The Synthesis, Crystal Structure, Modification, and Cytotoxic Activity of α-Hydroxy-Alkylphosphonates by Zsuzsanna Szalai, Anna Sára Kis, Angéla Takács, László Kőhidai, Konstantin Karaghiosoff, Mátyás Czugler, László Drahos, György Keglevich

“…The additions were performed in three different ways: in liquid phase using triethylamine as the catalyst (1), on the surface of Al₂O₃/KF solid catalyst (2), or by a MW-assisted Na₂CO₃-catalyzed procedure (3). In most of the cases, our methods were more efficient and more robust than those applied in the literature. …”
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Sleep Bruxism and Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Shared Pathophysiology or Coincidence? by Piotr Marcjasz, Anna Bioły, Agnieszka Buliszak, Monika Babczyńska, Ewa Chodkowska, Kinga Bielas

“…Aim: This narrative review examines the relationship between SB and OSA to determine if SB and OSA share underlying mechanisms or simply coexist by chance. Materials and Methods: A literature review was conducted using the databases such as Pubmed and Google Scholar. …”
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Radiotherapy in selected non-oncological neurological disorders – efficacy and safety by Klaudia Kulig, Maksymilian Wiśniowski, Aneta Redner, Michal Popiel, Kamil Dziekoński, Patrycja Zwierzchlewska, Kacper Buczek, Kamila Smala, Dominik Stanibuła, Ada Wiśniowska

“…Advances in stereotactic techniques such as Gamma Knife and CyberKnife allow for precise functional targeting, opening possibilities in diseases like Alzheimer’s disease (AD), drug-resistant epilepsy, and trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and ClinicalTrials.gov. …”
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Post-Vaccination Anaphylaxis in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Flavia Pennisi, Anna Carole D’Amelio, Rita Cuciniello, Stefania Borlini, Luigi Mirzaian, Giovanni Emanuele Ricciardi, Massimo Minerva, Vincenza Gianfredi, Carlo Signorelli

“…Across all studies, 262 anaphylactic cases were reported, with 153 cases related to influenza vaccines, followed by herpes zoster virus vaccines (38 cases) and yellow fever vaccines (29 cases). …”
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The Value of Pepsinogen in GC Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ling Liu, Junjie Lang, Yuelong Jin, Yan Chen, Weiwei Chang, Yingshui Yao, Jiegen Yu

“…Results. A total of 19 studies were finally included from a total of 169,009 cases. …”
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3D Printing in Nasal Reconstruction: Application-Based Evidence on What Works, When, and Why by Raisa Chowdhury, Nisreen Al-Musaileem, Karanvir S. Raman, Dana Al-Majid, Philip Solomon, Richard Rival

“…This review explores the applications, benefits, and challenges of integrating 3D printing in nasal reconstruction. <b>Methods</b>: A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify studies on 3D printing in nasal reconstruction. …”
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Prosthesis survival situation and complications following total hip arthroplasty in hemophilic patients: a systematic review by Lei Chen, Shineng Lin, Wenlu Zhou, Yiqing Ling, Zhenyu Shi, Qinwen Ge, Wenbin Liu, Ju Li, Peijian Tong, Huihui Li, Taotao Xu

“…Methodological quality was assessed using the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS) criteria. Results Fourteen retrospective cohort studies, encompassing 190 THA cases, were included. …”
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Application of Amplicon Metagenomics to Identify Fungal Pathogens in Formalin-Fixed Paraffin-Embedded Samples: Proof of Concept in Animals with Fungal Pathologies by David B. Needle, Guillaume Reboul, Patrick K. Mitchell, Derek Rothenheber, Nicholas J. Marra, Brittany D. Cronk, Neeti G. Patel, Laura B. Goodman

“…We compared the ITS1 and 28S D1 rRNA gene genetic markers in combination with several bioinformatic strategies to identify fungal pathogens in the FFPE tissue samples, with a success rate of 9/11. These methods could allow diagnosticians who receive only FFPE tissues and see fungal pathogens to speciate the pathogens and could be of value in retrospective studies wherein FFPE tissue is the only archived tissue. …”
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Continental Assessment of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Prevalence Among Surgeons: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Philippe Gorce, Julien Jacquier-Bret

“…The aim was to investigate the overall and body area WMSD prevalence (proportion of surgeons suffering from WMSD during their practice) by continent throughout a systematic review and meta-analysis. <b>Methods</b>: Three open databases were scanned without a date limit until 31 December 2024 to select relevant studies. …”
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Plasma microRNA signatures predict prognosis in canine osteosarcoma patients. by Latasha Ludwig, Michael Edson, Heather Treleaven, Alicia M Viloria-Petit, Anthony J Mutsaers, Roger Moorehead, Robert A Foster, Ayesha Ali, R Darren Wood, Geoffrey A Wood

“…Current methods, including histologic grading schemes, have fallen short in their ability to predict clinical outcome. …”
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Comparative outcomes of human acellular dermal matrices in breast reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis framework by Yousef Tanas, Grace Gasper, Julie Tanas, Sarya Swed, Gioacchino De Sario Velasquez

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes associated with AlloDerm versus DermACELL in breast reconstruction. Methods This review will follow the methodological guidance of the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. …”
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Nail Abnormalities in Scabies Patients: A Systematic Review by Gunawan H, Hidayah RMN, Achdiat PA, Maharani RH, Yulianti F

“…Nail changes in patients with scabies are a result of the mites burrowing activity into the stratum corneum of the epidermis, which can extend to the subungual skin of the nail. There are limited studies that have been reported regarding the incidence of nail changes in patients with scabies.Objective: To systematically review nail abnormalities in patients with scabies reported in the literature.Methods: We searched all published articles in electronic databases until August 2024 reporting patients with scabies with detailed descriptions of malformed/diseased nails using specific terms and inclusion/exclusion criteria. …”
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Circulating growth differentiation factor-15 concentration and hypertension risk: a dose-response meta-analysis by Zhengqing Yu, Jianshu Gao, Zhongwei Zhou, Li Li, Sanqiang Hu

“…The inclusion criteria were studies reporting hypertension prevalence in at least three GDF-15 categories.ResultA total of 24 studies from 21 articles with 35,904 participants and 23,925 hypertensive cases were included in this meta-analysis. …”
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Vibration distribution over support system of machine tools under ball-rod hardening of wheelpair assemblies by Natalya I. Stuzhenko, Mikhail A. Tamarkin

“…Materials and Methods. Measurements of the vibration levels were carried out under certain technological operations. …”
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Surgical Treatment of Thoracic Myelopathy Secondary to Ossification of Ligamentum Flavum by Rajnish K. Arora, Manish Jaiswal, Radhey S. Mittal, Poonam Arora

“…Methods A total of 143 patients who underwent surgical treatment for thoracic myelopathy secondary to OLF between 1989 and 2010 were studied retrospectively. …”
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Physiotherapy approaches for coccydynia: evaluating effectiveness and clinical outcomes by Maria Blanco-Diaz, Laura Ruiz Palacios, Maria del Rosario Martinez-Cerón, Borja Perez-Dominguez, Esther Diaz-Mohedo

“…Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions, in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes in patients with coccydynia. Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, PEDro, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 1963 and 2024. …”
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TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL PRESENTATION OF COVID-19 INFECTION IN CHILDREN IN THE TOP OF PANDEMIC IN MINIA GOVERNORATE (TWO CENTER EXPERIENCE) by Madeha Abdalla Sayed, Mohamed Abdelhakeem

“…Methods:  Among 88 children with suspected cases  tested for COVID-19, only 22 who proved to be  positive. …”
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Dynamic X-Ray Imaging and Its Role in Predicting Outcomes in Coccygectomy Patients: A Narrative Review by Mohannad W. Awwad, Musab Al Ageel, Abeer W. Awwad, Osama A. Alrehaili, Waleed Awwad

“…Objective This narrative review synthesizes recent evidence (2015–2025) on the role of dynamic imaging in diagnosing coccydynia and its utility in predicting positive coccygectomy outcomes. Materials and Methods A review of the literature was conducted to assess studies published between 2015–2025 focusing on dynamic X-ray imaging for identifying structural abnormalities (hypermobility, subluxation) and its role in predicting surgical outcomes for coccydynia. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of household contact investigation for detection of tuberculosis in Pakistan by Hamidah Hussain, Bjarne Robberstad, Thorkild Tylleskär, Jacob Creswell, Amyn Malik, Junaid F Ahmed, Sara Siddiqui, Farhana Amanullah

“…Objectives Despite WHO guidelines recommending household contact investigation, and studies showing the impact of active screening, most tuberculosis (TB) programmes in resource-limited settings only carry out passive contact investigation. …”
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Evaluating Unstructured Clinical Teaching During Rotations: How Medical Students&amp;rsquo; Experiences in Paediatrics and Gynaecology Influence Perceived Learning Outcomes by Hannula V, Lehtovirta L, Kourunen L, Sumanen M

“…Additionally, previous studies have often focused on structured teaching in clinical settings. …”
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