Multiscale modeling of structural disorder and environmental effects on the ground and excited states properties of a conjugated donor–acceptor polymer in the bulk phase by Leandro R Franco, Danillo Valverde, Cleber Marchiori, Ellen Moons, Ergang Wang, C Moyses Araujo

“…This effect enhances the charge-transfer (CT) character of low-lying singlet and triplet states within the OT-DFT approach, while double hybrid methods preserve a more localized nature. …”
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Diagnostic value of ultrasound examination of gastric contents and volume in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention: literature... by Yu.O. Svitlyk, N.V. Chmyr, R.O. Pitula, M.I. Petryshyn

“…Materials and methods. The research included 12 patients with acute coronary syndrome who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention with anesthetic support. …”
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1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D in the elderly population: Comparison of liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry and CLIA immunoassay (LIAISON®XL) methods by Dorota Leszczyńska, Alicja Szatko, Magdalena Ostrowska, Magdalena Zgliczyńska, Konrad Kowalski, Wojciech Zgliczyński, Piotr Glinicki

“…The assessment of 1,25(OH)2D using CLIALIAISON®XL, characterized by short turnaround time, low costs and high accuracy, may be an optimal choice for elderly patients who often require prompt diagnosis and treatment.…”
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Frequency of office blood pressure measurements and the seasonal variability of blood pressure: results of the Hungarian Hypertension Registry by János Nemcsik, Johanna Takács, Dorottya Pásztor, Csaba Farsang, Attila Simon, Dénes Páll, Péter Torzsa, Szilveszter Dolgos, Akos Koller, Norbert Habony, Zoltán Járai

“…Following ESH diagnostic criteria, the proportion of subjects in optimal, normal and high-normal blood pressure categories were 14, 13.4 and 16.7%, respectively. …”
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Chemical decellularization of porcine liver by two-stage treatment with surfactants and osmoregulators enhances preservation of liver extracellular matrix structure by A. D. Belova, E. A. Nemets, D. D. Filin, A. S. Ponomareva, L. A. Kirsanova, Yu. B. Basok, V. I. Sevastianov

“…The modified decellularization protocol allowed to obtain a non-cytotoxic tissue-specific matrix with a low potential immunogenicity and a more preserved ECM structure and higher GAG content.…”
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In silico and in vivo Study of the Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Azomethine Derivatives of 2-amino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzothiophene-3-carboxamide and 2-substituted 5,6,7,8-tetra... by Chiriapkin, A.S., Kodonidi, I.P., Abisalova, I.L., Diakova, I.N.

“…The search for effective and low-toxicity substances with anti-inflammatory properties is an urgent goal in pharmaceutical research, as the pathological process of inflammation is involved in numerous diseases. …”
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Effect of Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation and Task-Oriented Training on Electroencephalography-Based Motor Recovery Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Maryam Zolghadr, Shohreh Noorizadeh Dehkordi, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Saeed Talebian, Hassan Haddadzade Niri, Marzieh Yassin

“…Due to the inconsistent effects of tDCS on the EEG power spectrum in stroke patients, conventional tDCS administration may require adjustments for optimal application to brain target points. …”
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Delivery of small interfering RNA through lyophilized natural lipid nanoparticles: effects of natural lipid selection by Hangjie Wang, Wei Li, Junyan Chen, Rong Chen, Yuwei Qi, Linshuang Shen, Kaidi Chen, Lewei Dai, Yuxin Sheng, An Wang, Hong Wang, Chujian Chen, Xiao Cheng, Mancang Gu

“…However, synthetic lipids face issues, such as low lysosomal escape efficiency and high cost.Objective This study aimed to use three natural lipids to construct LNPs, optimize their preparation and freeze-drying processes, and evaluate their siRNA delivery efficiency in vitro.Materials and methods Coix seed lipid [Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. mayuen (Roman.) …”
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Study on the Structural Changes of Boneless Chicken Claw Collagen and Its Effect on Water Retention Performance by Zheng Tang, Yiguo He, Jing Zhang, Zhifeng Zhao, Yiming Nie, Xingxiu Zhao

“…In this study, boneless chicken claws were used as raw materials, and the expansion process of boneless chicken claws was optimized by acid combined with a water-retaining agent, which improved the expansion rate of boneless chicken claws and the quality of boneless chicken claws. …”
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Recent Developments in the Physical Adsorption of Toxic Organic Vapours by Activated Carbons by Robert H. Bradley

“…Research workers are now looking beyond conventional ACs to materials with very specific properties which are tailored to meet these more exacting high-performance applications. …”
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Comparing Analgesic Regimen Effectiveness and Safety after Surgery (CARES): protocol for a pragmatic, international multicentre randomised trial by Yi Li, Mark C Bicket, Jennifer F Waljee, Simon Haroutounian, Karim Shiraz Ladha, Duminda Nalaka Wijeysundera, Kellie McFarlin, Mary Neff, Rachel L McDuffie, Chad Brummet

“…Analgesic approaches commonly involve prescription opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), but an optimal regimen that balances pain and adverse effects has not been identified. …”
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Silver Dimolybdate Nanorods: In Vitro Anticancer Activity Against Breast and Prostate Tumors and In Vivo Pharmacological Insights by João Victor Barbosa Moura, Natália Cristina Gomes-da-Silva, Luciana Magalhães Rebêlo Alencar, Wellington Castro Ferreira, Cleânio da Luz Lima, Ralph Santos-Oliveira

“…Pharmacokinetic analysis showed a rapid systemic clearance (half-life ~6.76 h) and a low volume of distribution (0.0786 L), suggesting primary retention in circulation with minimal off-target diffusion. …”
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Optimising photovoltaic modules for indoor energy-harvesting systems by Austin M Kay, Shimra N Ahmed, Nicholas Burridge, Drew B Riley, Ardalan Armin, Oskar J Sandberg, Zaid Haymoor, Matthew J Carnie, Paul Meredith, Gregory Burwell

“…Ultimately, we find that the maximum power point voltage ( ${V_{{\text{mpp}}}}$ ) is pivotal in determining the optimal number of cells for an indoor PV module. Despite some PV materials having a lower ${V_{{\text{mpp}}}}$ due to narrower bandgaps or increased voltage losses, we find that this can be compensated for by increasing the number of cells; though too many cells can actually lead to inefficient energy harvesting. …”
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‘Lamina External Graft Overlay’: The Use of Segmented Xenogenic Bone Sheets in the Reconstruction of 3D Bone Defects by Roberto Rossi, Fabrizio Bambini, Claudia Dellavia, Dolaji Henin, Lucia Memè

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Xenogenic bone sheets have been studied extensively over the past decade and have proven effective, with a very low rate of complications when used to reconstruct bone atrophies. …”
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Choice of an artificial lung ventilation technique for the correction of mitral valve pathology from a mini-thoracotomy approach by N. N. Tolmacheva, T. A. Pshenichnyy, N. V. Menshikh, A. V. Goncharova, E. P. Evseev, E. V. Balakin, Ya. A. Aidamirov, B. A. Akselrod

“…However, there is still debate about the optimal ventilation support for these operations, which are performed through a mini-thoracotomy.The objective was to study the possibility of using high-frequency jet ventilation during minimally invasive mitral valve surgery performed from right-sided mini-thoracotomy, to evaluate its effectiveness and safety.Materials and methods. 80 patients were divided into two groups: one group received high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV), and the other received low-volume ventilation (LVV). …”
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Effect of Dry Aging on Beef Muscle Proteins by Galina V. Gurinovich, Irina S. Patrakova, Vladislav A. Khrenov, Marina V. Patshina, Antonina I. Shevchenko

“…Long-term dry aging of high-quality beef increased the digestibility of muscle proteins as a result of proteolysis that accompanied the accumulation of low-molecular fractions. According to the amino acid analysis, the optimal result was most pronounced on day 42 as proven by the moderate oxidative changes in proteins.…”
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Study on the growth characteristics of Pinus yunnanensis seedlings based on hormonal regulation and chlorophyll metabolism by Ruilian Li, Qibo Wang, Sunling Li, Lin Chen, Nianhui Cai, Yulan Xu

“…However, its seedlings grow slowly and show low productivity, with notable trait variability under the same cultivation conditions. …”
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Technological approaches to improve the bioavailability of the poor soluble substance Candesartan Cilexetil in mini-tablets by K. M. Tserkovnaya, E. S. Surbeeva, K. A. Gusev, E. V. Vishnyakov, E. V. Flisyuk, I. A. Narkevich

“…The active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) of Candesartan Cilexetil is characterized by low solubility in water and gastrointestinal tract media, therefore increasing the solubility of this substance can lead to a significant improving the bioavailability.Aim. …”
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Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Erection Dysfunction: How to Define Clinical Outcomes? A Comparison Between Penile Doppler Ultrasound and a New Visual Erection Hardness Scor... by Mathias Ferreira Schuh, Rodrigo Ribeiro Vieiralves, Luciano Alves Favorito

“…ABSTRACT Background: In the last decade, several studies have proven the effectiveness of low-intensity shock waves (LI-ESWT), but with several factors that make it difficult to carry out systematic reviews. …”
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Predictors of pathological complete response after total neoadjuvant treatment using short course radiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer by Haythem Yacoub, Yosr Zenzri, Dhouha Cherif, Hajer Ben Mansour, Najla Attia, Cyrine Mokrani, Khadija Ben Zid, Feryel Letaief, Nadia Maamouri, Amel Mezlini

“…Aim The aim of our study was to assess the rate and predictors of pCR. Materials and methods We performed a retrospective study at medical oncology unit in a tertiary care teaching hospital. …”
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