Effects of a Digital Functional Exercise Program on the Disease Activities and Physical Capabilities of Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled T... by Xingkang Liu, Xiaojian Ji, Lidong Hu, Tianyu Jiang, Ang Min, Lulu Zeng, Yiwen Wang, Meihui Zhao, Jian Zhu, Feng Huang, Changshui Weng, Zheng Zhao

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a Digital Functional Exercise Program (DFEP) using wearable sensors and real-time feedback for patients with AS. MethodsThis single-blind randomized controlled trial (ChiCTR2300068327) enrolled 80 adults with AS from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital. …”
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Linguistic Markers of Pain Communication on X (Formerly Twitter) in US States With High and Low Opioid Mortality: Machine Learning and Semantic Network Analysis by ShinYe Kim, Winson Fu Zun Yang, Zishan Jiwani, Emily Hamm, Shreya Singh

“…We also evaluated the predictive power of these linguistic features using machine learning and identified key thematic structures through semantic network analysis. MethodsWe collected 1,438,644 pain-related tweets posted between January and December 2021 using tweepy and snscrape. …”
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The effects of rhythm control strategies versus rate control strategies for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter: A systematic review with meta-analysis and Trial Sequential Anal... by Naqash J Sethi, Joshua Feinberg, Emil E Nielsen, Sanam Safi, Christian Gluud, Janus C Jakobsen

“…Our objective was to assess the beneficial and harmful effects of rhythm control strategies versus rate control strategies for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.<h4>Methods</h4>We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS, Web of Science, BIOSIS, Google Scholar, clinicaltrials.gov, TRIP, EU-CTR, Chi-CTR, and ICTRP for eligible trials comparing any rhythm control strategy with any rate control strategy in patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter published before November 2016. …”
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Dexmedetomidine versus Dexamethasone as an Adjuvant to Ropivacaine in Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Infraumbilical Surgeries for Postoperative Analgesia: A Randomised Clinic... by Anupama Kumari, Aarjvi Patel, Payal Berawala, Sara Mary Thomas

“…Aim: To compare the duration of analgesia (the time of first rescue analgesia) and the quality of pain relief, as assessed by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), between dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone as adjuvants to ropivacaine in the TAP block for infraumbilical surgeries. …”
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Experience of using zonisamide in children in routine clinical practice (a multicenter study) by M. Yu. Bobylova, I. V. Volkov, O. K. Volkova, I. S. Bakhtin, D. I. Gukosyan, O. A. Rakhmanina, M. V. Barkhatov, I. G. Shchukina, Yu. Yu. Kalinina, K. Yu. Mukhin

“…To assess the efficacy, tolerability, and continuation of zonisamide (Zonegran) therapy in children with epilepsy.Materials and methods. This retrospective multicenter study was conducted in epileptology centers in various regions of the Russian Federation, including Moscow, Novosibirsk, Krasnodar, Tyumen, Krasnoyarsk, Voronezh, Ryazan). …”
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Pooled prevalence and multilevel determinants of stillbirths in sub-Saharan African countries: implications for achieving sustainable development goal by Bewuketu Terefe, Mahlet Moges Jembere, Nega Nigussie Abrha, Dejen Kahsay Asgedom, Solomon Keflie Assefa, Nega Tezera Assimamaw

“…In light of these statistics and the need to address the lack of data, methodological approaches, and population gaps, this study aims to assess the prevalence and determinants of stillbirths in SSA from 2016 to 2023, aligning with the SDGs. Methods This study used data from the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) conducted in SSA. …”
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Ultrasound-guided injection of platelet-rich plasma alleviated pain and improved function for individuals with myofascial pain syndrome: a retrospective case series study by Shaolong Ai, Xiao-Na Xiang, Xi Yu, Yan Liu, Kaibo Zhang, Xuyang Zhang, Hongying Jiang, Qian Wang, Hong-Chen He

“…Primary outcome was pain quantified by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the McGill Pain Questionnaire (McGill). …”
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The effect of acute beetroot juice consumption prior to climbing on lower-body isokinetic and isometric strength, aerobic power, and muscle soreness among mountain climbers by Alireza Daneshparvar, Mohammad Hemmatinafar, Mohsen Salesi, Rasoul Rezaei, Babak Imanian, Sepideh Pirmohammadi

“…Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of consuming beetroot juice acutely before climbing on lower-body isokinetic and isometric strength, aerobic power, and muscle soreness in mountain climbers.Methods In a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study, 27 climbers (14 males and 13 females) were divided into three groups: Control (CON), Placebo (PLA), and Beetroot Juice (BRJ), with 9 participants in each group. …”
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P253 Next-generation phenotyping facilitates the identification of structural brain malformations in rare disorders through computational brain MRI analysis by Tzung-Chien Hsieh, Shriya Jaddu, Hannah Weiland, Merle ten Hagen, Jing-Mei Li, Chi-Chia Chang, Sun-Yuan Hsieh, Hsin-Hung Chou, Gholson Lyon, William Dobyns, Wei-Liang Chen

“…In this work, we propose a deep learning-based NGP approach to detect brain malformations and their associated disorders, providing clinicians with diagnostic support and enabling integration into variant prioritization pipelines. Methods: We curated a dataset of 413 brain MRI images from publications and clinicians, covering 56 different disorders, and stored it in the GestaltMatcher Database (GMDB). …”
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Comorbidity in patients with lobular panniculitis-lipodermatosclerosis by O. N. Egorova, B. S. Belov, E. G. Sazhina

“…The onset of LDS falls on the age of 50–60 years, when many patients already have comorbid pathology requiring complex therapy, which affects the course, the choice of treatment and prognosis of LDS, as well as the quality of life.Objective: to study the structure and frequency of comorbid conditions in patients with LDS.Patients and methods. 53 patients (3 men and 50 women), 18–80 years old, with a verified diagnosis of LDS were included, all of them had an average follow up of 10 years (they were observed in the V.A. …”
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Transverse process-pedicle approach versus conventional transpedicular approach in percutaneous kyphoplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture by Changjia Huang, Fulai Pei, Buyun Li, Xiaolei Tang, Baodi Zha

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical advantages of PKP via TPPA for the treatment of OVCF, by comparing it with the conventional transpedicular approach (CTPA). Methods A retrospective study was conducted to analyze data from 124 patients with single-segment OVCF who were treated in our department between January 2019 and December 2022. …”
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EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF A GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN-PEPTIDE COMPLEX IN THE TREATMENT OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS IN PATIENTS WITH PREVIOUS INEFFICIENCY OF SLOW-RELEASE ORAL ANT... by A. E. Karateev, L. I. Alekseeva, A. M. Lila, S. A. Makarov, N. V. Chichasova, E. V. Zonova, N. G. Kashevarova, E. A. Taskina, E. P. Sharapova

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of GPC in patients with knee OA, in whom other SRIAs have been previously ineffective.Subjects and methods. A study group consisted of 104 patients (92.3% women) (mean age, 63.2±8.5 years; body mass index (BMI), 28.5±5.4 kg/m2) with severe joint pain (≥40 mm on a 100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS)) and/or the need to regularly use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). …”
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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

“…The questionnaire contains 17 questions, each of which is associated with a specific ICF pool (pain, emotions, sleep, sexual function, ambulation, self-care, and communication).Objective: to study the psychometric properties of the Russian-language version of ASAS HI.Subjects and methods. Examinations were made in 245 patients older than 18 years with axSpA or peripheral SpA, who met the ASAS criteria. …”
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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

“…This study seeks to evaluate the effects of LIRT at varying BFR levels on pain, proprioception, and muscle strength in KOA patients. Methods A total of 100 KOA patients were randomly assigned to four groups: LIRT, LIRT + BFR30%, LIRT + BFR50%, and LIRT + BFR80%. …”
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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

“…Immersive virtual reality (VR) systems can measure the speed, accuracy, and consistency of body movements corresponding to stimulus–response instructions for the completion of a forced-choice task. <b>Methods</b>: A cohort of 26 female college soccer players (age 19.5 ± 1.3 years) included 10 players who participated in a baseline assessment, 10 perceptual-response training (PRT) sessions, a post-training assessment that preceded the first soccer practice, and a post-season assessment. …”
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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

“…The use of a laptop in the WiFi network allows you to use it in the clinical room and, in the same way as domestic students, demonstrate patient management: survey, inspection, basic methods of examination, choice of anesthesia and tools. …”
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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

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore youth perspectives on the implementation of the Innowell platform, identifying key factors influencing uptake, engagement, and long-term retention. MethodsA qualitative descriptive approach was used to examine youth perspectives. …”
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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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