A scanning electron microscopic evaluation of microsurgical anastomosis by conventional end to end and end to end anastomosis using "temporary stent" technique: An experimental stu... by Chaware Suresh, Bhatnagar S, Singh A

“…This study was undertaken to determine the effect of a &#x2032;temporary stent&#x2032; on the patency rates of vessels and to study the vascular endothelium under electron microscope to determine the changes caused by both conventional and the experimental technique. <b> Materials and Methods:</b> This study consisted of two distinct arms. …”
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Effectiveness of a training program on the role recognition and case portrayal of standardized patients by Sheng-Po Kao, Tsung-Ying Chen, Mei-Lin Hsieh

“…The purpose of this study is to assure the effectiveness of this training program in role recognition as a SP and case portrayal. Materials and Methods: A total of 80 SPs were recruited from 2010 to 2013. …”
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TRANSBOUNDARY IRTYSH RIVER AS A SOURCE OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES by Olga P. Bazhenova, Valentina V. Kosterova, Alexander M. Adam

“…The purpose of the research was to determine the composition, content and volumes of ecosystem services in the Russian section of the transboundary Irtysh River. Materials and methods. The composition and content of ecosystem services of the Irtysh River were determined using the UN methodology (Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, 2005). …”
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The Impact of Different Tubing Connector Designs on Condensate Accumulation during High-flow Therapy by Ding Yang Hsu

“…Methods: This study examined how different connector angles (90, 120, 135, 150, and 180°) affect condensate accumulation in HFNC circuits. …”
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Effects of macrolide antibiotics on blood inflammatory mediators and organ damage markers in lipopolysaccharide-induced pulmonary damage rats by Ayşe Er, Enver Yazar

“…<b>Aim:</b> The aim of this study was to determine the effect of macrolide antibiotics using in veterinary area on serum/ plasma inflammatory mediators and organ damage markers in lipopolysaccharide-induced pulmonary damage rats.<p> <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Total 198 Sprague-Dawley rats were used. …”
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Effectiveness of Self-etching Adhesive Only Versus in Combination with Gluma Desensitizer for Preventing Post-composite Sensitivity - A Prospective Study by Hemamalini Rath, Shilpa Mahapatra, Sri Priya Narayanan

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the clinical effectiveness of a self-etching adhesive in combination with a dentin desensitizer (Gluma desensitizer), to a self-etching adhesive only, in preventing post-composite sensitivity immediately and over 30 days following a single topical application. Materials and Methods: This clinical trial included 112 patients (206 teeth), who were randomized to receive self-etching adhesive in combination with Gluma desensitizer or a self-etching adhesive only. …”
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Academic burnout and its related factors among dental students in southeast Iran: a cross-sectional study by Mehrnaz Karimi Afshar, Sobhan Ghorbani Nejad, Marzieh Karimi Afshar

“…Given the high prevalence of occupational burnout among dental students, screening dental students for early signs of burnout can facilitate intervention and prevent negative effects on their physical and mental well-being. Methods and materials This cross-sectional study included 180 clinical dentistry students in their third year and above at Kerman Dental Faculty during the academic year 2022–2023. …”
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Conventional and drug‑eluting bead transarterial chemoembolization in patients with inoperable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a meta‑analysis by Su-Rong Pan, Xue-Wen Wo, Hong-Fang Zhu, Feng-Fei Xia

“…Aim: This meta-analysis was performed to compare the safety and efficacy of DEB-TACE and cTACE in the treatment of ICC. Materials and methods: A comprehensive search of the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Wanfang databases was conducted to identify publications that were pertinent to the present meta-analysis. …”
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Patients’ Privacy in the Operating Room: Perspectives from Patients in Academic Hospitals of Guilan (Iran) by Hossein Khoshrang, Abbas Sedighinejad, Morteza R. Taramsari, Niloofar Azizinezhad, Mandana Javanak, Mohadese Ahmadi, Gelareh Biazar

“…Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out between October 2022 and April 2023. …”
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Histological Evaluation of Local Application of Peripheral Blood Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix on Bone Healing of Rats by Rasim Mahdi Salih, Enas Fadhil Kadhim

“…Objective: The purpose of this research was to examine the effects of using platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM) (supercell and glue) and peripheral blood stem cells to promote bone repair at the site of injury. Materials and Methods: This research will include the use of 20 male albino rats, with weights ranging from 300 to 400 g and ages between 6 and 8 months. …”
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Daytime Sleepiness and Sleep Quality among Undergraduate Medical Students in Dammam, Saudi Arabia by Mubashir Zafar, Eltigani O. M. Omer, Mohamed Elfatih, Khalid Ansari, Abdul Kareem, Ali Fawaz, Reem Fares, Wadha Saad

“…The objective of the study is to determine the prevalence of daytime sleepiness and sleep quality and the associated risk factors among medical students in medical college of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: It was a cross-sectional study and 149 medical students were selected through stratified random sampling techniques. …”
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Reducing the branching equation to a polynomial by A.N. Grin, M.S. Rodionova, E.A. Shakhova

“…The purpose of this study is to solve this problem. Materials, methods, and results. The results of the work are based on the theory of singularities of differentiable maps developed by the works of R. …”

Comparative analysis of parental attitude and the adaptive potential of adolescents with overweight and obesity by A. P. Kondakova, Z. N. Platonova

“…Experts consider this problem not only from a somatic point of view, but also from a psychological component.The objective was to identify the features of adaptive resource potential, personal anxiety and the specifics of parental attitudes of overweight and obese adolescents.Methods and materials. …”
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Assessment of the position and level of mental nerve for placement of implants using cone-beam computed tomography &amp; panoramic radiograph in the Saudi population by Nabeeh A. AlQahtani

“…Therefore, the aim of the study was to assess the position and level of mental nerve for placement of implants using Cone-beam computed tomography &amp; Panoramic radiography in the Saudi population. Materials and methods: A total of 150 CBCT and Panoramic radiographs were taken from the patients who visited the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology. …”
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A Model for Malpractice Preparedness for Plastic Surgery Residents by Simran K. Chandawarkar, BS, Neal R. Reisman, MD, JD, FACS, Jeffrey E. Janis, MD, FACS

“…We aim to identify basic medicolegal tenets that plastic surgeons must know and propose a training model for residents. Methods:. PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, and National Practitioner Data Bank databases were searched using relevant keywords related to plastic surgery and malpractice/medicolegal education. …”
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Soft Metalens for Broadband Ultrasonic Focusing through Aberration Layers by Erqian Dong, Tianye Zhang, Jinhu Zhang, Xiaochun Su, Sichao Qu, Xin Ye, Zhanyuan Gao, Chengtian Gao, Jiangang Hui, Zhanxiang Wang, Nicholas X. Fang, Yu Zhang

“…In this study, we introduce an inverse phase encoding method employing tunable soft metalens to penetrate heterogeneous aberration layers. …”
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OP-2 WILSON DISEASE (WD) DIAGNOSIS WITH NEXT-GENERATION SEQUENCING (NGS) IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: A PILOT STUDY by Marta Mitiko Deguti, Michele Soares Gomes Gouvêa, Debora Raquel Benedita Terrabuio, Thiago Ferreira Araújo, Gilda Porta, Egberto Reis Barbosa, Eduardo Luiz Rachid Cançado

“…Conclusions: The Sanger direct sequencing methods were laborious and detected mutations in 92.3% of ATP7B alleles, while NGS techniques yielded 100%, impacting the WD score by up to 4 points. …”
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Quinolone resistance in Riemerella anatipestifer from Thai ducks: Mutation analysis of gyrA, parC, and plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance genes by Chutima Pathomchai-Umporn, Sudtisa Laopiem, Kriangkrai Witoonsatian, Sittinee Kulprasetsri, Pun Panomwan, Thaweesak Songserm, Nuananong Sinwat

“…This study aimed to determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of nalidixic acid, ciprofloxacin, and enrofloxacin; identify mutations in the quinolone resistance-determining regions of gyrA and parC; and detect plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR) genes in R. anatipestifer isolates from Thai ducks. Materials and Methods: A total of 37 clinical isolates of R. anatipestifer were collected from diseased ducks between 2021 and 2023. …”
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Tolerance to colonoscopy preparation with Fortrans and predictors of negative effects by I. A. Matveev, B. K. Gibert, A. I. Matveev, M. P. Kozlov

“…The relevance of this issue is increasing due to the prevalence of this method in the diagnosis and treatment of colon pathology.The aim of the study was to investigate tolerance to Fortrans in colon preparation for colonoscopy and factors affecting comfort.Materials and methods. …”
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The Use of L-Menthol in Endoscopic Transpapillary Interventions. Prospective Randomized Dual-Center Study by M. A. Anishchenko, M. A. Nazmeev, S. G. Shapovalyants, S. A. Budzinsky, A. V. Rogov, R. R. Zaynutdinov, A. S. Melnikova, E. D. Fedorov, E. N. Platonova

“…Aim: to study the effect of L-menthol on duodenal peristalsis, the results of cannulation of the papilla, the effectiveness and safety of endoscopic retrograde transpapillary interventions (ERTI).Materials and methods. A prospective two-center randomized placebo-controlled trial was carried out from January to November 2022 in two centers. …”
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