Clinical Evaluation of LASEK for High Myopia Correction between the Triple-A Profile and the Zyoptix Tissue Saving Profile by Min Li, Yuehui Shi, Lina Sun, Lin Liu, Chen Qu, Jun Zou

“…At 6 months after refractive surgery, the efficacy index of Triple-A group was significantly higher than that of the TS group (1.03 ± 0.12 vs 1.00 ± 0.11, P=0.04). The MRSE postoperatively in the Triple-A group was significantly lower than that in the TS group (0.25 ± 0.18 vs 0.38 ± 0.23, P<0.01). …”
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Safety and efficacy of catheter ablation in atrial fibrillation patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by Songbing Long, Yuanjun Sun, ShiYu Dai, Xianjie Xiao, Zhongzhen Wang, Wei Sun, Lianjun Gao, Yunlong Xia, Xiaomeng Yin

“…HF hospitalization was significantly lower in the AFPHF-CA group (0.38 (0,2)) than in the AFPHF-Med group (1.28(0,3), P < 0.001) during the follow-up. …”
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Pathomorphological changes of the placenta in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in pregnant women in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy by T.V. Savchuk

“…Placentas of pregnant women with COVID-19 were examined: in cases of live birth (n=122; Group I), in cases of antenatal fetal asphyxia (n=27; Group II), and in a comparison group (n=40). …”
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Genetic diversity and population structure studies of West African sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam] collection using DArTseq. by Issa Zakari Mahaman Mourtala, Arnaud Comlan Gouda, Dan-Jimo Baina, Nwankwo Innocent Ifeanyi Maxwell, Charlotte O A Adje, Moussa Baragé, Oselebe Ogba Happiness

“…Genetic distance showed that group 4 (which constituted by landraces of Niger and Benin) was genetically distant (0.428) from groups 2 (formed by 75% of breeding lines of Nigeria), while group 1 was the closest (0.182) to group 2.<h4>Conclusions</h4>This study employed 7,591 DArTseq-based SNP markers, revealing extensive polymorphism and variation within and between populations. …”
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Association of Differing Qatari Genotypes with Vitamin D Metabolites by Youssra Dakroury, Alexandra E. Butler, Soha R. Dargham, Aishah Latif, Amal Robay, Ronald G. Crystal, Stephen L. Atkin

“…Whilst 25(OH)D levels did not differ between genotype groups, 1,25(OH)2D and 24,25(OH)2D were lower in the admixed group, suggesting that there are genetic differences in vitamin D metabolism that may be of importance in a population that may allow a more targeted approach to vitamin D replacement. …”
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Perfusion mode as a factor of appearance of cognitive dysfunction in patients after on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting by S.M. Sudakevych, О.А. Loskutov, І.P. Shlapak, V.V. Babenko, B.М. Todurov

“…All patients included in the study were divided into 2 groups depending on the mode of perfusion, namely, the values ​​of blood pressure maintained during the CPB. Group 1 included patients who had a perfusion pressure maintained at a level of 40–60 mm Hg during the CPB, group 2 – more than 60 mm Hg. …”
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The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on the Oxidative Capacity of Skeletal Muscle Mitochondria in Mice with Impaired Glucose Tolerance by Dan Wang, Dong-Mou Jiang, Rong-Rong Yu, Lin-Lin Zhang, Yan-Zhong Liu, Jia-Xin Chen, Hai-Chun Chen, Yi-Ping Liu

“…Male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into six different experimental groups (8 animals/group): (1) normal group (NOR), (2) normal control group (NC), (3) normal + exercise group (NE), (4) IGT group (IGT), (5) IGT control group (IC), and (6) IGT+ exercise group (IE).The exercise group received aerobic exercise for 8 weeks. …”
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Peningkatan Performa Pengelompokan Pola Berpikir Siswa dalam Belajar pada Media Pembelajaran Menggunakan Direct Batch Growing Self Organizing Map by Mochammad Izzuddin, Ahmad Afif Supianto, Tibyani Tibyani, Hilman Ferdinandus Pardede, Asri Rizki Yuliani, Ade Ramdan

“…Although different, these thinking patterns have similarities that can be grouped so that giving feedback can be done appropriately in groups. One way that can be done to group students based on their thinking patterns is clustering. …”
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Pengaruh Pemberian Gel Lidah Buaya (Aloe vera) Terhadap Jarak Pinggir Luka pada Tikus Wistar by Farhan Nazir, Asril Zahari, Eliza Anas

“…Twenty-four female Wistar rats were divided into four groups; one control group and three treatment groups. …”
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Predictors of the development of retinal vascular diseases in women after preeclampsia by O.V. Kolenko, E.L. Sorokin, N.S. Khodzhaev, N.V. Pomytkina, G.V. Chizhova, A.A. Fil', Ya.E. Pashentsev

“…</i> </p> <p> <i><b>Materials and Methods: </b>42 pregnant women with preeclampsia aged 21–40 years were included in the study group. 30 women with normal pregnancy aged 19–38 years were included in comparison group 1. 27 women without pregnancy aged 35–57 years with vascular diseases of posterior eye segment were included in comparison group 2. …”
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Surgical repair of conjunctival defects: perspectives and limitations by M.B. Gushсhina, A.V. Tereshchenko, A.V. Gushchin, D.S. Afanasyeva

“…The patients were divided into two groups. Group 1 included 21 patients with local symblepharon. …”
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Assessing Facial Thermal Nociceptive Response in Female Dogs After Elective Ovariohysterectomy Anesthetized with Isoflurane and Treated with Cannabidiol and Meloxicam Analgesia by Alejandro Casas-Alvarado, Patricia Mora-Medina, Ismael Hernández-Avalos, Julio Martínez-Burnes, Agatha Miranda-Cortes, Adriana Domínguez-Oliva, Daniel Mota-Rojas

“…Sixty-four female dogs of different breeds were randomly distributed into four study groups according to the treatment received. G1: Placebo group (<i>n =</i> 16); G2: Group receiving intravenous meloxicam as premedication (0.2 mg Kg⁻¹) and every 24 h postoperatively 0.1 mg Kg⁻¹ (<i>n =</i> 16); G3: Group treated with CBD (<i>n =</i> 16) at a dose of 2 mg kg⁻¹ orally every 12 h; and G4: Group medicated with the combination of both treatments (<i>n =</i> 16). …”
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A Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Study of Esomeprazole Comparing a Dual Delayed-Release Formulation (YYD601) to a Conventional Formulation Following Multiple Administrations in He... by Lee HW, Kang WY, Park JS, Lee JH, Park JJ, Gwon MR, Yoon YR, Seong SJ

“…Hae Won Lee,1 Woo Youl Kang,2 Ji Seo Park,1 Jae Hwa Lee,1 Jin Ju Park,1 Mi-Ri Gwon,1 Young-Ran Yoon,1 Sook Jin Seong1 1School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University and Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea; 2Clinical Trial Dossier Evaluation Team, Innovative Products Support Department, National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation, Cheongju, 28159, Republic of KoreaCorrespondence: Young-Ran Yoon, Professor, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University and Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130 Dongdeok-Ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea, Tel +82-53-420-4950, +82-53-420-5218, Email yry@knu.ac.kr Sook Jin Seong, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University and Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Kyungpook National University Hospital, 130 Dongduk-Ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea, Tel +82-53-200-6351, +82-53-420-5218, Email wintersj@knu.ac.krBackground: YYD601 is a new dual delayed-release formulation of esomeprazole, developed to enhance plasma exposure and prolong the duration of acid suppression.Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetic (PK), and pharmacodynamic (PD) profiles of YYD601 20 mg following single and multiple oral administrations in healthy, fasting adult Koreans, and to compare these outcomes to those of the conventional esomeprazole 20 mg capsule.Methods: A randomized, open-label, two-period crossover study was conducted in 28 participants, who were divided into two treatment groups: one group received YYD601 20 mg, and the other received conventional esomeprazole 20 mg, once daily for five consecutive days. …”
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Pengaruh Aplikasi Bahan Pemutih Gigi Karbamid Peroksida 10% dan Hidrogen Peroksida 6% secara Home Bleaching terhadap Kekerasan Permukaan Email Gigi by Meiyestri Dwi Riani, Fadil Oenzil, Nila Kasuma

“…Sample of the study using first premolar maxillary had been extracted into 32 pieces that divided into two treatments groups. Group I was applied by 10% of carbamide peroxide for 1 hours a day and group II was applied by 6% of hidrogen peroxide for 10 minutes a day and the duration of application was 14 days. …”
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Genetic testing of ocular manifestations of proliferative syndrome to provide pathophysiology-oriented treatment by M.E. Weener, N.A. Bakunina, J.M. Salmasi, G.V. Poryadin, D. Barh, Yu.D. Kuznetsova, L.M. Balashova

“…Patients were divided into three groups: (1) monogenic disorders, (2) proliferative vitreoretinopathy and diabetes mellitus, (3) retinopathy of prematurity. …”
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[Translated article] Medial tab-type fasciocutaneous flap as an alternative for the management of soft tissue defects of the leg by X. Ríos Garrido, A. De la Rosa, L. Arzuza Ortega, G. Vargas Lievano, J. Molina Gándara, D.A. Tellez Gamarra, C. Medina Monje

“…Materials and methods: Cohort study matched by age. 64 patients with soft tissue defects were selected and according to the intervention divided in: group (1) medial tab flap, and group (2) conventional flaps (sural, soleus, gastrocnemius) followed up to one year postoperatively. …”
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Artificial intelligence-assisted clinical decision support for childhood asthma management: A randomized clinical trial. by Hee Yun Seol, Pragya Shrestha, Joy Fladager Muth, Chung-Il Wi, Sunghwan Sohn, Euijung Ryu, Miguel Park, Kathy Ihrke, Sungrim Moon, Katherine King, Philip Wheeler, Bijan Borah, James Moriarty, Jordan Rosedahl, Hongfang Liu, Deborah B McWilliams, Young J Juhn

“…Mean health care costs with 95%CI of children during the trial (compared to before the trial) in the intervention group were lower than those in the control group (-$1,036 [-$2177, $44] for the intervention group vs. +$80 [-$841, $1000] for the control group), though there was no significant difference (p = 0.12). …”
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Optical coherence tomography in differential diagnosis of optic neuropathy of various genesis by S.I. Zhukova, D.Yu. Samsonov, T.N. Yur’eva, T.V. Prozorova

“…According to the findings, 2 groups were formed. A Group 1 included 19 patients with an initial stage of primary open-angle glaucoma. 12 patients with altered RNFL and GCC, ineligible for glaucoma ON (GON), were enrolled in a non-glaucoma ON (non-GON) group. …”
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Colgajo fasciocutáneo tipo lengüeta medial como alternativa para el manejo de defectos de tejidos blandos en la pierna by X. Ríos Garrido, A. De la Rosa, L. Arzuza Ortega, G. Vargas Lievano, J. Molina Gándara, D.A. Tellez Gamarra, C. Medina Monje

“…Materials and methods: Cohort study matched by age. 64 patients with soft tissue defects were selected and according to the intervention divided in: group 1) medial tab flap, and group 2) conventional flaps (sural, soleus, gastrocnemius) followed up to one year postoperatively. …”
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The effect of nursing care provided to coronary intensive care patients according to their circadian rhythms on sleep quality, pain, anxiety, and delirium: a randomised controlled... by Meryem Pelin, Havva Sert

“…The post-test delirium score was higher in the control group compared to the intervention group (post-test ICDSC scores: intervention group 0.32 ± 0.48 vs. control group 1.18 ± 0.50, p < 0.001). Melatonin increased and cortisol decreased in both groups without statistically significant differences between them (melatonin and cortisol levels: p > 0.05). …”
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