Anxiety and depression one year after the first stroke among Lebanese survivors: proportions, changes, and predictors by Celina F. Boutros, Walaa Khazaal, Maram Taliani, Najwane Said Sadier, Pascale Salameh, Hassan Hosseini

“…This study aimed to calculate the proportions of 1-year post-stroke anxiety and depression (PSA and PSD), evaluate their changes over time, and identify the contributing factors among first-ever stroke survivors in Lebanon, where relevant research has been scarce. Methods A hospital-based multicenter study was conducted among 150 subjects aged ≥ 18 years involving scheduled home visits at 3, 6, and 12 months after stroke index. …”
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Surgery for Trapeziometacarpal Joint Arthritis: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Studies by Dimitris Challoumas, MBBCh, FRCS, Ali Hamad, MBChB, Varun Rana, MBChB, Amit Putti, MBBS, FRCS, Neal L. Millar, FRCS, PhD

“…Purpose: Our aim was to compare the efficacy and safety of the available surgical interventions for trapeziometacarpal joint (TMCJ) arthritis. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized studies comparing surgical interventions for TMCJ arthritis. …”
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Combining Immersive Simulation with a Collaborative Procedural Training on Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity and Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block: A Pilot Study by Katherine B. Griesmer, Maxwell Thompson, Briana Miller, Guihua Zhai, Jaron Raper, Andrew Bloom

“…With sparse literature on sequential immersive and procedural simulation involving intertwined topics, this presents a unique opportunity for learners. Methods: To study the perceived knowledge and comfort with FICB and LAST, a pilot study was developed with two separate but concurrent one-hour simulations completed encompassing one of each topic over one day. …”
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A single-blind randomized controlled trial of celiac plexus block for analgesia after whipple surgery by Minpu Li, Lili Fang, Taotao Xing, Chenyang Wang, Shuyi Chen, Shui Yu, Jiali Zhu

“…This study evaluated the effect of celiac plexus block on postoperative pain and recovery. Methods This single-center, patient-assessor-blinded, blank-controlled randomized clinical trial was conducted from March 9, 2022, to November 12, 2023. …”
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Investigating the Trajectories of Poor Vision in Children and Adolescents in Wuhan, China From 2016 to 2019: Prospective Cohort Study by Lijuan Xu, Hanjia Li, Fang Li, Tinghui Zhang, Jingyan Yan, Hong Yan, Lu He, Bin Yu

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the progression of poor vision among children and adolescents in Wuhan, China, based on a prospective cohort and to provide scientific evidence for the development and implementation of effective poor vision prevention and control programs. MethodsData were derived from a 4-year prospective cohort (2016‐2019) of primary and middle school students (N=108,585) in Wuhan, China. …”
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Efficacy and safety of leflunomide in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in real-life clinical practice (results of the Russian multicenter surveillance study) by R.M. Balabanova, T.B. Dubinina, D.V. Goryachev, E.L. Shakhramanova, O.N. Anoshenkova, N.R. Degula

“…This surveillance study was aimed at assessing the effectiveness and tolerability of ELAFRA in RA patients in real-life clinical practice. Material and Methods. The study involved patients corresponding to the 1987 RA classification criteria, with varying disease duration. …”
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Values of some topographic parameters of optic nerve head obtained by Heidelberg retina tomograph II in volunteers and different stage primary open-angle glaucoma patients by B. Anguelov, A. Toshev

“…Purpose: То assess the values of the top five topographic parameters of optic nerve head (ONH) obtained by Heidelberg retina tomograph (HRT) II in volunteers and primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) patients with different stage of perimetric changes.Methods: 73 eyes (38 volunteers at the age of 56 years ±13, 11 men and 27 women) and 170 eyes (90 patients at the age of 66 years ±12, 33 men and 57 women) were examined. …”
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Cerebral hemodynamics evaluation of FLAIR vascular hyperintensity in TIA patients with large artery severe stenosis or occlusion by Lichuan Zeng, Lichuan Zeng, Jiamei Wang, Qu Wang, Yaodan Zhang, Huaqiang Liao, Wenbin Wu

“…PurposeTo assess the practicality and utility of employing dual post-label delay (PLD) arterial spin labeling (ASL) in transient ischemic attack (TIA) individuals exhibiting Fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) vascular hyperintensity (FVH).Materials and methodsWe conducted a retrospective review of clinical data from TIA patients presenting with unilateral severe atherosclerotic stenosis or obstruction of either the intracranial internal carotid artery or the middle cerebral artery. …”
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Multicenter Longitudinal Observational Study Pharmaceuticals Alflutop in Russia (message 2) by A. M. Lila, E. A. Taskina, L. I. Alekseeva, N. G. Kashevarova

“…Prevention, management of risk factors, and early treatment of OA are critical.Objective of the ISKRA study was to evaluate the efficacy of Alflutop in patients with OA of different locations and/or low back pain (LBP) with or without concomitant diseases.Material and methods. We selected 11,136 patients with OA of specific localizations aged 50 to 72 years. …”
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Percutaneous Endoscopic Backhand Holding (EBH) Technique for Extraforaminal Lumbar Disc Herniations: A Modified Operative Technique by Kong M, Gao C, Hao M, Ma X, Zhao J, Luan J, Lin Y, Jin C, Li Q

“…Many classic surgical approaches for PELD have inherent disadvantage when removing migrated ELDH.Objective: We aimed to present the results of a series of PELD cases that were operated using a modified endoscopic backhand holding (EBH) approach for the treatment of ELDH.Methods: Seventy-two patients diagnosed with ELDH who underwent PELD via the EBH approach from January 2018 to December 2022 were retrospectively assessed. …”
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Kruppel-like factor 9 may regulate the inflammatory injury of chondrocytes by affecting NF-κB signaling by Haoye Gu, Xingming Han, Yong Ding, Jianhua Deng

“…This study aimed to investigate the relationship between KLF9 and the pathogenesis of OA. Methods KLF9 expression in the Gene Expression Omnibus database was analyzed, and the most significantly upregulated and downregulated genes were visualized using a volcano map. …”
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Predicting hypoglycemia in elderly inpatients with type 2 diabetes: the ADOCHBIU model by Rui-Ting Zhang, Yu Liu, Chao Sun, Quan-Ying Wu, Hong Guo, Gong-Ming Wang, Ke-Ke Lin, Jing Wang, Xiao-Yan Bai

“…The purpose of the study is to construct a nomogram prediction model for the risk of hypoglycemia in elderly inpatients with T2DM and to evaluate the predictive performance of the model.MethodsFrom August 2022 to April 2023, 546 elderly inpatients with T2DM were recruited in seven tertiary-level general hospitals in Beijing and Inner Mongolia province, China. …”
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Strength-agility and fine motor are differently associated with non-verbal intelligence in dependency to sex and age in school children: Structural equation modelling multigroup ap... by Martin Musálek, Chipo Malambo, Jan Chrudimský, Jakub Kokštejn, Radka Bačáková, Šárka Vokounová

“…This study, therefore, explored the structural associations between motor proficiency and nonverbal Intelligence in school-aged children (6 to 11 years), focusing on potential age and sex-specific patterns. Methods: Data were obtained from 396 children aged 6 to 11 (214 boys, 182 girls; mean age 8.9 years ±1.3) divided into younger children 6–8 years and older Children 9–11 years. …”
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Treatment of patients with acute and subacute lumbodynia and lumbar ischialgia by V. A. Parfenov, A. I. Isaikin, T. I. Kuzminova, O. A. Chernenko, O. V. Milovanova, A. V. Romanova, N. D. Samkhaeva, Yu. M. Shor

“…Pain intensity was assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS); functional limitation was rated according to the Roland–Morris scale (RMS). …”
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The impact of local symptoms on health‐related quality of life in vulvar cancer survivors—A nationwide prospective study by Diana Zach, Pernille T. Jensen, Henrik Falconer, Zuzana Kolkova, Katja Stenström Bohlin, Preben Kjølhede, Ivette Raices Cruz, Elisabeth Åvall‐Lundqvist, Angelique Flöter Rådestad

“…Furthermore, associations between vulvar symptoms and HRQOL were investigated. Material and Methods In this nationwide prospective cohort study, women completed validated patient‐reported outcome measures; the EORTC‐QLQ C30 and the EORTC‐QLQ‐VU34 at diagnosis, three, and 12 months post‐treatment. …”
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of conservative treatment of patients with stage III osteoarthritis of the knee joint using functional unloading orthoses with the possibility of va... by M. A. Makarov, V. A. Nesterenko, V. E. Bialik, E. G. Zotkin, E. I. Bialik, S. A. Makarov, A. E. Karateev, A. A. Bialik

“…The aim of the study – Is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the use of a functional unloading orthosis with the possibility of varus–valgus correction (FUOVVC) in patients with stage III osteoarthritis of the knee joint.Materials and methods. The study involved 10 patients with stage III osteoarthritis of the knee joint who underwent outpatient treatment at the V.A. …”
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Ketamine for the treatment of prehospital acute pain: a systematic review of benefit and harm by Leif Rognås, Lasse Raatiniemi, Mårten Sandberg, Per Kristian Hyldmo, Poul Kongstad, Kristian Dahl Friesgaard, Robert Larsen, Vidar Magnusson, Jouni Kurola, Marius Rehn, Gunn Elisabeth Vist

“…We aimed to assess the effect and safety profile of ketamine compared with other analgesic drugs (or no drug) in adult prehospital patients with acute pain.Methods A systematic review of clinical trials assessing prehospital administration of ketamine in analgesic doses compared with other analgesic drugs or no analgesic treatment in adults. …”
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Cellular Cholesterol Loss Impairs Synaptic Vesicle Mobility via the CAMK2/Synapsin-1 Signaling Pathway by Atikam Qurban, Mengqi Zhang, Hengbing Zu, Kai Yao

“…Filipin III cholesterol staining was employed to visualize membrane and intracellular cholesterol in the different cell models, and fluorescence intensity was assessed using confocal microscopy. …”
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Clinical Study and Finite Element Analysis on the Effects of Pseudo‐Patella Baja After TKA by Shenghu Jiang, Wenxing Wei, Mingyang Li, Shengliang Zhou, Yi Zeng, Bin Shen

“…This study aimed to investigate whether PPB affects clinical outcomes after TKA and to study the biomechanical effects of PPB after TKA. Methods This study was a retrospective case series of 462 eligible patients (563 knees). …”
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Developing a whole systems action plan promoting Dutch adolescents’ sleep health by Danique M. Heemskerk, Maartje M. van Stralen, Jessica T. Piotrowski, Carry M. Renders, Vincent Busch

“…Building on that, the current study aims to design a ‘whole systems action plan’ to promote sleep health of Dutch adolescents, combining systems science with a participatory approach. Methods Five (multi)stakeholder sessions with adolescents (N = 40, 12–15 years), parents (N = 14) and professionals (N = 13) were organized to co-create actions addressing preselected leverage points derived from the previously mapped CLD. …”
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