Efficacy and Safety of Quantum Molecular Resonance Electrotherapy in Dry Eye Disease: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis by Antonio Ballesteros-Sánchez, Carlos Rocha-de-Lossada, José-María Sánchez-González, Giovanni Roberto Tedesco, Davide Borroni

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MAIN REGULARITIES OF FAULTING IN LITHOSPHERE AND THEIR APPLICATION (BASED ON PHYSICAL MODELLING RESULTS) by S. A. Bornyakov, K. Zh. Seminsky, V. Yu. Buddo, A. I. Miroshnichenko, A. V. Cheremnykh, A. S. Cheremnykh, A. A. Tarasova

“…Results of long-term experimental studies and modelling of faulting are briefly reviewed, and research methods and the-state-of-art issues are described. …”
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Comparing Medium-Term Clinical Outcomes following XEN® 45 and XEN® 63 Device Implantation by Aitor Fernández-García, Ying Zhou, Mercedes García-Alonso, Henry D. Andrango, Francisco Poyales, Nuria Garzón

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Research on the clinical and pathological characteristics of primary orbital neoplastic lesions with communication by Lian Wang, Jing Zhang, Shuo Zhang, Bin Li, Bentao Yang, Hongjuan Liu, Chunli Chen, Qiong Wu, Libin Jiang

“…Abstract Objective To comprehensively summarize the clinical and pathological characteristics of primary orbital neoplastic lesions with communication, thereby providing a solid basis for the diagnosis and treatment of such conditions. Method A retrospective analysis of clinical cases was conducted. …”
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Skin autofluorescence is associated with blood glucose levels, especially in children with type 1 diabetes by Tinghan Deng, Jingping Wu, Hongbin Cheng

“…SAF values were compared between children with type 1 diabetes and controls, calculating the mean difference and 95% confidence intervals.ResultsThe analysis included three case-control studies and one retrospective cohort study, all using the AGE Reader® (DiagnOptics Technologies). …”
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Screening cognitive impairment in patients with atrial fibrillation: A deep learning model based on retinal fundus photographs by Zhen Wang, MD, Mingxiao Li, MD, Peng Xia, BS, Chao Jiang, MD, Ting Shen, MD, Jiaming Ma, MD, Yu Bai, MD, Suhui Zhang, MD, Yiwei Lai, MD, Sitong Li, MS, Hui Xu, MD, Yang Xu, MD, Tong Ma, MS, Lie Ju, PhD, Liu He, PhD, Li Dong, MD, Caihua Sang, MD, Deyong Long, MD, Yuzhong Chen, PhD, Xin Du, MD, Zongyuan Ge, PhD, Jianzeng Dong, MD, Wen-Bin Wei, MD, Changsheng Ma, MD

“…Objective: Our study aimed to develop deep learning models based on fundus photographs for easy screening of CI in AF patients. Methods: From May 2021 to April 2023, patients who completed fundus examination and cognitive function evaluation in the Chinese Atrial Fibrillation Registry Study were included. …”
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The Arclight Ophthalmoscope: A Reliable Low-Cost Alternative to the Standard Direct Ophthalmoscope by James Lowe, Charles R. Cleland, Evarista Mgaya, Godfrey Furahini, Clare E. Gilbert, Matthew J. Burton, Heiko Philippin

“…This study compared the Arclight ophthalmoscope with the Heine K180 direct ophthalmoscope to evaluate its reliability in assessing the vertical cup disc ratio (VCDR) and its ease of use (EOU). Methods. Eight medical students used both the Arclight and the Heine ophthalmoscopes to examine the optic disc in 9 subjects. …”
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Initial construct stability of long cephalomedullary nails with superior locking for a complex trochanteric fracture model AO31A2.2– a biomechanical study by Arndt-Peter Schulz, Matthias Münch, Tobias Barth, Birgitt Kowald, Jasper Frese, Lina Behrends, Maximilian Hartel

“…Measurements were made with a stereo-optic tracking system. Findings There was a detectable difference in the axial fracture movement resulting in narrowing of the fracture gap. …”
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Visual Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction after Refractive Lens Exchange with a Single-Piece Diffractive Multifocal Intraocular Lens by John S. M. Chang, Jack C. M. Ng, Vincent K. C. Chan, Antony K. P. Law

“…To report visual outcomes and patient satisfaction after unilateral or bilateral refractive lens exchange (RLE) with a single-piece bifocal diffractive multifocal intraocular lens (MIOL). Methods. All patients underwent RLE with the ZMB00 MIOL (Abbott Medical Optics). …”
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Three-dimensional conformal therapy vs. intensity modulated radiation therapy in GBM: survival, dosimetry, and side effects a systematic review and meta-analysis by Omar Freihat, David Sipos, Reham Kotb, Maria Aamir, Dóra Solymosi, Kristóf Gál, Simon Mihály, Arpad Kovacs

“…This meta-analysis evaluates 3D-CRT and IMRT in GBM treatment, focusing on dosimetric parameters, toxicity, and OAR sparing, with an exploratory analysis of overall survival (OS).MethodsA systematic review of 19 studies was conducted, comparing dosimetric and side effects, including planning target volume (PTV) doses (Dmean, Dmax, and Dmin), conformity and homogeneity indices, and OAR sparing.ResultsIMRT provided significant dosimetric advantages, with higher PTV Dmean (mean difference (MD) 1.26 Gy; 95% CI: 0.22–2.31; P = 0.02) and better conformity index (MD −0.21; 95% CI: −0.33 to −0.08; P = 0.001). …”
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Visual function deficits in dyslexic children: a case-control study by Azam Darvishi, Negar Sangsefidi, Javad Heravian Shandiz, Davood Sobhani Rad, Foroozan Narooie-Noori, Masoud Khorrami-Nejad

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Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Tedizolid in Japanese Patients by Kazuhiro Ishikawa, Yasumasa Tsuda, Nobuyoshi Mori

“…This study aimed to evaluate the safety of long-term TZD use in Japanese patients, including those with HM. <b>Methods</b>: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients aged 15 years and older who received TZD treatment at St. …”
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Preseptal and orbital cellulitis at the Philippine General Hospital by Harvey S. Uy, MD, Prospero Ma. C. Tuaño, MD

“…Orbital cellulitis was associated with sight threatening complications such as glaucoma, retinal vascular occlusion, exposure keratitis, and optic-nerve compression. Conclusions: The etiology of preseptal and orbital cellulitis in this series differs from that in developed countries. …”
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Arterial hypertension specific patient-reported outcome measure. Part I: development and primary evaluation by M. V. Ionov, N. E. Zvartau, E. A. Dubinina, A. O. Konradi

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How does head position affect laryngeal vision with a video laryngeal mask airway? by Caridad G. Castillo-Monzón, Hugo Antonio Marroquín-Valz, Tomasz Gaszynski, Manuel Cayuela, Javier Orozco, Pawel Ratajczyk

“…The objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the optimal position for placement of a video laryngeal mask airway.MethodsThis prospective, observational, transversal, and analytical study was performed in 72 consecutive patients. …”
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Backpropagation Neural Network Implementation in Volumetric Modulated Arch Therapy of Brain Cancer Dose Prediction by Nafisa Imtiyaziffati Rasoma Muliarso, Prawito Prajitno, Dewa Ngurah Yudhi Prasada, Aloysius Putranto, Muhammad Fadli, Dwi Seno Kuncoro Sihono

“…Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) offers an objective approach to improve the efficiency of VMAT planning.Material and Methods: In this study, the backpropagation neural network with 5-fold cross-validation model was employed to train the extracted Radiomics and dosiomics features from organ contours DICOM RT structure and dose distribution DICOM RT dose using 178 VMAT technique brain cancer patients. …”
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COLOR CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ANTERIOR TEETH IN DENTAL STUDENTS by Ilia Liondev, Ivet Dzhondrova, Rumen Radev, Dimitar Kirov, Elka Radeva, Rangel Todorov

“…The purpose of this study is to analyze the color characteristics of the maxillary central incisors, lateral incisors, and canines in a population of young adults aged 18–21 using a spectrophotometer (Spectroshade; MHT Optic Research). Materials and Methods: Color measurements were conducted on 153 dental students aged 18–21 years using the SpectroShade Micro spectrophotometer. …”
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Dosimetry of automatic non-coplanar volumetric-modulated arc therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Kaiqiang Chen, Jihong Chen, Yanming Cheng, Danni Hong, Cairong Hu, Penggang Bai, Jinyong Lin, Yang Yang, Xiuchun Zhang

“…Moreover, the HA plans had better sparing, particularly for the optic chiasm, optic nerves, and parotid glands (P ​< ​0.05), while no statistically significant differences were observed for other critical structures such as the brainstem, spinal cord, and temporal lobes (P ​> ​0.05). …”
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High Myopia: A Hospital-Based Study of The Clinical Profile and Visual Impairment by Rejitha Chinnu Varghese, Uma Kulkarni

“…Objective: To study the clinical profile and visual impairment in high myopia presenting to a teaching hospital. Material and methods: This study was a descriptive observational study of high myopia and included unilateral, and bilateral cases of all age groups. …”
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Pattern-Reversal Visual Evoked Potentials Tests in Persons with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with and without Diabetic Retinopathy by Raghda S. Al-Najjar, Nehaya M. Al-Aubody, Salah Z. Al-Asadi, Majid Alabbood

“…Also, to compare the results according to the candidate age, duration, and glycemic status of T2DM. Methods. This study included 50 candidates as group A with T2DM and did not have a clinically detected DR and 50 candidates as group B with T2DM and had a clinically detected early DR and 50 candidates as controls who were neither diabetic nor had any other medical or ophthalmic condition that might affect PRVEPs test results. …”
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