SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FALSE CHORDS IN THE LEFT VENTRICLE FOR DIAGNOSTIC APPROACHES IN CHILD CONNECTIVE TISSUE DYSPLASIAS by V. E. Timokhina, K. R. Mekhdieva, A. M. Cherednichenko, F. A. Blyakhman

“…The study was aimed on the importance evaluation of the false chords (FC) diagnostics in the left ventricle (LV) of the heart at early age to predict connective tissue dysplasia (CTD) development.Material and methods. The study performed at cardiorheumatological department of MAI “CCCH №11” of Yekaterinburg city. …”
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Long-Term Results of the Etiotropic Therapy of Subcompensed Liver Cirrhosis in the Outcome of Chronic Hepatitis C by P. O. Bogomolov, A. O. Bueverov, V. E. Bakirova, E. O. Lyusina, E. A. Fedosyina, S. V. Koblov, O. V. Sumtsova

“…The evaluation of long-term results of antiviral therapy (AVT) with ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir in patients with noncompensated liver cirrhosis (LC) in the outcome of chronic hepatitis C.Material and methods. A retrospective analysis included the data from patients with subcompensated liver cirrhosis (LC) of HCV etiology (genotype 1b) (7–9 points of the Child-Pugh score) having received interferon-free antiviral therapy (AVT) with ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir and dasabuvir during 12 weeks from September to December 2015. …”
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Correlation and Comparative Evaluation of MOCART and MOCART 2.0 for Assessing Cartilage Repair by Felix Conrad Oettl, Louis Leuthard, Moritz Brunner, Vincent A. Stadelmann, Stefan Preiss, Michael Leunig, Gian M. Salzmann, Jakob Hax

“…The objective of this study was to compare MOCART and MOCART 2.0 and to evaluate the clinical utility of both across different surgical cartilage repair techniques and various time points. <i>Material and Methods</i>: This study included 111 patients (age: 35 ± 10, 35% female) who underwent cartilage repair surgery of the knee between September 2015 and March 2022. …”
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Variations in soft facial tissue by using the interocclusal stabilization splint: 3d stereophotogrammetry by Ana Maria Bettoni Rodrigues da Silva, Laís Valencise Magri, Álvaro Augusto Junqueira Júnior, Mateus Sgobi Cazal, Marco Antônio Moreira Rodrigues da Silva

“…Objective: To analyze variations in soft facial tissue by using the interocclusal stabilization splint (ISS) through the 3D stereophotogrammetry technique in a group of young women with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Material and Methods: 20 females between 20 and 60 years of age (39.3 ± 12.5) and TMD diagnosis based on the criteria of the RDC/TMD, received treatment with ISS. …”
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Regional Anesthesia for Carotid Endarterectomy in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke (Pilot Study) by O. V. Simonov, A. D. Pryamikov, R. Yu. Loluev, V. S. Suryakhin, E. V. Perevedentseva, M. A. Safronova, A. L. Krasnikov, P. S. Esipov, A. A. Churkin, A. B. Mironkov, A. I. Khripun

“…The aim of this study is to assess the safety of the use of regional anesthesia for performing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in patients in the acute phase of ischemic stroke.Material and methods. The study included 66 patients in the acute phase of ischemic stroke (atherothrom-botic subtype according to the TOAST classification) who underwent carotid endarterectomy. …”
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Knowledge and awareness assessment of cross-contamination of dental floss containers in King Saud University dental hospital clinics by Hamad Albagieh, May Alsenani, Mohammed Alshehri, Hadi Alamri, Nada Alghamdi, Rahaf Alawaji, Lulwah Almutib

“…Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and awareness regarding cross-contamination of dental floss containers among a selected population of dental assistants in dental clinics at King Saud University (KSU). Material and Methods: A swab was taken from 60 dental floss containers selected by simple random sampling among 60 different dental clinics at KSU and culture test was done using a charcoal transport swab to identify the type of bacteria that might be present on the dental floss containers. …”
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Osteometric Study of the Dorsal (Lister’s) Tubercle of the Radius in Relation to the Neighboring Anatomical Elements: Suprastyloid, Accessory, and Oblique Crests by Laura Octavia Grigoriță, Cătălin Prodan Bărbulescu, Norberth-Istvan Varga, Andreea Grigoriță, Monica Adriana Vaida, Loredana Gabriela Stana, Adelina Maria Jianu

“…This study provides a detailed osteometric analysis of the dorsal radial tubercle of the radius, aiming to improve our understanding of its anatomy and clinical significance. <b>Material and Methods:</b> The study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy and Embryology, using 56 radius bones from cadavers. …”
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Endothelial dysfuncton and 2 type diabetes: novel markers for earlier diagnostics by I. A. Khripun, M. N. Morgunov, S. V. Vorobyov, V. P. Terentiev, M. I. Kogan

“…To assess clinical significance of the novel ultrasound and biochemical markers of endothelial dysfunction (ED) in men with 2 type diabetes (DM2).Material and methods. Totally, 200 males studied, with DM2, of those 112 selected (mean age 51,7±6,7 y.) with normal vascular reactivity by Celermajer D. (1994). function of endothelium was assessed by ultrasound study of arterial vessel reactivity of brachial artery (BA) during the test with reactive hyperaemia and proteomic markers of ED — nitric oxide, endothelial nitric oxide synthase type 3 (NOS3), adhesion molecules ICAM-1, VCAM-1, p-selectin, e-selectin, resistin, osteoprotegerin, immune-enzyme assay. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF PLANNED PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTIONS ON MORTALITY IN TYUMEN REGION by V. A. Kuznetsov, E. I. Yaroslavskaya, G. S. Pushkarev, I. P. Zyryanov, I. S. Bessonov, Yu. S. Baranova, A. M. Polyakov, A. M. Nyamtsu

“…To reveal and evaluate the relations of mortality of patients in Tymen region (non including autonomic districts) and amount of planned PCI during 2004-2012yy. period.Material and methods. We used the data on the quantity of planned PCIs that we were provided with by the departments of interventional centers ofTyumenCardiologicalCenterandTymenRegionClinicalHospital№1, and the data on mortality and morbidity, published in statistical reports of the Healthcare department of Tyumen Region.Results. …”
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Morfologia e variações anatômicas dos ventres frontais do músculo occipitofrontal: estudo anatômico e classificação Morphology and anatomical variations of the frontal bundles from... by Norton Glattstein, Elódia Avila, Santiago Sosa Henriquez, Cristina Destro

“…The studied in this paper covered the detailed morphology of the frontal and their anatomical variations, that can serve as useful reference points in reparative and cosmetic surgery. METHODS: We studied 56 non-fixed cadavers, 35 men and 21 women, 37 white and 19 non-white, with age ranging from 19 to 85 years old. …”
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National surveys of patient experiences with addiction services in Norway: do employees use the results in quality initiatives and are results improving over time? by Mona Haugum, Mona Haugum, Hilde Hestad Iversen, Oyvind Bjertnaes

“…The aims of this study were twofold: (i) to determine the attitudes of employees towards these surveys and their use of the survey results, and (ii) to identify changes in patient experiences at the national level from 2013 to 2017.Material and methodsEmployees were surveyed one week prior to conducting cross-sectional patient experience surveys. …”
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UNNOTICED ETIOLOGY IN ORTHOPEDIC COMPLAINTS: CHRONIC MOUNTAIN SICKNESS by Kayahan Karaytuğ, Mehmet Ekinci, Altuğ Yücekul

“…The current study aimed to investigate the symptoms of patients living at high altitudes, who initially presented complaints that seemed to be common orthopedic problems, and to examine their relationship with chronic mountain sickness. Material and Methods: The prospectively collected data of 104 patients were retrospectively evaluated for serum hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (Hct) levels, oxygen saturation (sO2), Qinghai CMS questionnaire score, alcohol and tobacco use, “any history of acute mountain sickness, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, heart rate, and duration of high-altitude living. …”
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Functional movement screen test as an predictor for jumping tests performance and on-ice skating sprint in elite level ice hockey players. by Jakub Baron, Maciej Hołub, Arkadiusz Stanula

“…The main purpose of this research was to establish selected motor skills measured in off-ice and on-ice conditions in ice hockey players using the functional movement screen test, vertical jumps, and on-ice sprints. Material and Methods. The present study measured fifty-four (n=54) elite-level ice hockey players, competing in the top-level league in Poland (Polish Ice Hockey League, PHL) during the 2019/2020 season. …”
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Blood from septic patients with necrotising soft tissue infection treated with hyperbaric oxygen reveal different gene expression patterns compared to standard treatment by Julie Vinkel, Alfonso Buil, Ole Hyldegaard

“…We aimed to identify gene expression patterns associated with effects of HBO2 treatment in patients with sepsis caused by NSTI, and to explore sepsis-NSTI profiles that are more receptive to HBO2 treatment. Methods An observational cohort study examining 83 NSTI patients treated with HBO2 in the acute phase of NSTI, fourteen of whom had received two sessions of HBO2 (HBOx2 group), and another ten patients (non-HBO group) who had not been exposed to HBO2. …”
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Perceptions of Moscow population about healthy nutrition and food consumption in households by V. V. Egorova, I. V. Bogdan, A. A. Brumberg, D. P. Chistyakova

“…The study correlated statistical and survey data and found a few intersecting points.Conclusion. In general, the population has notions of a healthy diet, but it needs to be supplemented, adjusted and systematized. …”
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Self-talk content and performance indicators for young tennis players in competitions by Kristine Dzene-Lekse, Pavlo Sirenko, Janis Zidens, Romana Sirenko

“…In this paper, we studied the influence of self-talk on the results of competition (win or lose) based on a young female tennis player with unstable performance in competitions. Material and Methods. We used the Mann – Whitney test to verify the hypothesis that self-talk of a tennis player influences whether she is winning or losing a match. …”
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Multifocal motor neuropathy: long-term clinical and electrophysiological features of the disease by D. A. Grishina, N. A. Suponeva, T. A. Tumilovich, M. A. Piradov

“…However, the results of such an analysis are extremely important for understanding the course and prognosis of the disease.Objective: to analyse the clinical and neurophysiological data of patients with MMN with a disease duration of more than 5 years.Material and methods. The study included 28 patients with MMN: 9 women (32%) and 19 men (68%); the median age at admission was 50 [44; 56] years; the median disease duration was 10 [8; 13] years. …”
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Placental size and umbilical vein volume blood flow by Kari Flo, Carl Petter Skaar Kulseng, Helene Fjeldvik Peterson, Vigdis Hillestad, Silje Sommerfelt, Anne Eskild

“…We studied whether placental size or placental–fetal ratio is related to blood flow in the umbilical vein. Material and Methods We performed a prospective study at Akershus University Hospital in Norway and a total of 73 women were examined in gestational weeks 27 and 37. …”
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Endovascular Treatment with Limus Eluting Stents in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome by M. V. Chernyayev, A. G. Faybushevich, Y. S. Muzganova

“…It is essential to pay special attention to the research results of using modern stents, in particular, the frst Russian drug-eluting stent “CALYPSO”.AIM OF STUDY To study immediate and medium-term results of Limus-eluting stents procedure in patients with acute coronary syndrome.MATERIAL AND METHODS 304 patients with acute coronary syndrome were included into the research and were divided into 2 groups. …”
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Clinical effectiveness of amlodipine/indapamide/perindopril fixed-dose combination in patients with metabolic disorders: results of post hoc analyzes of the TRICOLOR study by Yu. A. Karpov, N. A. Logunova, B. B. Kvasnikov, Yu. V. Khomitskaya

“…To describe antihypertensive effectiveness of triple fixed-dose combination of am lo dipine/indapamide/perindopril and assess predictors of its clinical effectiveness in pati ents depending on body mass index (BMI) and presence of type 2 diabetes (T2D).Material and methods. This observational prospective study TRICOLOR (NCT03722524) (n=1247) demonstrated high antihypertensive effectiveness and good tolerability of amlodipine/indapamide/perindopril fixed-dose combination. …”
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