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The effects of focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy versus deep friction massage in supraspinatus tendinopathy: A randomized controlled trial
CONCLUSIONS: This study concludes that shockwave therapy is significantly more effective than deep friction massage for managing supraspinatus tendinitis. →
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Edge Detection Using OpenCV
Edge detection is a crucial technique in image processing and computer vision, used to identify sharp changes in brightness that typically signify object boundaries, edges, lines, or textures. It enables applications like object recognition, image segmentation, and tracking by highlighting the structural features of an image. In this blog, we’ll explore three of the most… →
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Multifactorial balance rehabilitation in diabetic neuropathy elders: Randomized controlled trial
CONCLUSION: Following the 12-week multifactorial balance rehabilitation program, participants in the study group demonstrated notable improvements in postural stability, reduced risk of falls, and improved quality of life compared to the control group. →
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Effectiveness of osteopathic treatment in women with primary dysmenorrhea: A randomised controlled trial
Effectiveness of five osteopathic treatments in patients with primary dysmenorrhea. Two-centre randomised controlled trial with women in northern Germany of ages between 12 and 53 years with medically-diagnosed primary dysmenorrhea. Treatments were allocated by an external institution using computer generated tables. Neither the therapists nor the participants were blinded. Five individual, findings-based osteopathic treatments (black… →
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Efficacy of dry needling with the fascial winding technique in reducing the percentage of surgery in carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized clinical trial
CONCLUSIONS: Application of DN to wrists with mild or moderate CTS reduces the need for surgery, and improves the clinical symptoms and functionality of the hand. →
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Effectiveness of mirror therapy on management of phantom limb pain and adjustment to limitation among prosthetic users; A single blinded randomized controlled trial
CONCLUSION: Mirror Therapy as an additional approach along with routine physical therapy over four weeks was more effective than conventional therapy only in managing severity of PLP and significantly improved adjustment to limitation. →
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Using structural equation model to analyse the effect of psychological pressure on the patients with essential hypertension blood pressure and blood biochemical indicators
CONCLUSION: The research demonstrated that psychological pressure plays an important role in the pathophysiological process of essential hypertension and may serve as a potential target for comprehensive hypertension management. →
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SEARCH Study: Text Messages and Automated Phone Reminders for HPV Vaccination in Uganda: Randomized Controlled Trial
CONCLUSIONS: In this novel trial, SMS text message and automated phone reminders were effective in promoting more timely HPV vaccination in this population. →
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Evaluation of tooth color, whiteness changes and sensitivity following laser-assisted in-office tooth bleaching using Er,Cr:YSGG laser: A prospective clinical study
PURPOSE: This prospective clinical study evaluated the tooth color (ΔΕ*ab and ΔΕ₀₀) and whiteness (ΔWID) changes, as well as tooth sensitivity (TS) induced after performing in-office tooth bleaching with or without light-activation of the bleaching gel using Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation. →
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Clinical effects of stannous fluoride dentifrice on peri-implant mucositis, plaque microbiome, and oxidative stress
PURPOSE: This single-center, single-treatment, 4-week study evaluated the efficacy of a stannous fluoride (SnF₂) dentifrice in reducing peri-implant mucositis while assessing changes in biomarkers and the oral microbiome profile. →
