Outcome measures after anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgery –non-respondents do not bias the results: A Finnish spine register (FinSpine) study by N. Klimko, N. Danner, H. Salo, A. Malmivaara, V. Leinonen, J. Huttunen

“…Research question: Using the Finnish national spine register (FinSpine), we aimed to assess whether non-respondents would bias patient-reported outcomes at 12 months following anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) surgery. Material and methods: FinSpine data from 5563 ACDF surgeries since 2016 were analyzed, supplemented with prescription records from the Finnish Social Insurance Institution and subcohort data from Kuopio University Hospital. …”
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Visuo-motor response of students living in areas of military threat by Vasyl Lutskyi, Sergii Iermakov, Iryna Kryventsova

“…Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the choice reaction and reaction time to visual stimuli through an online simulation test in university students. Material and Methods. The study involved students from three Ukrainian universities (physical culture faculties). …”
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Diverse Profiles of Toll-Like Receptors 2, 4, 7, and 9 mRNA in Peripheral Blood and Biopsy Specimens of Patients with Celiac Disease by Haniye Ghasiyari, Mohammad Rostami-Nejad, Davar Amani, Kamran Rostami, Mohamad Amin Pourhoseingholi, Hamid Asadzadeh-Aghdaei, Mohammad Reza Zali

“…Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the TLRs 2, 4, 7, and 9 gene expressions in both peripheral blood and intestinal mucosa of patients with celiac disease compared to healthy control (HC). Material and Methods. Blood samples from 120 confirmed active CD patients and 120 age- and sex-matched healthy volunteers served as control group were collected during 2015-2016. …”
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Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases: the course and treatment methods in Russian Federation (Results of multicenter population-based one-stage observational study) by L. . Khalif, M. V. Shapina, A. O. Golovenko, Ye. A. Belousova, Ye. Yu. Chashkova, A. V. Lakhin, O. V. Knyazev, A. Yu. Baranovsky, N. N. Nikolayeva, A. V. Tkachev

“…To evaluate the prevalence of clinical manifestations and variants of progression for ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) in population of the Russian Federation. Material and methods. The present investigation was designed as population-based one-stage observational study. …”
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Analysis of periodontal status in Polish patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with biological therapies by Joanna Samborska-Mazur, Dorota Sikorska, Marzena Liliana Wyganowska

“…The aim of the study was to evaluate the periodontal status in RA patients and its impact on the inflammatory markers and red cell parameters obtained from complete blood laboratory tests to study the risk of cardiovascular disease development. Material and methods The cross-sectional study included 50 patients with RA treated with biologi­cal therapies: tumor necrosis factor inhibitors, interleukin-6 blockers. …”
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Mammography breast density assessment with Quantra artificial intelligence software: intra- and interobserver agreement with radiologists by Beatriz E. Gonzalez-Ulloa, Claudia B. Corona-Gonzalez, Rosa L. Molina-Gutierrez, Sofia Salas-Aguirre

“…This study aimed to determine the intraobserver agreement of radiologists (human readers, HRs) and the interobserver agreement between AI Quantra and HRs in MBD assessment. Material and methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted in two phases. …”
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Sintomatología y nivel de ansiedad en jóvenes universitarios de Teziutlán Puebla: by Juan Yovani Telumbre Terrero, Jonathan Saúl Vázquez-Hernández, Juan Daniel Suárez-Máximo, Freddy Elías Perilla-Portilla, Jose Fred Quiroz-Ortega

“… Objetivo: Caracterizar la sintomatología y nivel de ansiedad en jóvenes universitarios de Teziutlán Puebla. Material y métodos: estudio de corte transversal de tipo descriptivo realizado a través de un muestreo no probabilístico a conveniencia en 200 universitarios de ambos sexos de una universidad privada del Municipio de Teziutlán, Puebla, México. …”
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Characterization and application of gelatin from red snapper skin for making wound healing membranes by Sahubawa Latif, Handrini Dewi Anne, Raynitha Murdik Irene, Ari Setiyawan Rio, Sabilil Hikma Afida

“…This study used the electrospinning method to process and characterize gelatin from red snapper skin for use as a raw material in biomedical membrane preparations. The research design used treatments involving different "ratios of fish gelatin to pullulan": 50% bovine gelatin: 50% pullulan (p0/control), 25% fish gelatin: 75% pullulan (p1), 50% fish gelatin: 50% pullulan (p2), and 75% fish gelatin: 25% pullulan (p3). …”
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Micro-computed tomography measurement of the marginal gap of different types of glass-ceramic veneers fabricated by heat-pressed technique. by Soma Qadir, Bassam Karem Amin

“…The impression for all the samples of each group was made by a conventional one-step impression technique using ImpregumTM Penta medium-bodied polyether impression material. The auto-mixing unit (pentamix) was used to ensure a standardized mixture for all the samples. …”
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Is There Gender Disparity in Vascular Access for Hemodialysis with New Percutaneous Systems? A Systematic Review by Hugo Vergara-Pérez, Alejandro Pérez Alba, Pablo Baliño, Asunción Rius Peris, Javier Reque

“…Objective: This study aims to determine whether there is a gender difference in the creation of AVFs using new percutaneous systems. Material and Methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted by searching PubMed and Google Scholar using the following terms: “percutaneous arteriovenous fistula”, “endovascular arteriovenous fistula”, and “hemodialysis”. …”
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Effects of Uniform Injection and Suction on the Flow of a Rivlin-Ericksen Fluid of Grade Three through Porous Parallel Plates: A Semi-Analytical Study by Deepika Priyadarsini Palai, Sumanta Chaudhuri, Bitanjaya Das

“…Rivlin-Eriksen fluid (also known as third-grade fluids) is an important class of non-Newtonian fluids that is applied for modeling crude and slurry material in a liquid state, molten lava, blood flow, petroleum etc. …”
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Evaluation of 3D-CRT Radiotherapy Treatment Planning with Radiobiological Effects in Patient-Specific 3D Printed Anthropomorphic Phantom Postmastectomy Breast Cancer Axillary Metas... by Endarko Endarko, Aditya Hariyanto, Siti Aisyah, Nandia Kavilani, Ahmad Syafi'i

“…Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate and measure the effectiveness of a particular radiotherapy treatment planning system, namely 3D conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT), and radiobiological effects in postmastectomy breast cancer axillary lymph metastases using a patient-specific 3D printed anthropomorphic phantom of the right breast after surgery. Material and Methods: The chest wall and axilla were the two treatment targets for 3D-CRT planning techniques. …”
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Batterer typologies: substance use, impulsivity and results of an IPVAW offender treatment program in Spain by Pedro V. Mateo-Fernández, Pedro V. Mateo-Fernández, Pedro V. Mateo-Fernández, Iria Osa-Subtil, Iria Osa-Subtil, Iria Osa-Subtil, Román Ronzón-Tirado, María Elena de la Peña Fernández

“…Combined with drunkenness, it can materially increase the likelihood of intimate partner violence.MethodsThe present study examines substance use and impulsivity among a sample of 243 men convicted of IPVAW offences under the Spanish Gender Violence Act (Organic Law 1/2004) in relation to the levels of violence and psychopathologies presented by these perpetrators, in order to understand the results of court-ordered psychological treatments provided under Spain’s Gender Violence Offenders Intervention Program. …”
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Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF): the WSES and CWIS position paper by Giacomo Sermonesi, Riccardo Bertelli, Fredric M. Pieracci, Zsolt J. Balogh, Raul Coimbra, Joseph M. Galante, Andreas Hecker, Dieter Weber, Zachary M. Bauman, Susan Kartiko, Bhavik Patel, SarahAnn S. Whitbeck, Thomas W. White, Kevin N. Harrell, Daniele Perrina, Alessia Rampini, Brian Tian, Francesco Amico, Solomon G. Beka, Luigi Bonavina, Marco Ceresoli, Lorenzo Cobianchi, Federico Coccolini, Yunfeng Cui, Francesca Dal Mas, Belinda De Simone, Isidoro Di Carlo, Salomone Di Saverio, Agron Dogjani, Andreas Fette, Gustavo P. Fraga, Carlos Augusto Gomes, Jim S. Khan, Andrew W. Kirkpatrick, Vitor F. Kruger, Ari Leppäniemi, Andrey Litvin, Andrea Mingoli, David Costa Navarro, Eliseo Passera, Michele Pisano, Mauro Podda, Emanuele Russo, Boris Sakakushev, Domenico Santonastaso, Massimo Sartelli, Vishal G. Shelat, Edward Tan, Imtiaz Wani, Fikri M. Abu-Zidan, Walter L. Biffl, Ian Civil, Rifat Latifi, Ingo Marzi, Edoardo Picetti, Manos Pikoulis, Vanni Agnoletti, Francesca Bravi, Carlo Vallicelli, Luca Ansaloni, Ernest E. Moore, Fausto Catena

“…Thirty-nine graded position statements were put forward to address eight crucial aspects of SSRF: surgical indications, contraindications, optimal timing of surgery, preoperative imaging evaluation, rib fracture sites for surgical fixation, management of concurrent thoracic injuries, surgical approach, stabilization methods and material selection. Conclusion This consensus document addresses the key focus questions on surgical treatment of rib fractures. …”
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Application of photogrammetry and laser scanner on the Bronze Age structures of the Castillejos de Luna cist tomb necropolis (Pizarra, Spain) by Alejandro Muñoz-Muñoz, Diego Fernández-Sánchez, Eduardo Vijande-Vila, Serafín Becerra-Martín, Juan Jesús Cantillo-Duarte, Salvador Domínguez-Bella, Virgilio Martínez Enamorado, Francisca Rengel Castro, Pedro Cantalejo Duarte, María del Mar Espejo-Herrerías, José Suárez-Padilla, Juan Antonio Martín-Ruiz, José Ramos-Muñoz

“…Thanks to these tools, it is possible to carry out studies on digital twins and use them as informative material for society. The study this paper describes has generated high quality products for dissemination and future analysis. …”
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Tenencia de cerdos y letrinas como factores de riesgo de parasitosis intestinales en dos comunidades de Guerrero, México by Nelly Villalobos, Leticia León Luna, Lorena Elizabeth Chávez-Guitrón, Guadalupe Núñez Martínez, José Juan Martínez Maya

“… Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de parásitos intestinales en personas y su relación con algunos factores de riesgo en dos comunidades de Guerrero, México. Material y métodos: Se realizó el diagnóstico por la técnica de Faust y por copro-ELISA, así como la aplicación de una encuesta, para conocer aspectos que favorecen la parasitosis. …”
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Potential Technosignature from Anomalously Low Deuterium/Hydrogen in Planetary Water Depleted by Nuclear Fusion Technology by David C. Catling, Joshua Krissansen-Totton, Tyler D. Robinson

“…Here, we suggest that anomalous D/H in planetary water below local ISM values of ∼16 × 10 ^−6 (set by Big Bang nucleosynthesis plus deuterium loss onto dust or small admixtures of deuterium-poor stellar material) may be a technosignature. Unlike SETI using radio signals, anomalous D/H would persist for eons, even if civilizations perished or relocated. …”
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Post-craniotomy infections: A point-by-point approach by Giovanni Carone, Marta Bonada, Evelyn Gisell Belotti, Eugenia D'Angeli, Annica Piccardi, Fabio Martino Doniselli, Guido Gubertini, Cecilia Casali, Francesco DiMeco, Massimiliano Del Bene

“…Research question: To address these unresolved questions through a comprehensive literature review. Material and methods: We conducted a detailed literature review using the keywords ''Infection, Craniotomy, Neurosurgery,'' on PubMed, which yielded 2330 articles. …”
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Structural Optimisation of a Suspension Control Arm Using a Bi-Evolutionary Bone Remodelling Inspired Algorithm and the Radial Point Interpolation Method by Carlos Oliveira, Ana Pais, Jorge Belinha

“…Assuming the obtained optimised solutions, four models are investigated, incorporating established design principles for material removal commonly used in vehicle suspension control arms. …”
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Association of vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms with rheumatoid arthritis by Noelia Marquez Pete, Cristina Perez Ramirez, Maria del Mar Maldonado Montoro, Fernando Martinez Martinez, Fernando Fernández-Llimos, Antonio Sánchez Pozo, María del Carmen Ramirez Tortosa, Alberto Jiménez Morales

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between VDR gene polymorphisms and risk of developing RA. Material and methods A retrospective study was performed, including 214 RA cases and 748 controls of Caucasian origin. …”
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