Relationship of melatonin and serotonin levels with clinical neurological data in patients with cerebral ischemic hemispheric stroke during the early recovery stage of disease by S. O. Medvedkova

“…The aim of the research is the improvement of diagnostic measures in patients with cerebral ischemic hemispheric stroke (CIHS) on the basis of melatonin and serotonin plasma levels study in relation with evidence of neurologic impairment, level of functional independence, level of disability and their dynamics during the early recovery period of the disease. Materials and Methods. The complex clinical and paraclinical study of 77 patients (the average age 57,9±0,9 years) was done in the early recovery period of the CIHS. …”
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Fluoroscopy-guided aspiration of the acutely dislocated total hip arthroplasty: a feasible, high-yield, and safe procedure by Dyan V. Flores, Abdullah Felemban, Taryn Hodgdon, Paul Beaulé, George Grammatopoulos, Kawan S. Rakhra

“…Abstract Objective To determine the feasibility, yield, and safety of fluoroscopic-guided aspiration of the acutely dislocated total hip arthroplasty (AD-THA). Materials and methods IRB-approved, retrospective review of fluoroscopic-guided aspirations of AD-THA (January 2005–December 2023) was performed. …”
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The effect of Fordyce happiness training on marital satisfaction and mental health in women with premenstrual syndrome by Fereshteh Abdolrahmi, Marzieh Kaboudi, Hamid Kamerzarin, Bijan Kaboudi, Parastoo Mohammadi, Mozhdeh Horriat

“…Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of Fordyce happiness training on marital satisfaction and mental health in women with premenstrual syndrome. Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled trial was performed in 2018-2019. …”
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The Problems of Formation of the National System of Personnel Training for Vocational Schools: Historical and Genetic Analysis by E. M. Dorozhkin, I. A. Сhernoskutova

“…In Russia, the main prerequisite for scientific and industrial modernisation has always been the achievement of critical points of development gap with advanced Western countries, when the implementation of reforms has become a decisive condition for ensuring national security and survival of the state itself. …”
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The value of a radiomics model in predicting ovarian malignancy: a retrospective multi-center comparison with O-RADS and radiologists by Junjie Jin, Xijia Deng, Ling Long, Meiling Liu, Meimei Cao, Hao Gong, Huan Liu, Xiaosong Lan, Lili Liu, Jiuquan Zhang

“…Abstract Objectives To develop an MRI–based radiomics model for ovarian masses categorization and to compare the model performance to Ovarian-Adnexal Reporting and Data System (O-RADS) and radiologists’ assessments. Materials and methods This retrospective multicenter study included 497 patients (249 benign, 248 malignant) allocated to training, internal, and external validation sets (293/124/80 masses, respectively). …”
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Exploring the key clinical and CT characteristics of granulomas mimicking peripheral lung cancers: a case-control study by Hong-bo Xu, Can Ding, Min Zhao, Fa-jin Lv, Zhi-gang Chu

“…This study aimed to identify the key clinical and CT indicators for differentiating them. Materials and methods From October 2019 to July 2024, 204 atypical granulomas (no calcification, satellite lesions, and/or halo sign) and 204 size-matched PLCs manifested as solid nodules (SNs) were retrospectively enrolled. …”
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The Influence of Saliva pH on the Fracture Resistance of Three Complete Denture Base Acrylic Resins by Juliana de Sá, Francisca Vieira, Carlos Manuel Aroso, Mónica Cardoso, José Manuel Mendes, António Sérgio Silva

“…The absorption of fluids by denture base materials diminishes the mechanical properties such as hardness, strength, and fatigue limit due to the plasticizing effect of water. …”
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Long-term outcomes of an educational intervention to reduce antibiotic prescribing for childhood upper respiratory tract infections in rural China: Follow-up of a cluster-randomise... by Xiaolin Wei, Zhitong Zhang, Joseph P Hicks, John D Walley, Rebecca King, James N Newell, Jia Yin, Jun Zeng, Yan Guo, Mei Lin, Ross E G Upshur, Qiang Sun

“…When our trial ended at the 6-month follow-up period, we found that the intervention had reduced antibiotic prescribing for childhood URTIs by 29 percentage points (pp) (95% CI -42 to -16).<h4>Methods and findings</h4>In this long-term follow-up study, we collected our trial outcomes from the one county (14 facilities and 1:1 cluster randomisation ratio) that had electronic records available 12 months after the trial ended, at the 18-month follow-up period. …”
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Positivity rates and subsequent patient dispositions after utilisation of cervical spine imaging referral guidelines in Singapore by Yi Xiang Tay, Shane J. Foley, Ronan Killeen, Marcus E. H. Ong, Robert Chun Chen, Lai Peng Chan, Eu Jin Tan, May San Mak, Wenlu Hou, Jonathan P. McNulty

“…Abstract Objectives This study seeks to evaluate the imaging characteristics and patient outcomes from the imaging recommendations of the ACR Appropriateness Criteria (AC), the ESR iGuide, and RCR iRefer. Materials and methods This retrospective study evaluated cervical spine X-rays and CTs performed consecutively in a Singapore emergency department (ED) between October 1st and December 31st, 2022. …”
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A closer look at the role of apology in error disclosure: a simulation study by Sarah E. Shannon, Sherry Espin, Ben S. Dunlap, Lynne Robins, Peggy Soule Odegard, Carolyn Prouty, Sara Kim, Wendy Levinson, Cara Gray Helmer, Thomas H. Gallagher

“…These apologies occurred at all points during the disclosures and were offered by both physician and nurse participants.DiscussionClinicians approached the initial disclosure conversations by addressing nine topics in a relatively consistent order. …”
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Application of Damage Control tactics in the treatment of patients with generalized peritonitis and septic shock by A. Е. Demko, S. A. Shlyapnikov, I. M. Batyrshin, A. V. Оsipov, J. S. Оstroumova, D. S. Sklizkov, D. V. Fomin

“…The role and place of the Damage control technique in this category of patients remain debatable.The OBJECTIVE was to analyze the use of tactics of staged surgical treatment in patients with peritonitis and septic shock.METHODS AND MATERIALS. On the base of the Saint-Petersburg I. …”
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Coronary heart disease and the course of newly detected prostate cancer by E. V. Pomeshkin, S. V. Popov, I. N. Orlov, A. I. Bragin-Maltsev, S. A. Pomeshkina, O. L. Barbarash

“…To assess the prevalence of coronary heart disease and risk factors among patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer, as well as to identify their relationship with the severity of prostate cancer.Materials &amp; methods. The study included 140 newly diagnosed prostate cancer (PCa) patients with a median age of 65 [62; 70] years. …”
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THE NEW “NORMAL”: TRANSFORMATION OF THE STEREOTYPE OF WORK USING ICTS AND THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MOTIVATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC by M. Angelova, S. Raychev

“…Objective: This study aimed to design new opportunities to rethink the organization of work using innovative solutions based on digitalization. Materials and Methods: The authors’ research is based on secondary analysis of empirical data and content analyses. …”
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ADDITIVE NEUROPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF 3-HYDROXYPYRIDINE DERIVATIVES AND HUMAN ERYTHROPOETIN ANALOGUE ON A HEMORRHAGIC STROKE MODEL IN RATS by P. D. Kolesnichenko, O. V. Scheblykina, N. I. Nesterova, D. V. Scheblykin, A. V. Nesterov, M. V. Pokrovskiy, M. A. Zhuchenko, A. V. Tverskoy, K. M. Reznikov

“…The correction of free radical oxidation processes is one of the most promising strategies of neuroprotection in acute cerebrovascular disorders.The aim of the study is an experimental study of the neuroprotective effects of 3-hydroxypyridine and erythropoietin derivatives, as well as their combined use.Materials and methods. The study was performed on 109 male Wistar rats. …”
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Cytokine profile of gingival crevicular fluid in children with impaired immunological surveillance system by Iu. A. Kozlitina, O. I. Admakin, N. S. Morozova, N. B. Zakharova, O. L. Morozova

“…To study the cytokine profile of the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in children with a juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA).Materials and methods. We examined 20 children with JRA and 10 patients without somatic pathology aged 6 to 16 years old. …”
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Recent Developments in the Physical Adsorption of Toxic Organic Vapours by Activated Carbons by Robert H. Bradley

“…However, in turn, achieving these goals places greater emphasis on both accurate structure/property characterization and also upon methods by which adsorption properties can be manipulated. …”
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The Effect of Laser Biostimulation at Sensitized Acupoints on Chronic Pelvic Pain and Quality of Life in Women with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Marwa Esmael Hasanin, Sobhy Mahmoud Aly, Mona Mohamed Taha, Lama Saad El-Din Mahmoud, Monira I. Aldhahi

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of laser on sensitized acupoints on pelvic pain perception and quality of life in women with pelvic inflammatory disease. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: Thirty-six women with CPP caused by chronic pelvic inflammatory disease were randomly divided into two equal groups. …”
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Parental and carer views on the use of AI in imaging for children: a national survey by Girija Agarwal, Raimat Korede Salami, Lauren Lee, Helena Martin, Lahvanya Shantharam, Kate Thomas, Emily Ashworth, Emma Allan, Ka-Wai Yung, Cato Pauling, Deidre Leyden, Owen J. Arthurs, Susan Cheng Shelmerdine

“…We explore these perceptions and compare them to the opinions of children and young people (CYAP). Materials and methods A UK national online survey was conducted, inviting parents, carers and guardians of children to participate. …”
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Evaluating the immunogenicity of a mouse partial hindlimb for composite allotransplantation by Jia Hui (Angela) Sun, Jia Hui (Angela) Sun, Samantha Ligi, Felor Biniazan, Siba Haykal, Siba Haykal

“…This study aims to develop a mouse hindlimb transplant model to investigate immune responses and the phenotype of infiltrating cells in these grafts.Materials and methodsSyngeneic and allogeneic mouse partial hindlimb models were established to evaluate grafted skin and muscle immunogenicity. …”
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Diversity, expression, and structural modeling of sugar transporters in Anisakis simplex s. s. L3 and L4 larvae: an in vitro and in silico study by Iwona Polak, Robert Stryiński, Łukasz Paukszto, Jan Paweł Jastrzębski, Iwona Bogacka, Elżbieta Łopieńska-Biernat

“…It is hypothesized that A. simplex s. s. utilizes specific glucose transporters to facilitate sugar uptake under varying nutritional conditions.Materials and methodsIn silico analysis identified five putative facilitated glucose transporter genes (fgt-1, fgt-2, fgt-3, fgt-5, fgt-9) and one Sugars Will Eventually be Exported Transporter (sweet-1) gene. …”
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