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

“…Stillbirth prevalence was visualized using a forest plot. A multilevel modeling analysis was used by considering individual-level factors and community level factors. …”
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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

“…DOMS was assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS) for the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gastrocnemius muscles at the following time points: 2 hours before climbing, and 0 (immediately), 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours after descending. …”
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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 CBPS, we successfully distinguished both conditions from healthy controls by leave-one-out cross-validation. When visualized using t-SNE, patients with Dandy-Walker malformation formed a distinct cluster. …”
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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

“…The primary outcome was the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and the secondary outcomes were proprioception and muscle strength. …”
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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

“…Unfortunately, teachers are only able to visualize and comment in detail on the performing of certain manipulations. …”
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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

“…Progress tracking features, such as symptom trend visualizations and diaries, were identified by 65% (25/39) of participants as critical for sustaining engagement. …”
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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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Liposomal bupivacaine versus conventional anesthetics in adductor canal block for total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Xiaoli Ye, Kaixi Shang, Lina Zhao, Quan Liang, Huanzhen Luo, Jing Shi

“…Primary outcomes were postoperative pain scores [assessed via Visual Analog Scale (VAS) / Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)], opioid consumption, length of hospital stay (LOS), and adverse events. …”
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Fu’s subcutaneous needling for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaohu Zhao, Jingxuan Liu, Dake Li, Shangkun Si, Xuanhe Tian, Deke Zhang, Ping Jiang, Ping Jiang

“…The primary outcomes were total efficacy rate, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) scores. …”
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Analgesic application of a novel non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug imrecoxib after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized controlled study by Guoyang Bai, Xiangxiang Sun, Qunli Dou, Bowei Li, Kai Qin, Xiaobo Sun, Jianbing Ma, Chao Xu, Yuanchi Huang

“…Therefore, this study aims to explore the clinical efficacy and safety of imrecoxib in postoperative analgesia after TKA. Methods The 120 patients were randomly assigned to two groups. …”
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The study of functional asymmetry in students and schoolchildren practicing martial arts by Vyacheslav V. Romanenko, Olha O. Podrihalo, Leonid V. Podrigalo, Sergii S. Iermakov, Zhanna V. Sotnikova-Meleshkina, Oksana V. Bobrova

“…The study of functional asymmetry in students and schoolchildren practicing martial arts using a computer test. Material and Methods. The study involved students and schoolchildren (n = 38) practicing the martial arts (taekwondo, karate). …”
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