Systemic inflammatory indices and age-dependent severity in acute appendicitis: a retrospective cohort study by Catalin Vladut Ionut Feier, Catalin Vladut Ionut Feier, Andrei Motoc, Calin Muntean, Razvan Constantin Vonica, Razvan Constantin Vonica, Vasile Gaborean, Vasile Gaborean, Sorin Olariu, Sorin Olariu, Marius Sorin Murariu, Marius Sorin Murariu

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Corrosion Inhibition of C38 Steel in 1 M HCl Using Benzoxazole-2-Thione: Electrochemical, SEM-EDX, and Theoretical Studies by Mohamed Omari, Khalid Bouiti, Said Jebbari, Nabil Lahrache, Ali Barhoumi, Najoua Labjar, Souad El Hajjaji, Mahado Said-Ahmed, Mounim Lebrini, Hamid Nasrellah, Mohammed El Idrissi, Abdessamad Tounsi

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Priorities of ensuring hygiene and occupational safety of medical personnel and the resilience of healthcare facilities in emergency situations by R. P. Brukhno, O. P. Yavorovskyi, Yu. M. Skaletskyi, T. O. Zinchenko

“…While performing their functions in healthcare facilities, medical workers are exposed to the risk of negative effects from biological, psychophysiological, chemical, physical, and social harmful and hazardous factors. …”
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In Silico Analysis Determining the Binding Interactions of NAD(P)H: Quinone Oxidoreductase 1 and Resveratrol via Docking and Molecular Dynamic Simulations by Santosh Kumar Behera, Christoffer B Lambring, Albina Hashmi, Sriharika Gottipolu, Riyaz Basha

“…The objective of this investigation is to employ in silico methods to explore how resveratrol interacts with NQO1.Materials and Methods: Docking analysis of resveratrol against NQO1 was performed using Glide. …”
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Human embryonic stem cell-derived Sertoli cells as an immune modulator of cell transplantation therapy in a diabetic mice model by Jeoung Eun Lee, Chang Woo Lee, A-Reum Han, Jina Kim, Dong Ryul Lee

“…Because mature SCs are quiescent somatic cells and show lower proliferation activity in vitro, it is difficult to obtain the number of human cells needed for clinical applications. Materials and methods We established a protocol for mass production of SCs from human ESCs (hESC-SCs) and their functional properties were analyzed in vitro and in diabetic-induced mice after their co-transplantation with human insulin-secreting cells. …”
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Analysis of the interaction between N-acetylneuraminic acid and disaccharides on silica surface by L. M. Ushakova, E. M. Demianenko, M. I. Terets, V. V. Lobanov, M. T. Kartel

“…There are many methods of obtaining such materials, in particular, adsorption from liquid or gas phases. …”
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Enhancing Biochemistry Assessments: Our Experience with MCQ Validation in Punjab by Shalini Gupta, Vaneet Kaur, Sumeet Kaur, Neelam Lakha, Harleen Kaur

“…The process also highlighted opportunities for improvement, such as revising marginal MCQs by refining the stem and incorporating more effective functional distractors.…”
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Effects of Vacuum Processing Treatment on the Structure and Physical and Chemical Properties of Fresh Waxy Corn Starch by Ruihang XU, Libin ZHU, Dan ZHU, Wenyi WEI, Guangcai NIU, Chenyu ZHAO, Yufan ZHANG

“…Starch particles were damaged severely, the crystal type and functional group structure of starch had not been changed, but the relative crystallinity decreased by 9.62% and 9.41% respectively. …”
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Statistical Physics Modeling of Sorption Isotherms of Aluminum, Iron, and Indium on Tetraphenylporphyrin (H2TPP) and Tetrakis(4-tolylphenyl)porphyrin (H2TTPP): Phenomenological Inv... by Zainab Elqahtani, Mohamed Ben Yahia, Nada Alfryyan, Shatha Aldaghfag, Fatma Aouaini

“…A quartz crystal adsorbent functionalized with two promising porphyrins (the 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-tolylphenyl)porphyrin and the 5,10,15,20-tetraphenylporphyrin) was applied for the investigation of the adsorption phenomenon of aluminum chloride, iron chloride, and indium chloride. …”
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Comparative Study of Two Root Coverage Procedures for Localized Gingival Recessions on Lower Anterior Teeth Using Partially De-Epithelialized Connective Tissue Graft (PE-CTG) Aided... by Min-Young Goo, Seung-Kyu Lee, Kyung-Min Kim, Won-Pyo Lee

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Gingival recession is a common periodontal condition that can lead to aesthetic and functional problems if untreated, necessitating the development of effective root coverage techniques. …”
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Validation using item response theory, and assessment of sensitivity to change of the Hypoglycemia Awareness Questionnaire in patients with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin by Julieth Patricia García‐Lugo, Ana Julia Carrillo Algarra, Fabio Alexander Sierra‐Matamoros, Sandra Milena Hernández‐Zambrano, Diana Cristina Henao‐Carrillo

“…The aim of the study is to validate the HypoA‐Q in patients with T2D treated with insulin using item response theory. Materials and Methods Individuals with T2D treated with insulin were included by non‐random convenience sampling. …”
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Impact of Parkinson's Disease-Related Dysphagia Severity on Quality of Life: Comparison Between Self-Reports and Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study Results by Serkan Bengisu, Merve Savaş, Demet Aygün, Senanur Kahraman Beğen, Tutku Altıntaş, Burak Manay

“…The data obtained with VFSS were scored using the Penetration Aspiration Scale (PAS) and Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) by an SLP blinded to patient information and clinical assessment methods. …”
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Peculiarities of Improving Surgical Treatment of Wounds With Full-Thickness Skin Autografts by S. B. Bogdanov, V. A. Aladina, M. L. Mukhanov, S. L. Zaitseva, V. S. Dutov, D. S. Zakeryaeva

“…Full-thickness skin grafting for wounds of various origins optimizes improvement of long-term cosmetic and functional results of surgery.Objective: To improve treatment results in patients with wounds of various etiologies by improving methods of full-thickness skin autografting.Materials and methods: This study was conducted in the Scientific Research Institute – Ochapovsky Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1 (Krasnodar, Russian Federation) and analyzed data from 64 patients (age, 18-65 years) who underwent full-thickness skin autografting. …”
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EARLY AND LATE OUTCOME AFTER REPAID AORTIC VALVE SURGERY - THE SINGEL CENTRE EXPERIANCE OF HEART CENTER LEIPZIG (GERMANY) by Sergey Leontyev, Nataliya V. Leonteva, Yaroslava Dmitrieva, Piroze Davierwala, Michael A. Borger

“…Independent predictors of late mortality were: NYHA functional class IV (HR, 95% CI 2.2 = 1.5, p -3.2 &lt; 0.01) and infective endocarditis (HR 2.2, 95% CI = 1.4 -3.1 p &lt; 0.01). …”
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Study of Acute Toxicity and Irritant Effect of Nasal Spray Naltrexone Hydrochloride by Yu. M. Domnina, V. V. Suslov, S. A. Kedik, D. A. Akhmedova, A. P. Malkova

“…The state of homeostasis was evaluated using functional, hematological and morphometric methods. …”
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Research on the Defect Detection Method of Steel-Reinforced Concrete Based on Piezoelectric Technology and Weight Analysis by Yilong Yu, Yulin Dong, Yulong Jiang, Fan Wang, Qianfan Zhou, Panfeng Ba

“…Aiming at the complex internal working conditions of steel-reinforced concrete structures, this paper proposes an active detection method for the internal hollow defects of steel-reinforced concrete based on wave analysis by using the driving and sensing functions of piezoelectric ceramic materials. The feasibility was verified through the single-condition detection test, revealing the propagation and attenuation characteristics of the stress wave signal under various detection conditions, and it was applied to the damage identification of steel-reinforced concrete rectangular section columns. …”
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Minimally Invasive Discectomy and Decompression for Lumbar Spine using Tubular Retractor System: Technique, Learning Curve and Outcomes by V A Kumar, Ramanadha Reddy, Vamsi Krishna Yerramneni, Swapnil Kolpakawar, K.S. Vishwa Kumar, Patlolla Pratyusha

“…Short-term pain outcome was better in MITDS and MITD group, although it was not statistically significant in MITD group. Functional outcome measured in terms of ODI at 6 months was not statistically significant between minimally invasive and open procedures. …”
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Assessment of Mechanical Behavior and Microstructure of Unsaturated Polyester Resin Composites Reinforced with Recycled Marble Waste by Rahima Baghloul, Laidi Babouri, Houria Hebhoub, Fouad Boukhelf, Yassine El Mendili

“…However, the processing, cutting, sizing, and shaping of these stones to render them functional generates huge quantities of waste and dust. …”
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Economic Situation in the Far Eastern Federal District in 2024 by Olga Mikhailovna Prokapalo, Anna Borisovna Bardal, Artyom Gennadyevich Isaev, Marina Gamilovna Mazitova

“…The authors consider the issues of functioning of industries of the real sector of the economy, social sector, and foreign economic activity under the continuing sanction pressure. …”
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Results of the alcohol septal ablation in combination with simultaneous endoprosthesis of coronary arteries in treatment of patients, suffering obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopa... by K. V. Rudenko, L. O. Nevmerzhytska, O. Yu. Dudnyk, S. M. Fanta, V. V. Lazoryshynets

“…Reduction of the systolic pressure gradient in the exit tract of the left ventriculus, mitral regurgitation, and the functional class characteristic in accordance to criteria of a New-York Association of Cardiologists in both groups in immediate and late periods of observation have appeared statistically proved. …”
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