The Regulation Effect of α7nAChRs and M1AChRs on Inflammation and Immunity in Sepsis by Song Hu, Yundong Wang, Hongbing Li

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Medial sural artery perforator free flap for small- to medium-sized defects in head and neck reconstruction: a suitable replacement for radial forearm free flap by Yulian Zhang, Keran Pan, Jian Wu, Xi Tang

“…A dominant perforator of the medial sural artery emerges constantly near the point which is approximately 15 cm from the popliteal fossa center vertically, and 3 cm from the postor midline of the leg horizontally. …”
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When is synthetic sufficient? Ethical considerations and alternatives in simulation-based ultrasound education by Andrea J. Doyle, Claire M. Condron

“…In response to these challenges, the principles of Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement (the 3Rs) have emerged as guiding standards to minimise the impact of animal use in research and education. …”
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Moments that matter: childhood pain treatment shapes pain for life—we can do better every time in every child by Rebeccah Slater, Suellen Walker, Christopher Eccleston, Carlo Bellieni, Tanvi Hirekodi, Ricardo Carbajal, Lucinda Smart, William Laughey, Maria M. Cobo, Stefan Friedrichsdorf

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The Association of Arterial Pulse Wave Velocity with Internal Carotid Artery Blood Flow in Healthy Subjects: A Pilot Study by Salahaden R. Sultan

“…Pulse wave velocity has emerged as a valuable non-invasive method for assessing arterial stiffness. …”
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Study on Impact Tendency of Coal and Rock Mass Based on Different Stress Paths by Chengliang Zhang, Danyong Ye, Ping Yang, Shunchuan Wu, Chao Wang

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Anthracycline-induced arrhythmias in breast cancer therapy: A meta-analysis of single-arm trials. by Tao Ran, Jinyao Chen, Qiurui She, Yi Mu, Min Zhang, Min Mao, Zhong Zuo, Juan Li

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>As of 2020, breast cancer has emerged as the predominant cause of cancer incidence globally. …”
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tPA-MMP-9 Axis Plays a Pivotal Role in Mobilization of Endothelial Progenitor Cells from Bone Marrow to Circulation and Ischemic Region for Angiogenesis by Steve Leu, Yuan-Ji Day, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Hon-Kan Yip

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Female Sex as a Thromboembolic Risk Factor in the Era of Nonvitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants by Mariacarla Gallù, Giulia Marrone, Jacopo Maria Legramante, Antonino De Lorenzo, Nicola Di Daniele, Annalisa Noce

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The prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder and its correlation with health beliefs among medical students by Mohammad Amiri, Zahra Mehmannavaz Mikal, Elham Sadeghi, Ahmad Khosravi

“…Furthermore, the variables of educational level, impoverished economic status, and anxiety induced by the COVID-19 pandemic emerged as significant predictors of elevated scores on the PTSD scale. …”
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Characterization of Clinical Isolates of Enterococci with Special Reference to Glycopeptide Susceptibility at a Tertiary Care Center of Eastern Nepal by Aasish Karna, Ratna Baral, Basudha Khanal

“…Enterococci, once considered as a harmless commensal of intestine, have now emerged as medically important pathogens and are associated with both community-acquired and nosocomial infections. …”
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Patient experiences of an ankle fracture and the most important factors in their recovery: a qualitative interview study by Rebecca Samantha Kearney, Rebecca McKeown, David R Ellard, Zi Heng Liew

“…The age range of participants was 21–75 years with a mean of 51.6 years. Eight themes emerged from the data during analysis; mobility, loss of independence, healthcare, psychological effects, social and family life, ankle symptoms, sleep disturbance and fatigue, and activities of daily living. …”
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Patterns Of HRCT In Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis At A Tertiary Care Hospital by Sohail Anwar, Arsalan Nawaz, Imran Ahmed Moinuddin, Muhammad Kashif, Asim Mumtaz, Muhammad Ijaz Bhatti

“… Abstract: Background: With the advancement in biomedical engineering and imaging technology, HRCT scan has emerged as more effective tool than standard1computed tomography scan & traditional chest radiography in detecting pulmonary pathologies including pulmonary tuberculosis. …”
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Consumer acceptance of protein beverage ingredients: Less is more by D. Rovai, M.E. Watson, D.M. Barbano, M.A. Drake

“…Consumer sentiment from focus groups was compiled and grouped based on themes that emerged across multiple focus groups. Consumers placed the highest importance on the amount of protein followed by protein type in protein beverages. …”
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Impact assessment of planned and unplanned urbanization on land surface temperature in Afghanistan using machine learning algorithms: a path toward sustainability by Sajid Ullah, Xiuchen Qiao, Aqil Tariq

“…Abstract The increasing trend in land surface temperature (LST) and the formation of urban heat islands (UHIs) has emerged as a persistent challenge for urban planners and decision-makers. …”
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Type II Diabetes Patients under Sildenafil Citrate: Case Series Showing Benefits and a Side Effect by Livia M. Zimmermann, Mauricio S. Baptista, João Paulo Tardivo, Maria A. Pinhal

“…The patient with pulmonary hypertension experienced one severe hypoglycemia episode and had to be taken to an emergency room. Conclusion. Type 2 diabetic patients may benefit from the use of a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor in order to improve the microcirculatory perfusion as well as glycemic control. …”
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Validity and Reliability of Dynamic and Functional Balance Tests in People Aged 19-54: A Systematic Review by Kim J Lesch, Sanni Tuomisto, Heikki O Tikkanen, Mika Venojärvi

“…Comparing one-arm and two-arm functional reach tests, the one-arm reach test emerged as a more suitable option for evaluating dynamic balance among young adults. …”
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Parental Involvement in the Transition from Paediatric to Adult Care for Youth with Chronic Illness: A Scoping Review of the North American Literature by Bryn Badour, Amanda Bull, Abha A. Gupta, Raza M. Mirza, Christopher A. Klinger

“…Thematic content analysis was conducted on 30 articles meeting the following inclusion criteria: (1) published in English between 2010 and 2022, (2) conducted in Canada or the United States, (3) considered adolescents with chronic conditions transitioning to adult care, (4) family being noted in the title or abstract, and (5) patient populations of study not being defined by delays in cognitive development, nor mental illness. Three themes emerged from the literature: the impacts of maintaining parental involvement during transition to adult care for patients, parents experiencing feeling loss of stability and support surrounding the transition of their child’s care, and significant nonmedical life events occurring for youths at the time of transition of care. …”
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Social determinants of student mental health before and after the Beirut port explosion: two cross-sectional studies by Julia Scheuring, Tania Bosqui

“…Findings indicate that mental health interventions for college students in Lebanon should include addressing financial stress, and that further research is needed to identify protective factors during acute emergencies.…”
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SLFCNet: an ultra-lightweight and efficient strawberry feature classification network by Wenchao Xu, Yangxu Wang, Jiahao Yang

“…This indicates that the model can smoothly run on edge devices, ensuring real-time performance. Thus, it emerges as a novel solution for the automation and management of strawberry harvesting, providing real-time performance and presenting a new solution for the automatic management of strawberry picking.…”
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