Unveiling hidden contaminants: a systematic quantification and characterization of microplastics in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis fluids by Ekrem Kara, Kamil Konur, Yasemen Şentürk Koca, Ülgen Aytan

“…These findings highlight a potential, yet underrecognized, source of MP exposure in dialysis patients, necessitating further investigation into the implications of chronic MP absorption on renal function and systemic health. Regulatory policies should prioritize improved filtration techniques, alternative polymer-free materials, and stricter quality control measures to mitigate MP contamination in medical solutions. …”
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Unveiling the hidden risk: a case of severe jaundice triggered by intra-aortic balloon pump after cardiac surgery by Han Wang, Zerui Chen, Liming Lei, Miaoxian Fang

“…However, the patient exhibited a rapid deterioration in jaundice, coupled with aberrant liver function and suspicion of concurrent pancreatitis. …”
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Managing Rheumatological Shoulder Pain in ADL by Hang, Thomas Cheung

“…Strengthen core and upper back muscles should be included to provide basic stability. Conclusion Patient with severe shoulder instability but not fit to receive surgery, could result in pain and functional deficit. …”
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The Human Thermal Load of Mornings with Clear Skies in the Hungarian Lowland by Ferenc Ács, Erzsébet Kristóf, Annamária Zsákai

“…In contrast to IREQ-type (Required Clothing Insulation) models, this model parametrizes the total metabolic heat flux density (<i>M</i>) as a function of anthropometric data (body mass, height, sex, age). …”
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Feasibility and Acceptability of Computerised Cognitive Training of Everyday Cognition in Parkinson’s Disease by S. J. Smith, I. McMillan, I. Leroi, C. L. Champ, S. Barr, K. R. McDonald, J. P. R. Dick, E. Poliakoff

“…This study has found that pragmatic computer-based training with real-life outcomes is both feasible and acceptable and should be evaluated more extensively using controlled methods.…”
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Shedding light on the DICER1 mutational spectrum of uncertain significance in malignant neoplasms by D. S. Bug, I. S. Moiseev, Yu. B. Porozov, Yu. B. Porozov, N. V. Petukhova

“…Domains are the functional and evolutionary units of a protein; the analysis of the whole protein should be based on separate and independent examinations of each domain by their evolutionary reconstruction. …”
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Assessment of Nurse Manager Performance of Staffing in Middle Euphrates Governorates Hospitals. by Mohammed F. Khalifa, Murtada K. AL-Jebory

“…Recommendations: The study recommended that the Further studies should be conducted to involve a larger geographical area in Iraq, apply a continuing education courses for the nurse managers to increase their knowledge and performance about the managerial roles and duties especially in the non-teaching hospitals, and Management courses should be developed and improved to increase students' managerial knowledge and performance. …”
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Exploring neurofilament light chain as a biomarker for kidney disease: insights, implications, and future directions by Nicholas Aderinto, Gbolahan Olatunji, Emmanuel Kokori, Chinonyelum Emmanuel Agbo, Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Ibukunoluwa Victoria Ishola, Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, Oluwaseun Oyewo, Badrudeen Olalekan Alabi, Jonathan Oluwafemi Adeola, David Opeyemi Olaewe, Adetola Emmanuel Babalola

“…Conclusion NfL holds promise as a novel biomarker for kidney disease, offering potential advantages for early detection, risk stratification, and monitoring disease progression. Future studies should focus on longitudinal and mechanistic studies to elucidate the pathways linking NfL and kidney function, and clinical trials should be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of NfL-targeted interventions.…”
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SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL PROPOSALS ON THE CHOICE AND APPLICATION OF STRATEGIC CONTROLLING INSTRUMENTS AT THE ENTERPRISE IN THE MODERN CONDITIONS by Lyudmyla Malyarets, Olena Iastremska

“…In order to determine the optimal values of indicators that can be achieved, taking into account the real possibilities of an enterprise, it is recommended to solve an optimization problem, the solution of which provides optimal values of the indicators. As a target function in the optimization problem, the dependence of the integral indicator (I) of the enterprise's activity development on its most influential controlled indicators, determined on the basis of ranking by means of multivariate statistical factor analysis and multiple regression analysis, should be considered. …”
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Role of maternal health and infant inflammation in nutritional and neurodevelopmental outcomes of two-year-old Bangladeshi children. by Jeffrey R Donowitz, Heather Cook, Masud Alam, Fahmida Tofail, Mamun Kabir, E Ross Colgate, Marya P Carmolli, Beth D Kirkpatrick, Charles A Nelson, Jennie Z Ma, Rashidul Haque, William A Petri

“…These data suggest that further study of stunting in low-income settings should include variables relating to maternal and prenatal health, while investigations focusing on neurodevelopmental outcomes should additionally target causes of systemic and enteric inflammation.…”
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Acute Epstein–Barr virus hepatitis without infectious mononucleosis: a diagnostic challenge by Mirac Burak Tak

“…Conclusion: Primary EBV infection should be considered in patients presenting with acute hepatitis, even in the absence of classical IM features. …”
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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil obtained from the fruit of Apium graveolens L. (celery seed oil) for all animal species (FEFANA asbl) by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Vasileios Bampidis, Giovanna Azimonti, Maria de Lourdes Bastos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Secundino López Puente, Francesca Marcon, Baltasar Mayo, Alena Pechová, Mariana Petkova, Fernando Ramos, Roberto Edoardo Villa, Ruud Woutersen, Gabriele Aquilina, Paul Brantom, Andrew Chesson, Josef Schlatter, Johannes Westendorf, Yvette Dirven, Paola Manini, Fabiola Pizzo, Birgit Dusemund

“…Therefore, to reduce the risk, the exposure of the users should be minimised. Since A. graveolens and its preparations were recognised to flavour food and its function in feed would be essentially the same as that in food, no further demonstration of efficacy was considered necessary.…”
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Candida krusei Empyema Thoracis: A Community-Acquired Infection Requiring a High Index of Suspicion by Hazim Bukamur, Waseem Ahmed, Yazan Numan, Ibrahim Shahoub, Fuad Zeid

“…Worsening respiratory function led to the diagnosis of hydropneumothorax. …”
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Dose Optimization of Fluconazole After Initial Treatment Failure in Pulmonary Cryptococcosis in an Obese Patient with Type 2 Diabetes and Cirrhosis: A Case Report by Yang Y, Shang J, Xu S, Wang Z

“…In addition, close attention should be paid to liver and kidney function.Keywords: pulmonary cryptococcosis, fluconazole, antifungal therapy, dose optimization, obese, lean bodyweight…”
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The voltage Dilemma in electrocardiogram (ECG) by Ezhilkugan Ganessane, B.G. Kowsthubha, V.T. Amrithanand, Anas Mohammed Muthanikkatt, Vasudha Dinesh

“…Background: Pericardial effusion involves fluid buildup around the heart, potentially leading to cardiac tamponade—a critical condition that can impair heart function. Symptoms vary widely from mild to life-threatening. …”
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Case Report Endovascular single-chamber pacemaker implantation using active fixation in a 8 years old Dogue de Bordeaux with presumed Persistent Atrial Standstill: the first case d... by Florin Leca, Stefan Adrian Geanta, Mihaela Claudia Bolintineanu, Eusebiu Ionut Condurachi, Alina Nechifor, Daniel Barsan, Florica Bărbuceanu, Nicu Caplea, Diana Caraza

“…The diagnostic in this atrial muscular dystrophy requires differentiation from Atrial Fibrillation with Third Degree Atrioventricular Block using Cardiac Mapping, but in emergency situations or progressive Congestive Heart Failure the decision to implant the pacemaker should be based on the hemodynamical effects of the dysrhythmia and the definitive diagnostic should be made during the implantation of the device. …”
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Variability in surgical treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (literature review) by A. Yu. Dobrodeev, D. N. Kostromitsky, S. G. Afanasyev, A. S. Tarasova, N. N. Babyshkina, A. A. Ponomareva

“…Liver resection in mCRC patients with isolated liver metastasis is the only treatment that offers a chance of increasing the 5-year survival rate up to 45–60 %. Radical surgery should include the removal of the primary tumor and all metastases with negative histological resection margins while preserving sufficient functional liver parenchyma. …”
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The Therapeutic Effect of Combination of Orbital Decompression Surgery and Methylprednisolone Pulse Therapy on Patients with Bilateral Dysthyroid Optic Neuropathy by Jianan Xu, Huijing Ye, Guo Chen, Jingqiao Chen, Rongxin Chen, Huasheng Yang

“…For DON patients, orbital decompression should be performed promptly to improve the visual function.…”
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LINGUO-CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND ITS ROLE IN PROFESSIONAL FORMATION OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS by Inna D. Davydchenko

“…In our opinion, the linguistic and cultural competence of higher education students should be represented by linguistic and cultural components. …”
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Construction and Overall Protection of Ecological and Marine Cultural Composite Landscape Network in Quanzhou, Fujian by Dongfang LU, Yaru ZHENG, Tianteng HAN, Shunhe CHEN

“…Therefore, in the optimization of the complex landscape corridor, we should focus on the restoration of the ecological problems in the coastal areas and the central urban areas, and transform the cultural-oriented network into an ecological-cultural dual-function network Secondly, in the interior of the basic coordination section corridor, should focus on the ecological function and regional characteristics to enhance the cultural value. …”
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