Plant selection for semi-arid urban landscapes with an emphasis on climate change (case study: Tehran) by Malek Rabiei Sadeghabadi, Omid Nouri, Reza Deihimfard

“…Therefore, the aim of this study was to make a sustainable green space for Tehran metropolis due to its arid and semi-arid climate, which poses more challenges to choose suitable plant species for green spaces. Material and methods: In our study, the methodology structured a hierarchy consisting of a goal and sub-ordinate attributes of the problem. …”
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MINI-INVASIVE TECHNIQUES FOR LATERAL VENTRAL HERNIA TREATMENT by A. V. Gubish, A. Y. Popov, S. E. Gumenyuk, A. G. Baryshev, A. N. Lyschenko, A. N. Petrovsky, V. Y. Lischishin, I. O. Lebedev

“…Improve results of surgery in patients with lateral postoperative ventral hernias.Material and Methods. For 2012–2017 we have operated on 36 patients with postoperative lateral ventral hernias: 15 with open approaches and 21 with laparoscopy. …”
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The usefulness of three-dimensional ultrasound fusion imaging for precise needle placement in liver thermal ablation: a phantom and an in vivo simulation study by Yuqing Guo, Manying Li, Xiaoer Zhang, Xiaohua Xie, Yanling Zheng, Ming Xu, Ming Kuang, Kaixin Yu, Xiaoyan Xie, Guangliang Huang

“…Purpose To investigate the value of three-dimensional ultrasound fusion imaging (3DUS-FI) in real-time guiding needle placement by phantom models and in vivo simulations.Materials and methods Two radiologists (beginner and expert) performed needle placement using two-dimensional ultrasound (2DUS) and 3DUS-FI, respectively. …”
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Efficacy and safety of cisplatin and paclitaxel (PlaTax regimen) in the neoadjuvant treatment of patients with stage II–III triple-negative breast cancer by O. O. Gordeeva, I. V. Kolyadina, L. G. Zhukova, I. P. Ganshina, G. V. Vyshinskaya, M. A. Kazantseva, M. V. Sukhova, O. E. Ryabishina, E. V. Lubennikova, D. A. Filonenko, E. I. Chichikov, I. N. Polushkina, E. I. Borisova, A. N. Lud, A. A. Meshcheryakov

“…Not only the new treatment regimens, but new predictive and prognostic factors should to be developed.Materials and methods. We included 98 patients with stage II–III TN BC in our study. …”
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Results of different kinds of carotid endarterectomy in patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus by А. N. Kazantsev, R. A. Vinogradov, M. A. Chernyavsky, V. N. Kravchuk, D. V. Shmatov, A. A. Sorokin, A. A. Erofeev, V. A. Lutsenko, R. V. Sultanov, A. R. Shabaev, I. M. Radjabov, G. Sh. Bagdavadze, N. E. Zarkua, V. V. Matusevich, E. F. Vaiman, A. I. Solobuev, S. V. Artyukhov, R. Yu. Lider, V. A. Porkhanov, G. G. Khubulava

“…However, studies on this issue are based on small sample of patients and do not take into account the type of surgery as an additional factor of potentially negative impact on the course of the postoperative period.AIM: Analysis of hospital and long-term results of eversion and classical CEE with plastic surgery of the reconstruction zone with a biological patch in patients with type 2 diabetes and without it.MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this multicenter retrospective study from January 2010 to December 2020. included 5731 patients. …”
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Comparison of inter- and intraobserver agreement between [18F]AlF-NOTA-octreotide and [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-SSA PET/CT by Hannes Leupe, Niloefar Ahmadi Bidakhvidi, Karolien Goffin, Bliede Van den Broeck, Sander Jentjens, Annouschka Laenen, Elin Pauwels, Willem Lybaert, Eric Van Cutsem, Guy Bormans, Timon Vandamme, Frederik Cleeren, Jeroen Dekervel, Karen Geboes, Sigrid Stroobants, Chris Verslype, Christophe M. Deroose

“…Abstract Purpose This study compares inter- and intraobserver agreement between [18F]AlF-NOTA-octreotide ([18F]AlF-OC) and [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-somatostatin analogues (SSAs) in PET/CT imaging for neuroendocrine neoplasm (NEN) patients. Materials and methods This is a secondary endpoint analysis from our multicenter trial (clin trial.gov identifier: NCT04552847) including 75 NEN patients who received both [68Ga]Ga-DOTATATE (n = 56) or [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-NOC (n = 19) and [18F]AlF-OC PET imaging. …”
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Prototype Pendeteksi Kebakaran Hutan Berbasis Internet by Gizan Guswan, Budi Rahmadya

“…Forest or peatland fires can start fromsmall ignition points and escalate into large blazes. During Indonesia's dry seasons, numerousignitionpointstypicallyoccurinKalimantanandSumatra,fueledbydrygrass,wood,andotherflammable materials. …”
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Sarcopenia in Patients After Severe Brain Injury by I. V. Sergeev, M. V. Petrova, A. E. Shestopalov, M. L. Radutnaya, T. I. Khizhniak, M. S. Vetsheva, O. B. Lukyanets, A. V. Yakovleva

“…The paper highlights the use and comparison of these methods in patients after severe brain injuries.Aim of study To assess the severity of sarcopenia in patients after severe brain injuries.Materials and methods 25 patients were included in this study with an average age of 56.75±19.84 years, ranging from 22 to 82 years, after severe brain injury in a minimally conscious state according to the FOUR (Full Outline of Unresponsiveness) scale, median 12 (12; 15) points. …”
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Thrombodynamics Test in Assessing the Risk of Thrombus Formation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulants by Z. A. Gebekova, I. I. Ivanov, A. Asambayeva, A. I. Skripka, A. A. Sokolova, D. A. Napalkov, T. A. Vuimo

“…To evaluate thrombus characteristics in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) taking different direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) using Thrombodynamics test.Materials and methods. Thrombodynamics test was performed in 100 patients with paroxysmal and permanent forms of AF taking different DOACs, dose choice was done in accordance with the instructions for drugs use. …”
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Transcatheter Ductus Arteriosus Closure with Various Devices in the Pediatric Patient Group and Long-term Outcomes: Experience from a Single Center by Şeyma Şebnem Ön, Eser Doğan, Fırat Ergin, Mehmet Baki Beyter, Gülçin Kayan Kaşıkçı, Meral Yılmaz, Burcu Büşra Acar, Burcugül Karasulu Beci, Zülal Ülger Tutar, Reşit Ertürk Levent

“…This study compared the effectiveness, safety, and long-term outcomes of various transcatheter PDA closure devices. Materials and Methods: This study involved 320 patients aged 0 to 18 years who underwent transcatheter PDA closure at our hospital from 2004 to 2023. …”
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Ultrastructural organization and reproduction of virions in Vero (E6) cells in influenza A/H1N1 pmd09 virus monoinfection and coinfection with SARS-CoV-2 (Delta and Omicron strains... by Ksenia F. Emtsova, Ekaterina V. Spiridonova, Vladimir V. Omigov, Anastasia A. Moiseeva, Elena I. Danilenko, Oleg S. Taranov

“…The aim of the work is to study the ultrastructure of Vero (E6) cells and the reproduction of viral particles during monoinfection with the influenza A virus and coinfection of this virus with two SARS-CoV-2 genovariants in dynamics 6, 18 and 24 hours after inoculation. Materials and methods. The Vero (E6) cell line model was used for in vitro study of the viral infection effects and an analysis of the dynamics of changes in the number of intracellular viral particles. …”
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The hormonal status of male combatants depending on the volume of body wounding by I.A. Lurin, E.M. Khoroshun, N.Yu. Seliukova, M. Rekhviashvili, V.V. Makarov, M.O. Boiko, V.V. Nehoduiko, K.V. Misiura

“…Therefore, the purpose of this work was to determine the connection between wound volume and altering of some hormone levels in blood serum at different stages of wound healing process in male combatants. Materials and methods. One hundred and twenty male combatants who were divided into 4 groups of 30 individuals depending on the wound volume have taken part in our investigation. …”
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Embedding violence prevention in existing religious and education systems: initial learning from formative research in the Safe Schools Study in Zimbabwe by Emily Eldred, Ellen Turner, Camilla Fabbri, Amiya Bhatia, Michelle Lokot, Tendai Nhenga, Charles Nherera, Progress Nangati, Ratidzai Moyo, Dorcas Mgugu, Robert Nyakuwa, Sarah Rank, Annah Theresa Nyadombo, Karen Devries

“…This included Theory of Change workshops with all study partners at three time-points, and focus groups, in-depth interviews, participatory workshops at two time-points. …”
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Possibilities of peripheral magnetic neuromodulation in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in men by I. A. Labetov, G. V. Kovalev, A. S. Shulgin, N. D. Kubin, D. D. Shkarupa

“…To test the hypothesis that the use of peripheral magnetic neuromodulation (PMN) in male patients with LUTS will reduce the severity of LUTS.Materials and methods. Sixty-eight men with LUTS were enrolled in a prospective, randomized study. …”
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Research progress and development trends in the anti-oxidation mechanism and performance enhancement of uranium nitride as an accident-resistant nuclear fuel by Yu ZHANG, Xuwen ZHAO, Yujuan ZHANG, Yu YANG, Wenti LÜ, Xiaoguang LIU, Mingfu CHU, Zhenliang YANG, Jingkun XU, Changchun GE

“…This study summarizes three main methods for improving the oxidation resistance of UN: compounding UN with ceramic compounds, doping UN with metal elements, and applying surface coating technology. …”
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Damage to the Cardiovascular System in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus Infection. Part 2: Correction of Myocardial Systolic Dysfunction by V. I. Podzolkov, A. I. Tarzimanova, A. E. Bragina, I. I. Shvedov, E. E. Bykova, A. A. Ivannikov, L. V. Vasilyeva

“…To study changes in myocardial contractile function when prescribing mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists of spironolactone in patients after coronavirus infection SARS-CoV-2 with symptoms of chronic heart failure (CHF).Materials and methods. The study included 90 hospitalized patients with a diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection. …”
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P-6 CORRELATION BETWEEN CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR (CTGF) AND FIBROSIS DEGREE IN PATIENTS WITH PRIMARY BILIARY CHOLANGITIS (PBC) by Cristian Yamín Sánchez Sánchez, Diego Fernando Abendaño Rivera, Viridiana López Ladrón De Guevara, María Argentina Díaz Castro, Fátima Higuera de da Tijera, Carolina Guzmán Arriaga, Ángel Daniel Santana Vargas, José Luis Pérez Hernández

“…It is characterized by inflammation and progressive fibrosis of the bile ducts, which can lead to stenosis, cholestasis, and long-term liver damage.The objective of this study is to establish the correlation between serum levels of Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF), measured using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), and the degree of hepatic fibrosis assessed by transient elastography in patients with cholestasis diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC). Patients / Materials and Methods: Prospective, analytical, experimental study. …”
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Comparison of eight weeks of resistance training and high-intensity intermittent aerobic training on the expression of microRNAs associated with adipose tissue angiogenesis and ant... by Hamid Sadeghian, Marefat Siahkohian, Mohsen Akbarpour Beni, Lotfali Bolboli

“…The aim of this study was to compare the effect of eight weeks of resistance training and high-intensity intermittent aerobic training (HIIAT) on the expression of microRNAs associated with adipose tissue angiogenesis and antiangiogenesis in rats fed a high-fat diet.Materials and Methods: In the experimental study, 60 six-week-old male wistar rats (mean body weight = 192.40 ± 11.35) were obtained from Pasteur Institute of Iran. …”
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Implantation of a long biological patch in classical carotid endarterectomy for extended atherosclerotic lesions. Long-term outcomes by A. N. Kazantsev, M. A. Chernyavsky, R. A. Vinogradov, V. N. Kravchuk, D. V. Shmatov, A. A. Sorokin, S. V. Artyukhov, V. V. Matusevich, V. A. Porkhanov, G. G. Khubulava

“…Objective: to analyze the in-hospital and long-term outcomes of classical carotid endarterectomy (CEE) in extended atherosclerotic lesions in comparison with the outcomes of this operation in local atherosclerotic plaque (AP). Materials and Methods. This study, which lasted from January 2010 to December 2020, included 148 patients with extended AP and hemodynamically significant internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis. …”
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EMG-CHARACTERISTICS OF MASTICATORY MUSCLES IN SUBJECTS WITH BRUXISM by L.V. Smaglyuk, A.V. Liakhovska, V.I. Smaglyuk, M.V. Trofymenko

“…The aim of our study was to determine the features of EMG-activity of masticatory muscles in patients with bruxism. Materials and methods of research. We performed a clinical examination and superficial electromyography (EMG) of the masticatory muscles in 13 subjects aged 25 to 43 years. …”
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