Effect of Lingnan Painless Apitherapy combined with McKenzie Therapy on Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation by Hongbo WU, Xinghua CHEN, Ruike ZHANG, Qinglu LUO, Yongming CHENG

“…Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of Lingnan painless apitherapy combined with McKenzie therapy on patients with lumbar disc herniation(LDH).Methods:A total of 80 patients with LDH who were treated in the department of rehabilitation medicine of the fifth affiliated hospital of Guangzhou medical university from February 2019 to June 2020 were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group according to the random number table method, with 40 cases in each group.The control group received magnetic thermal-vibration therapy and McKenzie therapy.The Japanese magnetic thermal-vibration therapy instrument(TM-3200)was used in the magnetic thermotherapy, the appropriate intensity(high, hot, warm and low temperature)was selected according to the patient's feeling and symptoms, 20 minutes each time, once a day, seven times a week, continuous treatment for two weeks.In addition, the patients with LDH received McKenzie therapy, which was assisted by the therapist or the patient actively completed the flowing training, such as prone position stretching, prone position stretching combined with compression, standing position lateral movement and so on.Each step rested for one minute, once every two days, continuous treatment for two weeks.The observation group received Lingnan painless apitherapy on the basis of treatment in the control group after half an hour's rest.Before treatment, the patients were given apitherapy tolerance test, performing apitherapy with one bee on each Zusanli acupoints on both sides.After apitherapy for 15 minutes, if there was no adverse reaction, the patients were given painless apitherapy with a quiet and comfortable environment, every other day.In this treatment, both sides of Huatuo Jiaji acupoints on the lumbar spinous processes were selected, and Huatuo Jiaji acupoints on both sides of the 5th lumbar spinous process were selected in the first treatment, one acupoint on the left and one on the right.After that, two acupoints were added each time, and each acupoint was treated by one bee.According to the order of Jiaji points on the 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st lumbar vertebrae, the number of bee needles increased to 10 bees.Before treatment and two weeks after treatment, visual analogue scales(VAS)was used to evaluate the pain degree, Oswestry disability index(ODI)was used to assess the lumbar spine dysfunction, and TCM syndrome score was used to evaluate the therapeutic effect, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated by <italic>the diagnosis and curative effect standards of TCM diseases</italic>.Results:Before treatment, there was no significant difference in the VAS score, ODI score and TCM syndrome score between the observation group and the control group(<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05).Compared with treatment before, the VAS score, ODI score and TCM syndrome score after treatment for two weeks of the two groups were significantly reduced, with a statistically significant difference(<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05).Compared with the control group, the VAS score and TCM syndrome score of the observation group were lower than those of the control group, with a statistically significant difference(<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05), but there was no considerable difference in ODI score between the two groups(<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05), and the clinical efficacy of the observation group(95%)was significantly higher than that of the control group(80%)(<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05).Conclusion:Lingnan painless apitherapy combined with McKenzie therapy can significantly improve the pain degree and lumbar spine dysfunction of patients with LDH, which have a good effect and it is worthy of clinical promotion.However, it's necessary to develop large-sample randomized controlled trials and follow-up, to provide more reliable basis for clinical treatment of LDH.…”
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Validation of the Russian-language version of the ASAS Health Index by A. I. Akulova, A. P. Rebrov, Sh. Erdes, I. Z. Gaydukova

“…There were statistically significant relationships between ASAS HI scores and C-reactive protein levels (Spearman correlation coefficient r=0.56), BASDAI (r=0.62), BASFI (r=0.67), ASDAS (r=0.38), BASMI (r=0.46), and patient's global assessment on a visual analogue scale (VAS) (r=0.49; p&lt;0.05 for all measures). …”
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Effect of low-intensity resistance training at different levels of blood flow restriction on pain, proprioception and muscle strength in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a random... by Yongjie Li, Shenyu Fu, Dakuan Zhang, Mengling Liu, Hongju Liu

“…The primary outcome was the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and the secondary outcomes were proprioception and muscle strength. …”
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Perceptual Decision Efficiency Is Modifiable and Associated with Decreased Musculoskeletal Injury Risk Among Female College Soccer Players by Gary B. Wilkerson, Alejandra J. Gullion, Katarina L. McMahan, Lauren T. Brooks, Marisa A. Colston, Lynette M. Carlson, Jennifer A. Hogg, Shellie N. Acocello

“…The assessments and training sessions involved left- or right-directed neck rotation, arm reach, and step-lunge reactions to 40 presentations of different types of horizontally moving visual stimuli. The PRT program included 4 levels of difficulty created by changes in initial stimulus location, addition of distractor stimuli, and increased movement speed, with ≥90% response accuracy used as the criterion for training progression. …”
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Integrating Deep Learning and Radiomics in Differentiating Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma from Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma with Ultrasound Images by Yu B, He H, Zheng Q, Ai Y, Yu X, Li S, Zhang J, Jin J, Jin X, Yu W

“…Radiomics signature and five deep learning networks, such as visual geometry group 13 (VGG13), VGG16, VGG19, AlexNet, and EfficientNet, were generated for papillary thyroid carcinoma and papillary thyroid microcarcinoma differentiation. …”
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Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Knee Joint Pain Using a V-Shaped Active Tip Needle: A Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study by Lo Bianco G, Pugliesi M, Misseri G, Li S, Day M, Schatman ME, Abd-Elsayed A, Yong RJ, Robinson CL

“…This retrospective, single-center observational study investigated whether using a novel V-shaped active tip needle—which creates larger lesions—could improve outcomes.Methods: Fifty patients with symptomatic knee OA or CPSP, who had a ≥ 50% reduction in pain after diagnostic genicular nerve blocks, underwent GNRFA with a V-shaped active tip needle between September 2020 and January 2022. …”
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Facilitators, barriers, and strategies for the implementation of peer-led tuberculosis active case finding among people who use drugs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. by Lilian Tina Minja, Liana Monica Minja, Kilian Mlalama, Doreen Pamba, Jerry Hella, Samwel Likindikoki, Cassian Nyandindi, Jessie Mbwambo, Klaus Reither, Jennifer M Belus

“…This study aimed to explore facilitators and barriers to implementing peer-led TB ACF, as perceived by both, current and potential service users.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted in-depth interviews among purposively selected adult PWUD in Dar-es-Salaam region, Tanzania. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF PRACTICAL SKILLS IN FOREIGN STUDENTS DURING EDUCATION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PROPEDEUTICS OF SURGICAL DENTISTRY by I.A. Kolisnyk, A.I. Pankevych, A.M. Hohol, V.M. Novikov, E.Yu. Rezvina, M.A. Korostashova

“…Unfortunately, teachers are only able to visualize and comment in detail on the performing of certain manipulations. …”
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Exploring Youth Perspectives on Digital Mental Health Platforms: Qualitative Descriptive Study by Sarah Daniel, Lauren Volcko, Emilie Bassi, Julia Hews-Girard, Katherine Bright, Marianne Barker, Lia Norman, Karina Pintson, Geneca Henry, Sumaya Soufi, Chukwudumbiri Efrem Omorotionmwan, Melanie Fersovitch, Leanne Stamp, Karen Moskovic, David W Johnson, Gina Dimitropoulos

“…Progress tracking features, such as symptom trend visualizations and diaries, were identified by 65% (25/39) of participants as critical for sustaining engagement. …”
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The clinical prediction model to distinguish between colonization and infection by Klebsiella pneumoniae by Xiaoyu Zhang, Xifan Zhang, Deng Zhang, Jing Xu, Jingping Zhang, Xin Zhang

“…ObjectiveTo develop a machine learning-based prediction model to assist clinicians in accurately determining whether the detection of Klebsiella pneumoniae (KP) in sputum samples indicates an infection, facilitating timely diagnosis and treatment.Research methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 8,318 patients with KP cultures admitted to a tertiary hospital in Northeast China from January 2019 to December 2023. …”
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Liposomal bupivacaine versus conventional anesthetics in adductor canal block for total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Xiaoli Ye, Kaixi Shang, Lina Zhao, Quan Liang, Huanzhen Luo, Jing Shi

“…Primary outcomes were postoperative pain scores [assessed via Visual Analog Scale (VAS) / Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)], opioid consumption, length of hospital stay (LOS), and adverse events. …”
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Fu’s subcutaneous needling for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaohu Zhao, Jingxuan Liu, Dake Li, Shangkun Si, Xuanhe Tian, Deke Zhang, Ping Jiang, Ping Jiang

“…The primary outcomes were total efficacy rate, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) scores. …”
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Analgesic application of a novel non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug imrecoxib after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized controlled study by Guoyang Bai, Xiangxiang Sun, Qunli Dou, Bowei Li, Kai Qin, Xiaobo Sun, Jianbing Ma, Chao Xu, Yuanchi Huang

“…Therefore, this study aims to explore the clinical efficacy and safety of imrecoxib in postoperative analgesia after TKA. Methods The 120 patients were randomly assigned to two groups. …”
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Early identification of mild cognitive impairment: an innovative model using ocular biomarkers by Lingjing Zhang, Lingjing Zhang, Yanwei Wang, Yuming Liu, Zi Ye, Zhaohui Li

“…The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) method and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed using R software for dimensionality reduction and variable selection. …”
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Influence of dendritic cells on corneal nerve morphological analysis and clinical relevance in chronic dry eye disease after femtosecond laser-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis by Yilin Liu, Yilin Liu, Baikai Ma, Baikai Ma, Lu Zhao, Hongshuo Li, Wenlong Li, Wenlong Li, Zhengze Sun, Zhengze Sun, Hongyu Duan, Hongyu Duan, Yitian Zhao, Hong Qi, Hong Qi

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The study of functional asymmetry in students and schoolchildren practicing martial arts by Vyacheslav V. Romanenko, Olha O. Podrihalo, Leonid V. Podrigalo, Sergii S. Iermakov, Zhanna V. Sotnikova-Meleshkina, Oksana V. Bobrova

“…The functional asymmetry was determined using «Reaction SM Dual» software for tablets with iOS. Two visual tests were used. The duration of each test was 100 s. …”
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The efficacy of core stabilization exercise in mild and moderate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaomei Liu, Yanyang Wang, Min Liu, Yu Zhang, Qiang Wu, Qian Wang

“…Cobb angle, angle of trunk rotation, apical vertebral rotation, Walter Reed Visual Assessment Scale, Posterior Trunk Symmetry Index, forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), FEV1/FVC, SRS-22,, were focused as outcomes. …”
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Reduction in Artemisia Pollen-Specific IgE Levels During House Dust Mite Allergen Immunotherapy in Polysensitized Allergic Rhinitis Patients: A Three-Year Retrospective Study in No... by Sun X, Li X, Gao T, Liu P, Liu N, Jin P, Zhi L

“…Clinical outcomes were also recorded, including Total Nasal Symptom Score (TNSS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and medication use.Results:  Over three years, SIgE levels for Der p significantly decreased (p = 0.0001), while Der f showed a slight and significant decrease (p = 0.0334). …”
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Study of anatomy-diagnostic features of leaves of <i>Cynara scolymus</i> L. grown under the conditions of the Kyrgyz Republic by S. C. Chubakova, N. T. Farmanova, N. V. Bobkova, T. A. Mamatov

“…To detect characteristic external features of artichoke prickly leaves, an external examination of the analytical sample was carried out visually (10 × ). Microscopic and histochemical examination was carried out in accordance with GF RF XV ed. …”
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Features of ankylosing spondylitis at different stages in men and women by I. A. Cherentsova, E. N. Otteva

“…For the calculation of enthesites, the validated index Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Enthesitis Score (MASES) was used; pain intensity in the last week was estimated using a visual analogue scale (VAS). Laboratory examination included the determination of ESR and HLA-B27 antigen. …”
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