Central Serous Chorioretinopathy from the Point of View of OCT-Angiography. Part 1. Chorioretinal Blood Flow Changes by A. G. Shchuko, S. I. Zhukova, T. N. Iureva, A. N. Zlobina

“…Purpose: to reveal the regularities of the change in the choroidal blood flow in patients with SCR according to the OCTA data, to assess their informativeness and role in the pathogenesis of the disease. Patients and methods: 26 patients with SCR aged 35–54 years were examined. …”
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A predictive model to explore risk factors for Henoch–Schönlein purpura nephritis in children: a retrospective cross-sectional study by Qianwen Yang, Qianwen Yang, Maoyang Zhang, Zilong Dong, Fang Deng

“…This study aimed to develop a predictive framework to quantify the risk of HSPN by examining family environmental factors and COVID-19 vaccination outcomes in children with Henoch–Schönlein purpura (HSP) in Anhui, China.MethodsThis study retrospectively analyzed 362 children diagnosed with HSP at Anhui Children’s Hospital between January 2020 and February 2024. …”
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The investigation of endodontic irrigants and polyhexanide-based solution action on smear layer by Z. S. Khabadze, Yu. A. Generalova, A. A. Kulikova

“…The objective of this article is to determine the effect of different concentrations of polyhexanide-based solutions and standard irrigants on the smear layer using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).MATERIALS AND METHODS. The present study was conducted on 42 extracted teeth (third molars, first and second premolars) with formed apices that had been extracted for orthodontic indications. …”
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Does Vision Health Knowledge Matter? A Cross-Sectional Study of Primary School Students in Rural China by Pang Z, Jia X, Zhou M, Zhang X, Feng C, Ma Y

“…Zhaofeng Pang,1 Xiyuan Jia,2 Ming Zhou,2 Xinwu Zhang,3 Cindy Feng,3 Yue Ma3 1School of Politics and Public Administration, Northwest University of Political Science and Law, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Public Administration, Northwest University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China; 3Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USACorrespondence: Xinwu Zhang, Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions, Stanford University, 616 Jane Stanford Way, Palo Alto, CA, USA, Email zhangxinwuceee@126.comPurpose: To estimate the prevalence, consequences of, and factors associated with poor vision health knowledge among students, parents, and teachers in rural China.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 17,902 students among 251 primary schools in rural China. …”
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Fibrosis biomarkers and global myocardial strain in the diagnosis and prediction of diastolic dysfunction in patients with myocardial infarction and preserved ejection fraction by A. V. Osokina, V. N. Karetnikova, S. N. Ryzhenkova, O. M. Polikutina, A. V. Ivanova, O. V. Gruzdeva, O. L. Barbarash

“…To assess the correlation of fibrosis biomarkers with parameters of diastolic function (DF) in assessing global longitudinal strain in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (EF).Material and methods. We examined 50 patients (100%) with primary STEMI and preserved LVEF at the end of hospitalization. …”
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Radiological and clinical outcomes of combined wedge versus lateral closing wedge high tibial osteotomy for medial osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial by Maarten R. Huizinga, A. J. de Vries, T. M. van Raaij, R. W. Brouwer

“…Secondary, the anatomical changes and patient reported outcomes measurements (PROMS) after one year were assessed. Methods In a non-blinded mono-center randomized controlled trial, patients eligible for HTO were randomized to CW or LCW HTO. …”
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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of nontyphoidal Salmonella in Ghana: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Patience Sarkodie-Addo, Bill Clinton Aglomasa, Eric S. Donkor

“…Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to consolidate data on the prevalence, phenotypic and genotypic antimicrobial resistance profiles of NTS in Ghana. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search was conducted on August 8, 2024, across four databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science. …”
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Analysis and Characterization of Factors Affecting the Consistency of Tl-201 Myocardial Perfusion Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography and Coronary Angiography Results in Pat... by Fu-Ren Tsai, Hung-Pin Chan, Chun-Hao Yin, Jin-Shuen Chen, Yao-Shen Chen, Daniel Hueng-Yuan Shen

“…This study aims to evaluate these factors in relation to MPS performance. <b>Methods</b>: We screened 4817 consecutive patients referred to our Nuclear Medicine Department in 2015 for Tl-201 MPS. …”
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Assessment of interocular symmetry of choroidal vascularity index and thickness in patients with systemic sclerosis: a prospective study by Anna Raciborska, Barbara Pieklarz, Ewa Gińdzieńska-Sieśkiewicz, Agnieszka Zonenberg, Otylia Kowal-Bielecka, Joanna Konopińska, Diana A. Dmuchowska

“…It has provided the insight into the disease symmetry and assessed the representativeness of examining one eye.MethodsThis prospective single-center cross-sectional study included 33 patients with SSc and 40 healthy controls. …”
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Quantitative reservoir evaluation and hydrocarbon volumetrics :an integrated petrophysical and 3-D static modeling approach in ‘Hamphidex’ field, Niger-Delta, Nigeria by Akindeji Opeyemi FAJANA, Muhamed Adam, Hammed Oyesomi

“…The volumetric attributes of the field were derived from the constructed 3D reservoir models. Two geostatistical methods—Sequential Gaussian Simulation (SGS) and Sequential Indicator Simulation (SIS)—were utilized for facies and property modeling, focusing on porosity and permeability. …”
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Vertebral level in pregnancy according to the posterior superior iliac spine: an observational study by Ping Li, Dong Luo, Haibo Qu, Xuesheng Li, Linli Luo

“…Our study aimed to explore the potential of the PSIS line as a reference point and to determine its practical applicability in clinical settings. Methods We consecutively enrolled pregnant women with gestational ages ranging from 24 to 38 weeks scheduled for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination. …”
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Mapping stakeholders, services, data, and the information system for adolescent health in the West Bank by Aisha Shalash, Maysaa Nemer, Niveen Abu-Rmeileh, Mohammad Kittaneh, Dervla Kelly, Khalifa Elmusharaf

“…This study aims to map the landscape of available adolescent health services in the West Bank, clarify the key service providers, determine the existing data sources, and describe the health information system supporting adolescent health. Methods This study utilized a comprehensive landscape analysis to assess adolescent health services in the West Bank. …”
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Leveraging digital twins for community-driven sustainable WEFE nexus management by Ali Shehadeh, Odey Alshboul, Mohammad Tamimi

“…Advanced statistical methods like correlation analysis, ANOVA, and logistic regression were employed to validate the complex dynamics of the WEFE nexus. …”
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Clinical efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic foraminal approach in the treatment of upper lumbar disc herniation by ZHU Hai，XU Yongyi，WANG Shuai，JI Feng

“…Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal approach in the treatment of patients with upper lumbar intervertebral disc herniation（ULDH）, and to serve as a reference for selecting the optimal treatment plan for ULDH patients. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 27 patients with ULDH treated by percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal approach at the Affiliated Huai'an First People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from January 2020 to May 2024. …”
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Revision surgeries following artificial disc replacement of cervical spine by Jong-Beom Park, Han Chang, Jin S. Yeom, Kyung-Soo Suk, Dong-Ho Lee, Jae Chul Lee

“…Objective: We investigated causes and results of revision surgeries after artificial disc replacement of cervical spine (C-ADR). Methods: Twenty-one patients (mean age: 52.8) who underwent revision surgery after C-ADR and who had a minimum 2-year of follow-up were included into this study. …”
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Alcohol use and viral suppression in HIV-positive Kenyan female sex workers on antiretroviral therapy. by Jessica E Long, Barbra A Richardson, George Wanje, Kate S Wilson, Juma Shafi, Kishorchandra Mandaliya, Jane M Simoni, John Kinuthia, Walter Jaoko, R Scott McClelland

“…We hypothesized that hazardous or harmful alcohol use is associated with detectable plasma viral load among HIV-positive FSWs.<h4>Methods</h4>A prospective cohort study was conducted among HIV-positive FSWs in Mombasa, Kenya. …”
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Association Between Patient-Reported Pain and Remission or Low Disease Activity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Data from RA-BE-REAL Prospective Observational Study by Peter C. Taylor, Walid Fakhouri, Samuel Ogwu, Ewa Haladyj, Inmaculada de la Torre, Bruno Fautrel, Rieke Alten, Peter Nash, Eugen Feist

“…Abstract Introduction We aim to assess the association of patient-reported pain and remission or low disease activity (LDA) at 3 months (M) in patients receiving baricitinib or other treatments in RA-BE-REAL. Methods RA-BE-REAL reports on patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who were prescribed, for the first time, baricitinib (cohort A) or a tumour necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) (cohort B-TNFi) or any other mode of action (OMA) (cohort B-OMA). …”
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The Synergistic Impact of Combined Massage and Stretching During Halftime on Accelerated Recovery in Football: A Quasi-Experimental Study on Lactic Acid Clearance, Pain Reduction,... by Fatkur Rohman Kafrawi, Afif Rusdiawan, Ali Satia Graha, Nurhasan Nurhasan, Soni Sulistyarto, Cemal Özman, Achmad Widodo

“…It focused on how quickly lactic acid leaves the body, how much it reduces discomfort from exercise, and how it improves flexibility. Materials and methods. This study employed a quasi-experimental design, involving 36 male soccer players from UNESA FC. …”
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Factors Influencing the Activities of Daily Living of Patients with Spinal Cord Injury in Community by Yiting XIE, Cai JIANG, Guanli XIE, Jia HUANG, Jingsong WU, Jing TAO

“…Objective:To explore ways to improve the ability of patients with spinal cord injury in daily life activities, so as to improve the quality of life of patients with spinal cord injury in community.Methods:A total of 203 patients with spinal cord injury who met the inclusion criteria in Fuzhou, Shiyan, and Yinchuan were enrolled from March 2016 to February 2018. …”
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“Infectious uveitis: a comprehensive systematic review of emerging trends and molecular pathogenesis using network analysis” by Muhammad Arif Asghar, Shixin Tang, Li Ping Wong, Peizeng Yang, Qinjian Zhao

“…Abstract Background Infectious uveitis is a significant cause of visual impairment worldwide, caused by diverse pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. …”
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