Duration of the hypotensive effect of modified transscleral cyclophotocoagulation in patients with diabetic neovascular glaucoma by O. V. Guzun, O. S. Zadorozhnyy, I. O. Nasinnyk, Wael Chargui, A. R. Korol

“…The independent variables with the largest impact on the need for repeat TSCPC in diabetic patients with NVG were the baseline pain numeric rating scale score ≥ 8 (odds ratio (OR), 4.0; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.84-8.91), presence of ocular complications (OR, 3.02; 95% CI, 1.84-8.91), diabetes duration ≥7 years (OR, 2.03; 95% CI, 1.46-2.28) and IOP ≥35 mmHg (OR, 1.16; 95% CI, 1.4-3.3).…”
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Long-term effects of orthognathic surgery on masticatory function in individuals with cleft lip and palate: A prospective study by Patricia Martins Bueno, Paulo Alceu Kiemle Trindade, Laís Hollara Medeiros, Leide Vilma Fidélis da Silva, Ivy Kiemle Trindade-Suedam

“…Three variables were evaluated: 1) Bite Force (BF) (measured in Newtons – N) presented as the average of the bite force from the right and left molars (x‾ RM + LM), using a gnathodynamometer (IDDK Kratos), 2) Masticatory Efficiency (ME) (ranging from 0 to 1, with values closer to 1 indicating poorer efficiency), assessed through a dual-color masticatory gum test analyzed visually and optoelectronically (ViewGum©), and 3) Masticatory Capacity (MC): patient-reported ability to chew, rated on a two-point scale (P/R = poor to reasonable, G/O = good to optimal). …”
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Adjuvant melatonin therapy during exercise prescription in breast cancer survivors on physical and anthropometric parameters, quality of life, and hormonal response. A randomized c... by Ana M. Celorrio San Miguel, Luis M. Cacharro, Gema Santamaría, Manuel Garrosa, Manuel Garrosa, Marta Celorrio San Miguel, Enrique Roche, Enrique Roche, Enrique Roche, Enrique Roche, Evelina Garrosa, Diego Fernández-Lázaro, Diego Fernández-Lázaro, Diego Fernández-Lázaro

“…Both MEL and CG exhibited a significant reduction (p < 0.05) in the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) when comparing the beginning (T1) and end (T2) of the study Additionally, statistically significant differences (p = 0.018) were observed overtime between T1 and T2 in the MEL and CG in RPE, with a moderate effect size (η2p = 0.347). …”
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THE IMPACT OF ADEQUATE PSYCHOPHARMACOTHERAPY ON THE EFFICIENCY OF TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS by A. A. Abramkin, T. A. Lisitsyna, D. Yu. Veltishchev, O. F. Seravina, O. B. Kovalevskaya, E. L. Nasonov

“…The diagnosis of MDs was based on the ICD-10 codes, by applying a semi-structured interview and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Changes in the pattern and severity of ADS were evaluated using the Hamilton Anxiety Scale and the Montgomery–Asberg Depression Rating Scale. …”
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The quantity, quality and findings of network meta-analyses evaluating the effectiveness of GLP-1 RAs for weight loss: a scoping review by Michael Nunns, Samantha Febrey, Jill Buckland, Rebecca Abbott, Rebecca Whear, Alison Bethel, Kate Boddy, Liz Shaw, Jo Thompson Coon, GJ Melendez-Torres

“…Results Of 22 systematic reviews identified, 14 were prioritised for analysis as the remaining 8 reviews were rated as low or critically low quality. We focused on network meta-analyses of weight loss outcomes measured at 6 months, 12 months, longer than 12 months or over a mix of time points. …”
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Moabite, NiFe³⁺(PO₄)O, a new natural oxyphosphate by S. N. Britvin, S. N. Britvin, M. N. Murashko, M. G. Krzhizhanovskaya, Y. Vapnik, N. S. Vlasenko, O. S. Vereshchagin, D. V. Pankin, E. A. Vasiliev

“…It has a Mohs hardness rating of 4. Cleavage was not observed. The density, 4.324 g cm<span class="inline-formula">⁻³</span>, was calculated based on the empirical formula and unit-cell parameters obtained from single-crystal refinement. …”
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