A Comparative Study on Efficacy and Safety of Methotrexate Versus Apremilast in the Management of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis: Tertiary Care Center Based Interventional Study by Alisha Aryal, Niraj Bhattarai, Ramesh Sharma Poudel, Smita Jha, Nupendra Shris

“… Introduction: Psoriasis is a common skin presentation in dermatology OPD. Methotrexate and apremilast are frequently used for the management of chronic plaque psoriasis.   …”
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A Comparative Study on Efficacy and Safety of Methotrexate Versus Apremilast in the Management of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis: Tertiary Care Center Based Interventional Study by Alisha Aryal, Niraj Bhattarai, Ramesh Sharma Poudel, Smita Jha, Nupendra Shris

“… Introduction: Psoriasis is a common skin presentation in dermatology OPD. Methotrexate and apremilast are frequently used for the management of chronic plaque psoriasis.   …”
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An approach to psoriasis in general practice by M.H. Motswaledi, L. Nkosi

“…Psoriasis is a genetically determined inflammatory and proliferative disease of the skin, presenting with sharply demarcated scaly plaques, especially on the extensor prominences and the scalp. …”
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Systemic xanthogranuloma involving bone marrow and skin in a case of B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia by Manasi C. Mundada, Faiq Ahmed, Suseela Kodandapani, Veerendra Patil

“…It most commonly involves the skin presenting as single or multiple yellowish-brown papules. …”
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Post-impact mechanical characterisation of E-glass/basalt woven fabric interply hybrid laminates

“…The results indicate that a symmetrical configuration including E-glass fibre laminate as a core for basalt fibre laminate skins presents the most favourable degradation pattern, whilst intercalation of layers may bring to further improvement of the laminate properties, but also to more extended and complex damage patterns.…”
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ILLICIT DRUGS - EXTERNAL SIGNS OF DRUG ADDICTION by Teodora Kiryakova, Dobrina Karayasheva, Biliana Mileva, Alexandar Alexandrov

“…Results: During the external examination on one hand, we observed the well-known changes to the skin presented by needle marks and bruising on the injection sites. …”
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Breast augmentation after bariatric surgery by using complementary prosthetic support for glandular containment by Antonio Roberto Bozola

“…INTRODUCTION: The skin presents structural and proteomic changes after bariatric surgery and cannot withstand the weight of the breasts, which leads to early residual flaccidity, requiring auxiliary support. …”
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A rare case of primary adenocarcinoma of the eyelid by D. L. Rotin, O.  V. Paklina, E. I.  Zakurdaev, I.  O.  Tin’kova

“…This tumor rarely metastasizes but frequently recurs.The study objective is to describe a rare clinical case of primary mucinous carcinoma of the eyelid skin, present macroscopic, histological and immunohistological descriptions of this pathology.Clinical case. male, 66 years old, sought medical care due to a neoplasm of the lower eyelid. macroscopically a subcutaneous node 1.2 × 1.0 cm was observed, of yellow-brown color, gelatinous in section. microscopic examination showed that the tumor consists of islands of epithelial cells surrounded by mucinous “lakes”. …”
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High‐Performance Conductive Elastomers Based on Deep Eutectic Solvents and Polyvinyl Alcohol for Flexible Monitoring Sensors by Pinwen Wang, Shouhua Han, Zhipeng Hou, Sihang Ren, Muxin Zhao, Liqun Yang

“…Traditional electronic skin frequently experiences unstable sensing performance attributed to inadequate interface compatibility and uneven distribution of conductive materials. Ionic skin presents an innovative method for acquiring biological signals via ion migration; however, its biocompatibility concerns restrict its broader use. …”
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Deploying Partially Cross‐Linked Elastomers to Optimize Adhesion for Long‐Term Surface Electromyography Electrodes by Yuqi Wang, Xi Wang, Leif Sandsjö, Xuqing Liu, Li Guo

“…However, gelled electrodes glued to the skin presents challenges related to placement and are uncomfortable to wear for extended recordings. …”
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Capsule network approach for monkeypox (CAPSMON) detection and subclassification in medical imaging system by M. Nuthal Srinivasan, Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar, Maryam Alhashim, M. Chinnadurai

“…Addressing the shortcomings of traditional Machine Learning and Deep Learning models, our ESACN model utilizes the dynamic routing and spatial hierarchy capabilities of CapsNets to differentiate complex patterns such as those seen in monkeypox, chickenpox, measles, and normal skin presentations. CapsNets’ inherent ability to recognize and process crucial spatial relationships within images outperforms conventional CNNs, particularly in tasks that require the distinction of visually similar classes. …”
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Superhydrophobic SLA 3D printed materials modified with nanoparticles biomimicking the hierarchical structure of a rice leaf by Belén Barraza, Felipe Olate-Moya, Gino Montecinos, Jaime H. Ortega, Andreas Rosenkranz, Aldo Tamburrino, Humberto Palza

“…The rice leaf, combining the surface properties of lotus leaves and shark skin, presents outstanding superhydrophobic properties motivating its biomimesis. …”
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Grape Pomace Seed and Skin Powder as a Source of Dietary Fibre by Danijel Milinčić, Bojana Vidović, Slađana Stanojević, Mirjana Pešić

“…Grape pomace and its constituents (seed and skin) present a good source of dietary fibre. They can be used as gelling or binding water agents. …”
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Theoretical modeling of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid on acid-treated peanut skin: microscopic analysis via statistical physics treatment by Salah Knani, Ismahene Ben Khemis, Ana Carolina Ferreira Piazzi Fuhr, Nizar Lefi, Safwat A. Mahmoud, Guilherme Luiz Dotto, Abdulaziz Alenazi, Ridha Selmi

“…Finally, the creation of an adsorbent from acid-treated peanut (Arachis hypogaea) skin presents an excellent alternative, yielding exceptional results in removing the 2,4-DA herbicide.…”
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Study on Predicting Blueberry Hardness from Images for Adjusting Mechanical Gripper Force by Hao Yin, Wenxin Li, Han Wang, Yuhuan Li, Jiang Liu, Baogang Li

“…Blueberries, with their soft texture and delicate skin, present significant challenges for achieving precise and non-damaging mechanical harvesting. …”
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Effects of Different Acetic Acid Immersion Time on the Properties of Collagen from Pangasius Skin by Clara Amelia Kusumawinahyu, Sharilla Aryananti Abidin, Patmawati, Dwi Yuli Pudjiastuti, Dwitha Nirmala, Mochammad Amin Alamsjah, Laksmi Sulmartiwi, Raseetha Vani Siva Manikam

“…Highlight Research • Experimental use of pre-treated pangasius skin as collagen raw material using different acetic acid immersion time • Effects of immersion time on the yield of collagen from pangasius skin • Effects of immersion time on the proximate content of collagen from pangasius skin • Presenting SDS-Page profile of collagen from pangasius skin   Abstract Pangasius sp. production in Indonesia has reached 384,310 tons in 2019. …”
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