A tree-shaped high thermal conductivity channel in a stacked chip with minimizing maximum temperature difference and entropy generation rate by Xuetao Xi, Huijun Feng, Lingen Chen, Yanlin Ge

“…Combining constructal theory with entropy-generation-minimization theory, a model of a stacked chip with tree-shaped high-thermal-conductivity channels (TSHTCC) is established, and its performance are optimized with minimizing non-dimensional maximum temperature-difference (MTD) and non-dimensional entropy-generation-rate (EGR), respectively. …”
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Use of D-Squame^® as a Minimally Invasive Technique to Evaluate Skin Immune Response Biomarkers in Canine Atopic Dermatitis by Marion Mosca, Nadège Milhau, Mélanie Legain, Adrien Idée, Xavier Langon, Didier Pin

“…The aim of this study was to assess the immune response and identify biomarkers in the SC of dogs with canine AD using D-squame^® as a minimally invasive technique. Eight beagle dogs were epicutaneously sensitized to <i>Dermatophagoides farinae</i> extract after tape stripping on sensitized site (S); twice a week for 49 days. …”
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Intraoperative PTH Assay during Minimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy May Be Helpful in the Detection of Double Adenomas and May Minimise the Risk of Recurrent Surgery by E. Ypsilantis, H. Charfare, W. S. Wassif

“…Background. Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) is increasingly replacing the traditional bilateral neck exploration in the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP). …”
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Deficiency of the mitochondrial transporter SLC25A47 minimally impacts hepatic lipid metabolism in fasted and diet-induced obese mice by Brecht Attema, Montserrat A. de la Rosa Rodriguez, Evert M. van Schothorst, Sander Grefte, Guido JEJ. Hooiveld, Sander Kersten

“…Adenoviral-mediated overexpression of SLC25A47 minimally impacted metabolic parameters during fasting and high-fat feeding. …”
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Reduced Occurrence of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Chinese Infants Fed Minimally Processed Commercially Available Formula: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study by Xiao Yang Sheng, Vanitha Buthmanaban, Glenn A. A. van Lieshout, Panam Parikh

“…Future studies are required to confirm the association between minimal processing of milk formula and improved gut comfort in healthy infants.…”
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Adaptive treatment margins to reduce organs at risk dose in patients with no or minimal anatomical changes in radiotherapy of non-small cell lung cancer by Djoya Hattu, Daisy Emans, Janine Bouten, Richard Canters, Judith van Loon, Dirk De Ruysscher

“…Conclusion: The IGRT protocol could identify fractions with no or minimal anatomical changes allowing a plan of the day approach to reduce PTV margins. …”
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Purpose built catheters for minimally invasive surfactant therapy: Experience from a Canadian tertiary level neonatal intensive care unit by Talib Al Harthy, Michael R Miller, Orlando daSilva, Soume Bhattacharya

“…# Background Minimally invasive surfactant therapy (MIST), a method of surfactant delivery via a thin catheter during spontaneous breathing, is an increasingly popular alternative to intubation and surfactant administration. …”
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T1 Vertebra Pedicular Osteoid Osteoma: Minimally Invasive Surgical Resection Aided by New Integrated Navigation to 3D Imaging Device by M. Prod’homme, G. Cavalié, G. Kerschbaumer, S. Valmary-Degano, M. Boudissa, J. Tonetti

“…We hereby describe a minimally invasive resection of a T1 pedicular osteoid osteoma next to the vertebral canal. …”
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Comparison of the safety and efficacy between minimally invasive cardiac surgery and median sternotomy in a low-risk mixed Asian population in Singapore by Zhi Xian Ong, Duoduo Wu, Haidong Luo, Guohao Chang, Faizus Sazzad, Jai Ajitchandra Sule, Peggy Hu, Theo Kofidis

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Enhancing the quality indicators and shelf-life of cantonese mooncakes by employing different flour complex ratios formulating crusts to minimize oil penetration by Li-Ya Tseng, Ping-Hsiu Huang, Jhih-Ying Ciou, Yu-Wei Chen, Yeu-Ching Shi, Chia-Lung Wang, Chih-Yao Hou, Ming-Kuei Shih

“…This study examines the physicochemical stability and quality of Cantonese mooncakes during shelf-life by using various complex ratios of flour to formulate crusts, aiming to minimize oil penetration and optimize texture. Key properties evaluated include oil penetration, texture, color, acid value, and moisture levels. …”
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Minimally Invasive Abdominal Repair of a Giant Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia with Occupation of the Right Thorax in a 53-Year-Old Man by Francisco Navarro, Eduardo Pizarro, Marco Ceroni

“…There are no reports of the minimally invasive abdominal repair of a giant hiatal hernia of the stomach almost entirely occupying the right thoracic cavity. …”
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ANALISIS IMPLEMENTASI STANDAR PELAYANAN MINIMAL (SPM) DI INSTALASI GAWAT DARURAT (IGD) RSU MAYJEN HA THALIB KABUPATEN KERINCI by Arya Vermasari, Masrul Masrul, Husna Yetti

“…Pencapaian indikator Standar Pelayanan Minimal (SPM) masih belum optimal karena petugas masih tidak paham dengan indikator SPM, sehingga pelayanan yang diberikan tidak sesuai harapan pelanggan mengakibatkan keluhan dan ketidakpuasan pasien. …”
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Erratum to “A Minimal-Invasive Metabolic Test Detects Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptibility in a Patient after Sevoflurane-Induced Metabolic Crisis” by Frank Schuster, Stephan Johannsen, Norbert Roewer, Martin Anetseder

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Propensity score matched comparison of lymph node upstaging in early-stage lung cancer: open versus minimally invasive surgery with standardized lymphadenectomy by Julia Zimmermann, Julia Walter, Valentina Pfeiffer, Julia Kovács, Gökçe Yavuz, Johannes Schön, Mircea Gabriel Stoleriu, Christian Ketscher, Niels Reinmuth, Rudolf A. Hatz, Amanda Tufman, Christian P. Schneider

“…The aim of the study was to compare whether the quality of standardized lymphadenectomy in lung cancer surgery is comparable in minimally invasive (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery) and the open approach (thoracotomy). …”
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Comparison of three-dimensional digital exoscope to standard operating microscope in minimally-invasive lumbar decompression: A cohort study in a community setting by Daniel E. Fulkerson, Evan Medich, Dale F. Szpisjak, Daniel H. Fulkerson

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Glomerular parietal epithelial expression of CD44 in minimal change nephrotic syndrome and primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: A clinico-pathological study by Nithin E Paul, Suchitha Satish, Kiran Krishnamurthy Kelur, Manjunath Sanjeev Shetty

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Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) for Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage Compared to Medical Management: A Case Series Comparison for a Single Institution by Victoria L. Phillips, Anil K. Roy, Jonathan Ratcliff, Gustavo Pradilla

“…We compared the safety and effectiveness of minimally invasive parafascicular surgery (MIPS) as a frontline treatment for spontaneous supratentorial ICH to medical management. …”
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Long-term outcomes of robot-assisted versus minimally invasive esophagectomy in patients with thoracic esophageal cancer: a propensity score-matched study by Toru Sakurai, Akihiro Hoshino, Kenta Miyoshi, Erika Yamada, Masaya Enomoto, Junichi Mazaki, Hiroshi Kuwabara, Kenichi Iwasaki, Yoshihiro Ota, Shingo Tachibana, Yutaka Hayashi, Tetsuo Ishizaki, Yuichi Nagakawa

“…Abstract Background Recently, robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) has gained popularity worldwide. …”
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Experience on postmortem minimally invasive tissue sampling to ascertain the cause of death determination in South African children: A case for implementing as standard of care by J du Toit, K Storath, I Dunn, P Makekeng, M Moosa, K Mothibi, N Umuneza, C A Rees, D Blau, S Lala, Y Adam, S Velaphi, M Hale, P Swart, J Wadula, L Mothibi, A Wise, V Baba, P Jaglal, S Mahtab, S Madhi, Z Dangor

“… Determining the death burden for prioritising public health interventions necessitates detailed data on the causal pathways to death. Postmortem minimally invasive tissue sampling (MITS), incorporating histology, molecular and microbial culture diagnostics, enhances cause-of-death attribution, particularly for infectious deaths. …”
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Natural Frequency Analysis of Two Nonlinear Panels Coupled with a Cavity Using the Approximate Elliptic Integral Solution and the Method of Harmonic Residual Minimization by Y. Y. Lee

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