Acquired hypothyroidism, iodine status and hearing impairment in adults: A pilot study. by Tereza Grimmichova, Ludmila Verespejova, Zuzana Urbaniova, Martin Chovanec, Martin Hill, Radovan Bilek

“…However, some forms of hearing impairment, mostly mild, were very common in both studied groups.…”
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Effect of tranexamic acid dissolved in warm, cold, and room-temperature irrigation fluid on complications during and after TURP surgery: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial by Masoomeh Salehi, Behzad Imani, Shirdel Zandi, Hamed Haghiabi, Somayeh Souri

“…Abstract Background Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) surgery, as a common surgical technique for cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia, can often lead to various complications during and after the procedure. …”
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Investigation of Vibration Energy Harvesting in Multilayer Composite Plates with Anisotropic Piezoelectric Patches by Asghar Jamshiddoust, Morteza Karamooz Mahdiabadi, Amin Farrokhabadi

“…The investigation focuses on two common boundary conditions: cantilevered composite plate (CFFF) and all-four-edges clamped (CCCC), employing a combination of analytical techniques and numerical simulations. …”
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Patients Investigated for Elevated Liver Enzymes by Krikor Kichian, Ross Mclean, Leah M Gramlich, Robert J Bailey, Vincent G Bain

“…Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common diagnosis among patients referred to gastroenterology and hepatology clinics for the evaluation of elevated liver enzymes. …”
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Astrology as Sacred Ecological Knowledge in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition by Yulia Yu. Erendzhenova

“…Restoration of balance in man-nature interaction through the rational use of astrological knowledge for the common good predetermines the sacredness of ecological knowledge in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. …”
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Knowledge, Habits and Attitudes in Photoprotection to Prevent Skin Cancer by Asbely Yera Sánchez, Yanet Blanco Fleites, Yuleydi Alcaide Guardado, Mario Ávila Sánchez, Greta Margarita Arrechea García, Jacobo Cambil Martín

“…<strong>Foundation:</strong> skin cancer is one of the most common neoplasms, with an increase in the last two decades. …”
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Are Functional Performance Test Scores Better When Compared to Baseline or Contralateral Limb Scores Following LE Injury in Adolescent Athletes? by Edward Jones, Jessica Jochum, Hannah Corn, Michaela O'Brien, Melissa Parks, Jamal Armoush, Amanda Annee

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose This study aimed to compare common functional performance test scores from injured athletes at the time of release to RTP to both preseason baseline scores and to the contralateral limb. …”
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Tourism planning and development: The case of Portugal’s Norte region by Ana Paula Lopes, Filomena Soares

“…Comparing the forecast values in terms of overnight stays, tourists and revenue set by PENT, the reality showed that the results were a little bit far from the expected; however, the findings confirm the common perception that Portugal’s Norte region is still experiencing a trend towards growth as a tourist destination.…”
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Electrical Property of 3D Printed Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite Mesh Reflecting Surfaces by Kunyang Lin, Xiaofei Ma, Zhen Cui, Youwei Kang, Pengfei Huang, Huanxiao Li, Di Wu, Guanlong Su, Xiaoyong Tian

“…The reflecting surfaces of common mesh antennas are usually prepared by gold-plated molybdenum wire which is expensive and hard to produce. …”
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Assessment of the Nutritional Status of the Children with Acute Leukemia on Chemotherapy in Karbala City by Dheyaa Aldeen Nawfal Al-khateeb, Ali Hussein Al-hafidh, Usama Ahmed Hadi Al-jumaily

“… Acute leukemia is the most cancer has frequency in children, Malnutrition is one of the common complications of children with cancer, and malnutrition has been identified as a significant factor in treatment tolerance, increased morbidity, poor prognosis, reduced quality of life, and higher healthcare expenses. …”
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Central Diabetes Insipidus in Children and Adolescents: Twenty-Six Year Experience from a Single Centre by Hüseyin Anil Korkmaz, Ritika R Kapoor, Jennifer Kalitsi, Simon JB Aylwin, Charles R Buchanan, Ved Bhushan Arya

“…Surgery for craniopharyngioma was the most common underlying aetiology of CDI with ubiquitous occurrence of panhypopituitarism in these patients. …”
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Characterization, Disintegration, and Dissolution Analyses of Carrageenan-Based Hard-Shell Capsules Cross-Linked with Maltodextrin as a Potential Alternative Drug Delivery System by Muhammad Al Rizqi Dharma Fauzi, Pratiwi Pudjiastuti, Esti Hendradi, Riyanto Teguh Widodo, Mohd. Cairul Iqbal Mohd. Amin

“…Hard-shell capsules commonly consist of gelatin which is not a universal material considering it is extracted from animal parts. …”
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Comparative Study of Combined Steroid-Antibiotic Aural Pack versus Antibiotic Drop in Otitis Externa by Jayanta Saha, Debabrata Biswas, Tithi Debnath, Subhadeep Chowdhury

“… INTRODUCTION Otitis externa is an inflammatory condition of the skin of the external auditory canal that is characterized by generalized edema and erythema. It is a very common condition which is encountered in day to day outpatient services in the life of otolaryngologists. …”
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Comparison of computed tomography–guided core needle biopsy of pulmonary nodules performed with and without the coaxial technique by Qun-Qun Zhu, Li Zhang, Fengfei Xia, Yi-Bing Shi, Lei Zhu, Xian-Xian Liang

“…Introduction: Computed tomography (CT)-guided core needle biopsy (CNB) is a common method for diagnosing pulmonary nodules (PNs). …”
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Retrospective Cohort Analysis of Outpatient Antibiotic Use for Clostridioides difficile-Indicated Agents in British Columbia, from 2000 to 2018 by Ariana Saatchi, Sungeun Kim, Fawziah Marra

“…Clostridioides difficile (CDI) is the most common cause of nosocomial diarrheal infections. Historically, metronidazole was the first-line treatment, but guidelines now indicate oral vancomycin and fidaxomicin as primary antibiotics for initial episodes. …”
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Multistrategic Approaches in the Treatment of Acute Migraine During Pregnancy: The Effectiveness of Physiotherapy, Exercise, and Relaxation Techniques by Özge Baykan Çopuroğlu, Mehmet Çopuroğlu

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Migraine is a common neurological condition that significantly impacts quality of life, especially in women during their reproductive years. …”
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Life cycle assessment of electronic, electric and nonelectric detonators; a site-specific case for Czech Republic by Hana Brunhoferová, Tatiana Trecáková, Vladimír Kočí

“…The current study addresses this issue by evaluating the environmental footprint of three commonly used types of detonators—electronic, electric, and non-electric—through a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). …”
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Experimental and Computational Approaches for the Classification and Correlation of Temperament (Mizaj) and Uterine Dystemperament (Su’-I-Mizaj Al-Rahim) in Abnormal Vaginal Discha... by Arshiya Sultana, Wajeeha Begum, Rushda Saeedi, Khaleequr Rahman, Md Belal Bin Heyat, Faijan Akhtar, Ngo Tung Son, Hadaate Ullah

“…Our results showed that vaginal discharge is more common in warm general temperament and warm-wet dystemperament of the uterus. …”
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Sociodemographic and Lifestyle Factors in relation to Overweight Defined by BMI and “Normal-Weight Obesity” by Bodil Ohlsson, Jonas Manjer

“…The aim of the present study was to explore the associations between sociodemographic factors and smoking and alcohol habits and lower versus higher BMI (≥25 kg/m2) and to examine whether categorization into lean, NWO, and overweight leads to further information about sociodemographic and lifestyle associations, compared with the common categorization defined by BMI. A cohort of 17,724 participants (9,936 females, 56.1%) from the EpiHealth study, with a median age of 61 (53–67) years, was examined. …”
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Consolidating Medical Education in Sudan During War by Mohamed H. Taha, Nazik E. Husain, Wail Nuri Osman Mukhtar, Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla

“…Data synthesis identified common themes, challenges, and trends and suggested solutions for medical education in conflict zones. …”
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