Diagnostic Value of Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of the Biliary Obstruction by Mehmet Bilgin, Hüseyin Toprak, Mehmet Burgazli, S. Sennur Bilgin, Ritvan Chasan, Ali Erdogan, Cem Balci

“…MRCP images were evaluated together with the T1 and T2w images, and both biliary ducts and surrounding tissues were examined for possible pathologies that may cause obstruction. Results. MRI/MRCP findings compared with final diagnoses, MRI/MRCP in the demonstration of bile duct obstruction sensitivity 96%, the specificity 100%, and accuracy 96.3%, in the detection of presence and level of obstruction, the sensitivity 96.7%, specificity 100%, and accuracy 97.2%, in the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis, the sensitivity 82.3%, specificity 96%, and accuracy 91.7%, and in the determination of the character of the stenosis, sensitivity 95.6%, specificity 91.3%, and accuracy 94.5% were found. …”
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FGF2 Attenuates Neural Cell Death via Suppressing Autophagy after Rat Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by Chonghui Tang, Yudong Shan, Yilan Hu, Zhanjian Fang, Yun Tong, Mengdan Chen, Xiaojie Wei, Xiaojun Fu, Xinlong Xu

“…One hundred and forty-four rats were used for creating controlled cortical impact (CCI) models to simulate the pathological damage after TBI. Our results indicated that pretreatment of FGF2 played a neuroprotective role in the early stage of rat mild TBI through alleviating brain edema, reducing neurological deficits, preventing tissue loss, and increasing the number of surviving neurons in injured cortex and the ipsilateral hippocampus. …”
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Evaluating the Correlation between Overjet and Skeletal Parameters Using DVT by Luca Lombardo, Chiara Sgarbanti, Antonio Guarneri, Giuseppe Siciliani

“…A sample of 42 subjects, all in complete permanent dentition and without a history of orthodontic treatment or systemic pathologies, was subdivided into 2 groups: group 1 consisted of 25 subjects with ANB angle 0°–4° (skeletal class I), and group 2 was made up of 17 subjects with ANB angle >4° (skeletal class II). …”
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Phase-Amplitude Coupling of Neural Oscillations Can Be Effectively Probed with Concurrent TMS-EEG by Sarah Glim, Yuka O. Okazaki, Yumi Nakagawa, Yuji Mizuno, Takashi Hanakawa, Keiichi Kitajo

“…By indicating that scalp-recorded phase-amplitude coupling can be effectively probed with TMS, these findings open the door to the technique’s application in manipulative dissections of such coupling during human cognition and behaviour in healthy and pathological conditions.…”
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Clinical case. Successful endoscopic treatment of an epiphrenic diverticulum of the esophagus using diverticular peroral endoscopic myotomy (D-POEM) by O Kryvoruk

“… Today, thanks to technological advancements in the field of endoscopy, it is now possible to incorporate new minimally invasive endoscopic treatment methods for various gastrointestinal tract pathologies into the daily practice of endoscopists. …”
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DIAGNOSTIC COMPETENCE IN BONE TUMORS: INFLUENCE OF ONCO-ORTHOPEDIC TRAINING by Julia Pozzetti Daou, Caio Falk Giannotti, Jairo Greco Garcia, Marcelo de Toledo Petrilli, Dan Carai Maia Viola, Reynaldo Jesus Garcia Filho

“…Orthopedists’ ability to identify these pathologies early and accurately is paramount. There is a requirement to raise awareness within the orthopedic community regarding the necessity of referrals to orthopedic oncology specialists, as delays in initiating proper treatment can compromise patient prognosis. …”
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Short-Term Efficacy of Laparoscopic Treatment for Colorectal Cancer in Patients with Schistosomiasis Japonica by Zhu Yi, Jiang Hong-Gang, Chen Zhi-Heng, Lu Bo-Hao

“…Preoperative data, operative data, pathological outcomes, postoperative complications, and recovery were compared between patients in the laparoscopic (LAC) and open (OC) groups. …”
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In Vivo Evaluation of the Ameliorating Effects of Small-Volume Resuscitation with Four Different Fluids on Endotoxemia-Induced Kidney Injury by Yan-ling Wang, Jing-hui Chen, Qiong-fang Zhu, Gao-feng Yu, Chen-fang Luo, Gang-jian Luo, Shang-rong Li, Zi-qing Hei

“…This deterioration was accompanied by marked renal functional and pathological injury, as well as an oxidative and inflammatory response, manifesting as increased levels of tumor necrosis factor-α, nitric oxide, and malondialdehyde and decreased activity of superoxide dismutase. …”
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Neuroplastic Effects of Combined Computerized Physical and Cognitive Training in Elderly Individuals at Risk for Dementia: An eLORETA Controlled Study on Resting States by Charis Styliadis, Panagiotis Kartsidis, Evangelos Paraskevopoulos, Andreas A. Ioannides, Panagiotis D. Bamidis

“…The present study investigates whether a combined cognitive and physical training may induce changes in the cortical activity as measured via electroencephalogram (EEG) and whether this change may index a deceleration of pathological processes of brain aging. Seventy seniors meeting the clinical criteria of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) were equally divided into 5 groups: 3 experimental groups engaged in eight-week cognitive and/or physical training and 2 control groups: active and passive. …”
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Disease management teams in oncology: State of the art and the experience of a scientific institute of hospitalization and treatment (IRCCS) in Rome, Italy by Marialuisa Appetecchia, Carlotta Amantea, Marco Canfora, Fabrizio Petrone, Gennaro Ciliberto, Ermete Gallo, Laura Figorilli

“…Conclusion: The results of this study have highlighted that, despite the diversity of the different DMTs created for different oncological pathologies, DMTs guarantee a patient-centered approach and the creation of shared databases, which facilitates the evaluation of progress and the identification of areas for improvement. …”
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Clinical significance of hyperuricaemia in biopsy-proven diabetic kidney disease ━ a single-centre retrospective study by Jin Yu, Jin Yu, Xiao Tu, Xiao Tu, Kunyue Xu, Xuanli Tang, Xuanli Tang, Yufan Wu, Xue Jiang, Xue Jiang

“…The Kaplan-Meier curve and landmark analysis revealed worse survival in hyperuricaemia group, especially after 12 months. 11 variables, including age, sex, haemoglobin, Scr, SUA, and pathological score were collected to make a nomogram model. …”
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Effects of Gait Speed of Femoroacetabular Joint Forces by Joshua T. Weinhandl, Bobbie S. Irmischer, Zachary A. Sievert

“…Applying this approach to pathological and aging populations could identify specific areas within the gait cycle where force discrepancies may occur which could help focus management of care.…”
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Regulatory role of S1P and its receptors in sepsis-induced liver injury by Bin Wang, Bin Wang, Xiaoyu Wu, Xiaoyu Wu, Jiangfeng Cheng, Jiangfeng Cheng, Junming Ye, Junming Ye, Hongquan Zhu, Hongquan Zhu, Xiaofeng Liu, Xiaofeng Liu

“…At the same time, the pathological processes underlying liver injury, as evidenced by clinical manifestations during sepsis, were comprehensively reviewed. …”
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Prediction of microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma using a preoperative serum C-reactive protein-based nomogram by Chaohao Yang, Zhiwei Liang, Longshuan Zhao, Renfeng Li, Pengfei Ma

“…Abstract Microvascular invasion (MVI) diagnosis relies on postoperative pathological examinations, underscoring the urgent need for a novel diagnostic method. …”
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Obstetric and Perinatal Outcomes in Women ≥40 Years of Age: A Retrospective Study About 421 Cases in Mahdia by Soumaya Kraiem, Leila Souilem, Dhekra Toumi, Haifa Bouchahda

“…Preeclampsia and diabetes were the most common pathologies (p=0.01), the mode of delivery was marked by a high rate of cesarean section. …”
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Dual functional hydrogel of osteoclastic-inhibition and osteogenic-stimulation for osteoporotic bone defect regeneration by Lei Yu, Wentao Wang, Chang Lv, Qian Chen, Peng Yang, Zhenrong Qi, Haomiao Yu, Ruiqi Cao, Wenhao Li, Yi Qin, Gaoran Ge, Peilai Liu, Lixin Zhu, Houyi Sun, Dechun Geng, Liang Zhang

“…This dual-action system synergistically regulates osteoblast and osteoclast activity, optimizing the pathological microenvironment of osteoporosis and facilitating the repair of osteoporotic bone defects. …”
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Predictive Factors for Local Recurrence and Incomplete Resection of Early Gastric Cancer Treated by Endoscopic Resection: A Western Experience by Fábio Yuji Hondo, Fauze Maluf-Filho, Humberto Setsuo Kishi, Ricardo Sato Uemura, Luciano Okawa, Ivan Cecconello, Paulo Sakai

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Optimization and Evaluation of Conditions for Orthotopic Nude Mouse Models of Human Liver Tumor Cells by MENG Yu, LIANG Dongli, ZHENG Linlin, ZHOU Yuanyuan, WANG Zhaoxia

“…On day 35 post-cell inoculation, mouse livers were dissected, and pathological slices were prepared for HE staining to observe histopathological changes in liver tissues. …”
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A novel arterial coupler with non-return snap-fit connection approach optimized arterial end-to-end anastomotic technique: An experimental study by Hong-Bo Guo, Mo-Fei Wang, Ren-Qi Yin, Kang-Kang Zhi

“…The results of electromagnetic flowmeter, vascular Doppler ultrasound, and pathological examination showed that QAC-assisted anastomotic arteries were superior to hand-sewn arteries in terms of postoperative blood flow (16.86 ± 3.93 vs. 10.36 ± 0.92 mL/min) and vascular patency in 6 weeks after surgery. …”
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Difficultés diagnostiques de la tuberculose cérébrale by Chahrazed Benrabah

“…The diagnosis is postoperative, based on the pathological examination. The prognosis depends on the early diagnosis, the site of the lesion and the response to anti-tuberculosis treatment. …”
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