Successful thoracoscopic-assisted resection of a functional paraganglioma in the mediastinum with extracorporeal circulation: a case report by Zhihui Yang, Xiaojie Huang, Danting Zhou, Tao Tang, Hengxing Liang, Wenliang Liu, Fenglei Yu, Chen Chen

“…The patient underwent comprehensive preoperative management, including oral α- and β-adrenergic blockade, preoperative arterial embolization, and intravenous fluid volume expansion, to optimize endocrine control. …”
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The dipeptide carnosine alleviates acute pancreatitis in an experimental model by Heresh Rezaei, Saeed Heidari, Mohammad Mehdi Ommati, Babak Taheri, Forouzan Khodaei, Mohammad Ali Dehghani, Ayeh Rowhanirad, Azadeh Veisi-Goshtasb, Zahra Honarpishefard, Negar Azarpira, Hossein Niknahad, Reza Heidari

“…The major pancreatic tissue histopathological changes in the current AP model were the infiltration of inflammatory cells to the pancreas tissue, fluid accumulation, and acinar cell vacuolization/necrosis (P<0.05). …”
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Magnetic resonance imaging-based deep learning for predicting subtypes of glioma by Zhen Yang, Zhen Yang, Peng Zhang, Yi Ding, Liyi Deng, Tong Zhang, Yong Liu

“…The models were developed based on five categories of preoperative T1-weighted, T1-weighted gadolinium contrast-enhanced, T2-weighted and T2-weighted fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (T1w, T1c, T2w and FLAIR) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of four sequences and mixed imaging of the four sequences, respectively. …”
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Geohazard features of the Gulf of Naples and Pontine Islands (Eastern Tyrrhenian Sea) by Francesca Budillon, Eleonora Martorelli, Alessandro Conforti, Giovanni De Falco, Alessandro Bosman, Gabriella Di Martino, Marco Firetto Carlino, Martina Misuraca, Sara Innangi, Martina Pierdomenico, Andrea Sposato, Renato Tonielli, Daniele Casalbore, Roberto Capperucci, Aida Maria Conte, Francesco G. Falese, Michela Ingrassia, Ennio Marsella, Cristian Montanaro, Eleonora Morelli, Roberto Sisinni, Francesco L. Chiocci

“…Additionally, bedforms, fluid seepages and creeping phenomena in the prodelta slopes suggest high morpho-tectonic and environmental dynamics.HighlightsThis article reports on the thematic maps developed along the Lazio – Campania offshore (Central-eastern Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy) within the framework of the Magic Project, based on geomorphological analysis of the HR Digital Elevation Model of the seafloor.Several classes of hazard-related elements have been identified offshore, mainly associated with high-gradient slopes, volcanic activity and intense morphodynamic processes.The entire suite of maps created in the context of the Magic Project serves as a valuable base of knowledge, extending to the national scale and benchmarks for future monitoring of critical sites and geo-hazard-related features, as well as for maritime spatial planning actions.…”
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Case report: Adult case of A20 haploinsufficiency suspected as neuro-Behçet disease by Harumi Shirai, Naoko Saito-Sato, Naoko Saito-Sato, Emiko Horiuchi, Hirotoshi Kikuchi, Saori Kadowaki, Hidenori Ohnishi, Takeshi Suzuki

“…He experienced transient episodes of diplopia over a short period, and brain magnetic resonance imaging T2 fluid-attenuated inversion recovery images revealed nonspecific hyperintensities in the cerebral white matter. …”
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Successful Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Abdominal Wall Necrosis Caused by a Perforated Ascending Colon Using the ABThera System by Kouki Imaoka, Takuya Yano, Yasuhiro Choda, Ko Oshita, Yuma Tani, Tetsushi Kubota, Michihiro Ishida, Daisuke Satoh, Masanori Yoshimitsu, Kanyu Nakano, Masao Harano, Hiroyoshi Matsukawa, Hitoshi Idani, Shigehiro Shiozaki, Masazumi Okajima

“…On admission, abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) showed fluid collection, an air pocket in the subcutaneous fat layer of the abdominal wall, and edematous changes in the adipose tissue in the peritoneum and abdominal wall. …”
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Aqueous humor metabolomic profiling identifies a distinct signature in pseudoexfoliation syndrome by Arturs Zemitis, Arturs Zemitis, Juris Vanags, Juris Vanags, Theresa Schiemer, Theresa Schiemer, Kristaps Klavins, Kristaps Klavins, Guna Laganovska, Guna Laganovska

“…Our study investigates whether metabolomics can provide insights into this ocular pathology.MethodsThe study included 183 patients undergoing cataract surgery at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital. 104 patients did not have PEXS, while 79 were diagnosed with the condition. Intraocular fluid samples from these patients were analyzed using targeted metabolite analysis, performed through HILIC liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry detection.ResultsThe aqueous humor of PEXS patients contains statistically significant higher levels of cystine (p &lt; 0.001), citrulline (p &lt; 0.001), phenylalanine (p = 0.041), tyrosine (p = 0.025), serine (p = 0.030), arginine (p = 0.017), lactic acid (p = 0.055), tryptophan (p = 0.055), and creatinine (p = 0.022). …”
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Immune imbalance in the pre-ovulatory follicular microenvironment of overweight and obese women during IVF by Yang Liu, Yiran Zhao, Chengliang Zhou, Hong Zhu, Jiexue Pan, Jing Fu, Hefeng Huang, Hui Lin, Li Jin

“…Serum was collected before ovulation induction, follicular fluid (FF) and aspirates were obtained during oocyte retrieval for flow cytometry, cytokines, hormone, and lipid profiles measurement. …”
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CT features with histopathological correlation in inflammatory versus benign & malignant neoplastic appendiceal mucoceles: a retrospective cross-sectional study by Kumail Khandwala, Nida Sajjad, Dawar Burhan Khan, Amyn A. Malik, Wasim Ahmed Memon, Muhammad Owais Rao, Nasir Ud Din, Faheemullah Khan, Khabab Abbasher Hussien Mohamed Ahmed

“…The appendix was evaluated for maximal luminal diameter, cystic dilatation, luminal attenuation, appendicolith, mural calcification and enhancement, periappendiceal fat stranding and fluid. CT findings were compared by use of Mann-Whitney U and Fisher’s exact tests. …”
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Importance of early use of tolvaptan in hyponatremic acutely decompensated heart failure patients, a retrospective study by Rarsari Soerarso, Emir Yonas, Silfi Pauline Sirait, Dian Yaniarti Hasanah, Sunu Budhi Raharjo, Bambang Budi Siswanto, Maarten J. Cramer, Pim van der Harst, Marish I. F. J. Oerlemans

“…Decrease in cardiac output and systemic blood pressure triggers activation of renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system, antidiuretic hormone, and norepinephrine due to the perceived hypovolemia. Fluid-overloaded heart failure patients are commonly treated with loop diuretics, acutely decompensated heart failure patients tend to be less responsive to conventional oral doses of a loop diuretic, while other different diuretics could work in different part of nephron circulation system. …”
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Surface modification of AISI 316L stainless steel by applying single and multilayer coatings: Study of elastic modulus and antibacterial properties by Bahare Soltani, Sayed Mahmood Rabiee, Salman Nourouzi, Seyed Jamal Hosseinipour, Simindokht Khademjafari

“…Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) revealed that the 24-h release of Zn2+, Mg2+, and Ni2+ ions from the samples was within the allowable range when immersed in simulated body fluid (SBF). Corrosion measurements indicated the formation of a galvanic cell due to the layers in the coated samples, and the substrate did not corrode until the coating was fully degraded.…”
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Acute Abdomen as a Clinical Presentation of COVID-19-Associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children by Elmira Hajiesmaeil Memar, Fatemeh Tahghighi, Sedigheh Yousefzadegan, Parisa Sadeghirad, Ashraf Mousavi, Ramin Zare Mahmoudabadi, Hossein Saeidi, Mehri Ayati, Sahar Naderi, Sara Memarian, Seyedmusa Zeinalabedin, Bahar Ashjaei, Hojatollah Raji, Leila Tahernia, Hosein Alimadadi, Vahid Ziaee

“…Additionally, maculopapular rash and edema of the extremities were common presentations. Free fluid on abdominal ultrasound or computerized tomography (CT) scan was observed in all patients. …”
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Intraoperative haemodynamic optimisation using the Hypotension Prediction Index and its impact on tissular perfusion: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Javier Ripollés-Melchor, Ane Abad-motos, Juan Victor Lorente, Ignacio Jimenez, Alejandra Becerra, Wilbert Wesselink, Francesca Reguant, Irene Mojarro, Maria de los Angeles Fuentes, Elizabeth Agudelo, Francisco Herrero-Machancoses, Paula Callejo, Joan Bosch, Manuel Ignacio Monge

“…This study aims to determine whether a treatment protocol based on the prevention of arterial hypotension using the HPI algorithm reduces the duration and severity of intraoperative hypotension compared with the recommended goal-directed fluid therapy strategy and may improve tissue oxygenation and organ perfusion.Methods and analysis We will conduct a multicentre, randomised, controlled trial (N=80) in high-risk surgical patients scheduled for elective major abdominal surgery. …”
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Numerical simulation of Stephan blowing impacts on thermally laminated 3D flow of MHD trihybrid nanofluid with Soret and Dufour effects by Noureddine Elboughdiri, Munawar Abbas, Hamdi Ayed, Abir Mouldi, Nahid Fatima, Dilsora Abduvalieva, Mohamed Said, Ibrahim Mahariq, Ahmed S. Hendy, Ahmed M. Galal

“…This sophisticated study is essential to improving heat transfer efficiency in industrial processes involving intricate fluid flows under magnetic fields, such as nuclear reactor cooling systems, electronic device cooling systems, and aeronautical engineering. …”
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Prenatal ultrasound phenotype of fetuses with recurrent 1q21.1 deletion and duplication syndrome by Fengyang Wang, Huijuan Peng, Guiyu Lou, Yanxin Ren, Shixiu Liao

“…ObjectiveOur study aimed to collect fetuses with recurrent 1q21.1 deletion or duplication syndrome for systematic clinical phenotype analysis to further delineate the intrauterine phenotype features of the two reciprocal syndromes.MethodsPrenatal samples, including amniotic fluid and chorionic villus samples, were obtained by amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling at our center, respectively. …”
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Surgical interventions for simple phakic fovea-splitting rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: a comparative study of scleral buckling and pars plana vitrectomy by Haiqin Zhu, Qintuo Pan, Zhaoliang Zhang, Zhaoliang Zhang, Zongduan Zhang, Zongduan Zhang, Xiaoyin Ma, Xiaoyin Ma, Xuting Hu, Xuting Hu

“…The incidences of ocular hypertension, epiretinal proliferation, cystoid macular edema, and persistent subretinal fluid in the SB group were 37.3% (p = 0.059), 5.9% (p = 0.034), 3.9% (p = 0.051), and 74.5% (p &lt; 0.001), respectively, whereas in the PPV group they were 56.0, 20.0, 16.0, and 22.0%, respectively. …”
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Potential Virulence and Survival of Acid-Resistant Bacillus cereus KS100Bc Isolated from Foodservice Establishments in Korea by Seung Min Kim, Daekeun Hwang, Hyun Jung Kim

“…The KS100Bc survived in simulated gastric fluid (SGF) at pH 2.0 for 120 min, which is a major host barrier against exogenous microorganisms. …”
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The Protective Effects of Maresin 1 in the OVA-Induced Asthma Mouse Model by Guochun Ou, Qin Liu, Chengxiu Yu, Xiaoju Chen, Wenbo Zhang, Yong Chen, Tao Wang, Yongqiang Luo, Guolu Jiang, Mingmei Zhu, Hongmei Li, Mei Zeng

“…Mice were sacrificed 24 hours after the end of the last challenge, and serum, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), and lung tissue were collected for further analysis. …”
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Silicone Oil Emulsification after Vitrectomy for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment by Jian Yu, Yuan Zong, Chunhui Jiang, Haohao Zhu, Guohua Deng, Gezhi Xu

“…The first 2 mL of washing out fluid after SO removal was collected, and used for the measurement of the size and number of SO droplets using a Multisizer® 3 Coulter counter (Beckman Coulter, USA). …”
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MINERALOGY AND ORE FORMATION CONDITIONS OF THE NAILY GOLD DEPOSIT (SOUTH URALS) by A.D. Smirnitskaya, E.A. Rozhkova, E.V. Belogub, K.A. Novoselov, M.V. Zabotina, M.A. Rassomakhin

“…The formation temperature of chlorite from ore-bearing metasomatites is 339–392 °C. Fluid inclusions in quartz, calcite and albite are homogenized at a temperature range of 162–377 °C. …”
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