Gallbladder Agenesis and Cystic Duct Absence in an Adult Patient Diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Cholangiography: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature by Valeria Fiaschetti, Giovanna Calabrese, Silvia Viarani, Gabriele Bazzocchi, Giovanni Simonetti

“…Gallbladder agenesis (GA) is a rare congenital anomaly of the biliary system often associated with other congenital abnormalities. …”
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Validation study of synthetic models for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF): A simulation-based training in pediatric surgery by Zahradníková Petra, Hnilicová Silvia, Lindák Martin, Pechanová Rebeka, Števková Dominika, Vitovič Pavol, Laurovičová Miroslava, Horn František, Tvrdoň Tomáš, Babala Jozef

“…Background: Pediatric surgery is a highly specialised field, with minimally invasive surgery (MIS) posing greater technical challenges than conventional open surgery. …”
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Application of a Static Fluorescence-based Cytometer (the CellScan) in Basic Cytometric Studies, Clinical Pharmacology, Oncology and Clinical Immunology by Michal Harel, Yael S. Schiffenbauer, Boris Gilburd, Yehuda Shoenfeld

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A proof-of-concept analysis of data from the first NHS clinic for young adults with comorbid cannabis use and psychotic disorders by Marta Di Forti, Benjamin W. Bond, Edoardo Spinazzola, Giulia Trotta, Jodie Lynn, Richard Malkin, Naba Kamran Siddiqui, Sultan Demir, Titilayomi Opadokun, Perry B.M. Leung, Zhikun Li, Andrea Quattrone, Gabriella Baxter, Elizabeth Appiah-Kusi, Tom P. Freeman, Hannah Walsh, Tommaso Squeri, Daria Semikina, Felicity Amberson-Jones, Isabelle Austin-Zimmerman, Tim Meynen, Diego Quattrone, Robin M. Murray

“…Background Cannabis use severely affects the outcome of people with psychotic disorders, yet there is a lack of treatments. To address this, in 2019 the National Health Service (NHS) Cannabis Clinic for Psychosis (CCP) was developed to support adults suffering from psychosis to reduce and/or stop their cannabis use. …”
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Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Pigs and Chickens: A Review of the Science, Policy and Control Practices from Farm to Slaughter – Executive Summary by Leigh B Rosengren, Sheryl P Gow, J Scott Weese

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Efficacy and Safety of Dual Delayed-Release Formulation of Esomeprazole in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Multicenter, Prospective, Observational Study by Hyun Lim, Moon-hwa Park

“…This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of HIP1601, a dual delayed-release formulation of esomeprazole, in patients with GERD in a clinical setting. …”
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Le tahakkoum et la parlementarisation du régime politique marocain à l’aune des élections de 2016 by Thierry Desrues

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Vulvar Metastasis in Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report Highlighting the Aggressive Nature of Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma by Andreea Boiangiu, Ana-Maria Cioca, Gabriel-Petre Gorecki, Romina-Marina Sima, Liana Pleș, Marius-Bogdan Novac, Ionut-Simion Coman, Valentin-Titus Grigorean, Vasile Lungu, Mihai-Teodor Georgescu, George-Alexandru Filipescu

“…In this article, we present the case of a 56-year-old patient diagnosed with clear cell renal carcinoma, who came to our clinic with a lesion on the right labia, which was identified as a metastasis originating from the kidney. …”
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Xylazine as a Drug of Abuse and Its Effects on the Generation of Reactive Species and DNA Damage on Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells by Luz Silva-Torres, Christian Veléz, Lyvia Álvarez, Beatriz Zayas

“…Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) were treated with XYL (60 μM), COC (160 μM), 6-MAM (160 μM), camptothecin (positive control, 50 μM), XYL/COC (50 μM), XYL/6-MAM (50 μM), and XYL/COC/6-MAM (40 μM) for a period of 24 hours. Generation of intracellular ROS, RNS, and DNA fragmentation were analyzed using a fluorometric assay. …”
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High volume-rate echocardiography for simultaneous imaging of electromechanical activation and cardiac strain of the whole heart in a single heartbeat in humans. by Julien Grondin, Hannah J Schleifer, Rachel Weber, Changhee Lee, Melina Tourni, Elisa E Konofagou

“…Here, our aim is to demonstrate that high volume-rate echocardiography can simultaneously map cardiac electromechanical activation and end-systolic cardiac strain of the whole heart in a single heartbeat.<h4>Method</h4>A 32x32 ultrasound matrix array connected to four synchronized ultrasound scanners were used for transthoracic high volume-rate imaging (840 volumes/s) in sixteen young volunteers (28.1±4.2 y.o.). …”
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Do meteorological variables impact air quality differently across urbanization gradients? A case study of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China by Bohan Wu, Shuang Zhao, Yuxiang Liu, Chunyan Zhang

“…Air pollution has become a major challenge to global urban sustainable development, necessitating urgent solutions. …”
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Fixation and reversion of mutations in the receptor-binding domain of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein: A 2020–2024 analysis by Daniele Focosi, Pietro Giorgio Spezia, Fabrizio Maggi

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Políticas públicas do aterro sanitário de Fazenda Rio Grande: uma análise a partir dos impactos no município by Cristiane Queiroz Rugenski, Leandro Rafael Pinto

“…Nos últimos anos o aumento da quantidade produzida de lixo no Brasil cresceu excessivamente, desta forma o destino dos resíduos sólidos para os aterros sanitários têm causado preocupação para os órgãos ambientais, governamentais e a sociedade que é a mais afetada em questão de saúde pública. …”
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A Qualitative Exploration of Emotional Experiences in Patients with Thin Endometrium Undergoing Repeated Cancellations of Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer Cycles by Wei Q, Hong X, He Y, Xu M, Jiang X, Shen X, Wang Z

“…The emotional responses elicited were systematically analyzed to identify core themes.Results: Four primary themes emerged: 1) a spectrum of negative emotional responses; 2) deterioration in marital relationships; 3) a pronounced need for professional support, including a) expanded treatment options and b) informational guidance; and 4) diverse coping mechanisms employed by patients.Conclusion: Healthcare providers must recognize and address the complex emotional responses associated with repeated transfer cancellations in patients with TE. …”
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Nutritional Interventions May Improve Outcomes of Patients Operated on for Diabetic Foot Infections: A Single-Center Case-Control Study by Ilker Uçkay, Vinoth Yogarasa, Felix W. A. Waibel, Annette Seiler-Bänziger, Maja Kuhn, Margrit Sahli, Martin C. Berli, Benjamin A. Lipsky, Madlaina Schöni

“…Aim. While a patient’s nutritional status is known to generally have a role in postoperative wound healing, there is little information on its role as therapy in the multifaceted problem of diabetic foot infections (DFIs). …”
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Enhanced Thermal Performance and Impact Strength of UHMWPE/Recycled-PA6 Blends Synthesized via a Melting Extrusion Route by Xiuying Yang, Junye Cheng, Guangping Zheng, Deqing Zhang

“…The blends of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and recycled-polyamide 6 (R-PA6) were prepared via a melting extrusion route using high-density polyethylene-graft-maleic anhydride (HDPE-g-MAH) as the compatibilizer. …”
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Numerical Investigation on Pressure Pulsation Characteristics and Radial Force of a Deep-Sea Electric Lifting Pump at Off-Design Conditions by Yajuan Kang, Shaojun Liu, Weisheng Zou, Xiaozhou Hu

“…To predict the vibrational conditions, the generation mechanism, and action law of pressure pulsation and radial force, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) study of a deep-sea electric lifting pump operating under different off-design conditions was performed. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Plaque Inhibitory and Antimicrobial Efficacy of Probiotic and Chlorhexidine Oral Rinses in Orthodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Shreya Shruthi Shah, Supriya Nambiar, Deepa Kamath, Ethel Suman, Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan, Asavari Desai, Sanchit Mahajan, Kushan Kishore Dhawan

“…Probiotic technology represents a breakthrough approach to maintain oral health by utilizing natural beneficial bacteria commonly found in healthy mouths. …”
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Sensitivity of Dynamical Downscaling Seasonal Precipitation Forecasts to Convection and Land Surface Parameterization in a High-Resolution Regional Climate Model by Yuan Li, Guihua Lu, Hai He, Zhiyong Wu

“…The vertical thermodynamic profiles also suggest that the combination of the KF and Noah schemes has caused a more unstable atmosphere, which is crucial for precipitation. …”
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A scoping review of Do-It-Yourself Automated Insulin Delivery system (DIY AID) use in people with type 1 diabetes. by Amy E Morrison, Kimberley Chong, Peter A Senior, Anna Lam

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>There is extensive real-world data, but a lack of randomized control trial evidence supporting DIY AID system use, due to the user-driven, unregulated nature of these systems. …”
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