Neuropsychic manifestations in the Kyrgyz cohort of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by G. M. Koylubaeva, T. M. Reshetnyak, E. A. Aseeva, K. S. Solovyov, A. S. Dzhumagulova, N. P. Tkachenko, E. R. Karimovа, A. Zh. Zhumakadyrova, E. Zh. Dzhishambaev, K. A. Dzhailobayeva, E. L. Nasonov

“…Among the 47 diffuse lesions, neuropsychic disorders of the psychosis type prevailed, the main manifestations of which were visual and auditory hallucinations – in 34 (72.34%) patients.Conclusion. …”
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The median Effective Dose (ED50) and the 95% Effective Dose (ED95) of alfentanil in inhibiting responses to cervical dilation when combined with ciprofol during hysteroscopic proce... by Run Gao, Shu-Xi Li, Yan-Hong Zhou, Li Xing, Jin-Peng Fu, Jian-Jun Shen, Xin-Zhong Chen, Li-Li Xu

“…The requirement of ciprofol, the emergence time, the visual analogue scale score of pain at five time points, and the incidence of adverse events were recorded. …”
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Cross-sectional study of the perceived wellbeing of children in palliative care by Daniel Toro-Pérez, Ester Camprodon-Rosanas, Catalina Bolancé, Montserrat Guillen, Sergi Navarro Vilarrubí, Joaquin T. Limonero

“…Objective: To describe the perceived wellbeing (pWB) and the psychological characteristics of young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions (LLTCs). Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in young people aged 8 years or older with collection of data on demographic and disease-related variables from the health records. …”
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The Knee-SCHOOL: a brief patient-centered multidisciplinary educational program for knee osteoarthritis by Denise Vianna Machado Ayres, Sabrina Saemy Tome Uchiyama, Andréa Oliveira Prates, Rosana Aparecida Freitas Lopes, Antenor Bispo Santos Silva, Denise Rodrigues Tsukimoto, Rosimeire Alves Amorim, Taynah Souza Ribeiro, Artur Cesar Aquino Santos, André Tadeu Sugawara, André Tadeu Sugawara, Marcos Montagnini, Linamara Rizzo Battistella, Linamara Rizzo Battistella, Marta Imamura, Marta Imamura

“…The mean pain intensity, measured with visual analogue scale, score reduced from 5.52 (± 2.11) at baseline to 4.04 (± 2.38) after the program (week 2). …”
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Evaluating Dental Pain in Diverse Conditions: Findings From Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire Study by Jin Wang, Yin-Fei Pu, Hong-Tao Chen, Xiang-Song Bai, Xue Yang, Ai-Ping Ji, Jie Bai

“…Pain was assessed using the SF-MPQ, which includes the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Present Pain Intensity (PPI), and Pain Rating Index (PRI). …”
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Feasibility of relaxation along a fictitious field in the 2nd rotating frame (TRAFF2) mapping in the human myocardium at 3 T by Joao Tourais, Joao Tourais, Joao Tourais, Maša Božić-Iven, Maša Božić-Iven, Maša Božić-Iven, Yidong Zhao, Qian Tao, Iain Pierce, Iain Pierce, Christian Nitsche, Christian Nitsche, George D. Thornton, George D. Thornton, Lothar R. Schad, Lothar R. Schad, Thomas A. Treibel, Thomas A. Treibel, Sebastian Weingärtner, Mehmet Akçakaya, Mehmet Akçakaya

“…PurposeEvaluate the feasibility of quantification of Relaxation Along a Fictitious Field in the 2nd rotating frame (RAFF2) relaxation times in the human myocardium at 3 T.MethodsTRAFF2 mapping was performed using a breath-held ECG-gated acquisition of five images: one without preparation, three preceded by RAFF2 trains of varying duration, and one preceded by a saturation prepulse. …”
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Focused Vibrations Plus Kinesiotaping with Insights into Radiological Influences—An Observational Study by Gabriele Santilli, Milvia Martino, Patrizia Pacini, Francesco Agostini, Andrea Bernetti, Luca Giuliani, Giovanni Del Gaudio, Massimiliano Mangone, Vincenzo Colonna, Mario Vetrano, Maria Chiara Vulpiani, Giulia Stella, Antonello Ciccarelli, Samanta Taurone, Antonio Franchitto, Carlo Ottonello, Vito Cantisani, Marco Paoloni, Pietro Fiore, Francesca Gimigliano

“…Background: This observational study investigates the efficacy of combining local muscle vibration (LMV) therapy and kinesiotaping using the McConnell method (KMcCM) in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). …”
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Study protocol: a randomized controlled clinical trial on the use of electroacupuncture for postoperative abdominal distension following laparoscopic cholecystectomy by Qi Kong, Qi Kong, Qi Kong, Wei Wang, Xin-Yi Chen, Li-Ming Chen, Long-Kai Sun, Long-Kai Sun, Shao-Hua Qu, Wen-Tao Wu, Jia-Hua Yang, Yu Shu, Sen Li, Pei-Hao Yin, Pei-Hao Yin, Pei-Hao Yin, Wei Li, Wei Li

“…Acupuncture is one of the distinct treatment methods in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), characterized by its simplicity, practicability, and minimal side effects. …”
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Changes in pain perception in women undergoing Breast Screening Mammograms: a Study based on Breast structure. by Deborah Esposito, Carmen Ludeno, Simona Marinelli, Anna Bertoldi, Valeria Selvestrel, Marianna Giannattasio, Lauretta Rizzari, Vincenzo Marra, Luisella Milanesio, Alfonso Frigerio, Andrea Luparia, Adriana Aiello, Livia Giordano, Emanuela Bovo, Elisa Camussi, Franca Artuso

“…Quality technical standards have been evaluated by two technical experts of Referring Regional Mammography Centers of Turin. MATERIALS AND METHODS Pain, in order to be detected, has been measured through the Visual Analogical Scale. …”
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Post Hoc Analysis of Anxiety and Behavioral Changes in Japanese Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease due to the COVID‐19 Pandemic: Relationship Between Municipal Population at... by Kohei Wagatsuma, Masanori Nojima, Takayuki Matsumoto, Minoru Matsuura, Hideki Iijima, Katsuyoshi Matsuoka, Naoki Ohmiya, Shunji Ishihara, Fumihito Hirai, Ken Takeuchi, Satoshi Tamura, Fukunori Kinjo, Nobuhiro Ueno, Makoto Naganuma, Kenji Watanabe, Rintaro Moroi, Nobuaki Nishimata, Satoshi Motoya, Koichi Kurahara, Sakuma Takahashi, Atsuo Maemoto, Hiroto Hiraga, Masayuki Saruta, Keiichi Tominaga, Takashi Hisabe, Hiroki Tanaka, Shuji Terai, Toshihiro Inokuchi, Hironobu Takedomi, Kazuyuki Narimatsu, Katsuya Endo, Masanao Nakamura, Tadakazu Hisamatsu, Hiroshi Nakase, J‐DESIRE Group

“…The primary endpoint was the association between the visual analogue scale (VAS) scores of anxiety and MPSPR during the COVID‐19 pandemic. …”
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Onset of End-Stage Atrophic Age-Related Macular Degeneration as an End Point—A Delphi Study: Classification of Atrophy Meetings Report 7 by Zhichao Wu, BAppSc(Optom), PhD, Srinivas R. Sadda, MD, Thomas Ach, MD, Barbara A. Blodi, MD, Ferdinando Bottoni, MD, Usha Chakravarthy, MD, PhD, Emily Y. Chew, MD, Christine A. Curcio, PhD, Frederick L. Ferris, III, MD, Monika Fleckenstein, MD, K. Bailey Freund, MD, Juan E. Grunwald, MD, Frank G. Holz, MD, Glenn J. Jaffe, MD, Sandra Liakopoulos, MD, Tock Han Lim, FRCSEd, Jordi M. Monés, MD, PhD, Sergio Pagliarini, MD, FRCOphth, Daniel Pauleikhoff, MD, Maximilian Pfau, MD, Philip J. Rosenfeld, MD, PhD, David Sarraf, MD, Steffen Schmitz-Valckenberg, MD, Richard F. Spaide, MD, Janet R. Sparrow, PhD, Giovanni Staurenghi, MD, Adnan Tufail, MD, Francesco Viola, MD, Robyn H. Guymer, MBBS, PhD

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Single-cell analysis reveals the loss of FABP4-positive proliferating valvular endothelial cells relates to functional mitral regurgitation by Xiaohu Wang, Mengxia Fu, Weiteng Wang, Songren Shu, Ningning Zhang, Ruojin Zhao, Xiao Chen, Xiumeng Hua, Xin Wang, Wei Feng, Xianqiang Wang, Jiangping Song

“…Key findings from the scRNA-seq analysis were validated using pathological staining to visualize key markers in the mitral valve leaflets. …”
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Clinical efficacy of Ni-Ti memory alloy four-corner arthrodesis concentrator in the treatment of scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse: a follow-up of over 10 years by Baochuang Qi, Minzheng Guo, Chen Meng, Teng Wang, Chuan Li, Yongqing Xu

“…Pain levels at the wrist joint were evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS). Postoperative wrist bone fusion status was assessed through anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the wrist joint. …”
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Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery in urology: The Chinese experience by Xiaofeng Zou, Guoxi Zhang, Tianpeng Xie, Yuanhu Yuan, Rihai Xiao, Gengqing Wu, Xiaoning Wang, Hui Xu, Folin Liu, Yuting Wu, Yunfeng Liao, Quanliang Liu, Yinghao Sun, Bo Yang, Linhui Wang, Chuanliang Xu, Xiaofeng Gao

“…Objective: To describe the Chinese experience of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) in urology. Methods: From December 2008 to May 2017, 35 animal experiments and 305 clinical surgeries of NOTES or natural orifices specimen extractions (NOSE) were performed in China. …”
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The Potential Benefits of a Novel Food Supplement Based on Cannabis Sativa, Boswellia, and Fish Oil for Pain and Inflammation in Physical Activity: Unraveling the Role of Orexin-A... by Antonietta Messina, Antonietta Monda, Valentina Vassallo, Girolamo Di Maio, Rita Polito, Marco La Marra, Salvatore Allocca, Maria Casillo, Fiorenzo Moscatelli, Cristina Scavone, Francesco Taturi, Vincenzo Monda, Giovanni Messina, Chiara Schiraldi, Marcellino Monda

“…Pain was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Metabolic parameters, inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-10), and serum orexin-A levels were measured before and after the intervention. …”
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Impact of postoperative depression and immune-inflammatory biomarkers on the prognosis of patients with esophageal cancer receiving minimally invasive esophagectomy: a retrospectiv... by Pei-xin Tan, Lin-xin Wu, Shuang Ma, Shi-jing Wei, Tai-hang Wang, Bing-chen Wang, Bing-bing Fu, Jia-shuo Yang, Qing Zhao, Qing Zhao, Li Sun, Yi Liu, Tao Yan

“…This study aimed to investigate the interrelationship between depression and prognosis in patients with EC, with a focus on immune-inflammatory biomarkers.MethodsThis single-center retrospective trial was conducted at the National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. …”
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16 weeks of moderate intensity resistance exercise improves strength but is insufficient to alter brain structure in Gulf War Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain: a randomiz... by Stephanie M. Van Riper, Jacob V. Ninneman, Jacob V. Ninneman, Aaron J. Stegner, Aaron J. Stegner, Brady A. Riedner, Brady A. Riedner, Laura D. Ellingson, Ryan J. Dougherty, Patrick J. O’Connor, Gunnar A. Roberge, Gunnar A. Roberge, Andrew L. Alexander, Andrew L. Alexander, Andrew L. Alexander, Doug C. Dean, Doug C. Dean, Doug C. Dean, Jill N. Barnes, Dane B. Cook, Dane B. Cook

“…This study tested the effects of 16 weeks of resistance exercise training (RET) on gray matter (GM) volume and white matter (WM) microstructure in Gulf War Veterans (GWVs) with CMP compared to GWV waitlist controls (WLC).MethodsFifty-four GWVs were randomly assigned to 16 weeks of RET (n = 28) or WLC (n = 26). …”
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Distinct immunity dynamics of natural killer cells in mild and moderate COVID-19 cases during the Omicron variant phase by Yukari Nishikawa, Kosuke Yamaguchi, Ma’arif Athok Shofiudin, Momone Mimura, Miyako Takata, Shu Mihara, Takeru Kawakami, Ayumu Doi, Risa Matsuda, Hiroyuki Kato, Ryo Okamoto, Kengo Mukuda, Naoki Kinoshita, Kensaku Okada, Tsuyoshi Kitaura, Masaki Nakamoto, Hisashi Noma, Yusuke Endo, Akira Yamasaki, Hiroki Chikumi

“…This study analyzed alterations in natural killer (NK) cell-associated immunity dynamics in mild and moderate COVID-19 cases during the Omicron phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective observational cohort study of patients aged ≥16 with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection who were hospitalized at Tottori University Hospital between January 2022 and May 2022. …”
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Patient-reported outcome tools of acupuncture clinical trials in mainland China: a cross-sectional study by Feng Cao, Feng Cao, Yue Dong, Zhi-Qiang Li, Zhi-Qiang Li, Xue-Feng Wang, Xue-Feng Wang, Cheng-Yuan Su, Cheng-Yuan Su, Jia-Xuan Lv, Zhong-Yu Shi, Ming-Hong Du, Xin-Yue Zhang, Hong-Guo Rong, Hong-Guo Rong, Hong-Guo Rong, Yu-Tong Fei, Yu-Tong Fei, Yu-Tong Fei

“…Musculoskeletal symptoms (13.5%), neurological disorders (11.7%), and mental health conditions (9.6%) were the most common conditions assessed by PRO tools. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was the most frequently used measurement (30%), followed by concepts related to health-related quality of life (HRQOL). …”
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Elevated septal native T1 time in cardiac magnetic resonance imaging suggesting myocardial fibrosis in young kidney transplant recipients by Tim Alexander Ubenauf, Jeannine von der Born, Rizky I. Sugianto, Carl Grabitz, Elena Lehmann, Nima Memaran, Nele Kanzelmeyer, Jan Falk, Nigar Babazade, Samir Sarikouch, Diane Miriam Renz, Bernhard Magnus Wilhelm Schmidt, Anette Melk

“…Non-contrast CMR imaging has the potential to visualize early structural cardiac changes and could become an important diagnostic adjunct in the follow-up of KTx recipients. …”
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