Renal Function and Ultrasound Imaging in Elderly Subjects by Luca Zanoli, Giulia Romano, Marcello Romano, Stefania Rastelli, Francesco Rapisarda, Antonio Granata, Pasquale Fatuzzo, Mariano Malaguarnera, Pietro Castellino

“…Cockcroft-Gault showed the highest sensitivity (78%) and specificity (94%) for CKD and was correlated with kidney volume (R=0.68, P<0.001). All formulas failed to provide a reliable estimate of GFR. …”
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TGF-β1 inhibitor enhances the therapeutic effect of microwave ablation on hepatocellular carcinoma by Shufang Xiang, Juan Li, Mei Zhang

“…In vivo, the mice injected with HepG2 cells received oral gavage of SB-525334 (20 mg/kg) or normal saline and MWA at a power of 15 W. Tumor volume was recorded. Expression of Ki67 and apoptosis-related proteins were detected by immunohistochemistry and western blotting. …”
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Declining Trend of Transapical Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Aortic Stenosis by Sumit Sohal, Harsh Mehta, Krishna Kurpad, Sheetal Vasundara Mathai, Rajiv Tayal, Gautam K. Visveswaran, Najam Wasty, Sergio Waxman, Marc Cohen

“…After peaking in 2013 at 27.7%, the volume of TA-TAVR declined to 1.92% in 2017 (p<0.0001). …”
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Optimization of Extraction Process of Methyl Eugenol and Asarinin in Asarum with Deep Eutectic Solvent Based on the Response Surface Methodology by Huiwei Bao, Yang Xu, Yuejie Wang, Tao Zhang, Enpeng Wang, Xin Huang, Changbao Chen, Fangxin Liu

“…The results showed that the optimum extracting process conditions of methyl eugenol and asarinin in Asarum consisted of a ratio of choline chloride to glycerol of 1 : 3, a DES volume of 2 mL, an ultrasonic temperature of 60°C, an ultrasonic time of 30 min, and a vortex oscillation of 7 min. …”
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Chitosan-DNA nanoparticles: synthesis and optimization for long-term storage and effective delivery by Aigul Raimbekova, Ulpan Kart, Akbayan Yerishova, Timur Elebessov, Sergey Yegorov, Tri Thanh Pham, Gonzalo Hortelano

“…Confocal microscopy was used to visualize post-transfection gene expression. Time, volume, and effect of sonication were tested to optimize the lyophilization process. …”
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The Clinical Outcomes of Arthroscopic Tenotomy versus Tenodesis with Medium-to-Massive Rotator Cuff Tear in the Elderly: A Retrospective Study by Song K, Lu G, Cai M, Sun Q

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Interdependence Between River Aquifer Groundwater Flow and Temperature–Depth Profiles: Type Curves Based on Pi Theorem and Numerical Simulations by José Antonio Jiménez-Valera, Iván Alhama, Carlos Duque, David Labat

“…Regarding the artificial recharge of the coastal aquifer, the flow obtained is 21% less than the volume irrigated over the salt marsh. The uncertainties related to hydrogeological features are considered to have the greatest influence on the error.…”
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Navigating access and benefit sharing in international trade of endemic species: The case of Colombia's poison frogs (Dendrobatidae) by German Forero‐Medina, Luz Dary Acevedo, Andrés Balcazar, Marcela Delgado, Alfred DeGemmis, Susan Lieberman, Felber Arroyave

“…Although the market was reconfigured when Colombia legalized the export of certain endemic frog species, non‐range states with founder stocks obtained from unknown and possibly illegal sources continue to account for a significant portion of the trade volume of some species (mostly, Phyllobates spp.). …”
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A pilot study comparing three-dimensional models of tumor histopathology and magnetic resonance imaging by Anne Koivuholma, Heli J. Sistonen, Katri Aro, Antti Mäkitie, Jaana Hagström, Timo Atula

“…The two models were fitted together by anatomical landmarks in each model. We compared the volume and dimensions between the two 3D models. As a result, we created an image fusion that presents the soft-tissue resection specimen, its histopathological findings, and the MRI findings combined in a digital 3D form. …”
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Using the fuzzy cognitive map in designing a decision support system in diabetes insipidus by fatemeh haghani, alireza shahraki, Mohebali Rahdar

“…Because the initial symptoms of diabetes insipidus are very similar to diabetes mellitus and the differential diagnosis of different types of diabetes insipidus is important, this disease was investigated in the current research.Methodology: In this research, based on library studies and using the experiences and opinions of experts, the factors of central and renal diabetes insipidus were examined and determined; then, using Spss, FCMapper, and Pajek software, fuzzy cognitive maps were analyzed in order to investigate factors and relationships between them.Findings: The results of the analysis of fuzzy cognitive maps in central diabetes insipidus, the factors that improve urine concentration after taking vasopressin and urine volume > 40 ml/kg and osmolarity of 300 mosom/l, and in renal diabetes insipidus, the factors of kidney failure Synthetic vasopressin use (no change in urine concentration) and hyperuria were identified as the most influential and important variables that should be given special attention.Originality/Value: So far, no definitive treatment has been discovered for this disease, and if a person is infected with it, it will affect him for the rest of his life. …”
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Research hotspots and trends of acupoint and pain based on PubMed: a bibliometric analysis by Zhulin Wu, Wanjun Tan, Siyi Li, Weiqing Zhang, Mingbo Lai, Weijun Luo

“…The leading institutions in terms of publication volume are Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, and Kyung Hee University. …”
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A ternary hybrid model for analysis of enhanced heat transport in non-Newtonian nanofluid over cylindrical geometry with effect of infinite shear rate viscosity by Hakim AL Garalleh

“…Moreover, enhanced heat transport rate is seen in ternary nanofluid, as compared to bi-hybrid and nanofluid due to synergistic effect caused by ternary nanoparticles with varying concentration of volume frictions.…”
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Preserving the Past: A Dynamic Analysis of Heritage Tourism and Land Conservation in Mamluk Cairo by Amany E. Salem, Ahmed Tawhid Eissa, Thowayeb H. Hassan, Mahmoud I. Saleh

“…The current study develops new sustainable metrics—sustainable visitor capacity (SVC) and Sustainable Visitation Index (SVI)—to provide a multifaceted assessment of heritage destination management beyond simple visitor volume calculations. The SVC considers operating hours, site capacity, and walking time, while the SVI holistically evaluates time efficiency, spatial distribution, and physical comfort. …”
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Managing Post COVID-19 Patient with Breathlessness by Yen Shen Wong, Muhammad Amin Ibrahim, Mohd Arif Mohd Zim, Mohd Fauzi Abdul Rani

“…A repeat CTPA showed increase reticulations and crazy paving pattern with reduction in lung volume. Multidisciplinary team discussion concluded it as interstitial pneumonia with COVID-19 OP and fibrosis progression. …”
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The Impact of Medicaid Preferred Drug Lists on Utilization and Costs of Antipsychotic Medication by Christian Frois, Thomas O’Connell, Jacqueline Pesa, John Fastenau

“…To control for differences in the prevalence of antipsychotic use among Medicaid patients across states, cost estimates were adjusted using state-level mental-health illness prevalence data (Kaiser Family Foundation, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], and Thomson Healthcare). Volume-based market share of branded antipsychotics was also calculated to compare branded vs. generic antipsychotic use across states. …”
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Cooperative game scheduling and revenue sharing strategy for virtual power plants considering scenery uncertainty by SONG Duoyang, XUE Tianliang, LI Yipu, TU Jintong, BI Yuhao, WANG Mankang

“…Virtual power plants (VPP) efficiently aggregate small-capacity and large-volume distributed energy resources through advanced control technologies to participate in electricity market transactions. …”
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Effects of the Stanford Chronic Conditions Model on Behavioral and Clinical Indicators in Saudi Arabia: A Prospective Quasi-Experimental Study by Bahari G, Kerari A, Alsadoun A, Alnassar M

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Sequential Therapy of Linezolid and Contezolid to Treat Hematogenous Lung Abscess Caused by Staphylococcus aureus in a Congenital Cerebral Hypoplasia Patient: A Case Report by Zhou S, Xin C, Liu W

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Efficacy of Topical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy in the Treatment of Experimental Dry Eye Syndrome Model by Emrullah Beyazyıldız, Ferda Alpaslan Pınarlı, Özlem Beyazyıldız, Emine Rümeysa Hekimoğlu, Uğur Acar, Muhammed Necati Demir, Aynur Albayrak, Figen Kaymaz, Güngör Sobacı, Tuncay Delibaşı

“…Results. Mean aqueous tear volume and tear film stability were significantly increased in rats treated with MSCs (P<0.05). …”
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Evaluating the Impact Performance of Environmentally Friendly Asphalt Concrete Slabs Containing Different Proportions of Recycled Concrete Aggregate and Corrugated Steel Fibers by Walid Mansour, Diaa Ashraf, Ali Basha

“…To ensure the improvement of the asphalt mixtures' properties in terms of Marshall stability, flow, bulk density, air void ratio, and splitting tensile strength, steel fibers were added at a volume fraction of 1.0%. The experimental program consisted of 12 asphalt cylinders with a diameter of 102 mm and a height of 64 mm, cast with different asphalt mixtures to study the effects of varying RCA proportions as well as the addition of steel fibers on the mechanical properties of the asphalt concrete mixtures. …”
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