Yield Diagnosis and Tuning for Emerging Semiconductors During Research Stage by Chunshan Wang, Zizhao Ma, Yuxuan Zhu, Chensheng Jin, Dongyu Chen, Chuxin Zhang, Yining Chen, Wenzhong Bao, Yufeng Xie

“…The process of taking a new semiconductor device from the lab to the factory involves a lot of time, funds and manpower, a large portion of which is spent on device yield improvement. In recent years new methods have been tried to rapidly improve yields and using machine learning (ML) algorithms is one option. …”
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Psychological impact on patients with oral cancer before undergoing resection and free flap reconstruction surgery by Satoshi Yamaguchi, Kento Kaminogo, Tatsuya Tokura, Hiroyuki Kimura, Shinichi Kishi, Noriyuki Yamamoto, Norihisa Ichimura, Naoto Toyama, Yoshiro Koma, Naoka Kouyama, Norio Ozaki, Hideharu Hibi

“…This study aimed to clarify the psychological state of patients with oral cancer immediately prior to their surgery. Materials and methods: This study included patients with oral cancer scheduled for a free flap reconstruction surgery between February 2017 and October 2020. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of Sb/P substituted Ge–Ga–Se–Te bulk glasses by Roman Golovchak, Anna Sheets, Dakota Price, Tetyana Ignatova, Kyle Nowlin, Andriy Kovalskiy, Bohdan Mahlovanyi, Yaroslav Shpotyuk, Andriy Lopushansky, Jozef Cebulski, Catherine Boussard-Pledel, Bruno Bureau

“…In this work, the effect of the gradual substitution of Sb with P in bulk PxGa5Ge20Sb10−xSe45Te20 glasses is studied with structural methods, optical spectroscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). …”
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Comparative results of subjective assessment by professional athletes of the functional state of the knee joint after anterior cruciate ligament repair with semitendinosus and grac... by M. N. Velichko, A. U. Terskov, A. M. Belyakova, E. O. Hrabrova, A. V. Bodrov, A. V. Shturmin, A. S. Umnikov, A. A. Shurygina

“…Aim: to evaluate the subjective functional state of the knee joint in professional athletes after arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament depending on the type of the autograft.Materials and methods: the study included 37 professional athletes, divided into 2 groups. …”
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Assessment of the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients with gout based on the FINDRISС scale by O. V. Zhelyabina, M. S. Eliseev, M. N. Chikina, T. S. Panevin

“…BACKGROUND: Gout is associated with a high incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).AIM: To calculate the risk of T2DM on the FINDRISС scale, to assess the sensitivity and specificity of the scale in patients with gout based on the results of prospective follow-up.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective single-center study included 444 patients with gout over 18 years of age (49 women, 395 men) without diabetes. …”
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Depressive disorder and quality of life in patients with cerebral microangiopathy by O. V. Vorob’eva, V. V. Fateeva

“…Study the association between the depression level and quality of life (QOL) in patients with cerebral microangiopathy.Materials and methods. In outpatients 45–59 years old (n = 262, 42% men, 58% women) with cerebral microangiopathy and depression, the level of anxiety was assessed using the HADS-A scale, QOL — using the SF-36 questionnaire. …”
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Extracorporeal Detoxification in Abdominal Sepsis in Cancer Patients by N. D. Ushakova, O. I. Kit, A. A. Maslov, A. P. Men'shenina

“…The purpose is to evaluate the detoxification effects of the polymyxin sorption columns and filtration detoxification using polymethyl methacrylate membranes in abdominal sepsis in cancer patients.Materials and Methods. We examined 226 patients with oncological diseases of abdominal organs complicated by abdominal sepsis postsurgery. …”
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Weakening characteristics of arc-shaped plug on elbow erosion in coal pneumatic conveying by Feng ZHOU, Qiang ZHANG, Ying TIAN, Kuidong GAO, Chunyong FAN, Hengxuan LUAN, Jieying GU

“…Secondly, the numerical model was established by Eulerian-Lagrangian bilateral coupling computational fluid dynamics and discrete element method (CFD-DEM), and the scientificity of the model was verified by numerical simulation and experimental measurement of the maximum erosion depth. …”
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Assessment of early symptoms of surgical menopause in patients with borderline ovarian tumors by A. Yu. Vlasina, A. G. Solopova, A. E. Ivanov, I. M. Zhalyalova

“…Aim: to make a comparative evaluation of women with borderline ovarian tumors (BOTs) and surgical menopause (early symptoms) and explore their level of anxiety and depression depending on the age and volume of surgery.Materials and methods. The prospective comparative study included 117 patients, aged 44.3 ± 6.5 years, after surgical treatment of BOTs: 62 women at reproductive age with surgical menopause after radical treatment (group IА), 24 women at reproductive age after organ-preserving surgery (group IВ), 31 women at perimenopausal age after radical treatment (group II). …”
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Combined bone scintigraphy and fluorocholine PET/computed tomography predicts response to radium-223 therapy in patients with prostate cancer by Michele Klain, Valeria Gaudieri, Mario Petretta, Emilia Zampella, Giovanni Storto, Carmela Nappi, Carlo Buonerba, Felice Crocetto, Rosj Gallicchio, Fabio Volpe, Leonardo Pace, Martin Schlumberger, Alberto Cuocolo

“…Aim: To assess the value of bone scintigraphy and 18F-fluorocholine PET/computed tomography (CT) in predicting outcome in patients with prostate cancer and bone metastases treated with 223radium. Materials & methods: Retrospective analysis of 48 patients that underwent 223radium therapy. …”
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Clinical and laboratory assessment of the effectiveness of early rehabilitation of patients with stroke using assistive robotic tools by E. S. Koroleva, V. M. Alifirova, N. G. Brazovskaya, D. M. Plotnikov, L. A. Levchuk, A. S. Boyko, S. G. Zapekin, A. S. Semenenko, N. G. Kataeva, S. A. Ivanova

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of early rehabilitation of stroke patients in Tomsk Regional Stroke Center using assistive robotic tools by correlational analysis of clinical and laboratory biomarkers of brain neuroplasticity.Materials and methods. The study included 68 patients who suffered from stroke of the middle cerebral artery. …”
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Risk Assessment of Hemodynamically Significant Arrhythmias after Elective Cardiac Operations with Cardiopulmonary Bypass Using the Modified Nomogram (Retrospective Study) by L. B. Berikashvili, M. Ya. Yadgarov, O. N. Gerasimenko, D. D. Koger, K. K. Kadantseva, V. V. Likhvantsev

“…Aim of the study was to evaluate the feasibility of using a modified nomogram (the M nomogram) to predict the occurrence of new postoperative hemodynamically significant arrhythmias after elective cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass within 30 days post operation.Materials and methods. This was a retrospective cohort study. …”
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大型可展开网状天线反枕效应研究进展 by 贺乃馨, 宋燕平, 李团结, 张大羽, 黄鹏飞, 李怡晨, 曾家琛

“…Through the optimization design of traditional hexagonal chiral honeycomb materials, the research group found that the application of negative Poisson's ratio materials can indeed alleviate the anti-pillow effect of mesh antenna, and confirmed the feasibility of negative Poisson's ratio materials in solving the anti-pillow effect of reflector antenna.Conclusions and ProspectsThis paper summarizes the previous research programs to solve the anti-pillow effect, and according to the recent research results of the research group, explores the feasibility of the curved surface bending characteristics of negative Poisson's ratio materials in solving the anti-pillow effect, which can predictably reduce the number of existing mesh antenna adjustment points, optimize the antenna structure, and reduce the antenna quality. …”
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Degradation and ultrastructural changes of resin-based pit and fissure sealants under simulated chewing conditions by Pimduean Sivavong, Ekamon Mahapoka, Anucharte Srijunbarl, Thawanrat Singthong, Thanchanok Suriyapongprapai, Soranun Chantarangsu, Murali Srinivasan, Thantrira Porntaveetus, Dusit Nantanapiboon

“…This study aimed to assess the abrasive wear of experimental pit and fissure sealants (DIF) compared with the other commercial pit and fissure sealants by measuring surface roughness, volume loss, and ultrastructure after chewing simulation at different time points. Methods Specimens were divided into five groups (n = 10): Clinpro™(CP), Teethmate™ White (TW), Teethmate™ Natural (TN), experimental sealant (DIF), and Filtek™ Supreme Flowable Restorative (FC). …”
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Efficacy of YL-1 hematoma crushing needle combined with hematoma drainage in intracerebral hemorrhage treatment by Xianyong Chen, Danhong Chen, Shaonan Sun, Zhenyong Huang, Weipeng Hu, Qiangbin Zhu

“…This study aimed to evaluate its clinical effectiveness.Materials and methodsWe retrospectively reviewed medical records of patients with ICH who underwent twist intraosseous drill needle (TIDN) surgery at our institution between September 2016 and March 2023. …”
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Soluble CD163: A novel biomarker for the susceptibility to sepsis in severe burn injuries by Andrzej Piatkowski, Gerrit Grieb, Rittuparna Das, Ahmet Bozkurt, Dietmar Ulrich, Norbert Pallua

“…A first look is taken on the changes of sCD163 levels in burn patients by comparing predefined subgroups at single time points. Materials and Methods: Serum samples of 18 patients with burn injuries were collected for biochemical analysis at the time of admission and in a chronological sequence of 12, 24, 48 and 120 h after the injury and were matched to clinical parameters. …”
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Pecularities of shoulder joint arthroplasty after war injuries by S.S. Strafun, V.V. Gaiovych, O.S. Strafun, S.V. Bogdan, D.D. Kravchenko

“…This study aimed to analyze our first experience of treating patients with gunshot and blast injuries with shoulder arthroplasty. ­Materials and methods. We observed 14 patients with the consequences of severe polystructural injuries of the shoulder joint due to shrapnel (12 subjects) and bullet (2 patients). …”
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Assessment of the Nutritional Status and Skeletal Muscle Condition in Patients With Resectable Gastric Cancer by I. B. Uvarov, O. M. Asipovich, S. N. Derbenev, A. V. Yashchenko, D. V. Andreev, V. A. Porhanov, A. M. Manuilov

“…Background: Patients with gastric cancer (GC) are at high risk of nutrient deficiencies (ND) that can negatively affect the postoperative period and long-term treatment outcomes.Objective: To assess the nutritional status (NS) and skeletal muscle condition in patients with resectable stage I-III GC.Materials and methods: Our study included 102 GC patients: 64 men (62.7%) and 38 women (37.3%) aged 31 to 77 years. …”
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Preoperative use of the modified radiofrequency neuroablation of the genicular and cutaneous nerves of the knee joint for alleviating postoperative pain after arthroplasty by M. L. Golovakha, Ye. O. Bilykh, I. V. Shyshka, I. M. Zabielin, V. I. Pertsov

“…To improve the effectiveness of pain syndrome management in the postoperative period in patients after knee arthroplasty with radiofrequency neuroablation (RFNA). Materials and methods. A prospective, open, randomized study on the treatment result analysis of 93 patients with knee joint osteoarthritis of the III–IV stage was conducted. …”
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Meta-Analysis of 16S rRNA Sequencing Reveals Altered Fecal but Not Vaginal Microbial Composition and Function in Women with Endometriosis by Astrid Torraco, Sara Di Nicolantonio, Martina Cardisciani, Eleonora Ortu, Davide Pietropaoli, Serena Altamura, Rita Del Pinto

“…This study aims to assess the microbial landscape and pathogenic potential of distinct biological niches during endometriosis. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A microbiome meta-analysis was conducted on 182 metagenomic sequences (79 of fecal and 103 of vaginal origin) from women with and without endometriosis. …”
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