Enhancing stone expulsion: The efficacy of combined medical therapy with tamsulosin and dexamethasone in renal colic patients by Reza Kazemi, Mohammad Shahrashoub, Amir Javid, Narjes Saberi, Pouria Ghasemi, Saina Paymannejad

“…This study aimed to assess the efficacy of combined medical expulsive therapy (MET) with intravenous dexamethasone and oral tamsulosin compared to tamsulosin alone in the frequency and duration of distal ureteral stone expulsion. Materials and Methods: This prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial with 1:1 balanced randomization was conducted from September 2022 to March 2023 at Al-Zahra Hospital, a tertiary care facility affiliated with Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. …”
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Optimization of Enzymatic Hydrolysis Process, Structural Characterization and Antioxidant Activity Analysis of Gastrodia elata Polysaccharide by Yunfei HU, De ZHOU, Qinglan ZENG, Jinsong HE, Ming ZHAO, Qingyan TANG

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Correlation of serum C - reactive protein with clinical parameters in diabetic patients having chronic periodontitis before and after treatment by Arkhawan Ali Abdulhaq, Ziwar Ahmed Salih, Solaf Abdulqadir Mustafa

“…The present study was performed to determine whether presence of periodontitis and non-surgical periodontal therapy could influence the serum levels of CRP in type II diabetes mellitus disease patients. Materials and methods: A total of 60 subjects were selected for study. …”
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Multiclass Supervised Learning Approach for SAR-COV2 Severity and Scope Prediction: SC2SSP Framework by Shaik Khasim Saheb, B. Narayanan, T.V. Narayana Rao

“…Although a CT scan is the most common method for diagnosis, CXR is the most frequently utilized since it is more accessible, quicker, and less expensive. Materials and Methods: In this manuscript, the proposed model SC2SSP is a multiclass supervised learning technique that aims to predict the scope and severity of the SAR-COV2 virus using data on confirmed cases and deaths. …”
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Correlation of Platelet Indices with Severity of Gastroesophageal Varices in Patients of Liver Cirrhosis: A Research Protocol by Parav Tantia, Sourya Acharya

“…Aim: To study the association and correlation of platelet indices with the severity of gastroesophageal varices in patients with liver cirrhosis. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study will be conducted in the Medicine OPD/IPD of Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital (AVBRH), Wardha, Maharashtra, India from May 2023 to May 2025, involving 64 patients who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Serum Carboxy-terminal Cross-linking Telopeptide Fragments of Type-2 Collagen Level in the General Population: A Pilot Study by Rajat Khanna, Divyam Jindal, Sudhir Singh

“…Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the serum carboxy-terminal cross-linking telopeptide fragments of type-2 collagen (sCTX-II) level in normal healthy young and middle-aged individuals. Materials and Methods: Normal healthy adults were included as the participants in this study (175 participants). …”
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USING A DIDACTIC TOOL WITH IT-SUPPORT FOR TEACHING GEOGRAPHY IN A SPECIAL SCHOOL IN SLOVAKIA by Viktor Hladush, Slávka Bendíková, Barbora Kovačova, Marcela Čarnická

“…The results of the mathematical processing of the materials convincingly confirmed a significant increase in the level of academic achievement over the six years of the educational process in a special school. …”
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Eating Habits, Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Clinical and Laboratory Comparisons by O. V. Gaus, M. A. Livzan

“…Aim: to assess the level of stress hormones (cortisol in saliva), neurotransmitters (serotonin in blood serum, dopamine in blood plasma) in relation to eating habits, anxiety and depression levels in patients with IBS.Materials and methods. An open cohort prospective study was conducted with the inclusion of 263 patients with an established diagnosis of IBS, among them 189 (71.9 %) women and 74 (28.1 %) men. …”
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Adaptation Practices of Young Central Asian Migrants in Tatarstan: A Socioanthropological Survey by Tatiana A. Titova, Vadim E. Kozlov, Elena V. Frolova

“…To facilitate this, the paper shall characterize the specifics of interaction between the former and locals, including some features of their language behavior. Materials and ­methods. Outcomes of the September-to-November 2023 survey held in Tatarstan constitute a source base for our analysis. …”
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Determination of fungal genera composition and total toxicity of feed produced in the Republic of Crimea by S. S. Ibragimova, O. V. Pruntova, S. I. Danilchenko, Ye S. Yerofeeva

“…In 2017–2019, feed and raw feed materials produced in the Republic of Crimea were tested for mold fungi and genera composition thereof; the feedstuffs were tested for total toxicity by bioassay in rabbits. …”
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Similarities and Differences between Coronavirus Disease 2019-related Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children and Kawasaki Disease in Indian Patients by Utkarsh Singh, Suhas Prabhu, Deepak Phalgune

“…The present study was conducted to describe the similarities and differences between MIS-C and KD which may help in diagnosis. Materials and methods: This prospective observational and retrospective study was conducted between April 2022 and March 2023. …”
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Luvsandanzanzhaltsan (1639–1704) and his Role in the History of Buddhism in Mongolia by Tsymzhit P. Vanchikova

“…The purpose of this article is to fill in the gaps about the initial stage of the spread of Buddhism among the Khalkha-Mongolian principalities and about Luvsandanzanzhaltsan, one of the key figures in this process. Materials and methods. Mongolian-language translations of his biography written in Tibetan by Luvsanprinlai, published archival documents on the history of Mongolian monasteries and historical chronicles, publications by D. …”
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Enhancing anthropometric proficiency: Effect of a structured training program on skills of Anganwadi workers in rural areas of Raebareli District, Uttar Pradesh by Mukesh Shukla, Abhay Singh, Sourabh Paul, Mritunjay Kumar, Ravinder Singh Bedi

“…Settings and Design: A community-based interventional study, was conducted among 162 AWWs, 73 from Salon and 89 from Rahi development blocks of Raebareli district. Methods and Material: The skills of AWWs in anthropometric measurement domains (weight, height/length, and mid-upper arm circumference) were assessed using a pre-tested observatory checklist both before and after the training sessions. …”
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Effect of Intradiscal Methylene Blue Injection in Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Discectomy by Sankarnath Pirabakaran, Babu Aloy, Manikandan Pavanasam

“…Aim and objective: To evaluate the functional outcome of methylene blue injection in the endoscopic transforaminal lumbar discectomy in lumbar disc disease patients and clinical improvement in the form of postoperative (postop) radicular pain relief, early return to daily activities, and occupation. Materials and methods: A mixture of 1 mL 1% methylene blue and 1 mL 2% lidocaine. …”
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Molecular characterization and potential therapeutic roles of miR125a in HER-2 positive gastric cancer by Afraa Mamoori, Zena Hasan Sahib, Haider Alkafaji

“…This study aimed to investigate the expression pattern of miR-125a-3p, identify the expression level of its target gene in gastric carcinoma, and test its effect in HER-2 positive gastric carcinoma cells. Materials and Methods: The levels of miR-125a-3p in both cancer and noncancer tissues were measured by using Quantitative real-time polymerase chain in 70 gastric carcinomas. …”
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Characterization of Seasonal Difference of HULIS-C Sources from Water Soluble PM2.5 in Seoul, Korea: Probing Secondary Processes by Hyung-Min Lee, Se Pyo Lee, Yugen Li, Jian Zhen Yu, Jin Young Kim, Yong Pyo Kim, Ji Yi Lee

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The effects of different carbon-fiber plate shapes in shoes on lower limb biomechanics following running-induced fatigue by Yufan Xu, Chengyuan Zhu, Yufei Fang, Zhenghui Lu, Zhenghui Lu, Zhenghui Lu, Yang Song, Chen Hu, Dong Sun, Yaodong Gu

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Responses of potato root architecture and physiological indexes to drought stress at different growth stages by LI Jiaxin, ZHANG Tianci, REN Xiaoyue, LI Sixuan, CHEN Yanyun

“…[Methods] Using ‘Jizhang Potato No.12’ as the material, an indoor potting experimental design was adopted to study potato growth indexes, root conformation, and root physiological indexes at different reproductive periods under two treatments of severe drought [relative soil moisture content (45±5)%] and normal watering [relative soil moisture content (75 ±5)%]. …”
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Development of a Conceptual Model to Understand Disease Burden in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Organ Damage by Lynne Broderick, Wen-Hung Chen, Roger A. Levy, April Mitchell Foster, Cindy Umanzor Figueroa, Kerry Gairy, Deven Chauhan

“…Second, key opinion leaders (KOLs) were interviewed to assess the draft conceptual model and help shape patient interview materials. Third, patients of different demographic backgrounds from across the United States were interviewed individually to gather their perspectives on living with SLE-associated OD. …”
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Efficacy of parenteral pantoprazole in patients with acute ulcerative gastroduodenal bleeding at high risk of relapse by S. G. Shapovalyants, S. A. Chernyakevich, A. I. Mikhalev, O. I. Yudin, I. V. Babkova, G. N. Storozhuk, Ye. K. Mayat, P. L. Chernyakevich

“…To determine efficacy of complex treatment of patients with acute ulcerative gastroduodenal bleeding (AUGDB) with high risk of relapse including endoscopic hemostasis, basic intensive antisecretory treatment by «Sunpraz» (pantoprazole) in combination to antihelicobacter agents.Material and methods. Overall 30 patients with AUGDB, including 17 cases of stomach ulcer, 13 cases of duodenal ulcer were investigated. …”
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