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Contents Volume 15 Issue 2 June 20, 2025

Editorial

Visualizing medicine: The case for implementing graphical abstracts in clinical reporting

Naveen Jeyaraman, Madhan Jeyaraman, Swaminathan Ramasubramanian, Sangeetha Balaji, Arulkumar Nallakumarasamy

World J Methodol 15(2):95966. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.95966

Abstract (718) | Core Tip (672) | Full Article (HTML) (2357) | Figures (1-3) (718) | Tables (1-2) (671) | Full Article (PDF)-1300K (199) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-1558K (162) | Full Article (XML)-66K (135) | Audio-45K (57) | Peer-Review Report-249K (146) | Answering Reviewers-63K (139) | Received: 04/23/2024 | Revised: 09/21/2024 | Accepted: 10/21/2024 | RCA | PubMed Central | PubMed | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (3) | Total Visits (7286) | Similar Articles (0) | Timeline of Article Publication (18) | Authors Evaluation (17) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Musculoskeletal disorders in nursing staff

Agapi Kolovou, Asterios N Gkougkoulias, Nikolaos Stefanou, Elena Manuela Samaila, Maria Tsekoura, Marianna Vlychou, Charalampos Matzaroglou, Zoe H Dailiana

World J Methodol 15(2):98043. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.98043

Abstract (786) | Core Tip (748) | Full Article (HTML) (2999) | Full Article (PDF)-390K (196) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-651K (159) | Full Article (XML)-69K (134) | Audio-749K (91) | Peer-Review Report-177K (132) | Answering Reviewers-159K (142) | Received: 06/16/2024 | Revised: 10/17/2024 | Accepted: 11/01/2024 | RCA | PubMed Central | PubMed | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (3) | Total Visits (6703) | Similar Articles (3) | Timeline of Article Publication (14) | Authors Evaluation (11) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Enhancing the outcomes of diabetic vitrectomy with pharmacological adjuvants

Chun-Yao Cheng, Wen-Rui Hao, Tzu-Hurng Cheng

World J Methodol 15(2):98912. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.98912

Abstract (624) | Core Tip (648) | Full Article (HTML) (1494) | Tables (1-1) (570) | Full Article (PDF)-375K (153) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-636K (164) | Full Article (XML)-63K (141) | Audio-142K (28) | Peer-Review Report-176K (152) | Answering Reviewers-160K (142) | Received: 07/09/2024 | Revised: 10/11/2024 | Accepted: 10/23/2024 | RCA | PubMed Central | PubMed | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (6559) | Similar Articles (0) | Timeline of Article Publication (17) | Authors Evaluation (14) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Advancements in diabetic retinopathy: Insights and future directions

Chun-Yao Cheng, Wen-Rui Hao, Tzu-Hurng Cheng

World J Methodol 15(2):99454. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.99454

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Review

Gut virome: New key players in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease

Helal F Hetta, Rehab Ahmed, Yasmin N Ramadan, Hayam Fathy, Mohammed Khorshid, Mohamed M Mabrouk, Mai Hashem

World J Methodol 15(2):92592. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.92592

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Minireviews

Variations in quantifying patient reported outcome measures to estimate treatment effect

Sathish Muthu, Srujun Vadranapu

World J Methodol 15(2):97078. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.97078

Abstract (700) | Core Tip (645) | Full Article (HTML) (1746) | Figures (1-1) (640) | Tables (1-2) (682) | Full Article (PDF)-690K (178) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-950K (172) | Full Article (XML)-155K (175) | Audio-116K (35) | Peer-Review Report-176K (128) | Answering Reviewers-55K (131) | Received: 05/22/2024 | Revised: 10/13/2024 | Accepted: 11/06/2024 | RCA | PubMed Central | PubMed | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (1) | Total Visits (7709) | Similar Articles (0) | Timeline of Article Publication (15) | Authors Evaluation (13) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Voices that matter: The impact of patient-reported outcome measures on clinical decision-making

Naveen Jeyaraman, Madhan Jeyaraman, Swaminathan Ramasubramanian, Sangeetha Balaji, Sathish Muthu

World J Methodol 15(2):98066. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.98066

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Surgical site soft tissue thickness as a predictor of complications following arthroplasty

Kevin A Wu, Faheem Pottayil, Crystal Jing, Ankit Choudhury, Albert T Anastasio

World J Methodol 15(2):99959. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.99959

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Magnification: The game changer in dentistry

Sachin Chauhan, Radha Chauhan, Prashant Bhasin, Meenu Bhasin

World J Methodol 15(2):100937. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.100937

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Fecal microbiota transplantation in allergic diseases

Ece Tüsüz Önata, Öner Özdemir

World J Methodol 15(2):101430. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.101430

Abstract (669) | Core Tip (667) | Full Article (HTML) (3081) | Tables (1-2) (652) | Full Article (PDF)-442K (223) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-702K (225) | Full Article (XML)-191K (141) | Audio-601K (33) | Peer-Review Report-182K (158) | Answering Reviewers-73K (127) | Received: 09/13/2024 | Revised: 10/17/2024 | Accepted: 11/01/2024 | RCA | PubMed Central | PubMed | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (1) | Total Visits (7437) | Similar Articles (63) | Timeline of Article Publication (15) | Authors Evaluation (13) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Optimizing bone marrow harvesting sites for enhanced mesenchymal stem cell yield and efficacy in knee osteoarthritis treatment

Arulkumar Nallakumarasamy, Sandeep Shrivastava, Ravi Velamoor Rangarajan, Naveen Jeyaraman, Avinash Gandi Devadas, Swaminathan Ramasubramanian, Madhan Jeyaraman

World J Methodol 15(2):101458. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.101458

Abstract (708) | Core Tip (631) | Full Article (HTML) (3532) | Figures (1-3) (621) | Tables (1-4) (639) | Full Article (PDF)-3377K (242) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-3632K (988) | Full Article (XML)-170K (156) | Audio-69K (36) | Peer-Review Report-222K (138) | Answering Reviewers-88K (153) | Received: 09/14/2024 | Revised: 11/07/2024 | Accepted: 11/20/2024 | RCA | PubMed Central | PubMed | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (5) | Total Visits (10504) | Similar Articles (112) | Timeline of Article Publication (14) | Authors Evaluation (18) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Retrospective Study

Immunohistochemical expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and 13 in oral squamous cell carcinoma and their role in predicting lymph node metastasis

Bhari Sharanesha Manjunatha, Keshav T Handge, Vandana Sandeep Shah, Yasser Eid Al-Thobaiti, Deepak Gowda Sadashivappa Pateel

World J Methodol 15(2):94514. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.94514

Abstract (619) | Core Tip (677) | Full Article (HTML) (1932) | Tables (1-10) (561) | Full Article (PDF)-417K (177) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-678K (145) | Full Article (XML)-87K (135) | Audio-3430K (33) | Peer-Review Report-222K (134) | Answering Reviewers-124K (135) | Received: 03/19/2024 | Revised: 09/23/2024 | Accepted: 10/20/2024 | RCA | PubMed Central | PubMed | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (6313) | Similar Articles (65) | Timeline of Article Publication (9) | Authors Evaluation (8) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Prospective Study

Prognostic factors for acute central retinal artery occlusion treated with hyperbaric oxygen: The Hong Kong study report number five

Sunny Chi Lik Au, Steffi Shing Yee Chong

World J Methodol 15(2):96777. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.96777

Abstract (717) | Core Tip (708) | Full Article (HTML) (1601) | Figures (1-2) (567) | Tables (1-2) (529) | Full Article (PDF)-3871K (164) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-4130K (180) | Full Article (XML)-72K (142) | Audio-537K (29) | Peer-Review Report-220K (141) | Answering Reviewers-140K (130) | Received: 05/15/2024 | Revised: 10/11/2024 | Accepted: 11/07/2024 | RCA | PubMed Central | PubMed | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (4) | Total Visits (7017) | Similar Articles (1) | Timeline of Article Publication (11) | Authors Evaluation (14) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Hemogram-derived ratios as prognostic markers for major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

Emir Bećirović, Minela Bećirović, Sabina Šegalo, Amir Bećirović, Semir Hadžić, Kenana Ljuca, Emsel Papić, Lamija Ferhatbegović, Malik Ejubović, Amira Jagodić Ejubović, Amila Kovčić, Armin Šljivo, Emir Begagić

World J Methodol 15(2):98143. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.98143

Abstract (674) | Core Tip (662) | Full Article (HTML) (1649) | Figures (1-1) (554) | Tables (1-6) (555) | Full Article (PDF)-648K (184) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-908K (198) | Full Article (XML)-128K (151) | Audio-256K (58) | Peer-Review Report-175K (137) | Answering Reviewers-204K (134) | Received: 06/18/2024 | Revised: 09/29/2024 | Accepted: 10/20/2024 | RCA | PubMed Central | PubMed | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (5) | Total Visits (7183) | Similar Articles (62) | Timeline of Article Publication (16) | Authors Evaluation (16) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Basic Study

Anticonvulsant potential of rosuvastatin in combination with carbamazepine and valproate in animal models of epilepsy

Vandana Tayal, Akash Mandal, Ijasul Haque M, Akhilesh Mishra, Bhupinder S Kalra, Vandana Roy

World J Methodol 15(2):99580. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.99580

Abstract (739) | Core Tip (635) | Full Article (HTML) (2224) | Figures (1-1) (564) | Tables (1-3) (594) | Full Article (PDF)-707K (179) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-964K (181) | Full Article (XML)-64K (135) | Audio-1907K (28) | Peer-Review Report-220K (139) | Answering Reviewers-212K (125) | Received: 07/25/2024 | Revised: 10/11/2024 | Accepted: 11/04/2024 | RCA | PubMed Central | PubMed | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (7590) | Similar Articles (7) | Timeline of Article Publication (12) | Authors Evaluation (15) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Systematic Reviews

Strategic insights of telehealth platforms and strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis of Amazon's clinical endeavors

Harpreet Grewal, Gagandeep Dhillon, Venkata Buddhavarapu, Ram Kishun Verma, Ripudaman Singh Munjal, Pranjal Sharma, Gurmanpreet Sidhu, Rahul Kashyap, Salim Surani

World J Methodol 15(2):98513. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.98513

Abstract (798) | Core Tip (736) | Full Article (HTML) (3790) | Figures (1-2) (610) | Tables (1-1) (614) | Full Article (PDF)-1036K (190) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-1296K (207) | Full Article (XML)-80K (143) | Audio-737K (53) | Peer-Review Report-184K (148) | Answering Reviewers-53K (136) | Received: 06/27/2024 | Revised: 07/23/2024 | Accepted: 07/31/2024 | RCA | PubMed Central | PubMed | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (9221) | Similar Articles (0) | Timeline of Article Publication (17) | Authors Evaluation (17) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Meta-Analysis

Comparative efficacy of hyperbaric bupivacaine vs hyperbaric ropivacaine in spinal anesthesia for cesarean section: A meta-analysis

Rishi Anand, Deb Sanjay Nag, Roushan Patel, Prashant Sharma, Vamsi Krishna Uppalapati, Umesh Kumar Singh

World J Methodol 15(2):99300. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.99300

Abstract (960) | Core Tip (772) | Full Article (HTML) (3852) | Figures (1-5) (665) | Tables (1-4) (602) | Full Article (PDF)-2678K (268) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-2934K (256) | Full Article (XML)-83K (160) | Audio-1062K (51) | Peer-Review Report-434K (147) | Answering Reviewers-64K (175) | Received: 07/19/2024 | Revised: 10/11/2024 | Accepted: 11/15/2024 | RCA | PubMed Central | PubMed | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (4) | Total Visits (9636) | Similar Articles (721) | Timeline of Article Publication (16) | Authors Evaluation (20) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Scientometrics

Global trend of review articles focused on cardiopulmonary bypass: Perspectives from bibliometrics

Lei Deng, Rui Zhou, Xian-Jie Zhang, Yan-Hua Peng

World J Methodol 15(2):100432. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.100432

Abstract (682) | Core Tip (685) | Full Article (HTML) (2111) | Figures (1-3) (739) | Tables (1-4) (726) | Full Article (PDF)-2777K (178) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-3036K (177) | Full Article (XML)-68K (174) | Audio-756K (73) | Peer-Review Report-444K (154) | Answering Reviewers-102K (129) | Received: 08/16/2024 | Revised: 09/26/2024 | Accepted: 10/22/2024 | RCA | PubMed Central | PubMed | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (0) | Total Visits (7379) | Similar Articles (11) | Timeline of Article Publication (41) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Letter to the Editor

Evaluating Wharton’s jelly-derived stem cell therapy in autism: Insights from a case study

Muzamil Akhtar, Abdulqadir J Nashwan

World J Methodol 15(2):100074. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.100074

Abstract (810) | Core Tip (789) | Full Article (HTML) (2480) | Full Article (PDF)-334K (167) | Full Article with Cover (PDF)-595K (146) | Full Article (XML)-25K (152) | Audio-576K (51) | Peer-Review Report-182K (127) | Answering Reviewers-51K (118) | Received: 08/06/2024 | Revised: 09/26/2024 | Accepted: 09/30/2024 | RCA | PubMed Central | PubMed | CrossRef | Google Scholar | Times Cited (2) | Total Visits (6377) | Similar Articles (26) | Timeline of Article Publication (22) | Authors Evaluation (23) | Article Quality Tracking (0) | Cite |

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Telemedicine and public health–pearls and pitfalls

Ranjeet Kumar Sinha, Sony Sinha, Prateek Nishant, Arvind Kumar Morya, Arshi Singh

World J Methodol 15(2):100632. Published online Jun 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i2.100632

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