Phenology, biological and cultural control of the new almond pest Eurytoma amygdali (Hymenoptera, Eurytomidae) in Spain by Eugenia Rodrigo, Vicent Benedito, Pilar Xamaní, Manuel Baena, Francisco Ferragut

“…Area of study: Five Spanish provinces, important regions for almond production where E. amygdali causes serious harvest losses. Material and methods: Samples of different almond varieties were taken from ecological almond plots in the Spanish provinces of Valencia, Alicante, Albacete, Murcia and Cuenca. …”
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Sarcopenia and fat tissue distribution in patients with colorectal cancer by V. K. Lyadov, V. N. Yegiyev, A. P. Seryakov, O. V. Kucheruk, Ye. S. Darda, A. Z. Negardinov

“…To assess interrelation between received data and treatment results (mortality and postoperative morbidity rate). Material and methods. Original study included data of 113 patients, that were operated in surgical clinic of Federal State-Funded Institution «Medical-andrehabilitational center» of Ministry of Health and Social Development the Russian Federation from February, 2009 to November, 2011. …”
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Supplementary oxygen efficacy for chronic pulmonary disorders and exertion desaturation by Paraschos Archontakis Barakakis, Adam Wolfe, Andrei Schwartz, Gabriel J. Hernandez Romero, Vipul Gidwani, Shaylika Chauhan, Shinichi Arizono, Ralph J. Panos, Spyridon Fortis

“…We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials (RCTs) to evaluate the efficacy of supplementary oxygen for EID in pulmonary disorders. Material and methods Medline and Embase were systematically searched from July 2022 to June 2023 following PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Degenerated (Ancient) Schwannomas: Unraveling Unusual Locations and Treatment Management by Ali Dalgıç, Servet Güreşci, Bekir Tunç, Egemen Işıtan, Zeynep Dağlar, Emin Çağıl, Yigit Can Senol, Goksal Gunerhan

“…This study explores their unique characteristics and implications for diagnosis and management. Material and Methods: The study was designed as a retrospective analysis of 7 adult patients aged ≥18 years, diagnosed with paraspinal, presacral, sacral, or para-aortic tumors, all confirmed histologically as ancient schwannomas. …”
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Multidisciplinary Approach to Perihilar and Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: A Single-Center Experience by Adnan Gundogdu, Taha Anil Kodalak, Hakan Kucukaslan, Serdar Topaloglu, Ummuhan Turali, Sukru Oguz, Davut Dohman, Hasan Dinc, Feyyaz Ozdemir, Mehmet Arslan, Umit Cobanoglu, Erdem Karabulut, Adnan Calik, Mehmet Halil Ozturk

“…We aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics of both tumors and the outcome of our treatment policy. Material and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed data of 117 patients who were diagnosed with PHCC or IHCC between January 2007 and September 2023. …”
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Versatile waste sorting in small batch and flexible manufacturing industries using deep learning techniques by Arso M. Vukicevic, Milos Petrovic, Nebojsa Jurisevic, Marko Djapan, Nikola Knezevic, Aleksandar Novakovic, Kosta Jovanovic

“…The proposed approach has a high potential to facilitate deployment, increase productivity, lower expenses, and minimize errors in robotic waste sorting while enhancing overall recycling and material utilization in the manufacturing industry.…”
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Generation of microdissected DNA probes from metaphase chromosomes when chromosome identification by routine staining is impossible by K. S. Zadesenets, N. B. Rubtsov

“…One of the main requirements for successful application of this technique is a possibility for identification of the chromosome of interest during its dissection and collection of its material from metaphase plates spread on the coverslip. …”
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Возможности применения Опросника «7х7» (7 симптомов за 7 дней) для оценки динамики симптомов функциональной диспепсии и синдрома раздраженного кишечника... by V. T. Ivashkin, A. A. Sheptulin, Ye. A. Poluektova, D. V. Reykhart, A. V. Belostotsky, A. A. Drozdova, V. S. Arnautov

“…To study potential of «7×7» questionnaire to assess dynamics of patient’s state throughout treatment course at irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia (FD) and combination of these diseases. Material and methods. Original study included 50 patients (36 men and 16 women) aged 18 to 64 years with confirmed diagnoses of IBS, FD and their combination. …”
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The Impact of Multidisciplinary Discussion (MDD) in the Diagnosis and Management of Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Diseases by Ghofran Ageely, Carolina Souza, Kaissa De Boer, Saly Zahra, Marcio Gomes, Nha Voduc

“…The goal of this study was to assess the effect of MDD in providing a specific ILD diagnosis, changing the diagnosis provided upon referral, and to determine how often and in which way MDD altered management. Material and Methods. Retrospective observational study in an ILD referral tertiary academic center. …”
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Effects of ground bamboo application on weed suppression and rice production: a 3-year paddy field experiment by Masfiro Lailati, Yichen Shang, Thien Quang Huynh, Koji Ito, Naoya Katsumi, Yumiko Mizuuchi, Masaya Ino, Tadao Takashima, Nisikawa Usio

“…In this study, we tested the effects of ground bamboo as an organic mulching material or soil conditioner during a 3-year, agrochemical-free rice cultivation period. …”
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Assessment of Seismic Vulnerability for a Hospital Building Using Field Data and Various Numerical Analyses Considering Bidirectional Ground Motion Effects by Alireza Kharazian, Arianna Guardiola-Villora, Juan José Galiana-Merino, Sergio Molina, Gonzalo Ortuño-Sáez, Juan Luís Soler-Llorens, José Antonio Huesca-Tortosa, Igor Gómez, David Montiel-López

“…In the numerical model, the effect of masonry infill walls is considered, taking into account detailed material properties and structural configurations. …”
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Characterization, Disintegration, and Dissolution Analyses of Carrageenan-Based Hard-Shell Capsules Cross-Linked with Maltodextrin as a Potential Alternative Drug Delivery System by Muhammad Al Rizqi Dharma Fauzi, Pratiwi Pudjiastuti, Esti Hendradi, Riyanto Teguh Widodo, Mohd. Cairul Iqbal Mohd. Amin

“…Hard-shell capsules commonly consist of gelatin which is not a universal material considering it is extracted from animal parts. …”
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Evaluation of spinal deformity and its progression in pyogenic spondylodiscitis: A retrospective MRI study of 59 cases by Andreas Kramer, Jonathan Neuhoff, Santhosh G. Thavarajasingam, Rebecca Sutherland, Hugh McCaughan, Benjamin Davies, Ehab Shiban, Florian Ringel, Andreas K. Demetriades

“…Research question: This study explores spinal deformity progression in conservatively treated patients and identifies predictive factors for deformity advancement. Material and methods: Retrospective cohort design with radiological data analysis from 59 patients with conservatively treated pyogenic spondylodiscitis. …”
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Prospective Evaluation of Unprocessed Core Needle Biopsy DNA and RNA Yield from Lung, Liver, and Kidney Tumors: Implications for Cancer Genomics by Mikhail T. Silk, Nina Mikkilineni, Tarik C. Silk, Emily C. Zabor, Irina Ostrovnaya, Ari A. Hakimi, James J. Hsieh, Etay Ziv, Natasha Rekhtman, Stephen B. Solomon, Jeremy C. Durack

“…Core needle biopsy techniques for cancer diagnostics yield a broad range of DNA and RNA for molecular pathology, though quantities are greater than what has been reported for FFPE processed material. Since non-formalin-fixed DNA is advantageous for molecular studies, workflows that optimize core needle biopsy yield for molecular characterization should be explored.…”
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Study on the microstructural evolution mechanism of the angular contact ball bearing rings during the quenching and tempering process by Ruijie Gu, Yi Tong, Qiang Wang, Liaoyuan Chen, Ziyang Shang

“…Secondly, the content of each element of the rings was measured by a direct reading spectrometer (SPECTRO M12), and the thermophysical characteristics parameters of the material were calculated by the JMatPro software. Besides, the numerical simulation of the process was carried out by the Deform software. …”
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The safety and efficacy of a protein-free diet with ketoacid analogues in chronic kidney disease-affected diabetic rats by Ahmed El-Sayed Nour El-Deen, Adel shallaby, Abdel Kader Ibrahim, Mohammed Abdel Aziz Mohammed, Ahmad Taha, Mohamed Zaeim Hafez Ahmed, Muhammad Abdelbaeth Elfiky, Ahmed A. Abd El-Rhman, Ahmed F. Abdel Ghany, Almoatazbellah Mahmoud Elsayed, Ahmed Noaman Ali, Ali Abdeslam

“…Objective: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of a protein-free diet with ketoacid analogs in chronic kidney disease (CKD)-affected diabetic rats. Material and methods: Sixty adult male albino rats were grouped into six equal groups (G): G (1) Control group, G (2) Normal rats. …”
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Long-term results of antiviral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C with sustained virologic response by T. M. Ignatova, T. N. Lopatkina, V. P. Chulanov, Ye. V. Gaydasheva, S. N. Batskikh, G. V. Mikhaylovskaya, D. T. Abdurakhmanov, S. Yu. Karpov, Ye. N. Nikulkina, O. A. Chernova

“…To estimate frequency of late relapses and clinical outcomes in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) with sustained virologic response (SVO) achievement at antiviral therapy (AVT).Material and methods. Overall 208 patients with CHC, including 12 at the stage of liver cirrhosis (LC), who achieved SVO were investigated. …”
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Genetic Relationships and Molecular Signatures of Divergence in Traditional Landraces and Morphotypes of <i>Brassica oleracea</i> by Diana L. Zuluaga, Nunzio D’Agostino, Emanuela Blanco, Pasquale L. Curci, Gabriella Sonnante

“…Overall, our investigation provides useful information on the knowledge of early domesticated landraces of <i>B. oleracea</i> and allows for the attribution of unknown material to the appropriate taxonomical ranking. The analysis of outlier SNPs has highlighted signatures of molecular divergence between LHL and AIL lineages.…”
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Factores de riesgos del cáncer de mama en mujeres de 40 años y más del policlínico 19 de abril en Cuba by Dayami Acosta Roblejo, Yunesys Rodríguez Fajardo, Caridad González Garlobo, Tania de la Caridad García Castellanos

“… Objetivo: Identificar los factores de riesgos del cáncer de mama en mujeres de 40 años y más en el consultorio N.o 8 del Policlínico 19 de abril, en el periodo de diciembre de 2020 a junio de 2021. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional descriptivo de corte transversal, de tipo retrospectivo, en 137 mujeres. …”
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Metabolomic approach to investigate <i>Dactylis glomerata</i> L. from the VIR collection by N. Yu. Malysheva, T. V. Shelenga, A. E. Solovyeva, T. B. Nagiev, N. V. Kovaleva, L. L. Malyshev

“…Vavilov Institute of Plant Genetic Resources (VIR). The material is represented by varieties and wild forms of various origin: the European part of the Russian Federation, Norway and Finland. …”
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