Disorders of esophageal clearance in gastroesophageal reflux disease and option of their treatment by O. A. Storonova, A. S. Trukhmanov, N. L. Dzhahaya, V. T. Ivashkin

“…To estimate esophageal clearance in patients with reflux-esophagitis (RE) and its changes at intake of «Smecta®» in standard dose. Material and methods. Overall 30 patients whose symptoms included heartburn (100%), burning chest pain (70%), belching (30%) were enrolled in original study. …”
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Erosive-Ulcerative Lesions of the Gastroduodenal Zone in Schoolchildren of Various Ages in Siberia by E. V. Kasparov, T. V. Polivanova, V. A. Vshivkov

“…To study the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive-ulcerative lesions of the gastroduodenal zone and their association among various age groups of Siberian schoolchildren.Material and methods. In order to identify gastrointestinal complaints, a cross-sectional survey of schoolchildren at the age of 7–17 years in the settlements of the Republic of Tyva, Evenkia and Buryatia was conducted. …”
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Students’ perspective on new teaching concepts for medical studies: case- and competency-based learning in radiology by Max Masthoff, Friedrich Pawelka, Gisela Zak, Bas de Leng, Dogus Darici, Philipp Schindler, Walter Heindel, Anne Helfen

“…The format transitioned traditional lectures and seminars to a case- and competency-based course that incorporates technology-enhanced individual case-work, small group discussions, and concise lectures. Materials and methods 235 students (23.5 ± 2.6 years, 72.3% female, 93.3% response rate, November 2023–June 2024) completed a questionnaire before (12 items) and after (20 items) the course, assessing perceived importance of course content, competency gains in abdominal imaging, enjoyment of learning, interest in a radiology career, and pedagogical perception of the teaching concept. …”
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Rehabilitation Protocol Variability Following Arthroscopic Bankart Repair and Remplissage for Management of Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review by Juan B. Villarreal-Espinosa, Michael M. Reinold, Mohammad Khak, Mohammad J. Shariyate, Carol Mita, Jeffrey Kay, Arun J. Ramappa

“… # Study design Systematic Review # Materials and Methods A search was conducted using three databases (PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL) according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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Indications, contributing factors, and short-term outcomes of pneumonectomy: an 8-year retrospective study in a resource-limited setting by Mekonnen Feyissa Senbu, Dereje Gulilat, Hiwot Tadesse Habtamu

“…Objectives This study aims to investigate the indications for pneumonectomy and its short-term outcomes among patients who underwent the procedure between 2016 and 2023. Methods and materials A retrospective study was conducted on 112 patients who underwent pneumonectomy. …”
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Application of glycyrrhizinic acid in treatment of patients with alcoholic liver disease by I. G. Nikitin, I. Ye. Baykova, V. M. Volynkina, L. M. Gogova, G. I. Storozhakov, M. P. Prushkovskaya

“…To estimate of clinical efficacy and safety profile of parenteral form of «Phosphogliv» preparation containing glycyrrhizin and essential phospholipids, at treatment of patients with alcoholic liver disease.Materials and methods. Overall 106 patients with chronic alcohol-induced liver diseases were investigated, diagnosis was verified by standard methods with obligatory assessment of the expert in narcology. …”
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CHALLENGES FOR UNIVERSITIES TO ONLINE TECHNOLOGIES IMPLEMENTATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF WAR IN UKRAINE by Yuliia Sytnykova, Tаtyana Petrenko, Oksana Bezkorovaina, Anastasiia Ptushka

“…Teaching students online was carried out as online as offline with the university platforms like Moodle and others for offline learning, they contained all educational materials from the previous two years of the pandemic, tasks, quizzes, and tests. …”
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REPEATED THERAPEUTIC LEUKAPHERESIS - A SOLE TREATMENT DURING PREGNANCY AS A BRIDGE BEFORE TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN WITH CHRONIC MYELOGENOUS LEUKEMIA – A CASE... by Ivan Tonev, Chavdar Botev, Georgui Balatzenko, Milcho Mincheff

“…Objective: Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is a disease, that in cases with high leukocyte numbers, is treated with hydration and cytoreductive therapy. Materials and Methods:A 20-year-old female patient, during a routine examination for pregnancy, presented with elevated white blood cells (WBC) count (over 275x109/L) and splenomegaly without any complaints. …”
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Vulnerabilidad del acuífero pampeano a la contaminación en el norte de la provincia de Buenos Aires. Aplicación de la metodología Drastic by L. Reynoso, C. Sasal, S. Portela, A. Andriulo

“…El método más utilizado para estimarla es el índice DRASTIC (ID), basado en la valoración de siete parámetros hidrogeológicos: profundidad hasta el nivel freático (D), recarga neta (R), material del acuífero (A), tipo de suelo (S), topografía (T), impacto de la zona no saturada (I) y conductividad hidráulica (C). …”
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Promoting ER stress in a plasmacytoid dendritic cell line drives fibroblast activation by Beatriz H. Ferreira, Inês S. Silva, Andreia Mendes, Fátima Leite-Pinheiro, Adrienne W. Paton, James C. Paton, Iola F. Duarte, Philippe Pierre, Catarina R. Almeida

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Shaping the future of primary healthcare: Factors influencing medical students’ preference for family medicine specialty in Qatar by Maryam A. Al-Rashid, Muna T Abed Alah, Areej S. Al-Hamad, Michail Nomikos, Marwan F. Abu Hijleh

“…Objective of present study was to determine factors that influence medical students’ preferences for Family Medicine in Qatar. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A study was conducted among medical students at one public university in Qatar from March 1, 2023, to March 15, 2023. …”
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Improving the Quality of Total Hip Arthroplasty Operative Notes: A Clinical Audit Study by Rajeev Shukla, Devendra Nayak, Anurag Jain, Arpit Choyal, Aayush Kumar Soni

“…In this study, we assess the quality of operative notes against the standards set by the Royal College of Surgeons of England with a view to improving the quality of operative notes and ensuring quality patient care. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in central India. …”
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An Innovation to Address the Anterior Pelvic Ring Disruptions by Ramesh Perumal, Harish Mahesan, Dheenadhayalan Jayaramaraju, Rajasekaran Shanmuganathan

“…We innovated a technique in modifying the profile of the plate and contouring before it is applied over the superior surface of pubic symphysis. Materials and methods: A total of 21 patients between 2015 and 2018 with disrupted pelvic ring injuries for which open reduction and 4.5 DCP fixation are included in the study and classified according to Young–Burgess. …”
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Genetic differentiation and historical dynamics of the endemic species Rheum pumilum on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau inferred from phylogeography implications by Shuliang Liu, Jianxin Gao, Bo Xiao, Wenjie Guo, Qiushi Yu, Ailan Wang, Weiwei Li

“…Abstract Background Rheum pumilum, an endemic species on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP), serves as an ideal material for investigating the phylogeography of alpine plants. …”
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Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy or Sacrohysteropexy with or Without Burch Colposuspension: The Results of 36 Patients in Our Clinic by İlknur İnegöl Gümüş, Önder Sürgit, Nilüfer Akgün, İkbal Kaygusuz, Deniz Hızlı

“… OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to investigate the results and the effectivity of laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy or sacrohisteropexy with or without Burch colposuspension in pelvic organ prolapse with or wihout urinary incontinence patients in our clinic. MATERIAL AND METHOD: From January 2011 to January 2015 we performed laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy or sacrohysteropexy with or without Burch colposuspension for pelvic organ prolapse in 36 selected patients. …”
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Using Micro-Learning to Enhance Knowledge and Skills of Airway Management in Nurse Anesthesia Students: An Interventional Study by Masoumeh Albooghobeish, Alireza Ghalandeh, Ali Khalafi, Mohammad Hosein Haghighizadeh

“…Over three weeks, the M-L M group received Micro-Learning-based materials through social media, while the T M group received traditional face-to-face instruction. …”
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Is Lateral Ligament Complex Repair Necessary in All Unstable Elbow Injuries with Coronoid Fractures? A Comparative Study: A Case Series by Nishaanth Ragavan, Rex Chandrabose

“…Hence, our study was conducted to find out the appropriate structures and approaches to provide elbow stability and better functional outcomes. Materials and methods: A total of 28 patients (20 men and eight women) who had closed elbow dislocation with associated coronoid fracture and lateral ligament complex injury were studied prospectively. …”
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Immunogenicity of Two Fractional Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine Doses vs Single Intramuscular Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine Dose in Infants of Low- and Middle-income Countries: A... by Kunal Kumar, Sangita Yadav, Raghvendra Singh, Archana Thakur

“…This study was undertaken to evaluate and compare the serological status of infants being offered two doses of intradermal fractional inactivated polio vaccine (ID-f-IPV) vs a single full dose administered intramuscularly (IM-SD-IPV) in conjunction with routine bivalent oral poliovirus vaccine (bOPV). Materials and methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in an Indian tertiary care healthcare center. …”
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The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy, Aerobic Fitness, and Traditional Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Injuries in Military Training: A Prospective Cohort Study by Brian R Kreisel, Kelly M Scott, Erin M Florkiewicz, Michael S Crowell, Jamie B Morris, Paige A McHenry, Timothy M Benedict

“… # Study Design Prospective, Longitudinal Cohort Study # Materials and Methods Shortly after starting cadet basic training, new cadets rated self-efficacy by an 11-point questionnaire. …”
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Perceptions et attitudes vis à vis de l’utilisation du préservatif chez les étudiants camerounais [Perceptions and attitudes towards condom use among cameroonian students] by Jean Pierre Mbame, Adolf Mote, Fernand Félix Kammoe-Youdom, Mouliom Adeline Mayoughoud, Théophile Mpaba Minkad, Patrick Monfils Ngomba, Denise Ovassa, Angèle Nganga

“…The objective of this study was to identify the perceptions and attitudes surrounding condom use among-Cameroonian students. Materials and methods- This was a qualitative study based on the theory of planned behavior. …”
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