Comparative effectiveness of laparoscopic versus open colectomy in colon cancer patients: a study protocol for emulating a target trial using cancer registry data by Semaw Ferede Abera, Gabriele Robers, Anika Kästner, Ulrike Stentzel, Kerstin Weitmann, Wolfgang Hoffmann

“…Discussion: This study aims to causally model the effect of laparoscopic versus open colectomy on 5 year overall survival using a target trial emulation approach. …”
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Distribution of Aeromonas bacterial population in water, sediment and Nile tilapia in fish culture pond, Guder, Ethiopia by Bekele Lema, Natarajan Pavanasam, Kassaye Balkew, Zufan Bedewi

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Estimating avoidable burden of stillbirth attributable to greenness improvement in Iran by Yang Yuan, Fatemeh Mayvaneh, Yaqi Wang, Jixing Yang, Yunquan Zhang, Fang Shi

“…Evidently nonlinear relationships were identified between greenness exposure and stillbirth, exhibiting approximately an inverted L-shaped pattern with the steeper slope at high greenness levels. Assuming causality, 34–41 stillbirths per 100,000 births could be avoidable by achieving the 80th percentile of NDVI/EVI during 2013–2018, representing 4.6–5.4 % of nationwide registry-based stillbirths in Iran. …”
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A Case of Exacerbation of Chronic Pancreatitis Against the Background of COVID-19 Complicated by Pancreaticopleural Fistula with Enzymatic Pleurisy by I. I. Kotov, I. Yu. Kalinina, A. R. Propp, D. A. Sulim

“…It was possible to restore the normal passage of bile and pancreatic secretions, as well as to stop the functioning of the pancreaticopleural fistula using pancreatoduodenal resection. …”
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Legalitas Perjanjian Jual Beli dengan Hak Membeli Kembali pada Tanah dan/atau Bangunan (Studi Putusan-Putusan Pengadilan) by Vanessa Maurizkha, Akhmad Budi Cahyono

“… Yurisprudensi Mahkamah Agung No. 3597/K/Pdt/1985 menjelaskan bahwa jual beli dengan hak membeli kembali merupakan bentuk perjanjian menurut Pasal 1519 BW dan seterusnya, sedangkan jual beli tanah/rumah sesuai dengan UUPA dikuasai oleh hukum adat yang tidak mengenal bentuk jual beli dengan hak membeli kembali. …”
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The diagnostic performance evaluation of the SD BIOLINE HIV/syphilis Duo rapid test in southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Techalew Shimelis, Endale Tadesse

“…Syphilis serostatus was determined using the Treponema pallidum haemagglutination assay (TPHA).Results The respective sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of the SD BIOLINE HIV/syphilis Duo test were 100, 99.5, 99.5 and 100% for HIV and 97.6, 96, 95.4 and 98% for syphilis testing, respectively. …”
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BOOK REVIEW: CIPRIAN PORUMBESCU NECUNOSCUT (CIPRIAN PORUMBESCU UNKNOWN), PUBLISHING BY ED. LIDANA, SUCEAVA, 3 EDIŢII, 2011-2013 (ISSN: 2284-712X) by Gabriela COCA

“…Within it have been presented the following papers dedicated to the composer's life and activity: Leca Morariu and the Monumental Monograph Worshiped to Ciprian Porumbescu (author: Vasile Vasile – from the University of Piteşti); The Architectural and Tonal Support of the Dramaturgy of the “Crai nou” (New Philanderer) Operetta by Ciprian Porumbescu (author: Gabriela Coca – from the Babeş-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca); “Balada” (The Ballad) of Ciprian Porumbescu – a Representative Creation of the Art Music of Bucovina (19th century) (author: Zamfira Dănilă – from the “George Enescu” Academy of Art - Iaşi); The Reception of Ciprian Porumbescu’s Creation in Banat (author: Constantin Tufan Stan – from the Filaret Barbu School of Fine Arts of Lugoj); „Altarul Mănăstirii Putna” (The Altar of Putna Monastery) (author: Sever Paraschiv Dumitrache – from the Bucovina Cultural Center of Suceava); and The Musicological Trilogy “Ciprian Porumbescu Unknown” to an end (autor: Constanţa Cristescu – from the Bucovina Cultural Center - Suceava). …”
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Nrf2/cyclooxygenase 2 signaling in Cr(VI)-induced carcinogenesis by Lei Zhao, Yi-Fang Wang, Andrea Adamcakova-Dodd, Peter S. Thorne, Ranakul Islam, Ke Jian Liu, Fei Chen, Jia Luo, Ling-Zhi Liu

“…Metabolomics and RNA-seq assays revealed enhanced activity of the arachidonic acid (AA)/eicosanoid metabolism pathway in lung tissues from mice exposed to Cr(VI). …”
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Shramahara Mahakasya, a traditional polyherbal formulation, induces anti-anxiety activity in hippocampal neurons by effectuating SOD2-mediated protection against oxidative stress by Saakshi Saini, Viney Kumar, Swati Haldar, Samrat Chauhan, Pratibha Demiwal, Souvik Ghosh, Sumeet Gupta, Debabrata Sircar, Bidhan Mahajon, Partha Roy

“…The antioxidant potential of SM was evaluated through antioxidant assays such as DPPH, ABTS and FRAP. The neuroprotective activity of SM (200 and 600 μg/mL) was investigated in glutamate (10 mM) assaulted HT-22 cells. …”
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3-Acetyldeoxynivalenol induces pyroptosis in leydig cells via METTL3-mediated N6-methyladenosine modification of NLRP3 by Yangyun Wang, Chaoliang Shi, Wei Jiao, Xiaoxiang Wan

“…RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assays further demonstrated that IGF2BP1 selectively recognizes m6A-modified NLRP3 mRNA, contributing to its stabilization. …”
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Intuitive stent simulation with internal cavity airway models created by a consumer-grade three-dimensional printer: A case series by Naoya Kitamura, Toshihiro Ojima, Yoshifumi Shimada, Keitaro Tanabe, Ryo Yokoyama, Naru Kitade, Koichiro Shimoyama, Tomoshi Tsuchiya

“…However, traditional methods that use three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography images displayed on two-dimensional screens have limitations in accurately visualizing and simulating airway conditions. To address these issues, this study presents the creation of 3D airway models using a consumer-grade 3D printer. …”
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Open challenges for the automatic synthesis of clinical trials by Olivia Sanchez-Graillet, David M. Schmidt, Christian Kullik, Philipp Cimiano

“…Results Using our visualization tool, we formed groups of outcomes and their respective clinical trials. …”
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Quantitative ultrasound rating of liver fibrosis in children with cystic fibrosis by G. M. Dvoryakovskaya, O. I. Simonova, S. A. Ivleva, I. V. Dvoryakovsky, A. N. Surkov, M. O. Gorbunova, I. E. Smirnov

“…Evaluation of liver parenchyma with the help of traditional ultrasound investigation with assessment of blood flow in portal vessels and celiac trunk allows to determine degree of hepatic fibrosis severity and to reveal initial signs of portal hypertension. …”
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After a Hand Was Lent: Sporadically Experiencing Multisensory Interference During the Rubber Hand Illusion Does Not Shield Against Disembodiment by Julia Eck, David Dignath, Andreas Kalckert, Roland Pfister

“…In analogy to this, we investigated whether experiencing occasional visuo-motor mismatches during the induction phase of the moving rubber hand illusion (intermittent condition) would result in slower disembodiment as compared to a regular induction phase where motor and visual signals always match (continuous condition). …”
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A prediction model for the oceanauts’ cognitive performance based on the mental workload of typical tasks by Mengya Zhu, Jingluan Wang, Xian Zhang, Dengkai Chen

“…The findings indicated that establishing an appropriate level of mental workload for the visual, auditory, cognitive, and psychomotor channels can enhance the oceanaut’s cognitive performance of individuals engaged in ocean exploration. …”
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Facile colorimetric detection of As(V) in Rice with immobilized acid phosphatase on hollow metal-organic frameworks hybrid with peroxidase-like activity by Zhiyang Qin, Zhuolan Xu, Yixin Liu, Xinguang Qin, Gang Liu, Xinlin Wei, Haizhi Zhang

“…Finally, this method was applied to visual detection of As(V) in rice samples with different varieties.…”
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Hiatal hernia surgery: laparoscopic versus robotic approach? by R. N. Komarov, S. V. Osminin, I. R. Bilyalov

“…Other studies have reported possible improvements in the treatment outcomes of patients with large or recurrent hiatal hernias due to the high precision of movement and improved visualization characteristic of therobot-assisted surgeries.Conclusion. …”
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Implementation of a nurse-driven protocol for indwelling urinary catheter removal and novel utilization dashboard: a pre/postintervention observational study by Michelle Kamel, Nichole Harris, Andrew Berry, Theodore Warsavage, Mary T. Bessesen, Shelley E. Kon

“…A multidisciplinary project team and use of a data visualization dashboard may be valuable implementation strategies to increase utilization of NDPs such as HOUDINI.…”
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Premiações e Instâncias Legitimadoras das Artes Visuais no Uruguai (1980 a 2018) by Guilherme Marcondes dos Santos, Talisson Melo de Souza

“…Focalizamos quatro exposições promovidas no contexto nacional de 1980 a 2018: o Premio Paul Cézanne, a Muestra Nacional de Plásticos Jóvenes, o Premio Nacional de Artes Visuales e o Salón Municipal de Artes Plásticas. Através destas mostras, o universo artístico uruguaio tem selecionado e legitimado artistas ao longo dos anos. …”
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Performance Benchmarking of Psychomotor Skills Using Wearable Devices: An Application in Sport by Mahela Pandukabhaya, Tharaka Fonseka, Madhumini Kulathunge, Roshan Godaliyadda, Parakrama Ekanayake, Chanaka Senanayake, Vijitha Herath

“…The resulting quantitative and visual representation of performance empowers individuals to optimize their skills and achieve peak performance.…”
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