An online intervention relationship enhancement couple therapy program versus systematic desensitization on sexual performance anxiety in women undergoing infertility treatment wit... by Maryam Afzal Dehkordi, Tahmineh Farajkhoda, Mahdi Khanabadi, Farimah Shamsi

“…Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of relationship enhancement couple therapy program (RECT) vs. systematic desensitization (SD) on sexual anxiety. Materials and Methods: A parallel randomized clinical trial was conducted on 68 women with infertility in Shahrekord, Iran, in January 2022. …”
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Exploring the causal involvement of the rIPL and white matter interindividual variability in spatial orienting and consciousness by Joaquín J. Ramírez-Guerrero, Cristina Narganes-Pineda, Mar Martín-Signes, Ana B. Chica

“…We also explored how interindividual differences in the microstructural properties of white matter were related to the effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and, secondarily, to attentional orienting effects in the control stimulation condition. Methods: Participants (n=51) performed a behavioural task involving the detection of a visual stimulus at the threshold of consciousness, preceded by either central (endogenous) or peripheral (exogenous) cues. …”
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A Bibliometric Review of the Top 100 Most Cited Articles in Hip Preservation, Not Counting Self-Citations by Tyler R. Dorobek, B.S., Max V. Golden, B.A., Andrew K. Kirchmeier, B.A., Jeanne G. Moua, B.A., M.P.H., Andrea M. Spiker, M.D.

“…Purpose: To summarize the characteristics of the top 100 most-cited publications related to hip preservation, not counting self-citation. Methods: Databases accessible through ISI Web of Science were queried for articles related to hip preservation between 1965 and June 2022. …”
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Trends in HPV‐associated cancer incidence in Texas medically underserved regions by Thao N. Hoang, Abbey B. Berenson, Yong Shan, Fangjian Guo, Victor Adekanmbi, Christine Hsu, Xiaoying Yu, Yong‐Fang Kuo

“…Since previous studies of these regions focused on cervical cancer, we included other HPV‐associated cancers in our analysis of IR in East TX and the TX‐Mexico Border compared to other TX regions. Methods Cancer data from 2006 to 2019 were obtained from the TX Cancer Registry. …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Pathway of Patients Treated with Helicobacter pylori Infection-A Single Center Cohort Study Using Common Data Model by Seung In Seo, Tae Jun Kim, Yoon Jin Choi, Chang Seok Bang, Yong Kang Lee, Moon Won Lee, Su Youn Nam, Woon Geon Shin

“…We aimed to analyze the clinical characteristics of H. pylori-infected patients alongside their treatment protocols using a common data model (CDM). Materials and Methods A 16-year electronic health record (of 1,689,604 patients from 2004 to 2019) was converted into a CDM in Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital. …”
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Scapula dyskinesis in medium‐sized full‐thickness rotator cuff tear after subacromial Lidocaine infiltration and rotator cuff reconstruction by Zoltán Nyőgér, Csenge A. Molnár, Norbert Szakály, Anna Várnagy, Tamás Terebessy, Tibor Gunther, Gábor Skaliczki

“…The aim of our study is to better understand the cause and the role of scapular dyskinesis in rotator cuff tears and evaluate changes in scapulothoracic kinematics after Lidocaine subacromial injection and surgery in patients with medium‐sized (1–3 cm) rotator cuff tear. Methods The scapular motion during humerus sagittal flexion of nine healthy persons (healthy group, HG) and nine persons with a medium‐sized rotator cuff tear (surgery group, SG) was investigated using the VICON motion capture system and upper limb evaluation in movement analysis software. …”
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Prevalence, coverage and effective coverage of refractive error in all age groups in Theni District, India by Ganesh-Babu Balu Subburaman, Sachin Gupta, Ashok Vardhan S, Dipankar Datta, Balagiri Sundar, Thulasiraj Ravilla

“…Design: Population-based cross-sectional study Methods: In 2017–2018 we recruited 24,327 participants through random cluster sampling. …”
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A comparative study of analgesic effect between ultrasound-guided posterior vis-a-vis lateral transversus abdominis plane block in patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy... by Rajib Sikder, Sankar Roy, Arunava Biswas, Dipasri Bhattacharya

“…Aims and Objectives: This study was done to compare the analgesic effect of posterior TAP block and lateral TAP block in TAH+BSO. Materials and Methods: A double-arm observational study was conducted on eighty patients (ASA 1 and 2) posted for TAH+BSO under spinal anesthesia. …”
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Comparison Of The Effect Of Moderate And High-Intensity Interval Training On Lactate Concentration, Some Inflammatory, And Oxidative Indicators Of Goalball Players by A Abdulelah Abbas Al-Hadeethi, F Taghian, Z Jawad Mohammed Al-Jawad, Kh Jalali Dehkordi

“…Purpose:Goalball is a sport for visually impaired athletes and can affect physiological indicators. …”
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Short-term outcomes of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty with biceps augmentation of subscapularis peel repair by Mohamad Y. Fares, Peter Boufadel, Jonathan Koa, Jaspal Singh, Ryan Lopez, Nabil Mehta, Kyle Achors, Joseph A. Abboud

“…We aimed to report on the early outcomes of anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (aTSA) in patients whose subscapularis peel repairs were augmented with LHBT autografts. Methods All patients who underwent aTSA with augmentation of subscapularis peel repair using LHBT were reviewed. …”
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Differential effects of clary sage (Salvia sclarea L.) oil and linalyl acetate on depression levels in diabetic foot ulcer patients with T2DM: a randomized blinded controlled trial by Ji Won Son, Purum Kang, Sun Seek Min, Geun Hee Seol, Geun Hee Seol

“…This study analyzed the effects of inhaling clary sage (CS; Salvia sclarea L.) or linalyl acetate (LA) on depression and psychological factors in patients with DFU.MethodsThis study, performed at the Diabetic Wound Center, enrolled DFU patients, categorized as having mild or moderate to severe depression based on visual analog scale (VAS) for depression scores. …”
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Contrast-Enhanced CT-Based Radiomics Nomogram for Prediction of Pathologic T3a Upstaging in Clinical T1 RCC by Di Yin, Keruo Wang, Hongyi Xu, Yunfei Guo, Baoxin Qian, Dengyi Duan, Yiming Li, Wenyi Zhang, Zhengyang Li, Yang Zhao

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: To develop a nomogram for the preoperative prediction of pathologic T3a (pT3a) upstaging in patients with clinical T1(cT1) renal cell carcinoma (RCC). <b>Methods</b>: A total of 169 cT1 patients with RCC with preoperative contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) and clinical data were enrolled in this study. …”
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Efficacy of isolated periocular botulinum toxin A injections versus periocular and adjunctive lower facial injections in hemifacial spasm: a randomized, controlled, noninferiority,... by Akarawit Eiamsamarng, Niphon Chirapapaisan, Wanicha Chuenkongkaew, Natthapon Rattanathamsakul, Manassawee Joradoln, Yanee Mukdar, Phakinee Rueangcharin

“…Purpose To evaluate the necessity of botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) administration in the lower face of patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS).Methods A randomized controlled non-inferiority crossover trial was conducted with 46 HFS patients (non-inferiority margin = 1). …”
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Incidence and Risk Factors of Post‐Lumbar Puncture Headache in Patients With Cognitive Impairment by Xinhui Wang, Yuchen Qiao, Yuchen Liang, Jinming Han, Hongyan Duan, Yi Tang, Qi Qin

“…Objective To investigate incidence and risk factors of post‐lumbar puncture headache (PLPH) in Chinese geriatric patients with cognitive impairment. Methods A total of 254 consecutive patients with cognitive impairment were recruited between March and September 2023 and categorized into two groups: mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. …”
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Effect of Wendan decoction granules on preventing endolymphatic hydrops and protecting vestibular function in Guinea pigs by Jingjing Xia, Tiancheng Xie, Jinli Liu, Weikang Cheng, Longyan Liao, Ming Chen, Haibing Hua, Xiaobing Hou

“…Abstract Objective The aim of this study is to assess the therapeutic effects of Wendan decoction on endolymphatic hydrops (EH), a condition characterized by excessive inner ear fluid accumulation that is associated with Meniere’s disease, in guinea pigs, offering insights for clinical application. Methods The active components and action targets of compound Wendan decoction were identified using BATMAN-TCM in this study. …”
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Analgesic effects of dexmedetomidine combined with shoulder nerve blocks before arthroscopy: a meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials by Wenhao Lu, Djandan Tadum Arthur Vithran, Bubacarr Jallow, Shide Jiang, Yusheng Li, Licheng Wei, Wenfeng Xiao

“…This study aimed to assess the analgesic efficacy of dexmedetomidine as a nerve block adjuvant in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy. Methods: A thorough search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library databases was conducted to identify randomized-controlled trials comparing the effects of dexmedetomidine-enhanced shoulder arthroscopy nerve blocks against those without dexmedetomidine. …”
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Noninvasive brain oxygen saturation measurement during caloric response in vertigo patients—preliminary report by Magdalena Nowaczewska, Maria Marzec, Łukasz Kluczyński, Łukasz Kluczyński, Katarzyna Sierakowska, Maciej Wróbel

“…The aim of this study was to measure cerebral tissue oxygen saturation in patients with vertigo undergoing VNG and assess its relationship with clinical parameters, including the severity of the procedure-related side effects.Materials and methodsContinuous measurement of regional oxygen saturation (rSO2) from both hemispheres during VNG with caloric stimulation was performed in patients with chronic vertigo using a near-infrared spectroscopy sensor. …”
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An auditory brainstem implant for treatment of unilateral tinnitus: protocol for an interventional pilot study by Minke J C van den Berge, Marc J M C van Dijk, Jan D M Metzemaekers, Bert Maat, Rolien H Free, Pim van Dijk

“…This is the first study to implant an ABI to investigate its effect on intractable tinnitus.Methods and analysis In this pilot study, 10 adults having incapacitating unilateral intractable tinnitus and ipsilateral severe hearing loss will have an ABI implanted. …”
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Biocontainment Transfer: A structured nursing model for enhancing patient care by Federico D’Urso, Salvatore Trifiletti, Edoardo Falcone, Mara Gracy Basile, Ulrico Angeloni

“…Objective: To propose a structured nursing model for managing the care of conscious and communicative patients undergoing biocontainment transport, based on nursing diagnoses and standardized interventions. Methods: A theoretical-conceptual model was developed based on the NANDA-I 2024–2026 taxonomy to identify nursing diagnoses related to perception, cognition, and stress tolerance. …”
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QUALITY OF LIFE AND PSYCHO-COGNITIVE CONDITION IN PATIENTS AFTER CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT SURGERY by M. V. Goruleva, O. S. Ganenko, R. S. Коvaltcova, A. Kutuzova, N. N. Petrova, E. A. Demchemnko, A. O. Nedoshivin

“…To study psychic, cognitive status and life quality of petients underwentcoronary bypass grafting (CABG).Material and methods. Totally 81 patient with CHD studied (80% men, 20%women) with the age 56,3±1 y. o., underwent planned CABG. …”
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