Assessment of the bioelectric activity of the masticatory muscles in orthopedic treatment with partial removable plate prostheses by A. V. Ivaschenko, A. E. Yablokov, M. V. Shcherbakov, I. V. Bazhutova, S. V. Vinnik

“…The main criterion for patients getting used to removable dentures is the synchronization of the work of the masticatory muscles and, as a consequence, the normalization of the chewing function. The aim of the study was to evaluate the bioelectrical activity of the masticatory muscles in patients using the CSPP.Materials and methods. …”
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Cost-Effectiveness of the Aerobika® Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Device in the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations in Canada by Nguyen Xuan Thanh, Philip Jacobs, Jason Suggett, Andrew McIvor, Alan Kaplan

“…The Aerobika® oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) device is a hand-held, drug-free medical device that has been shown to improve lung function and improve health-related quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …”
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Can the TLR-4-Mediated Signaling Pathway Be “A Key Inflammatory Promoter for Sporadic TAA”? by Giovanni Ruvolo, Calogera Pisano, Giuseppina Candore, Domenico Lio, Cesira Palmeri, Emiliano Maresi, Carmela R. Balistreri

“…Thoracic aorta shows with advancing age various changes and a progressive deterioration in structure and function. As a result, vascular remodeling (VR) and medial degeneration (MD) occur as pathological entities responsible principally for the sporadic TAA onset. …”
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Metabolic mechanisms of immunotherapy resistance by Luis Cabezón-Gutiérrez, Magda Palka-Kotlowska, Sara Custodio-Cabello, Beatriz Chacón-Ovejero, Vilma Pacheco-Barcia

“…We discuss their impact on immune cell function and tumor progression, highlighting emerging therapeutic strategies to counteract these effects. …”
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Development Trend of Information Technology and AdvancedNuclear Power Generation by Tao ZHOU, Haolei ZHANG, Yao YAO, Chunmei LIU

“…Quantum technology can enhance the core fuel function. Artificial intelligence machine data capture and neural networks learn to process and apply information more precisely. …”
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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil derived from the flowering tops of Thymbra capitata (L.) Cav. (Spanish type origanum oil) for use in all anima... by EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Roberto Edoardo Villa, Giovanna Azimonti, Eleftherios Bonos, Henrik Christensen, Mojca Durjava, Birgit Dusemund, Ronette Gehring, Boet Glandorf, Maryline Kouba, Marta López‐Alonso, Francesca Marcon, Carlo Nebbia, Alena Pechová, Miguel Prieto‐Maradona, Ilen Röhe, Katerina Theodoridou, Maria de Lourdes Bastos, Paul Brantom, Andrew Chesson, Josef Schlatter, Johannes Westendorf, Yvette Dirven, Paola Manini

“…Regarding user safety, the essential oil under assessment should be considered as an irritant to skin and eyes and as a dermal and respiratory sensitiser. …”
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Inositol Pyrophosphate Profiling of Two HCT116 Cell Lines Uncovers Variation in InsP8 Levels. by Chunfang Gu, Miranda S C Wilson, Henning J Jessen, Adolfo Saiardi, Stephen B Shears

“…We discuss how the divergent PP-InsP profiles of the newly-designated HCT116NIH and HCT116UCL lines should be considered an important research opportunity: future studies using these two lines may uncover new features that regulate InsP8 turnover, and may also yield new directions for studying InsP8 function.…”
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Serum hyaluronic acid in critically ill dogs and influence of intravenous fluid therapy. by Manon Rigot, Alexa M Bersenas, Shane W Bateman, Shauna L Blois, Gabrielle Monteith, R Darren Wood

“…<h4>Background</h4>The endothelial glycocalyx (EG) appears to play a critical role in physiological vasculo-endothelial function. Sepsis, trauma, and hemorrhagic shock are associated with EG shedding and intravenous fluids have the potential to worsen EG degradation. …”
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Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of an essential oil obtained from the oleoresin of Pinus pinaster Aiton (pine white oil) for use in all animal species (FEFANA asb... 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, Yolanda Sanz, Roberto Edoardo Villa, Ruud Woutersen, Paul Brantom, Andrew Chesson, Johannes Westendorf, Paola Manini, Fabiola Pizzo, Birgit Dusemund

“…The additive under assessment should be considered as irritant to skin and eyes, and as a skin and respiratory sensitiser. …”
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Influence of the Milling Cutter Drill on Implant Placement Accuracy in Partially Guided Surgery: An In Vitro Experimental Study by Ana Raquel Ferreira, Catarina Mendes Fonseca, André Correia, Patrícia Fonseca

“…Given that angular deviation may compromise prosthetic fit and biomechanical function, the observed reduction is of potential clinical relevance. …”
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Virtual reality therapy for adults post-stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis exploring virtual environments and commercial games in therapy. by Keith R Lohse, Courtney G E Hilderman, Katharine L Cheung, Sandy Tatla, H F Machiel Van der Loos

“…Future research in this area should aim to clearly define conventional therapy, report on participation measures, consider motivational components of therapy, and investigate commercially available systems in larger RCTs.…”
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Evaluation of Population Pharmacokinetic Models of Micafungin: Implications for Dosing Regimen Optimization in Critically Ill Patients by Xiping Li, Xiaoqin Liu, Juehui Mao, Dong Liu, Zheng Jiao

“…The key covariates were body size, liver function, and sepsis-related organ failure assessment score (SOFA) score. …”
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Stent-induced hypersensitivity leading to refractory in-stent restenosis: a case report by Menghuai Ma, Jiong Tang

“…Conclusion When encountering refractory in-stent restenosis, physicians should consider the potential for stent-associated hypersensitivity. …”
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Propofol reduces human TRPA1 activity in a warm environment by Chihiro Suda, Yasunori Takayama, Makoto Tominaga, Tomoko Akase

“…Our results suggest that propofol should be kept above 35 °C to minimize hTRPA1 activation. …”
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Low-trauma Fracture with Hypercalcemia: Need to Look Deeper by Aditya Deshpande, Pankaj Singhania, Sreejith Babu, Anish Kar, Pranab K Sahana, Rana Bhattacharjee

“…He also had mild anemia and mildly impaired renal function at presentation. During his in-hospital stay, he developed bicytopenia. …”
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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in the management of a 14-year-old girl with chronic calcific pancreatitis by Özlem Boybeyi Türer, Tutku Soyer, Erkan Parlak, Hatice Nursun Özcan, Cenk Yücel Bilen, Feridun Cahit Tanyel

“…The patients managed with ESWL should be followed-up for a long time regarding the endocrine and exocrine functions of the pancreas. …”
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Community healthcare workers’ satisfaction with ward-based outreach team services in Tshwane district, South Africa by J. V. Ndimande, G. A. Ogunbanjo, S. N. Nyalunga, A. Masango-Makgobela, T. Bongongo

“…Dissatisfaction regarding stipend/compensation must be addressed. CHWs should be valued and motivated.…”
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Design Hybrid Algorithm for Video Encoding by Ghada Tahir Qasim, Toqa Zuhair, Sahar Saleh, Amena Emad

“…As well as achieving an external protection for the program via checking the user ID and the used keys. It should be pointed out that the results of this  research has been achieved by using MATLAB 7 and MATLAB10 languages.…”
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Pathophysiology in Systemic Sclerosis: Current Insights and Future Perspectives by Suzan Al-Gburi, Pia Moinzadeh, Thomas Krieg

“…<b>Results:</b> The pathophysiology involves an interplay of chronic inflammation, impaired vascular function, and excessive extracellular matrix deposition, leading to progressive organ damage. …”
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Hyporheic Oxygen Dynamics in the East River, Colorado: Insights From an In‐Situ, High Frequency Time Series During Two Distinct Flow Seasons by Michael N. Gooseff, Ruby N. Ghosh, Erin Cantrell, M. Evan Matusz, Charles McIntire, Vivek Philip

“…Abstract Dissolved oxygen (DO) is critical for aquatic ecosystems, however, few studies have focused on the long‐term DO dynamics in hyporheic zones, which are a function of both transport (hydrologic exchange between river and hyporheic zone) and uptake by biogeochemical reactions or respiration. …”
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