Study of the Effect of Proton Pump Inhibitors on the Development of Hypomagnesemia in Patients with Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation on the Background of Autonomic Sinus Node Dysfunc... by Ya. G. Bozhko, M. V. Arkhipov, N. A. Belokonova

“…In addition, in the experiment, complex-forming activity of solutions of various PPIs (esomeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole and omeprazole) with respect to magnesium ions was studied. The author’s method was used, based on turbidimitric determination of the light transmission during the heterogeneous reaction of the formation of magnesium phosphates in the presence of the analyzed drug or without it.Results. …”
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Effects of β-Mannanase Alone or Combined with Multi-Carbohydrase Complex in Corn–Soybean Meal Diets on Nutrient Metabolism and Gut Health of Growing Pigs by Gabriela Miotto Galli, Ines Andretta, Camila Lopes Carvalho, Thais B. Stefanello, Bruna Souza de Lima Cony, Alícia Zem Fraga, Karine Ludwig Takeuti, Aline Beatriz da Rosa, Marcos Kipper

“…The feces samples were collected from all the pigs to determine fecal biomarkers using commercial ELISA tests. …”
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Upper-Bound Analysis of Slope Reliability Considering Anisotropic Spatial Variability and Reinforcement with Anti-slide Piles by ZHAO Zi-hao, WANG Jia-rui, FU Tao-tao, ZHU En-lin

“…This paper introduced the discrete mechanism of limit analysis into general rotational anisotropic random fields and employs the upper-bound analysis method to assess slope reliability. MethodsFirstly, the random field was generated adopting the Cholesky decomposition method. …”
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Retrospective evaluation of left ventricular eccentricity index in the assessment of precapillary pulmonary hypertension in dogs (2017–2021): 145 cases by Nicolas Graziano, Kris Gommeren, Annelies Valcke, Priscilla Burnotte, Dave Beeston, Tom Walker, Rebecca Gele, Marine Lekane, Anne Christine Merveille

“…ObjectiveTo determine interobserver variability of left ventricular eccentricity indices measurements in systole (EIs), diastole (EId) and at maximum flattening (EIm) by emergency and critical care residents on prerecorded cineloops in dogs with or without pulmonary hypertension. …”
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Interpretable machine learning approach to predict Hepatitis C virus NS5B inhibitor activity using voting-based LightGBM and SHAP by Teuku Rizky Noviandy, Aga Maulana, Irvanizam Irvanizam, Ghazi Mauer Idroes, Nur Balqis Maulydia, Trina Ekawati Tallei, Muhammad Subianto, Rinaldi Idroes

“…Future research should focus on integrating QSAR modeling with other computational methods and experimental validation to fully realize the potential of this approach in discovering novel HCV therapeutics.…”
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Detection of prostate cancer in the PSA gray zone using prostate-specific antigen mass ratio combined with PI-RADS score by Weilin Li, Zhiqi Wang, Weihong Zhao, Gaobo Zhou, Miaomiao Peng, Zhicheng Su, Tao-Hsin Tung

“…Additionally, Spearman’s correlation analysis was performed to determine the relationship between each parameter and the prediction model with disease severity ratings. …”
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Preoperative Anteroposterior and Lateral Assessment of Sagittal Spinopelvic Parameters Show High Positional Correlation and Measurement Reliability Preceding Both Hip Preservation... by Benjamin D. Kuhns, M.D., M.S., Tyler R. McCarroll, M.D., Roger Quesada-Jimenez, M.D., Ady H. Kahana-Rojkind, M.D., Drashti Sikligar, M.Eng., Meredith F. Cohen, B.A., Benjamin G. Domb, M.D.

“…Methods: Subjects undergoing hip surgery with complete AP and lateral pelvic imaging were included. …”
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Blinding assessment in randomised sham-controlled trials of acupuncture:protocol for a systematic survey by Ling Li, Xin Sun, Jiali Liu, Minghong Yao, Yong Fu, Jiahui Yang, Xiaochao Luo

“…Paired investigators will independently determine eligibility and use pilot-tested standardised forms for data extraction. …”
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The Application and Validity of a New Composite Radiographic Index for Patients with Osteonecrosis of the Jaws by Zafeiroula Yfanti, Sotirios Tetradis, Nikolaos G. Nikitakis, Konstantina Eleni Alexiou, Emmanouil Vardas, Christos Angelopoulos, Kostas Tsiklakis

“…<b>Methods</b>: This study included 43 MRONJ patients with CBCT scans from the School of Dentistry of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, approved by the Research Ethics Committee. …”
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Protocol for a prospective, controlled, cross-sectional, diagnostic accuracy study to evaluate the specificity and sensitivity of ambulatory monitoring systems in the prompt detect... by Sarah Vollam, Owen Gustafson, Jody Ede, Peter J Watkinson, Akshay Shah, Matthew Rowland, Lionel Tarassenko, Cristian Roman, Philippa Piper, Louise Young, Mauro Santos, Marco A F Pimentel, Mirae Harford

“…However, a major barrier to the implementation of these wearable devices in the ward environment is their uncertain reliability, efficiency and data fidelity. The purpose of this study is to test performance of selected devices in a simulated clinical setting including during movement and low levels of peripheral oxygen saturation.Methods and analysis This is a single centre, prospective, controlled, cross-sectional, diagnostic accuracy study to determine the specificity and sensitivity of currently available ambulatory vital signs monitoring equipment in the detection of hypoxia and the effect of movement on data acquisition. …”
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Computer-Aided Intra-Operatory Positioning of an MRgHIFU Applicator Dedicated to Abdominal Thermal Therapy Using Particle Swarm Optimization by Yacine M'Rad, Caecilia Charbonnier, Marcelo Elias de Oliveira, Pauline Coralie Guillemin, Lindsey Alexandra Crowe, Thibaud Koessler, Pierre-Alexandre Poletti, Sana Boudabbous, Alexis Ricoeur, Rares Salomir, Orane Lorton

“…This paper presents a software tool developed to optimize the positioning of a HIFU transducer dedicated to abdominal thermal therapy, to maximize the treatment&#x0027;s efficiency while minimizing the near-field risk. <italic>Methods:</italic> A software tool was developed to determine the theoretical optimal position (TOP) of the transducer based on the minimization of a cost function using the particle swarm optimization (PSO). …”
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PEI‐PLGA nanoparticles significantly enhanced the immunogenicity of IsdB137‐361 proteins from Staphylococcus aureus by Beiyan Wang, Yazun Dong, Yuwei Cen, Shujie Chen, Xue Wen, Kaiyue Liu, Shuangshuang Wu, Liquan Yu, Yongzhong Yu, Zhanbo Zhu, Jinzhu Ma, Baifen Song, Yudong Cui

“…Because PEI‐PLGA nanoparticles are generated by PEI conjugate with PLGA to develop great potential as a novel immune adjuvant, the immunogenicity of IsdB137‐361 is likely be strengthened by PEI‐PLGA. Methods Here, PEI‐PLGA nanoparticles containing IsdB137‐361 proteins were prepared by optimizing the entrapment efficiency. …”
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Longitudinal Assessment of Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms and Dopaminergic Dysfunction Patterns Using DaTSCAN by Amir Hossein Najmi, Armin Ariaei, Mahboobeh Khezri, Masoud Noroozi, Melika Arab Bafrani, Avesta Gheysari, Farideh Sabetghadam, Mehdi Ahmadi, Mohammad Sadeghi, Mahsa Mayeli

“…Introduction: Determining Parkinson’s disease (PD) stage and severity are among the factors affecting treatment strategy. …”
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High Visceral to Subcutaneous Fat Ratio Is Associated with Increased Postoperative Inflammatory Response after Colorectal Resection in Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Yao Wei, Feng Zhu, Jianfeng Gong, Jianbo Yang, Tenghui Zhang, Lili Gu, Weiming Zhu, Zhen Guo, Yi Li, Ning Li, Jieshou Li

“…However, visceral to subcutaneous fat ratio was associated with PCT levels on postoperative days (POD) 1, 3, and 5, with the highest regression coefficient on POD1 (β=0.360; 95% CI, 0.089–0.631; P=0.010). …”
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Efficacy of insecticides against wheat thrips Haplothrips tritici Kurd. in winter wheat crops by Iu. Klechkovskyi, V. Klychko, G. Khorohorina

“…Larvae were counted by the method of distillation using selectors. Results. …”
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Research on fault monitoring of belt conveyor based on FBG sensor by Xinqiu FANG, Yang WU, Yang SONG, Ningning CHEN, Yulong FENG, Haotian FENG, Dexing HE, Fukang QIAO

“…The fault monitoring of belt conveyors serves as a pivotal tool in preventing safety incidents, enhancing production efficiency, and facilitating the intelligent operation of equipment. …”
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Development of interest in training by creation emotional and comfortable educational environment by Olga M. Shentsova

“…The structural model of the educational environment has been developed, that includes spatial and subject, social, actionable, information and technological, substantial and spiritual components, which are considered by the authors in detail.When determining the educational environment we have used the method of the vector modeling, developed by V.Yasvin, which is based on the system of coordinates, consisting of an axis of FD “freedom-dependence” and an axis of AP “activity-passivity”. …”
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Antihypertensive Drug Recommendations for Reducing Arterial Stiffness in Patients With Hypertension: Machine Learning–Based Multicohort (RIGIPREV) Study by Iván Cavero-Redondo, Arturo Martinez-Rodrigo, Alicia Saz-Lara, Nerea Moreno-Herraiz, Veronica Casado-Vicente, Leticia Gomez-Sanchez, Luis Garcia-Ortiz, Manuel A Gomez-Marcos

“…Model performance was evaluated using the coefficient of determination (R2) and mean squared error. …”
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Potential applications of a low-cost gas sensor to monitor enteric methane emission from ruminant animals by Mulisa F. Dida, Milad Bagheri Shirvan, Toshikazu Kawaguchi, Sergio C. Garcia, Luciano A. Gonzalez

“…However, accurately and economically measuring CH4 emissions from individual animals remains challenging due to current methods' high cost, slow speed, and labor intensity. …”
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Regional variability of male and female mortality from three types of coronary artery disease: comparison of two periods 2017-2019 and 2020-2022 by I. V. Samorodskaya, I. V. Klyuchnikov, R. N. Shepel, E. P. Kakorina, O. M. Drapkina

“…To assess regional variability of standardized mortality rates (SMRs) for men and women from three types of coronary artery disease (CAD) for 2 periods (2017-2019 and 2020-2022).Material and methods. Rosstat data on the average annual population and the number of deaths in one-year age groups for 82 constituent Russian entities were used. …”
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