Ultrasound imaging of the perithyroid fascial space: a comparative analysis with anatomical correlations by Ying Wei, Zhen-long Zhao, Yun Niu, Li-li Peng, Yan Li, Ming-an Yu

“…A retrospective review was conducted on data from 2390 patients (631 males and 1759 females, median age 46 years, 25–75% interquartile range 26–69 years) who underwent microwave ablation for thyroid tumors, including 1436 benign nodules and 954 papillary thyroid carcinomas. Detailed descriptions of perithyroid fascial spaces and the hydrodissection strategy were provided. …”
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A multidimensional study for design of phytochemical profiling, antioxidant potential, and enzyme inhibition effects of ışgın (Rheum telianum) as an edible plant by Ahmet Zafer Tel, Kubra Aslan, Mustafa Abdullah Yılmaz, İlhami Gulcin

“…In addition to the antioxidant capacity assays, quantitative phenolic, flavonoid, and secondary metabolite were determined through spectrophotometric and LC-MS/MS chromatographic methods. IC50 values showed that both leaves and the seeds of the R. telianum have high inhibitory properties over DPPH radicals with 20.79 and 5.67 μg/mL, respectively. …”
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The Use of Neural Networks in the Diagnosis of Heart Failure Via the Analysis of Medical Data by Valentino Blanco, Aitana Iglesias

“…The three models, namely "k-means, support vector machine, and neural network," are extensively used classification methods in the domains of data mining and machine learning. …”
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Effects of defect locations and loading voltages on breakdown of GIL tri-post insulators by Zhijun Guo, Boxue Du, Zehua Wang, Yun Chen, Jianan Dong, Hucheng Liang

“…This paper investigates the effects of defect locations and loading voltages on the progression of damage channels in tri-post insulators through both experimental and simulation methods. Results show that the development of damage channels in insulators is influenced by electric field lines. …”
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Foundational contributions of Svetlana Mojsov to the GLP-1 field by George Barany, Michael J. Barany

“…Biochemist Svetlana Mojsov, both as a graduate student at The Rockefeller University under the mentorship of Bruce Merrifield during the 1970s, and as an independent investigator at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) during the 1980s, devised effective and robust methods for the chemical synthesis of the peptide hormones glucagon and glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1), along with numerous analogues of these key biomolecules. …”
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Cerebrospinal fluid and serum cytokine profiles in severe viral encephalitis with implications for refractory status epilepticus: a retrospective observational study by Peipei Huang, Fan Yang, Ruirui Dong, Lijun Wen, Qiuling Zang, Dandan Song, Junshuang Guo, Yating Wang, Ruike Zhang, Zhiping Ren, Jinjin Qin, Junfang Teng, Wang Miao

“…BackgroundTo identify new intervention targets, we explored the correlation between cytokines and the development of refractory status epilepticus (RSE) in patients with severe viral encephalitis (SVE).MethodsWe examined the characteristics of 14 cytokines in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum, analyzing their correlation with acute symptomatic seizures and prognosis. …”
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Informational support for women with endometriosis: a scoping review by Deniz Senyel, James H. Boyd, Melissa Graham

“…This scoping review aimed to map the current literature on women with endometriosis information needs, their information seeking behaviour, and the format and scope of current information resources available. Methods The scoping review was conducted using the JBI methodology for scoping reviews and reported according to the PRISMA-ScR statement. …”
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Surgical Results of Anteromedial Plate Osteosynthesis for Diaphyseal Humerus Fracture by Ujjawal Pradhan, S. G. Thejaswi, H. Papa Naik, Sunil Baliga, Nobin Kumar Sharma, Avik Chakravorty

“…This study was conducted to evaluate the viability of anteromedial plating as an alternative to anterolateral and posterior plating for diaphyseal humerus fractures. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at a tertiary care center. …”
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Allograft Reconstruction Outcome Independent of Patient’s Age by Parimal Rana, Jane Brennan, Anagh Astavans, Sneha Kuppireddy, Christina Morganti, Benjamin M Petre, Andrea Johnson, Justin J Turcotte, Daniel Redziniak

“…This study aims to investigate the relationship between age and allograft failure rates in ACLR. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 482 patients who underwent primary ACLR using a bone patella tendon bone allograft. …”
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The spatial relationship and influence mechanism of traditional villages and intangible cultural heritage: a case study of the upper reaches of the Yellow River Basin by Qianming Xue, Yuehao Huang

“…Using nuclear density, distribution equilibrium and other research methods., this paper tries to reveal the spatial relationship between TVs and ICH, and analyzes its influencing factors. …”
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Unlocking biological complexity: the role of machine learning in integrative multi-omics by Ravindra Kumar, Rajrani Ruhel, Andre J. van Wijnen

“…Machine learning and ensemble methods allow researchers to model nonlinear relationships and manage high-dimensional data, improving the precision of predictions. …”
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Experiences of nurses and patients with the implementation of the CCMDD programme by Ragosebo P. Sekopa, Robert T. Netangaheni

“…Setting: Nine of the Sekhukhune district clinics in Limpopo province, South Africa, were used as study sites. Methods: The qualitative research approach with a descriptive and explorative research design was used in this study. …”
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DIVIDEND POLICY AND MARKET VALUE OF NIGERIAN LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS by Oyewole Oladunni AJIBOYE, Yemisi F BOSUN-FAKUNLE, Johnson Kolawole OLOWOOKERE

“…An ex post facto research design was utilised while a purposive sampling approach was applied to select 12 banks out of the total population of 14 banks that were listed consistently with available data within the period of examination. Detailed information as regards market value (Tobin Q and share price) as well as dividend policy (dividend payout, dividend per share, dividend yield) of Nigerian listed banks was obtained from their annual reports together with accounts that were made public between 2011 and 2022 as well as Nigerian Exchange Group Fact Book, 2022. …”
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An intelligent spam detection framework using fusion of spammer behavior and linguistic. by Amna Iqbal, Muhammad Younas, Muhammad Kashif Hanif, Muhammad Murad, Rabia Saleem, Muhammad Aater Javed

“…Various deep learning approaches have been proposed for spam detection and classification but these methods are specialized in extracting the features but lack to capture feature dependencies effectively with other features but there is a lack of comprehensive models that integrate linguistic and behavioral features to improve the accuracy of spam detection. …”
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Drug Insurance and Psoriasis Severity: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Laurence Mainville, Hélène Veillette, Paul R. Fortin

“…**Objectives:** In patients with psoriasis treated with advanced therapy in public vs private drug insurance groups, we compared: (1) psoriasis severity scores when an advanced therapy was prescribed, (2) psoriasis severity scores at follow-up, (3) treatment response, and (4) delay between prescription and first dose of advanced therapy. **Methods:** This unicentric, retrospective cohort study included patients suffering from psoriasis treated by advanced therapy, dermatologist-prescribed between September 2015 and August 2019, in a tertiary academic care center in Québec City, Canada. …”
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Effectiveness of Spinal Stabilization Exercises on Movement Performance in Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain by Khalid Alkhathami, Yousef Alshehre, Kelli Brizzolara, Mark Weber, Sharon Wang-Price

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of spinal stabilization exercises (SSEs) on movement performance, pain intensity, and disability level in adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP). # Methods Forty participants, 20 in each group, with CLBP were recruited and randomly allocated into one of two interventions: SSEs and general exercises (GEs). …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of romosozumab for severe postmenopausal osteoporosis at very high risk of fracture in Mexico. by Juan Pablo Diaz Martinez, Therese Aubry de Maraumont, Elly Natty Sánchez, Luis Miguel Camacho Cordero, Eric Yeh

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>This study aims to assess the cost effectiveness of romosozumab versus teriparatide, both sequenced to denosumab, for the treatment of severe postmenopausal osteoporosis at very high risk of fractures in Mexican women.<h4>Methods</h4>A Markov model was used to assess the relative cost effectiveness of 1 year of romosozumab versus 2 years of teriparatide, both sequenced to denosumab for a total treatment duration of 5 years. …”
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Exploring the Psychological Side of Fentanyl: A Scoping Review to Disclose the Psychosocial Dimensions of Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl Users by Pasquale Caponnetto, Sergio Triscari, Graziella Chiara Prezzavento, Giorgia Farrugio, Chiara Farrauto, Simona Lanzafame, Giulia Schilirò, Eleonora Uccelli, Noemi Maria Vitale, Abdulnaser Fakhrou, Karim Nagi, Carmen Concerto

“…This profile will serve as a guiding force for shaping behavioral policies and public health prevention efforts necessary to face the recent pandemic. # Methods Following the PRISMA guidelines we conducted a Scoping Review focused on the following research question: What are the practical psycho-social implications of illicit fentanyl use in the global population? …”
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Detectability of Liver Steatosis and Fibrosis with Transient Elastography and Controlled Attenuation Parameter in Residents of St. Petersburg by V. P. Kovyazina, K. L. Raikhelson, M. K. Prashnova, E. V. Pazenko, L. K. Palgova, E. A. Kondrashina

“…Petersburg.Materials and methods. A prospective open single-centre population study included history, anthropometric and laboratory data on 318 outpatients aged 24—89 years (mean age 52.6 ± 14.6 years). …”
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Comparative study of autonomic function in diabetics and yoga practitioners using Ewing’s battery by Tasneem Amadawala, Charushila Rukadikar, Dileep Deshpande

“…Objective: To compare the autonomic nervous system (ANS) function between diabetic patients and regular yoga practitioners using Ewing’s battery tests. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 270 participants, divided into two groups: 135 diabetics (Group I) and 135 yoga practitioners (Group II). …”
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