Comparing scissors and scalpels to a novel surgical instrument: a biomechanical sectioning study by Zach Spears, Molly Paras, Lauren Fitzsimmons, Logan De Lacy, Peter Wawrzyn, Sam Conway, Srihari Gopalan, Kyle Muckenhirn, John Puccinelli

“…Conclusion The novel surgical instrument designed in this study required less force compared to conventional scissors, demonstrated cutting efficiency similar to that of a scalpel blade, and had more safety features than either instrument. This study highlights the value of collaboration between biomedical engineering and orthopedic surgery departments on innovation in medical technology, through which new technologies with improved design and functionality demonstrate the potential to reduce iatrogenic injuries.…”
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Application of Sulfur-2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine as Modifier for Producing an Advantageous Concrete by Khayit Turaev, Dilnoza Shavkatova, Nodira Amanova, Mohanad Hatem Shadhar, Elyor Berdimurodov, Nessipkhan Bektenov, Ahmad Hosseini-Bandegharae

“…The IR findings verified the presence of amino functional groups (connected melamine ring) and the establishment of polymer sulfur chains. …”
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Impact of Multimorbidity on Symptom Burden and Symptom Clusters in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy by Carolyn Harris, Marilyn J. Hammer, Yvette P. Conley, Steven M. Paul, Bruce A. Cooper, Joosun Shin, Kate Oppegaard, Lisa Morse, Jon D. Levine, Christine Miaskowski

“…In addition, they had a higher body mass index, poorer functional status, were a longer time since their cancer diagnosis, and were more likely to have received previous cancer treatments and have metastatic disease. …”
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Influence mechanisms of dynamic metamorphism on the evolution of micro/nano pore structures in tectonically deformed coals by Hewu LIU, Xiaoxue LYU, Chenliang HOU, Zuopeng XIONG

“…In detail, the aromatic structures in the TDCs experienced chemical changes like rotation, folding, and recombination, forming a more tightly arranged molecular structural configuration. …”
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Bizarre behavior during intracarotid sodium amytal testing (Wada test): are they predictable? Reações bizarras durante o teste do amital sódico intracarotídeo (TASI ou Teste de Wad... by Luciano de Paola, Maria Joana Mäder, Francisco M.B. Germiniani, Patrícia Coral, Jorge A.A. Zavala, Djon J. Watzo, Jorge Kanegusuku, Carlos E.S. Silvado, Lineu C. Werneck

“…Its goal is to promote selective and temporary interruption of hemispheric functioning, seeking to define language lateralization and risk for memory compromise following surgery. …”
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Lipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles as a Smart Drug Delivery System for Peptide/Protein Delivery by Alharith A. A. Hassan, Eslam Ramadan, Katalin Kristó, Géza Regdon, Tamás Sovány

“…On the other hand, polymeric nanoparticles are more stable and allow better control over drug release; nevertheless, they usually lack the necessary biocompatibility and cellular uptake efficiency. …”
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Paraspinal muscles activities in S-shaped adolescent idiopathic scoliosis during physiotherapeutic scoliosis specific exercise: a case–control study by Yu Wang, Shuhan Wang, Minghui Gu, Jiang Xu, Xiaolin Huang, Lingfeng Xie

“…Abstract Background While Insights into the dynamics of the paraspinal muscles can contribute to more targeted interventions for individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), few studies have focused on changes in the paraspinal muscles of AIS during Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercise (PSSE). …”
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STACKABLE SURGICAL GUIDES IN FULL-ARCH IMPLANT REHABILITATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Adelin Radu, Andreea Mihaela Custura, Doriana Agop Forna, Norina Consuela Forna, Kamel Earar, Vladimir Năstasie, Valentin Daniel Sirbu, Ioan Sirbu

“…Common benefits included reduced chair time, improved accuracy, and predictable esthetic and functional outcomes. Limitations included cost, complexity, and limited long-term data. …”
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Improving kidney segmentation in pathological images: a multiscale approach to resolve fragmentation and incomplete boundaries by Muhammad Wajeeh Us Sima, Chengliang Wang, Muhammad Arshad, Jamshed Ali Shaikh, Reem Ibrahim Alkanhel, Dina S. M. Hassan, Ammar Muthanna

“…Its superior performance and precision make it ideal for real-world applications in automated medical diagnosis, treatment planning, and more, offering reliable and efficient healthcare outcomes.…”
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One-Step Solvothermal Synthesis of Fe₃O₄ Acicular Aggregates Induced by Reaction Medium and Urea for Photocatalytic Degradation of Azo Dyes by Yaohui Xu, Yuting Li, Quanhui Hou, Liangjuan Gao, Zhao Ding

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Nuclear medicine in prostate cancer: A new era for radiotracers by Vincenzo Cuccurullo, Giuseppe Di Stasio, Luigi Mansi

“…In this scenario, remaining actual the clinical interest of bone scan (BS) in detecting skeletal metastases, an important role in diagnostic imaging may be also carried out by, positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) and PET/magnetic resonance imaging (PET/MRI), which combine morphological information provided by CT and MRI with functional and metabolic data provided by PET acquisitions. …”
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Dry eye masky syndrome: degree of expression and possibilities of correction by S. I. Makogon, N. V. Gorbacheva, D. I. Ivanova, Yu. S. Khlopkova

“…Appointment of tear replacement therapy allowed to improve the functional indicators of tears and quality of life. …”
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NEW POSSIBILITIES OF STATIN THERAPY IN ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by E. M. Khurs, A. V. Poddubnaya, M. G. Evsina, E. M. Futerman, O. G. Smolenskaya

“…To study the impact of statins on structural and functional heart remodeling in patients with arterial hypertension (HT) seemsto be topical.Aim. …”
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Optical and electrical properties of SeO2 and NiO nanoparticles boosted the polymeric blend of PVDF and PVP for optoelectronic applications by M. A. Morsi, Nuha Y. Elamin, Lila A. Alkhtaby, Ali A. Alhazime, E. M. Abdelrazek, E. Salim, A. Rajeh

“…This leads to lower bulk resistance and increased bulk capacitance values, indicating the formation of more conductive channels in nanocomposite films. …”
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Remodeling of adipose tissue at experimental diabetes mellitus by O. A. Konovalova, A. M. Kamyshnyi

“…In such way adipose tissue is not only the main metabolic regulator and endocrine organ synthesizing more than 30 regulatory proteins- adipokines, but it is one of the organs of immune system. …”
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Neural correlates of olfactory working memory in the human brain by Zhuofeng Li, Shu-bin Li, Shaozhen Tan, Lu-lu Liu, Chao Yan, Lai-quan Zou

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Inhibition of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma progression by MIR210HG and activation of the P53 signaling pathway to promote apoptosis and autophagy by Jianyu Wang, Zhenhu Zhang, Liang Song, Xiangyan Liu, Xiaopeng He

“…This research investigated the MIR210HG role in the survival and prognosis of individuals with ESCC. The biological functions of MIR210HG were examined by enrichment analyses, including GO, GSEA, and KEGG. …”
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Optical coherence tomography in preclinical diagnosis of optic nerve disk changes after chemotherapy in children with retinoblastoma by S. V. Saakyan, E. B. Myakoshina, V. G. Polyakov, T. L. Ushakova, D. M. Ismailova

“…OCT is an informative method of examining the optic disc in children with RB at different stages of treatment, which identifies signs of edema and symptoms of atrophy more often (respectively, by 15.6 % and 17.3 %). …”
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Elucidating the role of mind–body connection profiles in emotional reactivity and regulation amongst typically developed adults by Kristen Van Bael, Jessica Scarfo, Emra Suleyman, Michelle Ball

“…Abstract Background Adaptive emotional functioning necessitates a strong mind–body connection. …”
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The effect of physical exercise on circulating neurotrophic factors in healthy aged subjects: A meta-analysis and meta-regression by Samira Behrad, Seyed Ashkan Tabibzadeh Dezfuli, Reza Yazdani, Saeed Hayati, Sanaz Mirzayan Shanjani

“…Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) may help the brain resist both functional and structural neurodegeneration, which is critical for maintaining cognitive and neurological health in older adults. …”
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