Effect of Autoclave Sterilization on the Number of Uses and Resistance to Cyclic Fatigue of WaveOne Gold and Four Replica-Like Endodontic Instruments by Gustavo Ragozzini, Amjad Abu Hasna, Fernando Antonio Siano dos Reis, Felipe Bernardo de Moura, Tiago Moreira Bastos Campos, Carlos Eduardo Silveira Bueno, Cláudio Antonio Talge Carvalho, Alexandre Sigrist de Martin

“…After sterilization in an autoclave, the instruments were analyzed by SEM. This procedure was repeated twice more, totaling three rounds of instrumentation, sterilization, and SEM analysis. …”
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Review of potential simultaneous operations for the surgical rehabilitation of patients with thyroid eye disease by D.S. Atarshchikov, E.Yu. Korchemkina

“…Korchemkina² </p> <p> ¹Central Clinical Hospital and Polyclinic of the Department for Presidential Affairs, Moscow, Russian Federation </p> <p> ²Academy of Postgraduate Education of the Federal Scientific and Clinical Center of the Federal Medical Biological Agency of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation </p> <p> The importance of revising the traditional multi-stage approach to the surgical rehabilitation of patients with thyroid eye disease is supported by multiple reasons, such as high operation costs, anesthesia-related increase in a burden for patients, and repeated surgical incisions associated with a delayed healing of surgical wounds. …”
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Product quality and price in deciding to repurchase rice Batang Girl by Hartelina Hartelina, Syifa Pramudita Faddila, Yanu Prasetyo, Thuwi Wulakrisna

“…The implications of these findings reflect the importance of maintaining product quality and setting appropriate prices in an effort to increase customer satisfaction, which in turn can increase repeat purchase intention. By further understanding these dynamics, Batang Girl rice agents in Karawang can optimize their marketing strategies to achieve long-term success in a competitive market.…”
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Magnetoelectric Extracellular Vesicle Latency-Targeting (MELT) Nanotherapeutic for the Block-Lock-and-Kill HIV Eradication Strategy by Mickensone Andre, Nagesh Kolishetti, Adriana Yndart, Arti Vashist, Madhavan Nair, Andrea D. Raymond

“…HC69 cells, a microglial model of HIV latency, contain an HIV promoter long terminal repeat (LTR)-GFP reporter and were used for testing the efficacy of a two-step magnetoelectric nanoparticle (MENP) and extracellular vesicle (xEV) latency-targeting (MELT) nanotherapeutic. …”
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Characterization of infectious salmon anaemia virus survival and infectivity in seawater by Simon Chioma Weli, Marit Måsøy Amundsen, Ole Bendik Dale, Sonal Jayesh Patel

“…The pattern of survival and infectivity, as analyzed by RT-qPCR and cell culture assays, combined with indirect immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT) were largely similar and repeatable. In addition, the intensity of positive IFAT staining of cells infected with the eluted spiked seawater was proportional to the viral load obtained by RT-qPCR. …”
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Coexistence of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Sjogren Syndrome, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, and Ankylosing Spondylitis by Moshiur Rahman Khasru, Md Abu Bakar Siddiq, Kazi Mohammad Sayeeduzzaman, Tangila Marzen, Abul Khair Mohammad Salek

“…A 37-year-old Bangladeshi woman presented with low back and several joints pain and swelling for months together; there was significant morning stiffness for more than two hours. Repeated abortions, dry eye, hair fall, photosensitivity, and oral ulcer were the additional complaints. …”
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Evaluating the reflux suppression properties of Gaviscon Infant powder with different milk formulations using an in vitro model of the infant stomach by Fiona McLaughlin, Jeanine Fisher, Mark Atherton, Cathal Coyle

“…Each experiment was repeated six times per formulation in a random order. …”
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“Use 19 Metal Pieces of Approximately the Same Timbre”. An Analysis of Twelve Recorded Performances of Xenakis’s Métaux (Pléïades) by Diederik Mark de Ceuster

“…In the preface to the score of Pléïades, Xenakis describes that the primordial element of the work is rhythm; strong periodic elements are repeated, and then superposed to form “arhythmic clouds of sound.” …”
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Accelerated treatment concept in postpneumonectomy empyema with bronchopleural fistula by Gian-Marco Monsch, Harry Etienne, Sven Hillinger, Claudio Caviezel, Olivia Lauk, Isabelle Opitz, Didier Schneiter

“…Therapy consisted of repeated surgical debridement of the pleural cavity, evaluation for loco-regional flap, negative pressure wound therapy and definitive closure after installation an antibiotic solution in the cavity. …”
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Effects of Retinol, Natural Pea Peptide and Antioxidant Blend in a Topical Formulation: In Vitro and Clinical Evidence by Brian Cook, Melanie Riggs, K. C. Holley, Helen Knaggs, Ganesh Diwakar, Edwin D. Lephart

“…However, skin irritation with repeated use of retinol is well documented. The present study assessed the effectiveness of a novel topical formulation, referred to as retinol topical formulation (RTF), to improve the quality of skin health. …”
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The Efficacy of Intravitreal Conbercept for Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy by Jianbo Mao, Caiyun Zhang, Chenyi Liu, Lijun Shen, Jimeng Lao, Yirun Shao, Yiqi Chen, Jiwei Tao

“…Serial changes in BCVA and CMT were analyzed by using repeated measures analysis of variance. Results. During the 6-month follow-up, the mean number of injections required and performed was 1.77 ± 0.60. …”
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Patients with Liver Cirrhosis as Frequent Attenders of Emergency Departments by Chen-Ju Chuang, Yi-Fang Wu, Kai-Hsiang Wu, Yi-Chuan Chen

“…This study aimed to investigate patients with liver cirrhosis who present repeatedly to the ED. Methods. This was a retrospective, observational cohort study of adult patients with a history of liver cirrhosis presenting to the ED from January 2011 to December 2015. …”
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Using Attention for Improving Defect Detection in Existing RC Bridges by Sergio Ruggieri, Angelo Cardellicchio, Andrea Nettis, Vito Reno, Giuseppina Uva

“…However, surveying RC bridges presents several challenges, such as the high costs and effort required by the surveyors, the subjectivity in assessing identified defects, and the possible lapses of attention when inspections are systematically repeated on different bridges. Hence, traditional methods of on-site inspection can be enhanced by leveraging digital innovations and by developing new instruments that support road management companies in ensuring the safety of the existing infrastructure. …”
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Każde dziecko i każda jego cecha ma swoiste tempo rozwoju, modyfikowane przez warunki życia w danym okresie. (Raport 2 z dwuletnich comiesięcznych badań na Jukatanie w Meksyku)... by Napoleon Wolański, Armando Rojas, Graciela Valentin, Anna Siniarska

“…These studies need to be repeated during a longer period of time (at least within a 5-year period ), in different climatic conditions and social groups.…”
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Physiological characteristics of IRR 400 series rubber clones (Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Arg.) under drought stress [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservation... by Mohammad Basyuni, Yaya Hasanah, Syarifah Aini Pasaribu, Edison Purba

“…The study was arranged on a factorial randomized block design and repeated three times. Characteristics observed were total sugar (µM), proline (mg/L), chlorophyll a, b, total (µg/mL), hydrogen peroxidase (µmol/g), ascorbate peroxidase (unit/mg), superoxide dismutase (unit/mg), and peroxide dismutase (unit/mg). …”
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Preface by CTA Editorial Board

“…It can be said that Professor Petrov anticipated the trends that the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia is currently implementing. Alexander Petrov repeatedly won high awards. For example, in 1989 together with others he was awarded by the Prize of the Council of Ministers of the USSR for the development of novel ceramic cathodes for CO2-lasers, in 2000 he was awarded the State Scholarship for Outstanding Scholars of the Russian Federation, in 2001 he was awarded the Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation title. …”
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Procedural tactics in the investigation of property damage to a law enforcement officer by A. P. Chyzh

“…It has been found that the tactical techniques which should be used during investigative experiments in the investigation of intentional destruction or damage to property of a law enforcement officer are: repeated conduct of experiments and control over their implementation; creation of an environment which will facilitate the provision of as much detailed information as possible about the circumstances of criminal offences; asking questions to a participant of an investigative experiment with a view to detailing his/her explanations and evaluating the answers; the use of models, application of scientific and technical means and involvement of specialists with special knowledge in the relevant field of science; application of technical means of recording, in particular, continuous video recording.…”
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Quetiapine-related weight loss: Report of a rare adverse effect by Nicodemus Okwudili K Obayi, David HN Nweke, Edidiong Idio, Darlington Okey, Cletus Ozibo

“…She gained about 26 kg over 12 months. Her repeated complaints about the weight gain and threats to stop all medications if nothing was done led to her being switched over to quetiapine. …”
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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

“…Bolus intravenous injection of 40 mg of sunpraz, followed by infusion of 160 mg of sunpraz by infusion for 3 days at intensive care unit was carried out. EGDS was repeated on the 2, 4, 7 and 14th day for evaluation of treatment efficacy.Results. …”
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Isolation, Molecular Characterisation, and Pathogenicity Analysis of a Novel Recombinant ALV‐J Strain Isolated From Chinese Hetian Chickens by Tianyu Lei, Liyun Zhuang, Tingting Dai, Qun Niu, Yinli Bao, Weiming Lin, Cuiqin Huang, Xintian Zheng

“…Genome‐wide genes, including gag, pol, gp85, and long terminal repeat (LTR), were compared. Recombination sites were analysed using RDP5 and SimPlot software. …”
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