Neutrophil and Monocyte CD64 and CD163 Expression in Critically Ill Neonates and Children with Sepsis: Comparison of Fluorescence Intensities and Calculated Indexes by Mojca Groselj-Grenc, Alojz Ihan, Metka Derganc

“…To evaluate the expression of CD64 and CD163 on neutrophils and monocytes in SIRS with/without sepsis and to compare the diagnostic accuracy of CD64 and CD163 molecules expression determined as (1) mean fluorescence intensities (MFI) of CD64 and CD163; and (2) the ratio (index) of linearized MFI to the fluorescence signal of standardized beads. Patients and methods. Fifty-six critically ill neonates and children with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and suspected sepsis, classified into two groups: SIRS with sepsis (n=29) and SIRS without sepsis (n=27). …”
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Functional Constipation and Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome in the General Population: Data from the GECCO Study by Paul Enck, Johannes Leinert, Menno Smid, Thorsten Köhler, Juliane Schwille-Kiuntke

“…The prevalence of constipation in the (German) population has been shown to be 14.9% in a telephone survey, but more detailed data are required to characterize the sociographics and clinical characteristics of persons with different types of functional constipation, either constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) or functional constipation with or without meeting Rome criteria. Methods. Of 2239 constipated individuals identified during the telephone interview, 1037 (46.3%) were willing to provide a postal address for a questionnaire, of which 589 (56.8%) returned the questionnaire, inquiring about sociographic data, clinical symptoms, and health care behavior related to constipation, as well as health-related quality-of-life (SF12). …”
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The Efficacy of Soprolife® in Detecting in Vitro Remineralization of Early Caries Lesions by Mona Zeitouny, Frédéric Cuisinier, Hervé Tassery, Hussein Fayyad-Kazan

“…Objectives: This randomized controlled in vitro 4-arm trial study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of SoproLife® in detecting and quantifying in vitro remineralization with early caries lesions. Material and Methods: Sixty human teeth were randomly assigned into four equal groups. …”
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Evaluation of Opposite Clear Corneal Incision in Controlling Astigmatism in Cataract Patients Undergoing Phacoemulsification Surgery by J. S. Bhalla, Meenakshi Rani, Surbhi Gupta

“…Design: Prospective clinical study. Methods: 45 consecutive patients planned for phacoemulsification were divided into three equal groups of fifteen patients each: Group 1 presenting without corneal astigmatism, Group 2 having WTR (with-the-rule) and Group 3 having ATR (against-the-rule) astigmatism. …”
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Coexistence of Asymptomatic Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis and Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Case Report by Jia Q, Wang L, Tong X, Sun J, Fan H

“…Active tuberculosis was initially confirmed using specialized detection methods, including metagenomic next-generation sequencing and Xpert MTB/RIF analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. …”
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Evaluation of efficacy of oral ivabradine for attenuation of hemodynamic response to intubation in hypertensive surgical patients: Effect on rate pressure product as an index of my... by Udita Naithani, Riyaz K. Ahamed, Shweta Jain, Vandana Gakkhar, Isha Garg, Gaurav Saxena

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of oral ivabradine on the attenuation of hemodynamic response to endotracheal intubation in hypertensive surgical patients assessed by rate pressure product (RPP), which is a very reliable indicator of myocardial oxygen demand. Material and Methods: Sixty medically controlled hypertensive surgical patients, aged 30–65 years, receiving general anesthesia were divided into two equal groups: Group I received a tablet of ivabradine 5 mg and group C received a placebo tablet 1 hour before induction. …”
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International Imperatives of Financial Support for the Sustainable Development of Rural Communities by Hrytsyshen Dymytrii O., Abramova Iryna V.

“…To solve certain problems, the following methods were used: system analysis – for contentualization of the evolution of international imperatives of sustainable development; comparative analysis – for the study and adaptation of foreign experience; induction and deduction – to formulate conclusions and recommendations on the issues under study. …”
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Chronic Kidney Disease in the Eastern Region of the State of Mexico: Implication of the Social Determinants of Health by Luis Enrique Hernández Gamundi, Donovan Casas Patiño, Alejandra Rodríguez Torres, Angélica Heredia Sánchez

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to analyze the social determinants of health present in the care setting for patients with chronic kidney disease. <br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a qualitative study was carried out in the eastern part of the State of Mexico in which 27 patients with chronic kidney disease participated who answered a semi-structured interview, using the Iramuteq v0.7alpha2 software to code the speeches. …”
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Study of Soligorsk Salt Tailings Piles while Using Up-To-Date Geodetic Technologies by V. I. Mikhailov, S. I. Kononovich, Yu. N. Chiberkus, A. O. Voronovich

“…Intensive development of the Starobinsk deposit is related with formation of salt tailings piles which are annually increasing and they have already reached the height of 120–150 m, their volume constitutes 1.5 billion tons and their area is equal up to »3000 ha. Such situation leads to activation of geodynamic processes, salting of soil and underground water. …”
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Clinical Profile and Complications Experienced by Chronic Kidney Disease Patients undergoing Hemodialysis in a Tertiary Hospital of Nepal: An Observational Study by Bimala Sah, Imran Khan, Ashesh Dhungana

“…This study aimed to assess the clinical profile and complications experienced by chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: This was an observational study conducted from December, 2023 to February, 2024 Patients aged 20 and above, receiving hemodialysis more than three months were included in the study. …”
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Low-Cost Sensor Network for Air Quality Assessment in Cabo Verde Islands by Anedito Zico da Costa, José P. S. Aniceto, Myriam Lopes

“…Future research should focus on these issues, and a sensor network integrated with reference methods could be a great asset to enhance data accuracy and improve outcomes of air quality monitoring in the country.…”
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Legal responsibility for developers of flats filed for bankruptcy in the perspective of SEMA number 3 of 2023 by A. A. Kiky, Sihabudin, H. N. Widhiyanti

“…This research employs normative legal methods using a statute-based approach. The findings of the study indicate that a Supreme Court circular has a lower hierarchical position than a law, and its legal force depends on its compliance with the law. …”
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Empagliflozin as a novel therapy for cirrhotic refractory ascites: a randomized controlled study by Mohamed Fathy Bakosh, Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Walid Ismail Ellakany, Ahmed Kamal

“…This research investigated the safety and efficacy of empagliflozin in the management of RA when added to the standard of care (SoC) compared to SoC alone. Methods Patients were randomized to receive either a fixed dose of 10 mg of empagliflozin plus standard of care (SoC) or SoC alone. …”
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Exploring physical fitness, physical activity, nutritional status, and diet among female nutrition students by Lini Sholihah, Noor Rohmah Mayasari

“…Research Objective: This study aims to examine the fitness profile of female undergraduate nutrition students and explore the factors associated with fitness such as physical activity level (PAL), nutritional status, and diet. Methods: To answer the research objective, a cross-sectional design was conducted, involving 114 healthy female students, aged 18-20 years old. …”
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Effects of the aqueous extract from Abelmoschus esculentus L peel on hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia induced by dexamethasone in rats by Aisha Dugani, Wesal Alkhetally, Elham Elghedafi, Feras Alkayed

“…The aim of the present study was to explore the effect of oral administration of the aqueous extract of Abelmoschus esculentus peel (AEPE) on hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia induced in rats by dexamethasone (DEXA). Methods: Twenty-four rats were randomly divided into four equal groups. …”
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Slow Subcutaneous Release of Glatiramer Acetate or CD40-Targeting Peptide KGYY₆ Is More Advantageous in Treating Ongoing Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis by Gisela M. Vaitaitis, David H. Wagner

“…We developed an alternate approach, KGYY₆, whose mechanism of action targets the CD40 receptor with promising results in an Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (EAE) model. Methods: GA and a CD40-targeting peptide, KGYY₆, were formulated as slow-release particles used to treat EAE in C57BL/6 mice. …”
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The state of the oral microflora in patients with systemic sclerosis by M. S. Yesayan, E. I. Selifanova, E. G. Margaryan, T. V. Beketova

“…Systemic sclerosis (SSc) can lead to pathological changes in the maxillofacial region, contributing to the violation of the microbiocenosis of the oral cavity with a predominance of pathogenic microflora.Objective: to study the composition of the oral microflora in patients with SSc. Patients and methods. The composition of the oral microflora was studied in 50 patients with SSc. …”
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Evaluation of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Tests Used for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries: A Narrative Review by Farahnaz Emami, saba abrishamkar, Amin Kordi Yoosefinejad

“…Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the clinical tests used to assess the injuries of anterior cruciate ligament. Methods Electronic data bases including Science Direct, PubMed and Google Scholar were searched using related keywords with the aim of finding the articles that clinically evaluated the injuries of anterior cruciate ligament. …”
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Digital wear analysis of onlay restorations constructed from two pressable glass-based ceramics against natural enamel: An in vitro study by Abdelaziz Elhamrawy, Hussein Ramadan, Tamer Hamza

“…Therefore, the primary objective of this in vitro study was to digitally assess the wear characteristics of lithium disilicate and zirconia-reinforced lithium disilicate pressable ceramics following chewing simulation. Methods. Twenty-two onlay ceramic restorations were fabricated on epoxy dies replicated from the maxillary first premolar ivory tooth master die. …”
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Design of a Microwave Quadrature Hybrid Coupler with Harmonic Suppression Using Artificial Neural Networks by Saeed Roshani, Salah I. Yahya, Maher Assaad, Muhammad Akmal Chaudhary, Fawwaz Hazzazi, Yazeed Yasin Ghadi, Saeed Mostafaei, Sobhan Roshani

“…The proposed approach mitigates the complexity of the circuit fabrication, compared with the previous methods while achieved desirable performances for the proposed QHC.…”
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