Determination of a willingness-to-pay threshold and decision-making in financing the healthcare technologies by T. S. Teptsova, T. P. Bezdenezhnyh, V. K. Fedyaeva, N. Z Musina, G. R. Hachatryan, V. V. Tarasov

“…The aim was to develop a methodology for determining the willingness to pay threshold (WTPT) and its upper limit value within the Russian health care system.Materials and methods. WTPT was calculated based on the shadow budget price (i. e. determining the WTPT by the suppling party). …”
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Frailty and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery: Initial Findings from Thailand’s First Surgical Frailty Study by Gritin Gonggetyai, Nathawadi Techalertsuwan, Chawisa Nampoolsuksan, Thammawat Parakonthun, Jirawat Swangsri, Asada Methasate, Arunotai Siriussawakul, Onuma Chaiwat, Varalak Srinonprasert

“…Frail patients were significantly older and had poorer functional status and nutritional risk. Frail patients also underwent fewer resection procedures (61.1% vs 84.2%, p=0.001). …”
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Experience of application of proproceptive modeling of walking in children of early age with motor disorders by A. G. Prityko, N. V. Chebanenko, V. P. Zykov, P. L. Sokolov, E. A. Bukreeva, T. A. Sednenkova, E. Yu. Sergeenko

“…As a result of treatment, positive dynamics of motor functions was noted. It was expressed in the normalization of muscle tone and with its decrease, and with an increase. …”
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MYOCARDIAL PERFUSION ASSESSMENT IN FORECASTING EFFECT OF CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIC CHRONIC HEART FAILURE by A. B. Mironkov, V. V. Chestukhin, F. A. Blyakhman, T. F. Shklyar, E. N. Ostroumov, Е. D. Kotina, S. A. Sakhovsky, E. T. Asoev, B. L. Mironkov

“…Critical size for definition of the favorable forecast of revascularization are 60% and more perfusion defects testifying that in a cardiac muscle the focal cardiosclerosis prevails over the functioning myocardium.…”
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Complications after simultaneous prepectoral breast reconstruction using polyurethane-coated implants in patients with breast cancer by M. Yu. Vlasova, A. D. Zikiryakhodzhaev, I. V. Reshetov, F. N. Usov, E. K. Saribekyan, I. M. Shirokikh, A. N. Gerasimov, Sh. G. Khakimova, M. V. Starkova, N. V. Ablitsova, А. V. Tregubova, T. S. Berestok

“…The development and improvement of reconstructive breast surgery provides medical, psychological and social rehabilitation of cancer patients, allowing them to achieve the best cosmetic and functional results. The trend towards the return of prepectoral reconstruction is associated not only with the improvement of mastectomy techniques, but also with implant coating and the emergence of highly cohesive silicone gel filling of implants. …”
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Features of the cytokine profile in the structures of chorion and placenta in premature termination of pregnancy by A. A. Zhyvetska-Denysova, I. I. Vorobiova, N. Ya. Skrypchenko, V. B. Tkachenko

“…Inflammation plays a leading role in the development of preterm birth. Structural and functional changes in the placenta against the background of inflammation make up the morphological substrate of chronic placental dysfunction, which, in a case of decompensation, triggers the process of preterm birth. …”
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Minilaparoscopic Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Insights from a Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study with Legal Considerations by Valentina Billone, Giuseppe Gullo, Eleonora Conti, Silvia Ganduscio, Sofia Burgio, Giovanni Baglio, Gaspare Cucinella, Lina De Paola, Susanna Marinelli

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: This retrospective study demonstrated that MLH is an effective and functional technique for treating various gynecological conditions, with advantages in terms of aesthetic outcomes and reduced perioperative pain and recovery times. …”
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The outcomes of salvage robotic radical prostatectomy following radiation versus focal therapy: Does the primary treatment modality matter? by Alireza Ghoreifi, Lorenzo Storino Ramacciotti, Masatomo Kaneko, Luis G. Medina, Giovanni E. Cacciamani, Shiran Konganige, Manju Aron, Sarmad Sadeghi, Hossein Jadvar, Hooman Djaladat, Rene Sotelo, Mihir M. Desai, Inderbir S. Gill, Monish Aron, Andre Luis Abreu

“…Perioperative findings and functional/oncologic outcomes were compared in RT versus FT groups. …”
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Microsurgical and endovascular treatment of large and giant aneurysms of the anterior circulation: A systematic review by Alejandra Mosteiro, Leire Pedrosa, Marta Codes, Luís Reyes, Mariano Werner, Sergio Amaro, Joaquim Enseñat, Ana Rodríguez-Hernández, Marlien Aalbers, Jeroen Boogaarts, Ramon Torné

“…Discussion and conclusions: According to contemporary data about occlusion rates, functional outcomes, and complications, primary or secondary treatment of LGIAs of the anterior circulation seems justified. …”
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METABOLISM FEATURES IN HIGHLY TRAINED HOCKEY-PLAYERS DURING CONTEST SEASON by S. A. KOLESOV, R. S. RAKHMANOV, T. V. BLINOVA, L. A. STRAKHOVA, R. Sh. KHAYROV

“…To evaluate the dynamics of metabolic status features in highly trained hockey-players during contest season.Materials and methods. 33 highly trained hockey-players were examined. …”
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Microbiological and Physicochemical Approach in the Feeding of Superworm (<i>Zophobas morio</i>) with Petroleum-Derived Polymer Diets by Brandon R. Burgos, Fabiola Morales, Rodrigo Morales-Vera, Cristian Valdés, Jorge Y. Faundez, Eduardo Pereira de Souza, Flavio Henrique-Silva, Ariel D. Arencibia

“…Plastics are very versatile materials that have contributed to the development of society since the 19th century; however, their mismanagement has led to an accumulation of plastic waste in almost every ecosystem, affecting the fauna of the planet. …”
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Changes in pancreatic levodopa uptake in patients with obesity and new-onset type 2 diabetes: an 18F-FDOPA PET-CT study by Yeongkeun Kwon, Yeongkeun Kwon, Yeongkeun Kwon, Hanseok Yoon, Jane Ha, Hyeon-seong Lee, Kisoo Pahk, Hyunwoo Kwon, Sungeun Kim, Sungsoo Park, Sungsoo Park, Sungsoo Park

“…Our study aimed to observe how the pancreas uptakes and utilizes levodopa differently under obese and diabetic conditions.Materials and method18F-fluoro-L-dopa positron emission tomography-computed tomography (18F-FDOPA PET-CT) was used to visualize how the human body uses levodopa under obese and diabetic conditions and presented its clinical implications. 10 patients were divided into 3 groups: 1) Group A, normal weight without type 2 diabetes; 2) Group B, obese without type 2 diabetes; and 3) Group C, obese with new-onset type 2 diabetes. …”
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SPL-108 mitigates metastasis and chemoresistance in tubo-ovarian carcinoma by Olivia D. Lara, Elke Van Oudenhove, Luiza Pereira, Selim Misirlioglu, Douglas A. Levine, Kari E. Hacker

“…In vitro experiments (cell viability assay, Western blot analysis, Calcein AM fluorescence assay, and migration assay) were carried out to determine the functional effects of SPL-108 in TOCs. Findings: Ovarian cancer cell lines OVCAR5 and OVCAR8 expressed higher protein levels of CD44 as demonstrated through Western Blot analysis. …”
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Elevated prolactin levels before endometrial transformation negatively impact reproductive outcomes in frozen embryo transfer cycles under hormone replacement therapy by Yaxin Wang, Fei Sheng, Li Cao, Jiaying Ni, Meishan Wang, Yan Yang, Jiating Wang, Jingyi Lu, Jian Zhou, Hongfang Shao

“…Abstract Introduction Prolactin (PRL) plays a key role in the regulation of reproductive functions. However, its impact on outcomes in infertility women undergoing assisted reproductive technology remains unclear. …”
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Robotic assisted anatrophic nephrotomy “oyster-pearl extraction technique” for deep and centrally located endophytic renal mass by Mahendra Pal, Amandeep Arora, Ankit Misra, Ajit Gujela, Uday Chandankhede, Manoj Tummala, Sugam Godse, Ganesh Bakshi, Santosh Menon, Gagan Prakash

“…Conclusion: Robotic-assisted ‘Oyster-pearl extraction technique’ via anatrophic nephrotomy offers a promising approach to manage centrally endophytic renal masses in patients with or without comorbidities with preservation of functional renal parenchyma, swift post-operative recovery along with accepted oncological outcome.…”
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The impact of indoor and outdoor exercise programs on anthropometric, body composition, metabolic status, cardiovascular response, and neuromuscular capacity in individuals with In... by Miguel Jacinto, Rui Matos, Diogo Monteiro, Raul Antunes, André Caseiro, Beatriz Gomes, Maria João Campos, José Pedro Ferreira

“… The increase in overweight and obesity among individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) also increases the deterioration of functionality and the risk of developing chronic diseases. …”
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Does the surgeon’s learning curve impact pentafecta outcomes in radical prostatectomy? a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jose Arnaldo Shiomi Da Cruz, Breno Cordeiro Porto, Bruno Damico Terada, Felipe Giraldo Alvarez Gonçalves, Soraya Hussein Orra, Juan Victor Nabhan Martinez, Carlo Camargo Passerotti, Rodrigo A. S. Sardenberg, Kenneth Nunes Tavares De Almeida, Everson Luiz De Almeida Artifon, Jose Pinhata Otoch

“…Our analysis suggests that reaching a threshold of 100 cases may be necessary to consistently attain optimal functional and perioperative results.…”
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The comparative analysis of the effectiveness of stimulation of liver regeneration by bone marrow cells and total RNA of these cells by Z. Z. Gonikova, A. O. Nikolskaya, L. A. Kirsanova, M. Yu. Shagidulin, N. A. Onishchenko, V. I. Sevastianov

“…The tRNA from BMCs and BMCs in the indicated doses prevent the risk of the development of lethal outcomes, and also contribute to an earlier (by 10–14 days) normalization of the functional indices of hepatic homeostasis. However, the tRNA from BMCs, compared with BMCs, has a stronger stimulating effect on the recovery processes: it promotes earlier intensification of mitotic activity of hepatocytes and provides a higher rate of recovery of liver mass.Conclusion. …”
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Integrating multi-omics techniques and in vitro experiments reveals that GLRX3 regulates the immune microenvironment and promotes hepatocellular carcinoma cell proliferation and in... by Yang Li, Yuan Chen, Yuan Chen, Yang Zhang, Yunsheng Fang, Yunsheng Fang, Ling Wu, Ying Zhao, Danqiong Wang, Xiaoyuan Qiao

“…By cell communication analysis as well as GO and KEGG enrichment analysis, we determined the functional role of iron metabolism in different cell types. …”
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Percutaneous implantation of self-expanding pulmonary valves: results from real-life experience of the Venus-P valve Registry of the Italian Society of Pediatric Cardiology (SICPED... by M. Pilati, F.A. D'Aiello, M. Chessa, G. Santoro, A. Donti, E. Mariucci, C. Marrone, G. Annoni, G. Gaio, M. Rebonato, E. Piccinelli, M. Cheli, R. Formigari, G. Butera

“…During follow up (median 13 months,1–20months), all patients experienced a significant improvement of functional class. Neither deaths or re-intervention occurred. …”
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