Learning Curve of Uniportal Compared With Biportal Endoscopic Techniques for the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniation by Yuquan Liu, Xiang Li, Haining Tan, Xinyi Hao, Bin Zhu, Yong Yang, Lingjia Yu

“…This study aims to compare the early learning curve for UBE and UFE when treating LDH. Methods The learning curve for two fellowship‐trained surgeons at our institution was retrospectively assessed for 160 consecutive patients (UFE: n = 100, UBE: n = 60) who underwent procedures between September 2020 and May 2023. …”
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Cognitive impairment and vulnerability of cholinergic brain network in the Alzheimer’s continuum: free-water imaging based on diffusion tensor imaging by Simin Zhao, Yuting Nie, Lulu Wen, Xinzuo Qin, Liyuan Huang, Changbiao Chu, Miao Qu, Miao Qu

“…However, the specific impact of FW changes in the cholinergic brain network on cognitive domains across the AD continuum and their diagnostic value remain unclear.MethodsHere, we investigated the basal forebrain cholinergic free water alterations based on free water-corrected diffusion tensor imaging in healthy controls (n = 36), amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI; n = 31), the AD group (n = 33). …”
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Morphological and morphometric indicators of structural components of the exocrine part of the pancreas after withdrawal of administration of monosodium glutamate to rats by Yu. V. Lytvak, T. V. Harapko, M. O. Kucheriavchenko

“…Connective tissue and areas of adipose tissue, diffuse and focal infiltrates were visualized between the lobules and around the lobular ducts. …”
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Antimicrobial Effects of Kelisha Capsule on Escherichia coli Induced Diarrhea in Mice by Shi G, Lu X, Wang G, Qian K, Peng X, Zhu Y, Wu J, Ke H, Chen L, Zheng Y, Yang T, Shi X, Huang P

“…Nevertheless, the precise mechanism of KLSC remains to be elucidated.Aim of the Study: This work was to investigate the antibacterial mode and therapeutic mechanism of KLSC towards E. coli infected diarrhea.Materials and Methods: HPLC identified the primary chemical constituents of KLSC. …”
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Corn leaf disease diagnosis: enhancing accuracy with resnet152 and grad-cam for explainable AI by Kirubasri Gopalan, Saravanan Srinivasan, Pragya ., Manu Singh, Sandeep Kumar Mathivanan, Usha Moorthy

“…This division was appropriate because it allowed enough data to be used during model training and also enough for model evaluation on new data. Methods The research employs ResNet152, a well-known deep leaning structure in image classification, because uses residual connections that improve the training of deep networks. …”
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Applicability of ultrasound-guided puncture and laparoscopic cystectomy for ovarian endometriosis cyst: a non-randomized trial by Gulijianati Maowulieti, Lei Sun, Jingyao Wang, Jing Cheng, Yajie Yue, Hua Yuan

“…This study aims to address this gap by evaluating efficacy based on objective endpoints while controlling for confounding factors. Methods Patients diagnosed with unilateral or bilateral ovarian endometriomas at Wuxi Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital were included in this non-randomized trial. …”
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Comparison of Magnesium Sulphate versus Clonidine as Adjuvants to Ropivacaine in Ultrasound-guided Bilateral Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Lower... by S Mercy Saghana, Joshiah Jeyakumar, B Balamurugan

“…Postoperative analgesia duration, pain intensity (measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score), haemodynamic parameters and side-effects were recorded over a 48-hour postoperative period. …”
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Predicting higher risk factors for COVID-19 short-term reinfection in patients with rheumatic diseases: a modeling study based on XGBoost algorithm by Yao Liang, Siwei Xie, Xuqi Zheng, Xinyu Wu, Sijin Du, Yutong Jiang

“…This study aims to develop machine learning models to predict and identify the risk of short-term COVID-19 reinfection in patients with rheumatic diseases. Methods We developed four prediction models using explainable machine learning to assess the risk of short-term COVID-19 reinfection in 543 patients with rheumatic diseases. …”
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THE IMPACT OF HYGIENIC AND ERGONOMIC ASPECTS OF WORK ON THE HEALTH OF A DENTIST by V.S. Melnyk, K.V. Zombor, S.V. Melnyk

“…Materials and Research Methods: As part of the study, a sociological survey was conducted among dentists working in private dental offices in the cities of the Zakarpattia region and the University Dental Clinic of Uzhhorod National University, aged 23 to 58 years (a total of 167 people). …”
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Functional and Structural Network Alterations in HIV-Associated Asymptomatic Neurocognitive Disorders: Evidence for Functional Disruptions Preceding Structural Changes by Zhou Z, Gong W, Hu H, Wang F, Li H, Xu F, Li H, Wang W

“…Using multimodal MRI and large-scale brain network analysis, we aimed to investigate alterations in functional networks, structural networks, and functional-structural coupling in persons with ANI.Patients and Methods: A total of 95 participants, including 48 healthy controls and 47 persons with HIV-ANI, were enrolled. …”
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The Effectiveness of Online Exercise on Physical Activity, Motor Function, and Mental Health: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Adelle Kemlall Bhundoo, Julian David Pillay, Jan Wilke

“…ObjectiveThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of online exercise programs on physical activity (PA), motor performance, and mental health. MethodsTwo independent investigators performed a systematic literature search, using PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar. …”
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Evaluation of Noninvasive Adjuncts for Early Detection of Oral Cancer in Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders and Development of Risk-Based Management Strategies: Protocol for a Pr... by Ruchika Gupta, Apurva Ratnu, Shalini R Gupta, Hariprakash Hadial, Lucky Singh, Prashant Kumar Singh, Shalini Singh

“…ObjectiveThis prospective longitudinal study aims to evaluate the noninvasive adjuncts in oral cancer screening in the field settings, specifically in detecting foci of oral cancers in various OPMDs. MethodsAfter staff recruitment and training, we shall conduct oral cancer screening camps in the community for the recruitment of individuals with OPMDs after obtaining informed consent. …”
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University service utilization patterns in students with specific learning disabilities: An institutional cross-sectional study. by Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq, Mamdouh Saleh Alharbi, Mohanad Abdullah Alansari, Saleh Alshuqayr, Malek Fares Alanazi, Saleh Rajih Alshahrani, Naira Nayeem, Walaa F Alsanie, Abdulhakeem S Alamri, Majid Alhomrani, Amal F Alshammary, Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi

“…The objective was to identify how sociodemographic factors, health status, and learning disabilities impact service utilization, with a focus on improving accessibility and support for students with SLDs.<h4>Methods</h4>Employing random but voluntary sampling, a cross-sectional survey of university students was conducted using a tool demonstrating good internal reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.859). …”
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Combination Low-Dose Pilocarpine/Diclofenac Sodium and Pilocarpine Alone for Presbyopia: Results of a Randomized Phase 2b Clinical Trial by Farid M, Rowen SL, Moshirfar M, Cunningham D, Gaddie IB, Smits G, Ignacio T, Gupta PK

“…Primary efficacy endpoint was achievement of ≥ 3-line (15-letter) gain in mesopic, monocular distance-corrected near visual acuity (DCNVA) at 40 cm, 1 hour post-treatment of the study eye on days 8 and 15 in the per protocol (PP) population. …”
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Effectiveness of an intelligent weight-bearing rehabilitation robot in enhancing recovery following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by Yating Wen, Xinhong Wang, Yi Mao, Xiaolu Sun, Na Xu, Xiaoqing Han

“…This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an Intelligent Weight-Bearing Rehabilitation Robot in improving recovery outcomes for these patients.DesignA retrospective cohort study comparing outcomes between individuals who received the intervention and those in the control group.MethodsNinety-two patients who underwent ACL reconstruction were chosen as subjects and separated into two groups: control and intervention, each with 46 patients, in the order of hospital admission. …”
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Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: Outcomes and Intradiscal Cement Leakage Type by Ahmadreza Reyhani Yassavoly, Taravat Yazdanian, Parisa Azimi, Alireza Bagheri, Zahra Farahzadi, Guive Sharifi

“…This study aimed to assess outcomes following balloon KP in patients with osteoporotic VCFs. Methods: A total of 251 patients were included and classified into two groups: group A included 31 patients with braces for one month after KP, and group B contained 220 patients without braces. …”
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The Impact of Regular Diet Recovery on Postoperative Rehabilitation After Elective Cesarean Section by Caihong Hu, Kuilin Fei, Yuelan Liu, Xiaoe Jiang, Wenjing Yong, Weishe Zhang, Ping Li, Yang Pan, Jue Li

“…To determine the role of regular diet recovery after restoration of normal muscle strength of both lower extremities in promoting postoperative recovery in women undergoing elective cesarean section. Methods. This was a prospective observational cohort study. …”
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Cirrhosis epidemiology in Denmark 1998–2022, and 2030 forecast by Linda Skibsted Kornerup, Frederik Kraglund, Gro Askgaard, Hendrik Vilstrup, Peter Jepsen

“…We aimed to perform an up-to-date study of the epidemiology of cirrhosis in Denmark, including etiologies, and a forecast through to 2030. Methods: We identified all patients diagnosed with cirrhosis between 1998 and 2022, categorized into ALD and non-ALD cirrhosis, in nationwide Danish healthcare registries. …”
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The impact of long-term conditions on disability-free life expectancy: A systematic review. by Ilianna Lourida, Holly Q Bennett, Fiona Beyer, Andrew Kingston, Carol Jagger

“…Meta-analysis was feasible if three or more studies assessed the impact of the same LTC on the same HE at the same age using comparable methods, with narrative syntheses for the remaining studies. …”
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Comparison of continuous Serratus Anterior Plane Block (cSAPB) with bupivacaine versus single liposomal bupivacaine block in postoperative analgesia after Video-Assisted Thoracosco... by Mingyue Zhang, Zhuo Zheng, Xianfeng Xie, Yuee Dai, Maosen Zhao, Ke Gao, Shaoxing Liu

“…This study compares the impact of cSAPB with bupivacaine and single-shot SAPB with liposomal bupivacaine on postoperative recovery quality and pain control after VATS. Methods This study is a Randomized Controlled Trial. …”
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