Hydroxychloroquine Induced Retinopathy: A Case Series by Maryam Mobini, Ahmad Ahmadzadeh-Amiri, Soghra Khani

“…    Materials and Methods: From 107 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and/or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) during 2013-14 in Sari, Iran, who were selected by a simple sampling method and were referred to hospitals for ophthalmologic examinations, 21 patients were found with HCQ induced retinopathy. …”
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Correlation of Circulating Dickkopf-1 Level with Sonographic Findings and Radiographic Grading in Primary Knee Osteoarthritis by Adel Ibrahim Azzam, Abdelrahman Mohamed Labib, Abd-Elshafy Ahmed Haseeb, Ahmed Fathy Abd-Elaziz

“…The purpose of this study is to determine Dkk-1 blood levels in individuals with primary knee joint OA, as well as their associations with disease progression and severity. Methods: This study included 45 individuals with primary OA of the knee and 45 healthy participants. …”
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High-parameter immunophenotyping reveals distinct immune cell profiles in pruritic dogs and cats by Erin McDonald, Eric Kehoe, Darcy Deines, Mary McCarthy, Brie Wright, Susan Huse

“…IntroductionImmunophenotyping is a powerful tool for grading disease severity, aiding in diagnosis, predicting clinical response, and guiding the development of novel therapeutics.MethodsThis pilot study employs high parameter immunophenotyping panels (15 markers for dog, 12 for cat) and leverages unsupervised clustering to identify immune cell populations. …”
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The effects of digital nature and actual nature on stress reduction: A meta-analysis and systematic review by Luyao Fan, Mohamad Rizal Baharum

“…Objectives: The study aims to conduct a systematic literature review and meta-analysis to assess the effects of digital nature and actual nature on stress reduction. Methods: In August 2023, Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, PubMed, and EBSCOhost databases were used, and ten articles were in the analysis, with a total sample size of 886 participants. …”
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Implementation of stochastic signal processing algorithms in radar CAD by M. Yu. Konopel'kin, S. V. Petrov, D. A. Smirnyagina

“…Analysis of algorithms characteristics was carried out using the simulation method.Results. A simulation model of a sector surveillance radar with a digital antenna array was created in the radar CAD visual functional editor. …”
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Modified LSTM based skin lesion segmentation and classification using optimization concept by S. Gomathi, N. Arunachalam

“…Skin lesion segmentation was performed using the U-Net method, and features such as color, texture via GLCM, and RGB histogram features were extracted from the segmented images. …”
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Effectiveness of community-based interventions for older adults living alone: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Inhye Kim, Hyunseo An, Sohyeon Yun, Hae Yean Park

“…The methodological quality of these studies was assessed using the Downs and Black checklist, while Q-statistic and I-square tests were performed to examine statistical heterogeneity. Additionally, visual inspection of funnel plots and the trim-and-fill method were employed to investigate potential publication bias. …”
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Treatment of scaphoid waist nonunion with iliac crest bone graft and double Kirschner wire fixation: An observational clinical study by Navin Kumar Yadav, Pavan Pradhan

“…This study aims to assess the clinical and radiological outcomes of an iliac crest bone graft with double K-wire fixation for the treatment of scaphoid nonunion. Methods: Twenty-two cases treated with iliac crest bone graft and double K-wire fixation for nonunion scaphoid fracture were included in this study. …”
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Quzhuo tongbi formula for reducing gout flare related to uric acid lowering treatment: Study protocol for a multiple-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo, parallel-controlled... by Hejing Pan, Xuanlin Li, Shan Wu, Donghai Zhou, Haojie Guan, Haoyu Wu, Qiao Wang, Yujun Tang, Xuanming Hu, Meijiao Wang, Mingqian Zhou, Runyue Huang, Lei Liu, Yaolong Chen, Chengping Wen, Lin Huang

“…However, there is a significant risk of gout flares during ULT, and current methods have drawbacks, including side effects. Previous research has suggested a potential benefit of the Qu-zhuo Tong-bi formula (QTF) in the treatment and prevention of gout. …”
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A Proactive Agent Collaborative Framework for Zero‐Shot Multimodal Medical Reasoning by Zishan Gu, Fenglin Liu, Jiayuan Chen, Changchang Yin, Ping Zhang

“…We validate the effectiveness of our method on the task of difference visual question answering for X‐ray images. …”
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Erector Spinae Plane Fascial Block in Multiple Rib Fractures (Case Report) by V. Kh. Sharipova, I. V. Fokin, F. K. Sattarova, F. O. Parpibayev

“…The aim of the study: to improve the efficacy of erector spinae plane (ESP) fascial block for pain management in patients with multiple rib fractures. Materials and methods. We observed 4 patients with multiple rib fractures who were treated with ESP fascial block with subsequent prolonged administration of local anesthetic for pain relief. …”
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The Effect of Intrathecal Bupivacaine Plus Dextrose 5% and Fentanyl Compared with Bupivacaine Alone on the Onset and Duration of Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Lower-Limb Orthope... by Amir Sabertanha, Gholam Reza Makhmalbaf, Maryam Bayati, Aram Meshkini

“…Anesthesia was induced by the spinal method. The visual analog scale (VAS) was used to assess the patients’ pain; hemodynamic status (systolic and diastolic blood pressure and the heart rate) and oxygen saturation were also monitored. …”
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The feasibility of using the application developed to operationalize the Global Diet Quality Score in Ethiopia by Yonas Taffesse Asrat, Mourad Moursi, Marieke Vossenaar, Megan Deitchler, Abdulaziz Omare

“…Abstract Background The Global Diet Quality Score (GDQS) application is an electronic data collection tool developed to provide a standard, easy-to-use method for collecting low-cost, time-relevant data on diet quality. …”
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Incidence and risk factors of postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing transurethral resection of prostate: a prospective cohort study by Xue P, Wu Z, Wang K, Tu C, Wang X

“…POD was assessed using the Confusion Assessment Method.Results: In the present study, POD occurred in 28 out of 358 cases (7.8%) after TURP, with duration of 1–4 days. …”
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Prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms in age-related macular degeneration patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Edward Tran, Andrew Maher, Amy Basilious, Monali S. Malvankar-Mehta

“…Aims: This study aims to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms in AMD patients. Materials and Methods: A systematic search was conducted across MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycInfo, and EMBASE. …”
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Total Phenolic, Flavonoid Contents, and Antioxidant Activities of Different Parts of Malus domestica L. in Iraq by Zainab Yaseen Mohammed Hasan

“…Total Phenolic Content (TPC) and Total Flavonoid Content (TFC) were determined by colorimetric methods and by HPLC method. The free radical scavenging assay for (DPPH) was carried out to measure antioxidant activity for all extracted portions. …”
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Effectiveness of the PRPP Intervention after brain injury in home-based rehabilitation: Single-case experimental designs with multiple baselines by M. Ø. Lindstad, A. Obstfelder, U. Sveen, L. Stigen

“…The analysis involved visual inspection of graphed data and the Tau-U method.Results The analysis revealed that all three participants showed positive changes in task mastery and effective cognitive strategy use after receiving PRPP Intervention, including maintenance immediately after intervention and 4 weeks later. …”
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Power analysis of chain transmission with gear chain and involute sprockets by S. B. Berezhnoy, G. V. Kurapov

“…The balance of the links i and i+ 1 of the gear chain is studied in the coordinate system XOY with the center on the axis of rotation of the involute sprocket. The method enables to determine all the desired forces through the geometric calculation of the values of the angular transmission parameters. …”
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A Process-Oriented Approach to Assessing High School Students’ Mathematical Problem-Solving Competence: Insights from Multidimensional Eye-Tracking Analysis by Sijia Hao, Huanghe Pan, Dan Zhang

“…The assessment of mathematical competence, particularly in real-world problem-solving contexts, has become increasingly crucial in high school educational evaluation. While traditional methods have shifted towards emphasizing problem-solving skills, they remain predominantly outcome-oriented, often failing to adequately capture the nuanced cognitive processes underlying students’ problem-solving behaviors. …”
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A Low-Cost Modulated Laser-Based Imaging System Using Square Ring Laser Illumination for Depressing Underwater Backscatter by Yansheng Hao, Yaoyao Yuan, Hongman Zhang, Shao Zhang, Ze Zhang

“…Conventional laser-based underwater imaging systems with complex system architecture rely on high-cost laser systems with high power, and software-based methods can not enrich the physical information captured by cameras. …”
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