Beam hardening of K-edge contrast agents: a phantom study comparing clinical energy-integrating detector and photon-counting detector CT systems by Amir Pourmorteza, Arnaud Richard Choux, Thomas Wesley Holmes, U. Joseph Schoepf, Marly van Assen, Carlo De Cecco, Tilman Emrich, Akos Varga-Szemes

“…Abstract Background Beam hardening (BH) artifacts negatively influence computed tomography (CT) measurements, especially when due to dense materials or materials with high effective atomic numbers. …”
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Bayesian network for predicting mandibular third molar extraction difficulty by Tian Meng, Zhiyong Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Chao Zhang

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The effect of core stabilization exercises and shock wave therapy in patients with radiculopathy by J. Bubelis

“…Physical exercises and physiotherapy used during physical therapy have shown to reduce pain, improve and manage balance. Materials and methods. The study involved 40 subjects (22 women and 18 men) diagnosed with lumbar radiculopathy. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Etidronic Acid and Propolis against <italic>E. faecalis</italic> in Primary Teeth: An <italic>In Vivo</italic> Study by Veena Arali, Atluri N Supraja, Harika Rapala, Charan T Vemagiri, Mounika Kallakuri, Gannamani LGSP Kumar

“…Aim and background: The study aimed to assess the antimicrobial efficacy of 11% alcoholic extract of propolis and 9% etidronic acid against <italic>Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis)</italic> in endodontically treated necrotized primary teeth. Methods and materials: A total of 30 necrotic primary molars, either maxillary or mandibular teeth in children of age 3–8 years, were randomly included, of these 15 teeth were irrigated with 11% alcoholic extract of propolis (group I) and 15 teeth with 9% etidronic acid (group II); two microbiological samples with sterile paper points were taken from within the canal in both groups, first sample after the access opening and before first irrigation (S1), and another sample after final irrigation and debridement of infection, before obturating the tooth (S2). …”
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Time factors of clinical effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke by A.M. Netliukh, A.A. Sukhanov

“…Objective ‒ to analyze the relationship between the severity of the patient’s condition at admission, delays before the start of thrombectomy and the influence of the time factor on the functional outcome at discharge. Materials and methods. Informed consent was obtained from each patient (parent or guardian) enrolled in the study and the study protocol conforms to the ethical guidelines of the Declaration of Helsinki as reflected in a priori approval by the Institutional Ethical Review Board (Institution's Human Research Committee). …”
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The role of visceral hypersensitivity and cortisol levels in the development of intestinal dysfunction in coexisting hypothyroidism by V. H. Mishchuk, H. V. Kozinchuk, O. Z. Venhrovych, U. P. Shalamai

“…The aim is to study the role of visceral hypersensitivity and cortisol levels in patients with intestinal dysfunction in coexisting hypothyroidism and in those with constipation or diarrhea without thyroid dysfunction. Materials and methods. A total of 41 patients with hypothyroidism were examined, of whom 24 were diagnosed with persistent constipation and 17 with diarrhea, along with 36 patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (control group), of whom 22 had constipation and 14 had diarrhea. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Apical Fit of Various Corresponding Gutta-percha Cones in Prepared S-shaped Canals of Simulated Mandibular Premolars: An In-vitro Study by Parul Bansal, Garima Singh, Mohit Kumar, Nikita Sharma, Smrity Sinha, Darshana Baruah

“…Aim: To evaluate the apical fit of various corresponding GP cones in prepared S-shaped canals of simulated mandibular premolars. Materials and Methods: The present In-vitro study was conducted at Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India for a period of one month starting from August to September 2023. …”
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Effectiveness of Generative Artificial Intelligence-Driven Responses to Patient Concerns in Long-Term Opioid Therapy: Cross-Model Assessment by Giuliano Lo Bianco, Christopher L. Robinson, Francesco Paolo D’Angelo, Marco Cascella, Silvia Natoli, Emanuele Sinagra, Sebastiano Mercadante, Filippo Drago

“…This study evaluates the reliability, accuracy, and comprehensibility of ChatGPT’s responses to common patient inquiries about opioid long-term therapy. <b>Methods:</b> An expert panel selected thirteen frequently asked questions regarding long-term opioid therapy based on the authors’ clinical experience in managing chronic pain patients and a targeted review of patient education materials. …”
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Sleep Disorders and Risk Factors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Hypertensive Patients with Obesity in the Practice of Physician-Internist by Radchenko O., Bek N., Zvorska I., Mykulynets R.

“…To review the literature on sleep disorders in medical practice of internists, to identify the risk factors of OSA in patients with essential hypertension (EH) and obesity (OB). Materials and methods. A review of literary sources on clinical signs and diagnoses of OSA syndrome was made. …”
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Prognostic value of depression severity indicators for determining clinical outcomes of sleeve gastrectomy in patients with obesity by V.V. Skyba, O.V. Ivanko, I.I. Pliuta

“…The aim of the study was to characterize the prognostic value of depression severity indicators for determining clinical outcomes of sleeve gastrectomy in patients with obesity. Materials and methods. Clinical outcomes of 93 patients with obesity who underwent sleeve gastrectomy were analyzed. …”
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Short-term repeatability and postprandial effect assessment of liver perfusion quantification in healthy subjects using arterial spin labeling MRI by Pengling Ren, Xia Ma, Yawen Liu, Jinxia Zhu, Yi Sun, Bernd Kuehn, Zhenghan Yang, Penggang Qiao, Rui Wang, Zhenchang Wang

“…Abstract Objectives To assess the stability of liver perfusion quantification using arterial spin labeling MRI (ASL-MRI) in healthy subjects. Materials and methods The arterial and portal venous liver perfusion were measured with two pseudo-continuous ASL acquisitions at a 3.0-Tesla MRI system. …”
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Predictors of Complications Related to Cardiac Ablation for Atrial Arrhythmias by I. A. Ruslyakova, K. S. Belyakov, A. A. Abdulrazakov, V. A. Marinin

“…The heterogeneity of the patient population and the lack of uniform approaches to periprocedural management highlight the importance of investigating the predictors of catheter ablation (CA) related complications in patients with atrial arrhythmias.Aim of the study: to identify risk factors for procedure-related (PR) and procedural sedation and analgesia (PSA)-related complications in patients with atrial arrhythmias.Materials and Methods. A single-center retrospective cohort observational study analyzed 2,340 electronic medical records (EMRs) from the I.I. …”
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Ambulance Commanders’ Reluctance to Enter Road Tunnels in Simulated Incidents and the Effects of a Tunnel-Specific e-Learning Course on Decision-Making: Web-Based Randomized Contro... by Johan Hylander, Lina Gyllencreutz, Michael Haney, Anton Westman

“…Ambulance commanders have requested tunnel-specific learning materials to improve their preparedness. …”
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Plasmid profile analysis of Escherichia coli isolates recovered from the beef production chain by Dr Libby Onyeka, Prof Abiodun Adesiyun, Prof Karen Keddy, Prof Peter Thompson

“…Methods and Materials: E. coli isolates in this study were obtained in Gauteng province, South Africa, during 2015-2017 from three sources; cattle feedlot (faeces), beef abattoirs (carcass swabs, environment, faeces) and retail outlets (raw beef and ready to eat (RTE) beef products). …”
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Anti-tumor effects of recombinant human cyclophilin A combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors in the experimental model of melanoma B16 in vivo by A. A. Kalinina, D. B. Kazansky, L. M. Khromykh

“…To evaluate anti-tumor effects of combined immunotherapy using rhCypA and immune checkpoint inhibitors in the mouse model of melanoma B16 in vivo.Materials and methods. C57BL/6 mice were subcutaneously transplanted with melanoma B16. …”
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Long-term outcome after perioperative chemotherapy and surgery for gastro-esophageal adenocarcinoma by S. Shim, A.C. Larsen, L. Bæksgaard, P. Pfeiffer, M. Nordsmark, J.R. Sørensen, A.K. Motavaf, M. Ladekarl

“…In this national cohort, we report on outcomes after 12 years. Materials and methods: Baseline clinicopathological factors and blood tests were collected in 285 patients treated from May 2008 to June 2010, and postsurgical factors were collected in the 202 patients that were radically resected. …”
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P-85 IMPACT OF TECHNICAL NOTE No 32/2021 ON THE RATE OF LIVER TRANSPLANTS FOR REFRACTORY ASCITIS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL by Guilherme Massote Fontanini, Juarez Roberto de Oliveira Vasconcelos, Marcia Guimarães Villanova, Fernanda Fernandes Souza, Roberta Chaves Araújo, Rebbeca Dias Zaia, Mariana Carvalho Caleffi, Gustavo Pereira Peixoto, Isabela Dourado de Carvalho

“…In addition, the study will also evaluate the proportion of those transplanted for refractory ascites after the 2021 resolution. Patients / Materials and Methods: The electronic medical records of patients undergoing LT in a tertiary service during the years before (2018 and 2019) and after (2022 and 2023) technical note No. 32/2021 were evaluated. …”
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Investigator’s influence on the muscle strength assessment in animals in experiment: Comparison of automated “inverted grid” test and its classical variant by P. R. Lebedev, E. V. Kuzubova, V. M. Pokrovsky, A. I. Radchenko, S. I. Osipyan, Yu. V. Stepenko, A. A. Apostol, L. M. Danilenko, A. A. Dolzhikov, T. G. Pokrovskaya, O. S. Gudyrev, Ya. S. Kochergina, O. V. Dudnikova

“…The aim of the work was to study the influence of the researcher on the muscle strength assessment in animals in the experiment by comparing the results of the automated “inverted grid” test and its classical variant.Materials and methods. Male lines (Bla/J, n=20; FUS(1-359), n=20; Tau P301S+/+, n=20) and their background controls (C57BL/6J, n=20; CD1, n=20) were selected for the study. …”
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Research and application of medicines for treating liver fibrosis: current status and prospects by Shiqi Chen, Shiqi Chen, Zhu Wu, Jing Zhang, Yuxin Lin, Jiaqi Xie, Dehui Yin, Dehui Yin, Ye Zhu, Ye Zhu

“…Notably, combination therapy has emerged as a prominent focus of contemporary investigation due to its potential to enhance treatment outcomes.Materials and MethodsAs of 1 February 2025, a comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed and Web of Science, employing keywords related to liver fibrosis and its treatment. …”
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Structure of anxiety and stress as factors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance by M. Y. Sorokin, N. B. Lutova, G. E. Mazo, N. G. Neznanov, E. D. Kasyanov, G. V. Rukavishnikov, O. V. Makarevich, M. А. Khobeys

“…Threats to life and health, the public health crisis associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, have led to 1) accelerated development of vaccines, 2) adverse psychological reactions in the population.Aim: to identify differences in stress, anxiety, protective behavior strategies, and the socio-demographic characteristics of online survey participants, who reported opposing attitudes to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.Materials and Methods. In December 2020-January 2021, 131 respondents were assessed (men—21.4%). …”
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