Estimation of the Radiological Risk due to Radon-222 Exposure in Dwelling of Al-Hussainya District, Karbala Governorate by Sara Salih Nayif, Elham Jasim Mohammed, Ali Saeed Jassim, Ali Abid Abojassim

“…The average values of AED, PAEC, EP, and CPPP due to radon by open dosimeters were 0.083 mSv/y, 0.358 mWL, 14.759 mWLMY−1, and 1.503, respectively, while the average values of AED, PAEC, EP, and CPPP due to radon by closed dosimeters were 0.063 mSv/y, 0.270 mWL, 11.134 mWLMY−1, and 1.134, respectively. According to WHO, EPA, and ICRP, the values of radon concentrations were within the range of what was allowed internationally. …”
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Ketogenic metabolic therapy for schizoaffective disorder: a retrospective case series of psychotic symptom remission and mood recovery by Nicole Laurent, Erin L. Bellamy, Katherine A. Tague, Donika Hristova, Ally Houston

“…Emerging evidence suggests that ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT), also known as the ketogenic diet, may offer a powerful alternative to conventional treatments for mood components and resolve psychiatric symptoms in patients with schizoaffective disorder.MethodsThis case series investigates the effects of KMT on two individuals diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder who pursued this therapy due to the ineffectiveness of conventional treatments. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy and dialectical behavior therapy on the Adversity quotients and emotional processing of adolescents with a history of... by Marzieh Forouzeh, Azarmidokht Rezaei, majid Barzgar, morteza moradi doliskani

“…The statistical population of the research included all female students of the second secondary level in the academic year of 2020-2021in Bushehr, who had a history of self-injury. Among them, 60 people were selected and randomly assigned to two experimental groups and one control group (20 people each). …”
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Phytochemical screening and anti-Helicobacter pylori activity of Bryophyllum pinnatum, Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina by Precious Egharevba, Emilia Igue, Kingsley Enerijiofi, Orhue Amengialue

“…Five (5) stool samples were collected from patients who presented with symptoms of gastrointestinal distress and diagnosed of ulcer at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, for the isolation of Helicobacter pylori. …”
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Intraoperative sensitization in trigeminal region caused by postherpetic neuralgia: a case report by Gangwen Guo, Dan Li, Hongyan Li, Rong Hu, Haocheng Zhou

“…Case presentation A 77-year-old Han Chinese male, who suffered from severe craniofacial postherpetic neuralgia, underwent pulsed radiofrequency of trigeminal ganglion in the authors’ department twice. …”
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A Pilot Trial of Pioglitazone HCl and Tretinoin in ALS: Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers to Monitor Drug Efficacy and Predict Rate of Disease Progression by Todd D. Levine, Robert Bowser, Nicole C. Hank, Stephen Gately, Dietrich Stephan, David S. Saperstein, Kendall Van Keuren-Jensen

“…Conclusion. ALS patients who were treated with tretinoin and pioglitazone demonstrated no slowing on their disease progression. …”
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Gambaran Anemia Pada Kehamilan Di Bagian Obstetri Dan Ginekologi RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang Periode 1 Januari 2012 sampai 31 Desember 2012 by Cut Mutiara Sabrina, Joserizal Serudji, Almurdi Almurdi

“…Asia Tenggara memiliki prevalensi tertinggi dibanding dengan Afrika, Amerika, Eropa, Asia Pasifik, dan Mediterania Timur. Berdasarkan kriteria WHO,  perempuan hamil didiagnosis menderita anemia jika memiliki kadar Hb ≤11 g/dL. …”
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Role of mast cell in locally advanced rectal cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy by Masaaki Nishi, Shoko Yamashita, Chie Takasu, Yuma Wada, Kozo Yoshikawa, Takuya Tokunaga, Toshihiro Nakao, Hideya Kashihara, Toshiaki Yoshimoto, Mitsuo Shimada

“…Ninety-five LARC patients who recieved nCRT were enrolled in this study. Protein levels of the MC marker tryptase and TAM marker CD206 were evaluated with immunohistochemistry (IHC). …”
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Comparison of Clinical Efficacy of Intravenous Acetaminophen with Intravenous Morphine in Acute Renal Colic: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial by Kambiz Masoumi, Arash Forouzan, Ali Asgari Darian, Maryam Feli, Hassan Barzegari, Ali Khavanin

“…In this double-blind controlled trial, patients aged 18–55 years, diagnosed with acute renal colic, who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, were randomized into two groups. …”
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Mettre l’intime en bande dessinée. Un dialogue avec Léna Merhej et Noémie Honein by Michela De Giacometti, Laura Odasso

“…By lifting the veil on the body and its multiple experiences, such as sexuality and illness, Léna Merhej and Noémie Honein invites us to explore social and political contexts in which these experiences are embedded: these women’s lives are indeed intimately intertwined with political conjunctures and the collective experience. These two artists – who now live between France and Lebanon – tell their own stories through the portrait they paint of their country of origin, Lebanon, and of their families.…”
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Effect of Myopic Femtosecond Laser-Assisted LASIK on Anterior Chamber Inflammation (Flare Values) and Corneal Endothelium: A Prospective before and after Study by Kemal Turgay Özbilen, Emre Altinkurt, Nihan Aksu Ceylan, Gizem Sayar Bilgin, Nilüfer Gözüm

“…This prospective, longitudinal study included left eyes of 30 patients (19 females) who had undergone FS-LASIK surgery due to myopia and myopic astigmatism. …”
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Symptoms of Poststroke Depression among Stroke Survivors: An Appraisal of Psychiatry Needs and Care during Physiotherapy Rehabilitation by Sam Chidi Ibeneme, Canice Chukwudi Anyachukwu, Akachukwu Nwosu, Georgian Chiaka Ibeneme, Muideen Bakare, Gerhard Fortwengel

“…Fifty stroke survivors (22 females and 28 males) at the outpatient unit of Physiotherapy Department, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, who gave their informed consent, were randomly selected. …”
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Cumulative Incidence of Revision for a Balanced Knee System at a Mean 8-Year Follow-Up: A Retrospective Review of 500 Consecutive Total Knee Arthroplasties by Michael H. Bourne, Tony L. Miller, E. Marc Mariani

“…In the model, failure was defined as revision of any BKS component. Those who failed prior to two years remained in the analysis. …”
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Bisphosphonate Treatment in a Patient Affected by MPS IVA with Osteoporotic Phenotype by Albina Tummolo, Orazio Gabrielli, Alberto Gaeta, Maristella Masciopinto, Lucia Zampini, Luigi Michele Pavone, Paola Di Natale, Francesco Papadia

“…We report a case of MPS IVA, who manifested tardily attenuated phenotype and significant bone mass reduction, which was treated with a bisphosphonate (BPN), resulting in an improvement of X-ray skeletal aspects and functional bone performance. …”
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Proseal laryngeal mask airway and endotracheal intubation in lower abdominal gynecological surgeries for perioperative gastric volume assessment and assessing postoperative recover... by Ranjay Mahaseth, Bhavna Gupta, Gaurav Jain, Anupama Bahadur, Deepak Singla, Debendra K. Tripathy

“…The absence of significant differences in time to start clear liquids, time to start a light diet, and time to achieve bowel movements between the ETT and PLMA groups suggested that both airway management techniques are equally safe in facilitating postoperative recovery concerning gastrointestinal functions. Conclusions: Patients who underwent minimally invasive lower abdominal surgeries, choice of airway management technique, whether ETT or PLMA, did not substantially impact antral CSA, vital parameters, respiratory parameters, or postoperative recovery.…”
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Effectiveness of Tailored Multisensory Stimulation Intervention in People with Major Neurocognitive Disorder: A Quasiexperimental Pilot Study by Jèssica Garrido-Pedrosa, Elisabet Capdevila, Núria Berga-Quintana, Loreto González-Román, Maria Eulalia Guijosa-Mira, Irene Astilleros Castro, Jennifer Grau-Sánchez

“…This study is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of multisensory stimulation intervention (MSS) on mood, behaviour, quality of life, and physiological parameters in people with major neurocognitive disorder who live in a nursing home. Methods. We conducted a pilot study with a quasiexperimental design. …”
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Impact of Off-Time on Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Patients and Their Caregivers: Insights from Social Media by Philippe Damier, Emily J. Henderson, Jesús Romero-Imbroda, Laura Galimam, Nick Kronfeld, Tobias Warnecke

“…Some PwPD believe there is a lack of adequate management from healthcare professionals, who may not appreciate their concerns or take sufficient time to discuss their needs. …”
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Use of Sildenafil in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Findings from a U.S. Healthcare Claims Database by Ariel Berger, John Edelsberg, Simon Teal, Marko A. Mychaskiw, Gerry Oster

“…**Results:** We identified a total of 855 PAH patients who began sildenafil therapy and met all other entry criteria. …”
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Outcomes of Recurrent Head and Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Nichole R. Dean, Larissa Sweeny, J. Scott Magnuson, William R. Carroll, Daniel Robinson, Renee A. Desmond, Eben L. Rosenthal

“…A retrospective study including patients who underwent surgical resection for recurrent, advanced stage cSCC of the head and neck was performed (n=72). …”
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Magnitude and Predictors of Dietary Diversity among HIV-Infected Adults on Antiretroviral Therapy: The Case of North-Western, Ghana by Louis Nebayeng Mornah, Mahama Saaka, Diana Pireh

“…Though people living with HIV/AIDS require a good combination of antiretroviral therapy and healthy dietary habits for a quality life and positive medical outcomes, little is, however, known regarding the dietary practices of HIV-positive patients who receive antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the Lawra Municipality. …”
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