Relationship Between Balance and Attentional Function in Deaf and Healthy People by Aida Asariha, Elaheh Azadian

“…Hence, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between cognitive function and balance performance in deaf and normal-hearing subjects. Methods: Participants were 39 deaf students and 40 normal hearing students (controls) recruited from exceptional schools in Hamedan, Iran. …”
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Comparison of Extracorporeal Septoplasty with Polydioxanone Plates Versus Conventional Techniques for Managing Complex Nasal Septum Deviations by R Prem Nivas, S Theivanai, S Shivakumar, B Karthikeyan

“…Objective: To evaluate and compare postoperative outcomes, including nasal patency, structural stability, and complication rates, between the two techniques. Methods: A prospective, comparative study was conducted with 100 patients divided into two groups: Group A underwent extracorporeal septoplasty with PDO plates, and Group B underwent conventional septoplasty. …”
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The global research of artificial intelligence on inflammatory bowel disease: A bibliometric analysis by Suqi Zeng, Chenyu Dong, Chuan Liu, Junhai Zhen, Yu Pu, Jiaming Hu, Weiguo Dong

“…Aims This study aimed to evaluate the related research on artificial intelligence (AI) in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) through bibliometrics analysis and identified the research basis, current hotspots, and future development. Methods The related literature was acquired from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) on 31 December 2024. …”
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Retinal Detachment in Down Syndrome: Characteristics and Surgical Outcomes by Badr O. AlAhmadi, Sulaiman M. Alsulaiman, J. Fernando Arevalo

“…To determine the functional and anatomic outcomes of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) surgery in patients with Down syndrome. Methods. A retrospective chart review was performed of patients with Down syndrome who had undergone surgery for RRD at King Khalid Eye Specialist Hospital between 1995 and 2014. …”
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Adult orthodontic consultations in private dental practice: How much information do patients remember when they leave the surgery? by Ausra Grybaite, Mohammed Awawdeh, Parmjit Singh

“…OBJECTIVE: With good communication and information retention being key aspects of valid consent, this study aimed to assess adult patient information recall immediately after an orthodontic consultation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Adults interested in bracket-based or clear aligners were invited to take part at a single private dental practice. …”
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Quantifying blistering on Vajrasana pagoda using complementary in-situ non-destructive techniques by Yao Zhang, Bo Li, Ziyi Cai, Hong Guo, Xiang He

“…Finite element modeling (FEM) derived from this mesh predicted stress concentrations along the blister upper edges, identifying zones most prone to fracture. The data from both methods were consistent and complementary, providing a comprehensive foundation for the preservation and restoration of the Vajrasana pagoda.…”
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The Effect of Selected Factors on the Intensity of Low-back Pain within Six Months from the Complaint Onset by Małgorzata Kołpa, Agnieszka Jankowicz-Szymańska, Edyta Mikołajczyk

“…Material and Methods. A total of 400 patients of the Outpatient Neurosurgical Clinic at the St. …”
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Telehealth clinical learning: understanding pre-clerkship medical student experiences by Meera Anand, Sarah Wood

“…Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to determine what student learning experiences were with telehealth patient encounters during early clinical experiences. Methods: In this qualitative study, we used a descriptive phenomenological approach. …”
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Factors Related to Psychosocial Quality of Life for Children with Cerebral Palsy by D. W. Tessier, J. L. Hefner, A. Newmeyer

“…The goal of this study was to explore whether the severity of physical symptoms correlates with psychosocial quality of life (QOL) among pediatric patients with CP. Methods. A sample of 53 caregivers of children with CP was surveyed and health status information was extracted from patient medical records. …”
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Spatiotemporal evolution of agricultural carbon emissions intensity in China and analysis of influencing factors by Xue Zhu, Xiwu Shao

“…It employs analytical methods such as kernel density estimation, Gini coefficient, Moran’s index, spatial Markov analysis, and spatiotemporal geographically weighted regression (GWTR) to visualize the data and analyze the results. …”
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GAN-WGCNA: Calculating gene modules to identify key intermediate regulators in cocaine addiction. by Taehyeong Kim, Kyoungmin Lee, Mookyung Cheon, Wookyung Yu

“…Developing a pipeline that uses augmented time-series gene expression profiles is needed to provide an unbiased systemic-level map of biological processes and test for the statistical significance of the generated dataset, leading to the discovery of hidden intermediate regulators. Two analytical methods, GAN-WGCNA (weighted gene co-expression network analysis) and rDEG (rescued differentially expressed gene), interpreted spatiotemporal information and screened intermediate genes during cocaine addiction. …”
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Noise Sensitivity in Cataract Patients: A Retrospective Study by Ning Ma, Bo Feng, Ming Li

“…This study aimed to compare the noise sensitivity between cataract patients and healthy subjects and explore the effect of high noise sensitivity on cataract patients. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 100 cataract patients and 78 healthy subjects who underwent physical examination in Jiaozhou Central Hospital of Qingdao from February 2020 to February 2023. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Emergency Management of Ocular Chemical Injury Among Primary Responders by Umesh U. Harakuni, Nilesh Kumar, Niharika

“…Settings and Design: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted over 1 month in a tertiary care hospital in Northern Karnataka. Methods and Material: 60 respondents were divided into 2 groups. …”
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Research progresses of composites with natural fibers recycled from textiles waste by Xinxin Huang, Runling Ye, Lin Zhao

“…Furthermore, the study systematically reviews the preparation methods, influencing factors, and recent applications of recycled fiber composites with various functional properties. …”
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APPLYING MICHEL FOUCAULT’S THEORY OF SPATIAL POWER ON THE INTERIOR DESIGN OF DENTAL CLINICS by Zhao Ke, Danylo Yuriiovych Kosenko

“…Based on Foucault’s theory of spatial power, using literature analysis, case study and interdisciplinary research methods, the indoor space of a dental clinic is analysed to reveal the mechanisms and effects of power operation and to propose design enhancement strategies. …”
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Suicide risks associated with pregnancy outcomes: a national cross-sectional survey of American females 41–45 years of age by David C. Reardon

“…This hypothesis can be tested by examining women’s own self-assessments of the degree, if any, that abortion and other pregnancy outcomes contributed to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.Methods A topic blind survey was distributed to 2829 American females 41–45 years of age. …”
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Abnormal intrahemispheric and interhemispheric dynamic functional connectivity density in male alcohol use disorder by Bohui Mei, Yarui Wei, Longyao Ma, Qiuying Tao, Jinghan Dang, Jieping Sun, Mengzhe Zhang, Yong Zhang, Jingliang Cheng

“…However, brain activity is highly dynamic.MethodsTo address this, we analyzed the dynamic changes in intrahemispheric and interhemispheric connectivity patterns from 55 AUD patients and 32 healthy controls. …”
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Cultivated and Fallow Land in the Highlands of Cañar (Ecuadorean South Andes): Effects of Farmer Emigration on an Agrarian Landscape by Michel Vaillant, Marc Oswald

“…What meaning can we give to the term ‘fallow’ with the mountains displaying what appear to be antagonistic methods of agricultural development? These are the questions dealt with in this article, with ‘fallow’ as the main unifying thread. …”
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Multiscale spatial heterogeneity of population aging in relation to its influential factors: a case study in the Shaanxi-Gansu region, China by Fei Long, Qing Luo, Zirui Li

“…This study investigates and visualizes the multiscale spatial heterogeneity of population aging and its influential factors (demographic, socioeconomic, healthcare, and natural environmental factors) across the Shaanxi-Gansu region in northwestern China for 2010 and 2020, and aims to offer some insights for designing localized aging policies to promote an older adult-friendly society.MethodsUsing county-level census data and nighttime light data, spatial autocorrelation analysis and multiscale geographically weighted regression were applied to explore spatial patterns of aging and the varying impacts of different factors across scales.ResultsThe results reveal progressive population aging and significant spatial heterogeneous impacts in the region. …”
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The application value of medical and nurse integration-enhanced recovery after surgery in patients undergoing spinal surgery by NI Beijun, WU Tongchui, KUANG Liuyang, HU Zongtao

“…Objective To evaluate the application value of medical and nurse integration-enhanced recovery after surgery (MNI-ERAS) nursing in the perioperative period of spinal surgery.Methods Elective surgery patients in spine surgery department of Hefei Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences from July 2020 to July 2023 were divided into CN group (usual nursing) and MNI-ERAS group. …”
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