Reconstruction of Partial Glossectomy Defects in Patients with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Oral Tongue: A Prospective Clinical Study on the Assessment and Comparison of Intraoperati... by Shubhanshi Kangloo, Nitin Bhola, Anchal Agarwal, Raj Kumar Chakraborty, Priyatam Mishra, Saurabh Pillai

“…This flap provides adequate bulk and pliable tissue to the remaining tongue, which aids in better functional outcomes. Aim: The aim is to assess and compare the intraoperative and postoperative outcomes of INFTUM and RAFF for the reconstruction of partial glossectomy defects in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral tongue. …”
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Symbolic versus Practical Reconciliation between Mainstream and Indigenous Australian Economies by Victor Oost

“…D’autres chefs, tel Noël Pearson, accueillent favorablement cette rupture d’avec l’aide sociale et la dépendance qu’elle crée, puisqu’on met l’accent sur la responsabilité collective des Aborigènes.Jusqu’à ce que le parti de John Howard soit élu en 1996, la réconciliation fut souvent considérée comme un rapprochement spirituel et culturel, les Aborigènes devant pardonner aux blancs les torts commis, alors que les blancs devaient admettre leur responsabilité dans l’oppression et l’éviction des noirs de leurs terres, par le passé. …”
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Another way? An investigation into an institution’s use of the Wayson stain in re-evaluating “no organisms seen” on Gram stain smears from positive blood cultures by Christopher C. Attaway, Jessica Smith, Daniel D. Rhoads

“…Of blood cultures that were positive by BACTEC with NOS Gram and Wayson stains (475), 414 were finalized as no growth and 61 had an isolate (false negatives) of which 49% (30) were yeasts. The Wayson stain aided in detecting gram-negative genera such as Capnocytophaga, Campylobacter, and Fusobacterium species and other rarely identified species.IMPORTANCEThe Wayson stain, a rapid one-step stain that provides contrast between microorganisms and the background, was historically used for the presumptive diagnosis of Yersinia pestis from bubo specimen. …”
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Altered Brain Activity and Effective Connectivity within the Nonsensory Cortex during Stimulation of a Latent Myofascial Trigger Point by Xinglou Li, Meiling Luo, Yan Gong, Ning Xu, Congcong Huo, Hui Xie, Shouwei Yue, Zengyong Li, Yonghui Wang

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Potentials of Presepsin as a Novel Sepsis Biomarker in Critically Ill Adults: Correlation Analysis with the Current Diagnostic Markers by Mai S. Sater, Nourah Almansour, Zainab Hasan Abdulla Malalla, Salim Fredericks, Muhalab E. Ali, Hayder A. Giha

“…Several biomarkers are employed to aid in the diagnosis, prognostication, severity grading, and sub-type discrimination of severe septic infections (SSIs), including current diagnostic parameters, hemostatic measures, and specific organ dysfunction markers. …”
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Determination of Medical Students’ Perception on Disaster Awareness by Bilge DELİBALTA, Abdul Samet ŞAHİN, Enes BULUT, Berkay YILDIZ, Abdülkadir GÜNDÜZ

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A recurrence model for non-puerperal mastitis patients based on machine learning. by Gaosha Li, Qian Yu, Feng Dong, Zhaoxia Wu, Xijing Fan, Lingling Zhang, Ying Yu

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The machine learning model developed in this study, serving as an effective tool for predicting NPM recurrence, aids doctors in making more individualized treatment decisions, thereby enhancing therapeutic efficacy and reducing the risk of recurrence.…”
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Advances in tissue engineering of peripheral nerve and tissue innervation – a systematic review by Jayson Sueters, Rowan van Heiningen, Ralph de Vries, Zeliha Guler, Judith Huirne, Theo Smit

“…In this study, a systematic review was performed on tissue-engineered advancements for peripheral nerves and tissues, to aid future developments in bridging the gap toward the clinic by identifying high-potential solutions and unexplored areas. …”
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Digital Health Intervention (SANGYAN Podcast) to Enhance Knowledge Related to COVID-19 and Other Health Conditions: Protocol for an Implementation and Evaluation Study by Ashish Joshi, Surapaneni Krishna Mohan, Apurva Kumar Pandya, Ashoo Grover, Sofia Rani Saggu, Saravanavel Kalpana Revathi, Shruti Sharma

“…ConclusionsThe finding from this research project will aid in the development and implementation of data-driven, evidence-based, and human-centered behavior change interventions using podcasts to address public health challenges among populations living in diverse settings. …”
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Potential biomarkers in Behçet’s disease: monocyte, neutrophil, platelet, and C-reactive protein to albumin ratios by Mestan Sahin, Cansu Celin Karakose, Meltem Alkan Melikoglu

“…This finding suggests that these parameters possess discriminative ability and could potentially serve as biomarkers to aid in the clinical evaluation of BD.…”
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Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation in the agricultural sector by Imelda ., R. Hidayat

“…It is important to consider that while adapting and mitigating climate change may involve temporary drawbacks like decreased productivity and initial financial burdens, the long-term advantages for small-scale farmers are substantial, including improved well-being and increased resilience. This study aids in identifying adaptation and mitigation strategies to guide farmers and policymakers in reducing risks and building resilience within the agricultural system. …”
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Comparison of biomechanical characteristics of the Schneiderian membrane with different transcrestal sinus floor elevation techniques using three-dimensional finite element analysi... by Xi Lin, Siqi Xu, Lijuan Chen, Guoying Que

“…Three models were simulated via computer-aided design software, with the sinus membrane elevated to 1, 3 and 5 mm, after which the required loading force was recorded. …”
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Impact of Chorea on Self-care Activity, Employment, and Health-care Resource Use in Patients with Huntington’s Disease by Daniel O. Claassen, Jonathan DeCourcy, Jennifer Mellor, Charlotte Johnston, Ravi G. Iyer

“…HD patients with chorea required aid to help them get around significantly more frequently than those without chorea (55% vs 34%; _P_<0.001). …”
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Shaping Administrative Activity (Legal Forms): A Legislative Approach by Sára Hrubešová

“…The categorisation of  legal form designation aids in identifying patterns and trends, helping to isolate relevant issues and focusing research on specific legal questions. …”
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Massive Pulmonary Embolism Complicating Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pneumonia: A Case Report by Shruti Hegde, Gemini Yesodharan, John Tedrow, Alena Goldman

“…Furthermore, timely diagnosis can be made to aid in appropriate management with the help of bedside TTE and ECG in cases where CTPA is not feasible secondary to the patient’s hemodynamic instability.…”
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Provide a reliable location-allocation model in the humanitarian supply chain network using combined transport and the application of feasibility-robust planning by Alireza Hamidieh, Maryam Besharat Meymandi

“…Therefore, balancing the complexity of the issue and the uncertainty with the constraints on aid scheduling and resource management is critical. …”
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Understanding Local Perspectives on Climate Change and Its Impacts on Small-Scale Fishing Communities in Honda Bay, Palawan, Philippines by Jesusito Vicente, Niño Jess Mar Mecha, Jean Beth Jontila

“…The data were obtained using a face-to-face survey with the aid of a structured questionnaire. They were interpreted and analyzed using the  Likert point scale, descriptive statistics, and chi-square. …”
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A Fatal Case of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis from Recreational Waters by Edward Hamaty, Saif Faiek, Minesh Nandi, David Stidd, Manish Trivedi, Hari Kandukuri

“…It is vital to obtain a careful and thorough history, as it can aid in prompt diagnosis and treatment.…”
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Grazing by non‐native ungulates negatively impacts vegetation important to a native species of concern by Phillip A. Street, Levi Jaster, Thomas E. Dilts, Tessa L. Behnke, James S. Sedinger

“…We provide spatial–temporal maps of livestock and feral horse use to aid managers attempting to balance the needs of livestock producers, feral horses, Greater sage‐grouse, and ecosystem function.…”
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Improving patient safety through better teamwork: how effective are different methods of simulation debriefing? Protocol for a pragmatic, prospective and randomised study by Wolf E Hautz, Juliane E Kämmer, Julia Freytag, Fabian Stroben, Dorothea Eisenmann

“…TeamTAG is a cognitive aid listing preselected teamwork principles and descriptions of behavioural anchors that serve as observable patterns of teamwork and is supposed to help structure teamwork-focused debriefing. …”
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