Monocyte Chemiluminescence Traits in Gastric Cancer by O. V. Smirnova, A. A. Sinyakov, V. V. Tsukanov

“…A study of monocyte chemiluminescent activity at variant stages of gastric cancer.Materials and methods. The study enrolled 90 gastric cancer patients and 70 healthy donors. …”
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Aetiologies and Management of Retropharyngeal Abscess in Paediatric Age Group by Prem Kumar, Abhilasha Somashekhar

“…We are reporting a case series of all the children who were diagnosed of RPA and managed successfully. Materials and methods: This is a single‑center, retrospective study conducted at the tertiary care hospital. …”
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Analysis of poisoning with OTC drugs for suicidal purposes among children and adolescents in Poland in the period 2012 - 2023 by Maria Kubicka, Paulina Polańska, Marta Gruszka, Martyna Zakrocka

“…This paper aims to analyze the prevalence, characteristics, and implications of drug poisonings in youth, focusing on social and mental health factors, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: The study is based on retrospective data collected from Polish cities published between 2014 and 2023, examining hospital admissions, demographic trends, and poisoning agents. …”
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Natural Cycle Frozen Embryo Transfer: Evaluating Optimal Protocols for Preparation and Timing by Kai N. Holder, Jessica S. Mormol, Jennifer B. Bakkensen, Mary Ellen Pavone, Kara N. Goldman, Chen Yeh, Lutfiyya N. Muhammad, Lia A. Bernardi

“…Settings and Design: This was a retrospective cohort study of blastocyst stage NC-FET cycles from October 2019 to July 2021 at a single academic fertility centre. Materials and Methods: Protocols varied between cycles across three key parameters which were evaluated as primary predictors of cycle outcomes: (1) use of letrozole for mild ovarian stimulation/ovulation induction, (2) administration of exogenous ovulation trigger versus spontaneous luteinising hormone surge and (3) transfer timing based on ovulation trigger versus sequential progesterone monitoring. …”
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Characteristics of pediatric patients with febrile convulsions admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Alanoud A. Abuhaimed, Nawaf A. Alghamdi, Ghadah I. Alhussin, Ghadah S. Alduhaimi, Fatmah Othman, Duaa M. Baarmah, Hamad A. Alkhalaf

“…The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of children who have been diagnosed with FCs and admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included pediatric patients aged between 3 months and 5 years who presented to the emergency department of King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and were admitted to hospital with FC diagnosis during 2015 to 2021. …”
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mecA and PVL genes in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from clinical specimens: a cross-sectional hospital based study from Nepal by Sirjana Adhikari, Supriya Sharma, Sanjib Adhikari, Sanjit Shrestha, Dwij Raj Bhatta

“…We aimed to determine the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of MRSA isolated from patients attending a burn center and to detect mecA and PVL genes among MRSA isolates. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional hospital based study was conducted on 1950 clinical samples collected from hospital inpatients and outpatients of Kirtipur Hospital, which is a burn specialist hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal. …”
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The effect of local propolis irrigation as an adjunct to scaling and root planning on alveolar bone loss in experimental periodontitis in rats (A biochemical and histological stu... by Khadeeja Mohammed Ali, Zewar Ahmad Saleh, Jalal Ali Jalal

“…The irrigation materials were locally applied three times daily for 11 days After removal of the ligature, SRP was performed in gp2 and gp3. …”
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Functionalized Separators Boosting Electrochemical Performances for Lithium Batteries by Zixin Fan, Xiaoyu Chen, Jingjing Shi, Hui Nie, Xiaoming Zhang, Xingping Zhou, Xiaolin Xie, Zhigang Xue

“…The adhesion of coating materials with the separators and wettability of the modified separators prepared from the three methods are compared. …”
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Phytochemical components and antibacterial activity of two populations of Senecio vulgaris L. essential oils as traditional medicine plant by Fatemeh Hajmoradi, Hamed Fathi, Foozieh Moghadami

“…This research seeks to analyze and compare the essential oil compositions and antibacterial characteristics of two distinct populations of S. vulgaris. Materials and Methods: Essential oils were obtained from the above-ground parts of these populations through hydrodistillation, and their chemical constituents were examined using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. …”
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EFFICACY AND ADAPTATION OF E-LEARNING IN INDIAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS DURING COVID-19 by Jayashree Saha, Papori Baruah

“…Many (about 62 percent) reported that through assignments and study materials, it is difficult to clear the concepts, especially in the case of practical subjects. …”
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Economic Council of Mongolia: on the 100th Anniversary of its Establishment by Keemya V. Orlova

“…The purpose of the article is a preliminary overview of the activities of the Economic Council, highlighting the main forms of its work. The article uses materials from the State National Archive of Mongolia, published scientific literature. …”
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Large Rearrangements in Genes Responsible for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, <i>MUTYH</i>-Associated Polyposis and Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome in Russian Patients by A. N. Loginova, Yu. A. Shelygin, V. P. Shubin, A. M. Kuzminov, D. Yu. Pikunov, T. A. Saveleva, A. S. Tsukanov

“…Аim: to reveal the rate of large rearrangements in the genes responsible for familial adenomatous polyposis, MUTYH-associated polyposis and Peutz–Jeghers syndrome.Materials and methods. The MLPA method was used for identification of large rearrangements. …”
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection Symptoms in Pregnancy and Maternal and Neonatal Complications Due to COVID-19: A Systematic Review by Sepideh Miraj, Azadeh Asgarian, Abolfazl Mohammadbeigi, Maryam Derakhshani

“…Settings and Design: A developing and low-income country and a systematic review. Materials and Methods: International scientific databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar were searched in a systematic review manner. …”
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Frequency and characteristics of anemia in hypothyroid patients: A cross-sectional study by Abdullah S. Babaker, Reem M. Al-Qahtani

“…This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of anemia in hypothyroid patients and describe the factors associated with anemia in those patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed the electronic health records (EHRs) of all the patients attending the Outpatient Department of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2022. …”
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Novel Optimization Algorithms Usage to Model the Compressive Strength of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete in Machine Learning Technique: Support Vector Regression by Tianhua Zhou, Dorota Mozyrska

“…Selecting environmentally-friendly concrete materials seems one of the prevalent methods used worldwide. …”
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The Clinical Outcome of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Laminectomy for Single-level Lumbar Canal Stenosis with Grade 1 and 2 Spondylolisthesis by Ashok Sharma, Tarachand Suthar, Mudit Mathur, Vishnu Mittal, Shiv Bhagwan Sharma, Gaurav Mehta

“…The two main approaches to surgical intervention include decompression (laminectomy only) and decompression with fusion (transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion [TLIF]). Materials and Methods: The study was done under the Department of Orthopedics at SRG Hospital, Jhalawar (Rajasthan, India), between May 2019 and November 2022. …”
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Metallurgical assessment of Al-Zr-Y alloys for laser-based processing by J.T. Hierlihy, I.W. Donaldson, D.P. Bishop

“…Historically, several such materials were premised on alloys that incorporated transition metal (TM) additions which formed refractory aluminides as the principal strengthening addition. …”
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Association between Late Manifestations of Testicular Dysgenesis Syndrome and Anogenital Distance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Carolina Arissa Tsutida, Ana Carolina Bernard Veiga, Anderson Joel Martino-Andrade, Diancarlos Pereira de Andrade, Rosiane Guetter Mello, Juliane Centeno Müller

“…Aims: The objective of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between late manifestations of TDS and reduced anogenital/anoscrotal distance. Materials and Methods: The present study is a systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Food Safety Analysis of Milk and Beef in Southwestern Uganda by Phyllis Candy, Natabo, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Sarah, Namubiru, Dickson Stuart, Tayebwa, Andrew, Tamale, Pwaveno H., Bamaiyi

“…In this study, we established levels of lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), and iron (Fe) in milk and beef and obtained the estimated daily intake (EDI) and incremental lifetime cancer risk (ILCR) as measures of risk to the Ugandan population. Materials and Methods. +is was a cross-sectional study in which a total of 40 samples of milk and beef were collected from Bushenyi district in southwestern Uganda. …”
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Effect of Discarded Group B and Group D Car Category Tyre Rubber Chippings as Partial Replacement for Coarse Aggregates in M25 Concrete. by Wancha, Vicent

“…The current research is primarily focused on replacing natural aggregates with sustainable aggregates like (coconut shells, Oil Palm Shells,) and solid wastes like (E-waste, used Rubbers, and recycled Ceramic Tiles) in order to produce good concrete while keeping in mind and to save natural materials for future generations. Utilizing the aforementioned recyclable and commercial waste aggregates can help prevent garbage from being dumped on the ground, reduce groundwater pollution, and lighten concrete by reducing its density. …”
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