Acupuncture for somatosensory deficits after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shumeng Ren, Yuhang Chen, Yu Liu, Qiuyi Lv, Jing Peng, Lei Song, Yihuai Zou, Hua Zhang, Xing Chen

“…ObjectiveThis meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture for somatosensory deficits after stroke to provide the current best evidence for clinical practice.MethodsA systematic search was performed for eligible articles on the acupuncture for somatosensory deficits after stroke based on 14 databases. …”
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Autologous leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma injection in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: short-term clinical effect analysis by YANG Lei, JING Doudou, LIU Mingxi, GUO Zhenye, YANG Binai, LIN Shuzhong, ZHANG Demei, GUO Fengyan, LIU Jin

“…The degree and function of knee pain were assessed by visual analog scale(VAS) and knee arthritis index scale(WOMAC) at 1, 3 and 6 months after injection. …”
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Patient-Reported Outcomes Differentially Worsen in Patients With Greater Obesity Classes After Hip Arthroscopy by Gregory Perraut, M.D., Madison Thompson, B.A., Emily Krisanda, M.D., Seleem Elkadi, M.D., Shankar Thiru, B.A., Danny Chamaa, B.A., Evan Michaelson, M.D., William Postma, M.D.

“…Purpose: To explore the association between obesity classification and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in hip arthroscopy. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included patients who underwent hip arthroscopy and completed at least 1 preoperative and corresponding postoperative PRO—the modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), visual analog pain scale (VAS), or Veterans RAND 12 (VR-12)—between December 2018 and August 2023. …”
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Development and validation of an early diagnosis model for severe mycoplasma pneumonia in children based on interpretable machine learning by Si Xie, Mo Wu, Yu Shang, Wenbin Tuo, Jun Wang, Qinzhen Cai, Chunhui Yuan, Cong Yao, Yun Xiang

“…Therefore, there is an urgent need to establish an early warning model for SMPP to improve the prognosis of pediatric pneumonia. Methods The study comprised 597 SMPP patients aged between 1 month and 18 years. …”
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Identification of anoikis-related genes classification patterns and immune infiltration characterization in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps based on machine learning by Ziqi Chen, Lingmei Qu, Qing Hao, Shuang Teng, Shuo Liu, Qin Wu, Hongtian Yi, Xianji Shen, Liang Li, Zhaonan Xu, Yanan Sun

“…Although anoikis is implicated in immune regulation and CRSwNP pathogenesis, its specific mechanistic role remains poorly defined.MethodsThe GSE136825 and GSE179625 datasets were obtained from the GEO database and 338 anoikis-related genes (ARGs) were extracted from the literature and databases. …”
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Multidimensional outcome after endovascular or microsurgical occlusion of ruptured intracranial aneurysms – Comparative analysis of a prospective Swiss multicenter study by Vincens Kälin, Martin N. Stienen, Olivia Zindel-Geisseler, Noemi Dannecker, Yannick Rothacher, Ladina Schlosser, Julia Velz, Martina Sebök, Noemi Eggenberger, Adrien May, Philippe Bijlenga, Ursula Guerra-Lopez, Rodolfo Maduri, Daniele Starnoni, Valérie Beaud, Alessio Chiappini, Thomas Robert, Sara Bonasia, Stefania Rossi, Johannes Goldberg, Christian Fung, David Bervini, Klemens Gutbrod, Nicolai Maldaner, Severin Früh, Marc Schwind, Anna-Maria Zeitlberger, Isabel C. Hostettler, Oliver Bozinov, Peter Brugger, Menno R. Germans, Luca Regli

“…Research question: Are there significant differences in multidimensional outcomes between clipping and coiling treatments for alert aSAH patients when treatment selection is individualized? Material and methods: Within the prospective MoCA-DCI study (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03032471), patients with a GCS of 13–15 72h post-aSAH in six neurovascular centers underwent neuropsychological (Montreal Cognitive Assessment; MoCA), neurological (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale; NIHSS), headache (visual analog scale; VAS), disability (modified Rankin Scale; mRS) and health-related quality of life (EuroQol Five Dimensions; EQ5D) assessments within 72h, 14 days and three months after aSAH. …”
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The association and impact of radiographic, pathological emphysema and spirometric airway obstruction on patients with resectable lung adenocarcinoma by Yixiao Zhang, Lu Lang, Xiaojuan Guo, Kewu Huang, Jiawen Yi, Yuan Yuan, Min Zhu, Shu Zhang, Bin Hu, Xue Li, Yuhui Zhang

“…CT-defined emphysema at baseline was assessed visually and quantitatively, pathological emphysema was reviewed on postoperative specimen. …”
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Evaluating Dental Pain in Diverse Conditions: Findings From Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire Study by Jin Wang, Yin-Fei Pu, Hong-Tao Chen, Xiang-Song Bai, Xue Yang, Ai-Ping Ji, Jie Bai

“…Pain was assessed using the SF-MPQ, which includes the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Present Pain Intensity (PPI), and Pain Rating Index (PRI). …”
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Epidemiological trends and forecasting of tuberculosis burden in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: Evidence from global burden of disease 1990–2021 by Akashanand, Shailesh Kumar Samal, Shilpa Gaidhane, Diptismita Jena, R. Roopashree, Mandeep Kaur, Deepak Nathiya, Aryantika Sharma, G.V. Siva Prasad, Aashna Sinha, Lara Jain, Vaibhav Jaiswal, Muhammed Shabil, Ganesh Bushi, Sanjit Sah, Ghaya Alqurainees, Jawaher Alotaibi, Maha A. Alshiekheid, Amal A. Sabour, Nawal A. Al Kaabi, Hayam A. Alrasheed, Muhammad A. Halwani, Zainab H. Almansour, Fatimah S. Aljebaly, Mubarak Alfaresi, Ali A. Rabaan

“…Understanding trends in TB burden in these countries is essential for guiding public health strategies. Methods: We analyzed TB trends in GCC countries from 1990 to 2021 using data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study. …”
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Comparative evaluation of three polymerase chain reaction primer sets for accurate molecular detection of Trypanosoma lewisi in wild rodents in Indonesia by Aditya Yudhana, Gusti Ayu Illiyin Putri Santosa, April Hari Wardhana, Frenky Laksana Putra, Ryanka Edila, Dyah Haryuningtyas Sawitri, Ratih Novita Praja, Muhammad Aqil Kurnianto, Aldi Gusnizar Rizaldy Tanjung, Marc Desquesnes, Makoto Matsubayashi

“…DNA amplification products were visualized using agarose gel electrophoresis. Diagnostic performance was evaluated based on sensitivity and specificity calculations using microscopy as the reference standard. …”
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Randomised controlled trial of topical combination therapy chlorhexidine 0.2% and natamycin 5% versus topical natamycin 5% alone for fungal keratitis in East Africa: study protocol... by David Macleod, Einoti Matayan, William Makupa, Jeremy John Hoffman, Simon Arunga, Francis Orishaba, Abel Ebong, Reena Yadav, Astrid Leck, Muna Elisante, Tara Mtuy, Sandip Das Sanyam, Victor H Hu, Matthew J Burton

“…The primary outcome is best spectacle corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) at three months. Primary analysis (intention-to-treat) will be by linear regression, with treatment arm and baseline BSCVA pre-specified covariates. …”
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SMART accelerates rate of cognitive gains in service members with mTBI and PTSD by Erin Venza, Jeffrey S. Spence, Jennifer Zientz, Cole Devlin, Jason Bailie, Jason Bailie, Jason Bailie, Andrew Darr, Andrew Darr, Andrew Darr, Ida Babakhanyan, Ida Babakhanyan, Ida Babakhanyan, Sandra Bond Chapman

“…The study also examined the relationship between PTSD symptom severity and cognitive outcomes.MethodsA total of 148 ADSMs with mTBI and persistent cognitive complaints were randomized to receive either SMART (20 h over 4 weeks) or SCORE (60 h over 6 weeks). …”
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Test-retest reliability of diffusion kurtosis imaging metrics in the healthy adult brain by Liu-Yang Wu, Yao Xu, Lan-Lan Chen, Wen-Rui Yang, Yan Li, Song-An Shang, Xian-Fu Luo, Wei Xia, Jing Xia, Hong-Ying Zhang

“…Although the DKI reliability of GM regions varied, the default mode and visual areas consistently demonstrated the highest ICC reliability for a series of kurtosis-related metrics. …”
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Investigation of early-stage cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome on retinal structure and function evaluated by optical coherence tomography angiography by Yunyi Liang, Congbi Liang, Jianping Yang, Wanhua Li, Runyi Liang, Kun Li, Jingfeng Zhang, Peiqiong Lao, Junhua Zhu, Lin An, Zhaohao Liang, Chubin Ou

“…BackgroundThe retina serves as a non-invasive window to visualize systemic health, with optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) enabling simultaneous assessment of retinal structural thickness and vascular density. …”
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Non-inferiority comparison of medical glue and hook-wire for preoperative localization of multiple pulmonary nodules by Zexin Xie, Zexin Xie, Ran Ma, Ran Ma, Tao Gao, Tao Gao, Jingsong Liu, Jingsong Liu, Kewei Zhang, Kewei Zhang, Jun Li, Jun Li, Xiaotong Zhou, Xiaotong Zhou, Hao Zhang, Hao Zhang

“…However, precisely localizing deep-seated or poorly visualized nodules remains a prominent challenge. This study aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of medical glue vs. hook-wire in the CT-guided localization of multiple pulmonary nodules.MethodsA prospective cohort of patients scheduled for CT-guided localization of multiple pulmonary nodules between February 2024 and August 2024 was enrolled. …”
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“Koshimagari Exercise” for Adult Spinal Deformity in Older Adults: Assessment of Home-Based Exercise Outcomes in a Prospective Multicenter Study by Hidetomi Terai, Shinji Takahashi, Masatoshi Hoshino, Hiroshi Taniwaki, Koji Tamai, Toshimitsu Ohmine, Tamotsu Nakatsuchi, Goya Shinbashi, Masatoshi Teraguchi, Masakazu Minetama, Kei Watanabe, Naritoshi Sato, Takuya Kitamura, Masaru Kanda, Tadao Tsujio, Yuichi Takeuchi, Tatsuki Mizouchi, Katsuhito Ishizu, Toshihito Ebina, Yasunari Muraoka, Tomonori Sodeyama, Hiroshi Mikami, Yuji Kasukawa, Takahiko Hyakumachi, Kazuhiro Ishida, Kazufumi Miyagishima, Yosuke Oishi, Kiyonori Yo, Ryota Kimura, Hiromichi Sato, Keiji Nagata, Yu Yamato, Ko Matsudaira, Naohisa Miyakoshi, Yukihiro Matsuyama, Hirotaka Haro, Hiroshi Hashizume, Hiroshi Yamada, Takashi Kaito, Project Committee of the Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research (JSSR)

“…This study aimed to investigate the impact of “Koshimagari exercise,” a specific home-based exercise regimen designed for patients with ASD, and to evaluate its effects on clinical outcomes in older adults. Methods: A total of 144 participants aged 50-80 years with chronic low back pain (LBP) due to spinal deformities were included in this multicenter prospective study. …”
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Primary deltoid ligament repair versus trans-syndesmotic fixation for acute bimalleolar equivalent ankle fractures: A meta-analysis of comparative studies by Osama Z. Alzobi, Hammam Kayali, Loay Salman, Mohamed Kenawey, Ashraf Hantouly, Motasem Salameh, Bashir Zikria, Pieter D'Hooghe, Vinod Panchbhavi, Mohamed Mekhaimar, Salah AlBurdeni, Jasim Alsaei

“…They likewise reported comparable visual analog scale for pain (MD = −0.03; 95 % CI, −0.39-0.34; I2 = 0 %; P = 0.8), and lower complication rates (RR, 0.26; 95 % CI, 0.10–0.69; I2 = 0 %; P = 0.01). …”
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Psychological correlates of COVID-19 vaccine attitudes among medical professionals: An exploratory data analysis by Aldo SITIBONDO, Aanuoluwapo AFOLABI, Jamel HAJJI, Abdulmohsen Mohammed Abdullah ALKHULAYFI, Izaddin Ahmad AZIZ, Zane Asher GREEN, Francesca BRUNO, Martina BARBERA, Murat YLDIRIM

“…Group comparisons of emotional responses were visualized using bar plots. Results: Most participants were fully vaccinated. …”
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Differentiating between adrenocortical carcinoma and pheochromocytoma by a CT-based radiomics model: a multicenter retrospective study by Yinyao Chao, Hongzhang Zhu, Wenyi Yang, Haohua Yao, Nan Ma, Xianda Chen, Jing Zhao, Huali Ma, Zhenhua Liu, Hui Han, Zhuowei Liu, Kai Yao, Yiyao Li, Peng Wu, Jingtong Zhang, Bin Li, Shengjie Guo

“…This study aims to differentiate between large (≥ 4 cm) ACC and PHEO with radiomics features based on contrast-enhanced CT. Methods In this retrospective study, 158 patients who received pathological diagnoses of ACC or PHEO between January 2011 and September 2023 were enrolled from three institutions. …”
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Exome sequencing revealed a novel homozygous variant in TRMT61 A in a multiplex family with atypical Cornelia de Lange Syndrome from Rwanda by Esther Uwibambe, Abdoulaye Yalcouyé, Elvis Twumasi Aboagye, Lettilia Xhakaza, Kalinka Popel, Norbert Dukuze, Thashi Bharadwaj, Carmen de Kock, Isabelle Schrauwen, Suzanne M. Leal, Leon Mutesa, Ambroise Wonkam

“…We performed a molecular characterization of CdLS in a multiplex Rwandan family. Methods After a clinical evaluation of two affected siblings, DNA isolated from peripheral whole blood of the affected patients and their parents underwent Exome Sequencing (ES). …”
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