Anticonvulsants impacting bone metabolism: interim results from a cross-sectional study by N. A. Sivakova, I. V. Abramova, I. Yu. Trukhina, V. P. Rybasova, E. D. Kasyanov, L. V. Lukina, V. A. Mikhailov, G. E. Mazo

“…Currently, the mechanisms of AED effect on bone metabolism remain poorly understood, which creates certain difficulties in prevention and treatment of AED-induced osteoporosis.Objective: to study bone mineral density and laboratory parameters of bone metabolism in patients with epilepsy and longterm AED administration.Material and methods. A cross-sectional study included two comparison groups: 100 adult patients with epilepsy receiving AEDs for more than 12 months and 58 healthy volunteers without taking AEDs. …”
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Initial hypotensive therapy of primary glaucoma with the domestic latanoprost generic: efficacy and safety by S. Yu. Petrov, O. M. Kalinina, L. V. Yakubova, S. M. Kosakyan, L. V. Vasilenkova, O. M. Filippova, A. N. Zhuravleva

“…Purpose: a comparative study of the efficacy and safety of the Latanoprost-Optic drug and the original latanoprost drug administered to previously untreated patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Material and methods. A double-blind, randomized, parallel-group study involved 60 patients (70 eyes) with newly diagnosed POAG, who were randomly divided into 2 groups of equal size. …”
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Vitamin D status and physical performance, muscular strength and mass in older adults with sarcopenia by M. A. Hordina, V. F. Orlovskyi, A. V. Zharkova, T. M. Rudenko, D. V. Levchenko

“…To analyze the relationship between concentration of 25(OH)D and muscular strength, muscle mass, physical activity and markers of low grade inflammation in patients with sarcopenia. Material and methods. 76 persons aged 60 to 88 years old were examined. …”
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POST-EARTHQUAKE MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN IN MEDICAL FACULTY STUDENTS: STRESS-RELATED PAIN PROCESS by Tuba Tülay Koca, Cem Zafer Yıldır

“…We aimed to detect musculoskeletal pain and earthquake-related conditions in term 5 faculty of medicine, students after the high-intensity earthquake. Material and Methods: The study was planned as a cross-sectional, descriptive study. …”
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Some aspects of improving the organization of medical care for patients with ENT pathology by A. B. Timurziеva

“…The aim of the study was to suggest ways to improve the quality of medical care for patients with ENT diseases based on an analysis of literature data, regulatory documents in otorhinolaryngology. Material and methods. The search for sources was conducted in the Scopus, Wеb of Sciеnce, PubMеd, MеdLine, CybеrLeninka, eLIBRАRY.RU databases etc., as well as in the «ConsultantPlus» reference as information database. …”
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Smoking in adolescents: prevalence and 15-year trends (population surveys in Novosibirsk, 1989—2003) by D. V. Denisova, Yu. P. Nikitin, L. G. Zavyalova

“…To study smoking prevalence and trends in megapolis adolescents over the socio-economic transition period in Russia.Material and methods. Four population screening surveys (1989, 1994, 1999, and 2003) were performed in random representative samples of 14—17-year-old adolescent school pupils from one Novosibirsk district. …”
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Problems of Community Policing in Terms of Quarantine Restrictions by V. S. Seliukov, V. S. Makarenko

“…The authors have developed propositions to improve the forms, methods and techniques of policing to maintain the appropriate level of public confidence in its activities. …”
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The problem of reopening churches in Stavropol and Baku dioceses in 1943–1948 by Evgeny Shishkin

“…The article traces important changes in religious life of regional communities in war-time conditions and draws on the material of Stavropol region, autonomous republics of the Caucasus and Azerbaij an. …”
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Changes of vascular stiffness and central blood pressure after endovascular aneurysm repair in patients with hypertension. Results of one-year follow-up by A. P. Gurevich, I. V. Emelyanov, M. V. Ionov, A. G. Vanyurkin, M. A. Chernyavsky, A. O. Conradi

“…To assess the changes of arterial stiffness, central blood pressure (CBP), and determine the factors potentially influencing them in patients with descending thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm, in combination with hypertension, one year after endovascular aneurysm repair ((T)EVAR).Material and methods. Patients ≥18 years of age without clinically significant cardiac arrhythmias were included. …”
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Diagnostic value of non-invasive indicators of myocardial function in patients after myocardial infarction by V. E. Oleynikov, A. V. Shcherbinina, A. V. Golubeva, V. A. Galimskaya, O. D. Vershinina

“…To study the diagnostic value of myocardial function parameters to assess their predictive ability in relation to left ventricular (LV) global contractility in patients after myocardial infarction (MI).Material and methods. The final analysis included 97 patients with MI aged 55,9±8,6 years. …”
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Open Online Course on Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Investigation of an Audience and the Effects of Distant Training by A. A. Birkun, V. R. Dantanarayana

“…To study the demand for the massive open online course on basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and to evaluate effects of the training based on the socio-demographic profile of the audience.Material and methods. The data obtained from a survey conducted on participants of the online course «First Aid in Cardiac Arrest (Basic Resuscitation)» during a one-year period (07.2018–07.2019) were analyzed, including demographic data, initial and final levels of knowledge on CPR, and willingness to resuscitate a stranger. …”
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Simultaneous topography-guided photorefractive keratectomy with accelerated collagen cross-linking in the treatment of stage I keratoconus by A. V. Ivanova, A. S. Sklyarova, K. B. Letnikova, A. T. Khandzhyan, N. V. Khodzhabekyan

“…Purpose: to evaluate the efficiency of simultaneous topography-guided photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) with accelerated collagen cross-linking in the treatment of stage I keratoconus.Material and methods. 38 patients (49 eyes) aged 18 to 44 with stage I keratoconus were treated with simultaneous topography-guided PRK combined with accelerated corneal collagen crosslinking. …”
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Kant and the Bible: Holy Scripture as an Object of Rational-Critical Reflection by Vyacheslav Yu. Vasechko

“…As a result, the sacred books end up being almost exclusive handled by intellectuals, who either ignore specifically philosophical research methods, or arbitrarily apply them to their opportunistic, pragmatic goals, or limit themselves to the traditional technique of interpreting and commenting on the Holy Scripture. …”
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Comparative assessment of cardiovascular risk in European and Korean ethnic groups in the Russian population using the SCORE and SCORE2 by D. Yu. Bogdanov, V. A. Nevzorova, E. Yu. Shestopalov

“…To carry out a comparative assessment of cardiovascular risk (CVR) in people aged 40-49 years of European and Korean ethnicity with a single residence area using the Systematic Coronary Risk Evaluation (SCORE) and SCORE2 scales.Material and methods. We examined 397 and 50 apparently healthy individuals of the European (EEG) and Korean (KEG) ethnic groups, respectively, who were evaluated for CVR according to the SCORE and SCORE2 charts.Results. …”
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The Incidence Rate of Nervous System Disorders in Patients Above the Age of 65 by Monika Biercewicz, Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska

“…The aim of this work was to assess the incidence rate of the nervous system disorders and their influence on the psychophysical condition of people aged 65 or over. Material and Methods. We conducted the study in the Clinic of Geriatrics Bydgoszcz, Poland. …”
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Predictive Value of Adiposity Level, Metabolic Syndrome, and Insulin Resistance for the Risk of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Diagnosis in Obese Children by Zofia Prokopowicz, Ewa Malecka-Tendera, Pawel Matusik

“…The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of NAFLD in this population and to identify anthropometrical and metabolic risk factors for NAFLD prediction and its development. Material and Methods. The study included 108 obese children. …”
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Influence of orthodontic archwire (nickel–titanium versus copper–nickel–titanium) on pain in adult patients in the aligning phase of treatment with self-ligating brackets (two mont... by Raquel Marzal, Alberto Albaladejo, Daniel Curto, Adrián Curto

“…Abstract Background The aim of this pilot study was to analyze the influence of a nickel–titanium archwire (NiTi) and a copper–nickel–titanium archwire (Cu-NiTi) on pain levels in adult patients during the first two months of orthodontic treatment with self-ligating brackets. Methods This prospective observational pilot study was carried out at the Dental Clinic of the University of Salamanca between 2023 and 2024. …”
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Complex multifactorial prediction model for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in patients with myocardial infarction by E. V. Averyanova, A. A. Tonkoglaz, A. A. Chernova, N. A. Donetskaya, V. E. Oleynikov

“…To identify markers of ventricular tachycardia (VT), as well as to create a multifactorial prediction model for arrhythmic events in inpatients with myocardial infarction (MI).Material and methods. The study included 80 patients with MI aged 55,6±8,7 years. …”
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Sensory evaluation and consumption preferences of high-protein natural yoghurts among students of dietetics by Natalia Katarzyna Kuczka, Magdalena Maria Kala, Agnieszka Bielaszka

“…Moreover, the factors influencing the purchasing decisions of this group were analysed, which can provide valuable information for food producers and dieticians Material and Methods The research study was conducted among 65 students of dietetics at the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice. …”
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Linear and volumetric parameters of left atrium in patients with isolated aortic stenosis by G. E. Gendlin, A. I. Kovaleva, E. I. Emelina, I. G. Nikitin

“…To study volumetric and linear parameters of the left atrium (LA) in operated and non-operated patients with severe  aortic stenosis  (AS) in comparison  with the control group of a similar age and gender.Material and methods. Eighty-one patients with AS were examined, 49 patients — in the long term after aortic valve replacement (AVR), and 30 patients of similar age and gender  — without a heart defect.  …”
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