Surgical outcomes of lamellar macular holes treatment using autologous platelet-rich plasma by D.O. Shkvorchenko, O.Yu. Vedernikova, A.A. Shpak

“…Purpose. To evaluate the results of surgical treatment of lamellar macular holes (LMH) using autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in comparison with the standard surgical technique. …”
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Feasibility of Short-Period, High-Dose Intravenous Methylprednisolone for Preventing Stricture after Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Esophageal Cancer: A Preliminary Study by Jun Nakamura, Takuto Hikichi, Ko Watanabe, Masaki Sato, Katsutoshi Obara, Hiromasa Ohira

“…Objective. A wide mucosal defect after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for esophageal cancer is associated with increased risk of stricture. …”
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Machine learning technology in the classification of glaucoma severity using fundus photographs by Sukhumal Thanapaisal, Passawut Uttakit, Worapon Ittharat, Pukkapol Suvannachart, Pawasoot Supasai, Pattarawit Polpinit, Prapassara Sirikarn, Panawit Hanpinitsak

“…Glaucoma severity grading was based on the Hodapp-Parrish-Anderson (HPA) criteria incorporating the mean deviation value, defective points in the pattern deviation probability map, and defect proximity to the fixation point. …”
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Nasal reconstruction: an analysis of a series of cases by Beatriz Buzzini Moura, Fernando Luiz Signore, Thaise Erani Buzzo, Luciano Portante Watanabe, Rinaldo Fischler, José Octávio Gonçalves de Freitas

“…INTRODUCTION: Nasal reconstruction is challenging because of the central position and role of the nose in the face. Minor defects in this region become obvious. A retrospective analysis of 146 nasal reconstruction surgeries in the Integrated Plastic Surgery Services of the Ipiranga Hospital (SICP-HI) was performed, evaluating the incidence of nasal defects, as well as the main surgical techniques performed in accordance with each nasal region. …”
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Explainable Graph Neural Networks for Power Grid Fault Detection by Richard Bosso, Corey Chang, Mahdi Zarif, Yufei Tang

“…This research presents a comprehensive framework that systematically evaluates state-of-the-art explanation strategies, representing the first use of such a framework for Graph Neural Network models for defect location detection. …”
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ROLE OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN THE STUDY OF PATIENTS WITH DIABETIC FOOT SYNDROME by M. A. Zamyshevskaya, V. D. Zavadovskaya, V. D. Udodov, M. A. Zorkal’tsev, E. G. Grigor’ev

“…The soft tissue, tendoligamentous apparatus, and bones were evaluated. The results of MRI were compared with the data of a clinical follow-up study and surgery, followed by morphological examination. …”
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Brain glucose and ketone metabolism in first-episode psychosis: Neuroimaging and brain metabolism before and after antipsychotic treatment: The protocol for the CAST-ATP study. by Kevin Zemmour, Guy-Olivier Samson, Mélanie Fortier, Eliot Parent, Alexandra Leus, Sylvain Grignon, Jean-Daniel Carrier, Kevin Whittingstall, Andreas Aalkjær Danielsen, Ole Köhler-Forsberg, Allan Kjeldsen Hansen, Sri Mahavir Agarwal, Anna Cristina Andreazza, Bjørn Hylsebeck Ebdrup, Margaret Hahn, Stephen Cunnane

“…The main aims of CAST-ATP are to evaluate the effect of 1) a diagnosis of FEP, and, 2) 4-6 weeks of AP treatment on brain energy metabolism measured by PET scans (uptake of ketones and glucose). …”
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Impact of Cerium Doping on the Osteogenic Properties of a 3D Biomimetic Piezoelectric Scaffold with Sustained Mg2+ Release by Kang K, Qin X, Pan J, Zhang T, Li X, Zhuang H, Bu S

“…In vitro experiments with human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) assessed cell proliferation and differentiation, while animal studies employed a rat calvarial defect model to evaluate new bone formation and mineralization.Results: Our findings revealed that Ce doping modifies the crystallinity and electrical properties of WH nanoparticles, thereby affecting their osteogenic potential. …”
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Post-operative Pain Outcomes of Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair (LVHR): An eight-year experience by Shahid Rasul, Hassan Ahmed, Sanum Ali, Surrendar Dawani, Sarah Zahid, Sehrish Hussain, Salman Jafferi, Mansab Ali

“… Objective: To evaluate post-operative pain, recovery time and standard of living in patients undergoing LVHR in detail. …”
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ULTRASOUND STUDY OF PATIENTS WITH KELOID SCARS OF THE MAXILLOFACIAL AREA by D. S. Avetikov, O. P. Bukhanchenko, V. V. Aipert, K. P. Lokes

“…As clinical practice shows, not just the presents and the size of functional or aesthetic defect in scar tissue changes are important, but also the degree of their negative influence on the process of physical, psychological and social adaptation of the patient. …”
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From Tables to Computer Vision: Transforming HPDC Process Data into Images for CNN-Based Deep Learning by A. Burzyńska

“…The approach assists in predicting key values of the dependent variable associated with defect occurrence, enabling foundries to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and augment overall production process efficiency. …”
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Quantitative assessment of Ni+ and He+ ion irradiation damage in a tungsten heavy alloy under the simulated nuclear fusion environment by James V. Haag, Yucheng Fu, Weilin Jiang, Bethany E. Matthews, Matthew J. Olszta, Danny J. Edwards, Wahyu Setyawan

“…W/Ni–Fe-W dual-phase alloys have been proposed to serve as plasma facing materials and require detailed investigation of their behavior under fusion relevant conditions to assess their overall applicability. To evaluate material performance under five years of simulated fusion reactor service, microstructural characterization of the nanoscale defect distribution has been performed on both constituent phases, revealing peak swelling in the W phase of approximately 0.03%. …”
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Diaphragm injuries in a mature trauma system: still a diagnostic challenge by S. Karhof, R. K. J. Simmermacher, P. Gerbranda, K. J. P. van Wessem, L. P. H. Leenen, F. Hietbrink

“…BackgroundA traumatic diaphragm defect is a rare injury. A missed diaphragm injury may cause serious morbidity and mortality. …”
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A directed greybox fuzzer for windows applications by Xin Ren, Peng-fei Wang, Xu Zhou, Kai Lu

“…WinDGF offers two modes: WinDGF_path, which guides fuzzing towards specific execution paths by iteratively reducing path distances, ideal for deep exploration in complex programs, and WinDGF_keyblock, which enhances defect identification by maximizing key-block coverage, suitable for focused and rapid testing in security-critical parts of applications. …”
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A Review of the Potential of Drone-Based Approaches for Integrated Building Envelope Assessment by Shayan Mirzabeigi, Ryan Razkenari, Paul Crovella

“…This study provides a review of the potential of a drone-based approach to integrated building envelope assessment, aiming to streamline the process. By evaluating various scanning techniques and their integration with drones, this research explores how drones can enhance data collection for defect identification, as well as digital model creation. …”
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A numerical investigation into the strength of offshore jacket platforms considering time-variant zonal corrosion subjected to alternative ship impacts by Reza Zendehdel, Mohammad Reza Khedmati

“…Indentation of tubular components is a significant defect that occurs when a supply vessel collides with a jacket platform, which can affect the ultimate strength of the offshore platform. …”
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Platelet P2Y12 Inhibitor in the Treatment and Prevention of Migraine: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Fengzhi Wang, Yumeng Cao, Yanjie Liu, Zhanxiu Ren, Fuyong Li

“…The role of the P2Y12 platelet inhibitor in the treatment of migraine has not been established. We aim to evaluate the efficacy of the platelet P2Y12 inhibitor in the treatment of migraine and prevention of new-onset migraine headache (MHA) following transcatheter atrial septal defect closure (ASDC). …”
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Microstructural Analysis of the Human Scapula: Mandibular Bone Tissue Engineering Perspectives by Ilya L. Tsiklin, Denis S. Bezdenezhnych, Aleksei S. Mantsagov, Alexandr V. Kolsanov, Larisa T. Volova

“…Mandibular bone defect reconstruction remains a significant challenge for surgeons worldwide. …”
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Functional Outcome of Extended Curettage and Reconstruction using Sandwich Technique for Giant Cell Tumor around Knee by Kevin Jose, Joe Joseph Cherian, Jerin Jeevo, Anoop Pilar, Rinju Krishnan, Mevin Mathew Nedumparambil

“…All patients were clinically evaluated, plain X-ray of the knee, chest X-ray, computed tomography , and magnetic resonance imaging were taken before the procedure. …”
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Endoscopic transsphenoidal removal of neoplasms of the chiasmal-sellar region in children by A. V. Burmistrova, V. J. Сherebillo, W. A. Khachatryan

“…Plastic surgery of the skull defect was carried out on a floor-by-floor basis with «Tachocomb» plates (62.5 %). …”
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