Biomechanical comparison of locking femoral neck plate versus cannulated screws with or without a medial buttress plate in Pauwels type 3 femoral neck fractures by Yilmaz Onder, Tugrul Bulut, Osman Nuri Eroglu, Samet Ciklacandir, Yalcin Isler

“…Conclusion: The results of this biomechanical study showed that the LFNP fixation system provided su"cient biomechanical stability for unstable Pauwels type 3 femoral neck fractures. …”
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Cost-Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery versus Medication Therapy for Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in China: A Markov Analysis by Bin Wan, Nan Fang, Wei Guan, Haixia Ding, Ying Wang, Xin Ge, Hui Liang, Xin Li, Yiyang Zhan

“…The health-care costs in the bariatric surgery group, proportion of patients in each group with remission of diabetes, and state transition probabilities were calculated based on observed resource utilization from the hospital information system (HIS). The corresponding costs in the medication therapy group were derived from the medical insurance database. …”
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Significance of Tool Coating Properties and Compacted Graphite Iron Microstructure for Tool Selection in Extreme Machining by Anna Maria Esposito, Qianxi He, Jose M. DePaiva, Stephen C. Veldhuis

“…However, differences in tool life for Tool A showed that tool behavior cannot be predicted based on a single system parameter, even for extreme conditions. Instead, tool properties, workpiece properties, cutting conditions, and their interactions should be considered collectively to evaluate the extent that an individual parameter impacts machinability. …”
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Development and Characterization of a Hydrogel Containing Chloramphenicol-Loaded Binary Ethosomes for Effective Transdermal Permeation and Treatment Acne in Rat Model by Liu RJ, Li M, Zhu Q, Liu HY, Zhang XX, Han XY, Yu MJ, Zhou JW, Han CY

“…To overcome these limitations, the study focused on developing CAM-loaded binary ethosomes (CAM-BE) and incorporating them into a hydrogel system for transdermal delivery.Methods: CAM-BE were prepared and characterized. …”
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Paradoxical Glucose-Sensitizing yet Proinflammatory Effects of Acute ASP Administration in Mice by Alexandre Fisette, Pegah Poursharifi, Katerina Oikonomopoulou, Mercedes N. Munkonda, Marc Lapointe, Katherine Cianflone

“…Acylation stimulating protein (ASP) is an adipokine derived from the immune complement system, which stimulates fat storage and is typically increased in obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. …”
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INTERRELATION BETWEEN STRUCTURAL YIELD ELEMENTS AND TECHNOLOGICAL INDICATORS OF WHOLEGRAIN AND MILLED RICE IN NEW RICE CULTIVARS by R. R. Dzhamirze, N. V. Ostapenko

“…Experimental plots were arranged within the rice irrigation system of the All-Russian Rice Research Institute in Belozerny Settlement, Krasnodar Territory. …”
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Comparative evaluation of pattern and distribution of stresses in single- and double-implant overdenture using ball-ring, positioner, and magnet-keeper attachment under different l... by Jatin Jain, Rajesh Sethuraman, Sayam Sachin Shah

“…Aim: The aim is to evaluate and compare stress distribution characteristics of ball, magnet, and positioned attachment systems in single and double implant-retained overdentures using the finite element method (FEM). …”
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Diagnostic utility of translabial ultrasound in pelvic organ prolapse: a prospective observational study by Milosz Pietrus, Kazimierz Pityński, Iwona Gawron, Maciej W. Socha, Krzysztof Nowosielski, Robert Biskupski-Brawura-Samaha, Marcin Waligóra

“…This study explored the diagnostic utility of translabial ultrasound for POP, emphasising its correlation with clinical assessments based on International Continence Society (ICS) criteria.Methods Seventy-one patients with POP Quantification System (POP-Q) stage 0-IV with or without UI were prospectively enrolled at Jagiellonian University Medical College between 2014 and 2016. …”
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NIR Triggered Bionic Bilayer Membrane-Encapsulated Nanoparticles for Synergistic Photodynamic, Photothermal and Chemotherapy of Cervical Cancer by Ding J, Zhang X, Guo L, Xiong J, Zhang C, Du Z, Zhu L, Alifu N, Dong B

“…The purpose of this study is to explore a new nanocarrier system with liposome as the inner membrane and erythrocyte membrane as the outer membrane, which aims to realize the leak-free load of phototherapy drug indocyanine green (ICG) and chemotherapy drug doxorubicin (DOX), prolong the circulation time in vivo and improve the therapeutic effect.Patients and Methods: In this study, bilayer membrane-loaded ICG and DOX nanoparticles (RBC@ICG-DOX NPs) were prepared and characterized. …”
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Associated factors and prognostic implications of neutropenia in individuals with HIV/AIDS by Pengpeng Li, Xiaoyan Lv, Hui Shen, Jiamin Fang, Mingrui Wei, Xiaoyan Liu, Fuling Zhou

“…Conclusion HIV infection can lead to reduced neutrophil counts and damage to the immune system through multiple pathways. Severe neutropenia results in a worse prognosis, making timely diagnosis and treatment of neutropenia in this population essential.…”
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Tailoring Borate Mediator Species Enables Industrial CO Production with Improved Overall Energy Efficiency by Sustainable Molten Salt CO2 Electrolysis by Xinyu Li, Bowen Deng, Kaifa Du, Wenmiao Li, Di Chen, Xin Qu, Fangzhao Pang, Xiaodan Zhang, Hao Zha, Huayi Yin, Dihua Wang

“…By regulating the electrolyte's oxo‐basicity with earth‐abundant borax (Na2B4O7), a borate‐enhanced electrolyte is established that accelerates the overall electrochemical reaction efficiently. This system involved a series of well‐designed target borate species (BO33−, BO2−, and B4O72−) that acted as mediators shuttling between the cathode and anode, favoring CO as the primary cathodic product. …”
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Clinical report of Mediterranean fever in a child in Ukraine – Don’t miss it! by К.Y. Pashenko, Т.V. Frolova, Y.V. Кarpushenko, G.R. Muratov, О.М. Savvo, Т.О. Khalturina, О.М. Ashcheulov

“…Additional examination included: laboratory tests (complete blood count, urinalysis, biochemical blood test with determination of liver and kidney tests); instrumental methods: ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs and urinary system, X-ray examination of the abdominal organs with contrast. …”
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Ultraflat, Monolithic, Highly Stable Supercontinuum Source Based on Fluorotellurite Fiber by Hao Lei, Yadong Jiao, XinSheng Zhao, Kunlin Xie, Junsheng Chen, Wenbo Zhong, Xiaohui Guo, Hongyu Luo, Jianfeng Li, Zhixu Jia, Guanshi Qin

“…The measured power stability is 0.19% (root mean square) for 5 h of continuous operation, proving the excellent power stability of the system. To the best of knowledge, the SC spectrum exhibits the widest reported 3 and 10 dB bandwidths for 1–4 μm SC sources.…”
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Novel Trade-offs in 5 nm FinFET SRAM Arrays at Extremely Low Temperatures by Shivendra Singh Parihar, Girish Pahwa, Baker Mohammad, Yogesh Singh Chauhan, Hussam Amrouch

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Comparative in Vitro Study on the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Endodontic Sealers Against Common Oral Pathogens by Csaba Dudás, Zsuzsanna Bardocz-Veres, Anita Iulia Gyulai, Silvia Izabella Pop, Melinda Székely, Bernadette Kerekes-Máthé, Mónika Kovács

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Microorganisms are the leading cause of infections in the root canal system, contributing to the failure of endodontic treatments. …”
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Sustainability of regional Antarctic ice sheets under late Eocene seasonal atmospheric conditions by D. H. A. Vermeulen, M. L. J. Baatsen, A. S. von der Heydt

“…To do so, we evaluate Community Earth System Model 1.0.5 simulations, using a 38 Ma geographical and topographical reconstruction, considering different radiative and orbital forcings. …”
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Artificial Intelligence and Radiomics in Cholangiocarcinoma: A Comprehensive Review by Marta Zerunian, Tiziano Polidori, Federica Palmeri, Stefano Nardacci, Antonella Del Gaudio, Benedetta Masci, Giuseppe Tremamunno, Michela Polici, Domenico De Santis, Francesco Pucciarelli, Andrea Laghi, Damiano Caruso

“…Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a malignant biliary system tumor and the second most common primary hepatic neoplasm, following hepatocellular carcinoma. …”
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Mapping neuro-disabilities and their dimensions among under 5 years of age children in the southern agricultural corridor of Tanzania: a preliminary baseline survey by Peter M. Chilipweli, Namanya Basinda, Paul Alikado Sabuni, Fredy Hyera, Upendojackline Liana, Titus Robert Leeyio, Elias C. Nyanza, Awerasia Vera Ngowi

“…BackgroundNeuro-disabilities involve impairments of the nervous system, affecting brain development and functioning. …”
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Liraglutide Enhances the Activity of the ACE-2/Ang(1–7)/Mas Receptor Pathway in Lungs of Male Pups from Food-Restricted Mothers and Prevents the Reduction of SP-A by J. Fandiño, A. A. Vaz, L. Toba, M. Romaní-Pérez, L. González-Matías, F. Mallo, Y. Diz-Chaves

“…The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) may be a key target underlying pathophysiological lung alterations. …”
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Is the Frequency in Somatosensory Electrical Stimulation the Key Parameter in Modulating the Corticospinal Excitability of Healthy Volunteers and Stroke Patients with Spasticity? by Marco Antonio Cavalcanti Garcia, João Marcos Yamasaki Catunda, Marcio Nogueira de Souza, Ana Paula Fontana, Sandro Sperandei, Claudia D. Vargas

“…None of the investigated frequencies of SES was able to operate as a key in switching modulatory effects in the central nervous system of healthy volunteers and stroke patients with spasticity.…”
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