Assessment of Reader Technologies for Over-the-Counter Diagnostic Testing by Mia Cirrincione, Maren Downing, Kevin Leite, Samuel Dolphin, Adam Samuta, Mack Schermer, Kimberly Noble, Brian Walsh

“…Readers were categorized by technology type and parameters including cost, detection method, multiplex capabilities, assay type, maturity, and use case were all assessed. …”
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Efficacy and Central Mechanism of Acupuncture Treatment for Subacute Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Clinical Neuroimaging Protocol by Ren J, Gao Z, Chang BY, Cui MJ, Wang HJ

“…Acupuncture is a common method of treating LBP in Chinese medicine, which is safe and effective. …”
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Association Between Dietary Taste Preferences and Primary Ovarian Insufficiency: A Mendelian Randomization Study by Xu S, Zhou Y, Wang L, Zhang Y

“…The relationship between dietary taste preferences and POIs was explored using IVW as the primary method. The MR-Egger intercept term test and Cochran’s Q test examined sensitivity, multiplicity, and heterogeneity. …”
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Designing a classroom learning in a university using the electronic learning course by Irina Anzaurovna Udzhukhu, Ruslan Kazbekovich Meshvez

“…This goal was achieved through the use of such research methods as the bibliographic method, generalization, description, visual presentation of data.The results of the research are the following 1) the concept of an e-learning course has been disclosed and its functions identified; 2) the elements of the e-learning course have been described; 3) a draft e-learning course on discipline B1.O.19 “Elective disciplines in Physical culture and sports” has been presented; 4) features of e-learning courses have been revealed.Key conclusions: 1) an electronic training course is a media product containing information material within the framework of the curriculum of disciplines, designed to implement the didactic capabilities of information and communication technologies and support the educational process; the electronic training course performs managerial, stimulating, optimizing and communicative functions; 2) the main elements of the electronic training course are information-content, control-communicative, correctional-generalizing blocks; 3) the project of an electronic training course in the discipline B1.O.19 “Elective disciplines in Physical culture and sports” includes general information about the course, content, availability of hyperlinks to the material; 4) features of e-learning courses are: openness, multimedia, modularity, mobility, flexibility, the ability to build an individual educational trajectory for each student.…”
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Efficacy of Gunja Beeja Ointment versus Diclofenac Sodium Ointment in the Management of Avabahuka (Frozen Shoulder): A Research Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial by Shreya Parkhi, Sadhana Durgaprasad Misar

“…Outcomes will be measured using range of shoulder movement (Goniometer), pain (Visual Analogue Scale), stiffness (scoring method), muscle atrophy (measured in centimeters), and the Disability of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire.…”
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ADJUSTABLE TRANSOBTURATOR SLING FOR TREATING PATIENTS WITH COMPLICATED STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE by D. D. Shkarupa, N. D. Kubin, O. Yu. Staroseltseva, A. O. Zaytseva, A. V. Pisarev, E. A. Shapovalova

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of this method, the long-term results of postoperative adjustment of the sling are necessary.Aim. …”
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A qualitative study of the family caregiver burden for caregivers of children with congenital cataracts from a social ecosystem theory perspective by Yuchen Du, Aixiao Wang, Chunjie Wang, Yanyan Chen, Yaoyao Lin

“…Abstract Background Congenital cataracts are one of the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness in children, and treatment and rehabilitation are highly dependent on family caregivers. …”
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Prediction of the Possibility of Hemorrhagic Syndrome during Combined Antiplatelet Therapy According to the Krasnodar Region Registry by Z. G. Tatarintseva, E. D. Kosmacheva, S. V. Kruchinova, V. A. Akinshina, A. A. Khalafyan

“…To develop a model and software module for predicting possible bleeding in patients with ACS combined with AF taking three-component antithrombotic therapy.Materials and Methods. To build prognostic models for the development of hemorrhagic syndrome, a statistical method was used for classification trees and the neural network procedure implemented in the STATISTICA package. …”
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Modified autologous neurosensory retinal transplantation and bevacizumab injection in primary extra-large chronic macular holes by Hossein Ashraf, Sezaneh Haghpanah, Mohammad Hossein Nowroozzadeh

“…Purpose: To investigate the outcome of primary idiopathic extra-large full-thickness macular holes (FTMH) treated with a modified autologous neurosensory retinal transplantation (ART) adjuncted by bevacizumab (BCZ) injection. Methods: In this retrospective interventional case series, five consecutive patients with primary extra-large chronic FTMHs were investigated. …”
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Learning efficient haptic shape exploration with a rigid tactile sensor array. by Sascha Fleer, Alexandra Moringen, Roberta L Klatzky, Helge Ritter

“…In this field, the relative lack of good real-world interaction models-along with very restricted sensors and a scarcity of suitable training data to leverage machine learning methods-has so far rendered haptic exploration a largely underdeveloped skill. …”
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The effect of music and white noise on patients’ anxiety and pain during surgery for impacted mandibular third molar: a single-blind randomized controlled trial by Mine Alkaya Karagoz, Serpil Altundogan

“…As a simple, inexpensive, and non-invasive method, listening to self-selected music in the preoperative and perioperative periods could benefit patients.…”
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First Results of Clinical Application of Ultraviolet Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in the Treatment of Corneal and Graft Ulcers in Children by A. V. Pleskova, L. A. Katargina, E. N. Iomdina, A. Yu. Panova, I. R. Mamakaeva, A. A. Zaiceva, A. A. Sorokin

“…We were the first to use this method to treat corneal ulcers and graft ulcers in children.Purpose: to analyze the results of treatment of ulcerative corneal lesions and graft in children using a new device for local UVA crosslinking.Material and methods. …”
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Phomous rot is a dangerous disease of potato tubers by V. Polozhenets, L. Nemerytska

“…To establish the symptoms of pathogens of fomose rot on potato varieties of different resistance, to isolate pathogens from the genus Phoma, parasitizing on tubers and stems of plants. Methods. Symptoms of phomotic rot were determined visually by the determinant of diseases and the method of microbiological diagnosis was used. …”
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Study protocol for a two-site clinical trial to validate a smartphone-based artificial intelligence classifier identifying cervical precancer and cancer in HPV-positive women in Ca... by Inès Baleydier, Pierre Vassilakos, Roser Viñals, Ania Wisniak, Bruno Kenfack, Jovanny Tsuala Fouogue, George Enownchong Enow Orock, Sophie Lemoupa Makajio, Evelyn Foguem Tincho, Manuela Undurraga, Magali Cattin, Solomzi Makohliso, Klaus Schönenberger, Alain Gervaix, Jean-Philippe Thiran, Patrick Petignat

“…<h4>Expected results</h4>The study will determine whether AVC test can be an effective method for cervical cancer screening in LMICs.…”
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Non-absorbable surgical sutures versus autologous tendons in the reconstruction of medial patellofemoral ligaments: a randomised controlled trial protocol by Xu Liu, Gaoming Liu, Yusheng Li, Wenhao Lu, Linyuan Pan, Hongfu Jin, Wenfeng Xiao

“…Participants were randomly allocated to either the experimental or the control group using a random number table method, with an equal number of 15 subjects in each group. …”
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Prevalence of refractive error among school-aged children in Sylhet division of Bangladesh by Enayet Hussain, Ava Hossain, Saidur Rahman Mashreky, Eija Viitasara, Koustuv Dalal

“…The study adopted the stratified cluster sampling method to recruit study subjects. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used for face-to-face interviews. …”
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Effect of cool dialysate on vital signs, comfort and adequacy by Seyed Reza Borzou, Fateme Farghadani, Khodayar Oshvandi, Mahmood Gholyaf, Hosein Mahjub

“…Eligible patients were selected by simple sampling method and then three sessions of interventions were done. …”
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Using Attention for Improving Defect Detection in Existing RC Bridges by Sergio Ruggieri, Angelo Cardellicchio, Andrea Nettis, Vito Reno, Giuseppina Uva

“…Overall, the proposal revealed its potential to improve the effectiveness of the survey, lowering the burden on surveyors and engineers and providing a reliable method to improve the overall security in large RC bridges portfolios.…”
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Magnesium sulphate and sodium bicarbonate as additives for periarticular local infiltration analgesia improve pain management after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a prospectiv... by Yuchen Zhu, Shaoning Shen, Longkang Cui, Lianguo Wu, Bingbing Zhang

“…Abstract Background Periarticular local infiltration analgesia (LIA) has become a widely used method for postoperative pain management after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). …”
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Effect of vestibular rehabilitation treatment (VRT) on patients with unsteadiness after intratympanic gentamicin in Menière’s disease: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Peixia Wu, Yue Zhou, Qiling Tong, Huiqian Yu

“…Currently, vestibular rehabilitation treatment (VRT) has been proven to be an effective method for controlling vestibular symptoms and has been applied to patients with various vestibular diseases. …”
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