Blind Spot in the Radar of MEST-C Score: Type and Severity of Tubulointerstitial Nephritis in IgA Nephropathy by Iram Asrar, Mudassar Hussain, Aurangzeb Afzal, Usman Hassan, Sheeba Ishtiaq

“…Tubulointerstitial inflammation was observed in 90.2% cases with 49.4% showing moderate while 4.5% showing severe degree of inflammation. …”
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Vibration-Based Damage Prediction in Composite Concrete–Steel Structures Using Finite Elements by Mario D. Cedeño-Rodríguez, Sergio J. Yanez, Erick I. Saavedra-Flores, Carlos Felipe Guzmán, Juan Carlos Pina

“…The approach effectively captured stiffness degradation in the model, leading to observable changes in modal responses, including a reduction in natural frequencies and variations in modal shapes. …”
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Giant Hydatid Cyst Originating From Psoas Muscle Extending to the Iliac Bone: A Case Report by Mohammad Hadi Niakan, Fatemeh Mirparsa, Hamid Zaferani Arani, Sedighe Hooshmandi, Elham Peyravi

“…He also received standard medication therapy with albendazole, and during monthly visits, no complications were observed during the one‐year follow‐up. This case contributes to the limited literature on muscular hydatid disease and highlights the importance of awareness among healthcare providers to ensure timely diagnosis and management.…”
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Penetration of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Deep Carious Lesions of Human Permanent Teeth: An In Vitro Study by Jutharat Manuschai, Supitcha Talungchit, Supawadee Naorungroj

“…However, a statistically significant difference was not observed (pvalue = 0.5078). When stratified by remaining dentin thickness (RDT), the PD/LD ratios of group B were still greater than those of group A only when RDT was >500 µm. …”
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Saccade Dynamics in the Acute and Recovery Phase of Abducens Nerve Palsy by Elissavet Kemanetzoglou, Klio Chatzistefanou, Nikolaos Smyrnis, Evangelia Kararizou, Evangelos Anagnostou

“…Conclusion: During adaptation in abducens nerve palsy, the saccade duration of the paretic eye increased, and a similar tendency was observed in the non-paretic eye. This finding likely reflects a change in the “pulse-step” pattern and may be related to plastic changes in central structures, such as the cerebellum, that support learning processes. …”
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Insights into treatment of patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome using mogamulizumab by Francine Foss, Youn H. Kim, Julia Scarisbrick, Oleg Akilov, Robert Ristuccia, Karen Dwyer, Wende Wu, Martine Bagot

“…Long-term response was also observed in mogamulizumab-treated patients with more advanced disease (stage IVA1 [17/20], B2 blood involvement [18/20], and SS [14/20]). …”
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Characterisation of the antibody-mediated selective pressure driving intra-host evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in prolonged infection. by Michael Schoefbaenker, Theresa Günther, Eva Ulla Lorentzen, Marie-Luise Romberg, Marc Tim Hennies, Rieke Neddermeyer, Marlin Maybrit Müller, Alexander Mellmann, Chiara Robin Bojarzyn, Georg Lenz, Matthias Stelljes, Eike Roman Hrincius, Richard Vollenberg, Stephan Ludwig, Phil-Robin Tepasse, Joachim Ewald Kühn

“…After five weeks of apparent genetic stability, the emergence of additional substitutions and deletions within the N-terminal domain (NTD) and the receptor binding domain (RBD) of S was observed. Notably, the composition and frequency of escape mutations changed in a short period with an unprecedented dynamic. …”
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Vascular Endhothelial Growth Factor levels in medium-intensity versus low-intensity exercise with blood flow restriction in elderly women by Nanda Aulya Ramadhan, Damayanti Tinduh, Nuniek Nugraheni, Imam Subadi, Inggar Narasinta, Soenarnatalina Melaniani

“…Results and Conclusions: The low-intensity group showed significant acute increases in vascular endothelial growth factor levels, but no chronic effects were observed. The findings suggest that low-intensity strengthening exercises with blood flow restriction can effectively promote an acute increase in vascular endothelial growth factor levels in elderly women. …”
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Stability of agronomic traits in interspecific hybrid potato clones in the Central Region of European Russia by M. S. Khlopyuk, N. A. Chalaya, E. V. Rogozina

“…Positive and negative anomalies in heat or moisture supply were observed during the test years. The maximum productivity was obtained in 2016, with heavy rainfall and higher temperatures; the minimum, in the hot and dry 2018. …”
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Determinants of nosocomial infections and emerging antibiotic resistance in the Intensive Care Unit: A prospective evidence-based study by Pranali Patil, Amol Muthal, Jignesh Shah, Asavari Raut

“…Methods: The present prospective observational study was conducted in the multidisciplinary ICU of a tertiary care hospital for 6 months. …”
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The Effectiveness of Chitosan to Increase Body Resistance of Sangkuriang Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Against Aeromonas hydrophila Attack by Mahatma Kresnha Radityo, Rosidah, Walim Lili, Roffi Grandiosa Herman

“…Experimental fish were infected by Aeromonas hydrophila bacteria with a density of 108 CFU/ml with 10 ml immersion method. Parameters observed included white blood cells, leukocyte differential, clinical symptoms, survival and water quality. …”
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Peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer thinning, perfusion changes and optic neuropathy in carriers of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy-associated mitochondrial variants by Paul F Kenna, Kirk A J Stephenson, Lorraine Cassidy, Clare Quigley

“…RNFL thinning had greater specificity compared with reduced perfusion for optic nerve dysfunction in asymptomatic carriers (92% vs 66%).Conclusion Overall, reduced peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer perfusion was observed in those affected by LHON but was not reduced in their asymptomatic relatives, unlike RNFL thinning which was significantly reduced in both groups versus controls. …”
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A Descriptive Study of Some of the Dento-Gingival Components of Esthetics of Patients at a Tertiary Care-center in the Eastern Part of Nepal by Arati Sharma

“…The purpose of this study was to observe and describe some of the dento-gingival components of esthetics like the mean gingival zenith position (GZP) with respect to the vertical bisected midline axis (VBM), relative gingival zenith level (GZL) of lateral incisors (LIs), heights and widths of central incisors (CIs), LIs, and their ratios. …”
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Comparison of life expectancy determinants among gulf cooperation council members by Anak Agung Bagus Wirayuda, Abdulaziz Al-Mahrezi, Mohammed Al-Azri, Moon Fai Chan

“…Results Our analysis highlighted that HR and ME factors directly impact LE across all GCC countries examined. We observed significant mediation effects where SD factors influenced ME or HR, affecting LE. …”
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The role of pharmacists in mitigating medication errors in the perioperative setting: a systematic review by Lina Naseralallah, Somaya Koraysh, May Alasmar, Bodoor Aboujabal

“…A diverse range of error reporting was observed, and none of the included studies provided definitions or basis for the categorization of errors. …”
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Synthesis of a Cationic Polyacrylamide under UV Initiation and Its Flocculation in Estrone Removal by Jiaoxia Sun, Xiqin Ma, Xiang Li, Jianxin Fan, Qingkong Chen, Xuelian Liu, Jin Pan

“…Besides, with the introduction of hydrophobic groups (phenyl group), an irregular and porous surface morphology and a favorable thermal stability of the PADA were observed by SEM and TG/DSC analyses, respectively. …”
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Intrathecal magnesium sulphate as an adjuvant to bupivacaine for infraumbilical surgeries: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohamed Mohamed Belal, Osama Mohammad Alazki, Mohamed Nabih Bashir, Lana Yousef Sbitan, Douaa Albelal, Farah Albakkar, Abdelrahmanh H. Hafez, Ayman Issa Nabhan

“…No significant effect for MgSO4 on side effects was observed. Conclusion: Our review underscores intrathecal MgSO4’s benefits in prolonging block duration and improving pain management, but highlights significant heterogeneity, limiting the strength of these findings.…”
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Comparing Assisted Reproductive Outcomes in Women with Different Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotypes Undergoing Frozen Embryo Transfer by Anubhuti Patel, Anviti Saraf, Vyshnavi A. Rao, Kamini A. Rao

“…Settings and Design: This was a prospective observational study conducted at a tertiary care centre. …”
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Study on Mg segregation, microstructure evolution and fracture behavior of hot-press sintered (TiC+B4C)/6061Al composites after T4 heat treatment by Zhaosong Liu, Zongan Luo, Xin Zhang, Yingying Feng, Jinsong Yang

“…Unlike the ductile fracture and intergranular fracture observed in T4 6061Al, fracture in T4 (TiC + B4C)/6061Al composites predominantly occurs through ductile fracture of the aluminum matrix and cleavage fracture of particles. …”
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Travel Burden and the Direct Medical Costs of Urologic Surgery by Daniel J. Olson, John L. Gore, Kenn B. Daratha, Kenneth P. Roberts

“…**Methods:** This was a retrospective observational cohort study of 12 106 patients over 50 years of age undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), radical prostatectomy (RP) or radical cystectomy (RC) in Washington State hospitals between 2009 and 2013. …”
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