Identifying etiologies of heart failure using non-contrast cardiac magnetic resonance imaging: cine imaging, T1 and T2 mapping, and texture analysis for T1 mapping by Yasuo Amano, Yasuyuki Suzuki, Xiaoyan Tang, Chisato Ando

“…ObjectiveThe aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the usefulness of non-contrast cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, including cine imaging, T1 and T2 mapping, and texture analysis for T1 mapping, for identifying etiologies of heart failure (HF).MethodsForty-seven patients with HF were examined using a 1.5 T scanner. …”
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The value of serum cystatin c in predicting acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by PeiQiang Peng, Xiao Chen Fu, YueTing Wang, XuFei Zheng, Linfang Bian, Nuer Zhati, Shuang Zhang, Wei Wei

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This study aims to review relevant research and assess the diagnostic value of serum cystatin C (CysC) for post-cardiac surgery acute kidney injury (PCSAKI).…”
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Virulence Is More than Adhesion and Invasion Ability, an In Vitro Cell Infection Assay of Bovine <i>Mycoplasma</i> spp. by Elhem Yacoub, Daniel Kos, Murray Jelinski

“…Following infection, a gentamicin protection assay was performed and the cells lysed at 6 and 54 h post-infection. The MDBK cell lysates were cultured for <i>Mycoplasma</i> spp. and qPCR was used to estimate the average number of <i>Mycoplasma</i> bacterial cells that infected each MDBK cell (Myc/Cell ratio). …”
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Salvage Laryngectomy in Clinically N0 Patients: Is Elective Neck Dissection Indicated? by Mazin Merdad, Nada Al Taylouni

“…ABSTRACT Objectives This systematic review and meta‐analysis investigated the role of elective neck dissection (END) in the salvage management of clinically N0 necks. …”
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The impact of public health shocks on fertility intentions: evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic in China by Yiting Guo, Yuqi Mou, Yan Peng, Chen Zhang

“…Event study confirmed persistent post-shock suppression, while placebo simulations confirmed the robustness of the identification strategy. …”
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High mortality rates and long-term complications in children with infectious brainstem encephalitis: A study of sixteen cases. by Yuanyuan Zhou, Yi Zhu, Lingfeng Cao, Yingyan Shi, Jun Shen

“…<h4>Objective</h4>Brainstem encephalitis (BE) can cause sudden death in children. …”
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Diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia in routine gynecological practice by Ye. M. Poliakova, N. S. Lutsenko, N. V. Haidai

“…Objective. To estimate the accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) in diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia using transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS) versus histopathological findings. …”
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Efficacy of electronet fencing for excluding coyotes: A case study for enhancing production of black‐footed ferrets by Marc R. Matchett, Stewart W. Breck, John Callon

“…ABSTRACT Reducing coyote (Canis latrans) predation can be an important management objective. Here, we evaluated the efficacy of electronet fencing for excluding coyotes from focal areas on black tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) colonies, measured the effect of fencing on wild‐born black‐footed ferret (Mustela nigripes) kit survival, and modeled costs and benefits of fencing. …”
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Treatment of chronic kidney disease stage 3～4 with "WeChat+chronic disease management" model by Sheng Ling-li, Wang Lin, Zhang Xian-wen, Zhang Quan

“…Objective To explore the efficacy of "WeChat+full-course chronic disease management" mode for chronic kidney disease（CKD）stage 3～4.Methods A retrospective study was performed for 72 hospitalized CKD patients from January 2018 to March 2019.They were divided into conventional and WeChat groups（n=36 each）according to the different health management models.The routine group received conventional management mode while WeChat group had "WeChat+full chronic disease management" mode.The follow-up period was 1 year.Two groups were compared with regards to estimated glomerular filtration rate（eGFR）,albumin,potassium,phosphorus,hemoglobin,24 h urinary protein quantification,post-intervention efficiency,quality-of-life,disease awareness,medication compliance,diet compliance and satisfaction.Results After interventions,blood and urine parameters of two groups significantly improved as compared with those pre-treatment（P<0.05）.Blood and urine parameters were significantly better in WeChat group than those in conventional group.The effective rate of WeChat group was significantly higher than that of conventional group（94.44% vs 77.78%）.And the difference was significant（P<0.05）.WeChat group was significantly higher than conventional group in terms of psychological disorders,living conditions and self-care capability（P<0.05）.The disease awareness rate,medication compliance rate and diet compliance rate were significantly higher in WeChat group than those in conventional group.And there were significant differences（P<0.05）.The satisfaction degree of model was significantly higher than that of conventional group（94.44% vs 80.56%）and the difference was significant（P<0.05）.Conclusions WeChat+full chronic disease management model is indicated for patients with varying degrees of disease.And early preventions may achieve better education outcomes,prevent kidney disease more effectively and delay the progression of kidney disease.…”
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Using the Community Resilience Model and Project ECHO to Build Resiliency in Direct Support Professionals: Protocol for a Longitudinal Survey by Kristina Puzino Lenker, Laura L Felix, Sarah Cichy, Erik Lehman, Jeanne M Logan, Michael Murray, Jennifer L Kraschnewski

“…These surveys will be administered preprogram, at the end of the 8-week ECHO program, and 90 days after the ECHO program’s completion. Pre-post relationships will be assessed using generalized estimating equations. …”
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Travel behavior before and after COVID-19. A hybrid choice model applied to a panel dataset by Eleonora Sottile, Giovanni Tuveri, Francesco Piras, Italo Meloni

“…Only a significant disruptive event could induce notable shifts in individuals’ psycho-attitudinal characteristics. The objective of this paper is to investigate two aspects: i) to study if and how norms, intentions and perceived behavioral control change after a strong shock such as the pandemic, and ii) to analyze the differences in the HCMs results estimated by using data collected before and after the shock. …”
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Do environmental taxes and green technological innovation represent the crux of environmental sustainability? Insights from OECD region with MMQR approach by Aleena Khan, Abdul Sattar, Hind Alnafisah, Nudrat Fatima

“…The significance of environmental taxes (ET) and green innovation has become paramount, particularly in light of the post-COP27 objectives and SDGs. This research contributes to the existing body of literature by exzuing the effects of environmental taxes (13), green innovation (SDG-9), green taxes, and financial development (SDG-17) on sustainable environmental quality. …”
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Polymodal Activation and Desensitization of TRPV1 Receptor in Human Odontoblasts-Like Cells with Eugenol by Karen L. Latorre, Paula A. Baldion

“…The TRPV1 gene expression in hOLCs was estimated using RT-qPCR, and its localization was analyzed using immunofluorescence. …”
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Alveolar Ridge Preservation after Tooth Extraction Using Different Bone Graft Materials and Autologous Platelet Concentrates: a Systematic Review by Arturas Stumbras, Povilas Kuliesius, Gintaras Januzis, Gintaras Juodzbalys

“…Objectives: To review and assess the efficiency of different post extraction socket preservation techniques. …”
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Clinical Outcomes of Mitral Valve Repair in Dogs With Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease by Tomohiko Yoshida, Darcy Adin, Katsuhiro Matsuura

“…However, two dogs had residual PH (9.5%) and three dogs that had resolution of PH post‐operatively had recurrent PH (14.2%). Conclusions and Clinical Importance We showed that most dogs with PH before MVR had decreases in estimated pulmonary arterial pressure after surgery as well as resolution of clinical signs. …”
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Quantitative analysis of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) viremia profiles from experimental infection: a statistical modelling approach. by Zeenath U Islam, Stephen C Bishop, Nicholas J Savill, Raymond R R Rowland, Joan K Lunney, Benjamin Trible, Andrea B Doeschl-Wilson

“…Three viremic categories emerged: cleared (uni-modal and below detection within 42 days post infection(dpi)), persistent (transient experimental persistence over 42 dpi) and rebound (biphasic within 42 dpi). …”
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Mathematical modeling of microwave channels of a semi-active radar homing head by N. М. Legkiy, I. V. Unchenko

“…Objectives. Radar homing heads of guided missiles form a large group of radars which differ from other radars due to their specific purpose. …”
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An integrated population pharmacokinetic model of febuxostat in pediatric patients with hyperuricemia including gout and adult population of healthy subjects and patients with rena... by Ryutaro Iwama, Kimie Nishida, Daisuke Ishii, Takeshi Iijima

“…The range of steady‐state exposures (Cmax,ss and AUCτ,ss) for 5, 10, 20, and 30 mg of febuxostat in fed pediatric patients weighing 20 to 40 kg was within that for 10, 20, 40, and 60 mg of febuxostat in fed pediatric patients and adults weighing 40 to 120 kg. Post hoc estimates of CL/F, adjusted by body weight, differed little between pediatric patients and the adult population in the renal function categories of normal, mild dysfunction, and moderate dysfunction. …”
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Decrease in household secondhand smoking among Korean adolescents associated with smoke-free policies: grade-period-cohort and interrupted time series analyses by Hana Kim, Heewon Kang, Sung-il Cho

“…OBJECTIVES Smoke-free areas have expanded and related campaigns have been implemented since 1995 in Korea. …”
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Effect of continuous positive airway pressure on carotid intima-media thickness in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A meta-analysis. by Li-Da Chen, Li Lin, Xue-Jun Lin, Yang-Wu Ou, Zhi Wu, Yu-Ming Ye, Qiao-Zhen Xu, Ya-Ping Huang, Zhi-Ming Cai

“…Weighted mean difference (WMD) was calculated to estimate the treatment effects of pre and post-CPAP therapy. …”
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