Nursing-Led Pain Management: Impact on Patient Satisfaction Following Abdominal Surgery by Hezil Reema Barboza, Amar Sunil Lobo, M. S. Moosabba, Fatima Dsilva, Balakrishna Gurmitkal

“…Aims: The study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of nursing interventions on post-operative pain and satisfaction among patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Materials and Methods: A quantitative approach was used for the study to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions on post-operative pain and satisfaction among patients undergoing abdominal surgery in a tertiary care hospital in Mangaluru. …”
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Dynamics of hormonal and immunological parameters in patients with acute pleural empyema by V.V. Tkachenko, V.V. Boyko, V.V. Kritsak, A.L. Sochnieva, D.V. Minukhin, A.O. Merkulov, V.G. Hroma, V.V. Ponomarova, O.P. Sharmazanova

“…The purpose of our research: to analyze and identify results of hormonal and immunological research in patients with acute pleural empyema depending on the severity of disease. Materials and methods. Dynamics of hormonal and immunological changes has been studied in 64 participants with acute pleural empyema who were treated with classical and minimally invasive surgical methods. …”
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Constructing machine learning potential for metal nanoparticles of varying sizes via basin-hoping Monte Carlo and active learning by Gong Fu-Qiang, Xiong Ke, Cheng Jun

“…Nanoparticles, distinguished by their unique chemical and physical properties, have emerged as focal points within the realm of materials science. Traditional theoretical approaches for atomic simulations mainly include empirical force field and ab initio simulations, with the former offering efficiency but limited reliability, and the latter providing accuracy but restricted to systems of relatively small sizes. …”
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Assessment of bone mineral density in epileptic patients with long-term antiepileptic therapy: pilot data by N. A. Sivakova, I. V. Abramova, V. P. Rybasova, O. D. Bolshunova, E. D. Kasyanov, G. V. Rukavishnikov, M. A. Khobeysh, M. Yu. Sorokin, L. V. Lukina, N. I. Ananyeva, R. F. Nasyrova, V. A. Mikhailov, G. E. Mazo

“…The aim of the study: to evaluate bone mineral density in adult patients with epilepsy long-term receiving antiepileptic therapy. Materials and methods. Thirty-eight adult patients with epilepsy taking antiepileptic drugs for a long time were examined. …”
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Trade-Off Between Wear/Corrosion Performance and Mechanical Properties in D-AlNiCo Poly-Quasicrystals Through CNT Addition to the Microstructure by Seyedmehdi Hosseini, Pavel Novák, Mostafa Alishahi, Zdeněk Kačenka, Petr Šittner

“…The results highlight an interesting trade-off between surface properties and mechanical strength, pointing toward the development of materials suitable for extreme conditions.…”
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Health behaviours and mobile intervention use in patients recruited from general practitioners’ practices in rural Bavaria by Laura M. König, Constanze Betz, Mirna Al Masri, Tina Bartelmeß

“…The present dataset provides information on adults residing in rural Germany regarding their health status, perceived access to opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity, and digital device ownership and intervention use.Materials and methods: A pen-and-paper survey was conducted in winter 2022/2023 among patients of five general practitioners’ practices in rural Bavaria. …”
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Promotion of Project «Antiplagiat.RSL» for Raising the Level of Russian Education and Science by N. V. Avdeeva, I. V. Sus

“…There are given grounds for broadening the scope of verification by way of involving more educational and research organizations with their works to be studied. Materials and Methods: Using the materials of the results of the plagiarism tests carried out at the Russian State Library and having analyzed the foreign publications on the theme, the authors offer systematization of the common types of the borrowings revealed. …”
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Beyond Culture/Nature Divides: New Approaches and Tools for a Cultural Integrated Landscape Management by Luiz Oosterbeek

“…The introduction sets the context for the argument, revisiting some of the theoretical approaches to the notions of nature and landscapes from the late 19th century in Europe, while also referring to reflections in antiquity and traditional and indigenous understandings. A section on materials and methods explains the methodological framework and data used by the author, situating it within a systematization of the humanities’ assessment of the past. …”
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Preoperative Gargling with Magnesium Sulphate versus Lignocaine on Postoperative Sore Throat in Patients Undergoing Surgery under General Anaesthesia: A Randomised Clinical Study by Jatin Patel, Yashvi Samir Patwa, Pooja Shah, Rajsi Shah, Sara Mary Thomas

“…Aim: To compare the effectiveness of preoperative gargling with Magnesium Sulphate (20 mg/kg) versus Lignocaine (4 mg/kg of 2%) in reducing POST and to assess the influence of these agents on intraoperative haemodynamic parameters. Materials and Methods: In this randomised, double-blinded prospective clinical study at tertiary care centre Dhiraj Hospital, Department of Anaesthesiology, Smt. …”
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Evaluation of Internal Fit in Custom-Made Posts and Cores Fabricated with Fully Digital Versus Conventional Techniques by Eric Jensen, Shariel Sayardoust

“…Objective: This study aimed to assess and compare the internal fit of custom-made posts and cores fabricated using digital impressions (DI) and conventional vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) impressions in restorative dentistry. Materials and Methods: A typodont tooth model, simulating the anatomy of the root canal of a central incisor, was utilized for the study. …”
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Ambulatory Catheter-based Interscalene Block for Proximal Humerus Fracture Rehabilitation: Safety, Efficacy and Lessons from a Pilot Study by Nah MFK, Seng ZQ, Tan YJB

“…Materials and methods: This pilot study selected PHF patients who were >18yo, surgically treated and received ambulatory CISB (CISB ≥72 hours). …”
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Predictive value of melatonin and serotonin levels in early recovery period of cerebral ischemic hemispheric stroke by S. O. Medvedkova

“…The aim was developing of criteria for prediction of the early recovery period outcome of cerebral ischemic hemispheric stroke (CIHS) on the base of the identification of serum concentration of melatonin and plasma level of serotonin. Materials and methods: complex clinical and paraclinical investigation was carried out in 77 patients (the average age of patients was 57.9 ± 0.9 years) on early recovery period of CHIS using of clinical scales (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, Barthel Index, modified Rankin Scale) on the 10th, 30th, 90th and 180th day of disease, and visualization of cerebral structures by CT scan, and identification of the serum concentration of melatonin and serotonin plasma level on the 10th, 30th day of disease, and also by the calculation of the melatonin/serotonin ratio (MSR) as serum concentration of melatonin divided by serotonin plasma level. …”
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The Clinical Impact of Depression and Anxiety on Complications After Prostate Cancer Treatment: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Elliott J. Druten, Will P. Hoover, Jacob Bardell, Jonathan Heinlen

“…Purpose This large retrospective study aims to better understand the relationship of depression and anxiety with posttreatment complications in prostate cancer patients, specifically erectile dysfunction (ED) and urinary incontinence. Materials and Methods We retrospectively reviewed prostate cancer patients diagnosed between 2016–2021. …”
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Cyclops syndrome following ACL reconstruction: a complex issue that extends beyond mechanical obstruction by Esteban Andres Lobos Centeno, Pierre Chambat, Johannes Barth

“…Hypothesis: We hypothesized that cyclops syndrome represents a mechanical issue, suggesting that the problem (extension deficit) is definitively resolved and solved once the cyclops is removed. Materials and Methods: During a two-year period (from January 1992 to December 1994), in which 835 bone-patella-bone autograft ACL reconstructions were performed, 36 patients (4.3%) required arthroscopic revision for Cyclops lesions. …”
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The effect of medical rehabilitation in respiratory syndrome patients with connective tissue dysplasia by Maria V. Vershinina, Galina I. Nechaeva, Anna A. Homenya, Anna S. Isaeva, Inna A. Ratynskaya, Irina D. Anaiko, Olga A. Foronosova

“…To assess the effectiveness of medical rehabilitation in patients with different clinical phenotypes of bronchopulmonary syndrome and CTD on the basis of the analysis of quality of life indicators.Materials and methods. 174 patients aged 18–40 years were divided into subgroups depending on the predominant clinical respiratory option syndrome. …”
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Dentin moisture conditions strongly influence its interactions with bioactive root canal sealers by Esin Ozlek, Hüseyin Gündüz, Elif Akkol, Prasanna Neelakantan

“…Here, we investigate the effects of dentin moisture conditions on the dislocation resistance of two bioactive root canal sealers (MTA Fillapex [Angelus Solucoes Odontologicas] and GuttaFlow BioSeal [Colténe/Whaledent AG]) at 3 weeks and 3 months after obturation.Materials and MethodsMandibular premolars (n = 120) were prepared and randomly divided into 3 groups based on the dentin condition: group 1, dry dentin; group 2, moist dentin; group 3, wet dentin. …”
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Development of Melt-Castable Explosive: Targeted Synthesis of 3,5-Dinitro-4-Methylnitramino-1-Methylpyrazole and Functional Derivatization of Key Intermediates by Elena Reinhardt, Lukas Bauer, Antonia H. Stadler, Henrik R. Wilke, Arthur Delage, Jörg Stierstorfer, Thomas M. Klapötke

“…The problems associated with TNT necessitate the development of novel melt-castable compounds with melting points between 70 and 120 °C, a crucial endeavor in the field of energetic materials. …”
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Cinical, morphological and functional comparisons in acute period of ischemic hemispheric stroke by A. A. Kuznetsov

“…Objectives of investigation: Detection and specification of electroencephalography violations in acute period of ischemic supratentorial stroke in aspect of lateralization of lesion focus and its influence on contralateral hemisphere; comparative analysis of EEG-pattern with morphological criterions of the lesion focus (based on computed tomography data) and clinical structure in patients with acute period of ischemic supratentorial stroke according to stroke lateralization; estimation of diagnostic and prognostic criteria of stroke course based on the results of indicated investigations according to lateralization of necrobiotic lesion focus. Materials and methods: 90 patients (mean age 66,9±1,17 years) with acute period of ischemic supratentorial stroke were examined clinically and by computed tomography and computed electroencephalography and divided into 2 groups: 1st one – left-side stroke (48 patients – 24 (50%) men and women), 2nd one – 42 patients with right-side stroke (24 (57,1%) men and 18 (42,9%) women). …”
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Efficiency and safety of Vortioxetine in the treatment of depressive disorders in cardiac patients by N. V. Filippova, Yu. B. Barylnik, T. M. Bogdanova, V. V. Blinova, A. A. Shchelchkova, E. S. Mozgacheva

“…The aim of this work was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Vortioxetine in the treatment of concomitant depressive disorders in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), angina pectoris 2-3 functional class (FC) (I 20.8 according to ICD-10), receiving complex therapy for the main (cardiological) diseases at the inpatient and outpatient stages of therapy. Materials and methods. The study included patients with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease, angina pectoris FC 2-3, hypertension 2-3, aged 45 to 66 years (mean age 57.1±1.1 years), receiving complex therapy for the underlying cardiac disease and Vortioxetine at a dose of 10-15 mg/day. within 8 weeks. …”
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High-plasticity mineral trioxide aggregate and its effects on M1 and M2 macrophage viability and adherence, phagocyte activity, production of reactive oxygen species, and cytokines by Betânia Canal Vasconcellos, Layara Cristine Tomaz Tavares, Danilo Couto da Silva, Francielen Oliveira Fonseca, Francine Benetti, Antônio Paulino Ribeiro Sobrinho, Warley Luciano Fonseca Tavares

“…ObjectivesThis study evaluated the effects of high-plasticity mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA-HP) on the activity of M1 and M2 macrophages, compared to white MTA (Angelus).Materials and MethodsPeritoneal inflammatory M1 (from C57BL/6 mice) and M2 (from BALB/c mice) macrophages were cultured in the presence of the tested materials. …”
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