Prostate Cancer Detection by Novice Micro-Ultrasound Users Enrolled in a Training Program by Hannes Cash, Sebastian Hofbauer, Neal Shore, Christian P. Pavlovich, Stephan Bulang, Martin Schostak, Erik Planken, Joris J. Jaspars, Ferdinand Luger, Laurence Klotz, Georg Salomon

“…ObjectiveMicro-ultrasound is an imaging modality used to visualize and target prostate cancer during transrectal or transperineal biopsy. …”
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Calculating preventable risk fractions for exposure-reducing interventions by Louis Anthony Cox, Jr.

“…Monte Carlo simulations capture inter-individual variability, and scenario analyses identify practical thresholds where additional exposure reductions yield minimal added benefit. These methods can provide evidence-based assessments of how specific exposure reductions affect risk. …”
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Comparison between hysterosalpingography and three-dimensional sonohysterography in infertile women by Muhammad A.S. Muhammad, Medhat K. Fathy, Omar M.M. Salem

“…This study aimed to compare three-dimensional sonohysterography (3D-SIS) versus radiograph hysterosalpingography (HSG) in the evaluation of infertile ladies. Patients and methods This cross-section study was performed on 50 infertile women who underwent 3D-SIS and standard HSG between 7th and 12th day of their menstrual cycles from patients visiting the gynecological clinic at Al-Azhar University outpatient facility in Assiut. …”
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Feasibility of Radiotherapy Fiducial Marker Tracking via Single-Shot X-ray Acoustic Tomography by Norman Alexis Cantú-Delgado MSc, Héctor Mauricio Garnica-Garza PhD

“…This work aims to determine, via Monte Carlo simulations and numerical ultrasound transport, the feasibility of fiducial marker localization via single-shot x-ray acoustic computed tomography. Methods patient data from CT scans for two treatment sites, prostate and lung, were used to model the fiducial marker localization process. …”
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Establishing the convergent and divergent validity of the Return-to-Work Assessment Scale among poststroke survivors by Peter Olanrewaju Ibikunle, Timothy Chukwuka Igbokwe

“…This cross-sectional study therefore aimed to determine the convergent and divergent validity of the RAS among poststroke survivors in Southeastern Nigeria. Methods: This cross-sectional study in Southeast Nigeria evaluated the convergent and divergent validity of the RAS in 101 poststroke survivors. …”
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Pseudotumor Cerebri in a Child with Idiopathic Growth Hormone Insufficiency Two Months after Initiation of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone Treatment by Eleni Loukianou, Anastasia Tasiopoulou, Constantinos Demosthenous, Dimitrios Brouzas

“…To report a rare case of pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) in a child two months after receiving treatment with recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) and to emphasize the need of close collaboration between ophthalmologists and pediatric endocrinologists in monitoring children receiving rhGH. Methods. A 12-year-old boy with congenital hypothyroidism started treatment with rhGH on a dose of 1,5 mg/daily IM (4.5 IU daily). …”
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Characteristics of short-patent auditory evoked potentials in children with cerebral palsy by V. V. Dulnev, Т. A. Slyusar’

“…In children with cerebral palsy, high risk of cognitive impairments connected with sensory disintegration – delayed visual and auditory perception.The objective – assessment of temporary and amplitude characteristics brainstem auditory evoked potentials of children with cerebral palsy.Materials and methods. …”
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The Integration of Geospatial Data for the BIM-Based Inventory of a Skatepark—A Case Study by Przemysław Klapa, Maciej Małek

“…Traditional measurement methods often struggle to capture the spatial, structural, and architectural diversity of these facilities. …”
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The effect of pre-emptive analgesia on the level of postoperative pain in women undergoing surgery for breast neoplasm by Paweł Węgorowski, Andrzej Stanisławek, Renata Domżał-Drzewicka, Justyna Sysiak, Marcin Rząca, Joanna Milanowska, Mariola Janiszewska, Anna Dziubińska

“…Material and methods : The intensity of postoperative pain was measured immediately after the surgery as well as 6, 12, 18, and 24 hours later in 100 women who had undergone surgery for breast tumour. …”
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Research status and development trend of house-for-pensions in China by Dai-Rong XIE, Rong-Na LIAN, Rui-Nian ZHANG, Long GE, Jian-Cheng WANG, Jin-Hui TIAN

“…Objective To conduct a bibliometric analysis of domestic research on house-for-pension in order to understand the current status of research into this area.Methods A computer search was conducted on CNKI, VIP, Wanfang and CBM database to collect studies on house-for-pension from incep-tion to December 31, 2020. …”
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EXPERIENCE WITH COMBINATION THERAPY WITH AMELOTEX®AND COMPLIGAM B®IN PATIENTS WITH MANIFESTATIONS OF SYNOVITIS IN THE PRESENCE OF KNEE OSTEOARTHROSI by O N Bakhareva, A V Solovyeva, Lesya Vasilyevna Chichanovskaya, V M Bryantseva

“…Objective: to study the efficiency of combination therapy with Amelotex®and Compligam B®in patients with osteoarthrosis with the signs of knee joint synovitis. Subjects and methods. The efficiency of combination therapy with Amelotex®and Compligam B®was studied in 40 patients. …”
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The Sustainability Coefficient of Urban Open Space Illumination Compliance as a Subjective Indicator of Environmental Comfort by Melita Rozman Cafuta

“…Investing in optimal methods for improving the energy efficiency of urban lighting systems has become strategic for the economic, technological, and social development of cities. …”
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Lighting System Control for Cataract Maturity Imaging Device by Katon Bagus Setiawan, I Komang Somawirata, Irmalia Suryani Faradisa

“…In cataract detection, artificial intelligence-based methods such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) have proven very effective in detecting cataracts. …”
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Subretinal Drug Delivery in Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration with Sub-macular Hemorrhage by Atul Kumar, Sangeeta Roy, Sana I Tinwala, Neelima Aron, Shreyas Temkar, Amar Pujari

“…Participants: 10 eyes of 10 patients with dense submacular haemorrhage. Methods: A retrospective chart review of 10 eyes of 10 patients with submacular haemorrhage secondary to wet amd treated with 23g pars plana vitrectomy (ppv),followed by submacular injection of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (r-tPA) (12.5µg/0.1ml), bevacizumab (2.5mg/0.1ml) and air (0.3ml). …”
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Dipstick Urinalysis Screening of Healthy Neonates by Behnaz Falakaflaki, Seyed Nouraddin Mousavinasab, Saeideh Mazloomzadeh

“…This study was conducted to examine the usefulness of dipstick urinalysis screening in healthy neonates for the diagnosis of underlying renal disease and to study the magnitude of abnormal urinalysis in apparently healthy neonates. Methods: In this descriptive study, voided urine samples were obtained from 400 apparently healthy neonates and tested using urine dipstick. …”
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Inflammatory cells and remodeling in bronchial biopsies from COPD patients and controls. by Tomas M Eagan, Rune Nielsen, Ingvild Haaland, Gunnar R Husebø, Sverre Lehmann, Jon A Ward, Susan J Wilson

“…<h4>Background</h4>The understanding of inflammation and remodeling in the bronchial wall of COPD patients with varying disease severity remains incomplete.<h4>Methods</h4>35 healthy controls and 47 volunteer COPD patients underwent bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and sampling by endobronchial biopsies in 2014-2015 as part of the MicroCOPD Study. …”
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Preoperative Conjunctival Swab Analyses for Chloramphenicol and Moxifloxacin in Normal Ocular Commensals by Sajeev Cherian Jacob, Isiri Revanasiddappa, Thirumagal Vaishnavi, CL Antony, Venkataramana Kalikivay

“…Material & Methods:- During the period of 10 months, 727 patients were included in the study that were either planned for intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF or were undergoing cataract surgery in a tertiary eye hospital. …”
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A prospective study on the effect of ethambutol on retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and central macular thickness by Sanchari Sarkar, Sanjay Kumar Daulat Thakur, Aparup Dhua, Avik Dey Sarkar, Payel Khatua

“…Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the effect of ethambutol (EMB) on retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) Thickness and central macular thickness (CMT) in patients of newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods: Forty-four eyes of 22 patients were studied for alteration in quadrant-wise RNFL thickness and CMT post-initiation of EMB. …”
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Eye tracking for assessment of situational awareness in bridge resource management training by Oguz Atik

“…The results show that the eye tracking technology is a valuable complementary tool for assessment of situational awareness in a simulator environment, utilized with the existing conventional observation and performance measurement methods. The study reveals that eye tracking provides the assessor with novel data in simulator based maritime training, such as focus of attention, which contributes to the evaluation of the situational awareness. …”
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Assessment of clinical and esthetic parameters in isolated gingival recession treated with coronally advanced flap versus bidirectionally positioned flap: A 6-month follow-up study by Chakradhar Sana, Ashita Uppoor, Sangeeta Umesh Nayak, Neetha Shetty, Priyanka Paramita Sahu, Pragya Atray

“…This study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of BPF and conventional coronally advanced flap (CAF) for treating isolated GRs classified as Class I by Miller. Materials and Methods: Sixteen participants were included in the study (8 in each group). …”
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