TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE IMPLANTATION AND OPEN AORTIC SURGERY: COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF RESULTS by V. I. Ganyukov, R. S. Tarasov, I. E. Vereshchagin, N. A. Kochergin, A. N. Stasev, O. A. Nagirnyak, L. S. Barbarash

“…The main criterion for inclusion - the presence of indications for surgical correction of an isolated aortic valve defect. The first group included patients after TAVI (n = 11). …”
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SUCCESSFUL PHARYNGOPLASTY AFTER LE FORT I ADVANCEMENT IN A SEVERELY NEGLECTED CLEFT LIP AND PALATE PATIENT by Timotius Hansen Arista, Magda Rosalina Hutagalung

“…Several studies have evaluated the relationship between age at surgery and speech outcome. …”
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Spectral OCT-Angiography in En Face Mode for Detection of Morphological Changes in the Retinal Pigment Epithelium before and after Selective Micro-Pulse Laser Exposure in Patients... by P. L. Volodin, E. V. Ivanova, E. Iu. Polyakova, A. V. Fomin

“…According to OCT-A En Face, the following morphological changes were revealed: in 5 cases — single defects of RPE, in 7 cases — multiple defects of RPE, in 9 cases of slit-like detachment of RPE, in 3 patients a combination of slit-like detachment and defect RPE. …”
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En bloc excision and customized prosthesis replacement for Campanacci III giant cell tumours of the distal radius: five cases report and a review of the literature by Ningjun Wan, Zhen Wang, Shaowei Xu, Bin Hao

“…En bloc resection of Campanacci grade III giant cell tumours of the distal radius has been promoted as a reliable method for achieving local control, associated with the dual problem of bone defect reconstruction and functional recovery. Through a case report and a literature review, we evaluated the local recurrence, clinical effect, and complications of prosthesis replacement for treating Campanacci III giant cell tumours of the distal radius. …”
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Investigating microarchitectural characteristics of woven bone exposed to ionizing radiation: comparative analysis of two segmentation methods and their impact on trabecular measur... by Tássio Edno Atanásio Pitorro, Milena Suemi Irie, Clara de Oliveira Barbosa Bites, Gabriella Lopes de Rezende Barbosa, Gustavo Davi Rabelo, Priscilla Barbosa Ferreira Soares

“…The study aimed to evaluate bone formation in surgical defects exposed to ionizing radiation (IR) and to compare two image segmentation methods: manual and standardized delimitation of the region-of-interest (ROI). …”
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Changes of Peripapillary Region Perfusion in Patients with Chiasmal Compression Caused by Sellar Region Mass by Guangxin Wang, Jian Gao, Wenjuan Yu, Yang Li, Rongfeng Liao

“…Furthermore, we divided the patients into two subgroups according to whether there was an absolute defect in the central visual field and evaluated their pVD and pRNFL thickness, respectively. …”
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Application of a 3D printed wig protection device after decompressive craniectomy by Shasha Ma, Chenglong Li, Yue Gu, Yang Chen, Xuexin Li, Qingbo Wang, Hongmei Xu

“…Patients admitted between February 1, 2023, and June 30, 2023, were assigned to the control group (receiving standard care), while those admitted between July 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, comprised the experimental group (receiving 3D-printed wig protection). The study evaluated participants based on various metrics, including reinjury at the site of the skull defect, daily wear duration, skin indentation, pain levels, itching, discomfort, patient-reported aesthetics, and the Quality of Life (QLQ-C30). …”
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Health-related quality of life after prosthodontic rehabilitation in patients with COVID-19-associated mucormycosis: A systematic review by Gunjan Chouksey, Rupali Choure, Kritika Singhal

“…COVID-19-associated mucormycosis often necessitates aggressive surgical removal of infected tissues and restoration of the defect. Evaluating patient satisfaction and HRQOL following prosthodontic rehabilitation is essential for assessing the effectiveness of interventions on individuals dealing with their condition. …”
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Performance Analysis of Chirped Graded Photonic Crystal Resonator for Biosensing Applications by Jasmine Saini, Ajay Kumar, Amit Kumar Goyal

“…The proposed structure comprises a bilayer PhC with an aqueous defect layer, where the thickness grading within the material is introduced, considering alpha (<inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mi>α</mi></semantics></math></inline-formula>) as a grading parameter. …”
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Tomographic Assessment of Bone Regeneration in Osteochondral Lesion Treated with Various Biomaterials in a Sheep Model Study by Taulant Goga, Bledar Goxha, Alberto Maria Crovace, Mario Cinone, Luca Lacitignola, Marta Guadalupi, Erinda Lika

“…Osteochondral defects, involving both articular cartilage and subchondral bone, pose significant challenges to joint function and health due to the lack of spontaneous healing and the risk of long-term degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis. …”
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An Injectable PEG/Diacerein‐Based Anti‐Inflammatory Hydrogel for Promoting Cartilage Regeneration: An In Vivo Study by Jing Mi, Linghui Meng, Yutian Wang, Huanyu Zhang, Jing Jin, Jianhao Huang, Jingwei Lu, Pu Ying, Lan Li

“…Abstract Cartilage defects are common joint disorders that, if left untreated, may progress to severe degenerative joint conditions. …”
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Novel perspectives on growth hormone regulation of ovarian function: mechanisms, formulations, and therapeutic applications by Shao Yang, Shao Yang, Wei Luo, Yawei Sun, Shan Wang, Shan Wang, Shan Wang, Shan Wang

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Combination of Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells and Metformin via Organic Cation Transporters for Periodontal Regeneration in Rats by Qingchen Qiao, Zeqing Zhao, Yaxi Sun, Jing Wang, Xiaowei Li, Li Zhang, Hao Yang, Ning Zhang, Ke Zhang, Yuxing Bai

“…Osteogenic and cementogenic differentiation markers were analyzed in vitro, and periodontal regeneration was evaluated using a rat periodontal defect model. OCTs were differentially expressed and functional in hPDLSCs. …”
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In Vivo Performance of a Novel Hyper-Crosslinked Carbohydrate Polymer Bone Graft Substitute for Spinal Fusion by Kee D. Kim, Cynthia A. Batchelder, Plamena Koleva, Arash Ghaffari-Rafi, Tejas Karnati, Dylan Goodrich, Jose Castillo, Charles Lee

“…A novel hyper-crosslinked carbohydrate polymer (HCCP) bone graft substitute was shown to aid in bone regeneration in critical-size defect studies in a rabbit model. These studies further evaluated the in vivo application of HCCP as a bone graft substitute in an ovine model of spinal fusion and a retrospective study in adult human spine surgery patients. …”
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Functional Rehabilitation in Non-Reconstructed Hemimandibulectomy Patients by Edoardo Brauner, Federico Laudoni, Emilia Rampelli, Andrea Bellizzi, Francesca De Angelis, Nicola Pranno, Andrea Battisti, Valentino Valentini, Stefano Di Carlo

“…In this paper, we aim to evaluate the feasibility of an acceptable occlusal restoration in patients who have undergone hemimanidublectomy without the reestablishment of mandibular continuity. …”
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Exploration and Exploitation Mechanism in Pairwise Test Case Generation: A Systematic Literature Review by Muhammad Sabo Yahaya, Ahmad Sobri B. Hashim, Abdullateef Oluwagbemiga Balogun, Aminu Aminu Muazu, Fatima Sabo Usman, Dahiru Adamu Aliyu, Abdullahi Uwaisu Muhammad

“…Pairwise testing, a combinatorial testing methodology, optimizes test case generation by minimizing redundancy while maintaining defect detection effectiveness. This review systematically examines the role of metaheuristic algorithms in pairwise test case generation, focusing on their exploration and exploitation mechanisms to address local optima challenges. …”
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Detecting Partial Discharge in Cable Joints Based on Implanting Optical Fiber Using MZ–Sagnac Interferometry by Weikai Zhang, Yuxuan Song, Xiaowei Wu, Hong Liu, Haoyuan Tian, Zijie Tang, Shaopeng Xu, Weigen Chen

“…Detecting partial discharges in cable joints is critical for timely defect identification and reliable transmission system operation. …”
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Physical Classification of Soybean Grains Based on Physicochemical Characterization Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy by Marisa Menezes Leal, Nairiane dos Santos Bilhalva, Rosana Santos de Moraes, Paulo Carteri Coradi

“…The results showed significant variations between defects and commercial types in all the variables evaluated (<i>p</i> < 0.05), with an emphasis on germinated grains (higher protein content) and broken grains (higher fiber content). …”
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Phase I/II Trial of Autologous Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation with a Three-Dimensional Woven-Fabric Scaffold for Periodontitis by Shunsuke Baba, Yoichi Yamada, Akira Komuro, Yoritaka Yotsui, Makoto Umeda, Kimishige Shimuzutani, Sayaka Nakamura

“…Ten patients with periodontitis, who required a surgical procedure for intrabony defects, were enrolled in phase I/II trial. Once MSCs were implanted in each periodontal intrabony defect, the patients were monitored during 36 months for a medical exam including laboratory tests of blood and urine samples, changes in clinical attachment level, pocket depth, and linear bone growth (LBG). …”
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Ni–Zn bimetal-organic framework nanoprobes reinforced polymeric coating to achieve dual-responsive warning of coating damage and interfacial corrosion by Dezhi Jiao, Chengbao Liu, Yujie Qiang, Shuoqi Li, Cong Sun, Peimin Hou, Lanyue Cui, Rongchang Zeng

“…Coating microdefects and localized corrosion in coating/metal system are inevitable, accelerating the degradation of metal infrastructure. Early evaluating coating microdefects and detecting corrosion sites are urgent yet remain challenge to achieve. …”
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