Ultrasound Assessment of Diaphragmatic Function: Methodology, Normative Values by P. G. Evgrafov, L. T. Khamidova, S. S. Petrikov

“…To develop a method for ultrasound examination of diaphragm mobility and relative thickening, to propose standard parameters of diaphragm excursion and relative thickening depending on gender and age.MATERIAL AND METHODS. …”
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The influence of carotid plaque on carotid artery stiffness indicators in hypertensive patients with and without accompanying type 2 diabetes by V. V. Syvolap, A. O. Bohun

“…Basic anthropometric data, laboratory indicators of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, creatinine, data of daily blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography, intima-media thickness, local stiffness indicators: artery diameter, distensibility, the distensibility coefficient (DC), and compliance coefficient (CC), stiffness indices α, β, local pulse wave velocity (PWV), pressure and augmentation index (using radiofrequency-based technologies) were studied. …”
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Accumulation of Reducing Sugars by Small-leaved Linden Flowers (Tilia cordata Miller, 1768) in the Voronezh Region of Russia by N. A. Dyakova, A. I. Slivkin, S. P. Gaponov, E. A. Bobina, L. A. Shishorina

“…In order to determine the total level of reducing sugars in the samples, we measured glucose levels using the method described in Pharmacopeia article "Linden Flower". …”
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Palliative Care Knowledge Questionnaire for PEACE (PEACE-Q) in Brazilian Portuguese by João Paulo Aureliano Silva, Aleida Nazareth Soares, Adriana Silvina Pagano, Cristiana Guimarães Paes Savoi, Alexandre Ernesto Silva, Alexandre Sampaio Moura

“…Pre-test (n=20) and test-retest (n=63) were conducted on medical residents from Santa Casa Hospital in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. We determined the content validity index, Kuder-Richardson-20 (KR-20) value, and intraclass correlation coefficient. …”
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Investigation of the Two-Mode Regime of Two-Gap Photonic-Crystal Resonance Systems Produced on a Printed Circuit Board with Fractal Elements "Minkowski Island by V. A. Tsarev, A. Yu. Miroshnichenko, A. V. Gnusarev, N. A. Akafyeva

“…The well-known Wessel-Berg method was used to calculate electronic parameters, such as the Ge / G0 electronic conductivity and the coupling coefficient M.Results. …”
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The Relationship of Various Forms of Accommodative Asthenopia with the Characteristics of the Professional Activity in Patients with Visually Intense Work and the Phenomena of Comp... by I. G. Ovechkin, D. V. Gatilov, E. I. Belikova, N. I. Ovechkin, V. Kumar

“…The most informative parameters of the accommodative system of the eye are the volume of absolute and relative accommodation (by the subjective method), as well as the coefficients of microfluctuations and stability of accommodogram (by the objective accommodation method).…”
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Reliability analyses of the GDx nerve-fiber analyzer by Patricia M. Khu, MD, MS, Edgardo U. Dorotheo, MD, Lawrence Tinio, MD, Cynthia P. Cordero, MS, Manuel B. Agulto, MD

“…Reliability measures using intraclass correlation coefficient of five preselected GDx parameters were obtained. …”
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Association between weather variables and fascial space infections of the head and neck: a retrospective chart review by Teresa E Fowler, Ryan F Bloomquist, Jeffrey N James

“…Statistical significance was determined with p-value < 0.05. Results 199 patients were included. …”
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Assessment of Isometric Shoulder Strength in Swimmers: A Validation and Reliability Study of the ASH and iASH Tests by Hugo Ogando-Berea, Santiago Virgós-Abelleira, Pablo Hernandez-Lucas, Fernando Zarzosa-Alonso

“…Relative reliability was analysed using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), absolute reliability was assessed through the Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) and Minimal Detectable Change at 90% confidence (MDC90), and variability was determined using the Coefficient of Variation (CV%), applying statistical tests such as Wilcoxon. …”
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The current state of the veterinary drugs market in the Tyumen Region by V. V. Byshenko, О. I. Knysh, L. N. Zadirachenko, А. О. Egorova, Yu. S. Rodina

“…As a result, low indicators of the assortment are observed (breadth and completeness coefficients for pharmacotherapeutic groups), and there are problems with the availability of veterinary drugs. …”
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HEART AND VESSEL REMODELING IN DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS OF PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by V. N. Kandilova

“…The results of reactive hyperemia test on the right brachial artery and blood lipid profile were studied with the calculation of atherogenicity coefficient (AC). The data analysis was carried out with the help of Statistica 12 application package with determination of mean values (M), minimum, maximum and mean error (m), median and interquartile range for the CCA intima-media thickness (IMT). …”
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The balance evaluation systems test (BESTest), mini-BESTest and brief-BESTest as clinical tools to assess balance control across different populations: A reliability generalization... by Ana-Belén Meseguer-Henarejos, Juan-José López-García, José-Antonio López-Pina, Ignacio Martínez-González-Moro, Ángel Martínez-Carrasco

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A search of the PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Scopus and CINAHL databases was carried out to February 10th 2024. …”
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Mechanism of thermoviscoelasticity driven solid-liquid interface reducing friction for polymer alloy coating by Sheng Tan, Yimin Luo, Junhua Yang, Wei Wang, Xia Li, Baoguang Jia, Zhuangzhu Luo, Guangan Zhang

“…Additionally the friction coefficient (µ) decreased from 0.096 to 0.042 with the increasing of temperature from 25 to 300 °C. …”
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Diagnostic value of combined detection of serum cystatin C and β2-microglobulin for hypertensive nephropathy by YU Yao, ZHANG Chun-min, HUANG Xue-mei, GUO Bian-qin

“…Objective To study the clinical value of combined detection of serum cystatin C andβ2-microglobulin in the diagnosis of hypertensive nephropathy.Methods 228 hypertensive patients and51 normal controls from Jan.2013 to Oct.2014 were selected.According to the glomerular filtration rate calculated by the simplified MDRD formula,228 hypertensive patients were divided into four groups:group A(simple hypertension),group B(hypertensive nephropathy of stage Ⅰ),group C(hypertensive nephropathy of stage Ⅱ),and group D(hypertensive nephropathy of stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ).The serum levels of Cys C,β2-MG and SCr were determined and compared among the groups.Results There was no significant difference in the serum-levels of Cys C,β2-MG and SCr between control group and group A.The serum levels of Cys C and β2-MG were increased in groups B,C and D as compared with control group(P<0.01).The serum SCr level showed no significant difference between control group and group B,but higher in groups C and D than in control group(P<0.01).The serum levels of Cys C,β2-MG and SCr showed a rising trend with the severity of hypertensive nephropathy.ROC curves showed that the AUC of Cys C,β2-MG and SCr in hypertensive nephropathy patients was0.879,0.881 and 0.967 respectively.In each group,the positive rate of the combined detection of three indicators was higher than that of the combined detection of Cys C and β2-MG,and the positive rate was higher than that of single detection.Correlation analysis showed a negative correlation between GFR and Cys C,β2-MG,SCr with the correlation coefficient being-0.776,-0.742,and-0.732 respectively(P<0.01).There was strong better correlation between Cys C and β2-MG with the correlation coefficient being 0.912(P<0.01).Conclusions The serum levels of Cys C and β2-MG could be used as important indicators to judge hypertensive nephropathy.Combined detection of Cys C and β2-MG could improve the sensitivity of the diagnosis for early hypertensive nephropathy,and it was an important clinical value to diagnose and treat hypertensive nephropathy accurately through combined determination of the serum levels of Cys C,β2-MG and SCr regularly.…”
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Wpływ pełzania betonu na sprężone ustroje prętowe by Andrzej CHUDZIKIEWICZ

“…For practical purposes the solution by means of power series (2.3.1) is convenient. The coefficients xk,r are determined from the system of equations (2.3.3). …”
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Laser confocal microscopy of corneal nerve fibers in patients with burning eye syndrome and dry eye disease by T. N. Safonova, Z. V. Surnina, E. S. Medvedeva

“…In all patients, the number of blinking movements and the completeness of eyelid closure were determined, the Norn test and the Schirmer I test were performed. …”
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Medicinal Plants used for Cutaneous Wound Healing in Uganda; Ethnomedicinal Reports and Pharmacological Evidences. by Gang, Roggers, Okello, Denis, Kang, Youngmin

“…Additionally, correlations between selected parameters were determined with coefficient of determination (r2). Results: The literature survey revealed that 165 species belonging to 62 families are traditionally used to treat wounds in Uganda. …”
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Experimental evaluation of an advanced predictive control technique for variable-speed wind turbine systems by Farah Echiheb, Btissam Majout, Ismail EL Kafazi, Badre Bossoufi, Abdelhamid Rabhi, Nicu Bizon, Anton Zhilenkov, Saleh Mobayen

“…To achieve this, a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) strategy is employed to determine the optimal mechanical speed and reference power, enabling efficient wind energy conversion. …”
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Artificial intelligence-produced radiographic enhancements in dental clinical care: provider and patient perspectives by Lyubov D. Slashcheva, Lyubov D. Slashcheva, Kelly Schroeder, Lisa J. Heaton, Hannah J. Cheung, Brenda Prosa, Nicole Ferrian, Jesse Grantz, Jesse Grantz, Deborah Jacobi, John J. O’Malley, Michael Helgeson, Eric P. Tranby

“…More research is needed to determine whether use of AI software in clinical dental practice produces changes in treatment recommendations by providers or in patient adherence to these recommendations.…”
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Optimizing Superior Seed Bunches: A New Approach to Artificial Pollination with Machine Learning Models by Yabani Yabani, Retna Astuti Kuswardani

“…Overall, the model evaluation showed an increase in quantitative output while strengthening production quality and efficiency. The novelty of the study lies in the development of an optimization model that considers multiple determinants, such as pollen viability, bunch weight, number of good seeds, and rejected seeds, to maximize oil palm production more efficiently. …”
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