Current Updates on Molecular Diagnostic Assays Used for Detection of <i>Candida auris</i>: A Systematic Review by River Chun-Wai Wong, Alfred Lok-Hang Lee, Ingrid Yu-Ying Cheung, Viola Chi-Ying Chow, Margaret Ip, Christopher Koon-Chi Lai

“…This review summarized the key updates on three categories, including (i) sample pre-extraction procedures and nucleic acid extraction, including magnetic, bead-beating, mechanical, chemical, thermal, and column-based protocols; (ii) commercial molecular assays; and (iii) laboratory-developed tests (LDTs). …”
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Acupuncture treatment of restless legs syndrome: a randomized clinical controlled study protocol based on PET-CT and fMRI by Lin Tang, Na Zhao, Xiaolin Gao, Jinjin Li, Xintong Yu, Ruilong Liang, Chen Xie, Lutong Li, Qianqian Wang, Wenjia Yang

“…The objective evaluation tools will be polysomnography, positron emission tomography–computed tomography (PET-CT), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) of the brain. All adverse effects will be assessed by the Treatment Emergent Symptom Scale. …”
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Molecular mobility and dielectric properties of dendronized side chain liquid crystalline polyamines with benzoate groups as lateral spacers by Xavier Montané, Robert Graf, Borja Pascual-José, Roberto Teruel-Juanes, Jordi Guardià, Marta Giamberini, José Antonio Reina, Amparo Ribes-Greus

“…Following these premises, in this work we report on the characterization of side chain liquid crystalline polyamines synthesized by chemical modification of poly[2-(aziridin-1-yl)ethanol] (PAZE) with lateral benzoate groups and the dendron 3,4,5-tris[4-(n-dodecan-1-yloxy)benzyloxy]benzoate (TAP) by using the following techniques: liquid and solid-state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Polarized Optical Microscopy (POM) and Dielectric Thermal Analysis (DETA). …”
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Ensemble learning based sustainable approach to rebuilding metal structures prediction by Tetiana Vlasenko, Taras Hutsol, Vitaliy Vlasovets, Szymon Glowacki, Tomasz Nurek, Iryna Horetska, Savelii Kukharets, Yuriy Firman, Olexandra Bilovod

“…This paper uses machine learning (ML) in order to solve the problem of predicting the reusability of construction steel based on the determination of its yield strength by a non-destructive magnetic method. This will give an opportunity to make informed decisions when using this steel again. …”
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Growth of the prefrontal cortical glioblastoma altered cognitive and emotional behaviors via mediating miRNAs and GABA-A receptor signaling pathways in rats by Sepide Nateghi, Ameneh Rezayof, Fatemeh Kouhkan, Ladan Delphi, Yavar Bagheri Davisaraei, Fatemeh Rostami, Fatemeh Tirgar, Houri Sepehri

“…The implantation of C6 cells into the mPFC induced GBM in this brain region (referred to as the mPFC-GBM) in male Wistar rats via stereotaxic surgery, as confirmed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining. …”
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Medial and Lateral Meniscus Posterior Root Tears with an Intact Anterior Cruciate Ligament by Yuki Okazaki, Takayuki Furumatsu, Yuya Kodama, Yoshinori Matsumoto, Motoki Takahashi, Toshifumi Ozaki

“…At presentation, three days after the injury, physical examination revealed signs of meniscal injury without ACL rupture. Magnetic resonance imaging showed PRTs of both menisci and damaged cartilage, especially on the medial femoral condyle and lateral tibial plateau. …”
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Embosphere Size Selection and Dilution Rate in Preoperative Tumor Embolization of the External Carotid Artery System Using a Small-diameter Catheter by Takao HASHIMOTO, Yusuke ARAI, Hirofumi OKADA, Muneaki KIKUNO, Hiroki SAKAMOTO, Kyosuke MATSUNAGA, Michihiro KOHNO

“…For 195 blood vessels in 107 patients (84 with meningioma and 23 with schwannoma), embolization was carried out using a 30-fold dilution of Embosphere 300-500 μm when the provocative test was negative and a 60-fold dilution of Embosphere 500-700 μm when the test was positive or when there was a risk of migration into neurotrophic vessels. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging after embolization revealed a reduced enhancement effect in 69.1% of cases. …”
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Combined morphology and radiomics of intravoxel incoherent movement as a predictive model for the pathologic complete response before neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with brea... by Yunyan Zheng, Hui Zhang, Huijian Chen, Yang Song, Ping Lu, Mingping Ma, Mengbo Lin, Muzhen He

“…Radiomics and conventional magnetic resonance imaging features analysis were performed. …”
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Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis; a distinctive presentation with myocarditis and autoimmune haemolytic anaemia: case report by Doaa Abdulwahab Mohammed Ayish, Fatma Ayish, Asayel Khamjan, Amal. H. Mohamed, Nagla Abdalghani, Osama Albasheer

“…Physical examination revealed bilateral basal crepitation and mononeuritis multiplex.DiagnosisThe peripheral blood smear revealed red blood cells of different sizes and shapes (dimorphic features), more eosinophils, low hemoglobin, and higher lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) revealed global hypokinesia and features suggestive of myocarditis. …”
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Influence of the carboxylate anion on the CO2 absorption mechanism using based-imidazolium ionic liquids by Diana Murillo-Criado, Fernando Aguilar-Galindo, Isabel Serrano, Miguel A. Gonzalez, Emilia Tojo, Inmaculada Suárez, Baudilio Coto, Maria Jose Tenorio

“…The efficacy of the capture process was assessed by quantifying the formation of an IL-CO₂ adduct using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy (ATR-IR). …”
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Prepancreatic postduodenal portal vein discovered in a pediatric patient undergoing total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation: a case report and review of literature by Muhammed Ali Colak, Andrew T. Trout, Christie Heinzman, A Jay Freeman, A Jay Freeman, Sara K. Rasmussen, Sara K. Rasmussen, Maisam Abu-El-Haija, Jaimie D. Nathan, Jaimie D. Nathan

“…Genetic workup for hereditary causes of pancreatitis was negative. Preoperative magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography did not identify an abnormal course of the PV. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Higher‐Order Ionospheric Delay on PPP Long‐Term Coordinate Time Series and Residual Modeling Using Horizontal Gradients and RINEX Data by Kaichun Yang, Weiping Jiang, Zhao Li, Xin Ding, Ran Lu

“…Additionally, signals traveling along the magnetic field direction induce phase delays, with equatorial regions experiencing more frequent and intense ionospheric activity. …”
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Enhanced Visual Attentional Modulation in Patients with Inherited Peripheral Retinal Degeneration in the Absence of Cortical Degeneration by Sónia Ferreira, Andreia Carvalho Pereira, Bruno Quendera, Aldina Reis, Eduardo Duarte Silva, Miguel Castelo-Branco

“…Our study was aimed at determining the effect of genetically determined peripheral retinal dystrophy caused by Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) on visual cortical function and tested the recruitment of attentional mechanisms using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). We included thirteen patients and twenty-two age- and gender-matched controls. …”
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Successful Multimodal Management of an Aggressive Functional Gonadotropic Pituitary Macroadenoma by Jeffrey J. Feng, MS, Sophie M. Cannon, MD, Stephanie K. Cheok, MD, Mark S. Shiroishi, MD, Kyle M. Hurth, MD, PhD, Anna J. Mathew, MD, Gabriel Zada, MD, John D. Carmichael, MD

“…Case Report: A 54-year-old man presented with gradually worsening vision over 1 year. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a 5.2-cm sellar and suprasellar mass with cavernous sinus invasion, mass effect on the optic chiasm, and extension into the sphenoid sinus, nasal cavity, and clivus. …”
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Optimally Located Subconductors and Phases to Achieve Transmission Lines With High Natural Power and Narrow Corridor Width by Mushfiqul Abedin Khan, Easir Arafat, Saikat Chowdhury, Mona Ghassemi

“…Moreover, for these optimally designed transmission lines, 1) corona loss, 2) audible noise, 3) radio and television interferences, 4) location of shield wires, and 5) electric and magnetic fields under these lines are calculated and compared with them for conventional lines. …”
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Quantitative Characterization of Pore Connectivity and Movable Fluid Distribution of Tight Sandstones: A Case Study of the Upper Triassic Chang 7 Member, Yanchang Formation in Ordo... by Boli Wang, Xisen Zhao, Wen Zhou, Bin Chang, Hao Xu

“…In this paper, multiple techniques including high-pressure mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and microcomputer tomography scanning (micro-CT) were used for the quantitative characterization of pore structure, pore connectivity, and movable fluid distribution. …”
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Advancements in Managing Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity: Insights from Interventional Clinical Trials by Zhao M, Zhang X, Zhou D, Song J

“…Advanced monitoring techniques, including global longitudinal strain (GLS)-guided echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and novel biomarkers (cfDNA, microRNA), showed promise in early AIC detection. …”
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Fullerene-containing modifier of magnetoactive elastomer by М.A. Vasilyeva, F.Yu. Sharikov, I.A. Bogdanov

“…Magnetoactive elastomer is a functional material whose properties are controlled by the parameters of the external magnetic field. A modifier that creates ordered structures with controlled nanoscale morphology is capable of intensifying the ability of a material to transfer charge.The modifier was obtained by dissociating C60 fullerene in eugenol at an elevated temperature in a water bath for 6 h. …”
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Research on the basic theory and application of enhanced recovery in tight sandstone gas reservoirs by Gao Shusheng, Ye Liyou, Liu Huaxun, Zhang Jianzhong, Zhu Wenqing, An Weiguo

“…This study employs a comprehensive approach integrating mercury injection, nuclear magnetic resonance, micro-model visualization, and simulation experiments of displacement and inter-layer seepage flow, alongside foundational seepage theories, to systematically explore the characteristics of tight sandstone gas reservoirs, seepage patterns, and methods for improving gas recovery. …”
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Clinical Outcome of Achilles Tendon Rupture Repaired by a Modified Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Suturing by Qi X, Zheng D, Lei Z, Yu J, Qiu X, Chen Y

“…At the final follow-up, the average AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score and ATRS were 95.5 and 90.0, respectively. The final magnetic resonance imaging showed continuity and thicker regeneration of the tendon.Conclusion: The modified percutaneous repair of the Achilles tendon is an effective procedure which yields good functional outcome with few complications, and it could be widely promoted in clinical practice.Keywords: Achilles tendon, acute rupture, percutaneous repair, minimally invasive technique, clinical outcome…”
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