Morphological and Morphometric Analysis of Distal End of Ulna in Gujarat Region: A Cross-sectional Study by Shabina Dal, Kashyap Trivedi, Shailesh Patel

“…Aim: To measure the morphometry and morphological variations of the distal end of ulna. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India in August 2023. …”
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The History of the Formation of the Golden Horde Funds in the State Historical Museum by Boldyreva E.M.

“…Results and novelty of the research: The author identified the following methods of replenishing the collections: finds of private individuals of the second half of nineteenth century, items of famous collectors (P.I. …”
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Protective Effects of Baobab Plant Extract on Doxorubicin-induced Histological and Biological Changes on Liver and Kidney of Albino Rats by Alyaa Al-Safo, Saif Yahya, Abeer Abdel Rasool

“…Background: Doxorubicin (DOX), a chemotherapeutic drug, is effective against various cancers but can cause liver and kidney damage due to oxidative stress and inflammation.Objectives: To determine whether managing albino rats with an aqueous extract of the baobab plant can reduce the potential histological effects of DOX on the renal and hepatic tissues.Materials And Methods: Forty rats were acclimatized under controlled conditions and divided into four groups: Control group receiving saline, DOX group receiving one intraperitoneal injection of 15 mg/kg DOX, DOX + baobab group co-administered with DOX at 15 mg/kg intraperitoneally plus baobab extract (500 mg/kg/day) orally, and the baobab-only group administered with 500 mg/kg/day baobab extract. …”
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TECHNICAL FEATURES OF ELECTRODE IMPLANTATION AND REMOVAL WITH CONSTANT HIS BUNDLE ELECTROCARDIOSTIMULATION by A. V. Ponomarev, G. V. Chudinov, F. V. Sklyarov, D. A. Karakozov, N. A. Peskov, A. A. Tatyanchenko

“…Our aim is to study electrophysiological parameters and clinical results of His bundle direct stimulation, analyze traits of compromised electrode removal from the given heat area.Materials and Methods. We examined 36 patients divided into two groups (18 patients in each group) according to the signs of transatrial (first) or transventricle (second) stimulation of His bundle. …”
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Models, systems, networks in economics, engineering, nature and society by G.V. Surovitskaya, L.A. Gamidullaeva

“…Here we aim to discuss: the results of the analysis of competitiveness of the regions of the Volga Federal District that initiated the creation of such centers, their leading universities and the existing models of interaction between regions and universities. Materials and methods. To characterize the competitiveness of the initiating regions, the index of scientific and technological development of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, formed by RIA Rating, was used, and to characterize the competitiveness of the participating universities, the Innovation rating of the National University Ranking formed by the Interfax International Information Group was used. …”

Comparison of Intrathecal Morphine and Fentanyl in Postoperative Pain Management of Spine Surgeries: A Randomized Double-blind Clinical Trial by Ehsan Parsa, Mehran Ilaghi, Hamed Reihani-Kermani

“…Background and Aim: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of intrathecal morphine andfentanyl in reducing postoperative pain in patients undergoing spinal surgery.Methods and Materials/Patients: This was a randomized, double-blind clinical trial involving 80patients who were candidates for spinal surgery. …”
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Depression is not the only cause of cognitive impairment in chronic migraine by N. V. Latysheva, E. G. Filatova, D. V. Osipova

“…However, the prevalence and phenotype of such impairment in chronic migraine have not been studied.Objective – to evaluate the prevalence of the objective cognitive deficit in patients with chronic migraine and factors underlying its etiology. Materials and methods. We recruited 62 subjects with chronic migraine and 36 genderand age-matched controls with low-frequency episodic migraine (not more, then 4 headache days per month) aged 18–59. …”
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Geotouristic features of Mongo and vicinities (Guera, Chad): case of granite geomorphosites by Ghislain Zangmo Tefogoum, Zenias Rondouba Yanhdet, Merlin Gountié Dedzo, Hyacinthe Zouyane Nouhou Dama, Irène Mafo Dongmo

“…Hence, to achieve this aim, several work steps, including field work and laboratory studies with the aid of appropriate materials and methods have been adopted. The main results obtained from this work show that the study plot is made up of diverse granite inselbergs bearing impressive features. …”
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Epidemiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the Krasnoyarsk region by E. A. Ermilov, N. V. Isaeva

“…Clinical and epidemiological analysis of ALS cases registered in the Krasnoyarsk region for the period 2018–2022.Materials and methods. A clinical and epidemiological analysis of ALS cases registered in the Krasnoyarsk region from 2018 to 2022 was conducted. …”
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Bone Metabolism Changes after Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication. A One-Year Study by A. O. Nykonenko, Ye. I. Gaidarzh, M. Bužga

“…The aim of this study was to examine changes in bone turnover markers and indicators of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) within 12 months after laparoscopic greater curvature plication (LGCP). Materials and methods. We studied 54 patients from class III obesity who underwent LGCP. …”
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High LDL Cholesterol, Low Risk? Lean Mass Hyper-responder phenotype – A literature review by Jakub Mierzejewski, Adam Rafałowicz, Urszula Justyna Wojciechowska

“…Understanding the mechanisms and clinical implications of LMHR is crucial given its potential impact on cardiovascular risk assessment. Materials and methods: We reviewed recent studies investigating the epidemiology, metabolic mechanisms, and clinical outcomes of the LMHR phenotype. …”
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Radiation-hygienic monitoring and assessment of the doses of the public residing on the radioactively contaminated territories of the Tula region by A. E. Lomovtsev, T. E. Sheveleva, A. S. Karpukhin, A. I. Volodicheva

“…Aim of the study: analysis of the results of the radiation-hygienic monitoring of the territories of the Tula region, contaminated due to the Chernobyl NPP accident; concentration of 137Cs and 90Sr in the locally produced food products and analysis of the annual effective dose of the public. Materials and methods: the study was performed in the Tula region in 1997-2018. …”
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Presentations of Routine Dental Interventions in Children over a Six-Year Period by Samia Aboujaoude, Balsam El Noueiri

“…To evaluate over a six-year period, the prevalence of the dental procedures in primary and mixed dentitions, in males and females. Materials and Methods. A retrospective descriptive study on dental treatments in primary and mixed dentitions was conducted in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Lebanese University, from 2015 to 2020. …”
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Comparative results of isolated profundoplasty and distal bypass surgery in patients with diabetes mellitus and trophic ulcers by L. A. Bokeria, V. S. Arakelyan, V. G. Papitashvili, S. Sh. Tzurtzumia

“…To compare the results of lower limb revascularization in patients with diffuse lesions of lower limb arteries who underwent femoral-distal bypass surgery and isolated reconstruction of the deep femoral artery (DFA) in the immediate postoperative period.Materials and methods. The study included 86 patients with diffuse arterial lesions of lower extremities, 52 (60.4%) men and 34 (39.6%) women with the average age of 67.3 ± 16.8 years. …”
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A cone-beam computed tomography study of the prevalence and location of the second mesiobuccal root canal in maxillary molars by Seong-Ju Lee, Eun-Hye Lee, Se-Hee Park, Kyung-Mo Cho, Jin-Woo Kim

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the incidence and location of the second mesiobuccal root (MB2) canal in maxillary molars with the aid of various measuring points and lines using cone-beam computed tomography (CT).Materials and MethodsA total of 205 images of patients who underwent cone-beam CT examinations between 2011 and 2015 as part of their dental diagnosis and treatment were included. …”
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Changes in the Step Counts of University Students Living in Hokkaido during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Atsushi Mizumoto, Kotomi Echizen, Reiya Tsuji, Yuichi Takata

“…To determine changes in the step counts among university students before and after the COVID-19 pandemic and identify the risk factors for decreased step counts. Materials and Methods. An online questionnaire was sent by e-mail to 1,851 students enrolled in a university in Hokkaido, Japan; of these, 127 participated. …”
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Development of Interface Device for Modular Agricultural Robotic Platform by K. D. Krestovnikov, A. A. Erashov, Yu. G. Vasyunina, A. I. Savel'ev

“…(Research purpose) This work is aimed at developing a scalable device for interfacing functional modules with the agricultural robotic base platform, which can provide mechanical fixation, energy transfer and information exchange. (Materials and methods) This article analyzes the previous research into the solutions for interfacing modules in robotic complexes and points out their benefits and drawbacks. …”
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RADIATION HYGIENIC MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF POPULATION DOSES IN RADIOACTIVELY CONTAMINATED AREAS OF TULA REGION by T. M. Chichura, A. E. Lomovtsev, A. Yu. Khozhainov

“…The analyses of radiation hygienic monitoring conducted in Tula region territories affected by the Chernobyl NPP accident regarding cesium-137 and strontium- 90 in the local foodstuffs and the analyses of populational annual effective dose. The materials and methods. The survey was conducted in Tula Region since 1997 to 2015. …”
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Comparative evaluation of effect of phlebotropic agents on vascular wall permeability in preclinical studies by A. V. Buzlama, A. A. Verlina, A. Yu. Kuznetsov, E. A. Aleksenko

“…To evaluate the effect of topical and oral phlebotropic agents on vascular wall permeability in preclinical studies. Materials and methods. The objects of the study were 6 phlebotropic agents for external and oral use, which were administered according to the recommendations specified in the instructions for use, 2 hours before the trypan blue. …”
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Odontogenic Keratocyst, Orthokeratinized Odontogenic Cyst and Epidermoid Cyst – an Immunohistochemical Comparison by Luka Manojlović, Matija Mamić, Karolina Krstanac, Sven Seiwerth, Spomenka Manojlović

“…The aim of our study was to determine diagnostically relevant differences between these cysts and to establish criteria for diagnosing intraosseous EC. Materials and methods: An immunohistochemical analysis comprised of various cytokeratins, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), epithelial membrane antigen (EMA), epithelial cell adhesion molecules family member BerEP4, apoptosis-related markers Bcl-2 and calretinin, stem cell marker CD44, tumor suppressor gene p63 and proliferation activity marker Ki-67 was performed on 25 OKCs, 8 OOCs and 11 ECs. …”
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