EFFICIENCY OF TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION IN ANESTHESIA DURING LABOR by TATIANA Y. Marochko, NATALIA V. Artymuk, DINA V. Pavlovskaya, LARISA G. Konchevskaya, TATIANA A. Sapozhkova, MIKHAIL S. Prosvetov, OLESYA D. Zelentsova, ELIZAVETA A. Chvanov

“…To evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for anesthesia during labor. Мaterials and Methods. We consecutively included 35 patients who received TENS and 35 women who had epidural anesthesia during labor. …”
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Clinical outcomes and complications of four surgical techniques for tibial avulsion fractures of the posterior cruciate ligament: a retrospective comparative study by Zhenghui Hu, Yanze Xia, Chang She, Liubing Li, Wei Xu

“…This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of four techniques: arthroscopic suture fixation, arthroscopic loop plate fixation, open reduction with cannulated screw fixation, and open reduction with anchor suture bridge fixation. Methods A retrospective review was conducted of 73 patients treated between January 2019 and December 2023 using one of four surgical techniques: arthroscopic suture fixation (Group A, n = 26), arthroscopic loop plate fixation (Group B, n = 14), open reduction with cannulated screw fixation (Group C, n = 16), and open reduction with anchor suture bridge fixation (Group D, n = 17). …”
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Predictors and long-term patterns of medication adherence to glaucoma treatment in Denmark—an observational registry study of 30 100 Danish patients with glaucoma by Miriam Kolko, Rikke Faergemann Hansen, Louise G Dal, Emma Sabelström, Magnus Brandel, Andreas Hoiberg Bentsen, Anne Cathrine Falch-Joergensen

“…Poor adherence results in worse outcomes in terms of visual field loss.Objective To investigate patterns in medication adherence among Danish patients with glaucoma in relation to selected predictors of adherence, long-term adherence patterns, and long-term societal economic consequences of poor adherence.Methods and analysis This register-based study included 30 100 glaucoma patients followed for 10 years between 2000 and 2018. …”
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Development and evaluation of the low back pain questionnaire for personnel working on islands by Yongbin Feng, Wenyu Tang, Yajun Cheng, Xiaoyi Zhou, Xianzhao Wei

“…This study aimed to develop and validate the Low Back Pain Questionnaire (LBPQ) tailored to this population, aligning with the biopsychosocial medical model.MethodsThe LBPQ development followed a six-step process: conceptual definition, item generation, purification, dimension extraction, and reliability/validity testing. …”
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE AND THE FATE OF A SCIENTIST (FOLLOWING GENETICS) by Jonas Rubikas

“…Every level has its characteristic methodology, which includes a set of methods, a subject of investigation, an evaluation, and an interpretation of the results obtained. …”
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Treatment of knee joint osteoarthritis in overweight women in outpatient practice by P. S. Kovalenko, I. S. Dydykina, E. S. Aronova, O. G. Alekseeva, E. L. Shakhramanova, A. V. Kudryavtseva, E. G. Zotkin

“…Objectives: evaluation of the clinical efficacy and safety of the healthy joints maintaining compound Artroflex® in knee osteoarthritis (OA) in postmenopausal overweight women in outpatient clinical practice.Patients and methods. An open, prospective observational single-center post-marketing study included 30 postmenopausal women 50–75 years old (mean age 62.3±6.3 years) with knee OA. …”
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Introducing 3D printed models of fractures in osteology learning improves clinical reasoning skills among first-year medical students: a pilot study by Abhishek Agarwal, Anne D Souza, B. Jyostna, Ashwija Shetty, Nandini Bhat

“…Therefore, 3D-printed models are a valuable addition to the traditional teaching methods of learning osteology.…”
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The effect of Camellia sinensis ointment on perineal pain and episiotomy wound healing in primiparous women: A triple-blind randomized clinical trial. by Masoumeh Sayahi, Azam Jahangirimehr, Zahra Hatami Manesh, Faraz Mojab, Maryam Nikbina

“…This study aimed to investigate the effect of Camellia sinensis ointment on perineal pain and episiotomy wound healing in primiparous women.<h4>Methods</h4>This triple-blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted on 60 primiparous women who were referred to the maternity ward of Al-Hadi hospital in Shoushtar and Ganjovian hospital in Dezful, Iran, from 2020 to 2021. …”
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Comparison of the efficacy of the V-shaped incision and modified Blair incision approach for resection of benign tumors in the superficial lobe of the parotid gland by WU Shihan, MUHETAER Reyihanguli, ABULIZ Adila, YANG Rong, XU Hui

“…To provide a basis for evaluating the clinical application value of the V-shaped incision. Methods This study was reviewed and approved by the ethics committee, and informed consent was obtained from the patients. …”
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Evaluation of efficacy and safety of combined use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and extended release tolperisone in patients with ankle injuries by R. I. Sadykov, I. F. Akhtyamov, K. T. Shoshorina, S. A. Lapshina

“…Objective: to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the combined use of aceclofenac (Airtal) and tolperisone (Mydocalm Long) in patients with acute ankle ligament injuries.   Material and methods. Sixty patients aged 18 to 65 years with acute ankle ligament injury of grade II according to Kannus and Renstrom, with pain intensity in the joint on a visual analogue scale (VAS) ≥ 50 mm, who had no contraindications for the use of these drugs, participated in the study. …”
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Postoperative femoral head cartilage injury after hip arthroscopic treatment for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome and labral tear by Guanying Gao, Yichuan Zhu, Siqi Zhang, Yingfang Ao, Jianquan Wang, Yan Xu

“…However, the prevalence and associated factors of FHCI, and the effect of this condition on clinical outcomes still remain unknown. Patients and methods Consecutive patients who were diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) and labral tear and underwent hip arthroscopic treatment in our institute between July 2020 and July 2021 were retrospectively evaluated. …”
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Comparison of Hybrid Dynamic Stabilization with TLIF Versus Dynamic Stabilization Alone in Degenerative Lumbar Instability by Uzay Erdogan, Gurkan Berikol, Ibrahim Taha Albas, Mehmet Yigit Akgun, Tunc Oktenoglu, Ozkan Ates, Ali Fahir Ozer

“…Specifically, we evaluated the prognostic value of hybrid systems in reducing adjacent segment disease (ASD), enhancing fusion rates, and improving functional outcomes. <b>Methods</b>: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 62 patients treated between 2019 and 2022. …”
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Anterior tuberculosis lesion debridement and bone grafting combined with short-segment internal fixation in the treatment of thoracolumbar tuberculosis by Zhengting Lei, Ming Wang, Zhun Xu, Wang Cheng, Yiguo Yan, Jingbo Xue

“…This study proposes a new surgical approach for specific thoracolumbar tuberculosis. Methods Patients (n = 65) who underwent anterior lesion debridement and bone grafting combined with short-segment internal fixation at our institution between January 2011 and January 2021 were included in this study. …”
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Real-Life Management of Diabetic Macular Edema with Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant: A Retrospective Analysis of Long-Term Clinical Outcomes by Massimo Nicolò, Donatella Musetti, Maria Marenco, Lorenzo Cotti, Monica Bonetto, Mauro Giacomini, Carlo Enrico Traverso

“…The goal of this retrospective analysis was to describe outcomes with dexamethasone intravitreal implant (DEX implant) in real life. Methods. Medical digital records of DME patients treated with DEX implant and followed up for 3 years were analyzed. …”
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In vivo and in situ evaluation of innovative approaches in dentin hypersensitivity treatment by Heba Abd El-Fattah Mohamed, Dina Ezzeldin Mohamed, Elhassan Hassanein, Heba El-din Salah El-din Hamza

“…This study compared the efficacy of two innovative treatments against Sodium Fluoride Varnish in reducing DH and occluding dentinal tubules over eight weeks. Methods This randomized, triple-blind, three-parallel-arm clinical and in situ study included a total of 63 participants (age range: 26–46 years), each randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: PRG Barrier Coat, Embrace varnish, or Duraphat varnish. …”
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Droperidol Plus Diphenhydramine for Symptom Improvement in Suspected Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: A Prospective Cohort Study by Chopra Q, Peyko V, Lee JA, Puhalla L, Gemmel DJ, Bolotin T

“…Retrospective data suggest the utility of droperidol, a dopamine antagonist like haloperidol, for treating acute CHS.Objective: To prospectively assess the utility of droperidol plus diphenhydramine to mitigate common CHS symptoms.Methods: This was a multicenter, prospective interventional study in the emergency department (ED). …”
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Clinical characteristics of children with congenital Zika syndrome: a case series by Thais MASSETTI, Dafne HERRERO, Julliana ALENCAR, Talita SILVA, Cristina MORIYAMA, Flavia GEHRKE, James TONKS, Fernando FONSECA, Suzanna WATSON, Carlos MONTEIRO, Mariana VOOS

“…Objective: This study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics of children with congenital Zika syndrome; to compare the outcomes of infants infected in the first (1T, n=20) and second trimesters of pregnancy (2T, n=11); to investigate correlations between birth weight, birth and follow-up head circumference, birth gestational age, and gross motor scores. Methods: Participants were evaluated with Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) and part A of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-A). …”
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Evaluating the development of endometriosis and adenomyosis lesions over time: An ultrasound study of symptomatic women by Sofie Orlov, Povilas Sladkevicius, Ligita Jokubkiene

“…The objectives were to evaluate if women with symptoms suggestive of endometriosis or adenomyosis but normal ultrasound examination develop endometriosis or adenomyosis lesions visible at ultrasound over time and if alterations of symptoms over time are associated with ultrasound findings at follow‐up. Material and Methods This was a prospective cohort study of 100 symptomatic women with normal initial ultrasound examination during 2014–2017 who underwent follow‐up ultrasound examination in 2022. …”
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Clinical characteristic analysis of immune checkpoint inhibitor-related pituitary adverse events by Yufan ZHENG, Jingjing WANG, Qin YUAN, Fenping ZHENG

“…ObjectiveTo explore the clinical characteristics of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) involving the pituitary gland in malignant tumor patients following the administration of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), and to compare characteristics of pituitary irAEs with primary hypophysitis. MethodsA total of 753 malignant tumor patients who were hospitalized at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University from January 2019 to November 2022 and received ICIs treatment were retrospectively included. …”
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One Health preparedness and response for mosquito-borne viruses: a stakeholder- and social network-analysis in the Netherlands by Pauline A. de Best, H. Broekhuizen, R. S. Sikkema, M. P. G. Koopmans, A. Timen

“…In addition, we aim to identify bottlenecks in these networks and uncover underlying reasons. Methods This study combined stakeholder- and social network analysis. …”
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