Full-Endoscopic Transforaminal Ventral Decompression for Symptomatic Thoracic Disc Herniation with or without Calcification: Technical Notes and Case Series by Shangju Gao, Jingchao Wei, Wenyi Li, Long Zhang, Can Cao, Jinshuai Zhai, Bo Gao

“…The authors introduced a modified full-endoscopic transforaminal ventral decompression technique in this study and evaluated its imaging and clinical outcomes. Materials and Methods. Eleven patients with symptomatic thoracic disc herniation who underwent full-endoscopic transforaminal ventral decompression in a single medical center were enrolled. …”
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An Apriori algorithm-based association rule analysis to identify acupoint combinations for treating uremic pruritus by Ping-Hsun Lu, Chien-Cheng Lai, Ling-Ya Chiu, I-Hsin Lin, Chih-Chin Iou, Po-Hsuan Lu

“…To investigate the potential correlations between acupoint combinations, an association-rule analysis was employed. Materials and Methods: Apriori algorithms stand out as highly potent techniques for identifying associations in databases; this study utilized an association rule mining to examine the association rules of key acupoint groupings that could be employed for treating UP. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of dentists in Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in Turkey by Berkay Tokuç, Fatih Mehmet Coşkunses

“…Purpose The aim was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and anxiety of the dentists in relation to COVID-19. Materials and Methods This cross-sectional survey was conducted amongst 590 dentists employed in Turkey from March to April 2020. …”
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Accuracy of blood pressure-to-height ratio for the identification of elevated blood pressure in children: A cross-sectional study by Ignatio R. Haryono, Nawanto A. Prastowo

“…The present study evaluated the accuracy of BPHR in detecting EBP in children aged 8–11 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study involved 1087 children (531 boys and 556 girls), aged 8–11 years. …”
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Comparison of outcome of ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block versus intra-articular steroid injection in adhesive capsulitis of shoulder: A randomized control trial by Davinder Kumar Verma, Osama Neyaz, Srishti Nanda, Gita Handa

“…Settings and Design: A prospective randomized control trial at a tertiary care hospital compared a single dose of IASI with USNB in patients having shoulder pain and stiffness secondary to AC of ≥12 weeks' duration, visiting Outpatient Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Materials and Methods: Patients in the first group were given IASI (2 ml of 40 mg/ml triamcinolone) while in the other group received USNB (4 ml of 0.5% injection bupivacaine). …”
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Efficacy of 3D-Printed Scaffolds in Guided Tissue Regeneration for Combined Endo-Perio Lesions: A Clinical and Radiographic Study by Anuj Singh Parihar, Nimisha Nandanan, Hiren H. Patadiya, Meetu Jain, Aishwarya Arya, Rashmi Laddha, Santosh Kumar

“…This study investigated the efficacy of 3D-printed scaffolds in guided tissue regeneration (GTR) for managing CEPLs, utilizing a combined clinical and radiographic assessment approach. Materials and Methods: This prospective clinical trial enrolled patients diagnosed with CEPLs. …”
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The Association of ITGBL1 and LPPR4/PRG1 Expression Profile in Patients with Prostate Cancer History by Asmaalsadat Nikkhouy-Tanha, Nazanin Nazari, Maryam Moradi, Mahsa Talebi, Fatima Masoomi Sarvestani, Fatemeh Rahmanzad, Maryam Mahmoudi, Zahra Jafarinia, Banafsheh Rastegari

“…Our study aimed to test whether two different ITGBL1 and LPPR4/PRG1 gene expression levels are linked with prostate cancer incidence. Materials and Methods: 40 prostate tissue biopsies representing confirmed cancer and 41 normal tissues were selected. …”
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To Evaluate and Compare the Release of Nickel, Chromium, and Titanium from Three Different Commercially Available Stainless steel Crowns at Different pH Levels: An In vitro Study by Dedeepya Devi Santapuri, Satyam Martha, R Punithavathy, K Haritha, Harika Chowdary Manukonda, Manideep Yadlapalli

“…Aim: To estimate and compare the release of nickel, chromium, and titanium from three commercially available SSCs in artificial saliva at different pH levels (5.5, 6.5, and 7.5) over various time intervals (1, 3, and 6 months). Materials and Methods: Three different brands of SSCs were selected and grouped accordingly. …”
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Cognitive function changes during a course of electroconvulsive therapy in patients with various psychiatric illnesses: A prospective observational study by Harita Patel, Parth Patel, Roshani Patel, Nilesh Kanaujiya, Kalpesh Chandrani, Yogesh Murugan

“…Aim: To assess cognitive function changes during ECT in patients with various psychiatric illnesses. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study included 100 patients (aged 18–60 years) with psychiatric disorders scheduled for ECT at a tertiary care hospital. …”
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Endoprosthetic replacement in patients with tumors of proximal humerus by V. Yu. Karpenko, V. A. Derzhavin, A. V. Buharov

“…Objective.To analyze and evaluate the results of applying the "Anatomical" and "Reverse" shoulder replacements in patients with neoplastic lesions of the proximal humerus.Materials and methods. Depending on the type of metal implants patients were divided into two groups. …”
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The effect of an interactive game-based e-book with simulative clinical scenarios on the health literacy competency among medical students in Taiwan by Pei-Ling Tseng, Hui-Fang Yang, Chia-Chen Chang, Tai-Yuan Chiu, Jaw-Shiun Tsai, Hsiang-Ru Lai, Chen-Yin Tung

“…Knowledge scores increased by 0.117 points, attitudes by 0.175 points, and skills by 0.162 points (p < 0.05). …”
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Cellular and molecular screening of connective tissue dysplasia in adolescent athletes (pilot study) by M. V. Dvornichenko, A. E. Sizikova, T. V. Saprina, E. N. Pashkova, M. S. Shcherbinko, I. A. Khlusov, V. V. Novitsky

“…The purpose of the study is to evaluate the cellular and molecular parameters of bone remodeling in the blood as potential markers of undifferentiated forms of connective tissue dysplasiaMaterials and methods. The structural and functional status of cellular elements of in vitro culturing of mononuclear leukocytes of peripheral blood in adolescent athletes connected with phenotypic manifestations of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia (UCTD) were investigated. 25 pupils of sport schools from 10–14 years old (main disciplines: figure skating, gymnastics, athletics) were examined with the help of express analysis. …”
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P-56 EXPERIENCE WITH DEXMEDETOMIDINE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME FOR PATIENTS WITH CIRRHOSIS by Liliana Ivonne Gallardo Gonzalez, Jose Luis Perez Hernandez, Maria Fatima Higuera de la Tijera

“…The objective of this study is to report the effect of DXM in patients with cirrhosis and AWS. Patients / Materials and Methods: Observational, retrospective, descriptive and analytical study. …”
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The effect of vitamin D and magnesium deficiency on the course of adenomyosis in the post covid-19 period in women of reproductive age by M.B. Zaporozhchenko, A.V. Bulhar, G.F. Stepanov

“…Objective of the study: to investigate the content of vitamin D and the trace element magnesium in the blood of women of reproductive age with adenomyosis of the I–II and III–IV degrees after the COVID-19 disease depending on the algorithm of their management at 3, 6 and 12 months, as well as assess the general condition of patients. Materials and methods. 150 women after the COVID-19 disease were under observation: 30 practically healthy women (control group A), 60 patients with adenomyosis of the I–II degree (group B) and 60 patients with adenomyosis of the III–IV degree (group C). …”
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The use of dual mobility endoprostheses in patients with unsatisfactory outcomes of trochanteric fractures fixed with a sliding hip screw system (SHS) by A. N. Tsed, N. E. Mushtin, A. K. Dulaev, A. V. Schmeljev

“…The OBJECTIVE was to evaluate the results of using dual mobility endoprostheses in patients with unsatisfactory outcomes of osteosynthesis of trochanteric fractures using a sliding hip screw system.METHODS AND MATERIALS. A single-center, retrospective, randomized study was conducted in 60 patients with unfavorable consequences of osteosynthesis of the proximal femur with the DHS system. …”
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Quality of life in patients, suffering localized reno-cellular cancer after operative treatment by O. A. Voylenko, O. A. Kononenko, S. L. Semko, M. V. Pikul, O. E. Stakhovskyi, Yu. V. Vitruk, E. O. Stakhovsky

“…To rise the efficacy of treatment in patients, suffering localized reno-cellular cancer (LRCC), studying quality of life in patients and determination of optimal procedure of operative treatment. Materials and methods. Of 511 patients, suffering LRCC (T1-T2 N0M0), in whom quality of life was estimated in accordance to the SF-36 questionnaire, renal resection  was performed in 422 (82.6%), nephrectomy - 89 (17.4%). …”
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The development of future foreign language teachers’ digital competences in creating multimedia tutorials by G. Zh. Smagulova, G. B. Sarzhanova, G. K. Tleuzhanova, N. Stanciu

“…Buketov Karaganda University among 30 graduate students.Methodology and research methods. The research work was based on the determination of four levels of training in the field of development of multimedia foreign language tutorials: recognition-based, reproductive (adaptive), heuristic, creative.Results and scientific novelty. …”
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Long-term results of aesthetic and functional restoration of frontal teeth in young people with preserved systemic and dental health by O. S. Gileva, M. A. Sycheva, T. V. Libik, M. Yu. Kilina

“…To analyze the stability of the results of aesthetic and functional restoration of frontal teeth in young people with preserved systemic and dental health based on expert assessments and subjective conclusions of the patient.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The quality preservation of 63 composite restorations of frontal teeth performed a year ago in 54 patients aged 19–27 years with preserved systemic and dental health was analyzed by experts using the Ryge international assessment system. …”
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Emigration of Hungarians to Great Britain at the beginning of the 21^st century in the context of the migration policy under the V. Orban government by A. V. Bobeshko

“…Such actions are both politically and economically motivated.   Materials and Methods. In the process of working on the topic, the author used the publications of Russian and foreign researchers on the Hungarian emigration, as well as historical sources, including statistical materials, documents reflecting the life of the Hungarian community in the UK and journalism. …”
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Transparency, Reproducibility, and Accessibility of Clinical and Experimental Studies in Allergy (TRACES): Study design and protocol by Hugo W.F. Mak, MBBS, MRes(Med), Chak Kwan Cheung, MBBS, MRes(Med), Julio Lau, MBBS, Shirley C.W. Chan, MBBS, FHKCP, Philip H. Li, MD, FRCP

“…Results: All research articles published in allergy journals indexed in MEDLINE will be identified, and a random sample of 500 articles (100 from each of 5 different time points) will be retrieved and scrutinized. Various indicators of transparency, reproducibility, and accessibility will be extracted from these articles, including the following: presence of conflict of interest and funding statements; availability statements for protocols, data, materials and analysis scripts; preregistration statements; and open access status. …”
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