An unusual case of an isolated, incarcerated appendix epiploica inguinal hernia and laparoscopic mesh herniorrhaphy by Yagan Pillay, Maryna Reshetar

“…The surgical disposition of the AE remains controversial with proponents for both excision and conservative management. …”
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Transarterial Therapy of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis by Jun Wang, Xiao Dong He, You Cheng Zhang

“…However, the question of whether antibiotic prophylaxis is necessary for patients undergoing transarterial procedures for HCC remains controversial. Accordingly, this meta-analysis examined clinical trial evidence regarding the effects of prophylactic antibiotic therapy versus no prophylactic treatment with respect to infectious complications in patients undergoing transarterial therapy for HCC.…”
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Severe Eosinophilic Meningoencephalitis Secondary to Suspected Neuroangiostrongyliasis with a Good Clinical Outcome by Fabian Chiong, Andrew R. Lloyd, Jeffrey J. Post

“…Management of neuroangiostrongyliasis with anthelminthic is controversial as it is thought to cause worsened outcomes through inciting an inflammatory response as a result of parasite killing. …”
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P53 and PIK3CA Mutations in KRAS/HER2 Negative Ovarian Intestinal-Type Mucinous Carcinoma Associated with Mature Teratoma by Sarah Bouri, Philippe Simon, Nicky D’Haene, Xavier Catteau, Jean-Christophe Noël

“…The molecular profile of these tumors is still controversial. We report here the first case of mucinous ovarian tumor in which mutation of the PIK3CA and P53 genes could be demonstrated by the next generation sequencing technique without KRAS mutation or HER2 amplification. …”
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Les sols (péri)urbains à l’épreuve du discours sur le primat du local by Élisabeth Rémy, Nolwenn Gauthier, Marine Canavese

“…In that respect, the quality of plants growing on (peri) urban soils challenges the Risk Society and the controversial assessment of it. One can observe a struggle between cognitive and political frameworks in relation to this dialectic of knowledge production and ignorance on urban (peri) soils. …”
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Food Safety Issues in International Trade by Ronald H. Schmidt, Robert P. Bates, Douglas L. Archer, Keith R. Schneider

“…., SPS Agreement), relate to three primary issues or concerns: food safety, animal health, and plant health. While still controversial, the WTO/SPS Agreement does provide for more detailed control of food safety concerns and for more standardization and harmonization regarding rules and regulations. …”
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Constitutional Democracy in Globalization Dimension: the Causes of Erosion and Prospects for Changes by A. N. Medushevsky

“…The globalization process provoked the deep transformation of international law, political affairs and governance with controversial consequences. From the one hand, it stimulated the cosmopolitan project of global constitutionalism — transnational integration and unification of democratic standards; from the other hand, it resulted in fragmentation of international affairs, deterioration of constitutional democracy and the feeling of democracy deficits on national and international level of governance. …”
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Development of Entrepreneurial University in the Conditions of Higher Education Modernization by M. K. Ibatov, Yu. N. Pak, G. S. Zhetesova, D. Yu. Pak

“…The article dwells on the risks and controversial situations associated with transformation of traditional universities into new generation universities. …”
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Levosimendan for sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction: friend or foe? by Xinxin Du, Xinxin Du, Fang Xiong, Yafei Hou, Xiangyou Yu, Pengfei Pan

“…However, study results regarding the treatment of SIMD with levosimendan are inconsistent, and the use of levosimendan is highly controversial. In this review, we summarized the therapeutic mechanisms of levosimendan in SIMD and considered recent research on how to improve the efficacy of levosimendan in SIMD. …”
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Ethical Self-Reflection in Papers, Please by Sarian Antranig

“…This article argues that multiple endings and narrative memory within interactive narratives can engender ethical self-reflection in relationship with broader discourses surrounding controversial issues. It introduces the term ‘expressed self’ to describe this process. …”
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Diraasah fi barnaamiji al-Tamkiin li Qismi Ta'liim al-Lughah al-A'rabiyyah Kuliyah al-Jaami'ah al-Islaamiyah al-Hukuumiyah Pekalongan Sanah 2015-2019 by Sugeng Sholehuddin

“…The condition of economic, social and politics of this country brings great influence to many aspects of life including the policies in educational institution especially in Arabic Education Program. It becomes the controversial discourse in this decade. This article aims to describe the policies taken by the head of Arabic Education Program at Tarbiyah department (Islamic Education Study Program), STAIN Pekalongan. …”
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Review of Factors Related to the Thyroid Cancer Epidemic by Yihao Liu, Lei Su, Haipeng Xiao

“…This review tries to give a balanced view of debated factors leading to the thyroid cancer epidemic, to offer some alternatives in understanding the controversies, and to suggest potential directions in the search of modifiable risk factors to help reduce thyroid cancer.…”
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Coronary Heart Disease in Postmenopausal Women with Type II Diabetes Mellitus and the Impact of Estrogen Replacement Therapy: A Narrative Review by Marouane Boukhris, Salvatore Davide Tomasello, Francesco Marzà, Sonia Bregante, Francesca Romana Pluchinotta, Alfredo Ruggero Galassi

“…However, the impact of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) on cardiovascular prevention remains controversial. Some authors strongly recommend it, whereas others revealed a concerning trend toward harm. …”
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Food Safety Issues in International Trade by Ronald H. Schmidt, Robert P. Bates, Douglas L. Archer, Keith R. Schneider

“…., SPS Agreement), relate to three primary issues or concerns: food safety, animal health, and plant health. While still controversial, the WTO/SPS Agreement does provide for more detailed control of food safety concerns and for more standardization and harmonization regarding rules and regulations. …”
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A Unique Case of Lemierre Syndrome Associated with Thrombophilia in an Adult and the Role of Anticoagulation by Pradeep H. Lakshminarayana, Matthew E. Woodske

“…The use of anticoagulation is controversial, but indicated for some. We describe the first reported case of Lemierre syndrome associated with a hypercoagulable state in an adult. …”
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Pediatric renal calyceal diverticular calculi: Diagnostic and management by percutaneous nephrolithotomy “case report” by Nangue Ngansob Loïs Landry, Pankaj Wadhwa, Meera Luthra, Shweta Joshi

“…Calculus formation within the diverticulum is a significant complication and its management in children remains controversial. We report our experience with 1 case, managed with minimally invasive surgery.We report one pediatric case who presented with flank pain. …”
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Claire Vivés, L’institutionnalisation du recours aux opérateurs privés de placement au cœur des conflits de régulation du service public de l’emploi (2003-2011) by Claire Vivés

“…It demonstrates the introduction and institutionalization of competition within public employment service despite the fact the claimed greater effectiveness of private providers is not proved.Violent controversies appeared around these markets of outsourcing of placement services. …”
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A Unique Case of Low-Grade Mucinous Neoplasm in Stump Appendectomy by Mohannad Al-Tarakji, Syed Muhammad Ali, Amjad Ali Shah, Mahir Abdulla Petkar, Salman Mirza, Rajvir Singh, Ahmad Zarour

“…Management of low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) is controversial, and we discuss the importance of the case. …”
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G. Călinescu la Universitate şi la Academia Română. Precizări şi adăugiri (II) by Pavel Ţugui

“…Pavel Ţugui reveals that Călinescu biography is still controversial, but he brings into the light documets that no one would contradict. …”
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Représentations sociales des nanosciences et nanotechnologies chez des lycéens by Konstantinos Grivopoulos

“…Education in sustainable development should not ignore the Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies a growing sector which is promising and in the same time controversial for the socio-economic and ecological challenges. …”
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