Identification of regions maintaining atrial fibrillation through cycle length and cycle length gradient mapping by Masafumi Shimojo, Yasuya Inden, Satoshi Yanagisawa, Ryota Yamauchi, Kei Hiramatsu, Tomoya Iwawaki, Masaya Tachi, Shun Kondo, Takayuki Goto, Yukiomi Tsuji, Toyoaki Murohara

“…Abstract Background Visualizing the specific regions where atrial fibrillation (AF) is maintained is crucial for effective treatment, but it remains challenging in clinical practice. …”
Get full text

Knowledge domain and emerging trends in medication literacy research from 2003 to 2024: a scientometric and bibliometric analysis using CiteSpace and VOSviewer by Penghong Deng, Xiaoxia Liu, Caiyun Li, Caiyun Li, Xingping Zhu, Junli Cui, Ping Hua, Gang Chen

“…To delineate major research domains, identify evolving trends, and inform future research priorities, we conducted a scientometric analysis of the scientific literature on ML.MethodsA systematic search was performed to retrieve publications on ML from the Web of Science Core Collection, covering the period from 2003 to 2024. …”
Get full text

Thermal ablation in the management of oligometastatic colorectal cancer by Thierry De Baere, Lambros Tselikas, Alexandre Delpla, Charles Roux, Eloi Varin, Adrian Kobe, Steven Yevich, Frederic Deschamps

“…Purpose To review available evidence on thermal ablation of oligometastatic colorectal cancer.Methods Technical and cancer specific considerations for percutaneous image-guided thermal ablation of oligometastatic colorectal metastases in the liver and lung were reviewed. …”
Get full text

Enhancing implementation of information and communication technologies for post-discharge care among hospitalized older adult patients: development of a multifaceted implementation... by Dorothy Yingxuan Wang, Eliza Lai-Yi Wong, Annie Wai-Ling Cheung, Zoe Pui-Yee Tam, Kam-Shing Tang, Eng-Kiong Yeoh

“…This study aims to outline the creation of a theory-informed implementation intervention package to enhance the clinical implementation of information and communication technologies for post-discharge self-care among hospitalized older adults. Methods This study systematically applies the Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) approach, involving behavior diagnosis, identification of intervention options, and intervention content selection, informed by conceptual frameworks, empirical data, and relevant literature. …”
Get full text

An Internal Limiting Membrane Plug and Gas Endotamponade for Recurrent or Persistent Macular Hole by Fabrizio Giansanti, Ruggero Tartaro, Tomaso Caporossi, Daniela Bacherini, Alfonso Savastano, Francesco Barca, Stanislao Rizzo

“…Average preoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.81 logMAR (±0.16 SD) and 20/125 Snellen. …”
Get full text

Association between hemoglobin glycation index and poor outcome after endovascular thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke by Yan Yang, Mei Liu, Shungui Huang, Chen Zhu, Guangzong Li, Bin Wang, Xiaojing Luo, Lingwen Zhang, Weizheng Song

“…This study aimed to investigate the association between HGI and the risk of poor outcome after EVT.MethodsWe retrospectively enrolled AIS patients with large vessel occlusion in the anterior circulation treated with EVT from a multicenter study. …”
Get full text

Music interferes with expectation-induced pain modulation: a controlled cross-over experimental study by Mélysiane Marcotte, Pierre Rainville, Dan Tcaciuc, Anna Bendas, Todd A. Vogel, Robert Durand, Mathieu Roy, Elham Emami, Nathalie Gosselin

“…This study examines the effects of a standardized musical intervention (Music Care) on pain perception and on pain modulation induced by expectations of low or high pain. Methods:. Healthy participants were tested in an experimental study using a crossover design involving the musical intervention counterbalanced with an active auditory control condition (audiobook) and a silent control condition. …”
Get full text

Mental disorders and excess mortality: a systematic review protocol by Julie A Pasco, Michael Berk, Lana J Williams, Mohammadreza Mohebbi, Heli Koivumaa-Honkanen, Amanda L Stuart, Shae E. Quirk, Risto J Honkanen, Jeremi Heikkinen

“…In addition, we seek to understand whether the excess mortality has increased further over time, and if the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the excess mortality in people with mental disorders.Methods A systematic review of cohort studies will be conducted. …”
Get full text

Concurrent hysterectomy and umbilical hernia repair via transvaginal notes among morbidly obese patients by Mehmet Mustafa Altintas, Betul Kuru, Hasan Fehmi Küçük, Selcuk Kaya, Emre Mat, Ayhan Cevik

“…We investigate the V-NOTES hysterectomy and concomitant umbilical hernia repairment feasibility and outcomes. Methods: Six morbidly obese patients underwent V-NOTES hysterectomy and concurrent umbilical hernia repair between April 2020 and January 2021. …”
Get full text

Clinical and morphometric features in cervical spine pathology in humans and animals by T.O. Andreeva, O.M. Stoyanov, E.M. Mirdjuraev, G.M. Chebotareva, V.I. Kalashnikov, R.S. Vastyanov, V.I. Dariy

“…The purpose of the study was to determine the clinical and morphometric changes of the cervical spine in humans and animals with neck pain based on a clinical and neurological examination, determination of the vertebral body density, their configuration, and ratio for timely correction and prognosis of this patho­logy. Materials and methods. Pain intensity was studied in humans and animals using the adapted visual-analogue scale. …”
Get full text

The Outcomes of Combined Anterior-Posterior Neurectomies as a Primary Approach for Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome by Madi El Haj, MD, MS, Shaul Beyth, MD, PhD, Eliad Davidson, Sofia A. Vorobeitchik, Shilo Kramer, MD, Tal Harel, MD, Rami David, MD

“…This study aimed to assess the efficacy of primary combined AP-neurectomies in patients unresponsive to conservative treatment. Methods:. A retrospective review was conducted from January 2019 to January 2023, including 26 patients diagnosed with ACNES, who underwent primary combined AP-neurectomies after failed conservative treatment. …”
Get full text

The impact of scaling up cervical cancer screening and treatment services among women living with HIV in Kenya: a modelling study by Timothy B Hallett, Hugo de Vuyst, Pablo Noel Perez-Guzman, Michael Hoonbae Chung, Shona Dalal, Kennedy K Mutai, Karanja Muthoni, Bartilol Kigen, Nduku Kilonzo, Mikaela Smit

“…Introduction We aimed to quantify health outcomes and programmatic implications of scaling up cervical cancer (CC) screening and treatment options for women living with HIV in care aged 18–65 in Kenya.Methods Mathematical model comparing from 2020 to 2040: (1) visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and cryotherapy (Cryo); (2) VIA and Cryo or loop excision electrical procedure (LEEP), as indicated; (3) human papillomavirus (HPV)-DNA testing and Cryo or LEEP; and (4) enhanced screening technologies (either same-day HPV-DNA testing or digitally enhanced VIA) and Cryo or LEEP. …”
Get full text

Bridging One Health: Computational design of a multi-epitope messenger RNA vaccine for cross-species immunization against Nipah virus by Edward C. Banico, Ella Mae Joy S. Sira, Lauren Emily Fajardo, Fredmoore L. Orosco

“…This study was computationally designed to evaluate a multi-epitope messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine targeting NiV for human and swine immunization. Materials and Methods: B and T lymphocyte epitopes were identified from NiV structural proteins using multiple epitope prediction tools. …”
Get full text

Virtual NBI image synthesis using stable diffusion for enhanced recognition of early gastric cancer: a technical validation study by Changda Lei, Xiuji Kan, Yifan Ouyang, Yutong Mei, Yunbo Guo, Kaicheng Hong, Junbo Li, Bilin Wang, Rui Li

“…We aim to realize the conversion of white light endoscopy (WLE) images into virtual narrow band imaging (Vir–NBI) images using stable diffusion.Methods Endoscopic images were retrospectively collected from 325 patients who underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). …”
Get full text

Global prevalence of spondyloarthritis in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Jean Joel Bigna, Sabrina Hamroun, Edem Allado, Anthony Moussu, Aurore Camier, Bruno Chenuel, Aghiles Hamroun

“…Therefore, through a global systematic review and meta-analysis, the current study aims to investigate the prevalence of SpA and human leucocyte antigen B27 (HLAB27) and its association with the risk of SpA in the LMIC population.Methods and analysis We will include cohort, case–control and cross-sectional studies performed among adults (>15 years) living in LMICs. …”
Get full text

Efficacy of different pharmaceutical forms of Curcuma longa or curcumin in reducing oral mucositis severity and incidence in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Pedro de Padua G. Amatto, Lucas Chaves, Suzelei de Castro França, José Carlos Tavares Carvalho, Fabio Carmona, Ana Maria Soares Pereira, Ana Maria Soares Pereira

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of various pharmaceutical formulations of C. longa or curcumin in reducing the OM severity, incidence and associated pain in patients undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy for cancer.MethodsThis systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines, registered in PROSPERO (#CRD42024504111). …”
Get full text

Our experience of intraocular foreign bodies endovitreal removal when operating severe penetrating eye wounds by N.V. Mashchenko, A.Yu. Khudyakov, O.V. Kolenko, E.L. Sorokin

“…To evaluate efficiency and safety of transvitreal removal of intraocular foreign bodies (IOFB) when performing vitrectomy after penetrating eye injuries. Material and methods. 12 patients (12 eyes) with penetrating ocular trauma with IOFB were included in this study. …”
Get full text

How Does the Mandible Age? Comprehensive Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Shape Analysis in the White Population by Sara M. Hussein, MD, Jess D. Rames, MD, MEng, Abdallah A. Shehab, MD, Alexandre M. Pazelli, MD, Victoria A. Sears, MS, Adam J. Wentworth, MS, Jonathan M. Morris, MD, Basel A. Sharaf, MD, DDS, FACS

“…Here, we utilize artificial intelligence and advanced 3-dimensional (3D) analysis to elucidate mandibular aging patterns in male and female subjects. Methods:. A retrospective analysis of facial computed tomography scans in White patients was conducted, categorizing subjects into 3 age groups (20–79 y) and stratifying them by sex. …”
Get full text

Comparative study of dexamethasone versus dexmedetomidine as adjuvants to 0.25% bupivacaine in transversus abdominis plane block for post-operative analgesia in lower segment cesar... by Padma Amar Vishal, Srikar Madugula, Bhavani P

“…Materials and Methods: A randomized, single-blinded study included 60 parturients (American Society of Anesthesiologists) undergoing LSCS under spinal anesthesia. …”
Get full text

End-to-End Horse Gait Classification in Uncontrolled Environments Using Inertial Sensors by Mahaut Gerard, Sandrine Hanne-Poujade, Guillaume Dubois, Henry Chateau, Neila Mezghani

“…Veterinarians typically investigate horses’ lameness through visual examination at separate gaits (walk, trot, gallop). …”
Get full text