Capacitive deionisation for water desalination review: experimental and simulation by Rokhsareh Akbarzadeh, Mathias Ernst, Robert Meißner, Bodo Fiedler

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Sensitivity and specificity of a novel classifier for the early diagnosis of dengue. by Nguyen Minh Tuan, Ho Thi Nhan, Nguyen Van Vinh Chau, Nguyen Thanh Hung, Ha Manh Tuan, Ta Van Tram, Nguyen Le Da Ha, Phan Loi, Han Khoi Quang, Duong Thi Hue Kien, Sonya Hubbard, Tran Nguyen Bich Chau, Bridget Wills, Marcel Wolbers, Cameron P Simmons

“…<h4>Background</h4>Dengue is the commonest arboviral disease of humans. …”
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Evaluation of Fiber Post Exposure on Coronal Microleakage of Endodontically Treated Teeth: An In Vitro Study by Nafise Elmamooz, Mehrnaz Karimi Afshar, Mohammad Amin Eslami

“…Background: Coronal leakage is a significant cause of failure in endodontically treated teeth, and studies have reported the different effects of aqueous environments and occlusal forces on fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) materials. …”
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Association between socioeconomic indicators and pulse wave velocity (PWV) measurements in population studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Galatia Photiou, Panayiotis Kouis, Zoi Papasavva, Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos, Nicos Middleton, Andrie G. Panayiotou

“…Methods In this systematic review and meta-analysis, evidence was retrieved from cross-sectional and cohort studies on the association of SES indicators (both single and composite) with arterial stiffness. …”
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Effects of beta-blockers on heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a meta-analysis. by Feng Liu, Yanmei Chen, Xuguang Feng, Zhonghua Teng, Ye Yuan, Jianping Bin

“…<h4>Background</h4>Effects of beta-blockers on the prognosis of the heart failure patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) remain controversial. …”
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Association of the cardiometabolic index with sarcopenia among U.S. adults: NHANES 2011-2018 findings. by Qing Zhao, Yue Xu, Xiaotian Chen

“…<h4>Background</h4>The cardiometabolic index (CMI), initially devised as a diagnostic tool for diabetes mellitus, has evolved into a composite biomarker for evaluating metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease risk. …”
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Prognostic significance of eosinophil-to-platelet ratio and C-reactive protein in predicting adverse events during acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A c... by M Yogesh, D Kadalarasu, Naresh Makwana, Iva S. Chatterjee

“…Background Biomarkers like sarcopenia, eosinopenia and C-reactive protein (CRP) may predict major adverse events including intubation, ICU admission, mortality and readmission in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations. …”
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Associations between β-Blocker Therapy at Discharge and Long-Term Follow-Up Outcomes in Patients with Unstable Angina Pectoris by Lei Liu, Xiaosong Ding, Hui Chen, Weiping Li, Hongwei Li

“…Background. The effects of β-blockers in patients with unstable angina pectoris (UAP) are unclear. …”
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A Correlational Study between Chest Computed Tomography Severity Score and Laboratory Biomarker among COVID-19 Patient Admitted to a Tertiary Care Institute in a Tribal Belt of Cen... by Md. Naushad Alam, Shagufta Khatoon, Akash Verma, Hemlata Thakur, V. K. Manwani

“…Background: COVID-19 an emerging viral disease is a new challenge before the world. …”
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The clinical impact of cerebellar grey matter pathology in multiple sclerosis. by Alfredo Damasceno, Benito Pereira Damasceno, Fernando Cendes

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate the clinical and cognitive impact of cerebellar grey-matter pathology in multiple sclerosis patients.<h4>Methods</h4>Forty-two relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patients and 30 controls underwent clinical assessment including the Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite, Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and cerebellar functional system (FS) score, and cognitive evaluation, including the Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT) and the Symbol-Digit Modalities Test (SDMT). …”
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Genetic structure of different ethnic populations at the frontotemporal dementia risk loci. by Volodymyr Mavrych, Maryam Alamil, Olena Bolgova, Volodymyr Dvornyk

“…<h4>Background and purpose</h4>Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder affecting behavior, language, and cognition. …”
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Who Needs to Be Allocated in ICU after Thoracic Surgery? An Observational Study by Liana Pinheiro, Ilka Lopes Santoro, Sonia Maria Faresin

“…The aims of this study were to identify predictive factors for effective use of ICU admission after lung resection and to develop a risk composite measure to predict its effective use. Methods. 120 adult patients undergoing elective lung resection were enrolled in an observational prospective cohort study. …”
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Combined modalities for the rapid diagnosis of patients with suspected tuberculous lymphadenitis: A cross-sectional study by Mohsin Hasan Sayed, Kavita Sane

“…Background In settings with high burden of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, the use of various diagnostic modalities can result in superior and quick diagnosis leading to prompt initiation of treatment. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Bisphenol-A Released from Five Different Orthodontic Aligners - An In vitro Study Using Gas Chromatography Coupled with Mass Spectrometry by SD Milling Tania, S Ashwin Kumar, S Veerasankar, C Priya Dharshini, Mary Sheloni Missier, C Dhanalakshmi

“…Background: Bisphenol A (BPA) monomer is used during the production of a wide variety of orthodontic materials such as composites, aesthetic brackets, and thermoplastic aligners; its release from incomplete polymerisation and resin degradation poses serious health risks. …”
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Correlation of Cognition With Disability and Physical Performance in Patients With Relapsing-Remitting MS by Marko Luostarinen, Anne M Portaankorva, Pirjo Urpilainen, Saara Takala, Mika Venojärvi

“…Objective This study aimed to investigate the association between cognition, disability, and physical performance in relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) patients. Methods A total of 41 patients with RRMS with an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) level of 0-5.5 and 20 healthy controls completed the MS Functional Composite (MSFC) test and the Symbol Digit Modality Test (SDMT). …”
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A pilot evaluation of the artificial intelligence system CAD-EYE to optically characterise lesions in inflammatory bowel disease surveillance by Sherman Picardo, Shankar Menon, Kenji So, Kannan Venugopal, Wendy Cheng, Krish Ragunath

“…Background: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have an increased risk of colorectal cancer. …”
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Development and validation of Restless Legs Syndrome Diary for the assessment of severity and course of symptoms – A cross-sectional study by Chandni Sharma, Vijay Krishnan, Lokesh Kumar Saini, Niraj Kumar, Ravi Gupta

“…Background: The clinical course and severity of restless legs syndrome (RLS) are variable. …”
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Decomposing delayed first marriage and birth across cohorts: The role of increased employment instability among men in Japan by Ryota Mugiyama

“…BACKGROUND: Increased employment instability over recent decades has been argued to contribute to delayed family formation. …”
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Direct Restorations, Endodontics, and Bleaching: Materials and Techniques Used by General Dentists of New Zealand by Carolina Loch, Jithendra Ratnayake, Arthi Veerasamy, Peter Cathro, Robert Lee, Paul A. Brunton

“…Background. To investigate the selection and use of direct restorative materials, endodontic techniques adopted, and approaches to bleaching by general dentists in New Zealand. …”
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Monomer release from resin based dental restorative materials exposed to radiation by Busra Gulec, Pinar Gul, Burak Erdemci

“…Abstract Background In patients receiving head and neck radiotherapy, ensuring and maintaining oral hygiene is very important to minimize oral complications. …”
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