Symptomatic dry eye disease and its associated factors among adult patients with diabetes attending comprehensive specialised hospitals in Amhara Region, Ethiopia: a multicentre in... by Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Getenet Shumet Birhan, Biruk Lelisa Eticha, Matiyas Mamo Bekele, Abebech Fikade Shumye, Mebratu Mulusew Tegegne, Abebizuhan Zigale Bayabil

“…It is recommended that healthcare providers prioritise regular monitoring of eye health in patients with diabetes, emphasising the importance of maintaining optimal glycaemic control, and routine eye check-ups for early detection and management of SDED.…”
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In Vitro Bond Strength of Dentin Treated with Sodium Hypochlorite: Effects of Antioxidant Solutions by Guillermo Grazioli, Elisa de León Cáceres, Romina Tessore, Rafael Guerra Lund, Ana Josefina Monjarás-Ávila, Monika Lukomska-Szymanska, Louis Hardan, Rim Bourgi, Carlos Enrique Cuevas-Suárez

“…Further standardized studies are needed to optimize protocols and confirm these findings.…”
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Efficacy and safety of tripterygium glycosides combined with ACEI/ARB on diabetic nephropathy: a meta-analysis by Zhuan’E. Yao, Zhuan’E. Yao, Pengbo Wang, Qinjuan Fu, Qiong Song, Haojian Xu, Peng Zhang

“…Compared with the control group, tripterygium glycosides combined with ACEI/ARB significantly reducing 24 h-UTP (24 h urine total protein) [SMD = −1.46, 95% CI (−1.70, −1.23), P < 0.00001], increasing effective rate [RR = 1.23, 95% CI (1.17,1.29), P < 0.00001], elevating serum albumin [SMD = 0.85, 95% CI (0.69, 1.02), P < 0.00001], improving serum creatinine [SMD = −0.35, 95% CI (−0.59, −0.11), P = 0.004], with no difference in BUN (blood urea nitrogen) [SMD = −0.17, 95% CI (−0.48,0.13), P = 0.27], the adverse reactions rate was higher than those of the control group [RR = 1.96, 95%CI (1.43, 2.68), P < 0.0001].ConclusionThis study showed that the combination of tripterygium glycosides and ACEI/ARB was more effective than ACEI/ARB alone. …”
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Establishment of a Quadruplex RT-qPCR for the Detection of Canine Coronavirus, Canine Respiratory Coronavirus, Canine Adenovirus Type 2, and Canine Norovirus by Kaichuang Shi, Yandi Shi, Yuwen Shi, Feng Long, Yanwen Yin, Yi Pan, Zongqiang Li, Shuping Feng

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Enhancing parathyroid preservation in papillary thyroid carcinoma surgery using nano-carbon suspension by De-Xin Lin, Xin-bin Zhuo, Yin Lin, Wen-Di Lei, Gui-Jian Chang, Yong Zhang, Shi-Yan Zhang

“…Baseline characteristics, including age, sex, and BMI, showed no statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups. Postoperative calcium levels were significantly more stable in the experimental group, with median levels of 2.22 mmol/L on day 1 versus 2.06 mmol/L in the control group (P < 0.001), and 2.29 mmol/L at week 1 versus 2.22 mmol/L (P < 0.001). …”
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Electronic Sensor-Based Automated Irrigation System for Rice Cultivated Under Alternate Wetting and Drying Technique by Mukesh Kumar, Ramesh Kumar Sahni, Abhishek M. Waghaye, Manoj Kumar, Ravindra D. Randhe

“…The automated system achieved 36% more water savings over the control, which used continuous ponding as farmers practice. …”
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CHRONIC HEART FAILURE OF ISCHEMIC GENESIS AND CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE: POSSIBILITIES OF COMBINATION THERAPY INCLUDING NEBIVOLOL by P. A. Fedotov, M. Yu. Sitnikova, N. V. Safyanova, N. L. Shaporova

“…Combination cardiopulmonary therapy including β1-AB leads to more effective control of comorbidity symptoms and to improvementof patient functional status.…”
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<i>Leucaena</i>-Based Alley Cropping System: An Approach for Reclaiming Degraded Land, Reducing the Use of Inorganic Nitrogen Fertilizer, and Improving Crop Productivity by Md. Suhag, Tofayel Ahamed, Ashim Kumar Das, Md. Abiar Rahman, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Md. Giashuddin Miah

“…Alley width of 6.0 m along with 100% N provided the highest cabbage yield followed by 75% N in 6.0 m alley, and the control with 100%. The wider alley minimizes tree–crop competition, allowing for optimal cabbage production. …”
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Understanding mushroom farm environment using TinyML-based monitoring devices by Segun Adebayo, Halleluyah Oluwatobi Aworinde, Oluranti Olayinka Olufemi, Christian Okechukwu Osueke, Abidemi Emmanuel Adeniyi, Oluwasegun Julius Aroba

“…The optimization of environmental conditions in mushroom cultivation is pivotal for maximizing yield and quality. …”
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Fomite Transmission of Meticillin-Resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> in an Emergency Room Based on Real Touch Behaviors of Healthcare Workers and Patients by Mengting Wang, Bing Cao, Kaize Zhang, Yingying Geng, Jingchao Xie, Nan Zhang

“…The findings highlight the importance of prioritizing hand hygiene among HCWs and optimizing interventions to enhance infection-control protocols in emergency rooms. …”
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Effects of Microbial Transglutaminase on Technological, Rheological, and Microstructural Indicators of Minced Meat with the Addition of Plant Raw Materials by Oksana Zinina, Svetlana Merenkova, Damir Galimov, Eleonora Okuskhanova, Maksim Rebezov, Mars Khayrullin, Olga Anichkina

“…The combined minces, containing flax flour, had a more plastic structure and the lowest modulus of elasticity, while minces including 14% hemp protein or more than 87% meat components were identical to the control samples in terms of deformation and elasticity. …”
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Quantum resources for a system of two atoms interacting with a deformed field in the presence of intensity-dependent coupling by Abdel-Khalek Sayed, Algarni Mariam, Berrada Kamal

“…These insights contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of how to control and optimize quantum phenomena, highlighting the model’s relevance for quantum information processing technologies.…”
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Effects of early stimulation of the quadriceps femoris on pain-related quality of life in total hip arthroplasty patients: a pilot study by Călin Vutan, Alina Totorean, Jenel-Marian Pătrașcu, Alexandra Mihaela Stănilă, Ana Maria Vutan, Mihaela Oravițan

“…To improve the quality of life for individuals with total hip prostheses, reducing pain to optimize rehabilitation treatments immediately after surgery is crucial.This study aims to illustrate the impact of pain on the quality of life during the early recovery phase of patients with total hip prostheses. 40 patients, randomly divided into the study group (physical therapy and NMES) and the control group (physical therapy), were evaluated functionally using WOMAC, HHS and HOOS. …”
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Articulated Robotic Arm for Minimally Invasive Stereotactic Localization in Operating Rooms by Deisy L. Acosta-Ticse, Jorge Edinson Poma-Deza, Juan Orlando Salazar-Campos, Deyby Huamanchahua, Ricardo Andre Reaño-Forsyth, Issael Adrian Rocha-Hauyon, Ruben Felipe Vidal Endara, Ivan Ortega-Ampuero

“…Moreover, as a first version, several aspects for improvement were identified, including strengthening communications, improving the appearance, simplifying control, and optimizing needle actions for confined spaces.…”
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Soil-Specific Effects of the Bio-Growth Regulator Supporter on Seed Potato Yield and Quality Across Varieties: Unlocking Sustainable Potential in Diverse Environments by Piotr Barbaś, Piotr Pszczółkowski, Barbara Krochmal-Marczak, Talal Saeed Hameed, Barbara Sawicka

“…Standardized agronomic practices, including continuous fertilization, weed control, and pest control, were applied at all test sites to ensure comparability. …”
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Harnessing Manuka Honey: A Natural Remedy for Accelerated Burn Wound Healing in a Porcine Model by Boris Privrodski, Mladen Jovanović, Nikola Delić, Radomir Ratajac, Vladimir Privrodski, Aleksandar Stanojković, Bernadeta Gavlik, Ivan Čapo

“…<b>Results</b>: Our findings indicate that the Manuka honey treatment was associated with significantly increased collagen density in the treated wounds compared to the control group (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The immunohistochemical analysis revealed lower macrophage activity (Iba1 staining) and a reduction in Ki67 expression on days 10 and 17 in the Manuka honey group, suggesting a more rapid transition toward tissue remodeling. …”
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Prevalence, identity and seasonal variation of leaf diseases and selected agronomic traits of spring wheat genotypes under foliar microfertilizer and fungicides by Simbo Diakite, Elena Nikolaevna Pakina, Elena Mikhailovna Chudinova, Prince Emmanuel Norman, Meisam Zargar, Alexander Alexandrovich Stakheev, Archil Anzorovich Tsindeliani

“…These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing disease control strategies and improving spring wheat production and productivity in the Moscow Region. …”
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The beneficial impact of astaxanthin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles on physiological responses, semen quality, testicular structure, and sperm ultrastructure in heat-stressed rabbit... by Ekramy Elmorsy, Ali Ali El-Raghi, Mahmoud A. E. Hassan, Ayat B. Al-Ghafari, Huda A. Al Doghaither, Ahd A. Mansour

“…TEM images revealed that the ASX-CNPs100 and ASX-CNPs200 groups had more sperm cells with normal structures, intact acrosomes, and plasma membranes compared to the control group. …”
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Beam Dynamics Study on Intense Beam Linac LEBT by WANG Changqiang, YANG Jinghe, YANG Yu, YAN Jie, FAN Yuxuan, LYU Yuepeng, LI Liang, WANG Xiulong, WANG Guobao

“…Finally, the function of the double beam scraper is to control the beam emittance and scrape off the , impurity particles. …”

The biological effect of a combination of platelet lysate and amniotic membrane in buccal epithelium culture by E. V. Chentsova, N. V. Borovkova, P. V. Makarov, D. A. Bozhenko, I. N. Ponomarev, M. V. Storozheva, M. S. Makarov

“…Growth-stimulating effect of the amnion transplants was studied in different groups: control group 1 — without amnion and without PRP lysate; control group 2 — PRP lysate without amnion; experimental group 1 — amnion without PRP lysate; experimental group 2 — amnion samples combined with PRP lysate. …”
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