Whitening Efficiency of Papain and Bromelain Gels in Removing Dental Stains by Stanca Cuc, Codruta Sarosi, Ioan Petean, Amalia Moldovan, Cecilia Bacali, Sorin Claudiu Man

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Role of a route map in learning lumbar spinal ultrasonography: a study protocol for a randomised, controlled teaching study by Yuelun Zhang, Jiao Zhang, Si Chen, Xulei Cui, Gang Tan

“…The primary outcome is the composite learning score, which will be measured when group 1 participants fill out questionnaire Q2 after traditional training and group 2 participants fill out questionnaire Q3 after training with the route map. …”
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Differentiating biomarker features and familial characteristics of B-SNIP psychosis Biotypes by David A. Parker, Rebekah L. Trotti, Jennifer E. McDowell, Sarah K. Keedy, Matcheri S. Keshavan, Godfrey D. Pearlson, Elliot S. Gershon, Elena I. Ivleva, Ling-Yu Huang, Kodiak Sauer, S. Kristian Hill, John A. Sweeney, Carol A. Tamminga, Brett A. Clementz

“…Canonical discriminant analysis described composite bio-factors that simplified group comparisons: “Pattern-2” (high antisaccade errors, low BACS, high ongoing EEG) captured Biotype-2, “Pattern-1” (low ERP amplitudes, low intrinsic EEG) captured Biotype-1, and “Pattern-3” (low frontal P3 complex, accentuated S2 ERP, faster saccadic reaction times) captured Biotype-3. …”
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Short- and mid-term outcomes after redo surgical valve replacement by Pardis Sadeghi, Ali Hosseinsabet, Reza Mohseni-Badalabadi, Arash Jalali, Ahmad Vakili-Basir, Mina Pashang, Negar Omidi, Jamshid Bagheri, Mohammadjavad Mehrabanian

“…Clinical, intraoperative, and laboratory data were analyzed to assess all-cause mortality, major adverse events (MAE), and a composite of prosthetic valve thrombosis, embolic events, and major hemorrhage (TEH), along with their predictors. …”
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Post-Discharge Cardiovascular Complications in Noncardiac Surgery: Incidence and Prediction by D. A. Sokolov, I. A. Kozlov

“…Results. The composite outcome was recorded in 33 % of cases and cardiac death occurred in 6.8 %. …”
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Restoration of limited defects of the cartilage with the use of cell-engineered constructs by S. A. Gerasimov, N. A. Tenilin, D. Ia. Aleynik, S. N. Bugrov, N. Iu. Shirokova, A. A. Zykin

“…Aim: to develop a three-dimensional composite cell-engineered constructs (CEC) for restoration of limited defects of the cartilage in experiment.Materials and methods. …”
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Exploring Ethical, Cultural, and Transnational Competence Among International Healthcare Management Students: An Australian Perspective by Howard M, Tan KL, Jayasekara R

“…A cross-sectional survey of 35 international postgraduate health services management students collected quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were summarized using descriptive statistics, while thematic analysis, informed by the Gioia methodology, was applied to qualitative responses.Results: Key ethical challenges identified included healthcare inequity, resource allocation, and patient safety. …”
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Protocol for a multicentre, randomised, parallel-control, superiority trial comparing administration of clotting factor concentrates with a standard massive haemorrhage protocol in... by Neil Parry, Andrew Beckett, Jo Carroll, Homer Tien, Jeannie Callum, Andrew Petrosoniak, Damon Scales, Luis Teodoro da Luz, Keyvan Karkouti, Paul T Engels, Hans-Peter Hucke, Deep Grewal, Bruce Schwartz, Henry Peng

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Exercise Right Ventricular‐Pulmonary Arterial Coupling and Functional Outcome in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Secondary Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation by Carlo Fino, Diego Bellavia, Michele D'Alonzo, Maurizio Merlo, Vito D. Bruno, Julien Magne, Massimo Caputo, Amedeo Terzi, Michele Senni, Samuele Bichi, Caterina Simon, Edoardo Sciatti, Giovanni Marchetto, Attilio Iacovoni, Philippe Pibarot

“…The receiver operating characteristic analysis found a preoperative exercise TAPSE/PA systolic pressure <0.34 predicted the lowest quartile of the 6‐minute walking test in the long term (sensitivity: 79%; specificity: 100%) as well as a composite outcome of heart failure and death from any cause (positive predictive value: 91.3%, negative predictive value: 100%). …”
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Computational Modeling of Biomass Fast Pyrolysis in Fluidized Beds with Eulerian Multifluid Approach by Cesar M. Venier, Erick Torres, Gastón G. Fouga, Rosa A. Rodriguez, Germán Mazza, Andres Reyes Urrutia

“…Simplified kinetic schemes consistently underestimated TAR yields by up to 20% and overestimated CHAR and GAS yields compared to experimental data (which is shown for different biomass compositions and different operating conditions) and can be significantly improved by redefining the reaction scheme. …”
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Effects of partial silage replacement with corn stover pellets on the rumen microbiota and serum metabolome of breeding cows by Chenyue Jiao, Changze Cui, Youpeng Qi, Meixian Zhang, Pengcheng Zhao, Shaopeng Chen, Xiangyan Wang, Jiang Hu, Jiang Hu, Bingang Shi, Bingang Shi, Ting Liu, Ting Liu, Zhidong Zhao, Zhidong Zhao, Fangfang Zhao, Fangfang Zhao

“…IntroductionStraw pellet ration replacing part of silage is of great significance for farmers to save farming costs and solve the lack of feed resources. A comprehensive analysis of rumen microbial and serum metabolite compositions is conducted to promote the development of the modern breeding cows-feeding industry.MethodsIn this study, 18 healthy 2-year-old Simmental breeding cows weighing 550 ± 20 kg were selected and randomly divided into two groups. …”
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Design of a phase III, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial of BI 1015550 in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (FIBRONEER-IPF) by Toby M Maher, Michael Kreuter, Vincent Cottin, Susanne Stowasser, Marlies S Wijsenbeek, Yi Liu, Fernando J Martinez, Luca Richeldi, Arata Azuma, Justin M Oldham, Claudia Valenzuela, Maud Gordat, Donald F Zoz

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Effect of spatial differentiation of plant communities on PM2.5 and O3 in urban green spaces in Beijing, China by Jianbin Pan, Shuyu Chen, Nuo Xu, Meijing Cheng, Xian Wang, Jingwen Lan, Rui Wang, Yajie Wang

“…The study entailed an analysis of the interrelationships between the plant community structures, types, and PM2.5, O3, and PM2.5–O3 compound data. …”
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The Ross Procedure in Active Infective Endocarditis: A Comparison With Conventional Prostheses by Hiromu Kehara, MD, PhD, Mohammed Kashem, MD, PhD, Huaqing Zhao, PhD, Sebastian A. Iturra, MD, Suyog A. Mokashi, MD, Ravishankar Raman, MD, Roh Yanagida, MD, PhD, Kewal Krishan, MD, Norihisa Shigemura, MD, PhD, Yoshiya Toyoda, MD, PhD

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High-Breakdown and Low-Leakage 4H-SiC MOS Capacitor Based on HfO₂/SiO₂ Stacked Gate Dielectric in Trench Structures by Qimin Huang, Yunduo Guo, Anfeng Wang, Lin Gu, Zhenyu Wang, Chengxi Ding, Yi Shen, Hongping Ma, Qingchun Zhang

“…X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis of the gate dielectrics revealed almost identical Hf 4f core levels for both HfO₂ and the SiO₂/HfO₂ composite dielectrics, suggesting that the SiO₂ interlayer and the SiC substrate had minimal impact on the electronic structure of the HfO₂ film. …”
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An adaptive multiarm randomised trial of biomedical and psychosocial interventions to improve convalescence following severe acute malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa: Co-SAM trial... by Paul Kelly, Lisa Langhaug, Marko Kerac, Helen Jones, Robert Ntozini, Laura Mwalekwa, Mutsa Bwakura-Dangarembizi, Beatrice Amadi, Deophine Ngosa, Nivea Chulu, Ellen Besa, Kuda Mutasa, Andrew J Prendergast, Virginia Sauramba, Eddington Mpofu, Bernard Chasekwa, Andreck Tembo, Gwendolyn Nayame, Sophreen Mwaba, Lydia Kazhila, Babak Choodari-Oskooei, Philip Ayieko, Batsirai Mutasa, Indi Trehan, Florence D Majo, Naume V Tavengwa, Thomas Jaki, Kirkby D Tickell, Benson O Singa, Dalton Wamalwa, Gerard Bryan Gonzales, Judd Walson, Doreen Rwigi, Melanie Smuk, Tim Brown, James Berkley, Sunhurai Mukwambo, Gertrude Tawodzera, Kavita Datta, Wedu Ndebele, Chishala Chabala, Churchil Nyabinda, James M Njunge, Julius Nyaoke, Eric Ochola, Molly Timbwa, Narshion Ngao, Sofia Muyemayema, Louisa Mudawarima, Shepherd Mudzingwa, Mukumbi Mutenda, Lucia K Keter, Tracy Naomi Phiri, Evans Mudibo, Aaron Tembo, Chris Oduol, Isabella Cordani, Sekai Chaparira, Athel Kamuti, Dorothy Murungu, Grace Gerema, Lovemore Chingonda, Courage Chiorera, Brenda Chivare, Gladys Ushe, Winmore Chiroodza, Melody Magonde, Hazel Zifesho, Simbarashe Mukorera, Perpetual Ngalande, Mary Phiri, Andrew Chisanga, Susan Kawinga, Martha Chola, Salia Kanunga, Nasilele Namatama, Florence Zulu, Chambah Ilunga, Catherine Achieng Otieno, Phlona Anyango Amam, Charles Mutinda Nganga, Emmanuel Odhiambo, Eveline Okado, Mary Nyathi, Edward Chabu

“…The primary composite outcome is death, hospitalisation or failed nutritional recovery within 24 weeks post-randomisation. …”
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Herbal medicine and pattern identification for treating COVID-19: a rapid review of guidelines by Lin Ang, Hye Won Lee, Jun Yong Choi, Junhua Zhang, Myeong Soo Lee

“…This review aimed to summarize and analyze the herbal formulae provided by the guidelines for their pattern identifications (PIs) and compositions of herbs to treat patients with COVID-19. …”
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Performance of functionalized CNT membranes for desalination - Parametric effects and Artificial neural network modelling by Deepa Durairaj, Santhosh Paramasivam, Natarajan Rajamohan, Manivasagan Rajasimman, Ragothaman M. Yennamalli, Roberto Baccoli, Gianluca Gatto

“…Isothermal analysis was conducted to evaluate the membranes' performance in removing dissolved sodium chloride in de-ionized water. …”
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Pengaruh Perubahan Curah Hujan terhadap Produktivitas Padi Sawah di Kalimantan Barat by Fanni Aditya, Evi Gusmayanti, Jajat Sudrajat

“…The variability equation accompanied by correlation and composite analysis was used in the analysis. The result shows that the variability of annual rainfall in Mempawah and Kubu Raya falls in the low category. …”
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Evaluation of the impact of the GRACE risk score on the management and outcome of patients hospitalised with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome in the UK: protocol of the UKG... by Deborah D Stocken, Chris P Gale, David Brieger, Keith AA Fox, Derek P Chew, Andrew T Yan, Harry Hemingway, Shaun G Goodman, Colin C Everett, Catherine Reynolds, Catherine Fernandez, Linda Sharples, Kathryn Carruthers

“…UKGRIS will recruit a minimum of 3000 patients from at least 30 English National Health Service hospitals and collect healthcare data from national electronic health records. The co-primary endpoints are the use of guideline-indicated therapies, and the composite of cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, new onset heart failure hospitalisation or cardiovascular readmission at 12 months. …”
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