The effect of Clostridium difficile infection on the course of liver cirrhosis by A. A. Driga, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin

“…To estimate the frequency of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection and its effect on severity and pattern of complications at the compensated liver cirrhosis (LC). Material and methods. The original study included overall 47 patients with decompensated LC (Child-Pugh class B - 27 patients and class C - 20 patients). …”
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CHANGES IN HOUSEHOLD AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT CONSUMPTION AND SAVINGS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE EUROPEAN UNION by Boris Crnković, Juraj Rašić, Sofija Turjak

“…This paper uses univariate statistical methods to define the differences between the EU member states and their private and public consumption expenditure and net savings. …”
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Cellular electron tomography of the apical complex in the apicomplexan parasite Eimeria tenella shows a highly organised gateway for regulated secretion. by Alana Burrell, Virginia Marugan-Hernandez, Richard Wheeler, Flavia Moreira-Leite, David J P Ferguson, Fiona M Tomley, Sue Vaughan

“…Using a combination of cellular electron tomography and serial block face-scanning electron microscopy (SBF-SEM) we have reconstructed the entire apical end of Eimeria tenella sporozoites; we report a detailed dissection of the three- dimensional organisation of the conoid and show there is high curvature of the tubulin-containing fibres that might be linked to the unusual comma-shaped arrangement of protofilaments. …”
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Antimicrobial efficacy of superoxide water as an intracanal irrigant in primary anterior teeth against facultative anaerobes: A randomized clinical trial by Deepika Narasimha Chari, Bhavna Haresh Dave

“…Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of superoxide water (SOW) to 1% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and 2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX-G) when used as RC irrigants in primary anterior teeth against facultative anaerobes. Materials and Methods: A triple-blinded randomized clinical trial was carried out among children between the age groups of 3 and 7 years. …”
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No Apparent Workup for most new Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules in US Commercially-Insured Patients by Bruce S. Pyenson, Carol M. Bazell, Michael J. Bellanich, Melissa A. Caplen, Javier J. Zulueta

“…**Objectives:** To examine the pattern and cost of IPN workup in real-world practice using insurer administrative claims data for commercially-insured individuals. **Methods:** The primary source for this retrospective observational study was the MarketScan® 2013-2016 databases, which include information on 28 to 47 million insured lives. …”
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Fresh and Mechanical Characteristics of Eco-efficient GPC Incorporating Nano-silica: An Overview by Hiwa Hamid Sharif

“…To improve the overall performance of geopolymer concrete several methods have been investigated including using nanomaterials to enhance the chemical reactivity of the geopolymer concrete mixture and provide fine particles to fill nanopores and voids. …”
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THE ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF NON-TARIFF BARRIERS ON BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA TRADE WITHIN CEFTA 2006 by Senija Nuhanović, Mirnesa Baraković Burikić

“…This paper presents the research results obtained on the basis of processing the secondary data sources using quantitative and qualitative methods. To check the main and supporting hypotheses we used the Spearman's correlation coefficient. …”
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Neonatal presentations to the paediatric emergency department in Singapore by Jia Mei Vanessa Lim, Vigil James, Yong Jie Edwin Yeo, Yi Mei Low, Yi Rong Chew, Sashikumar Ganapathy

“…Introduction: This study aimed to characterise neonatal paediatric emergency department (PED) visits, analyse the main paediatric illnesses and establish associations of these demographics with the readmission rates and severity of their presentation. Methods: A retrospective analysis of neonates (aged <28 days) presenting to the PEDs of our hospital over seven months was performed. …”
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Qiraat 'Ashr and The Determination of The Concepts of Nasakh and Mansukh by Ismail Abd Halim, Azhar Muhammad, M. Jismani Yusoff

“…It is analyzed through the istinbat and tarjih methods. The study results found that the difference in Qiraat 'Ashr in verse 106 of surah al-Baqarah is very influential in setting the concept of abrogation and mansukh while supporting the majority of scholars. …”
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A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL EXPERIENCE OF TRANSVERSEABDOMINAL PLANE (TAP) BLOCK VERSUS LOCAL ANESTHESIAINFILTRATION AT SURGICAL SITE IN OPEN APPENDICECTOMIES by Rabia Tabassum et al

“… OBJECTIVE: To know the duration of analgesia of right-sided transversus abdominis plane block versus local anaesthetic infiltration around incision site after open appendicectomy. METHODS: A double blind, randomized controlled study conducted in the operation theatre of a private hospital, during 8 months period from January 2017 till August 2017. …”
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Formative evaluation of the regional development planning policies: A study on the consistency of the regional development planning in Kebumen regency by Alizar Isna, Soesilo Zauhar, Bambang Supriyono, Hermawan Hermawan

“…This study uses qualitative research methods. The selection of informants used purposive and snow-ball sampling. …”
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Volatile gas scavenging in the paediatric intensive care unit: Occupational health and safety assessment by Katherine Reise, Jason Macartney, Richard La, Angela Jerath, Marat Slessarev, Brian H. Cuthbertson, Saptharishi Lalgudi Ganesan, Nicole K. McKinnon

“…However, the effectiveness of scavenging systems in the presence of humidifiers in the ventilator circuit is unknown. # Approach (Methods) We performed a bench study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Deltasorb® scavenging system in the presence of isoflurane and active humidity by simulating both infant and child ventilator test settings. …”
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Effectiveness of a Simplified ESP Curriculum for Adult Learners by Khalid A. Alghamdi

“…The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative proficiency assessments with qualitative insights from interviews and classroom observations. …”
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Gut Microbiota and its Metabolites in Pathogenesis of NAFLD by M. S. Reshetova, O. Yu. Zolnikova, V. T. Ivashkin, K. V. Ivashkin, S. A. Appolonova, T. L. Lapina

“…This literature review presents the results of recent studies in the field of metabolomics in patients with NAFLD. A more detailed understanding of the role of individual metabolites or their combinations in the NAFLD pathogenesis will allow us to determine the vector of further diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for this nosology. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of Apixaban for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation in Algeria by Yazid Aoudia, Thitima Kongnakorn, Evie Merinopoulou, Mohamed Said Bettayeb, Sid Ahmed Kherraf

“…**Objectives:** The objective of this study was to estimate the economic implications of using apixaban compared to other anti-coagulations to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with AF from the perspective of the Algerian payer. **Methods:** A previously published Markov model was adapted to the Algerian setting. …”
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Understanding cannabis use in Singapore: profile of users and drug progression by Doris Xin Yi Chia, Charis Wei Ling Ng, Pezhummoottil Vasudevan Nair Asharani, Sabina Au Yong, Jun Wen Tan, Noor Azizah Bte Zainuldin, Samuel Kee Guan Chua, Lambert Tchern Kuang Low, Christopher Cheng Soon Cheok, Gomathinayagam Kandasami

“…Accordingly, this study aimed to understand the profile of cannabis users in Singapore and explore the effects of cannabis use on drug progression. Methods: A total of 450 participants who had used cannabis at least once in their lifetime were recruited from the National Addictions Management Service, prisons, the Community Rehabilitation Centre and halfway houses from August 2017 to May 2018. …”
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Coronavirus disease 2019 in kidney transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Quan Yao Ho, Rehena Sultana, Tung Lin Lee, Sobhana Thangaraju, Terence Kee, Htay Htay

“…Introduction: The clinical presentation and outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) have not been well studied. Methods: We performed a meta-analysis to examine the presenting features, outcomes and the effect of treatment on outcomes of KTRs with COVID-19. …”
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Can a Modified Y-Balance Test Predict Running Overuse Injuries over the Course of a Division I Collegiate Cross-Country Season? by Hanz Tao, Creighton Thompson, Steven Weber

“… # Study Design Prospective case-control study # Methods Participants from a Division I XC team were screened for mYBT performance in four directions: anterior (AN), posteromedial (PM), posterolateral (PL), and posterior (PO). …”
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Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Volar Barton Fracture: A Clinical Study by Afzaal Rafeeq Ansari, Ashok Rawat, Utsav Aman

“…The objective of the study is to assess the functional and clinical outcome of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) by buttress T-plate in the treatment of volar Barton’s fracture of the wrist. Materials and Methods: Between March 2019 and January 2022, a total of 20 cases of volar Barton’s fracture were operated at Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow. …”
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Comparative study of stability models for identifying stable spring wheat genotypes in diverse conditions by Vijay Kamal Meena, Ram Kumar Sharma, Subhash Chand, Shahil Kumar, Kapil Choudhary

“…Parametric and nonparametric stability analysis methods, along with advanced techniques like AMMI and GGE biplot analysis, were employed to understand genotype-environment interactions. …”
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