Evaluation of the relationship between periodontal bone loss and Schneiderian membrane thickness in upper posterior teeth with root tips associated with the maxillary sinus: a retr... by Kevser Sökmen, Nurullah Sökmen

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to examine the effects of periodontal bone loss (PBL) in upper posterior teeth with root tips in contact with the maxillary sinus on sinus mucosal thickening (SMT) via cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods One hundred sixty CBCT images were divided into four equal groups according to the season in which they were taken: spring, summer, autumn, and winter (n = 40). …”
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Seroepidemiological Study of Human Toxoplasmosis in Females in Ardabil City, 2019-2020 by Roya Houshmandi Khaneghahi, Shahram Habibzadeh, Farhad Pourfarzi, Behnam Mohammadi Ghalehbin

“…Since the awareness of the prevalence of toxoplasmosis in different population groups and geographical areas and the risk factors involved in it, is one of the most important indicators which can be estimated the risk of infection in any society, this study aims to know the extent of prevalence of anti-toxoplasma antibody in  serum and some risk factors related to it in females in Ardabil city. Methods: Three hundred forty nine female of Ardabil city were randomly selected based on the files available in health centers. …”
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Interventional Treatment Strategies for Carotid Blowout Syndrome After Radiotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma by Lin Z, Chen J, Zou X, Zhang J, Huang D

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and outcomes of these treatments in NPC patients with CBS.Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 46 NPC patients who developed CBS following radiotherapy and underwent endovascular intervention at Zhongshan People’s Hospital between January 2016 and July 2023. …”
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Estimation of Ecotoxicity of Nanoparticles of Cobalt, Copper, Nickel and Zinc Oxides on Biological Indicators of the State of Ordinary Chernozem by S. I. Kolesnikov, V. M. Varduni, A. N. Timoshenko, T. V. Denisova, K. Sh. Kazeev, Yu. V. Akimenko

“…Assessment of the effect of nanoparticles of oxides of cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc on the biological state of ordinary chernozem.Material and Methods. The effect of Co3O4, CuO, NiO and ZnO nanoparticles on the biological properties of soil was studied on ordinary chernozem (Rostov‐on‐Don, ussia). …”
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Trends and Determinants of Underweight among Under-Five Children in Ethiopia: Data from EDHS by Haile Mekonnen Fenta, Lijalem Melie Tesfaw, Muluwerk Ayele Derebe

“…This study sought to explore the trends and identify the determinants of underweight Ethiopian under-five children across time. Methods. The data in the study was obtained from the 2000, 2005, 2011, and 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys (EDHS). …”
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Augmented Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament Repair in Ankle Fractures and the Postoperative Effect on 3D Syndesmotic Volumes by Blake Moore MD, Ashley Suttmiller

“…We also explored relationships between postoperative volumes and PROs. Methods: Twenty patients with syndesmotic injuries participated in our randomized clinical pilot study. …”
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Chronic Inflammatory Markers in Overweight and Obese Children: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study by Rajasekar Gokulakrishnan, Chinnaiah G. Delhikumar, Gandhipuram P. Senthilkumar, Jayaprakash Sahoo, Ramachandran R. Kumar

“…This study compared the inflammatory markers between obese and normal children and assessed obesity-related comorbidities. Methods: In this cross-sectional analytical study, 40 obese children between 5-18 years of age were recruited as cases, and an equal number of age and gender-matched normal children as the control. …”
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Prescriber opioid patterns following cesarean section pre and post provider training by Alexa Cohen, Melissa J. Fazzari, Gayatri Nangia, Talitha L. Bruney

“…This study describes opioid prescribing patterns following cesarean section before and after the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) mandated the Opioid Prescriber Training Program in 2017. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of 1494 women hospitalized for cesarean section at a single institution in New York City between July 2016 and August 2018. …”
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Survey risk factors in pregnant women who suffer from hydatidiform mole and its clinical course in Alzahra hospital in Rasht from 2003-2007 by Tahere Ziaie, Homa Khanjani, Mohammad Ali Yazdani

“…In (%76.9) of samples, disease was diagnosed in gestational age less or equal to 14 weeks (first trimester of pregnancy). …”
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The implications of pesticide residue in food crops on human health: a critical review by Janet Beyuo, Lyndon N. A. Sackey, Cornelius Yeboah, Phebe Y. Kayoung, Delphine Koudadje

“…Limitations include regional bias, as the review may not equally represent all regions, particularly developing countries. …”
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Mitochondria-Targeting Type-I Photodynamic Therapy Based on Phenothiazine for Realizing Enhanced Immunogenic Cancer Cell Death via Mitochondrial Oxidative Stress by Duan Z, Li L, Zhan Q, Chen J, Li Q, Liu R, Tu Y

“…This study presents Rh-PTZ, a small organic molecule with a D-π-A structure, that simultaneously amplifies mitochondria-targeted type-I PDT-dependent immune stimulation for the treatment of hypoxic cancer.Methods: The hydrophobic Rh-PTZ was encapsulated into F127 to prepare Rh-PTZ nanoparticles (Rh-PTZ NPs). …”
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Eligibility and workload implications of adjuvant immunotherapy in patients with resected esophageal and gastroesophageal junction (ESO/GEJ) cancer by T.H. Lee, S. Gill

“…This retrospective study examines its real-world eligibility and resource implications. Materials and methods: We conducted an ethics board-approved chart review of patients who underwent CROSS chemoradiation at BC Cancer from January 2016 to December 2020. …”
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Effect of salbutamol-based anti-asthmatic medication on surface roughness and color stability of different types of hybrid ceramics by Noha Attia, Waleed Elshahawy, Abeer Atef Younes

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate the impact of salbutamol sulfate inhalation on the surface roughness and color stability of hybrid ceramics using an inhaler and nebulizer at different doses over three time periods. Materials and methods A total of 120 samples of Lava Ultimate (LU), Cerasmart (CS), and Nacera Hybrid (NH) were divided into three equal groups. …”
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Grading explanations of problem-solving process and generating feedback using large language models at human-level accuracy by Zhongzhou Chen, Tong Wan

“…Two methods are essential for achieving this level of accuracy: (i) Adding explanation language to each rubric item that targets the errors of initial machine grading. …”
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How to choose optimal adjuvant therapies for high-risk hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer after chemotherapy? by Peeter Karihtala

“…Due to the high prevalence and cumulative mortality of HR+/HER2- breast cancer, it poses a global health challenge. Material and methods: This is a narrative review on the post-chemotherapy treatment options in patients with HR+/HER2- breast cancer. …”
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Prevalence of ocular disorders in Liberia: a retrospective study using the eyeSmart electronic medical record system by Anthony Vipin Das, Priyanka Kammari, Edward Bea Guizie, Rajashekar Varada, Gurcharan Singh

“…# Background This study aims to describe the demographic distribution and ocular diagnosis of the patients presenting to the Liberia Eye Center, Monrovia, using the eyeSmart Electronic Medical Record system. # Methods A retrospective study was conducted on patients presenting to Liberia Eye Center from July 2017 to July 2018. …”
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Evaluation of antibacterial efficacy of propolis as an intercanal medicament against Enterococcus faecalis (a randomized controlled in vitro study) by Alaa Almahameed, Joul Kassis, Magd Aboud, Kinda Layous

“…We aimed in this study to determine the efficacy of two different pastes (calcium hydroxide combined with saline and calcium hydroxide combined with propolis) as a dressing material in eradicating E. faecalis from infected root canals. Methods: Twenty extracted single-rooted and single-canalled first premolars randomly distributed into two equal groups of 10 teeth each. …”
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DH-plant production in culture of unpollinated ovules of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) by E. A. Domblides, N. A. Shmykova, S. N. Belov, I. B. Korottseva, A. V. Soldatenko

“…The development of F1 hybrids distinguishing it from cultivars by high productivity, plant uniformity in ripening date, fruit sizes and quality is the promising trend in breeding program in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.).The aim of the study was to optimize the gynogenesis induction condition in culture of unpollinated ovules in vitro in order to broad the generation of new breeding forms and to accelerate homozygous line production.Materials and methods. Eight promising cucumber accessions from Laboratory of Cucurbit Breeding and Seed Production (FSBSI FSVC) were taken for the study. …”
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Comparative study between oral and intralesional injection of beta-blocker in the treatment of infantile capillary hemangioma by Sahar S Sheta, Kareem B. Elessawy, Nadeen Eltoukhy, Ayman Esmail, Walaa ElNaggar

“…Abstract Purpose The present is conducted with the aim of comparing the clinical efficacy and side effects of oral versus intralesional propranolol treatment of infantile capillary hemangiomas. Methods Study enrolled 40 infants diagnosed with infantile capillary hemangiomas. …”
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Development and validation of the Women Autonomy Scale for measuring psychosocial freedom from conventional gender roles by Waqar Husain, Farrukh Ijaz, Muhammad Ahmad Husain, Achraf Ammar, Khaled Trabelsi, Haitham Jahrami

“…This study addresses this gap by developing and validating the Women Autonomy Scale (WAS). Methods The development and validation of the WAS involved four phases with a total of 2,252 adult women from Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. …”
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