The relationship between oxLDL, sLOX-1, PCSK9 and carotid intima-media thickness in patients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes by Zeki Dogan, Abdulhalim Senyigit, Sinem Durmus, Canan Duvarcı, Remise Gelişgen, Hafize Uzun, Omur Tabak

“…The common carotid arteries were visualized by high-resolution B-mode carotid artery ultrasonography. …”
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THE AUGMENTED REALITY FUNCTIONS TO SUPPORT THE STEAM EDUCATION AT GENERAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS by Наталія Сороко

“…Augmented reality classifications are provided depending on the data presentation methods, the type of AR devices, according to the type of information provided by the augmented reality, and the areas of use. …”
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Development and validation of an explainable machine learning model for predicting osteoporosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Qipeng Wei, Zihao Liu, Xiaofeng Chen, Hao Li, Weijun Guo, Qingyan Huang, Jinxiang Zhan, Shiji Chen, Dongling Cai, Dongling Cai

“…The SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) method was used to interpret the model and visualize feature importance.ResultsTen predictive features were selected based on the intersection of the three feature selection methods. …”
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Contrast-enhanced mammography-based interpretable machine learning model for the prediction of the molecular subtype breast cancers by Mengwei Ma, Weimin Xu, Jun Yang, Bowen Zheng, Chanjuan Wen, Sina Wang, Zeyuan Xu, Genggeng Qin, Weiguo Chen

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to establish a machine learning prediction model to explore the correlation between contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) imaging features and molecular subtypes of mass-type breast cancer. Materials and Methods This retrospective study included women with breast cancer who underwent CEM preoperatively between 2018 and 2021. …”
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Keratorefractive Surgery for Residual Refractive Error Correction in Pseudophakic Patients by Е. P. Gurmizov, К. B. Pershin, N. F. Pashinova, А. Iu. Tsygankov

“…Purpose. Evaluation of the visual and refractive results of additional correction using LASIK and PRK methods in patients with residual refractive error after previous cataract surgery. …”
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Ultrasound-Guided Transmuscular Quadratus Lumborum Block Reduces Postoperative Pain Intensity in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Con... by Jian He, Lei Zhang, Wan You He, Dong Lin Li, Xue Qin Zheng, Qi Xia Liu, Han Bin Wang

“…Methods. Eighty-eight patients undergoing THA were randomized to receive 0.33% ropivacaine (Group QLB, n = 44) or saline (Group Con, n = 44) for QL3 block. …”
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Longitudinal changes following the introduction of socially assistive robots in nursing homes: a qualitative study with ICF framework and causal loop diagramming by Eri Otaka, Kenji Sato, Daiki Shimotori, Tsuneki Ninomiya, Naoki Sugimoto, Yoshihiro Nakabo, Yoshio Matsumoto, Taiki Yoshida, Izumi Kondo

“…Following the framework analysis method, the transcripts were coded using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). …”
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Pregnancy-acquired memory CD4+ regulatory T cells improve pregnancy outcome in mice by Kristin Thiele, Christopher Urbschat, Julia. Isabel. Amambay Riquelme, Lisa. Sophie Ahrendt, Ronja Wöhrle, Steven Schepanski, Judith Joana Eckert, Etienne Becht, Minyue Qi, Malik Alawi, Martin Becker, Nicola Gagliani, Hans-Willi Mittrücker, Anke Diemert, Petra Clara Arck

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Application of modified tragus incision in temporomandibular joint disc anchoring surgery by GUO Yanjun, YAN Wei, CUI Zekun, CHEN Yong, WEN kai, HU Yaqi

“…[Objective:] To introduce the surgical technique of temporomandibular joint disc anchoring through a modified tragus incision. [Methods:] From February 2017 to October 2021, 264 patients (328 sides of joints) with advanced anterior disc displacement without reduction (ADDWoR) admitted to our hospital were treated with temporomandibular joint disc anchorage using a modified tragus approach. …”
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Astigmatism in Duane Retraction Syndrome by Masoud Khorrami-Nejad, Mohammad Reza Akbari, Babak Masoomian, Hayder Ali Mahmood, Kimia Daneshvar, Ali Majdi

“…Abstract Purpose To compare the prevalence, magnitude, and type of astigmatism among patients with different Duane Retraction Syndrome (DRS) types. Method This retrospective cross-sectional study reviewed the records of 312 DRS patients. …”
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Reactive astrocyte-derived exosomes enhance intracranial lymphatic drainage in mice after intracranial hemorrhage by Kexin Li, Yuheng Liu, Junjie Gong, Jing Li, Mingyu Zhao, Chengyou Hong, Yuchi Zhang, Mengyao He, Zhenye Zhu, Zhijuan Chen, Zengguang Wang

“…Primary astrocytes were treated with complete medium supplemented with different concentrations of hemin to obtain exosomes secreted by them, and mice with ICH induced by the collagenase method were intervened by intranasal administration. …”
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Results on photo identification for beluga whale <i>Delphinapterus leucas</i> in the Anadyr estuary of the Bering Sea by Ekaterina A. Prasolova, Roman A. Belikov, Andrey A. Ryabov, Denis I. Litovka

“…Definition of individual beluga whales by the method of photo identification and selection of the main types of markers are presented for beluga whales in the Anadyr estuary, western Bering Sea. …”
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The relationship among hopelessness, suicide risk, body mass index and eating motivations in major depressive disorder comorbid with obesity: a case–control study by Fatma Gül Helvacı Çelik, Meltem Hazel Şimşek, Meltem Puşuroğlu, Ulaş Korkmaz

“…In the obese MDD group, habits, traditional eating, price, visual appeal, and affect regulation were correlated with suicide attempts. …”
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Efficiency of Stratification on Yield and Popping Expansion of Popcorn in the Context of Mass Selection by Luis Fernando Zermeño-Campos, Amalio Santacruz-Varela, Higinio López-Sánchez, Francisco Calderón-Sánchez, Hugo García-Perea, Jorge Luis Pizeno-García

“…For grain yield, a gain of 6.82% was obtained using stratification and 0.74% without stratification. Stratified visual mass selection is an efficient method for genetic advancement in popcorn yield, while popping mass selection is efficient regardless of stratification.…”
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Accuracy and precision analyses of single-time-point dosimetry utilising physiologically-based pharmacokinetic modelling and non-linear mixed-effects modelling by Indra Budiansah, Deni Hardiansyah, Ade Riana, Supriyanto Ardjo Pawiro, Ambros J. Beer, Gerhard Glatting

“…The leave-one-out Jackknife method was applied to calculate STP ADs (sADs). The accuracy of STP dosimetry was evaluated using the relative deviation between sADs and rADs. …”
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Comparing Frailty Status Among Clusters Identified Based on EQ-5D-5L Dimensions in Older Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain by Hee Jung Kim, Hyeon Chang Kim, Jisung Hwang, Shin Hyung Kim

“…Hierarchical cluster analysis using the WARD method with squared Euclidean distance was conducted on the EQ-5D-5L dimensions to identify subgroups. …”
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Modified Gift Box Repair Technique in Achilles Tendon Rupture: A 5-Year Follow-Up by Mohammad Hossein Chegini Kord MD, Alireza Ebrahimi MD, Leili Nazari MD, Gregory R. Waryasz MD, Mohammad Razi MD, Soheil Ashkani-Esfahani MD, Adel Ebrahimpour MD

“…The study also included other variables such as visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, calf atrophy, and the range of sagittal ankle motion, wound complications, sural nerve injury, and re-rupture rate. …”
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A recurrent YOLOv8-based framework for event-based object detection by Diego A. Silva, Kamilya Smagulova, Ahmed Elsheikh, Mohammed E. Fouda, Ahmed M. Eltawil

“…ReYOLOv8 incorporates a low-latency, memory-efficient method for encoding event data called Volume of Ternary Event Images (VTEI) and introduces a novel data augmentation technique based on Random Polarity Suppression (RPS) optimized for event-based sensors and tailored to leverage the unique attributes of event data. …”
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Effectiveness of Onosma dichroanthum Boiss Combined Ointment on Episiotomy Healing and Pain in Primiparous Women: A Randomized, Clinical Trial by Kourosh Kabir, Shekoofe Tourkashvand, Zahra Mehdizadeh Tourzani, Mansoureh Yazdkhasti

“…Eligible women were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group using the block randomization method (95 participants in each group). The intervention group applied 2 g of ODBC ointment every 8 hours, starting 4 hours and continuing until 10 days post-delivery. …”
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Efficacy and factors influencing outcomes of customized music therapy combined with a follow-up system in chronic tinnitus patients by Yuehong Liu, Siyi Yang, Yulu Wang, Jiahua Hu, Hongbo Xie, Tianyi Ni, Zhao Han

“…Methods The study investigated a total of 615 patients with unilateral or bilateral chronic tinnitus who received personalized and customized music therapy for 3 months. …”
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