Hyperhomocisteinemia, hypercysteinemia, glutamate excitotoxicity, taurine deficiency at hepatitis C by V. K. Pozdeev, N. V. Pozdeev, O. Ye. Nikitina

“…An estimation of metabolic disorders related to chronic course of hepatitis C.Material and methods. Total homocysteine (tHCy), total cysteine (tCys), total glutathione (tGSH) and free aminoacids (Asp, Asn, Glu, Gln, Tau, Ser) levels were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography in plasma of 55 hepatitis C patients and 14 healthy volunteers.Results. …”
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Regenerative activity of stomach epithelial cells at small-intestinal obstruction by V. Ye. Milyukov, K. K. Nguyen

“…To analyze dynamics of metabolic changes in cells of epithelium and mucosal glands of different stomach regions at mechanical acute smallintestinal obstruction (ASIO). Material and methods. The experimental part was carried out at 33 mature outbred dogs of both genders with body weight of 17-20 kg in compliance to the «Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals» (National Institute of Health - NIH, Bethesda, USA) and «Rules studies with experimental animals», approved by ethical committee of Burdenko Main Military Clinical Hospital of Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. …”
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“It was simply disturbing“ - evaluation of the stress factors of nursing staff on special COVID-19 wards during the pandemic: a qualitative study by Lea Kiefer, Christian Volberg, Jan Adriaan Graw, Stefan Bösner

“…These included an increased workload, communication deficits, a difficult personnel situation, subjective pressure, the establishment of a new ward, a shortage of material resources, inadequate hygiene conditions, a lack of opportunities to cope with the situation, the absence of relatives and decision making. …”
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Analysis of early results of edoxaban and warfarin in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis by Abdullah Guner, Volkan Burak Taban, Muhammet Talha Ceran, Yuksel Dereli

“…The aim of our study was to investigate early treatment complications and efficacy in patients treated with warfarin and edoxaban. Material and Methods: The results of a total of 100 patients who started drug treatment for DVT between September 2018 and March 2020 were retrospectively analysed. …”
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Evaluation of the penetration depth of Guttaflow bioseal and Bioceramic sealers using scanning electron microscope (in vitro study). by Razawa Kareem Saeed

“…The chemico-mechanical preparation of the samples was done by using a protaper universal system till size F1 and then samples were divided into 2 groups (n = 10), according to the filling material in the first group Guttaflow bioseal used while in the second group Onefil bioceramic sealer used the sealers introduced into canals according to manufacturer instructions and then obturated with gutta-percha size F1, single condensation technique used and finally samples were cross-sectioned at 3 and 7 mm, sealers penetration depth was measured by using scanning electron microscope. …”
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An Evaluation of the Causes and Effects of Soil Erosion in Kabale District. A case Study of Ikumba Sub-County. by Immaculate, Kebirungi

“…Among the effects of soil erosion in Ikumba sub county, 26.8% of the respondents revealed that soil erosion leads to loss of soil fertility, 32.3% of the respondents said that soil erosion leads to famine, 16.1% of respondents revealed that soil erosion results into destruction of human settlement and swamps as reported by 10.7% of the respondents and 6.4% of the respondents reported disease outbreak from eroded waste material.…”
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Impact of Architectural Sculpture Design on Buildings: A Case Study of Kigezi Region. by Tumwekwase, Boaz

“…It is not merely construction, but a dialogue between materiality and imagination, a dance of shadows and light. …”
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Design and Analysis of a Heat Exchanger for Irish Potato Pasteurization and Boiling. by Ssesanga, Edgar

“…The design analysis of the STHE emphasizes critical parameters such as flow arrangement, surface area, and material selection. Additionally, the integration of design considerations for engineering detailing as well as simulation using ANSYS software and modeling using Solidworks. …”
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Gasification of Municipal Solid Waste as an Alternative Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Case Study of Kabale Kigezi District. by Kijjambu, Isaac Newton

“…Future studies should add more detailed data on material inputs, resource use, energy consumption, and waste generated. …”
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Experimental investigation of a cooking unit integrated with thermal energy storage system by Pamella, K. Kajumba, Denis, Okello, Karidewa, Nyeinga, Ole, J. Nydal

“…Sun flower oil was used as both the heat storage material and heat transfer fluid. The heat transfer was such that hot oil flowed by gravity from the TES tank through a pipe to the bottom of the cooking unit, which was in contact with the oil. …”
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Removal of Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate from groundwater by sodium persulfate activated by hollow micron zero-valent iron: Reaction mechanism and degradation path by Chunyang Gao, Bing Wang, Jingjing Zhao, Jvfeng Li, Xianyuan Du, Jin Zheng, Quanwei Song, Jiacai Xie

“…The charge density of H-mZVI/PS degradation DEHP system was higher than that of S-mZVI/PS system, and H-mZVI exhibited a fast electron migration rate and strong electron transport ability between the solution and the interface material. The degradation of DEHP by H-mZVI/PS system was carried out jointly by the surface reaction on the surface of H-mZVI particles and the homolytic reaction led by Fe2+ ions in the solution. …”
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The role of cytokine genetic polymorphism in development of acute pancreatitis: analysis of intergenic and environmental interactions by T. A. Samgina, G. A. Zhivotova, P. M. Nazarenko, A. V. Polonikov

“…To study association interleukin-1 (IL-1) gene (rs16944), interleukin-6 (IL-6) gene (rs1800795), interleukin-10 (IL-10) gene (rs1800896) polymorphisms with development of acute pancreatitis (AP) in the Russian population. Material and methods. Whole blood samples were received from 297 AP patients and 238 healthy controls. …”
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Flexible electro-hydraulic power chips by Chao Zhang, Jionghao Chen, Changyi Xu, Tairan He, Xiaolong Zhang, Junhui Zhang, Ximing Sun, Bing Xu, Yi Zhu, Huayong Yang

“…These electro-hydraulic power chips could be arbitrarily programmed through “line-plane-body” combinations of electro-hydraulic power “diode” or “triode” modules with high output density of 10.77 kPa/g and 2.15 L/min/g, and freely fabricated into the desired shapes and functions via multi-material 3D printing technique. Demonstrations of multi-circuit mass transfer, five-finger selective cooling, bird’s multiple actuation, jellyfish’s fast swimming show electro-hydraulic power chips’ portable, powerful, and multi-circuit independent attributes. …”
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Short-term results of laparoscopic and open complete mesocolic excision with D3 lymph node dissection for left-sided colon cancer by P. V. Tsarkov, I. A. Tulina, A. Yu. Kravchenko, A. V. Leont’Yev

“…To estimate possible advantages and shortcomings of laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision with D3 lymph node dissection in the treatment of left-sided colon cancer in comparison to open approach according to analysis of short-term outcomes. Material and methods. Investigation was designed as retrospective-prospective case-control study (with analog group comparison). …”
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Results of Endometrial Sampling in Patients with Abnormal Premenopausal Hemorrhages: Analysis of 1492 Cases by Mehmet Şükrü Budak, Mehmet Baki Şentürk, Sedat Akgöl, Mehmet Nafi Sakar, Ali Emre Tahaoğlu, Cihan Toğrul, Ayhan Yıldırım

“…The diagnoses were as follows: secretory endometrium for 547 of the cases (36.7%), proliferative endometrium for 377 of the cases (25.3%), endometrial polyp for 179 of the cases (12%), irregular proliferative endometrium for 137 of the cases (9.2%), simple endometrial hyperplasia for 93 of the cases (6.2%), endometritis for 81 of the cases (5.4%), insufficient material for 58 of the cases (3.9%), complex endometrial hyperplasia for 17 of the cases (1.1%) and endometrial adenocarcinoma for 3 of the cases (0.2%). …”
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Efficacy and safety of the first domestic pegilated interferon alpha-2b «Pegaltevir» at chronic hepatitis C: pilot data of phase III clinical study by V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. N. Bessonova, P. O. Bogomolov, N. I. Geyvandova, K. V. Zhdanov, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. G. Morozov, V. D. Pasechnikov, I. Yu. Khomenko, A. V. Yagoda

“…Comparative assessment of efficacy and safety of Pegaltevir and PegIntron in within pattern of combined antiviral therapy in previously untreated patients with chronic hepatitis C.Material and methods. Overall 140 patients with chronic hepatitis C, who received no antiviral therapy previously were included in original study. …”
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Variation in soil enzyme activity with amendments of biochar and polyacrylamide in coal gangue soils by Qiuyun Fan, Na Li, Yuqing Geng, Ying Dong, ChaoYing Zhang

“…Abstract Coal gangue is a prevalent solid waste material, and its utilization presents an urgent challenge. …”
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‘Shift’ Adaptation and a New Croatian Standard for Haavikko Developmental Stages’ Timing by Ivan Bedek, Jelena Dumančić, Tomislav Lauc, Miljenko Marušić, Ivana Čuković-Bagić

“…Aim: The aim of this study was to adapt the Haavikko method as a means of improving age estimation on a representative sample of Croatian children and to establish an applicable standard for the Haavikko developmental stages. Material and methods: To achieve this objective, 1997 digital, standardized orthopantomograms of children aged 5 to 16 were collected in four Croatian cities. …”
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Ultrasound diagnostics of traumatic pancreatitis at combined trauma by O. A. Alekseyechkina, E. Ya. Dubrov, D. A. Kosolapov, V. M. Abuchina

“…To estimate state of the pancreas in patients with combined trauma, to detect signs of traumatic pancreatitis.Material and methods. Analysis of ultrasound data in 680 patients with combined trauma was carried out. …”
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Pleiotropic effects of rabeprazole at acid-related diseases by A. V. Zaborovsky, I. V. Mayev, D. N. Andreyev, L. A. Tararina

“…To study association interleukin-1 (IL-1) gene (rs16944), interleukin-6 (IL-6) gene (rs1800795), interleukin-10 (IL-10) gene (rs1800896) polymorphisms with development of acute pancreatitis (AP) in the Russian population. Material and methods. Whole blood samples were received from 297 AP patients and 238 healthy controls. …”
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