The Protective Role of Folic Acid in Biochemical and Histopathological Changes Induced by Azithromycin in the Livers of Pregnant Albino Rats by Safaa M. Hanafy, Soha S. Zakaria

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: We evaluated the impact of the second-generation macrolide azithromycin on pregnant albino rats’ livers and assessed the protective role of folic acid. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: For this study, forty pregnant rats were treated and then examined. …”
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Does endoscopic sinus surgery alter the biomechanics of the orbit? by Leigh J Sowerby, Matthew S. Harris, Rootu Joshi, Marjorie Johnson, Tom Jenkyn, Corey C. Moore

“…Abstract Objective The purpose of this study is to determine if removal of ethmoid cell septations as commonly performed in endoscopic sinus surgery leads to a change in orbital wall fracture patterns and the force required to create them. Methods Six fresh-frozen cadaveric heads were acquired and underwent endoscopic uncinectomy, maxillary antrostomy, and anterior and posterior ethmoidectomy on one, randomized, side. …”
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Nonlinear effects and possible temperature increases in ultrasonic microscopy by J. Wójcik, J. Litniewski, L. Filipczyński, T. Kujawska

“…Based on transducer power measurements, a slightly smaller pressure value was obtained thus confirming, to a good approximation, the correctness of the applied methods. A significant parameter is the ratio of the amplitudes of the second to the first calculated harmonics, which shows the extent of the nonlinearity. …”
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COMPARISON OF PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF GAMMA CAMERAS WITH SCINTILLATION NaI(TI) AND SEMICONDUCTOR CdZnTe DETECTORS by Armağan Aydın, Füsun Çetin, Mustafa Demir

“…In this study, we aimed to compare the performance characteristics of a gamma camera with a semiconductor detector (CdZnTe) and a conventional gamma camera with a NaI(Tl) detector. Material and Methods: In our experimental studies, spatial resolution, energy resolution, and linearity tests were performed using 3 capillary tubes of the same length and thickness, into which the Tc-99m radioisotope with different activities was placed. …”
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Characteristics of symptomatic epilepsy and other neurological disorders in children with lissencephaly by V. I. Guzeva, I. V. Ochrim, V. R. Kasumov, O. V. Guzeva, V. V. Guzeva, N. E. Maksimova

“…Clinical manifestations lissencephaly presented delayed psycho-motor development, spastic tetraplegia and intractable epilepsy.Materials and methods. To examine and compare the clinical, electrophysiological and neuroimaging results in children with symptomatic epilepsy with lissencephaly, to assess the effectiveness of antiepileptic therapy and to identify the frequency of drug-resistant forms of epilepsy. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of Brentuximab Vedotin plus chemotherapy as frontline treatment of systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma in Italy by Andrea Marcellusi, Chiara Bini, Laura Fioravanti, Silvia Ripoli, Paolo Morelli

“…This study investigates the cost-effectiveness of Brentuximab Vedotin (BV) in combination with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin and prednisone (CHP) for the front-line treatment of patients with sALCL in Italy. Methods: The analysis was conducted from the perspective of the National Health Service using a three-state partitioned survival model with cycles lasting 21 days and a lifetime time horizon. …”
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Theories of language learning

“…Esther Jansen O’Dwyer outlines the design and implementation of bilingual teaching methods in vocational schools, stressing the importance of adapting strategies to meet diverse learner needs. …”
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The broader socio-economic value of adult respiratory disease vaccinations in the UK – results from a benefit cost analysis by Cale Harrison, Simon Brassel, Sulayman Chowdhury, Claud Theakston, Matthew Napier, Jeffrey Vietri, Diana Mendes, Jingyan Yang, Tianyan Hu, Lotte Steuten

“…Adult vaccination programs cost-effectively reduce this burden, yet their societal value remains under-assessed.Methods A benefit–cost analysis (BCA) using life-table-based disease modeling estimated morbidity and mortality reductions from current age- and risk-based recommendations. …”
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Experimental research of vibrowave processes in recycling technology of assembly units by Anatoliy P. Babichev, Vladimir N. Vesnin

“…The reducer from SK-4 discarded combine harvester is used for testing. Materials and Methods. A reducer component complex of different sizes and configurations, various materials, varying oil-consumption pollution is considered. …”
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From misconceptions to reasonable osteoarthritis patients therapy by O. A. Shavlovskaya, О. А. Gromova, I. Yu. Torshin, I. D. Romanov

“…Approaches to OA therapy are constantly being revised, as new molecules appear, data on drugs/molecules already in use, including data on adverse events, new randomized controlled trials results, new methods of adjunctive therapy become available. OA therapy and prevention, drugs with chondroprotective properties are prescribed according to the opinion of European experts (2019): chondroitin sulfate (CS), glucosamine sulfate (GS), diacerein, avocado soybean unsaponifiables, hyaluronic acid (HA) for intra-articular administering. …”
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Comparison of Motion Control Screening Test Scores in Active Women With a History of Knee and Ankle Injuries by Maryam Golmoradi Marani, Amir Letafatkar, Seyed Sadredin Shojaedin

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between test scores of movement control and a history of knee and ankle injury in active females. Methods: Statistical population of this study was 57 active females (22 healthy subjects, 19 subjects with a history of previous knee injury and 16 subjects with a history of previous ankle injury) with age ranging from 18 to 25 years old. …”
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THE PROTECTIVE EFFECTS OF TETRANDRINE AGAINST TO HISTOLOGICAL, SPERMATOLOGICAL AND OXIDATIVE DAMAGE INDUCED BY AROCLOR 1254 ON THE MALE RATS REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM by Feride Özdemir, Aslı Çetin Taşlıdere, Osman Çiftçi, Muhterem Aydın, Neşe Başak Türkmen

“…The objective of this study was to investigate the possible curative effects of TET therapy against testicular damage (histological, spermatological and oxidative damage) induced by AR1254. Materials and Methods: Twenty-eight male rats were randomly divided into four equal-sized groups: a control group; (1 ml of corn oil by gastric oral gavage), AR1254 group; (2 mg/kg) AR1254 administered intraperitoneally), TET group; (TET by gastric oral gavage 30 mg/kg) and AR 1254 + TET group;(Aroclor 1254 and TET administered together at the same doses as the previous groups. …”
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CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED BIOLOGICS CONSUMPTION BY PATIENTS WITH COVID-19 by V. I. Petrov, N. Yu. Ryazanova, A. V. Ponomareva, O. V. Shatalova, Ya. V. Levina

“…The aim of the article is a comparative clinical and economic assessment of genetically engineered monoclonal antibodies against interleukins in infectious diseases facilities in Volgograd region, reassigned to treat COVID-19 patients.Materials and methods. ABC analysis of the drug consumption in infectious disease facilities in Volgograd region in 2020 and 2021, cost-minimization analysis, and volume of consumption (standard dose per 1000 patients) for genetically engineered monoclonal antibodies against interleukins, were performed on the basis of pharmacies dispensing drug reports on infectious diseases facilities, Russian State Register of maximum selling prices, and Russian guidelines for COVID-19 treatment.Results. …”
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Occurrence of Acanthosis Nigricans, A Benign Condition or Associated with Systemic Disease. A Case-Control Study by R. Acharya, A. Rijal

“…Objectives: Though previous studies have identified AN as marker of hyperinsulinemia and its common association with obesity, this study was done to see if AN occurs as benign condition or has any underlying disease and also to identify the possible risk factors associated with it. Material and methods: Clinically diagnosed cases of AN (n=55) were included with equal number of healthy control. …”
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Digital versus conventional techniques for construction of mandibular implant retained overdenture by Abd Elsalam Awad Ali, Ahmed Habib, Mohamed Shady

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate two different construction techniques (conventional and 3D-printed techniques) for two implant-retained complete mandibular overdentures regarding mechanical wear of the occlusal surface using 3D digital analysis and occlusion force distribution using the digital occlusal analysis system (Occlusense). Methods Twenty patients were selected for this study from the prosthetic department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University. …”
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The effect of silver diamine fluoride on the remineralization of early enamel carious lesions under pH-cycling conditionsWhy Is This Important? by Parand Sorkhdini, DVM, PhD, Yasmi O. Crystal, DMD, MSc, FAAPD, Qing Tang, MS, Frank Lippert, PhD

“…Background: This study explored the in vitro anticaries efficacy of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in remineralizing early enamel carious lesions. Methods: Lesions were created in human enamel specimens, which were divided into 5 groups (n = 36): SDF (38%), SDF and potassium iodide (SDF and KI), potassium fluoride (KF), silver nitrate (AgNO3), and deionized water (DIW). …”
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Fluorescent and Stereomicroscopic Evaluation of Splatter and Settled Aerosols Generated during Three Different Orthodontic Procedures: An in Vitro Study by Vishal Sharma, Payal Sharma, Shubhangi Jain, Divya Shetty, Devicharan Shetty, Saurabh Juneja

“… Objectives: This study evaluated the magnitude of generated aerosols and the extent and intensity of splatter during three orthodontic procedures: orthodontic bonding, motorized interproximal reduction, and debonding and clean-up of adhesive remnants Materials and Methods: Ten extracted teeth were mounted in a phantom jaw. …”
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Focus on physiotherapy and manual therapy for infants in Norway, a cross-sectional study on referral practice, and planned interventions by Hege Handeland, Kari Anne Indredavik Evensen, Hilde Stendal Robinson

“…Furthermore, to describe the planned interventions. Methods Cross-sectional study including 444 infants (age under 12 months) referred to physiotherapists or manual therapists working in primary health care in Norway. …”
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Comparison of 2 different fluoroscopy activation intervals in shock wave lithotripsy: a prospective randomized study by Cengiz Çanakcı, Ahmet Şahan, Orkunt Özkaptan, Erdinç Dinçer, Utku Can, Alper Coşkun

“…Results: The data of 158 randomly included patients (equally divided between both groups) were analyzed. …”
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Firearm safe storage practices among firearm owners in rural and urban households by Yi-Fang Lu, Victor A. Soupene

“…We aimed to examine the association between living in a rural US area and firearm storage practices. Methods We used data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), 2021–2023 to compare firearm storage practices between rural and urban populations. …”
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