Results of multicenter observation study on application of international questionnaire GerdQ for diagnostics of gastroesophageal reflux disease by V. O. Kaybysheva, Yu. A. Kucheryavyy, A. S. Trukhmanov, O. A. Storonova, M. Yu. Konkov, I. V. Mayev, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Assessment of sensitivity and specificity of the questionnaire GerdQ for diagnostics of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in everyday practice of primary healthcare level physician in the Russian Federation.Material and methods. Survey by GerdQ questionnaire included 145 patients with symptoms related to upper parts of the gut, who were recommended due to main disease to undergo esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGDS) and 24-hour intraesophageal pHmetry prior to enrollment to this investigation. …”
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Diagnostic efficacy of serological and epigenetic methods of screening diagnostics of colorectal cancer by O. I. Kit, D. V. Burtsev, A. Yu. Maksimov

“…Development of adequate screening and diagnostic algorithms on colorectal cancer detection.Material and methods. The main group included 204 patients with colorectal cancer (CRC),that has been revealed at screening of 1669 patients by immunochemical fecal occult blood test (FOBT). …”
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VOC Sampler on a Drone Assisting in Tracing the Potential Sources by a Dispersion Model — Case Study of Industrial Emissions by Wen-Hsi Cheng, Ching-Ho Lin, Chung-Shin Yuan

“…According to the analyzed constituents of VOCs and the raw material data of the suspected plant, which was combined with the backward trajectory tracking simulation of VOC plumes, the NTS carried by a drone has been proven as a cost-effective air pollution monitoring apparatus for locating the VOC emission sources.…”
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The quantitative characteristic of morphological and structural changes in the diverted regions of the large intestine by A. S. Akopyan, E. V. Manukyan, T. G. Bagdasaryan, A. F. Abramyan, A. A. Akopyan

“…The study is devoted to revealing of degree of morphological changes of defunctioning loop wall in relation to terms of colostoma formation.Material and methods. Tissues received at resection of nonfunctioning regions of intestinal stump in 255 patients were subject of the study. …”
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Modern potential of preparation of intestine to endoscopy in pediatric practice by S. I. Erdes, N. M. Leonevskaya, M. M. Lokhmatov, M. A. Ratnikova, T. N. Budkina

“…To study efficacy and safety of sodium phosphate solution (Fleet® phospho-soda) as an agent for preparation of intestine to endoscopic investigation.Material and methods. Overall 28 teenagers aged 13–17 years were enrolled to original study (mean age 14,96±1,05 year). …”
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Efficacy and safety of glycyrrhizic acid and essential phospholipids (Phosphogliv) combination for alcoholic liver disease: results of the double-blind randomized placebo-controlle... by I. G. Bakulin, N. A. Bokhan, P. O. Bogomolov, N. I. Geyvandova, M. V. Matsiyevich, M. A. Vinnikova, V. G. Morozov, O. M. Khromtsova, G. S. Soldatova, O. Yu. Shiryayev, R. D. Ilyuk, K. V. Rybakova, A. G. Katkovskaya, S. V. Teplykh, A. A. Bagretsova, M. V. Krasnova, Ye. V. Alekseyeva, A. V. Anipchenko, Ye. V. Baskakov

“…Material and methods. The original study included overall 120 patients with ALD, who were randomized in two identical groups. …”
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Comparative efficacy of Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation with mucopexy and hemorrhoidectomy by A. Yu. Titov, Maryana V. Abritsova, L. P. Orlova, O. Yu. Fomenko, Yu. L. Trubacheva, D. A. Mtvralashvili

“…To estimate efficacy of Doppler-controlled dearterialization of internal hemorrhoids with mucopexy by instrumental diagnostic tests. Material and methods. Randomized, prospective trial included 240 patients with hemorrhoids of the 3-4th stage. …”
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Properties of Wood Powder Sheets Extruded with Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose and Citric Acid after Heating by Hiroyuki Hiratsuka, Xiangyu Tao, Yuki Tokunaga, Hiroshi Nonaka

“…To overcome these problems, a 100% plant-derived plastic substitute material was developed by mixing wood powder, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), and citric acid solution, followed by vacuum extrusion and heating to insolubilize the HPMC. …”
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Characterization of duckweed and water hyacinth and their effect on the apparent digestibility in tilapia by Aroldo Botello-León, Yuniel Méndez-Martínez, Kirenia Pérez-Corría, Marcos Ortega-Ojeda, María Teresa-Viana, Charles Morán-Ribas

“…To evaluate the nutritional composition of duckweed (DW) (Lemna minor) and water hyacinth (WH) (Eichhornia crassipes) and its effect on the apparent digestibility of dry matter (%, ADDM), apparent digestibility of crude protein (%, ADCP) and the apparent digestibility of the crude lipid (%, ADCL) in the nutrition of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Material and methods. The DW and WH were used to formulate nine isoproteic (32.47%), isolipidic (5.46%) and isoenergetic (16.45 MJ kg-1) diets, with three replicates and 15 male tilapia (36.36± 1.16 g) per repetition: 0% (T0); 10% (T10); 15% (T15); 20% (T20) and 25% (T25), respectively random. …”
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A comparative evaluation of retention of record bases fabricated digitally in various types of posterior palatal seal area by Swapna Bettanapalya Venkatesh, Vaishnavi M. Nayak, Kavishma Sulaya, Smitha Sammith Shetty

“…Therefore, this study aims to assess the retention of conventional, milled and 3D-printed denture bases made from conventional impression technique and digital scans in different types of post palatal seal area. Material and method: Completely edentulous participants were divided into group A and group B based on type of posterior palatal seal area. …”
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Prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease at obesity and its interrelation with cardio-vascular disease and 2nd type diabetes mellitus risk factors by G. A. Melnichenko, A. Yu. Yeliseyeva, M. V. Mayevskaya

“…To estimate prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in patients with obesity and to determine its interrelation with cardiometabolic risk factors of cardio-vascular diseases (CVD) and diabetes mellitus of the 2nd type (type 2 DM).Material and methods. Retrospective analysis of case records of 560 obese patients aged 18 to 55 years was carried out. …”
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LAMB1 downregulation suppresses glioma progression by inhibiting aerobic glycolysis through regulation of the NF-κB/HK2 axis by Zhenxiang Zhao, Haiying Liu, Yingzi Liu, Junpeng Wen, Jiangwei Yuan

“…Objective This study aims at investigating the effects and mechanisms of LAMB1 in glioma. Methods and material Glioma cell models with LAMB1 overexpression or downregulation were constructed. …”
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The Impact of Antibiotics on the Development of Colorectal Cancer – A Review of Current Insights and Directions for Future Research by Karol Zagórski, Mateusz Kozik, Nina Skalska-Dziobek, Weronika Małagocka, Karolina Chybowska, Maria Naruszewicz, Przemysław Cetnarowski

“…This review aims to assess the impact of antibiotic use on CRC risk, clinical characteristics, and pathological features.   Material and methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted through the following databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Google Scholar. …”
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Long-term outcomes of radiofrequency ablation and cyanoacrylate closure for treatment of small saphenous veins by Ahmet Kayan, Ali Fuat Karacuha, Nur Dikmen, Cagdas Baran, Mustafa Sirlak

“…This study evaluates the long-term efficacy of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and cyanoacrylate closure (CAC) for managing small saphenous veins and discusses our treatment approach. Material and Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis involving 137 patients (64 treated with CAC and 73 with RFA) who received treatment for small saphenous vein insufficiency at our clinic between 2014 and 2019. …”
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Long-term results of rectocele surgical treatment by Yu. A. Shelygin, A. Yu. Titov, O. M. Biryukov, A. A. Mudrov, L. P. Orlova, A. A. Tikhonov, Yu. A. Dzhanayev, M. A. Voynov

“…Evaluation of quality of life and studying of long-term results of treatment in patients after rectocele surgery.Material and methods. Original study included patients (n=41), operated in State Scientific Center of Coloproctology for rectocele in 2007 to 2011. …”
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Predictors of infliximab efficacy in patients with severe attack of ulcerative colitis by A. O. Golovenko, I. L. Khalif, O. V. Golovenko, V. V. Veselov

“…It was necessary to detect factors due to which at early stage of biological therapy it is possible to decide whether infliximab will allow to achieve long-term clinical remission, and also to avoid operative treatment.Material and methods. The retrospective analysis of biological therapy results in 30 patients with severe steroid-resistant attack of ulcerative colitis, assessed by Truelove and Witts’ criteria was carried out.Results. …”
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Urinary tract infections in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis, listed for liver transplantation by P. D. Bessonov, I. V. Borzunov, E. N. Bessonova

“…To study the urinary infection rate in patients with liver cirrhosis (LC) and indications for liver transplantation with assessment of etiologic spectrum and features of the progression of liver disease at development of this complication. Material and methods. The study included patients with liver cirrhosis Child Pugh class B and C with indications for liver transplantation, who were hospitalized at Sverdlovsk Regional hepatological center for liver disease decompensation in 2015 (n=137). …”
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A highly active, low-cost CoZn ferrite electrocatalyst in oxygen reduction reactions by Qurat-Ul-Ain, Fawad Ahmad, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Imran Khan, Komal Ali Rao, Naseem Akhter, Abdallah Shanableh, Muhammad Babar Taj, Leonid G. Voskressensky, Rafael Luque

“…A bimetallic iron ferrite material (BMIF) has been developed as a less costly alternative compared to Pt-based electrodes with high electrochemical activity. …”
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Ultrasound pretreatment and solvent extraction parameters effects on the nutritional characteristics of Indonesian shortfin eel (Anguilla bicolor bicolor) protein concentrate by Andri Cahyo Kumoro, Dyah Hesti Wardhani, Tutuk Djoko Kusworo, Mohamad Djaeni, Yusuf Ma'rifat Fajar Azis, Misbahudin Alhanif, Tan Chin Ping

“…Protein concentrate (PC) is a potential solution to address the global protein shortage, with Indonesian shortfin eel being a suitable raw material. This research investigates the impact of ultrasound pretreatment and extraction parameters on the nutritional quality of eel protein concentrate (EPC). …”
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Investigation of taxonomic shrub resources in Qiqihar and analysis of their economic potentiality by CUI Lin, ZHANG Qiang, WANG Ligang, ZHANG Yuzhu, HAN Qin, JIANG Xiancui

“…Ornamental shrubs held the highest economic value among shrub resources, followed by medicinal, raw (oil) material, and edible shrub species. However, much of their potential value remained untapped. …”
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