Endoscopically assisted selective antegrade cardioplegia in minimally invasive aortic valve replacement for patients with aortic insufficiencyCentral MessagePerspective by Joji Ito, MD, Hiroshi Nakanaga, MD, Hiromi Fujii, MD, Minoru Tabata, MD, PhD, MPH

“…This study aimed to describe and evaluate endoscopically assisted selective cardioplegia delivery in minimally invasive aortic valve replacement for aortic insufficiency. …”
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Feasibility of endovascular aortic arch repair after hemiarch replacement for acute type A aortic dissectionCentral MessagePerspective by Srihari K. Lella, MD, Matthew J. Eagleton, MD, Thoralf M. Sundt, III, MD, Sunita D. Srivastava, MD, Motahar Hosseini, MD, Jordan P. Bloom, MD, MPH, Antonia Kreso, MD, PhD, Serguei Melnitchouk, MD, MPH, Jahan Mohebali, MD, MPH, Arminder S. Jassar, MBBS, FRCS

“…Objective: We assessed the treatment feasibility of 4 investigational arch endografts currently available in the United States, for patients who have undergone hemiarch replacement for an acute DeBakey I dissection. Methods: We evaluated 71 consecutive patients for suitability for treatment with the Cook Medical Zenith Arch Branched Device, Gore TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis, Terumo Bolton Relay Dual Branch Device, and Endospan Nexus Aortic Arch Stent Graft System. …”
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Improving Egg Quality in Tropical Environments: Assessing the Maize Meal Replacement by Wheat Bran and Soybean Oil in Laying Hen Diets by Mariana Novela, Abilio P. Changule, Igor I. S. Munguambe, Florentina D. Chilala, Leonel A. Joaquim, Eunice J. Chivale, Marcos Mabasso, Ramos J. Tseu, Filomena dos Anjos, Otília H. T. Tomo, Manuel Garcia‐Herreros, Custódio G. Bila

“…Objectives The current study evaluated the effect of replacing maize meal with WB, in the absence or presence of soybean oil, on egg quality and economic performance indicators. …”
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An analytical, mathematical annuloplasty ring curvature model for planning of valve-in-ring transcatheter mitral valve replacementCentral MessagePerspective by Matthew H. Park, MS, Mateo Marin-Cuartas, MD, Mark Sellke, PhD, Pearly K. Pandya, MS, Yuanjia Zhu, MD, PhD, Robert J. Wilkerson, BS, David M. Holzhey, MD, PhD, Michael A. Borger, MD, PhD, Y. Joseph Woo, MD

“…Objectives: An increasing number of high-risk patients with previous mitral valve annuloplasty require transcatheter mitral valve replacement due to recurrent regurgitation. Annulus dilation with a transcatheter balloon is often performed before valve-in-ring transcatheter mitral valve replacement, which is believed to reduce misalignment and paravalvular leakage, yet little evidence exists to support this practice. …”
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Unraveling the potential of zinc protoporphyrin-forming lactic acid bacteria for replacing nitrite and their role in quality characteristics of Harbin dry sausage by Qianhui Yang, Zhiqiang Feng, Yaru Yuan, Xiufang Xia, Qian Liu, Qian Chen, Baohua Kong

“…These results suggest that zinc protoporphyrin-producing lactic acid bacteria could potentially replace nitrite in fermented dry sausages.…”
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Health-Related Quality of Life and Outcome after Total Knee Replacement: Results from a Cross-Sectional Survey in Jordan by Yazan Al Thaher, Othman A. Alfuqaha, Ahmed Dweidari

“…Total knee replacement (TKR) is a common procedure that is considered cost-effective with excellent long-term survivorship. …”
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Virtual Machining of Total Knee Replacement Products Based on Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Re-Design Optimization by ISO 14243 by Setyoadi Yuris, Ismail Rifky, Bayuseno AP., Jujur I Nyoman, Novriansyah Robin, Darmanto, Prawibowo Hartanto, Anggoro P. W.

“…This study evaluates the performance of total knee replacement (TKR) components by examining the design, simulation, and machining processes involved. …”
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Early replacement of re-induction therapy following failed intensive induction treatment enhances the therapeutic efficacy of newly diagnosed AML by Jingchen Sui, Zijing Xu, Ludan Zhang, Yu Jiao, Renjie Bian, Deng Pan, Xiaojing Yan

“…For those who fail to achieve remission, early replacement of re-induction therapy enhances the therapeutic efficacy of newly diagnosed young adult AML.…”
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The effect of hormone replacement therapy on cervical cancer risk in perimenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies by Yingna Zhou, Jie Wei, Youqin Ruan

“…BackgroundHormone replacement therapy (HRT) alleviates menopausal symptoms in perimenopausal women and help improve their quality of life, but its increased risk of cervical cancer (CC) remains to be evaluated.MethodsA system review and meta-analysis was conducted to retrieve literature related to HRT and CC risk by searching Pubmed, Embase, Science Direct, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases. …”
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Selection of timing of continuous renal replacement therapy in patients with acute kidney injury: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. by Jiawei Qi, Wenwen Wu, Jingzhu Wang, Xin Guo, Chengyun Xia

“…Consequently, we aimed to assess the impact of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) initiation on the outcomes of patients with AKI. …”
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Dental patients’ awareness and knowledge in using dental implants as an option in replacing missing teeth: A survey in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Sulieman Al-Johany, Hamad A. Al Zoman, Mohannad Al Juhaini, Mohannad Al Refeai

“…Materials and methods: Patients’ knowledge and awareness in using dental implants as an option in replacing missing teeth were evaluated through a standardized self- explanatory questionnaire distributed in two places in Riyadh: Military Hospital and College of Dentistry, King Saud University (Darraiyah campus). …”
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Pre-operative education and prehabilitation provision for patients undergoing hip and knee replacement: a national survey of current NHS practice by Ifrah Omar, Vikki Wylde, Jodie Fogg, Michael Whitehouse, Wendy Bertram

“…Abstract Background Over 215,000 total hip replacements (THRs) and total knee replacements (TKRs) take place annually in the UK. …”
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Role of Prophylactic N-Acetylcysteine Supplementation on Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Elective Double-Valve Replacement (Aortic and Mitral Valve) by K S Ram Kiran, Visharad Trivedi, Venuthurupalli S. P. Rajesh, Manisha Sharma, Maruti Haranal, Himani Pandya

“…Aims and Objectives: The incidence of postoperative liver dysfunction is high in patients undergoing double-valve replacement – mitral and aortic valve replacement (DVR). …”
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Estimating ages of white‐tailed deer: Age and sex patterns of error using tooth wear‐and‐replacement and consistency of cementum annuli by Daniel J. Storm, Michael D. Samuel, Robert E. Rolley, Thomas Beissel, Bryan J. Richards, Timothy R. Van Deelen

“…Ages of harvested white‐tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and other ungulates often are estimated by evaluating replacement and wear patterns of teeth, which is subjective and error‐prone. …”
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Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in the United Arab Emirates: Real-world, Single-centre Experience from an Emerging Programme by Ahmad Edris, Yosef Manla, Firas Al Badarin, Khwaja Hasan, Shahrukh Hashmani, Mahmoud Traina, Dhiaedin Khiati, Amani Khalouf, Anas El Zouhbi, Emin Murat Tuczu

“…Background: Data on outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in the Middle East, particularly in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are limited. …”
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Experimental, theoretical and digital image correlation methods to assess bending performance of RC beams with recycled glass powder replacing cement by Ceyhun Aksoylu, Boğaçhan Başaran, Memduh Karalar, Özer Zeybek, Essam Althaqafi, Alexey N. Beskopylny, Sergey A. Stel’makh, Evgenii M. Shcherban’, Osman Ahmed Umiye, Yasin Onuralp Özkılıç

“…Abstract This study investigates the use of Waste Glass Powder (WGP) as a proportional replacement for cement in sustainable concrete production. …”
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Pledgeted versus nonpledgeted sutures in aortic valve replacement: Insights from a prospective multicenter trialCentral MessagePerspective by Bart J.J. Velders, MD, Michiel D. Vriesendorp, MD, Joseph F. Sabik, III, MD, Francois Dagenais, MD, Louis Labrousse, MD, Vinayak Bapat, MD, Gabriel S. Aldea, MD, Anelechi C. Anyanwu, MD, Yaping Cai, MS, Robert J.M. Klautz, MD, PhD

“…Objective: The objective of this study was to compare short- and midterm clinical and echocardiographic outcomes according to the use of pledgeted sutures during aortic valve replacement. Methods: Patients with aortic stenosis or regurgitation requiring aortic valve replacement were enrolled in a prospective cohort study to evaluate the safety of a new stented bioprosthesis. …”
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Use of hematological indices in severe septic acute kidney injury to predict hospital mortality and need for renal replacement therapy at discharge by Diana Carolina Vargas Ángel, Camilo Andrés Chaparro, Oscar Mauricio Muñoz, Kateir Contreras-Villamizar, Camilo Alberto González, Daniel Augusto Martín, Laura Viviana Galindo

“…Objective: Recent studies have identified the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio, platelet/lymphocyte ratio, and neutrophil/lymphocyte × platelet ratio as promising prognostic markers in patients with sepsis. This study aims to evaluate the discriminatory ability of these ratios to predict mortality and requirement for renal replacement therapy at discharge, in patients with septic acute kidney injury. …”
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Experimental Study on the Mechanical, Durability, and Microstructural Properties of Concrete With Partial Cement Replacement With Coffee Husk Ash and Rice Husk Ash by Fikreyesus Demeke Cherkos

“…This study investigates the influence of RHA and CHA as partial cement replacements on the fresh and hardened properties of concrete. …”
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Enhancing Frailty Assessments for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Patients Using Structured and Unstructured Data: Real-World Evidence Study by Mamoun T Mardini, Chen Bai, Anthony A Bavry, Ahmed Zaghloul, R David Anderson, Catherine E Crenshaw Price, Mohammad A Z Al-Ani

“… Abstract BackgroundTranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a commonly used treatment for severe aortic stenosis. …”
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