Riboflavin- and Hypericin-Mediated Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy as Alternative Treatments for Oral Candidiasis: A Systematic Review by Maciej Łopaciński, Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Wojciech Niemczyk, Dariusz Skaba, Rafał Wiench

“…Further clinical trials and standardized protocols are essential to optimize outcomes and confirm efficacy in broader clinical settings.…”
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Surgical Dressing Cosmesis in the Immediate Postoperative Setting: A Crowdsourcing-based Study by Alexa Clark, BA, Shannon Su, BS, Jennifer Wang, BS, Orr Shauly, MD, Albert Losken, MD, Kendall Brooks, MD, Daniel Cuzzone, MD

“…Limitations of this study include limited lighting/positioning standardization of dressing photographs. This analysis does not consider opinions on later wound healing or scarring using the chosen material.…”
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Exploring fetal growth patterns in the second trimester: insights from ultrasound measurements among the Minangkabau Ethnic Group in Indonesia by Yusrawati, Joserizal Serudji, Bobby Indra Utama, Puspita Sari

“…Future research should explore fetal growth dynamics across diverse populations, incorporate longitudinal designs to assess growth trajectories, and evaluate additional maternal and environmental factors. Enhanced standardization of AC measurement techniques is also necessary to reduce variability and improve clinical utility.…”
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Comparing the effects of computerized versus manual methods of identifying point-specific acupuncture as an adjunct to physiotherapy in the management of knee osteoarthritis: A ran... by Lee Chai Li, Mohd Azzuan Ahmad, Tan Chee Hou, Angeline Low Ann Je, Lee Zi Lin, Tay Yan Ling, Peng Yan

“…Acupuncture has shown promise as an adjunctive therapy, but conventional manual selection of acupoints lacks standardization. The Acugraph system provides a computerized method for identifying acupoints, potentially enhancing treatment precision.…”
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Novel Statistical Analysis Schemes for Frequency-Modulated Thermal Wave Imaging for Inspection of Ship Hull Materials by Ishant Singh, Vanita Arora, Prabhu Babu, Ravibabu Mulaveesala

“…Among various adopted statistical post-processing techniques, pulse compression has been carried out using different methods, namely the offset removal with polynomial curve fitting and principal component analysis (PCA), which is an unsupervised learning approach for data reduction and offset removal with median centering for data standardization. The performance of these techniques was assessed through experimental investigations on hardened steel specimens used in ship building to provide valuable insights into their effectiveness in defect detection capabilities.…”
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A Comparative Investigation of Soil Fundamental Frequencies: A Case Study for İzmir Province by Ahu Kömeç Mutlu, Ülgen Mert Tuğsal, Musavver Didem Cambaz

“…This was done to allow users to check HVSRpy and to encourage standardization in HVSR processing. …”
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Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia: Demographic and Epidemiological Characterization in Puerto Rican Hispanics (2012-2014) by Jorge J. Cruz-Cruz, María González-Pons, Adrián Cora-Morges, Marievelisse Soto-Salgado, Giancarlo Colón, Kimberly Alicea, Kathia Rosado, Douglas R. Morgan, Marcia Cruz-Correa

“…The prevalence of H. pylori detected in our study population was comparable to the rates reported in the mainland U.S. Standardization of the endoscopy biopsy protocol and pathology reporting is needed to characterize and risk stratify GIM surveillance programs in Puerto Rico.…”
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Enhancing patient safety and risk management through clinical pathways in oncology by Marco Milanesi, Rita Fiorito, Lara Caloccia, Chiara Guglielmetti, Giulia Giganti, Sara Elisa Andreasi, Antonio Triarico

“…The increasing emphasis on risk management and quality assessment in hospital management necessitates strict adherence to government and international standards. Those standards are particularly important, and certification requirements further underscore this need. …”
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Envisioning the Potential of 6G Use Cases—A Dual Perspective of Innovation and Business by Muhua Wei, Jun Wu, Huili Liu, Lin Lin, Zheng Zhang, Mayuan Sun

“…Currently, 6G technology is at a pivotal stage for research and standardization, with the next three to five years being crucial for achieving technological breakthroughs and fostering industrial development. 6G is anticipated to support a broader spectrum of application scenarios, lead us into a more intelligent and interconnected future. …”
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Mycobiology of Dental Unit Water: A Systematic Scoping Review by Norbert Soboń, Kausar Sadia Fakhruddin, Lakshman Samaranayake, Nabiha Belkacem Remmani, Marwan Mansoor Mohammed, Thantrira Porntaveetus

“…Legislation developed based on our findings can contribute to the standardization of practices and the formulation of effective control strategies for fungal contamination in DUWLs. …”
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Rectus Abdominis Muscle Endometriosis: A Unique Case Report with a Literature Review by Marijana Turčić, Koviljka Matušan Ilijaš, Koraljka Rajković Molek, Petra Valković Zujić

“…Standardization will help raise awareness of this disease, and further our understanding of its pathogenesis, risk factors, recurrence patterns, and potential for malignant transformation—factors that are still not fully understood.…”
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Sociodemographic characteristics, occupational characteristics, motivational factors, and job satisfaction among primary health service practitioners by Di Liu, Huanyan Wang, Wenlin Zhang, Peixuan Chen, Yuqing Lin, Yujin Xie, Mingyang Zou, Debao Li, Ming Fang, Bingjie Hu, Lei Shi

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Consumption Frequency of Fruit Juices and Sweetened Beverages: Differences Related to Age, Gender and the Prevalence of Overweight Among Polish Adolescents by Wuenstel Justyna W., Wądołowska Lidia, Słowińska Małgorzata A., Niedźwiedzka Ewa, Kowalkowska Joanna, Antoniak Lidia

“…On the basis of measurements of body weight and height the relative body mass (rBMI) is calculated, using standardization by Cole. The study showed that 77.8% of the sample had normal weight and 16.9% were overweight. …”
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Exploring the textural characteristics of foods preferred by Chinese elderly individuals based on IDDSI levels. by Muxi Chen, Yi Cheng, Wen Hu, Mengyan Wang, Juan Duan, Lei Shi

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This study aimed to investigate the textural characteristics of foods preferred by elderly Chinese individuals and their suitability based on the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) framework. The goal was to provide objective data to support the development of safe and nutritious diets tailored to the swallowing abilities of the elderly.…”
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Bicarbonate Within: A Hidden Modulator of Antibiotic Susceptibility by Selvi C. Ersoy, Warren E. Rose, Richard A. Proctor

“…Since its standardization, clinical antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) has relied upon a standard medium, Mueller-Hinton Broth/Agar (MHB/A), to determine antibiotic resistance. …”
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Automated MSCT Analysis for Planning Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Using Artificial Intelligence by Kilian Michiels, Eva Heffinck, Patricio Astudillo, Ivan Wong, Peter Mortier, Alessandra Maria Bavo

“…Further automation is required to save time, increase standardization, and reduce the learning curve. Objective. …”
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Micro-computed tomography measurement of the marginal gap of different types of glass-ceramic veneers fabricated by heat-pressed technique. by Soma Qadir, Bassam Karem Amin

“…The auto-mixing unit (pentamix) was used to ensure a standardized mixture for all the samples. Laminate veneers were fabricated using a heatpressed method with two different types of glass-ceramics ( IPS Emax press and Empress esthetic, Ivoclar Vivadent). …”
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Bovine mycoplasmosis occurrence on livestock farms in the Russian Federation for 2015–2018 by Mohammad Abed Alhussen, A. A. Nesterov, V. V. Kirpichenko, S. P. Yatsentyuk, A. V. Sprygin, O. P. Byadovskaya, A. V. Kononov

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Design of a public health emergency equipment system for bioterrorism events in public places based on literature review, scenario analysis and Delphi consultation by Xiaowen SUN, Yongzhong ZHANG, Chao ZHAO, Tianyang DENG, Song BAI

“…ObjectiveTo improve the standardization of health emergency equipment at the scene of major public bioterrorism events and to establish a health emergency equipment system for such events. …”
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The development, feasibility and credibility of intra-abdominal pressure measurement techniques: A scoping review. by ZhiRu Li, HuaFen Wang, FangYan Lu

“…Considering the cost and invasiveness, direct measurement is not recommended as a routine method for IAP measurement and should be preserved for critically ill patients where standard techniques are contraindicated or could be inaccurate. …”
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