The safety and effectiveness of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) surgery for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation by Wei Wang, Zhao Guo, Lixin Yang, Jianning Liu, Zhiyong Li, Jiaqi Li, Hong Zhao, Tao Sun

“…Stratified outcome analysis showed 458 patients (83.7%) attained optimal surgical recovery without detectable morbidity, contrasted with 89 cases (16.3%) manifesting postoperative complications. …”
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A Radiographic Comparison between Successful and Failed Total Contact Casted Patients with Charcot Neuroarthropathy by Avani Chopra BS, Zachary A. Koroneos BS, Christian Benedict BS, Michaela D. Pitcher BS, Michaela D. Pitcher BS, Michael Aynardi MD

“…By comparing radiographic outcomes between patients who were successfully treated with TCC and those who required surgical intervention following TCC failure, we seek to clarify the role of anatomical deformity in treatment prognosis. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed a cohort of Charcot neuroarthropathy patients treated within a single healthcare system. …”
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Analysis of First 50 Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgeries in a University Teaching Hospital: Anesthetic Considerations and Postoperative Outcomes by Manuel Granell, Ruth Martínez-Plumed, Eva García del Olmo, Enrique Pastor Martínez, Marta Grynovska, Elena Biosca Pérez, Alvaro Cervera Puchades, José De Andrés, Ricardo Guijarro Jorge

“…This study aimed to expand our understanding of anesthetic management of RATS and to analyze the postoperative patient outcomes. Materials and Methods: The r–retrospective descriptive study of the clinical history of 50 patients who underwent RATS using Da Vinci dVX® between 2018 and 2021 in the Thoracic Surgery Department of a single-center university teaching hospital. …”
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The association between different leisure-time physical activity patterns and the non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio in adults:... by Yanxue Lian, Pincheng Luo

“…This study aims to explore this relationship. Methods Data was extracted from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cycles spanning from 2007 to 2008 to 2017–2018. …”
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Early PARacetamol (EPAR) trial: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of early paracetamol to promote closure of the ductus arteriosus in preterm infants by Kei Lui, Srinivas Bolisetty, Tim Schindler, John Smyth, Joanna Michalowski

“…Introduction The optimal management of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) remains contentious. …”
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Prevalence and patterns of renal vascular variations among potential kidney donors: a Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) study in Sudan by Sara Osman, Eltayeb AbdAlla, Ladin Ali, Hoyam MohamedAli, Baraa Taha, Tasneem S. A. Elmahdi, Safaa Mohammed

“…This study aims to ascertain the prevalence and patterns of renal vascular variations in potential kidney transplant donors at Ahmed Gasim Teaching Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan, via computed tomography angiography (CTA). Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on 160 potential kidney donors who underwent renal CTA from January to December 2022. …”
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WiCNNAct: Wi-Fi-Based Human Activity Recognition Utilizing Deep Learning on the Edge Computing Devices by Venkata Raghava Shashank Viswanathuni, Rakesh Reddy Yakkati, Sreenivasa Reddy Yeduri, Linga Reddy Cenkeramaddi

“…Experimental validation identifies the optimal setup for robust activity recognition.…”
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Multi-environment trials data analysis: linear mixed model-based approaches using spatial and factor analytic models by Tarekegn Argaw, Berhanu Amsalu Fenta, Habtemariam Zegeye, Girum Azmach, Assefa Funga

“…The analysis of multi-environment trials (MET) data in plant breeding and agricultural research is inherently challenging, with conventional ANOVA-based methods exhibiting limitations as the complexity of MET experiments grows. …”
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Clinical and laboratory features of viral lower respiratory tract infections in children by E. D. Orlova, I. V. Babachenko, N. S. Tian, E. A. Kozyrev, L. A. Alekseeva

“…Purpose: to give a comparative characteristic of the clinical and laboratory manifestations of viral lower respiratory tract infections of various etiologies.Object and methods: Medical information of 385 patients, who were hospitalized in the clinic of Pediatric Research and Clinical Center for Infectious Diseases in the period from 2016 to 2022, was retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Behcet's disease concurrent with axial spondyloarthritis: the authors' own observations by Z. S. Alekberova, T. V. Dubinina, R. G. Goloeva, E. M. Agafonova, A. M. Lila

“…Objective: to present cases of Behcet's disease (BD) concurrent  with axial spondyloarthritis  (axSpA).Subjects and methods. A total of 470 patients with BD who met the International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) criteria were examined at the V.A. …”
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Long-term follow-up of patients with non-ischemic cerebral enhancing lesions following endovascular aneurysm treatment: magnetic resonance imaging findings, clinical course, and tr... by Monika Ellssel, Ansgar Berlis, Markus Naumann, Muthuraman Muthuraman, Hao Ding, Sönke Schwarting, Felix Joachimski, Christoph J. Maurer, Antonios Bayas

“…Design: For this single-center ambispective observational study, we enrolled nine patients with NICE lesions after EVT for cerebral aneurysms. Methods: We analyzed patients diagnosed with NICE lesions following EVT between 2008 and 2024 at the University Hospital of Augsburg. …”
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The role of uterine anteversion and flexion angles in predicting pain severity during diagnostic hysteroscopy: a prospective cohort study by Can Tercan, Emrah Dagdeviren, Ali Selcuk Yeniocak, Sultan Can

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of uterine version or flexion angles on pain severity during DH and to identify predictive factors for severe pain experienced during the procedure. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This prospective single-center cohort study included patients who were eligible for DH within medical indications. …”
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Lifestyle Cardiovascular Risk Score, Genetic Risk Score, and Myocardial Infarction in Hispanic/Latino Adults Living in Costa Rica by Mercedes Sotos‐Prieto, Ana Baylin, Hannia Campos, Lu Qi, Josiemer Mattei

“…Thus, our aim was to assess interactive and joint associations between LCRS and GRS, and each individual lifestyle risk factor, on likelihood of MI. Methods and Results Data included 1534 Costa Rican adults with nonfatal acute MI and 1534 matched controls. …”
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Weber-Christian disease (idiopathic panniculitis): Clinical aspects by O. N. Egorova, B. S. Belov, S. I. Glukhova, S. G. Radenska-Lopovok, Yu. A. Karpova

“…To verify the diagnosis of WCD is a difficult task, for there are no precise diagnostic tests for this disease.Objective: to study the clinical features and additional investigation data of WCD as one of the variants of lobular panniculitis (LP).Subjects and methods. Nineteen patients (2 men and 17 women) aged 32 to 71 years with WCD were examined. …”
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The effects of various diets on glycemic outcomes during pregnancy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. by Vanessa Ha, Ashley J Bonner, Jaynendr K Jadoo, Joseph Beyene, Sonia S Anand, Russell J de Souza

“…When gestational weight gain advice was not given, the DASH-style diet appeared optimal on fasting glucose. However, a small number of trials were identified and most dietary comparisons were underpowered to detect differences in glycemic outcomes. …”
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Docosahexaenoic Acid Status in Pregnancy Determines the Maternal Docosahexaenoic Acid Status 3-, 6- and 12 Months Postpartum. Results from a Longitudinal Observational Study. by Maria Wik Markhus, Josef Daniel Rasinger, Marian Kjellevold Malde, Livar Frøyland, Siv Skotheim, Hanne Cecilie Braarud, Kjell Morten Stormark, Ingvild Eide Graff

“…As a result, the DHA status may not be optimal for child development and may increase the risk for maternal postpartum depression. …”
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The Significance of RUNX3 Expression Levels in the Prognosis of Severe Acute Pancreatitis by Cheng YH, Cao LF

“…Ya-Hui Cheng, Lun-Fei Cao Emergency Department, Zhoukou Central Hospital, Zhoukou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Ya-Hui Cheng, Email cbi011@yeah.netObjective: To analyze the expression levels of RUNX3 in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) and its impact on disease progression.Methods: Healthy individuals undergoing physical examinations during the same period were selected as a control group. …”
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A Tale of Two Conditions: Pediatric Brugada Syndrome Unveiled—Navigating the Challenges of Coexisting Arrhythmia and Fever‐Induced ECG Pattern by Hei‐To Leung, Sit‐Yee Kwok, Fong‐Ying Shih, Kin‐Shing Lun, Tak‐Cheung Yung, Sabrina Tsao

“…This study investigates the clinical and genetic characteristics of children with BrS in Hong Kong. Methods A retrospective review was conducted at the only tertiary pediatric cardiology center in Hong Kong from 2002 to 2022, including all pediatric BrS patients under 18 years old. …”
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INFLUENCE OF QUANTITATIVE CHARACTERISTICS ON MRI-GUIDED FOCUSED ULTRASOUND ABLATION OF UTERINE FIBROIDS: THE POTENTIAL USE OF SIGNAL INTENSITY VALUES FROM FIBROID IN T2-WI AS A CRI... by E. S. Zagvozdkin, V. E. Sinitsyn, E. A. Mershina

“…To determine the effect of quantitative characteristics on the effectiveness of magnetic resonance imaging guided focused ultrasound (MRIgFUS) ablation of uterine fibroids and evaluate the possibility of their use for patient selection.Material and methods. Retrospective analysis of 67 FUS ablations (67 women, 94 fibroids) was performed. …”
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The hidden burden of anemia in elderly surgical patients: a prospective study on incidence and contributing factors by Habtie Bantider Wubet, Negesse Zurbachew Gobezie, Getachew Mekete Diress, Kumlachew Geta Belete, Kaletsidk Desalegn Mossie, Begizew Yimenu Mekuriaw, Abebe Dires Fenta, Alemie Fentie Mebratie, Kidist Hunegn Setargew, Temesgen Birlie Asmare

“…Conclusion and recommendation The incidence of anemia in elderly surgical patients at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital is high and associated with several modifiable risk factors. Early detection and targeted preoperative optimization strategies are crucial for improving surgical outcomes in this population.…”
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