The effects of augmentation choices for locking plate fixation in proximal humerus fracture osteosynthesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hsiao-Yi Cheng, Chun-Wei Liang, Jou-Hua Wang, Yuh-Ruey Kuo, Po-Yen Ko, Chang-Han Chuang, Po-Ting Wu

“…Results A total of 35 studies, comprising 6 randomized controlled trials and 29 nonrandomized studies of intervention with a total of 37,494 patients, were included in this review. …”
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Analysis of Series of Cases of Fibrous Dysplasia of Proximal Femur in Pediatric Population by Sumit Gupta, Ankur Agarwal, Lokesh Raghav, Shray Jain, Amit Kumar Gupta

“…The series of cases where surgical intervention has been done with a long follow-up in the pediatric population are limited. …”
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Does external pneumatic compression treatment between bouts of overreaching resistance training sessions exert differential effects on molecular signaling and performance-related v... by Cody T Haun, Michael D Roberts, Matthew A Romero, Shelby C Osburn, Christopher B Mobley, Richard G Anderson, Michael D Goodlett, David D Pascoe, Jeffrey S Martin

“…A significant decrease in flexibility with sham was observed on Day3 (+16.2±4.6% knee joint angle; P<0.01) whereas there was no change with EPC (+2.8±3.8%; P>0.01). …”
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Comparative analysis of the efficacy of oblique lateral interbody fusion versus transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation by Daodong Chen, Tao Liu, Kunyang Du, Zhenjun Zhu

“…Abstract Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) often necessitates surgical intervention when conservative treatments fail. Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion (OLIF) and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) are two commonly used techniques for treating LDH, each offering distinct surgical approaches. …”
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Neurological Evaluation of Severe Congenital Kyphosis With Compressive Myelopathy in 39 Patients With a Minimum 1‐Year Follow‐Up by Jiaqi Zhang, Yan Zeng, Weishi Li

“…It was suggested that early surgical intervention is critical to prevent irreversible cord injury, particularly in patients with MTAC > 47.1%.…”
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Cervical Vertebral Maturation Assessment using various Machine Learning techniques on Lateral cephalogram: A systematic literature review by Shailendra Singh Rana, Bhola Nath, Prabhat Kumar Chaudhari, Sharvari Vichare

“…Method: A systematic search through the available literature was performed for this work based upon the Population, Intervention, Comparison and Outcome (PICO) framework. …”
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Comparing Recyclers and Non-Recyclers to Foster Pro-Environmental Behavior by Ioanna Ligoudi, Evangelia Karasmanaki, Georgios Tsantopoulos

“…This study provides a useful and nuanced picture of recyclers’ and non-recyclers’ profiles and their differences, and as such, it can introduce new angles for the design of strategies for encouraging pro-environmental behavior.…”
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Rapidly vanishing lung pseudotumor in a patient with acute bilateral bronchopneumonia by Lazović Biljana, Stajić Zoran, Putniković Biljana

“…This is the way to avoid incorrect interpretation of this finding causing additional, unnecessary, costly or invasive imaging, interventions and drugs.…”
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Effects of chronic low-frequency pulsed magnetic fields exposure on the contractility and morphology of biceps brachii in healthy adults–a randomized controlled, double-blind trial... by Zhongshan Li, Zhongshan Li, Wenhao Li, Shi Bai, Tieli Yang

“…Both groups were subjected to either a 15 min magnetic stimulation intervention or a sham treatment every 48 h. B-mode ultrasound images were used to evaluate changes in muscle thickness, cross-sectional area, pennation angle, and stiffness.ResultsThe PEMF group showed a significant increase in the MVC (maximum voluntary contraction) value and a significantly higher amplitude of the increase than the control group. …”
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Comparative analysis of solvent-based and solvent-free (melting) methods for fabricating 3D-printed polycaprolactone-hydroxyapatite composite bone scaffolds: physicochemical/mechan... by Brigita De Vega, Brigita De Vega, Abir Dutta, Abir Dutta, Aisha Mumtaz, Bob C. Schroeder, Craig Gerrand, Ashleigh S. Boyd, Ashleigh S. Boyd, Deepak M. Kalaskar, Deepak M. Kalaskar

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Ischemia induced repolarization dispersion changes and ventricular arrhythmia: Validation of Frank vectorcardiography parameters: A review by Lennart Bergfeldt, MD, PhD, Lennart Gransberg, MSc, PhD, Gunilla Lundahl, MSc

“…In 9 studies, we applied Frank vectorcardiography not only for noninvasive monitoring of cardiac electrophysiology during acute ischemia induced during percutaneous coronary interventions, during clinical myocardial infarction, and in an occlusion-reperfusion pig model, but also for prognostic purposes after coronary events. …”
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Levitation of posteriorly dislocated intraocular lens: I.V. catheter connected to the vitreotome aspiration by Ruiping Gu, Ruiping Gu, Ruiping Gu, Yue Guo, Yue Guo, Yue Guo, Yuan Zong, Yuan Zong, Yuan Zong, Rui Jiang, Rui Jiang, Rui Jiang, Zhongcui Sun, Zhongcui Sun, Zhongcui Sun

“…After a complete 23G vitrectomy under wide-angle viewing system or high magnification contact lens, the 22G I.V. catheter was connected to the vitreotome aspiration and active aspiration was applied. …”
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Power-free knee rehabilitation robot for home-based isokinetic training by Yanggang Feng, Haoyang Wu, Jiaxin Ren, Wuxiang Zhang, Xiu Jia, Xiuhua Liu, Xingyu Hu, Haoxiang Jing, Yuebing Li, Yuhang Zhao, Ziyan Wang, Xuzhou Lang, Junjia Xu, Yixin Shao, Qi Su, Yuanmingfei Zhang, Mouwang Zhou, Ke Liu, Yong Nie, Jian Wang, Fuzhen Yuan, Liu Wang, Xilun Ding

“…By integrating a motor, torque/angle sensors, control circuit, and energy regeneration circuit into a single driver module, our robot can provide power-free isokinetic training by recycling mechanical work from the trainee. …”
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Upper Limb Neural Tension Test and Spinal Biomechanics: Insights from a Longitudinal Pilot Study by Massimo Rossi, Marianna Signorini, Ali Baram, Mario De Robertis, Gabriele Capo, Marco Riva, Maurizio Fornari, Federico Pessina, Carlo Brembilla

“…The AS group then underwent manual medicine intervention targeting spinal mobility impairments, followed by post-intervention reassessment. …”
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Biomechanical features of a novel step-down-and-pivot task in football players with hip/groin pain by Prasanna Sritharan, Matthew G. King, Mario Andres Muñoz, Joshua J. Heerey, Mark J. Scholes, Benjamin F. Mentiplay, Adam I. Semciw, Joanne L. Kemp, Peter R. Lawrenson, Kay Crossley, Anthony G. Schache

“…In symptomatic individuals, the main features were as follows: pivot limb: smaller hip flexion and knee extension angles, delayed initiation of hip flexion and increased ankle dorsiflexion moment; swing limb: reduced hip flexion moment, increased hip internal rotation moment, delayed hip adduction and knee extension moments, and reduced ankle dorsiflexion angle. …”
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Process Analytical Strategies for Size Monitoring: Offline, At-Line, Online, and Inline Methods in a Top-Down Nano-Manufacturing Line by Christina Glader, Ramona Jeitler, Yan Wang, Remy van Tuijn, Albert Grau-Carbonell, Carolin Tetyczka, Steve Mesite, Philippe Caisse, Johannes Khinast, Eva Roblegg

“…To ensure reliable implementation, key factors such as sample dilution, viscosity, focus position, measurement angle and temperature effects were systematically assessed for offline and at-line DLS using the Litesizer 500, as well as for offline, inline, and online SR-DLS using the NFS. …”
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Predictive factors for response to viscosupplementation in patients with knee osteoarthritis: an analysis of clinical and imaging factors by Gustavo Rossanese Pinto, Guilherme Conforto Gracitelli, Fernando Cury Rezende, Claudio Gattas, Thais Cristina Pereira Vasques, Flavio Duarte Silva, Carlos Eduardo da Silveira Franciozi, Marcus Vinicius Malheiros Luzo

“…Methods: In this prospective study, patients with knee osteoarthritis were evaluated for predictive factors before the intervention, including radiographic images (Kellgren-Lawrence [KL] classification and femorotibial angle), magnetic resonance images Osteoarthritis Knee Score (MOAKS) and meniscal extrusion, joint effusion, body mass index, previous surgery, sex, and age. …”
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Influencing Factors of Self-Management Behavior in Patients with Glaucoma in West China: A Cross-Sectional Study by Zhang X, Ren J, Tang L, Zeng JH, Tang J

“…Smoking, less than two annual follow-ups, primary open-angle glaucoma and not having a designated follow-up doctor are all associated with poorer self-management behaviors. …”
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Outcomes of Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy (GATT) in Advanced Glaucoma: A Retrospective Analysis by Gülizar Soyugelen, Umay Güvenç, Ayşe Burcu

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: In this retrospective study, advanced open-angle glaucoma (OAG) patients were followed up on the 1st day, 1st week, and 1st month, then monthly for 6 months and then every 3 months after GATT surgery. …”
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Short-Term Impact of Slow Maxillary Expansion on Labial Ectopic Canine Eruption Pathway in Children: A Retrospective Study by Qian Tong, Xue Yang, Yue Fei, Jun Wang

“…The observed positional improvements underscore SME’s potential to optimize eruption outcomes during early orthodontic intervention.…”
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