Retention Protocols and Factors Affecting Retainer Choice among Iraqi Orthodontists by Mushriq F. Abid, Ali M. Al-Attar, Akram F. Alhuwaizi

“…Methods. Two hundred and twenty-five questionnaires with 23 multiple choice questions were sent to members of the Iraqi Orthodontic Society. …”
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The Role of Membranes in Modern Winemaking: From Clarification to Dealcoholization by Carolina E. Demaman Oro, Bruna M. Saorin Puton, Luciana D. Venquiaruto, Rogério Marcos Dallago, Giordana Demaman Arend, Marcus V. Tres

“…The utilization of membrane technologies in winemaking has revolutionized various stages of production, offering precise and efficient alternatives to traditional methods. Membranes, characterized by their selective permeability, play a pivotal role in enhancing wine quality across multiple processes. …”
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Adherence to therapy and the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with heart failure: data from the outpatient registry by E. T. Guseinova, Yu. V. Lukina, N. P. Kutishenko, S. N. Tolpygina, V. P. Voronina, O. M. Drapkina, S. Yu. Martsevich

“…To determine the adherence to drug therapy and the prevalence of cardiovascular events (CVEs) in patients with heart failure (HF) after a 1-year follow-up in a specialized cardiology unit of a research center.Material and methods. …”
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Advances in 3D printing technology for preparing bone tissue engineering scaffolds from biodegradable materials by Zhen Wang, Zhen Wang, Zhen Wang, Yanan Sun, Chen Li

“…Based on three-dimensional computer models and specialized “bio-inks,” this technology offers new pathways for customizing BTE scaffolds. …”
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Optimizing blood-brain barrier permeability in KRAS inhibitors: A structure-constrained molecular generation approach by Xia Sheng, Yike Gui, Jie Yu, Yitian Wang, Zhenghao Li, Xiaoya Zhang, Yuxin Xing, Yuqing Wang, Zhaojun Li, Mingyue Zheng, Liquan Yang, Xutong Li

“…Our approach utilizes a variational autoencoder (VAE) generative model integrated with reinforcement learning for multi-objective optimization. This method specifically aims to enhance BBB permeability (BBBp) while maintaining high-affinity substructures of KRAS inhibitors. …”
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Evaluation of Pharmacist-Based Services for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Indonesian Community Health Centers by Riza Alfian, Yunita Nita, Umi Athiyah

“…This study aimed to explore pharmacists' experiences in implementing pharmaceutical care for diabetic patients at community health centers in Indonesia. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in community health centers in South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. …”
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Diabetic distress, low-grade chronic inflammation, and cardiac autonomic neuropathy in internally displaced people (literature review and own observations) by V.A. Serhiyenkо

“…Materials and methods. Development and application of a validated Ukrainian-language version of the Composite Autonomic Symptom Score 31 demonstrated that this is an acceptable tool for identifying patients with subclinical CAN. …”
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Mental health care use in medically unexplained and explained physical symptoms: findings from a general population study by van Eck van der Sluijs J, ten Have M, Rijnders C, van Marwijk H, de Graaf R, van der Feltz-Cornelis C

“…We studied entry into mental health care and the number of treatment contacts for mental problems, in both primary care and specialized mental health care. Analyses were adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics and presence of any 12-month mental disorder assessed with the Composite International Diagnostic Interview 3.0. …”
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EV‐Elute: A universal platform for the enrichment of functional surface marker‐defined extracellular vesicle subpopulations by Willemijn S. deVoogt, Rowan Frunt, Raul M. Leandro, Casper S. Triesscheijn, Bella Monica, Ioanna Paspali, Mark Tielemans, Jerney J. J. M. François, Cor W. Seinen, Olivier G. deJong, Sander A. A. Kooijmans

“…However, it has been technically challenging to examine such functional heterogeneity due to a lack of non‐destructive methods to separate EV subpopulations based on their surface markers. …”
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Work stress and burnout among radiology nurses: a cross-sectional study on the mediating role of effort-reward imbalance by ChunQiao Wu, Qian Sun, Ping Liu, Jianbo Ni, Jianhua Gu

“…BackgroundRadiology nurses face escalating occupational stressors associated with technological advancements and expanding clinical roles; however, evidence on burnout determinants in this specialized population remains limited. This study investigated the interplay between work stress, effort–reward imbalance (ERI), and burnout among radiology nurses, emphasizing the mediating role of ERI.MethodsThis multi-center cross-sectional study enrolled 219 radiology nurses from six tertiary hospitals in China (January–March 2024). …”
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A multicenter study on the diagnostic value of ankle brachial index combined with pulse volume wave parameters for peripheral arterial disease by Xiaowei Pan, Na Wang, Yue Huang

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the significance of incorporating all pulse volume wave parameters, such as the inter-arm systolic blood pressure disparity, inter-leg systolic blood pressure difference, proportion of mean arterial pressure, and upstroke time, into the ankle-brachial index for the detection of peripheral arterial disease.MethodsThis multicenter cross-sectional investigation, conducted across five tertiary medical institutions, enrolled 1,156 participants. …”
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Effects of Therapeutic Hypothermia and Minimal Enteral Nutrition on Short-Term Outcomes in Neonates with Hypoxic–Ischemic Encephalopathy: A 10-Year Experience from Oman by Manoj Malviya, Sathiya Murthi, Dhanya Jayaraj, Vidya Ramdas, Fadia Nazir Malik, Valsala Nair, Nusrabegam Marikkar, Mukesh Talreja, Tariq Sial, Prakash Manikoth, Renjan Varghese, Khalsa Ali Al Ramadhani, Salima Al Aisry, Said Al Kindi, Ahmed Al Habsi, Ranjit Torgalkar, Munawwar Ahmed, Mohammed Al Yahmadi

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Tobacco Use, Risk Perceptions, and Characteristics of Adults Who Used a Heated Tobacco Product (IQOS) in the United States: Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Hui G Cheng, Brendan Noggle, Andrea R Vansickel, Edward G Largo, Pierpaolo Magnani

“…THS consists of a holder and specially designed tobacco sticks that are heated instead of burned to produce a nicotine-containing aerosol. …”
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) from G. stearothermophilus GF16: stable and versatile nanomaterials with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and catalytic properties by Alessia Di Fraia, Giovanni Dal Poggetto, Michela Salamone, Federica Carraturo, Patrizia Contursi, Marco Guida, Danila Limauro, Viviana Scognamiglio, Manuela Rossi, Gabriella Fiorentino

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Cognitive status and health-related quality of life for medical students by V. V. Kuznetsov, K. V. Kosilov, E. Yu. Kostina, E. V. Karashchuk, E. K. Fedorishcheva, O. A. Barabash

“…To study the comparative state and variability of cognitive capabilities, the degree of their correlation with the subjective and objective state of health among students of a medical university. Materials and methods. The study was carried out during the year from 01.12.2018 to 01.12.2019 at the Far Eastern Federal University and the Pacific State Medical University. …”
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Multi-Authored Articles and the Real Contribution of the Researcher in the Convergence of Writing with the Three-Dimensional Measurement CAWH: Aerospace Engineering Field by Somayeh Ghavidel, Nosrat Riahinia, Farshid Danesh, Abdolreza Noroozi Chakoli

“…The complexity of knowledge and the increasing demand for specialization and interdisciplinary skills have shaped scientific participation. …”
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Exercise Right Ventricular‐Pulmonary Arterial Coupling and Functional Outcome in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Secondary Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation by Carlo Fino, Diego Bellavia, Michele D'Alonzo, Maurizio Merlo, Vito D. Bruno, Julien Magne, Massimo Caputo, Amedeo Terzi, Michele Senni, Samuele Bichi, Caterina Simon, Edoardo Sciatti, Giovanni Marchetto, Attilio Iacovoni, Philippe Pibarot

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Balancing accuracy and user satisfaction: the role of prompt engineering in AI-driven healthcare solutions by Mini Han Wang, Mini Han Wang, Mini Han Wang, Mini Han Wang, Mini Han Wang, Xudong Jiang, Xudong Jiang, Xudong Jiang, Xudong Jiang, Peijin Zeng, Peijin Zeng, Peijin Zeng, Xinyue Li, Kelvin Kam-Lung Chong, Guanghui Hou, Xiaoxiao Fang, Yang Yu, Xiangrong Yu, Junbin Fang, Yi Pan

“…This study explores the application of IoT-enabled, AI-driven systems for detecting and managing Dry Eye Disease (DED), emphasizing the use of prompt engineering to enhance system performance.MethodsA specialized prompt mechanism was developed utilizing OpenAI GPT-4.0 and ERNIE Bot-4.0 APIs to assess the urgency of medical attention based on 5,747 simulated patient complaints. …”
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STOP-Colitis pilot trial protocol: a prospective, open-label, randomised pilot study to assess two possible routes of faecal microbiota transplant delivery in patients with ulcerat... by Ailsa L Hart, Christel McMullan, Jonathan Mathers, Laura Magill, Natalie J Ives, Tariq Iqbal, Mohammed Nabil Quraishi, Naveen Sharma, Jonathan Segal, Richard Hansen, Mehmet Yalchin, Clare Blackwell, Peter Hawkey, Victoria McCune, Daniel Gaya, Shrushma Loi, Konstantinos Gerasimidis, Nicholas James Loman, Christopher Quince, Nicola Crees

“…Published datasets show a positive signal for the use of FMT to treat UC, but the optimal route and dose of FMT remain unanswered.Methods and analysis This prospective, multi-centre open-label, randomised pilot study will assess two possible routes of FMT delivery, via the nasogastric (NG) route or by delivery to the COLON, in 30 patients with active UC recruited from three sites in the UK. …”
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Sex Differences in Clinical Features and Outcomes in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Treated with Bifurcation Stenting Using the Double‐Kissing Culotte and Culotte... by Włodarczak P, Barycki M, Włodarczak S, Furtan Ł, Giniewicz A, Chudaś A, Banasiak W, Doroszko A, Lesiak M, Włodarczak A, Rola P

“…Therefore, we evaluate potential sex differences in relation to the Culotte technique.Patients and Methods: This study retrospectively analyzes sex disparities following PCI interventions in ACS patients using the DK-Culotte or Culotte technique for bifurcation lesions. …”
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