Psychometric properties of the pain anxiety symptom scale among postoperative patients in Amol, Iran by Hamid Sharif-Nia, Hamid Sharif-Nia, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher, João Marôco, Esmaeil Hoseinzadeh, Sima Hejazi, Sima Hejazi, Reza Fatehi, Poorya Nowrozi, Bita Mohammadi

“…Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale among a group of Iranian patients in Amol.MethodsThis methodological study was conducted in 2023 with a sample of 400 postoperative patients from Amol, Iran, selected through convenience sampling. …”
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The Utility of Follow-up Transthoracic Echocardiogram to Screen for Severe Portopulmonary Hypertension (POPH) in Patients Granted POPH Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) Exce... by Kathryn T. del Valle, MD, Dana Kay, MD, Michael J. Krowka, MD, James R. Runo, MD, Corey Sadd, MD, Julie K. Heimbach, MD, Rodrigo Cartin-Ceba, MD, Hector R. Cajigas, MD, Charles D. Burger, MD, John E. Moss, MD, Hilary M. DuBrock, MD

“…Methods. We performed a single-center retrospective cohort study of patients with POPH MELD exceptions who underwent liver transplant from December 2008 to January 2024. …”
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Postreperfusion Renal Allograft Biopsy Predicts Outcome of Single-Kidney Transplantation: A 10-Year Observational Study in China by Meifang Wang, Junhao Lv, Jie Zhao, Huiping Wang, Jianghua Chen, Jianyong Wu

“…We investigated the predictive value of postreperfusion biopsy on long-term allograft outcome after single-kidney transplantation. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the significance of histologic findings, read by experienced renal pathologists, in 461 postreperfusion biopsy specimens collected from 2010 to 2017 after deceased donor renal transplant; and performed time-to-event analyses to determine the association between histology and hazard of death-censored graft failure. …”
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Evaluation of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy and minimal intervention associated with deproteinisation in permanent teeth with molar incisor hypomineralisation: study protocol... by Ana Paula Taboada Sobral, Marcela Leticia Leal Gonçalves, Lara Jansiski Motta, Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana, Kristianne Porta Santos Fernandes, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Raquel Agnelli Mesquita Ferrari, Amanda Rafaelly Honório Mandetta, Carolina Carvalho Bortoletto, Renato Araujo Prates, Alessandro Melo Deana, Rita de Cássia Loiola Cordeiro, Lourdes Aparecida Martins dos Santos Pinto

“…Pearson’s correlation coefficients will be calculated to determine the strength of correlations between variables. …”
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Biological effect of tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) and DNase intrapleural delivery in pleural infection patients by Najib M Rahman, Rob Hallifax, Ioannis Psallidas, Melissa Dobson, John M Wrightson, Nikolaos I Kanellakis, Eihab O Bedawi, Rachel Mercer, Maged Hassan, Rachelle Asciak, Emma Hedley, Tao Dong

“…We designed a study to determine the time frame of drained PF volume induction on intrapleural delivery of t-PA±DNase in humans, and to test the hypothesis that the induction is mediated by the MCP-1 pathway.Methods Data and samples from the MIST2 study were used (210 PI patients randomised to receive for 3 days either: t-PA and DNase, t-PA and placebo, DNase and placebo or double placebo). …”
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Exploring the optimal lower blood pressure boundary during endovascular thrombectomy in patients with large vessel occlusion by Yu-Ming Chang, Chun-Min Wang, Kang-Po Lee, Po-Chun Shen, Po-Yu Lin, Chi-Hung Liu, Sheng-Hsiang Lin, Chih-Hung Chen, Meng-Tsang Hsieh, Pi-Shan Sung

“…Background: Current guidelines advocate for maintaining BP level below 180/105 mmHg during EVT, determining the safe lower boundary remains primarily consensus-driven by experts. …”
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Relationship between tendon elastography and clinical and ultrasound enthesitis scores in patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis by Carlos A. Guillén-Astete, Marina Tortosa-Cabañas, África Andreu-Suarez, Nuria García-Montes, Pablo Zurita-Prada, Jorge Gonzalez-Martín, Mónica Vázquez-Díaz

“…Methods: Observational, cross-sectional study. Patients with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and healthy controls were included. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the BENEFITS-CCCSAT based on CTT and IRT: a cross-sectional design translation and validation study by Chuang Li, Chuang Li, Youbei Lin, Betul Tosun, Pin Wang, Hong Ye Guo, Cheng Rong Ling, Ran Qi, Qing Yue Luo, Yan Wang, Fang Huang, Jiaqi Wang, Shu Hui Ma, Dan Feng Xu, Shu Zhen Wu, Lan Zhang

“…This study aimed to validate the BENEFITS-CCCSAT for Chinese nursing students.MethodsThe original BENEFITS-CCCSAT was translated, back-translated, culturally adapted, and pre-tested using the Brislin model to form a Chinese version. …”
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Repeatability of artificial gravity tolerance times by T. Stead, A. P. Blaber, A. P. Blaber, D. N. Divsalar, D. Xu, K. Tavakolian, K. Tavakolian, J. Evans, R. Billette de Villemeur, M-P Bareille, A. Saloň, B. Steuber, N. Goswami, N. Goswami, N. Goswami

“…However, there has not been an investigation on how long before analog testing AG orthostatic tolerance data would remain valid for such a study.MethodsA secondary analysis of two experiments involving AG orthostatic tolerance testing (starting at 0.6 for females and 0.8 Gz for males and increased by 0.1 Gz every 3 minutes until presyncope) conducted 7 months apart at MEDES revealed 4 male and 3 female participants who had taken part in both.ResultsComparisons of participants’ time to presyncope between the two tests using Lin’s concordance correlation coefficient (LCCC) showed a significant relationship in time to presyncope between the two test dates (LCCC = 0.98) for males but not for females (LCCC = −0.64). …”
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Comparison of survey techniques on detection of northern flying squirrels by Corinne A. Diggins, L. Michelle Gilley, Christine A. Kelly, W. Mark Ford

“…Technological advances and new approaches provide opportunities to more effectively survey for species both in terms of accuracy and efficiency than previous methods. We conducted a pilot comparison study of a traditional technique (live‐trapping) and 2 novel noninvasive techniques (camera‐trapping and ultrasonic acoustic surveys) on detection rates of the federally endangered Carolina northern flying squirrel (Glaucomys sabrinus coloratus) in occupied habitat within the Roan Mountain Highlands of North Carolina, USA. …”
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Analysis of Markers of Bone Remodeling and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Activity Index Interconnections by Tsyhanyk L., Abrahamovych O., Abrahamovych U., Romanyuk O., Guta S.

“…We have also discovered the correlation between the bone remodeling markers and constellation of the indices, which have the highest coefficient of association with bone metabolism markers (combination of psychosis, organic brain syndromes, headache, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia with osteocalcin; headache, proteinuria, mucous membranes ulcerations with beta-crossLaps), which let us highlight the risk groups on the presence of bone remodeling disorders and to determine the correct examination tactics and treatment of SLE accordingly. …”
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Pore size classification and prediction based on distribution of reservoir fluid volumes utilizing well logs and deep learning algorithm in a complex lithology by Hassan Bagheri, Reza Mohebian, Ali Moradzadeh, Behnia Azizzadeh Mehmandost Olya

“…To assess the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm, we compared it with two traditional methods for log estimation: multiple regression and multi-resolution graph-based clustering methods. …”
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Dynamic Capabilities in Healthcare: The Crucial Role of Adaptability in Enterprise Risk Management for Indonesian Hospitals by Rizal Yaya, Ilham Maulana Saud, Alek Murtin, Adli Zuliansyah Putra, Rudy Suryanto, Hafiez Sofyani

“…Methods: A self-administered questionnaire which was sent to 58 hospitals online and filled in by the board members of the respective hospitals including the directors or upper and middle management. …”
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Results of the development of the technology of light-weight concrete based on diatomite rocks and instrument study of its thermal conductivity by A. A. Sinitsin, O. V. Soloveva, I. G. Akhmetova, Y. V. Vankov, L. V. Zakrevskaya, M. S. Ananiev, R. Z. Shakurova

“…The purpose of this research was to study the problem of developing the technology of lightweight concrete based on diatomite rocks, as well as uneven inclusions of filler from microspherical granules arising during its creation, assessing the effect of the presence of zones not occupied by microgranules on the insulating properties of the composite material, as well as determining the effect of the volume content of microspherical granules on the value of thermal conductivity.METHODS. …”
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Pathological features of the lungs and liver of piglets under conditions of constant vaccination of livestock against circovirus infection by P. V. Burkov, P. N. Shcherbakov, M. A. Derkho, M. B. Rebezov, K. V. Stepanova, A. O. Derkho, A. N. M. Ansori

“…The work used clinical, zootechnical, enzyme immunoassay and pathomorphological research methods. It has been established that under the conditions of ongoing vaccination of piglets against PCV2, 30.3% of piglets still do not have virus-neutralizing antibodies. …”
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DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF ULTRASOUND COLOR DOPPLER MAPPING IN EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER by E. A. Busko, V. V. Semiglazov, A. V. Mishchenko, A. S. Shishova, V. O. Smirnova, E. V. Kostromina, A. V. Chernaya, A. S. Artemieva, P. V. Kryvorotko

“…The purpose of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of cDM in determining the type of vascularization of malignant and benign breast tumors, as well as to detect their statistically significant Doppler characteristics by comparing with histological findings. material and methods. …”
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New Patient PROMIS Scores of Patients Presenting with Low Back Pain Predict Time to Elective Spine Surgery by Justin E. Kung, Chase Gauthier, Yianni Bakaes, Michael Spitnale, Richard A. Bidwell, David G. Edelman, Heidi C. Ventresca, J. Benjamin Jackson, Shari Cui, Gregory Grabowski

“…Conclusions: Worse new patient PROMIS PI scores were associated with undergoing surgery within one year of initial evaluation. To determine if PROMIS scores may help in a triage capacity to identify which patients are most appropriate for a surgeon visit versus a nonsurgical provider, further research is needed, thereby improving the efficiency of surgical care delivery.…”
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Evaluation of first and second rice cultivation based on diazinon pesticide concentration in water and soil of paddy fields of Mazandaran province by Shina Ansari Hamedani, Reza Arjmandi, Saeed Motessadi Zarandi, Mohammad Ali Baghestani, Reza Azizinezhad

“…In this study, according to the EIQ (Environmental Impact Quotient), diazinon pesticide was evaluated as hazardous to the environment of the study area due to its widespread use against Chilo suppressalis in water and soil of paddy fields.Material and methods: Detection of diazinon pesticide in water and soil of paddy fields in Mazandaran province was done by determining fixed stations for sampling in accordance with spraying paddy fields. …”
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Clinical outcomes of nonsurgical root canal treatment using C-root SP combined with different obturation techniques in older patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Liping Dong, Jianshe Li, Peng Xue, Suixin Hu, Chen Xu, Lin Wang, Liu Liu, Qiang Luo, Huixia He, Fei Chen

“…All teeth were subjected to root canal filling using the corresponding methods 7–10 days after root canal preparation and medication. …”
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DISYNCRO: Perceived roles of clinical study coordinators and data managers: results from a web-based survey of professionals from contract research organizations by Susanna Yedro, Elena Tinari, Daniele Napolitano, Giulia Wlderk, Eleonora Ribaudi, Luciana Giannone, Gianluca Ianiro, Mattia Bozzetti, Antonio Gasbarrini, Vincenzina Mora

“…Their responsibilities sometimes overlap, creating operational challenges in the workplace. This study aims to determine how personnel at Contract Research Organizations (CROs) perceive the differences between the CSC and DM roles, assess their functional overlap, and identify areas where greater role clarity and training are needed to improve operational efficiency. …”
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