Development of a Self‐Deploying Extra‐Aortic Compression Device for Medium‐Term Hemodynamic Stabilization: A Feasibility Study by Adrienne Ji, James Davies, Phuoc Thien Phan, Chi Cong Nguyen, Bibhu Sharma, Kefan Zhu, Emanuele Nicotra, Jingjing Wan, Hoang‐Phuong Phan, Christopher Hayward, Nigel H. Lovell, Thanh Nho Do

“…Current mechanical assistive devices, such as intra‐aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), offer temporary stabilization but are limited to short‐term use due to risks associated with prolonged blood contact. …”
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Experimental study on tensile performance of horizontal joint bolted connections in fully assembled modular construction reinforced concrete by RAN Mingming, KOU Guangyun, XIONG Feng, ZHANG Dongdong, LI Wei

“…In Mode IV, when the load was increased to 134.2 kN, abrupt fracture failure of the concrete at the cross-section above the operating hand-hole of the specimen was observed, with limited cracking. …”
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Study on the Corrosion Resistance and Application of Nano-Y₂O₃/Al₂O₃-Modified Anchor Rod Coatings Based on Electrodeposition Method by Xiujuan Feng, Falong Qiu

“…The hardness of the coating increased from 98.7 Hv to 347.9 Hv, and the hardness and wear resistance of the coating were improved. …”
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The substance use profiles of adults who sought mental health and addiction services through a centralized intake process in Nova Scotia (2020–2021) by Matiwos Soboka, Philip G. Tibbo, Sherry H. Stewart, Sherry H. Stewart, Sherry H. Stewart, Patryk Simon, JianLi Wang, JianLi Wang

“…BackgroundDespite the increasing substance use in Canada, our understanding of how substance use varies based on the intersections of gender, ethnicity/race, and income sources among preclinical populations remains limited. …”
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Artificial intelligence in Anatomy: Potential uses and challenges by Lubna Faisal

“…One more example of AI in anatomy teaching is ChatGPT. No doubt it increases students’ engagement, and ability to learn and has strong text analysis. …”
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NECROSIS AS A COMPLICATION OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA IN DENTISTRY by V.V. Lepsky, C. V. Osik

“…The most safe adrenaline hydrochloride 0.1% solution. In this context, the aim of our study was to investigate the causes of tissue necrosis, as complications of local anesthesia and the development of preventive measures. …”
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Cybercrime as a New Object of Statistical Analysis by A. E. Lyapin

“…The real damage from cybercrimes is currently difficult to calculate, while the number of these crimes is growing rapidly from year to year. …”
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Challenges and Obstacles in the Development of Winter Sports Tourism in the Ski Slopes of Tehran by Siavash Imeni, Leyla Asadpour Shirazi

“…These facts underscore the importance of ski tourism, which creates substantial income and plays a significant role in the labor market, especially in mountainous regions (Čerba, 2024). In this context, understanding the barriers and challenges and providing effective strategies can contribute to the development of tourism in any region (Safari Aliakbari & Sadeghi, 2023). …”
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Neurology care and the long-term outcomes of atrial fibrillation-related ischaemic stroke in China: median 3-year outcome from a high volume academic tertiary hospital by Nan Wu, Lian Zhang, Minglong Chen, Qi Wan, Zidun Wang, Fengming Wu, Xiaoyuan Gao, Yilan Yang, Mingfang Li

“…Objectives The initial medical contact of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and ischaemic stroke is often performed by neurologists. …”
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How do patients, medical assistants and physicians accept and experience tablet-based cognitive testing by medical assistants in general practice? - A qualitative study by Kristin Rolke, Carolin Rosendahl, Klaus Weckbecker, Alexander Hanke, Michael Wagner, Leon Nissen, Lara Marie Reimer, Stephan Jonas, Philipp Schaper, Jochen René Thyrian, Florian Schweizer, Judith Tillmann

“…Abstract Background Approximately 1.8 million people with dementia live in Germany and the number is expected to increase in the coming years. Between 360,000 and 440,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. …”
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In vivo Confocal Microscopy for Corneal and Ocular Surface Pathologies: A Comprehensive Review by Ramirez-Miranda A, Guerrero-Becerril J, Ramirez M, Vera-Duarte GR, Mangwani-Mordani S, Ortiz-Morales G, Navas A, Graue-Hernandez EO, Alio JL

“…Advances in imaging technologies and the integration of artificial intelligence hold the potential to overcome current limitations, enhancing its diagnostic precision and applicability. …”
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Economic burden of PTSD in the UK: a systematic review and economic analysis by Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay, Paul Montgomery-Marks, Clio Belle Weisman, Tamoghna Bose

“…The details of these costs in the UK are currently, we believe, unknown.Design Our methodology was developed collaboratively with a collaborative advisory group of clinicians, patients, carers and other stakeholders. …”
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Polyaniline/Ti₃C₂ MXene Composites with Artificial 3D Biomimetic Surface Structure of Natural Macaw Feather Applied for Anticorrosion Coatings by Chen-Cheng Chien, Yu-Hsuan Liu, Kun-Hao Luo, Ting-Yun Liu, Yi-Ting Kao, Shih-Harn Yang, Jui-Ming Yeh

“…SCE, reduces the corrosion current density (I_corr) from 1.09 µA/cm² to 0.035 µA/cm², and raises the impedance modulus at 0.01 Hz from 67 kΩ to 3794 kΩ. …”
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Efficacy and safety of compound glycyrrhizin combined with topical minoxidil for alopecia areata: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Chenqi Guo, Xiangru Gu, Junchen Li, Yingdong Wang, Xiaoya Liu, Guojing Yang, Min Zhang, Yu Zhang

“…The SALT score (MD = −10.09, 95% CI [−12.89, −7.30], p < 0.00001), serum TNF-α levels (MD = −0.99, 95% CI [−1.19, −0.39], p < 0.00001), serum IL-12 levels (MD = −8.84, 95% CI [−11.20, −6.47], p < 0.00001) and serum IFN-γ levels (MD = −7.44, 95% CI [−11.51, −3.37], p = 0.0003) were reduced, and the serum TGF-β1 levels (MD = 2.40, 95% CI [1.24, 3.57], p < 0.0001) were increased. There were no significant differences in reported adverse events, including irritant contact dermatitis (RR = 0.51, 95% CI [0.25, 1.01], p = 0.05),’ gastrointestinal reactions (RR = 2.47, 95% CI [0.49, 12.55], p = 0.28), lower limb edema (RR = 2.60, 95% CI [0.61, 11.06], p = 0.20), facial edema (RR = 2.33, 95% CI [0.61, 8.93], p = 0.22), or localized itching (RR = 0.56, 95% CI [0.18, 1.75], p = 0.32), between the two groups.Conclusion The current evidence indicates that CG combined with topical minoxidil therapy is effective and safe for AA. …”
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Protecting the Autonomy of Patients with Severe Mental Illness Through Psychiatric Advance Directive Peer-Facilitation by Nicholas Karasik

“…Guiding Distributive Justice: Capability Theory Capability theory is an account of justice opportunity that places a fundamental moral significance on individuals' ability to reach proper functioning and well-being.[52] Whether or not an individual can make use of a particular set of resources and convert them into a state of functioning depends on personal, sociopolitical, and environmental conditions ("conversion factors").[53] In this sense, liberty is not the absence of restraint from others or institutions but the freedom achieved through capability-enhancing relationships.[54] Within the context of bioethics, capability theory shifts focus toward creating circumstances by which individuals can direct their lives as they choose.[55] Acting in accordance with the principle of beneficence, peer-support specialists could enhance the capability of patients to be self-determined and autonomous, which would promote patient well-being and empowerment.[56] Those living with SMI, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are among the most disadvantaged in society, experiencing social and economic hardship related to their illness.[57] These individuals are often feared and rejected by others, which increases depression, lowers self-esteem, and engenders feelings of social isolation.[58] Compounding their challenges, especially for those facing structural inequalities, is insufficient access to appropriate mental health services supporting recovery.[59] Capability theory provides a sound justification for the resource distribution necessary to create and sustain a thriving network of peer-support specialists, to which those with SMI currently do not have access. …”
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Thermal Rejection Assessment: New Strategies for Early Detection by Irina Filz von Reiterdank, Irina Filz von Reiterdank, Irina Filz von Reiterdank, Irina Filz von Reiterdank, Rohil Jain, Rohil Jain, Eloi de Clermont-Tonnerre, Eloi de Clermont-Tonnerre, Eloi de Clermont-Tonnerre, Eloi de Clermont-Tonnerre, Alexandra Tchir, Alexandra Tchir, Curtis L. Cetrulo, Curtis L. Cetrulo, Alexandre G. Lellouch, Alexandre G. Lellouch, J. Henk Coert, Aebele B. Mink van der Molen, Shannon N. Tessier, Shannon N. Tessier, Korkut Uygun, Korkut Uygun

“…This approach may reduce the need for invasive biopsies, thereby improving patient comfort and reducing potential complications associated with current diagnostic methods.…”
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Epidemiological Situation on Cholera in the Russian Federation in 2023 and Forecast for 2024 by A. Yu. Popova, A. K. Noskov, E. B. Ezhlova, V. D. Kruglikov, E. V. Monakhova, O. S. Chemisova, A. A. Lopatin, S. M. Ivanova, O. A. Podoynitsyna, A. S. Vodop’yanov, D. A. Levchenko, I. V. Savina

“…The risks of epidemic manifestations of cholera are especially high in the territories of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation which are under ongoing emergency, due to migration processes, and the impact of other risk-forming factors that contribute to an increase in the degree of contact of the population with water bodies contaminated with cholera vibrios. …”
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Monkeypox virus (MPXV) isolation from longitudinal samples of 11 patients to infer risk of onwards transmission by Dr Helen Callaby, Dr Janie Olver, Ms Kirsty Emery, Dr Kevin Richards, Dr Marian Killip, Dr Natalie Groves, Dr Jake Dunning, Professor Malcolm G Semple, Professor J Kenneth Baillie, Dr Tommy Rampling, Dr Catherine F Houlihan

“…Human-to-human transmission occurs, primarily through contact with infectious lesions. The cycle threshold (Ct) value at which mpox virus can be isolated varies in the literature. …”
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Рreventive efficacy of interferon -2b in the COVID-19 pandemic by Zh. B. Ponezheva, A. A. Grishaeva, I. V. Mannanova, A. N. Kupchenko, S. B. Yatsyshina, S. V. Krasnova, V. V. Malynovskaya, V. G. Akimkin

“…The amount of infected people has already exceeded 48 million, and more than 1 million deaths have been registered. A steady increase of new cases of COVID-19 is currently observed on the territory of the Russian Federation. …”
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Balancing Innovation and Ethics by Anisa Patel

“…Even DNA testing company 23andMe states, “Currently 23andMe has several features that can reveal genetic evidence of Indigenous American ancestry, although they are not considered a confirmatory test or proof of such ancestry in a legal context.”[7]  These companies cannot fully confirm the accuracy of their tests in finding ancestral information and therefore should not be completely relied upon for discovering self-identity. …”
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