Kirjeldamisest lavastamiseni. Loovuurimuslik vaade / From Describing to Staging: A Practice-as-Research Look by Karl Saks, Hedi-Liis Toome, Anu Sööt, Ele Viskus

“…Being able to describe—therefore express verbally both auditory and visual elements present in the environment—is a very relevant skill for directors. …”
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Evaluation of the efficacy of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid with chondroitin sulfate in post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis by E. I. Bialik, M. A. Makarov, V. A. Nesterenko, V. E. Bialik, A. E. Karateev, A. A. Bialik, V. I. Stadnik

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of a single or double administration of a preparation of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HLA) with chondroitin sulfate (CS) in post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis (OA). Material and methods. The study included 91 patients with stage III post-traumatic knee OA. …”
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Damage to the Cardiovascular System in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Infection. Part 2: Correction of Myocardial Systolic Dysfunction by V. I. Podzolkov, A. I. Tarzimanova, A. E. Bragina, I. I. Shvedov, E. E. Bykova, A. A. Ivannikov, L. V. Vasilyeva

“…To study changes in myocardial contractile function when prescribing mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists of spironolactone in patients after coronavirus infection SARS-CoV-2 with symptoms of chronic heart failure (CHF).Materials and methods. The study included 90 hospitalized patients with a diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection. …”
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Overcoming challenges and achieving high HPV vaccination uptake in Cameroon: lessons learned from a gender-neutral and single-dose program and community engagement by Andreas Ateke Njoh, Dur-E-Nayab Waheed, Tchokfe Shalom Ndoula Josue Kedakse, Lionel Junior Ebongue, Eugene Justine Kongnyuy, Adidja Amani, Afizu Chrakoh Tambasho, Yauba Saidu, Mohamed II Kaba, Clovis Nchinjoh Sangwe, Herman Kenfack, Judith Seungue, Daniel Nebongo, Nadege Edwige Nnang, Alex Vorsters, Laurent Cleenewerck de Kiev

“…Microsoft Excel 365 was used for calculating vaccination coverage proportions and visualizing results through figures and tables. Results Cameroon introduced the HPV vaccine to nine-year-old girls in October 2020 amidst negative rumours. …”
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Exploring the shared molecular mechanisms of primary hypertension and IgA vasculitis through a case report and combining bioinformatics analysis by Qijiao Wei, Jiayan Feng, Yifei Mu, Qian Shen, Hong Xu, Li Sun, Haimei Liu

“…A protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed using the STRING database and visualized with Cytoscape software. The hub genes were identified using the MCODE plugin. …”
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Musical Expertise Reshapes Cross-Domain Semantic Integration: ERP Evidence from Language and Music Processing by Xing Wang, Tao Zeng

“…Participants read Chinese sentences presented word-by-word visually, while chord sequences were delivered auditorily, with each word temporally aligned to one chord. …”
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Comparison of clinical efficacy and radiological findings of interspinous dynamic stabilization system versus unilateral biportal endoscopy for lumbar spinal stenosis: a retrospect... by Dongyue Li, Yunzhong Cheng, Xuanyu Chen, Peng Yin, Qingjun Su

“…However, there remains a paucity of comparative studies directly evaluating the therapeutic efficacy between these two distinct non-fusion approaches—IDSS as a motion-preserving stabilization method and UBE as a minimally invasive decompression technique‌. …”
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The association between vision impairment and multi-site pain in middle-aged and older adults in China: results from the China health and retirement longitudinal study by Tianyi Luo, Cunzi Li, Lan Zhou, Lan Zhou, Yingrui Liu, Hongyan Sun, Ming Ming Yang

“…However, VI was assessed in this study through interviewer observation rather than clinical examinations, which may have introduced misclassification bias, and future studies should validate these associations using objective visual assessments.…”
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[18F]F-FMISO and [18F]F-FLT PET/CT dual-nuclide imaging for in vivo prediction of drug resistance in pancreatic cancer by SUN Chenwei, HAI Wangxi, QU Qian, XI Yun

“…Objective·[18F]F-FMISO and [18F]F-FLT are specific PET imaging agents for detecting the hypoxia microenvironment and cell proliferation, respectively. This study aims to visualize and monitor the impact of drug resistance in pancreatic cancer on the hypoxia microenvironment and cell proliferation through [18F]F-FMISO and [18F]F-FLT PET/CT dual-nuclide imaging, with the goal of providing a theoretical basis for clinical application.Methods·The CCK-8 assay was conducted to assess drug resistance in the PANC-1/R (PR) pancreatic cancer cell line compared to the parental PANC-1 (P) cell line. …”
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Implantation of a long biological patch in classical carotid endarterectomy for extended atherosclerotic lesions. Long-term outcomes by A. N. Kazantsev, M. A. Chernyavsky, R. A. Vinogradov, V. N. Kravchuk, D. V. Shmatov, A. A. Sorokin, S. V. Artyukhov, V. V. Matusevich, V. A. Porkhanov, G. G. Khubulava

“…However, more than half of all ICA restenoses and occlusions were visualized in the first 6 months after CEE. Conclusion. …”
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Outcomes of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Lumbar Nerves as Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain by Alaa Abd-Elsayed, Trevor N. Johnson, Kylie K. Ruprecht, Tristan R. Argall, Lukas J. Henjum, Kenneth J. Fiala

“…The average pre-procedure visual analog scale (VAS) pain score was 6.44 (6.44 ± 1.67, n = 1236), and the average post-procedure VAS pain score was 3.21 (3.21 ± 2.45, n = 1236) this achieved statistical significance (p < 0.0001). …”
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Extended-view totally extraperitoneal approach for midline primary and incisional ventral hernia repair: Initial results and experience from a single institution in Vietnam by Van Phu La, Vinh Phuc La, Hai Duong Tong, Minh Dien Tran, Tuan Tu Duong, Vimal Kumar Vasudeavan, Hadinata Prana, Anh Vu Doan

“…Two patients sustained intestinal injuries that required reoperation, one developed a wound infection and one reported postoperative skin paresthesia. The mean visual analogue scale pain scores at postoperative 24 hours, 48 hours, and at discharge were 4.3 ± 1.3, 3.0 ± 1.5, and 1.0 ± 0.4, respectively. …”
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H‐Shaped Anatomical Titanium Plate: Biomechanical Validation and Clinical Application in the Treatment of Complex Posterior Wall/Column Acetabular Fractures by Qiaoli Zhang, Liang Jin, Xiaorui Hao, Weijie Zheng, Fei Zhou, Shuxin Zhang, Tianfeng Li, Xiaohui Xiong, Yihan He, Xiaojie Chen, Jiexin Huang

“…Clinically, Postoperative Visual Analogue Scale scores significantly decreased, indicating effective pain management. 84.91% achieved anatomic reduction, with 92.45% and 90.56% good/excellent functional outcomes (Merle d'Aubigné Postel and Harris scores, respectively). …”
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How to estimate the probability of a live birth after one or more complete IVF cycles? the development of a novel model in a single-center by Xiangyi Kong, Zhiqiang Liu, Chunyu Huang, Xiuyu Hu, Meilan Mo, Hongzhan Zhang, Yong Zeng

“…Abstract Objective To develop a predictive tool in the form of a Nomogram based on the Cox regression model, which incorporates the impact of the length of treatment cycles on the outcome of live birth, to evaluate the probability of infertile couples having a live birth after one or more complete cycles of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), and to provide patients with a risk assessment that is easy to understand and visualize. Methods A retrospective study for establishing a prediction model was conducted in the reproductive center of Shenzhen Zhongshan Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital (formerly Shenzhen Zhongshan Urology Hospital). …”
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Radiomic Analysis of Contrast‐Enhanced CT Predicts Recompensation in Hepatitis B‐Related Decompensated Cirrhosis by Qiaofeng Chen, Yuanping Fan, Kaini Wu, Tianpan Cai, Chunyu Lan, Mingju Yu, Yunfeng Fu, Qi Zhu, Jianhao Qiu, Xiaodong Zhou

“…The Shapley Additive Explanation (SHAP) method was employed to visualize and interpret model predictions for individual patients. …”
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The safe lowest effective power of subthreshold micropulse laser treatment in Chinese patients with acute or chronic central serous chorioretinopathy by Ting Xie, Ting Xie, Wangting Li, Linli Wang, Jiafeng Ning, Zhi Li, Yulei Chen, Xifeng Lin, Shaolin Du, Qingshan Chen

“…The change of best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central macular thickness (CMT) were set as primary outcomes. …”
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Comparison of the effect of PPH double purse-string suture and RPH series ligation in elderly patients with Ⅲ-Ⅳ degree prolapsed hemorrhoids by Li Qianguo, Zhang Zhengyong, Dai Jianbo, Yu Qingsan, Liao Luoxing, Guan Xiangli, Chen Haozhen

“…Patients were divided into modified PPH group (n=68, using PPH double purse-string suture method) and modified RPH group (n=68, using RPH series ligation method) according to the random number table. …”
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Systemic inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers as predictors of pain in sequential bilateral phacoemulsification for age-related cataract by Peng Yin, Peng Yin, Liyuan Wang, Yongsheng Hou, Yang Huang, Dawei Sun, Dewang Shao

“…This study investigated whether systemic inflammatory biomarkers and oxidative stress indicators could predict and explain the differential pain experience in sequential bilateral phacoemulsification for age-related cataract.MethodsIn this prospective, single-blinded case-control study, we enrolled 80 patients with age-related cataract undergoing sequential bilateral phacoemulsification. …”
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Sociodemographic factors associated with health-related quality of life in UK healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study by Christopher A. Martin, Rebecca F. Baggaley, Lucy Teece, Daniel Pan, Joshua Nazareth, Luke Bryant, Carol Rivas, Katherine Woolf, Manish Pareek, The UK-REACH study collaborative group

“…We also examined EQ-5D-5L visual analogue scale (VAS) scores using linear regression. …”
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Effectiveness of Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy and Limberg Flap Reconstruction in the Management of Pilonidal Sinus Disease: A Prospective Observational Study by S Vinith Balaji, K Thinagaran, Reegan Jose, Najeem Fazil, Mohana Vamsi, Arafath Iqbal

“…Data on key outcomes, including wound healing time, pain levels {measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)}, recurrence rates and postoperative complications, were collected over a 6-month period. …”
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