Global trends and interdisciplinary insights in Tai Chi research: a bibliometric analysis (2004–2024) by Bei Li, Xiwei Zhu, Xiwei Zhu, Xiwei Zhu, Haoli Zhang, Su Zhang, Yanwei Li, Shuxi Wu, Shuxi Wu, Shuxi Wu, Jie Han, Jie Han, Jie Han

“…Therefore, a bibliometric analysis of Tai Chi literature can help us better understand the research status and development trends in this field.MethodsThe article and commentary on Tai Chi from 2004 to 2024 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. …”
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Performance and Safety of a Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, and Osmoprotectants Ophthalmic Solution in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease: An Observational Clinical Investigation by Mercedes Molero Senosiaín, Barbara Burgos-Blasco, Pilar Perez-García, Álvaro Sánchez-Ventosa, Marta Villalba-González, María Dolores López Pérez, José Carlos Díaz, Vanesa Díaz-Mesa, Alberto Villarrubia Cuadrado, Enrique Artiaga Elordi, Jose Manuel Larrosa Poves, Alejandro Blasco, Antonio Mateo, Claudine Civiale, Laura Bonino, Antonio Cano-Ortiz

“…To evaluate the clinical performance and safety of a hypotonic ophthalmic solution containing sodium hyaluronate 0.2%, xanthan gum 0.2%, and osmoprotectants (glycine and betaine) for treating DED. Methods This multicenter, prospective, observational clinical investigation included 35 subjects treated with one drop of the ophthalmic solution four times daily. …”
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Performance Comparison of 10 State-of-the-Art Machine Learning Algorithms for Outcome Prediction Modeling of Radiation-Induced Toxicity by Ramon M. Salazar, PhD, Saurabh S. Nair, MS, Alexandra O. Leone, MBS, Ting Xu, PhD, Raymond P. Mumme, BS, Jack D. Duryea, BA, Brian De, MD, Kelsey L. Corrigan, MD, Michael K. Rooney, MD, Matthew S. Ning, MD, Prajnan Das, MD, Emma B. Holliday, MD, Zhongxing Liao, MD, Laurence E. Court, PhD, Joshua S. Niedzielski, PhD

“…Figures were generated to visually compare the performance of the algorithms. …”
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Prediction of EGFR mutations in non-small cell lung cancer: a nomogram based on 18F-FDG PET and thin-section CT radiomics with machine learning by Jianbo Li, Qin Shi, Yi Yang, Jikui Xie, Qiang Xie, Ming Ni, Xuemei Wang, Xuemei Wang

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to develop and validate radiomics-based nomograms for the identification of EGFR mutations in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed on 313 NSCLC patients, who were randomly divided into training (n = 250) and validation (n = 63) groups. …”
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The interdependence of mid-trimester blood pressure and glucose levels in shaping fetal growth and neonatal outcomes: implications for risk–benefit assessment and co-management by Lijuan Lv, Jingbo Yang, Linjie Li, Chuanyi Huang, Huihua Shi, Yiwen Fang, Lushu Zuo, Ting Liu, Hongli Duan, Jiying Wen, Qing Yang, Amanda Henry, Cha Han, Aihua Yin, Xin Zhou

“…Heatmaps were created to visualize the contributions of BP and FPG by categorizing them into ordered groups. …”
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Effect of simultaneous intravitreal ranibizumab and extended-release dexamethasone injection on patients with naïve versus refractory retinal vein occlusion macular edema: a prospe... by Yao-Yao Sun, Jie Meng, Shan-Shan Li, Qin Xiao, Tian-Zi Zhang, Heng Miao, Ming-Wei Zhao, Hui-Jun Qi

“…AIM: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of concurrent intravitreal ranibizumab (IVR) and extended-release dexamethasone injections (Dex-I) in naïve and refractory patients with retinal vein occlusion macular edema (RVO-ME). METHODS: This was a prospective, interventional, and open-label clinical trial. …”
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Modified double-row suture bridge technique for anterior colliculus fractures combined with deltoid ligament injury: a retrospective study by Jianlong Ni, Zhihao Chen, Wang Wei, Ruiying Li, Dazhi Wang, Dongjian Wang, Zenan Tian, Zhikun Jia, Qichun Song, Meng Feng, Zhibin Shi

“…The purpose of the present study was to describe the application of a modified double-row suture bridge technique and evaluate its early clinical outcomes in the management of anterior colliculus fracture combined with deltoid ligament injury. Methods From 2020 to 2022, 12 patients with anterior colliculus fracture combined with deltoid ligament injury were treated using a modified double-row suture bridge technique. …”
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Ophiopogon japonicus (L. f.) Ker Gawl. extract treats dry eye disease via anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and goblet cell-stimulating effects by Guoliang Li, Rui Feng, Jiayi Yu, Boliang Li, Yanni Luo, Hongyi Luo, Cheng Zhang, Guanghong Zhang, Jianglong Li, Chao Qu

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Relative peripheral refractive errors in Chinese children with myopic anisometropia by Yu-Ting Tong, Yu-Qin Du, Shan-Shan Ge, Li Chen, Xiao-Qi Ma, Yu-Juan Guo, Yue-Hua Zhou

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Association of serum potassium time in target range with cardiovascular outcomes in patients with HFpEF by Yu Liu, Jianping Bin, Yating Tang, Yanmei Chen, Wenlong Xu, Yuegang Wang, Zhiwen Xiao, Yingxuan Li, Xingqiao Chen, Fengling He, Haoxiang Huang, Chuling Li, Jiajun Zhou

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Assessment of Ecological City Development in Urban Settlements of East Azarbaijan Province with an Emphasis on the Theoretical Model of Sustainable Development by Hosain Nazmfar, Ali Eshghei charborj, Saeedeh Alavi

“…V PROMETHEE and software Visual PROMETHEE are used to analyze the parameters of the model. …”
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Comorbidity health pathways in heart failure patients: A sequences-of-regressions analysis using cross-sectional data from 10,575 patients in the Swedish Heart Failure Registry. by Claire A Lawson, Ivonne Solis-Trapala, Ulf Dahlstrom, Mamas Mamas, Tiny Jaarsma, Umesh T Kadam, Anna Stromberg

“…Patient-rated health measures included the EuroQol-5 dimension (EQ-5D) questionnaire and the EuroQol visual analogue scale (EQ-VAS). EQ-VAS score ranges from 0 (worst health) to 100 (best health). …”
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Vibration Energy Color Doppler Imaging (VECDI) in Evaluating the Effect of Screw Fixation on Sacroiliac Joint Stiffness: A Prospective Pilot Study by Caleb Gottlich, Thomas Githens, Alex Drusch, Neil Jain, Cyrus Caroom, Phillip S. Sizer

“…One investigator performed SIJ measurements on healthy subjects to establish reliability and then evaluated post SIJ fixation stiffness in experimental subjects at four-weeks (T1) and eight-weeks (T2). Visual analog scales were used to collect subjective pain scores at each time point. …”
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A prospective randomized controlled trial comparing biphasic cartilage repair implant with microfracture in small chondral lesions of knee: findings at five-year-follow-up by Yao-Yi Kuo, Si-Qi Chiu, Wen-Pei Chang, Chih-Yu Chen, Chih-Hwa Chen, Chen-Kun Liaw, Cheng-Aun Tan, Pei-Wei Weng

“…This study aimed to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of Biphasic Cartilage Repair Implant (BiCRI) and microfracture treatments for knee cartilage defects. Methods This randomized controlled clinical trial enrolled patients with symptomatic knee chondral lesions smaller than 3 cm2. …”
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Impact of cessation of caffeine citrate therapy on intermittent hypoxemia patterns among preterm infants born before 34 weeks by Peter Kipkurui Mashep, Roseline Ochieng, Jesse Coleman, Mary Waiyego, Amy Sarah Ginsburg, Dorothy Chomba, Morris Ogero Ondieki, Grace Irimu, William M. Macharia, J. Mark Ansermino

“…Standard patient monitors cannot detect IH events due to long averaging times.ObjectiveDescribe change in patterns of IH events in preterms <34 weeks before and after cessation of caffeine citrate and factors associated.MethodsInterrupted time series study design. Data was collected from 1 December 2022 to 30 June 2023. …”
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Microcirculation Disorders in Patients with Severe COVID-19 by E. E. Ladozhskaya-Gapeenko, K. N. Khrapov, Yu. S. Polushin, I. V. Shlyk, N. N. Petrishchev, I. V. Vartanova

“…The presence of avascular zones,  the number of capillaries in the visualized field with circulating aggregates in the lumen, and the shape of capillaries were taken into account.  …”
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Association of self-efficacy, risk attitudes, and time preferences with health-related quality of life and functioning after total hip or knee replacement – Results of the MobilE-T... by Sebastian Fuchs, Lars Schwettmann, Benedict Katzenberger, Alexander Paulus, Boris Michael Holzapfel, Johanna Theresia Biebl, Martin Weigl

“…This study explored the associations between self-efficacy, willingness to take risk regarding health (H-WTTR), and future orientation, and the 3-month course of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and OA-specific health status. Methods As part of the prospective and observational MobilE-TRA 2 cohort study, 147 patients aged 60 years and older were assessed by self-administered questionnaires before and three months after THR/TKR at a single German hospital. …”
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Effects of the subanesthetic dose of esketamine on postoperative sleep quality in patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy: a randomized, double-blind controlled trial by Ying Chen, Junchen He, Rong Huang, Zhuoqi Pan, Min Zhong, Wenxuan Zhang

“…The purpose of this study was to observe the effects of intraoperative subanesthetic dose of esketamine on the sleep of patients undergoing modified radical mastectomy.MethodsThis randomized, double-blind, controlled trial enrolled 145 female patients, who were randomly assigned to either the esketamine group (Group E, n = 72) or the control group (Group C, n = 73). …”
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Mapping the Epidemiologic Features of Endotracheal Tube ObstructionTake-Home Points by Vimal Bhardwaj, MD, FNB(Critical Care), EDIC, Abhishek Samprathi, MD, DrNB, EDIC, Manu M.K. Varma, MD, DM, Kingshuk Saha, MSc, Ross Prager, MD, John Basmaji, MD, Nicolas Orozco, MD, Srirang Ramamoorthy, MSc, Jose Chacko, MD, EDIC, Arjun Alva, MD

“…Research Question: What are the incidence, risk factors, and associated clinical and ventilator factors of ETBs in ventilated patients in the ICU? Study Design and Methods: We assessed 369 endotracheal tubes (ETTs) of mechanically ventilated patients after extubation. …”
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Clinical application of kangfuxin liquid combined with metronidazole after impacted mandibular third molar extraction by SHOU Wangjin, CHEN Guoyong

“…[Objective:] To evaluate the efficacy of kangfuxin liquid combined with metronidazole in patients with impacted mandibular third molar (IMTM) extraction. [Methods:] A total of 100 patients who underwent IMTM extraction surgery at our hospital from January 2022 to May 2023 were enrolled. …”
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