Overcoming challenges and achieving high HPV vaccination uptake in Cameroon: lessons learned from a gender-neutral and single-dose program and community engagement by Andreas Ateke Njoh, Dur-E-Nayab Waheed, Tchokfe Shalom Ndoula Josue Kedakse, Lionel Junior Ebongue, Eugene Justine Kongnyuy, Adidja Amani, Afizu Chrakoh Tambasho, Yauba Saidu, Mohamed II Kaba, Clovis Nchinjoh Sangwe, Herman Kenfack, Judith Seungue, Daniel Nebongo, Nadege Edwige Nnang, Alex Vorsters, Laurent Cleenewerck de Kiev

“…Microsoft Excel 365 was used for calculating vaccination coverage proportions and visualizing results through figures and tables. Results Cameroon introduced the HPV vaccine to nine-year-old girls in October 2020 amidst negative rumours. …”
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Exploring the shared molecular mechanisms of primary hypertension and IgA vasculitis through a case report and combining bioinformatics analysis by Qijiao Wei, Jiayan Feng, Yifei Mu, Qian Shen, Hong Xu, Li Sun, Haimei Liu

“…A protein-protein interaction (PPI) network was constructed using the STRING database and visualized with Cytoscape software. The hub genes were identified using the MCODE plugin. …”
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Musical Expertise Reshapes Cross-Domain Semantic Integration: ERP Evidence from Language and Music Processing by Xing Wang, Tao Zeng

“…Participants read Chinese sentences presented word-by-word visually, while chord sequences were delivered auditorily, with each word temporally aligned to one chord. …”
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The association between vision impairment and multi-site pain in middle-aged and older adults in China: results from the China health and retirement longitudinal study by Tianyi Luo, Cunzi Li, Lan Zhou, Lan Zhou, Yingrui Liu, Hongyan Sun, Ming Ming Yang

“…However, VI was assessed in this study through interviewer observation rather than clinical examinations, which may have introduced misclassification bias, and future studies should validate these associations using objective visual assessments.…”
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[18F]F-FMISO and [18F]F-FLT PET/CT dual-nuclide imaging for in vivo prediction of drug resistance in pancreatic cancer by SUN Chenwei, HAI Wangxi, QU Qian, XI Yun

“…Objective·[18F]F-FMISO and [18F]F-FLT are specific PET imaging agents for detecting the hypoxia microenvironment and cell proliferation, respectively. This study aims to visualize and monitor the impact of drug resistance in pancreatic cancer on the hypoxia microenvironment and cell proliferation through [18F]F-FMISO and [18F]F-FLT PET/CT dual-nuclide imaging, with the goal of providing a theoretical basis for clinical application.Methods·The CCK-8 assay was conducted to assess drug resistance in the PANC-1/R (PR) pancreatic cancer cell line compared to the parental PANC-1 (P) cell line. …”
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Implantation of a long biological patch in classical carotid endarterectomy for extended atherosclerotic lesions. Long-term outcomes by A. N. Kazantsev, M. A. Chernyavsky, R. A. Vinogradov, V. N. Kravchuk, D. V. Shmatov, A. A. Sorokin, S. V. Artyukhov, V. V. Matusevich, V. A. Porkhanov, G. G. Khubulava

“…However, more than half of all ICA restenoses and occlusions were visualized in the first 6 months after CEE. Conclusion. …”
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Outcomes of Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation of Lumbar Nerves as Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain by Alaa Abd-Elsayed, Trevor N. Johnson, Kylie K. Ruprecht, Tristan R. Argall, Lukas J. Henjum, Kenneth J. Fiala

“…The average pre-procedure visual analog scale (VAS) pain score was 6.44 (6.44 ± 1.67, n = 1236), and the average post-procedure VAS pain score was 3.21 (3.21 ± 2.45, n = 1236) this achieved statistical significance (p < 0.0001). …”
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Extended-view totally extraperitoneal approach for midline primary and incisional ventral hernia repair: Initial results and experience from a single institution in Vietnam by Van Phu La, Vinh Phuc La, Hai Duong Tong, Minh Dien Tran, Tuan Tu Duong, Vimal Kumar Vasudeavan, Hadinata Prana, Anh Vu Doan

“…This study aimed to evaluate the initial outcomes and institutional experience of the e-TEP technique for midline primary and incisional ventral hernia repair at a tertiary center in Vietnam. Methods: This prospective descriptive study was conducted on 65 patients with midline primary or incisional ventral hernias who underwent e-TEP repair between June 2022 and August 2024. …”
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H‐Shaped Anatomical Titanium Plate: Biomechanical Validation and Clinical Application in the Treatment of Complex Posterior Wall/Column Acetabular Fractures by Qiaoli Zhang, Liang Jin, Xiaorui Hao, Weijie Zheng, Fei Zhou, Shuxin Zhang, Tianfeng Li, Xiaohui Xiong, Yihan He, Xiaojie Chen, Jiexin Huang

“…Clinically, Postoperative Visual Analogue Scale scores significantly decreased, indicating effective pain management. 84.91% achieved anatomic reduction, with 92.45% and 90.56% good/excellent functional outcomes (Merle d'Aubigné Postel and Harris scores, respectively). …”
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The safe lowest effective power of subthreshold micropulse laser treatment in Chinese patients with acute or chronic central serous chorioretinopathy by Ting Xie, Ting Xie, Wangting Li, Linli Wang, Jiafeng Ning, Zhi Li, Yulei Chen, Xifeng Lin, Shaolin Du, Qingshan Chen

“…The change of best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central macular thickness (CMT) were set as primary outcomes. …”
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Systemic inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers as predictors of pain in sequential bilateral phacoemulsification for age-related cataract by Peng Yin, Peng Yin, Liyuan Wang, Yongsheng Hou, Yang Huang, Dawei Sun, Dewang Shao

“…This study investigated whether systemic inflammatory biomarkers and oxidative stress indicators could predict and explain the differential pain experience in sequential bilateral phacoemulsification for age-related cataract.MethodsIn this prospective, single-blinded case-control study, we enrolled 80 patients with age-related cataract undergoing sequential bilateral phacoemulsification. …”
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Sociodemographic factors associated with health-related quality of life in UK healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study by Christopher A. Martin, Rebecca F. Baggaley, Lucy Teece, Daniel Pan, Joshua Nazareth, Luke Bryant, Carol Rivas, Katherine Woolf, Manish Pareek, The UK-REACH study collaborative group

“…We also examined EQ-5D-5L visual analogue scale (VAS) scores using linear regression. …”
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Effectiveness of Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy and Limberg Flap Reconstruction in the Management of Pilonidal Sinus Disease: A Prospective Observational Study by S Vinith Balaji, K Thinagaran, Reegan Jose, Najeem Fazil, Mohana Vamsi, Arafath Iqbal

“…Data on key outcomes, including wound healing time, pain levels {measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)}, recurrence rates and postoperative complications, were collected over a 6-month period. …”
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ENABLE—App-Based Digital Capture and Intervention of Patient-Reported Quality of Life, Adverse Events, and Treatment Satisfaction in Breast Cancer: Protocol for a Randomized Contro... by Thomas M Deutsch, Léa L Volmer, Manuel Feisst, Laura Bodenbeck, Kathrin Hassdenteufel, Lara Tretschock, Christiane Breit, Stefan Stefanovic, Armin Bauer, Carolin Anders, Lina Weinert, Tobias Engler, Andreas D Hartkopf, Nico Pfeifer, Pascal Escher, Marc Mausch, Oliver Heinze, Marc Suetterlin, Sara Y Brucker, Andreas Schneeweiss, Markus Wallwiener

“…Additionally, it assessed the impact of a patient-reported outcome–based intervention across various therapy settings. MethodsPatients with breast cancer were eligible to participate in the study before neoadjuvant, adjuvant, postneoadjuvant, or palliative systemic therapy against breast cancer was initiated at the Heidelberg, Mannheim, and Tuebingen, Germany, university hospitals. …”
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Effect of Floating Needle Perfusion Therapy combined with Joint Mobilization on Shoulder Pain of Hemiplegia after Stroke by Xin WANG, Hu LI, Xiuyan LU

“…Objective:To observe the effect of floating needle perfusion therapy combined with joint mobilization on shoulder pain of hemiplegia after stroke. Methods: A total of 90 hemiplegia patients with shoulder pain after stroke in the department of rehabilitation medicine of Shandong Provincial Third Hospital from February to December 2019, which were divided into the control group, the floating needle group and the comprehensive group according to the random number table, with 30 cases in each group. …”
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The Combined Effect of Multisensory Stimulation and Therapist Support on Physical and Mental Health of Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Sewar Khatib, Yuval Palgi, Yoni K Ashar, Natalya Polyvyannaya, Pavel Goldstein

“…Pain intensity levels (per a Visual Analog Scale), blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, and hand grip strength (using a Jamar hand dynamometer) were measured before and after each of the 4 weekly therapeutic sessions. …”
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Influence of the duration of psoriatic arthritis on the achievement of remission and minimal disease activity during therapy with genetically engineered biologic drugs. Data from t... by E. Yu. Loginova, T. V. Korotaeva, E. E. Gubar, Yu. L. Korsakova, M. V. Sedunova, I. N. Pristavskiy, I. N. Kushnir, I. F. Umnova, S. S. Kudishina, E. L. Nasonov

“…To study the frequency and timing of the onset of remission and minimal disease activity after the administration of genetically engineered biologic drugs (GEBD) in patients with early and long-term psoriatic arthritis observed within the framework of the All-Russian register of patients with psoriatic arthritis.Material and methods. The study included 140 patients with psoriatic arthritis (77 men, 63 women) who met the CASPAR criteria, who took part in the All-Russian register and were followed up every 6 months. …”
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ARCHITECTONICS OF THE SILENCE IN VERCORS’ NOVEL “THE SILENCE OF THE SEA” by Tatyana A. Pakhareva

“…The combination of the structural-semiotic, contextual, and holistic methods during the story analysis allowed us to come to the conclusion that compositionally the “silence of the sea”, which corresponds to the “surface/depth” structure, is implemented in Vercors’ story in a similar way to L. …”
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Impact of Posterior Quadratus Lumborum Block on Acute Pain Relief and Chronic Pain Prevention in Breast Cancer Surgery by Min Wang, Shu-Jie Niu, Jin Wu, Yi-Wei Zhong, Zi-Yun Lu, Qun Fu, Bing-Bing Li

“…The primary outcome was the visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores recorded at 2, 6, 18, 24, and 48 h post-surgery under rest and motion conditions. …”
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Effectiveness of Digital Health Interventions for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Miaoqing Zhuang, Intan Idiana Hassan, Wan Muhamad Amir W Ahmad, Azidah Abdul Kadir, Xiaodong Liu, Furong Li, Yinuo Gao, Yang Guan, Shuting Song

“…ObjectiveThis systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the clinical effectiveness of smartphone apps, wearable monitors, and web-delivered platforms in four COPD management areas: (1) quality of life (measured by the COPD Assessment Test [CAT] and St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire), (2) self-efficacy (assessed by the General Self-Efficacy Scale), (3) functional capacity (evaluated via the 6-minute walk test and Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale), and (4) health care use (indicated by hospital and emergency department visits). MethodsA systematic review was conducted using predefined search terms in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science up to January 26, 2025, to identify randomized trials on digital health interventions for COPD. …”
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