
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Short-term pre-meal whey protein microgel supplementation reduces postprandial glycemia and appetite in adults with overweight: An open-label randomised controlled trial by Ian J. Neeland, Kostas Tsintzas, Bo Ahrén, Robert J. Chilton, Ambra Giorgetti, Alric Mondragon, Rachel Ambiaux, Eugenia Migliavacca, David Philippe, Olivier Aprikian, Odd Erik Johansen

“…Appetite was captured by frequent self-reporting (hunger, desire, amount, fullness, satisfaction) using a visual analogue scale (0–100 mm). Ad-libitum food consumption (lunch) was assessed by weighing the amount consumed. …”
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Emergence and characterization of a ST852 Klebsiella quasipneumoniae clinical isolate coharboring blaNDM-1 and blaKPC-2 in China by Chongmei Tian, Yaping Zhao, Su Dong, Zhixin You, Jingbai Chen, Hongfeng Xu, Yuejuan Fang, Yapei Zhang

“…The plasmid structure was visualized using Circos and similar plasmids in the public database were tracked using BacWGSTdb. …”
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Restoring coronal pre-arthritic alignment in mobile-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: mid- to long-term outcomes by Yankun Jiang, Changquan Liu, Qidong Zhang, Guoyuan Sun, Ran Ding, Nianfei Zhang, Cheng Huang, Weiguo Wang, Wanshou Guo

“…Final follow-up occurred in September 2024, and outcome measures included the visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) score, and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) subscales for daily living, sports, and survivorship. …”
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