Achieving Ultra-Low-Sulfur Model Diesel Through Defective <i>Keggin</i>-Type Heteropolyoxometalate Catalysts by Natali de la Fuente, Jin An Wang, Lifang Chen, Miguel A. Valenzuela, Luis E. Noreña, Elizabeth Rojas, Julio González, Mu He, Jiang Peng, Xiaolong Zhou

“…Various <i>Keggin</i>-type heteropolyoxometalate catalysts with structural defects and surface acidity were synthesized by immobilizing 12-phosphotungstic acid (HPW) on mesoporous SBA−15, to produce near-zero-sulfur diesel fuel. …”
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Personalized Three-Dimensional Printing and Echoguided Procedure Facilitate Single Device Closure for Multiple Atrial Septal Defects by Ping Li, Fang Fang, Xu Qiu, Nan Xu, Yan Wang, Wen-Bin Ouyang, Feng-Wen Zhang, Hai-Bo Hu, Xiang-Bin Pan

“…Background. To evaluate the feasibility of using a single device to close multiple atrial septal defects (ASDs) under the guidance of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and with the aid of three-dimensional (3D) printing models. …”
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‘Lamina External Graft Overlay’: The Use of Segmented Xenogenic Bone Sheets in the Reconstruction of 3D Bone Defects by Roberto Rossi, Fabrizio Bambini, Claudia Dellavia, Dolaji Henin, Lucia Memè

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: Xenogenic bone sheets of equine origin were used to reconstruct severe 3D bone defects in five patients requiring dental implants. …”
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Bone transport with unilateral external fixator for humeral defect reconstruction: a retrospective analysis of post-traumatic osteomyelitis by Yimurang Hamiti, Patiman Abudureyimu, Gang Lyu, Aihemaitijiang Yusufu, Maimaiaili Yushan

“…This study evaluates the efficacy of bone transport using a unilateral external fixator for treating such defects.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 15 patients (9 males, 6 females; mean age 29.3 ± 11.7 years) with humeral defects due to post-traumatic osteomyelitis, treated between January 2017 and January 2021. …”
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Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing with Next Generation Sequencing Methods in Birth Defect Pregnancy: A Pilot Study by Anom Suardika, Anak Agung Ngurah Jaya Kusuma, Ni Gusti Ayu Manik Ermayanti, Endang Sri Widiyanti, I Gusti Ngurah Agung Satria Wibawa, Divika Silvana, Anak Agung Gede Raka Budayasa, Ni Nyoman Ayu Dewi, I Made Jawi, H. Sunny Sun, Yen-An Tang

“…However, there is limited evidence on its diagnostic accuracy when compared with gold-standard invasive tests specifically in pregnancies complicated by birth defects in Indonesia. This study was conducted to evaluate the precision of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) using NGS and ultrasound findings compared with the established benchmarks of amniocentesis and neonatal karyotyping through G-banding analysis, which is an invasive procedures, in a private laboratory setting for pregnancies with birth defect. …”
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Long-term follow-up of modified shunt-restricted instep arterialized venous flap for reconstruction of hand defects by Wei Chen, Yang Jian, Maolin Cheng, Runxue Guan, Wenyu An, Chenglan Yang, Jian Zhou, Shujun Li, Shusen Chang, Chengliang Deng, Chengliang Deng, Kaiyu Nie, Kaiyu Nie, Zairong Wei, Zairong Wei, Zairong Wei, Zairong Wei

“…BackgroundInstep arterialized venous flaps (iAVF) are suitable for reconstructing soft tissue defects of the hand while concurrently fulfilling aesthetic requirements. …”
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The Reconstruction of Various Complex Full-Thickness Skin Defects with a Biodegradable Temporising Matrix: A Case Series by Julie van Durme, Thibaut Dhont, Ignace De Decker, Michiel Van Waeyenberghe, Kimberly De Mey, Henk Hoeksema, Jozef Verbelen, Petra De Coninck, Nathalie A. Roche, Phillip Blondeel, Stan Monstrey, Karel E. Y. Claes

“…The Novosorb^® Biodegradable Temporising Matrix (BTM) is a novel synthetic dermal substitute that has been used for the reconstruction of various complex and/or large defects in our center. The aim of this article is to evaluate the clinical performance of the BTM as a synthetic dermal substitute for complex FTSD reconstruction in a European context. …”
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Emerging trends and cross-country health inequalities in congenital birth defects: insights from the GBD 2021 study by Hanjun Liu, Kebin Chen, Tingting Wang, Xiaorui Ruan, Jianhui Wei, Jiapeng Tang, Liuxuan Li, Jiabi Qin

“…The most significant decline was observed in neural tube defects (NTD) (AAPC: -1.35%, 95%CI: -1.42% to -1.28%). …”
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Development of an integrated testing and calibration approach for fused filament fabrication of polylactic acid by Hao He, Zhi Zhu, Yixia Zhang, Zhongpu Zhang, Tosin Famakinwa, Richard (Chunhui) Yang

“…This new test artefact incorporates all-in-one calibration functions, including defect identification, measurement, evaluation, and compensation. …”
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Can the MRI based AMADEUS score accurately assess pre‐surgery chondral defect severity according to the ICRS arthroscopic classification system? by Tizian Heinz, Felix Meller, Karsten Sebastian Luetkens, Konstantin Horas, Thomas Schäfer, Maximilian Rudert, Stephan Reppenhagen, Manuel Weißenberger

“…Abstract Purpose The AMADEUS (Area Measurement And DEpth and Underlying Structures) scoring and grading system has been proposed for the MRI based evaluation of untreated focal chondral defects around the knee. …”
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Vesicourachal diverticulum in a Santa Ines lamb: a rare congenital anomaly by Camila Angela Marques, Otávio Luiz Fidelis Junior, Jéssica Diniz Stein, Alvaro de Paula Lage de Oliveira, Adriano Lima Stelzer Bindaco, Mayra Cunha Flecher, Thaís Gomes Rocha

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Traumatic Atrial Septal Defect with Tricuspid Regurgitation Following Blunt Chest Trauma Presenting as Hypoxemia: A Case Report by Aamir Rashid, Farooq Ahmad Ganie, Hilal Rather, Shahood Ajaz Kakroo, Raja Suhail Shounthoo

“…Despite tube thoracostomy, the patient remained hypoxemic. Cardiology evaluation revealed a flail tricuspid valve with severe regurgitation and a traumatic atrial septal defect (ASD). …”
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Review of Cross-Leg Flaps in Reconstruction of Posttraumatic Lower Extremity Wounds in a Microsurgical Unit by Ravi K. Mahajan, Krishnan Srinivasan, Harish Ghildiyal, Mahipal Singh, Adish Jain, Taha Kapadia, Ankush Tambotra

“…Materials and methods: Case sheets of all patients who underwent cross-leg flap from November 2003 to March 2018 were reviewed. The location of defect in the leg, the indication for cross-leg flap, the pattern of cross-leg flap, and perioperative complications were noted. …”
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Predicting Object Communication Errors in Constructor Development by Abdul Majid Soomro, Awad Bin Naeem, Susama Bagchi, Babul Salam KSM Kader Ibrahim, Sanjoy Kumar Debnath

“…The research addresses a critical gap in existing methodologies by integrating static and dynamic object-oriented metrics, providing a holistic approach to defect prediction. Additionally, the paper presents a software testing defect prediction model that categorizes problematic classes according to inheritance defects found in a particular class. …”
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Orthopedic treatment in cancer patients with maxillofacial pathology by I. V. Pustovaya, M. A. Engibaryan, P. V. Svetitskiy, I. V. Aedinova, V. L. Volkova, N. A. Chertova, Yu. V. Ulianova, M. V. Bauzhadze

“…Early elimination of extensive defects is aimed at maximum restoration of oral dysfunctions and appearance preservation. …”
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Paradoxical Cerebral Fat Embolism in an Adolescent PLHA: A Convergence of Trauma, ART Induced Hypercoagulability, and Septal Heart Defect by Abhijeet Sharma, Akansha Jain

“…However, cerebral fat embolism (CFE) is a rare yet severe variant that can occur when fat emboli bypass the lungs through a right-to-left cardiac shunt, such as an atrial septal defect (ASD). In individuals with HIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART), persistent endothelial dysfunction and ART-induced hypercoagulability predispose them to an exaggerated thrombo-inflammatory state, amplifying the risk of paradoxical embolism. …”
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Genetics and Genomics of Gastroschisis, Elucidating a Potential Genetic Etiology for the Most Common Abdominal Defect: A Systematic Review by John P. Marquart, Qian Nie, Tessa Gonzalez, Angie C. Jelin, Ulrich Broeckel, Amy J. Wagner, Honey V. Reddi

“…(1) Background: The exact etiology for gastroschisis, the most common abdominal defect, is yet to be known, despite the rising prevalence of this condition. …”
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Research progress of laser powder bed fusion of Ti2AlNb-based alloys: Microstructure, defects and properties by Jianfa Liao, Aoqi Fan, Haojie Luo, Yulei Du

“…Subsequently, we describe the unique microstructural features of LPBF-built Ti2AlNb alloys and discuss the formation mechanisms of defects such as porosity and cracking, along with corresponding mitigation strategies. …”
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Buccal periosteal inversion (BUPI) for defect closure and keratinized gingiva width preservation after tooth extraction – technique modification by Ivan Hristov Arabadzhiev, Peter Maurer, Eber Luis de Lima Stevao

“…The inverted periosteum is used to provide tension-free defect closure of the postextractional defect. Detailed technique implementation and patient postoperative healing are presented here in detail. …”
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Maximizing steel slice defect detection: Integrating ResNet101 deep features with SVM via Bayesian optimization by Prabira Kumar Sethy, Laxminarayana Korada, Santi Kumari Behera, Akshay Shirole, Rajat Amat, Aziz Nanthaamornphong

“…Accurate detection of defects on steel surfaces is crucial for maintaining quality standards in steel production. …”
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