COMPARATION OF MASTOID TRIANGLE AREA MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES USING VOLUME RENDERING POST PROCESSING AND MULTI PLANAR REFORMATION by Anggi Tiur Maduma, Anggraini Dwi Sensusiati, Amillia Kartika Sari

“…Method: This type of research is an analytic observational study with a retrospective approach. The number of samples used were 152 raw data of patients with criteria aged 26-65 years and without any pathological changes in the mastoid process area. …”
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Optimization of extraction and enrichment process of cannabidiol from industrial hemp and evaluation of its bioactivity by Junkai Wu, Xiaomeng Zhang, Xiaoqing Liu, Zunlai Sheng, Zunlai Sheng, Jianping Hu, Feiyan Zhang

“…The MIC against S. aureus was found to be 5 mg/mL, while no inhibitory effect was observed against E. coli. The IC50 values for the DPPH and ABTS assays were 0.1875 mg/mL and 2.988 mg/mL, respectively, indicating the potent antioxidant capacity of CBD. …”
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Psychological distress is associated with pain and symptom severity in patients with longstanding hip and groin pain: A cross-sectional study by Anders Pålsson, Carl Bjerkelund, Andreas Ivarsson, Ioannis Kostogiannis, Eva Ageberg

“…Conclusions: In this exploratory study, no difference was observed between patients and controls on the K10 total score; however, more patients with LHGP were categorized as having high or very high levels of psychological distress compared to controls. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Visual Performance and Astigmatism Tolerance with Monofocal, Bifocal, and Extended Depth-of-Focus Intraocular Lenses Targeting Slight Myopia by Jie Xu, Tianyu Zheng, Yi Lu

“…A significant negative correlation between the corneal astigmatism and patient satisfaction was observed in only the bifocal group. Conclusions. The EDOF IOLs targeting slight myopia offered satisfactory visual outcomes at an extended range from far to near distances. …”
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Applicability of the Reinforced Ground Embankments on Sloped Terrain and Their Comparison with Alternative Rockfall Protection System Solutions: Kanlıpelit Case by Muhammet Çelik, Mohammad Manzoor Nasery

“…In the second part of the study, the cost of the reinforced ground embankments on the platform was compared with the costs of alternative projects. It was observed that constructing platform was 60.8% less expensive than a 6meter reinforced concrete wall with a 3meter steel barrier and 74.5% cheaper than a 6meter steel barrier. …”
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Technical difficulties and success of endoscopic retrograde colangiopancreatography in a group of patients by Pedro Juan Vázquez González, Marcos Félix Osorio Pagola, Gustavo Becerra Terón, Mayelin González Pérez, Pedro Juan Barrios Fuentes, Denis Monzón Vega, Mabel Vega Galindo

“…<strong><br />Methods:</strong> prospective, descriptive, observational study that included all the patients who were tested through this procedure from January to December 2009 in the hospital “Dr. …”
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How to Utilize CAT and mMRC Scores to Assess Symptom Status of Patients with COPD in Clinical Practice? by Esra ERTAN YAZAR, Elif Yelda NIKSARLIOGLU, Burcu YIGITBAS, Mesut BAYRAKTAROGLU

“…A strong positive correlation was detected between CAT and mMRC (r=0.60, p&lt;0.001). However, it was observed that 32 patients had mMRC&lt;2 but CAT&#8805;10, while 21 patients had CAT&lt;10 but mMRC&#8805;2. …”
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The Effects of C. lacerata on Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes Patients by Arim Choi, Jung Hye Kim, Hye-Kyung Chung, Chul Woo Ahn, Hee Joon Choi, Yu-Sik Kim, Ji Sun Nam

“…These significant differences were not observed in the placebo group. Conclusion. Twelve-week administration of C. lacerata in T2DM patients resulted in significant improvement in insulin resistance, especially in those with lower insulin sensitivity. …”
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Comportements et distribution spatiale de trois espèces de singes néotropicaux, (Callithrix geoffroyi, Callicebus cupreus et Leontopithecus chrysomelas) dans un groupe multi-espèce... by Gladez Shorland, Jean Pascal Guery

“…La présente étude cherche à déterminer l'effet de la présence de visiteurs dans un enclos d'immersion sur un groupe multi-espèces de petits singes néotropicaux comprenant des ouistitis de Geoffroy (Callithrix geoffroyi), des titis roux (Callicebus cupreus) et des tamarins lions à tête dorée (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) dans un enclos naturaliste et boisé au parc de La Vallée des Singes, en Vienne (France). Dans ce but, des observations sur le comportement et la distribution spatiale ont été effectuées par les méthodes de focal sampling en continu et de scans instantanés. …”
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Occupancy of Javan Slow Loris (Nyticebus javanicus E. Geoffroy 1812) in Kemuning Tropical Low Land Forest, Bejen, Temanggung, Central Java by Mahfut Sodik, Satyawan Pudyatmoko, Pujo Semedi Hargo Yuwono

“…Five repeated night surveys in 2017 were used as the main basis data for the occupancy model. We used direct observation and interview with locals to collect data on environmental and anthropogenic features. …”
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Elotuzumab Enhances CD16-Independent NK Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity against Myeloma Cells by Upregulating Several NK Cell-Enhancing Genes by Yan-Hua Wang, Shotaro Hagiwara, Hiroshi Kazama, Yuki Iizuka, Norina Tanaka, Junji Tanaka

“…Upon direct simulation of CD16-independent NK cells with Elo, increased levels of CD107a degranulation and IFN-γ secretion were observed along with the upregulation of granzyme B, TNF-α, and IL-1α gene expression. …”
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Dynamics of soil nitrogen availability indices in a sandy clay loam soil amended with animal manures by Habeebah Adewunmi Saka, Jamiu Oladipupo Azeez, Joy Nwakaego Odedina, Shade John Akinsete

“…Declines occurred at 8, 14 and 22 WAI but reduction observed at 22 WAI tripled 8 and 14 WAI. Conclusions Application of NPK and all the manures provided highest soil NH4 +–N and NO3 −–N at 12 WAI. …”
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Identification of an ethylene-responsive and cell wall-secreting β-1,3-glucanase, VvGLU1, in the early cell regrowth of grape winter buds triggered by exogenous dormancy releasers by Zhaowan Shi, Jiamin Wu, Hairuo Mo, Weiwen Xue, Zhaoqi Zhang, Xuequn Pang

“…Using both immunogold labeling and GFP fusion protein analysis, we observed that VvGLU1 localized in the endoplasmic reticulum, accumulated in the vacuole, and was secreted into the cell wall during HC-triggered dormancy release. …”
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The challenges of using Escherichia coli as a host in recombinant insulin production by Muhammad Taher

“…For age, from this study, it can be observed that the prevalence of diabetes showed a notable upward trend as people aged, rising from 3.16% in the 20–29 age group to 13.71% in the 30-45 age group, 25.66% in the 46–59 age group, and 33.45% in the 60 and older age group (Akhtar et al., 2022). …”
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Comparison of Perioperative Outcomes of Total Laparoscopic and Robotically Assisted Hysterectomy for Benign Pathology during Introduction of a Robotic Program by Gokhan Sami Kilic, Gradie Moore, Ayman Elbatanony, Carmen Radecki, John Y. Phelps, Mostafa A. Borahay

“…Prospectively comparative observational nonrandomized study. Design Classification. …”
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Radar Characterization of Salt Layers in Europa's Ice Shell as a Window Into Critical Ice‐Ocean Exchange Processes by N. S. Wolfenbarger, D. D. Blankenship, D. A. Young, K. M. Scanlan, C. J. Chivers, D. Findlay, G. B. Steinbrügge, K. Chan, C. Grima, K. M. Soderlund, D. M. Schroeder

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Parental Roles and Challenges in Managing Pediatric Obesity: Insights from Focus Group Interviews in Korea by Jieun Ju, Jahye Jung, Yong Hee Hong, Minsoo Shin, Yoon Lee, Ah-Ram Sul

“…Parents play a crucial role in preventing and managing pediatric obesity, as they are typically the primary observers of their child’s weight and daily habits. …”
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Aortic intimal sarcoma with abdominal metastasis: case report and management approach by Gongji Yao, Gongji Yao, Jianwei Xu, Jianwei Xu

“…MDM2 overexpression is commonly observed, but similar histological features can appear in other conditions, making diagnosis challenging. …”
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Association between Ophthalmic Timolol and Hospitalisation for Bradycardia by Nicole L. Pratt, Emmae N. Ramsay, Lisa M. Kalisch Ellett, Tuan A. Nguyen, Elizabeth E. Roughead

“…No increased risk was observed in the first 30 days or beyond 180 days of continuous exposure (IRR = 1.40; 95% CI 0.87–2.26 and IRR = 1.21; 95% CI 0.64–2.31, resp.). …”
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Magnesium Lithospermate B Downregulates the Levels of Blood Pressure, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress in Pregnant Rats with Hypertension by Kaixiang Xu, Xiaohong Zang, Mian Peng, Qian Zhao, Binbin Lin

“…The decreased expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), and NO observed in PIH rats were increased by MLB. In addition, 10 mg/kg MLB exhibited higher protective effects as compared to lower doses of 5 mg/kg. …”
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