Differences in efficacies of continuous renal replacement therapy and intermittent hemodialysis upon urinary levels of insulin-like growth factor binding protein 7，neutrophil gelat... by Wang Xiang, Zhang Zhi-min, Li Jian-guo, Song Ya-jun

“…ObjectiveTo explore the efficacies of continuous renal replacement （CRRT） versus intermittent hemodialysis （IHD） for urinary insulin-like growth factor binding protein 7 （IGFBP-7） and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 （TIMP-2） and compare the differences in blood levels of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin （NGAL）in septic patients with acute kidney injury （AKI）.MethodsFrom January to September 2019，100 hospitalized septic patients with AKI were divided into two groups of observation and control according to specific treatment mode （<italic>n</italic>=50 each）. …”
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Intraocular Pressure Control in Vitreoretinal Surgical Systems by Charles M, Zhu Y, Garufis C, McDonell B, Wuyyuru VD

“…Average IOP was assessed before aspiration (initial IOP), during vitreous removal (vitreous IOP), and after vitreous removal and replacement with Alcon’s BSS® sterile irrigation solution (BSS IOP).Results: Using Constellation’s IOP control, target IOP (30± 2.5 mmHg) was maintained 93%, 74%, and 63% of the time at 250, 450, and 650 mmHg of vacuum, respectively. …”
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The effects of short-term preoperative physical therapy and education on early functional recovery of patients younger than 70 undergoing total hip arthroplasty by Vukomanović Aleksandra, Popović Zoran, Đurović Aleksandar, Krstić Ljiljana

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Risk factors for hardware failure after total spondylectomy in patients with spinal tumors by Nikita S. Zaborovskii, Sergei V. Masevnin, Vladislav S. Murakhovsky, Rakhmatjon A. Mukhiddinov, Oleg A. Smekalenkov, Dmitrii A. Ptashnikov

“…Introduction Total spondylectomy for spinal tumors provides optimal local control and is associated with a high risk of implant instability. …”

Assessment of the Impact of Dexmedetomidine on Myocardial Injury in TAVI Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study Utilizing PSM-DID by Song Y, Zhang J, Xu H, Gui C, Cheng H, Chen Y, Wang S

“…Propensity score matching (PSM) and Differences-in-Differences (DID) method were used for analysis.Results: After PSM, the DEX group exhibited significantly lower peak values of troponin I (P &lt; 0.001) and CK-MB (P &lt; 0.001) compared to the control group, indicating reduced myocardial injury. …”
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Are Activity Restrictions Necessary After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review by Sagar Telang, BS, Amir Human Hoveidaei, MD, MSc, Cory K. Mayfield, MD, Jay R. Lieberman, MD, Michael A. Mont, MD, Nathanael D. Heckmann, MD

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Sugar Replacers in Confectionary beyond Sugar-Free Chewing-Gums: Demonstration of Oral Health Benefits of Polyols in Tablets Using a Customized-Reversed pH-Telemetry Test by Caroline Perreau, Daniel Wils, Clémentine Thabuis

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Peritoneal Dialysis Aggravates and Accelerates Atherosclerosis in Uremic ApoE−/− Mice by Jamie Kane, Winnie G. Vos, Laura A. Bosmans, Bram W. van Os, Myrthe den Toom, Sanne Hoeksema‐Hackmann, Denise Moen‐de Wit, Marion J. Gijbels, Linda Beckers, Aldo Grefhorst, Johannes H. M. Levels, Lily Jakulj, Marc G. Vervloet, Esther Lutgens, Etto C. Eringa

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From Society of Sentimentality to Society of Joint Control by M. Yu. Churilin, T. A. Valiulina

“…The author regards economic space as an analogue of electro-magnetic field and the Internet as its extension and he came to the conclusion about changes in methods of influencing households. Sentiment is replaced by methods of joint control that are built by social networks, for instance in bloggers’ community. …”
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Gradient-Controlled Gaussian Kernel for Image Inpainting by Hossein Noori

“…In this algorithm, the kernel size is controlled by the gradient of the image in the known regions. …”
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Lateralization and distalization shoulder angles may not predict clinical outcomes in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Serkan Surucu, MD, Ahmet E. Okutan, MD, Michael S. Lee, BA, James S. MacLeod, BS, Jacob D. Kodra, BA, Scott Fong, BA, Jay Moran, MD, Kenneth Donohue, MD, Alexander R. Graf, MD, Andrew E. Jimenez, MD

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Design of Arduino Computer Numerical Control Machine. by Mujurizi Frank

“…This paper introduces the design of an affordable computer numerical control machine that can be used for cutting, engraving and marking on wood, acrylic and milling of wooden pieces. …”
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Effects of poultry by-product meal and complete replacement of fish oil with alternative oils on growth performance and gut health of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): a FEEDNET... by Imam Hasan, Simona Rimoldi, Biagina Chiofalo, Marianna Oteri, Micaela Antonini, Rosangela Armone, Violeta Kalemi, Laura Gasco, Genciana Terova

“…A 90-day feeding trial was conducted using rainbow trout, comparing two isoproteic, isolipidic and isoenergetic diets. The control diet contained 15% FM, 5% PBM, and 8% FO, while the test diet replaced FM with 15% PBM and 5% feather meal hydrolysate (FMH), and fully substituted FO with VeraMaris® natural algae oil and rapeseed oil. …”
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Effects of Bacillus subtilis-fermented soybean meal replacing fish meal on antioxidant activity, immunity, endoplasmic reticulum stress and hepatopancreas histology in Pacific whit... by Songming Chen, Jieyu Dai, Yan Chen, Qiang Chen, Fen Dong, Congcong Wang, Yulong Sun, Jiteng Wang, Tao Han

“…This study investigated the application of Bacillus subtilis-fermented soybean meal (FSBM) on the feed of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei).MethodsFSBM was used to replace 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% fish meal, and the feeding trial was lasted for 8 weeks (initial weight: 0.9 g). …”
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Research on Simplified Design of Model Predictive Control by Qing Zhang, Chi Zhang, Qi Wang, Shiyun Dong, Aoqi Xiao

“…The results of field engineering applications also show that the simplified MPC controller can feasibly replace the PID algorithm in industrialization.…”
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Real-world effectiveness of remote monitoring of the international normalized ratio in patients undergoing heart valve replacement using the CoaguChek® INRange system with a remote... by Sergei I. Provatorov, Anna K. Osokina, Aleksandra M. Shchinova, Tatiana I. Barabanova, Irina I. Shestova, Elena N. Mel'nikova

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Robust Current Sensor Fault-Tolerant Controller Using Third Order Super-Twisting Sliding Mode Observer and Controller for Induction Motors by Rakia Tarkhani, Saber Krim, Majdi Mansouri, Mouhamed Faouzi Mimouni

“…The first objective is to replace conventional PI controllers with TOSTSMC, which offers superior system dynamics, faster speed and torque responses, and greater robustness against load and rotor resistance variations, outperforming other control methods. …”
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Improving pain, function and quality of life in end-stage knee osteoarthritis: a patient-preference cohort study on whole-body vibration and exercise as bridging therapies for tota... by Kendrew Yu-Hei Choi, Wai-Wang Chau, Linda Man-Kuen Li, Sammie Yuk-Lam Ng, Boie Po-Yee Lo, Michael Tim-Yun Ong, Patrick Shu-Hang Yung

“…This study compared the efficacy of supervised exercise therapy alone and combined with WBV in reducing pain and improving function in this population. Methods In this prospective cohort study, 555 patients with end-stage knee OA awaiting TKR were allocated to three groups: Exercise (n = 227), Exercise + WBV (n = 127), and Control (n = 201). …”
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Effect of closed-chain isometric plyometric training combined with palonosetron on postoperative knee function in patients after total knee arthroplasty by Jingwen Shao, Shaoyi Qu, Jing Wang, Dan Sun, Qing Hu, Zhongxiang Luo

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Prevalence and risk of bone fractures in patients with chronic pancreatitis: meta-analysis by D. N. Andreev, I. V. Maev, Yu. A. Kucheryavyy

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