Concordance with final pathology when transitioning from standard transrectal to cognitive targeted transperineal prostate biopsy by Alfred Honoré, Karsten Gravdal, Patrick Juliebø‐Jones, Lars Anders Rokne Reisæter, Christian Beisland, Christian Arvei Moen

“…We aimed to evaluate the impact of transitioning from standard transrectal (sTR) to cognitive targeted transperineal (cog‐tTP) biopsy on final pathology including concordance and upgrading. Material and methods Analysis of consecutive patients undergoing prostate biopsy and prostatectomy (RP) between January 2018 and May 2022 at a tertiary centre in Western Norway. …”
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The correlation between coagulation biomarkers, bone turnover markers, and bone mineral density in Chinese adults aged ≥ 50 years by Zhengming Wang, Rui Wang, Haiya Ge, Yong Gu, Sicheng Xian, Laijun Yan, Guoqing Du, Zhibi Shen, Shuaijie Lv, Hongsheng Zhan, Zhengyan Li

“…This study aimed to assess the correlation between bone turnover markers (BTMs), bone mineral density (BMD), and coagulation biomarkers. Material and methods Cases meeting the inclusion criteria were included from our center from January 2020 to December 2021. …”
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Using artificial intelligence tools for automating the assessment of future computer science teachers' work by Oleksandr M. Spazhev, Oksana V. Klochko

“…This approach makes it possible to solve the following tasks: reducing the time and effort required for manual checking of programming tasks completed by students; promoting better assimilation of the material of the relevant disciplines by students; promoting the development and improvement of students' skills in algorithmisation and programming; compliance by students with academic integrity; effective use of GitHub Copilot to generate baseline tests to test modified programming assignments completed by students; ensuring the flexibility and scalability of the approach to the development of various training courses in programming; development of students' software product testing skills. …”
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Changes in oat grain yield and quality with increased adaptability of cultivars by P. N. Nikolaev, O. A. Yusova, I. V. Safonova, N. I. Aniskov

“…The aim of this study was to determine how the parameters of adaptability in oat cultivars are correlated with yield and basic indicators of grain quality.Material and methods. The studies were carried out from 2011 to 2019 in the southern forest steppe of Western Siberia. …”
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On mobility and gait in scoliosis patients: a comparison of conventional and 3D-printed braces during an instrumented timed-up and go test by Simone Costantini, Davide Felice Redaelli, Paolo Fraschini, Emilia Biffi, Fabio Alexander Storm

“…Abstract Objective Spinal orthoses are the most viable conservative treatment for scoliosis, and additive manufacturing techniques have shown huge perspective in producing patient-specific braces, reducing material waste, and production times. This pilot study aimed at determining whether 3D-printed braces could induce advantages or disadvantages compared to conventional braces in terms of mobility and gait, and at quantitatively evaluating the effects of braces on mobility and gait. …”
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Influence of Segment Shape Optimization Parameter in Radiotherapy Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Planning of Cervical Cancer by Nidhi Jain, Alok Kumar, Ashok Kumar

“…Introduction: The aim of this study is to find out the influence of different Segment shape optimization (SSO) parameters in radiotherapy Volumetric Modulated Arc therapy (VMAT) planning of Cervical Cancer and to find out the optimized value for cervical cancer patients.Material and Methods: It was a retrospective study of 20 Ca cervix patients. …”
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Efecto de gas de formalina sobre el recuento de mesófilos en nailon comercial destinado a procedimientos quirúrgicos by R. González, J. L. Arguello, C. E. Britez, M. J. Caballero, Y. J. Bazán, E. I. Maldonado, J. D. Méndez

“…En primer lugar, se evaluó la contaminación de una muestra del material comercial de 1 g expuesta al ambiente de quirófano por 72 horas, a través de la técnica de recuento en placa para mesófilos; se obtuvieron 850 UFC/g. …”
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A Comparative Study of 0.25% Levobupivacaine, 0.25% Ropivacaine, and 0.25% Bupivacaine in Paediatric Single Shot Caudal Block by Jagdeep Sharma, Ruchi Gupta, Anita Kumari, Lakshmi Mahajan, Jasveer Singh

“…So, this study was performed to evaluate the caudal effectiveness of all the three drugs in paediatric patients undergoing infraumbilical surgeries and associated complications with these drugs. Material and Methods. 90 patients of ASA grade I and II posted for elective infraumbilical surgeries were randomly divided into three groups of 30 each. …”
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Correlation between mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE) at different degrees of ejection fraction in patients with diabetes mellitus by Muhammad Rido, Khalid Saleh, A. Makbul Aman, Syakib Bakri, Haerani Rasyid, Andi Alfian Zainuddin

“…The purpose of this study is to determine how mitral annular plane systolic excursion (MAPSE) is a sensitive marker of early cardiac dysfunction in patients with diabetes mellitus by examining the relationship between MAPSE values and different levels of ejection fraction. Methods and material. An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out at Dr. …”
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Extending the Meshless Natural-Neighbour Radial-Point Interpolation Method to the Structural Optimization of an Automotive Part Using a Bi-Evolutionary Bone-Remodelling-Inspired Al... by Carlos Oliveira, Ana Pais, Jorge Belinha

“…These models incorporate established design principles for material removal commonly used in vehicle suspension control arms. …”
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Feasibility of Endobronchial Ultrasound Guided Miniforceps Biopsy for PD‐L1 Expression and Quantitative Tissue Analysis by Max T. Wayne, Nathaniel G. Moulton, Cody Weimholt, Praveen Chenna, Alexander C. Chen

“…Endobronchial ultrasound guided miniforceps biopsy (EBUS‐MFB) is an approach to obtain core biopsy material but data assessing the ability of EBUS‐MFB to adequately test for PD‐L1 is lacking. …”
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Expression and prognosis of cellular senescence genes in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Chen Feng, Lijuan Zhu, Wei Mao, Pin Dong, Xinwei Chen

“…However, the expression and prognostic values of cellular senescence genes in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSC) remain unclear. Material/Methods We analyzed the expression patterns and prognostic values of cellular senescence genes in HNSC from TCGA and GEO. …”
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Ultrastructural studies distinguish skin diversities among Galápagos iguanas by Manuel Scimeca, Rita Bonfiglio, Giuliano Colosimo, Eleonora Candi, Glenn P. Gerber, Gregory A. Lewbart, Alessandro Mauriello, Gerry Melino, Christian Sevilla, Yufang Shi, Ying Wang, Gabriele Gentile

“…Notably, the absence of iridophores was consistent across all samples due to the absence of birefringent material under the optical microscope. Morphometric evaluations highlighted interspecific differences in the stratum corneum thickness, particularly between black- and non-black-colored (irrespectively if yellowish or pink) skin. …”
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Development of coordination abilities of fencers aged 10-12 years living in the territory of martial law by Iryna Kryventsova, Vladimir Potop, Krzystzof Prusik, Dmytro Samoilov

“…The purpose of the research is to identify opportunities for the development of special coordination abilities of young fencers aged 10-12 years in crisis situations caused by martial law. Material and methods. Young fencers (n=16, age – 10-12 years, Kharkiv, Ukraine) took part in the study. …”
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A Comparative Evaluation for Biologic Width following Surgical Crown Lengthening Using Gingivectomy and Ostectomy Procedure by Kiran Kumar Ganji, Veena Ashok Patil, Jiji John

“…The purpose of the study was to evaluate the potential changes in the periodontal tissues, particularly the biologic width, following surgical crown lengthening by two surgical procedures before and after crown placement. Methods and Material. Twenty (20) patients who needed surgical crown lengthening to gain retention necessary for prosthetic treatment and/or to access caries, tooth fracture, or previous prosthetic margins entered the study. …”
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Textiloma intrabdominal incidental by Yunia Tusen Toledo, Jorge Luis García Menocal Hernández, Carlos Arturo Rodríguez López-Calleja, Ana Marina Chao Fernández, Ivon Zoila Navarrete Baldassarri, Ludmila Martínez Leyva

“…Introducción: Los textilomas son cuerpos extraños originados a partir del material quirúrgico textil, olvidado durante una intervención quirúrgica. …”
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PREDICTION OF THE INCIDENCE OF PROSTATE CANCER IN THE URAL ECONOMIC REGION OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION by K. A. Ilyin, A. V. Zamyatin, G. P. Bystray, S. A. Okhotnikov

“…To quantify and to forecast the dynamics of registered cases of prostate cancer (PC) in the Ural economic region.Material and methods. The study used official statistics on the incidence of prostate cancer in the Russian Federation for the period since 2004 to 2013. inclusive. …”
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An exergy-based analysis for the synthesis of aromatics from biomass by Mohammed Usman, Joseph Akintola, Gabriel Umoh, Joseph Akpan, Ekpotu Wilson, Queen Moses, Philemon Udom, Edose Osagie

“…For methanol synthesis, cellulose (biomass) is used as the initial raw material, leading to the synthesis of aromatics through a reaction with pentanes. …”
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Seven-Year Analysis of Microbial Keratitis Tendency at an Ophthalmology Department in Poland: A Single-Center Study by Klaudia Ulfik, Sławomir Teper, Michał Dembski, Anna Nowińska, Ewa Wróblewska-Czajka, Edward Wylęgała

“…The collected data included the type of material received, culture result, and antimicrobial susceptibilities. …”
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The eradication of pea weevil Bruchus pisorum (L.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) from New Zealand by David G. Voice, Rory MacLellan, Adrian Russell, Dave Goulden, Ivan Lawrie, Greg Baker, David A. J. Teulon, John M. Kean

“…The eradication programme utilised a range of tactics including a regionalised pea growing ban, movement restrictions for pea plant material, pea trap crops managed with insecticides and herbicides, and physical pea plant destruction to prevent regrowth. …”
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