What can influence the outcome of open wedge high tibial osteotomy? by V. E. Bialik, S. A. Makarov, M. A. Makarov, E. I. Bialik, V. A. Nesterenko, M. R. Nurmukhametov, D. V. Kapitonov, A. A. Chernikova

“…To assess the result, we studied the change in pain intensity according to the visual analogue scale (VAS), as well as the state of the knee joint according to the Knee Society Score (KSS) scale before surgery and 1 year after MOWHTO.Results. …”
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The duration of remission and minimal disease activity after initiation and discontinuation of biological agents in patients with early psoriatic arthritis (data from the all-russi... by E. Yu. Loginova, T. V. Korotaeva, S. I. Glukhova, E. L. Nasonov

“…The activity of the disease and efficiency of PsA therapy were evaluated using DAS, DAPSA and the criteria for MDA (tender joint count of ≤1, swollen joint count of ≤1, PASI score ≤1 or BSA ≤3, pain intensity on visual analogue scale (VAS) ≤15 mm, patient's assessment of disease activity on VAS ≤20 mm; HAQ score ≤0.5; enthesitis index ≤1) at the beginning of the investigation and then every 3 months. …”
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The Demodex Expert Panel on Treatment and Eyelid Health (DEPTH) Consensus Regarding the Preferred Treatment for Demodex Blepharitis by Donnenfeld E, Nichols KK, Ayres BD, Farid M, Gupta PK, Lindstrom RL, Pflugfelder S, Starr CE, Venkateswaran N, Gaddie IB, Karpecki PM, Koetting C, McGee S, Periman LM, Yeu E

“…Eric Donnenfeld,1 Kelly K Nichols,2 Brandon D Ayres,3 Marjan Farid,4 Preeya K Gupta,5,6 Richard Lyndon Lindstrom,7 Stephen Pflugfelder,8 Christopher E Starr,9 Nandini Venkateswaran,10 Ian Benjamin Gaddie,11 Paul M Karpecki,12 Cecelia Koetting,13 Selina McGee,14 Laura M Periman,15 Elizabeth Yeu16 1Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, Long Island, NY, USA; 2School of Optometry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA; 3Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA; 4Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, UC-Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA; 5Triangle Eye Consultants, Raleigh, NC, USA; 6Department of Ophthalmology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA; 7Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; 8Department of Ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; 9Department of Ophthalmology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA; 10Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; 11Gaddie Eye Centers, Louisville, KY, USA; 12Kentucky Eye Institute, Lexington, KY, USA; 13Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado Medical School, Aurora, CO, USA; 14BeSpoke Vision, Edmond, OK, USA; 15Periman Eye Institute, Seattle, WA, USA; 16Virginia Eye Consultants, Norfolk, VA, USACorrespondence: Elizabeth Yeu, Cornea, Cataract, External Disease and Refractive Surgery, Virginia Eye Consultants/EyeCare Partners, 241 Corporate Blvd, Norfolk, VA, 23502, USA, Tel +1 757 622 2200, Fax +1 757 622 4866, Email eyeulin@gmail.comPurpose: To reach consensus on Demodex blepharitis (DB) treatment approaches using a modified Delphi process involving 15 ocular surface disease experts.Methods: The Demodex Expert Panel on Treatment and Eyelid Health (DEPTH) consisted of 15 well-published ocular surface disease experts. …”
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Efficacy and safety of moxibustion treatment for upper extremity pain disorder and motor impairment in patients with stage I post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome: a systematic review... by Xiaonan Meng, Xiaonan Meng, Jie Sun, Xintong Su, David Jung Seto, David Jung Seto, Liping Wang, Ying Li, Haikuo Yu, Baixiao Zhao, Jiping Zhao

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of moxibustion treatment for UE-PDMI.MethodsEight databases, including the Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), SinoMed database, China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP) and WanFang database, were systematically searched, from their inception through May 15 2024, to identify potentially relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on moxibustion for UE-PDMI in SHS patients. …”
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Factors Affecting Vancomycin Trough Concentration; a Population Pharmacokinetic Model in Non-Critical Care Saudi Patients by Alqurain AA, Alrashidi LN, Aloraifej SK, Alkhalifah M, Alsayed HA, Abohelaika S, Alshabeeb MA, Aldhafeeri AS, Almuslim M, Bumozah TN, Alomar MJ, Alshehab AA, Alamer AA, Al-Matouq J, Bidasee KR, Alomar FA

“…The simulation performance of the model was assessed by visual predictive check plot. The final model was simulated using Simulx software to assess the effect of the included covariates on vancomycin trough concentration.Results: A total of 172 vancomycin trough concentrations from 124 patients were analyzed. …”
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Economic burden of breast cancer in India, 2000–2021 and forecast to 2030 by Rakesh N Pillai, Aleena Alex, Narassima M.S., Vivek Verma, Ajil Shaji, Keechilat Pavithran, D. K. Vijaykumar, Denny John

“…The ARIMA (Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Average) model was employed to analyze and predict breast cancer prevalence in India up to the year 2030 (time-series forecasting). Data were visualized and checked for stationarity using the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) test. …”
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Ecological Optimization Strategies for Chang’an Sandy Polder in Hangzhou Based on the Evolution of Landscape Patterns and Ecosystem Services by Weicheng LI, Shixian SHEN

“…This strategy also emphasizes creating visually appealing landscapes that enrich human experience. 3) Development of integrated dike – pond (Jitang) agricultural systems: The traditional “mulberry – dike fishpond” and “fruit – dike fishpond” systems can be revitalized to create sustainable, closed-loop farming practices. …”
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Dynamic Muscle Stimulation of the Periorbital Area for Improvement of Blinking in Dry Eye Patients by Chelnis JG, Chelnis A

“…Patients with DED due to MGD suffer from discomfort, visual disturbances, and a deterioration in the quality of life. …”
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Intra and Inter-Rater Variability in the Interpretation of White Blood Cell Scintigraphy of Hip and Knee Prostheses by Giuseppe Campagna, Chiara Lauri, Ringo Manta, Roberta Ottaviani, Walter Davide Vella, Alberto Signore

“…Each WBC study was assessed both visually and semi-quantitatively according to the guidelines of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM). …”
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Videomängude disain noortele täiskasvanutele. Psühholoogilise heaolu edendamine koosloome kaudu / Participatory Video Game Design for Young Adults: Enhancing Psychological Well-bei... by Taavi Varm

“…While traditional interventions remain essential, creative and participatory methods are gaining recognition for their potential to enhance psychological well-being. …”
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Effects of repeated low-level red light therapy on myopia progression in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Haobo Fan, Haobo Fan, Jia Yu, Jia Yu, Aiming Jiang, Aiming Jiang, Qiumei Wei, Xuemin Zhang, Airui Xie, Airui Xie, Junguo Duan, Junguo Duan, Junguo Duan, Junguo Duan

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Six-Month Outcomes from a Prospective, Randomized Study of iStent infinite Versus Hydrus in Open-Angle Glaucoma: The INTEGRITY Study by Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, John P. Berdahl, Arkadiy Yadgarov, George R. Reiss, Steven R. Sarkisian, Sébastien Gagné, Marco Robles, Lilit A. Voskanyan, Omar Sadruddin, Dari Parizadeh, Jane Ellen Giamporcaro, Angela C. Kothe, L. Jay Katz, Tomas Navratil

“…Safety parameters included intraoperative/postoperative complications, corrected visual acuity, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy, gonioscopy, perimetry, and adverse events. …”
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Toripalimab plus axitinib in patients with metastatic mucosal melanoma: 3-year survival update and biomarker analysis by Xuan Wang, Jie Dai, Li Zhou, Hui Feng, Jun Guo, Xue Bai, Lu Si, Bixia Tang, Chuanliang Cui, Xinan Sheng, Siming Li, Zhihong Chi, Lili Mao, Bin Lian, Xieqiao Yan, Yan Kong, Xiaowen Wu, Xiongwen Tang, Keith T Flaherty

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Differentiation of Early Sacroiliitis Using Machine-Learning- Supported Texture Analysis by Qingqing Zhu, Qi Wang, Xi Hu, Xin Dang, Xiaojing Yu, Liye Chen, Hongjie Hu

“…<b>Objectives:</b> We wished to compare the diagnostic performance of texture analysis (TA) against that of a visual qualitative assessment in identifying early sacroiliitis (nr-axSpA). …”
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A randomized controlled study on the effect of intermittent theta burst stimulation on craving, mood, and cognitive function in alcohol-dependent patients during the withdrawal per... by WANG Haihong, YUAN Chenxin, GAN Hong, JIANG Haifeng, ZHAO Yan, DU Jiang, ZHANG Yi

“…The intervention course lasted for 2 weeks, with a total of 10 sessions. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were used to measure the craving, anxiety, and depression of the patients before and after the intervention. …”
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E2F2(E2F transcription factor 2) as a potential therapeutic target in meibomian gland carcinoma: evidence from functional and epigenetic studies by Wei Wang, Hetong Wang, Xun Liu, Fei Xu, Qin Tang, Chuanli Zhang, Jiaqi Lin, Limin Zhu, Tingting Lin

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INTERNATIONAL FORUM “OLD AND NEW MEDIA: ALONG THE PATH TOWARDS A NEW AESTHETICS” / МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫЙ ФОРУМ «СТАРЫЕ И НОВЫЕ МЕДИА: ПУТИ К НОВОЙ ЭСТЕТИКЕ»... by BOGATYRYOVA ELENA A.

“…The conference demonstrated the need for new methods of research which would be relevant for new media, the need for development of new aesthetic approaches, the expansion of the categorical apparatus of aesthetics capable of spanning the new media reality and phenomena of digital art. …”
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Efficacy of Combined High-Intensity Laser Therapy and Collagenase Chemonucleolysis in Lumbar Disc Herniation Management: a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial by Peng Song, Chao Ma, Chenchen Xu, Yongjun Zhang, Yan Yuan

“…This study aimed to investigate whether combining HILT with collagenase chemonucleolysis could accelerate early postoperative recovery in patients with lumbar disc herniation. Methods This single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Department of Pain Management, The First People’s Hospital of Changzhou, between October 2023 and October 2024. …”
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Captura de movimiento y reconocimiento de actividades para múltiples personas mediante un enfoque bayesiano by A. Marcos, D. Pizarro, M. Marrón, M. Mazo

“…Abstract: This work presents a general framework for tracking simultaneously the body posturas of multiple people from nonintrusive visual sensors. The method is based on a trainingthen-tracking philosophy, with the main addition of being able to handle more than just one person. …”
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Subfoveal Choroidal Thickness After Successful Retinal Detachment Repair with Persistent Subretinal Fluid at the Macula by Mansour AM, Parodi MB, Uwaydat SH, Lima LH, Charbaji S, Casella AM, López-Guajardo L, Belotto S, Wu L, Schwartz SG, Smiddy WE, Hassoun MM, Pérez-Salvador García E, Mansour HA, Elnahry AG, Hamam RN

“…Ahmad M Mansour,1,2,&amp;ast; Maurizio Battaglia Parodi,3,&amp;ast; Sami H Uwaydat,4 Luiz H Lima,5 Suzanne Charbaji,6 Antonio Marcelo Casella,7 Lorenzo López-Guajardo,8 Silvana Belotto,9 Lihteh Wu,10 Stephen G Schwartz,11 William E Smiddy,11 Mahdi M Hassoun,1 Eduardo Pérez-Salvador García,12 Hana A Mansour,13 Ayman G Elnahry,14,15 Rola N Hamam1 1Department of Ophthalmology, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; 2Department of Ophthalmology, Rafic Hariri University Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon; 3Department of Ophthalmology, University Vita-Salute Milan, Milan, Italy; 4Jones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas Medical School, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; 5Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil; 6Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; 7Department of Ophthalmology, Londrina State University, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil; 8Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain; 9Institut Català de Retina, Barcelona, Spain; 10Asociados de Macula Vitreo y Retina de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica; 11Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA; 12Servicio de Oftalmología del Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, Spain; 13Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; 14Department of Ophthalmology, Kasr Al-Ainy Hospitals, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt; 15BayCare Clinic Eye Specialists, Greenbay, Wisconsin, USA&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ahmad M Mansour, Department of Ophthalmology, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon, Tel +9613377633, Email ammansourmd@gmail.comObjective: To explore the relationship between subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) and persistent subretinal fluid (pSRF) at the macula after successful rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) surgery.Methods: This is a retrospective multicenter comparative study of Caucasian subjects with successful RRD repair. …”
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