CrAg screening strategy reduces definitive sequelae in people living with HIV by Marcela de Faria Ferreira, Fabio Brito-Santos, Marcos de Abreu Almeida, Luciana Trilles, Marcia dos Santos Lazera

“…Objectives To access the effectiveness of CrAg screening routine in reducing lethality and definitive sequelae of PLHIV co-infected with cryptococcal meningitis in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Methods We reviewed cases of HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis at the Instituto Nacional de Infectologia Evandro Chagas/Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from January 2009 to June 2019 and accessed data to compare case lethality and permanent disabilities before and after the implementation of the CrAg screening test in PLHIV with CD4 ≤ 200 cells/mm3. …”
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Comparative analysis of iris blood flow after first-eye and second-eye cataract surgeries: insights into increased pain perception in the second eye by Yi Lu, Xiangjia Zhu, Wenwen He, Jiao Qi, Yu Du, Jiaqi Meng, Jitong Zhou, Kaiwen Cheng, Yuxi Chen, Yunqian Yao

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Efficacy evaluation of a minimally invasive surgical procedure (oblique lateral interbody fusion) for lumbar spinal tuberculosis—retrospective cohort study by Ke Zheng, Ke Zheng, Zhihao Ni, Guosong Han, Tao Shan, Bin Xu

“…ObjectiveIn the current study, to demonstrate the advantages of oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF), we focused on the therapeutics for lumbar spinal tuberculosis with the comparison of three treatments, including anterior approach, posterior approach, and OLIF combined with posterior percutaneous pedicle screw fixation.MethodsThis study included patients with lumbar spinal tuberculosis from July 2015 to June 2018. …”
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Multisensory BCI promotes motor recovery via high-order network-mediated interhemispheric integration in chronic stroke by Rongrong Lu, Zhen Pang, Tianhao Gao, Zhijie He, Yiqian Hu, Jie Zhuang, Qin Zhang, Zhengrun Gao

“…We aimed to explore the potential therapeutic efficacy and elucidate its neural mechanisms underlying motor recovery. Methods Thirty-nine chronic stroke patients were randomized to either the Multi-FDBK-BCI group (n = 20) or the conventional motor imagery therapy group (n = 19). …”
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Is Removal of Implants Mandatory Following Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Screw-Rod Stabilization Without Fusion for Mono-Segmental Thoracolumbar Fractures in Elderly Patients? by Zhang C, Xu C, Ruan D

“…Clinical outcomes included the visual analog scale score for back pain (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), residual chronic back pain (RCBP) and implant-related complications. …”
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Prognostic factors associated with improvement in patients with an episode of non-specific low back pain without radicular syndrome: a prospective observational exploratory study by Gaetan Barbier, Martin Descarreaux, François Cottin, Arnaud Lardon

“…This prospective observational exploratory study, therefore, aims to identify candidate prognostic factors collected at baseline that are associated with short-term improvement in people with NSLBP. Methods This study was conducted in chiropractic clinics across France between March 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023. …”
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The efficacy of intraoperative OCT combined with foldable artificial vitreous balloon (FCVB) implantation in eyes with complex retinal detachment and silicone oil dependence by Mingxuan Huang, Haomin Lu, Minghao Sun, Jin Lv, Haotian Yu, Bo Jiang, Dawei Sun

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate implantation of a foldable capsular vitreous body (FCVB) in combination with intraoperative optical coherence tomography (I-OCT) for the treatment of complex retinal detachment and silicone oil-dependent eyes. Methods This retrospective study included 10 patients (10 eyes) who underwent third-generation FCVB implantation at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University. …”
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Effects of epidural esketamine versus sufentanil on labor analgesia and postpartum depression: a retrospective cohort study by Kunyue Li, Ziqi Chai, Chunyun Deng, Guoying Niu, Xiaoyuan Geng, Yu Zhang, Yuxia Wang, Tao Wang

“…The purpose of this research is to compare the efficacy of epidural esketamine and sufentanil on labor analgesia and postpartum depression. Methods A total of 187 cephalic full-term parturients with single-fetus vaginal delivery were collected in this retrospective study from Jan 2022 to Jan 2023. …”
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Health Care Social Robots in the Age of Generative AI: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Paul Notger Lempe, Camille Guinemer, Daniel Fürstenau, Corinna Dressler, Felix Balzer, Thorsten Schaaf

“…This scoping review supports future research by providing an overview of the state of connectedness of 2 emerging technologies and by mapping out research gaps. MethodsWe follow the methodological framework developed by Arksey and O'Malley and the recommendations by the Joanna Briggs Institute. …”
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Laser Acupuncture for the Pain of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Zeng DH, Yuan DN, Zhou QQ, Liu YY, Ma WB, Lan L

“…Given the increasing interest in non-invasive and complementary therapies for knee osteoarthritis, we conducted a systematic literature review and a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of laser acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis.Methods: Data were searched from Cochrane CENTRAL, PubMed, EMBASE, MEDLINE, and three Chinese databases from inception to September 10, 2024, for RCTs of acupuncture for KOA. …”
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Pregabalin vs. gabapentin in the treatment of neuropathic pain: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of effectiveness and safety by Víctor Mayoral, Rafael Galvez, Marta Ferrándiz, Xoán Miguéns Vázquez, Carlos Cordero-García, Antonio Alcántara Montero, Concepción Pérez, María Pérez-Páramo

“…This meta-analysis aims to evaluate and compare the effectiveness and safety of pregabalin vs. gabapentin in managing neuropathic pain.MethodsThis study followed PRISMA guidelines and employed the PICOS search strategy. …”
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Efficacy and safety of Jintiange in the treatment of osteoporosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yicong Man, Junfu Na, Hongxu Wang, Fang Lan, Liying Yu

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of Jintiange in osteoporosis treatment via systematic review and meta-analysis, thereby presenting more supporting evidence.MethodsUp to 27 October 2024, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Wanfang were searched for studies on the use of Jintiange/artificial tiger bone powder in osteoporosis treatment. …”
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AuxDepthNet: Real-Time Monocular 3D Object Detection with Depth-Sensitive Features by Ruochen Zhang, Hyeung-Sik Choi, Dongwook Jung, Phan Huy Nam Anh, Sang-Ki Jeong, Zihao Zhu

“…Monocular 3D object detection is a challenging task in autonomous systems due to the lack of explicit depth information in single-view images. Existing methods often depend on external depth estimators or expensive sensors, which increase computational complexity and complicate integration into existing systems. …”
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Effect of nonoperative concomitant intraarticular pathologies on the outcome of arthroscopic capsular release for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder by Fatih Yildiz, Abdulkadir Sari, Anil Pulatkan, Vahdet Ucan, Alauddin Kochai, Kerem Bilsel

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether coexistent intraarticular lesions are negative prognostic factors for the results of arthroscopic capsular release in frozen shoulder patients. Methods: Seventy-two patients who met inclusion criteria and underwent arthroscopic capsular release between March 2011 and August 2015 for the frozen shoulder were retrospectively evaluated. …”
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Pathogenetic Justification of a New View on the Treatment of Angle-Closure Glaucoma by N. A. Bakunina, L. N. Kolesnikova, J. M. Salmasi, L. M. Balashova

“…To study the effectiveness of vascular, anti-inflammatory and fibrinolytic therapy, to conduct a comparative assessment with treatment without vascular therapy in patients with angle-closure (ACG) and mixed glaucoma.Methods. A total of 55 patients with angle-closure and mixed glaucoma, mainly with hypermetropic refraction of varying degrees, were examined: 7 people with acute glaucoma attack, 6 people with subacute glaucoma attack (group 1, with anti-inflammatory treatment), 7 people with acute glaucoma attack and 6 people with subacute glaucoma attack (group 2, with vascular treatment), 14 people with chronic angle-closure glaucoma (group 3) and 15 people with mixed glaucoma (group 4). …”
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The effect of bilateral rectus sheath and oblique subcostal transversus abdominis plane blocks on mechanical power in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery: a ra... by Esma Karaarslan, Yasin Tire, Mahmut Sami Tutar, Nuran Akıncı, Hasan Alp Mermer, Sami Uyar, Dilek Ateş, Gürcan Şimşek, Betül Kozanhan

“…Additionally, we sought to evaluate the impact of these blocks on postoperative pain and quality of patient recovery. Methods In this prospective, double-blind study, 66 patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomized into two groups: Group C (control), which received a standard analgesic intravenous regimen; and Group B (block), which received bilateral RSB and OSTAP blocks. …”
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Identification and validation the predictive biomarkers based on risk-adjusted control chart in gemcitabine with or without erlotinib for pancreatic cancer therapy by Aijun Zhao, Dongsheng Tu, Ye He, Liu Liu, Bin Wu, Yixing Ren

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Wasting and short-term outcomes among children with cancer in resource-limited settings: A prospective study in Uganda. by Richard Nyeko, Jaques van Heerden, Joyce Balagadde Kambugu, Fadhil Geriga, Racheal Angom, Teresa de Rojas, Anouk Neven

“…Wasting is diagnosed based on visual evidence, with a subjective bias for recognition. …”
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THE RESULTS OF DELAYED ENDOVASCULAR INTERVENTION IN ST ELEVATION ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION DUE TO THROMBOTIC OCCLUSION OF CORONARY ARTERY by A. V. Azarov, S. P. Semitko, М. G. Glezer, R. V. Akhramovich, A. I. Maloroev, I. S. Melnichenko, G. Yu. Atarov, A. V. Lebedev

“…To study clinical results and safety of delayed vs urgent stenting with application of modern  antithrombotic drugs  in massive coronary thrombosis  in patients  with ST-elevation acute  myocardial infarction (STEMI).Material and methods. Totally, 28 STEMI patients  included, age  52 (25-77) y.o., of those males 80% (n=23), who, during January 2014 to February 2016, in first 6-12 hours from the onset of the disease, received endovascular  treatment  with purpose  to recover adequate blood flow without urgent  stent  implanting into  infarct-related  artery.  …”
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AMY1 gene copy number associated with xerostomia and Sjögren’s syndrome: a cross-sectional study by Indre Stankeviciene, Alina Puriene, Vilma Brukiene, Diana Mieliauskaite, Synnøve Bække, Berit Tommeras, Rania Al-Mahdi, Arunas Rimkevicius, Lina Stangvaltaite-Mouhat

“…Establishing such an association could position AMY1 CN as a potential genetic biomarker for dry mouth-related conditions, aiding in their early detection. Methods This cross-sectional study utilized secondary data from the main dry mouth study conducted in five public hospitals in Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania. …”
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