The value of FDG-PET/CT metabolic parameters and treatment metabolic response in predicting long-term survival of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma by Abbas Yousefikoma, Mohamad Mehdi Karimy Taha

“…All subjects were followed up for 2 years to assess progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). …”
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A dual binder concept for 3D printing ink: Triggered polymerization for rapid stiffening and carbonation for final strength by Sebastian Remke, Sharu Bhagavathi Kandy, Olivia Rindle, Gaurav Sant, Torben Gädt

“…We combine an organic binder system based on free radical polymerization of acrylic acid with an inorganic binder system based on the carbonation of calcium hydroxide. …”
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Comparison of clinician- and patient-reported outcome measures in 95 abdominoplasty cases using BODY-Q and MCCRO-Q by Samuel Thomas Kitching, Claudia Rocco, Rachel Harwood, Gary Ross

“…Abstract/Summary: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and clinician-reported outcome measures (CROMs) are not routinely compared and they could be used to assess outcomes and aid patient selection and informed consent.Between July 2016 and February 2020, we performed a cohort study comparing PROM versus CROM scores in 95 abdominoplasty cases with all patients undergoing psychological assessment using the Royal Free Hospital and Centre for Appearance Research (RoFCAR) screening tool.Patients and clinicians described significantly improved outcomes from an abdominoplasty procedure (p<0.001; p<0.001), and patients also derived psychological benefits with improved RoFCAR scores (p<0.001). …”
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Synthesis and Spectroscopic and Biological Activities of Zn(II) Porphyrin with Oxygen Donors by Gauri Devi Bajju, Sujata Kundan, Madhulika Bhagat, Deepmala Gupta, Ashu Kapahi, Geeta Devi

“…Results of investigation of the physicochemical properties of zinc complexes containing substituted phenols as axial ligand having general formula [X-Zn-t(p-CH3) PP] [where X = different phenolates as axial ligand] in impurity-free organic solvent are presented. The four-coordinated zinc porphyrin accepts one axial ligand in 1 : 1 molar ratio to form five-coordinated complex, which is purified by column chromatography and characterized by physicochemical, biological evaluation and TGA/DTA studies. …”
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CD34 evaluation of microvasculature in lung adenocarcinoma and its microvascular density predicts postoperative tumor recurrence by Zijian Qiu, Jiaji Wu, Guanchao Pang, Xia Xu, Jun Lin, Pingli Wang

“…Survival analysis suggested that patients with high MVD had higher disease-free survival (log-rank P = 0.005) and overall survival (log-rank P = 0.004) compared to patients with low MVD. …”
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Renal Heme Oxygenase-1 Induction with Hemin Augments Renal Hemodynamics, Renal Autoregulation, and Excretory Function by Fady T. Botros, Leszek Dobrowolski, L. Gabriel Navar

“…Heme oxygenases (HO-1; HO-2) catalyze conversion of heme to free iron, carbon monoxide, and biliverdin/bilirubin. …”
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Efficacy and safety of reduced-port laparoscopic surgery versus conventional laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer by Zhi-min Liu, Qi-jun Yao, Fengyun Pei, Fang He, Yandong Zhao, Jun Huang

“…There were no statistically significant differences in overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) between the two groups (P value was 0.773 and 0.579 respectively). …”
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Effect of Cooking Oil on the Fatty Acid Profile of Beef Sausage Fortified with Edible Deboned Meat Waste by Babatunde O. Alao, Andrew B. Falowo, Elizabeth Bosede Aladejana

“…The proximate analysis results revealed significant differences (P<0.05) in fat, fat free dry matter (FFDM), and moisture contents across the treatment. …”
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Awake thoracic surgery for lung cancer treatment: where we are and future perspectives—our experience and review of literature by Giovanni Mugnaini, Simone Tombelli, Antonio Burlone, Stefano Bongiolatti, Domenico Viggiano, Rossella Indino, Ottavia Salimbene, Lavinia Gatteschi, Luca Voltolini, Alessandro Gonfiotti

“…Median Overall Survival and Disease-Free Survival were 11 months. Conclusions Awake lung resections are a feasible way to perform a minimally invasive surgical procedure in NSCLC patients, with low risk of conversion to open surgery.…”
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A Mechanism Exploration of Metabolic Syndrome Causing Nodular Thyroid Disease by Zexin Li, Lili Zhang, Yingshi Huang, Peixuan Yang, Wencan Xu

“…After matching age, gender, UA, Cr, TSH, free triiodothyronine (FT3), thyroxine (FT4), WBC, NE, LY, Mo, NE/LY, LY/Mo, and Mo/HDL by PSM, no significant difference of the prevalence of TNs was found between MS and non-MS groups. …”
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The Effectiveness and Safety of Tibial-Sided Osteotomy for Fibula Untethering in Lateral Close-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy: A Novel Technique with Video Illustration by Keun Young Choi, Man Soo Kim, Yong In

“…These fibula untethering procedures are technically demanding and not free from the risk of neurovascular injuries. Our novel fibula untethering technique, tibial-sided osteotomy (TSO) near the proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ), aims to reduce technical demands and the risk of injury to the peroneal nerve and popliteal neurovascular structures. …”
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5‐Hydroxymethylcytosine Profiles of cfDNA in Urine as Diagnostic, Differential Diagnosis and Prognostic Markers for Multiple Myeloma by Weiwei Xie, Xuehui Li, Hangyu Chen, Jinlin Chu, Lei Zhang, Bo Tang, Wenrong Huang, Linlin Li, Jian Lin, Yujun Dong

“…ABSTRACT Background An effective urine‐based method for the diagnosis, differential diagnosis and prognosis of multiple myeloma (MM) has not yet been developed. Urine cell‐free DNA (cfDNA) carrying cancer‐specific genetic and epigenetic aberrations may enable a noninvasive “liquid biopsy” for diagnosis and monitoring of cancer. …”
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ASSESSING THE EFFICACY OF CLOUD SERVICES FOR DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS by Tetiana V. Bondarenko, Nadia M. Stetsenko, Volodymyr P. Stetsenko, Halyna V. Tkachuk

“…This determination is grounded in their extensive functionality, provision of free accounts, and user-friendly interfaces. Analysis of domain ratings further highlighted the popularity of Sway, Canva, and Prezi, underscoring the pronounced demand for these platforms among users. …”
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أنماط الافادة من شبکات التواصل الاجتماعیة و المهنیة لدى عینة من أعضاء هیئة التدریس بالجامعات المصریة... by د. اسماء محمد السید

“…The most positive forms of participation in the study community for the use ofsocial and professional networks varied between the access to news andinformation, learning new things through social networks, free expression ofopinion, enable overcoming the barrier of shyness between students andfaculty, and holding fruitful meetings and meetings With colleagues remotely,in addition to social networks as a means of communication and informationexchange, it is one of the most important educational tools to improve theeducational process.3. …”
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Simultaneous Determination of Mineral Nutrients and Toxic Metals in M. stenopetala from Southern Ethiopia: A Comparative Study of Three Cultivating Areas Using MP-AES by Ashenafi Shemnsa, Wondimeneh Dubale Adane, Merid Tessema, Endale Tesfaye, Gizaw Tesfaye

“…Notably, the absence of toxic elements in the MP-AES procedure highlights the safety and reliability of M. stenopetala leaves and seeds as valuable, contamination-free sources of essential nutrients.…”
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Sex steroid hormones mediate the association between neonicotinoids and obesity among children and adolescents by Qian Su, Jinzhu Luo, You Zhou, Miao Liu, Shaohua Zeng, Yin Li, Jieying Gao

“…Mediation analysis was used to assess potential mediators of sex steroid hormones, including testosterone (T), estradiol (E2), T/E2, sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), and free androgen index (FAI). Results: Clothianidin (β = −0.29, 95 % CI: −0.57, −0.01) and N-desmethyl-acetamiprid (β = −0.19, 95 % CI: −0.35, −0.03) were associated with reduced VFI z-score. …”
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Nontyphoidal Salmonella Gastroenteritis in a Tertiary Children’s Hospital in Southern China: Characteristics and Dietary Considerations by Lu Ren, Min Yang, Lanlan Geng, Peiyu Chen, Huan Chen, Sitang Gong, Ding-You Li

“…Forty-one (28.9%) and 9 (6.3%) children improved with a lactose-free diet and hypoallergenic formula, respectively, when diarrhea persisted for more than a week. …”
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Effects of post-mortem aging process on characteristic water-soluble taste-active precursors in yellow-feathered broilers by Na Xu, Xianming Zeng, Lingyun Li, Xinyue Zhang, Peng Wang, Minyi Han, Xinglian Xu

“…In order to explore the effect of post-mortem aging on water-soluble flavor precursors of chicken, pH, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) degradation, flavor nucleosides, free amino acids and water-soluble low molecular weight peptides were determined using Qingyuan partridge yellow-feathered broilers as material during 0–4 °C post-mortem aging in 48 h. …”
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Paratesticular Serous Borderline Tumor in a Pediatric Patient by Itzel Araceli Ortiz Meza, Marco Antonio Ponce Camacho, Rodolfo Franco Márquez, Mauricio Delgado Morquecho, Raquel Garza Guajardo, Oralia Barboza Quintana

“…In the few cases reported, the prognosis is usually favorable after surgical resection, with disease-free follow-up for up to 18 years.…”
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Ancient and contemporary shellfish cultivation practices bolster bivalve communities and diversity‐biomass relationships by Kieran D. Cox, Hailey L. Davies, Ben Millard‐Martin, Morgan Black, Margot Hessing‐Lewis, Nicole F. Smith, Francis Juanes, Sarah E. Dudas

“…We propose that an ecosystem‐wide management approach that considers multiple bivalve species, ecological processes and socio‐cultural practices will elevate the conservation and cultivation of marine resources. Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.…”
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