Research Trends and Hotspots of Acupuncture Therapy on Allergic Diseases From 2004 to 2024: A Bibliometric Analysis by Lv Y, Jiang Z, Zhang J, Zheng X, Tian X, Liu J, Yang J

“…We used CiteSpace 6.3.1 and VOSviewer to conduct visual analysis of the relevant contents of the literature, and constructed a network graph in the software by using information such as the publication date of the article, country, institution, author, and journal.Results: A total of 423 documents were retrieved. …”
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Abstract 124: Vertebral Artery Web as a Rare Cause of Ischemic Stroke in a young male by Harsimran Kaur, Romil Singh, Russell Cerejo

“…Here we present a young patient with symptomatic vertebral artery web. Methods Case Report Results 35‐year‐old male presented with persistent, intermittent, bilateral visual scintillations lasting 30‐60 seconds for one month. …”
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Systemic Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Rhinitis Among Adult Women: An All of Us Database Analysis by Richard G. Chiu, Kamal Eldeirawi, Anthony I. Dick, Sharmilee M. Nyenhuis, Thasarat Sutabutr Vajaranant, Rachel Caskey, Victoria S. Lee

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Therapy Companion Mobile App for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Exercises (ACTaide): Therapist and Client Co-Design Study by Serena Thapar, Daniela Quesada, Bärbel Knäuper

“…The research explored stakeholder preferences and feedback on app functionality, design, and features to guide iterative design improvements. MethodsUsing a qualitative, user-centered design framework, we conducted 4 consecutive focus groups: 2 with 10 licensed ACT therapists and 2 with 14 psychotherapy clients. …”
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Prediction of acute pancreatitis severity based on early CT radiomics by Mingyao Qi, Chao Lu, Rao Dai, Jiulou Zhang, Hui Hu, Xiuhong Shan

“…Abstract Background This study aims to develop and validate an integrated predictive model combining CT radiomics and clinical parameters for early assessment of acute pancreatitis severity. Methods A retrospective cohort of 246 patients with acute pancreatitis was analyzed, with a 70%-30% split for training and validation groups. …”
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Prevalence and characteristics of sarcopenic obesity and normal weight obesity in Chinese women: a cross-sectional study based on body fat percentage by Rongshun Wu, Miaoyuan Li, Yanting Liao, Jing Zhang, Chenxia Xu, Xuewen Yan

“…Abstract Background To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of normal weight obesity (NWO) and its coexistence with sarcopenia among Chinese women, and to evaluate the diagnostic utility of common anthropometric and body composition indicators—including body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), and body fat percentage (BF%) assessed via bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Methods A total of 1,530 female participants undergoing routine health check-ups at Zhongshan Boai Hospital between January 2022 and December 2023 were enrolled. …”
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Explicit Motor Imaging Abilities Are Similar in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Limb Pain and Healthy Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study by Cohen-aknine G, Mottet D, Homs AF, Mura T, Jedryka F, Dupeyron AF

“…We hypothesize that both CRPS and CLP patients will show a decrease in motor imagery abilities compared to healthy controls and in their affected limb compared to their own contralateral, unaffected side.Patients and Methods: In this single-center observational study, 123 participants were recruited (CRPS = 40, chronic limb pain, CLP = 40, and healthy individuals = 43). …”
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Prevalence of incorrect posture among school adolescents after the COVID-19 pandemic: a large population-based scoliosis screening in China by Yujie Mei, Yi-Fan Lin, Zichao Gong, Bin Yan, Qian Liang

“…This study aimed to explore the prevalence of incorrect posture among Chinese adolescents after the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This was a large-scale cross-sectional study based on school scoliosis screening. …”
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MAGMA-MICK: A state-of-the-art digital platform facilitating the programmatic implementation of whole genome sequencing for TB care and prevention by Prof Annelies Van Rie, Fulvio Vigilante, Dr. Walter Sanseverino, Prof Annelies Van Rie

“…Furthermore, communication should be secure, adhere to privacy laws, and be integrated into existing hierarchies of the healthcare system. Methods: We MICK, a state-of-the-art secure digital platform, for the use of NGS to guide the care and prevention of (DR)-TB. …”
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Structural and Functional Insight into Intracameral Cefuroxime Ocular Toxic Syndrome (ICOTS) in Eyes with Disrupted Intraocular Barrier by Andrea Cusumano, Marco A. Pileri, Benedetto Falsini, Massimo Cesareo, Michele D’Ambrosio, Fabian D’Apolito, Francesco Martelli, Marco Lombardo

“…This study aims to provide new insights into ICOTS using multimodal imaging, retinal electrophysiology, and perimetry to assess both acute and chronic functional and structural changes in eyes with a disrupted intraocular vitreous barrier. Methods This retrospective case series included four patients affected by ICOTS who underwent cataract surgery with standard-dose intracameral cefuroxime (1.0 mg/0.1 ml). …”
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Relationship of chronic low back pain intensity with functional activity, stress and quality of life in working-age adults by M.A. Ovdii, I.V. Cherepenko, A.M. Tsyhanok, A.M. Dmytrenko, R.А. Kravets

“…The purpose was to eva­luate the relationship between the intensity of chronic LBP and indicators of functional activity, stress and quality of life in subjects of working age. Materials and methods. A survey was conducted among 159 persons aged 18-65 years with LBP lasting more than 3 months. …”
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Research on functional constipation with anxiety or depression: a bibliometric analysis by Xiaoqin Li, Qiang Lei, Jiao Xie, Fang Li, Jing Liu, Yuelai Chen, Qiangjian Mao

“…This study therefore aimed to analyze the current status and extent of research and areas of interest in the study of FC with anxiety or depression.MethodsData from studies on FC with anxiety or depression, that were performed between 2003 and 2024, were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. …”
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Comparison of Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Surgery (PTES) With MIS-TLIF for Treating Lumbar Degenerative Disease in Obese Patients by Fan W, Chen Y, Zhou T, Xu Y, Gu Y

“…Wenshuai Fan,1,2,* Yuheng Chen,1,* Tianyao Zhou,1 Yun Xu,3,4 Yutong Gu1,4 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 3Centre for Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Pain Management, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 4Shanghai Southwest Spine Surgery Center, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yutong Gu, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, People’s Republic of China, Email 447574313@qq.com Yun Xu, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, 310014, People’s Republic of China, Email xuyun65204@163.comPurpose: The purpose of this study is to compare clinical outcomes of obese patients with lumbar degenerative disease (LDD) receiving either percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery (PTES) or minimally invasive surgery-transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF).Methods: There were 26 patients underwent PTES, and 29 patients were treated with MIS-TLIF between June 2014 and June 2019. …”
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The effect of 360° virtual reality-based education on preoperative anxiety and hemodynamic parameters in patients undergoing primary brain tumor surgery by Eva Yulianti, I Kariasa, Dikha Kurnia, Enny Mulyatsih

“…By allowing patients to virtually engage with the surgical environment, VR can enhance familiarity and reduce anxiety.Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of 360° VR-based education on preoperative anxiety levels and hemodynamic parameters in patients undergoing primary brain tumor surgery.Methods: A interventional study was conducted with consecutive sampling to recruit patients aged 18–65 years, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 1, 2, and 3, without visual, auditory, reading, psychiatric disorders, or drug dependence. …”
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Semantic-Aware Low-Light Image Enhancement by Learning from Multiple Color Spaces by Bo Jiang, Xuefei Wang, Naidi Yang, Yuhan Liu, Xi Chen, Qiwen Wu

“…Traditional low-light image enhancement methods predominantly employ global adjustment strategies that disregard semantic context, often resulting in incomplete detail recovery or color distortion. …”
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The effect of oral curcumin capsules on symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial by Fatemeh Shabani, Sepideh Mashayekh-Amiri, Fatemeh Teihoomaneshfard, Mahsa Hesami, Elnaz Shaseb, Mojgan Mirghafourvand

“…Abstract Background Given the high prevalence of menstrual disorders such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhea among students and the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of curcumin, we decided to conduct a study to determine the effects of curcumin on PMS and dysmenorrhea among medical students in Tabriz-Iran. Methods This double-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted on 62 students from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran during the 2023–2024 academic year. …”
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Continuous Skin Rejuvenation by Combining Nonablative Fractional Laser With Daily Application of a Multibeneficial Composition Formulation: A Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial Stud... by Xinxuan Zhang, Manru Ning, Mengqing Lin, Qi Tang, Yihuai Liang, Feifei Wang, Xiaoke Xu

“…The study aims to compare a multibeneficial formula serum versus a blank formulation in achieving maximum efficacy following a single treatment of nonablative fractional laser for facial skin rejuvenation. Methods This study was a double‐blind, split‐face, monocentric, randomized clinical trial in China (September 24, 2023–March 07, 2024), and 37 patients seeking the Fotona 4D laser treatment for aging‐related facial changes were enrolled. …”
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Digital culture of a modern teacher as a professional activity resource in the conditions of educational space digital transformation by Alexandra Vladimirovna Leontyeva, Saida Aslanovna Bibalova, Fatima Ramazanovna Khatit

“…This goal was achieved through the use of the following research methods: literature analysis, classification, modeling, description, ways of visualizing data in the form of figures and tables.The results of the research: 1) the analysis of scientific sources has made it possible to determine the conceptual approaches to considering the problem of the digital culture of a teacher, which made it possible to accumulate information and develop a map of the component composition of a teacher’s digital culture; 2) the basic components of a teacher’s digital culture have been theoretically substantiated: digital literacy and motivational-value attitude; 3) a procedure for assessing the level of formation of a teacher’s digital culture has been proposed.Key conclusions: 1) the map of the component composition of the digital culture of a teacher is an integrative information about the essence and composition of the digital culture of a teacher and includes the types of digital competence, their corresponding competencies, indicators and digital skills; 2) the basic components of a teacher’s digital culture are digital literacy and a motivationalvalue attitude, each of which is represented by indicators and digital skills corresponding to it; 3) the methodology for assessing the formation of a teacher’s digital culture includes a level scale and the calculation of an individual index of digital competence. …”
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Distribution of Angle Alpha in a Large Population in Eastern China: An Analysis of the 30705 Eyes Using the Ray Tracing Aberrometer by Hua Z, Zeng Q, Zhang L, Shen J, Yang J

“…Zhixiang Hua,1– 5,* Qiulin Zeng,6,* Limei Zhang,7 Jiying Shen,7,* Jin Yang1– 5,* 1Department of Ophthalmology and the Eye Institute, Eye and Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2The Key Laboratory of Myopia, Ministry of Health, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 3Shanghai Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 4Key National Health Committee of the Key Laboratory of Myopia, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 5The Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 6Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Xinshijie Dongqu Eye Hospital, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 7Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Heping Eye Hospital, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jin Yang, Department of Ophthalmology, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, Tel +008613671632525, Email jin_er76@hotmail.com Jiying Shen, Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Heping Eye Hospital, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, Tel +008613817505149, Email susu22yoyo@163.comPurpose: To describe the distribution of angle alpha orientation and magnitude in a large population and to analyze the impact of eye laterality, gender, and age on angle alpha.Setting: EENT Hospital of Fudan University and Shanghai Heping Eye Hospital, 2017– 2023.Design: A retrospective analysis utilizing the iTrace system to examine preoperative angle alpha in patients undergoing cataract surgery.Methods: Angle alpha orientation and magnitude were collected from 30,705 individuals. …”
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Recognition of pepper plant and ridge characteristics using an ultrasonic sensor for smart upland crop production by Mohammod Ali, Md Rejaul Karim, Md Sazzadul Kabir, Md Asrakul Haque, Kyu-Ho Lee, Sun-Ok Chung

“…The RMSE of these measurements ranged from 0.93 to 2.08 cm, highlighting relatively high accuracy of the proposed methods. The developed system shows the potential of ultrasonic sensors to develop automatic crop monitoring systems and support smart crop production and be adaptable to greenhouses, open fields or on-farm vehicles to identify different types of plants and land features. …”
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