Voriconazole-induced periostitis in the hand by Gurbinder Singh, Daria Motamedi, Kevin Sweetwood

“…This case underscores the importance of leveraging a thorough understanding of imaging features, clinical manifestations, and laboratory data to aid in the diagnosis of voriconazole-induced periostitis.…”
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Impact of Work-Function Variation in Ferroelectric Field-Effect Transistor by Su Yeon Jung, Hyunwoo Kim, Jongmin Lee, Jang Hyun Kim

“…To analyze the operation characteristics, we employed the technology computer-aided design (TCAD) simulations. After evaluating ferroelectricity (FE) characteristics and optimizing device model parameters through calibration, we extracted five key parameters from the hysteretic transfer curves of the FeFET: threshold voltage (Vth), on current (Iin), subthreshold swing (SS), off current (Ioff), and gate-induced drain leakage (GIDL). …”
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Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) supplementation: a review of its mechanisms, health benefits, and role in sports performance by Mateusz Sprengel, Radosław Laskowski, Zbigniew Jost

“…Abstract In recent years Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) gained a lot of interest as an adaptogen, aiding sleep, stress management and presenting health and sports-related benefits. …”
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Cells of the Innate and Adaptive Immune Systems in Kaposi’s Sarcoma by Owen Ngalamika, Sody Munsaka

“…KS is the most prevalent malignancy among HIV-infected individuals globally and is considered an AIDS-defining malignancy. The different forms of KS including HIV-associated KS, iatrogenic (immunosuppression-related) KS, and classical KS in elderly males suggest that immune cell dysregulation is among the key components in promoting KS development in KSHV-infected individuals. …”
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Recalcitrant ‘knuckle pads’: a revisited case by Enas Attia

“…Secondary knuckle pads are distinctly different from primary knuckle pads, acquired by repetitive trauma, and dermoscopy may aid in diagnosis. We hereby report a case of a female patient with recalcitrant knuckle pads for 8 years, that were confused with psoriasis or erythrokeratoderma. …”
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The Utility of Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) Monitoring in Cancer Patients Who Are Pregnant or Planning to Become Pregnant by Stacey A. Cohen, Anup Kasi, Nicole Hook, Michael Krainock, Griffin Budde, Allyson Koyen Malashevich, Jeffrey Meltzer, Russ Jelsema, Perry Olshan, Paul R. Billings, Alexey Aleshin, Andrew S. Poklepovic

“…In this case series of four patients, we explore the clinical utility of longitudinal ctDNA testing in the medical management of pregnant patients with solid tumors, to aid in informed decision-making for patients and providers.…”
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Clinical Application of the PES/WES Index on Natural Teeth: Case Report and Literature Review by Alessandro Lanza, Fabrizio Di Francesco, Gennaro De Marco, Felice Femiano, Angelo Itro

“…The use of reliable indices to evaluate the aesthetic outcomes in the aesthetic area is an important and objective clinical aid to monitor the results over time. According to the literature various indices were proposed to evaluate aesthetic outcomes of implant-prosthetic rehabilitation of the anterior area like Peri-Implant and Crown Index [PICI], Implant Crown Aesthetic Index [ICAI], Pink Esthetic Score/White Esthetic Score [PES/WES], and Pink Esthetic Score [PES] but none of them was related to prosthetic rehabilitation on natural teeth. …”
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EU ‘DEEP’ PERIPHERY: A CASE STUDY OF MOUNTAIN BORDERLANDS IN BULGARIA by BOIAN KOULOV

“…The investigation applies GIS-aided mapping and comparative scale analysis to the case study of Bulgaria to identify “deep” periphery areas and affirm that they are disproportionally situated in the mountain regions along the EU external borders. …”
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Common Green Bottle Fly or Sheep Blow Fly Lucilia sericata (Meigen) (Insecta: Diptera: Calliphoridae) by Matthew Anderson, Phillip E. Kaufman

“…Larvae or maggots help forensic scientists to determine the period of insect colonization as it relates to the time of death, aiding law enforcement in their investigations. Medical treatment using maggot therapy can help to heal infections that are otherwise incurable. …”
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De la production paysagère à la formation des paysages vécus à Conakry (Guinée) by Julie Gangneux-Kebe

“…Although such a shaping of landscapes was replaced by urban planning through "management and infrastructure", there remained here and there landscapes shaped by the know-how of the inhabitants and by forms of socio-ecological mutual aid enabling them to live in such a hot climate. …”
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Vibration Control of a High-Speed Precision Servo Numerically Controlled Punching Press: Multidomain Simulation and Experiments by Teng Xu, Qinxiang Xia, Xiaobin Long, Gianluca Buffa

“…The effects of the dimensions of the foundation on the vibration were discussed with the aid of the multidomain model. Finally, proper foundation design, able to reduce the vibration, was obtained.…”
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Evaluating Summer Neutral Temperature and Land Surface Temperature Trends Over Three Decades in Tetuan, Morocco Using Thermal Comfort Questionnaires by Ahsissene Safae, Rhziel Fatima Zahrae, Raissouni Naoufal

“…The unique juxtaposition of subjective thermal perceptions and objective data not only maps the adaptability of urban populations to changing climates but also aids in formulating strategies to enhance thermal comfort in Mediterranean urban settings.…”
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Respiratory Failure Associated with Ascariasis in a Patient with Immunodeficiency by Lanocha Aleksandra, Zdziarska Barbara, Lanocha-Arendarczyk Natalia, Kosik-Bogacka Danuta, Guzicka-Kazimierczak Renata, Marzec-Lewenstein Ewa

“…In industrialized countries, risk groups for parasitic diseases include travelers, recent immigrants, and patients with immunodeficiency following chemotherapy and radiotherapy and AIDS. A 66-year-old Polish male was admitted in December 2012 to the Department of Haematology in a fairly good general condition. …”
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Pyoderma Gangrenosum Mimicking an Infected Wound following Dynamic Hip Screw Fixation by Metin Nizamoglu

“…Although debridement can offer aid in resolving lesions, this is contraindicated in the acute phase as this can cause acceleration of the pathogenic process. …”
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Stability Analysis of the Crank-Nicolson Finite Element Method for the Navier-Stokes Equations Driven by Slip Boundary Conditions by M. Mbehou, M. S. Daoussa Haggar, H. Olei Tahar

“…We prove that the numerical scheme is stable in L2 and H1-norms with the aid of different versions of discrete Grownwall lemmas, under a CFL-type condition. …”
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Supportive Leadership Style and Staff Motivation in Private Universities in Uganda: Case of Kampala International University by Chrisostom, Oketch, Ruth Komunda, Tumwijukye

“…The study adopted a descriptive correlational design to collect data from a sample of 111 respondents with the aid of self –administered questionnaire.…”
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Shared Medical and Environmental Risk Factors in Dry Eye Syndrome, Sjogren’s Syndrome, and B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: A Case-Control Study by Hadas Ben-Eli, Doron J. Aframian, Eldad Ben-Chetrit, Dror Mevorach, Geffen Kleinstern, Ora Paltiel, Abraham Solomon

“…Some exposures are associated with all three conditions (such as an inverse association with alcohol consumption and a positive association with serious past infection), while a family history of AID appears to be shared by DES and SS, but not NHL subjects. …”
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Improving the Quality of Total Hip Arthroplasty Operative Notes: A Clinical Audit Study by Rajeev Shukla, Devendra Nayak, Anurag Jain, Arpit Choyal, Aayush Kumar Soni

“…Our installation of memory aid in the operation theater improved the stats of some of the criteria; however, some points in the operation notes still remain poorly filled in. …”
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Auditory attention decoding based on neural-network for binaural beamforming applications by Roy Gueta, Elana Zion-Golumbic, Jacob Goldberger, Sharon Gannot

“…With a considerable portion of the population experiencing hearing impairment and requiring hearing aids, there arises a necessity to separate and decode auditory signals artificially. …”
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Cardiovascular disease and its risk factors among people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Min Du, Shimo Zhang, Min Liu, Jue Liu

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