The use of human tissue surrogates in anatomical modeling for gunshot wounds simulations: an overview about “how to do” experimental terminal ballistics by Lucas Meciano Pereira dos Santos, Marcelo Rodrigues da Cunha, Carlos Henrique Bertoni Reis, Daniela Vieira Buchaim, Daniela Vieira Buchaim, Ana Paula Bernardes da Rosa, Leandro Moreira Tempest, José Augusto Parola da Cruz, Rogério Leone Buchaim, Rogério Leone Buchaim, João Paulo Mardegan Issa, João Paulo Mardegan Issa

“…Thus, scientific advances in experimental research in terminal ballistics with tissue surrogates can positively impact applied forensic sciences in the search for better technical assistance to the justice system in solving criminal situations.…”
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Association between chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy and benzodiazepine prescription in patients with radicular low back pain: a retrospective cohort study using real-world... by Jeffery A Dusek, Robert James Trager, Zachary A Cupler, Kayla J DeLano, Jaime A Perez

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Multi-biofluid metabolomics analysis of allergic respiratory rhinitis and asthma in early childhood by Chih-Yung Chiu, MD, PhD, Meng-Han Chiang, MS, Chieh-Ni Kuo, BS, Mei-Ling Cheng, PhD, Gigin Lin, MD, PhD

“…Background: Childhood rhinitis and asthma are allergic respiratory diseases triggered by common allergens, but they affect different parts of the respiratory system, leading to distinct symptoms. However, a comprehensive multi-biofluid metabolomics-based approach to uncover valuable insights into childhood allergies and allergen sensitization remains unaddressed. …”
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Feasibility Study of Five Solar Thermal Power Plants in Arequipa, Peru, and Their Comparison with Seto Targets by Harry Aarón Yapu Maldonado

“…The methodology was developed in three stages: (1) collection of technical, economic, and geographical parameters of Gemasolar along with climate and radiation data from Arequipa; (2) simulations in the System Advisor Model (SAM) software to optimize CSP plant design, considering the number and arrangement of heliostats, as well as the dimensions of the tower and receiver; and (3) processing of results in Excel to calculate the LCOE for each CSP configuration and the generation of contour maps in MATLAB to compare LCOE, TES, design power, and relative percentages against SETO targets, SEAL tariffs, and the Gemasolar plant. …”
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Case-based analysis of mechanically-assisted leaching for hydrometallurgical extraction of critical metals from ores and wastes: application in chalcopyrite, ferronickel slag, and... by Laskar, Clément, Dakkoune, Amine, Julcour, Carine, Bourgeois, Florent,  Biscans, Béatrice, Cassayre, Laurent

“…Through a comparative analysis of three different systems, this work develops a constructive discussion of the attrition-leaching process. …”
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Safety and Feasibility of Repeated Intrathecal Allogeneic Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Patients with Neurological Diseases by Kuang Pan, Lingna Deng, Peiying Chen, Qingxia Peng, Jingrui Pan, Yanfeng Wu, Yidong Wang

“…Intrathecal injection has unique feature which allows stem cells to directly migrate to the lesion site in patients with central nervous system (CNS) diseases. In this study, we evaluate the safety and feasibility of intrathecal allogeneic bone marrow-derived MSCs (BM-MSCs) in patients with neurological diseases. …”
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Model Evaluation and Uncertainty Analysis of PM2.5 Components over Pearl River Delta Region Using Monte Carlo Simulations by Qian Wu, Xiao Tang, Lei Kong, Zirui Liu, Duohong Chen, Miaomiao Lu, Huangjian Wu, Jin Shen, Lin Wu, Xiaole Pan, Jie Li, Jiang Zhu, Zifa Wang

“…Employing the Nested Air Quality Prediction Modeling System (NAQPMS) developed by the Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, this study investigated the uncertainties in Monte Carlo simulations of these aerosols in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region during 2015. 50 ensemble simulations with a 15 km horizontal resolution were derived by perturbing the emission data for sulfate, nitrate, ammonium, OC and BC from an emission inventory, which is one of the largest sources of uncertainty. …”
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Navigating the Challenges of Sustainable Dental Practices: Opportunities for Green Innovation in Dentistry by Wajiha Qamar

“…Dental practices can drastically reduce their impact on the environment by transitioning to environmentally friendly materials like biodegradable composites and non-toxic sterilization processes.2 The transition is essential to developing a sustainable healthcare system prioritizing human and environmental well-being. …”
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Changing or validating physician opioid prescribing behaviors through audit and feedback and academic detailing interventions in primary care by Celia Laur, Natasha Kithulegoda, Nicola McCleary, Emily Nicholas Angl, Michael Strange, Barbara Sklar, Thivja Sribaskaran, Gail Dobell, Sharon Gushue, Jonathan M. C. Lam, Lindsay Bevan, Victoria Burton, Lena Salach, Justin Presseau, Laura Desveaux, Noah Ivers

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Identification of natural compound inhibitors for substrate-binding site of MTHFD2 enzyme: Insights from structure-based drug design and biomolecular simulations by Nisarg Rana, Priyanka Solanki, Rukmankesh Mehra, Anu Manhas

“…Through 300 ns molecular dynamics simulations, key properties such as RMSD, RMSF, RoG, H-bond count and lifetime, SASA, PCA, FEL (2D and 3D), and DCCM were evaluated to predict the system stability. The protein-ligand interaction energy analysis revealed that compounds C3, C4, and C6 demonstrated the highest Coulombic energies (-211.58 kJ/mol, -113.25 kJ/mol, and -210.28 kJ/mol, respectively) and Lennard-Jones energies (-150.73 kJ/mol, -161.73 kJ/mol, and -127.70 kJ/mol, respectively), indicating strong binding energies. …”
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The role of ultrasound combined with water bath in the establishment of animal models of rat urethral stricture by Xiaojian Ye, Xianjing Lin, Yehui Chen, Rongquan Xu, Jiawei Zhou

“…Overall, this study contributes to advancing our understanding of urinary system injuries and holds implications for future therapeutic interventions in urology.…”
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Postoperative evaluation of visual and cognitive functions following cataract surgery in patients with age-related cataracts: a prospective longitudinal study by Chenzhu Zhao, Chenzhu Zhao, Xuan Li, Bolin Deng, Bingyue Shui, Lin Zhou, Zhengzheng Wu, Zhengzheng Wu

“…Visual function was assessed using a binocular visual function testing system based on virtual reality (VR) technology, which evaluated low spatial frequency suppression, simultaneous vision, stereopsis, and perceptual eye position under 3D viewing conditions without glasses. …”
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Unveiling early-life microbial colonization profile through characterizing low-biomass maternal-infant microbiomes by 2bRAD-M by Shuwen Hou, Yuesong Jiang, Feng Zhang, Tianfan Cheng, Dan Zhao, Jilong Yao, Ping Wen, Ping Wen, Lijian Jin, Shi Huang

“…IntroductionThe microbial composition of human breast milk and infant meconium offers critical insights into the early microbial colonization profile, and it greatly contributes to the infant’s immune system and long-term health outcomes. However, analyzing these samples often faces technical challenges and limitations of low-resolution using conventional approaches due to their low microbial biomass.MethodsHere, we employed the type IIB restriction enzymes site-associated DNA sequencing for microbiome (2bRAD-M) as a reduced metagenomics method to address these issues and profile species-level microbial composition. …”
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The integration of hospital pharmacists into primary care settings in Shenzhen, China: a qualitative study by Zhiling Deng, Pengxiang Zhou, Yiting Lu, Zhengrong Li, Mi Yao, Yang Li, Chuan Zou, Haixin Li, Songtao Cai, Yi Guo, Yuling Tong, Yang Zhao, Zhijie Xu

“…Patient needs, incentive systems, administrative leadership, social media use, and colocation were identified as facilitators of integration. …”
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Foreign experience in the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems and the possibility of its application in Russia by T. G. Antropova, M. V. Shatokhin, N. M. Suray

“…The object of the study is the entrepreneurial ecosystem, which is considered as a complex system consisting of various interconnected elements, including entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, educational institutions and government agencies. …”
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Piloting of a Screen-Triage-Treat Surgical Approach Model for Management of Anal Cancer in Liberia by Christopher W. Reynolds, Whitney Lieb, Andrea Schecter, Michael M Gaisa, Stephen K. McGill, Evans L. Adofo, Ann Marie Beddoe

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[18F]Tetrafluoroborate, a new NIS PET/CT radiopharmaceutical: an overview focused on differentiated thyroid cancer by Arnoldo Piccardo, Francesco Fiz, Sergio Righi, Stefano Raffa, Mattia Riondato, Gianluca Bottoni, Matteo Bauckneht, Michela Massollo, Alessio Rizzo, Mehrdad Shoushtari Zadeh Naseri, Pierpaolo Trimboli, Giorgio Treglia

“…The risk of bias was evaluated with the QUADAS-2 scoring system. Results: Five studies were included in the review. …”
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To intubate or to resuscitate: the effect of simulation-based training on advanced airway management during simulated paediatric resuscitations by C. Donath, A. Leonhardt, T. Stibane, S. Weber, N. Mand

“…Before and after the SBT the study participants took part in two study scenarios (PRE and POST scenario), which were recorded using an audio–video system. Airway management was assessed using a performance evaluation checklist. …”
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The Effects on Knee Swelling, Range of Motion and Pain using a Commercially Available Hot/Cold Contrast Device in a Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Setting by Kevin E Wilk, Robert E Mangine, James Tersakjs, Kimberly Hasselford

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of a single treatment of the Hyperice X system in reducing knee joint pain, swelling and stiffness in active patients and young injured athletes. …”
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Anxiety and depression in primary knee osteoarthritis patients: are they related to clinical features and radiographic changes? by Yasmin A. Abd Elhamid, Ghada S. Elazkalany, Marwa H. Niazy, Angie Y. Afifi

“…The 6-minute walk test was used for functional status assessment, and plain X-ray knees were scored according to the Kellgren and Lawrence classification system. Participants completed the HADS questionnaire. …”
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