Community-based drug checking at syringe service programs in New York City observe an increasing prevalence of xylazine from 2021 through 2024 by Leonardo A. Dominguez Gomez, Yarelix Estrada, Jeffery Sauer, Izza Zaidi, Andrew J. Trinidad, Hannah Helmy, Alex Harocopos

“…Drug checking is a harm reduction strategy that provides information to people who use drugs and allows for insight into the composition of local drug supplies. Methods The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) worked with syringe service program (SSP) partners to operate a drug checking pilot study that continued as a public health program. …”
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Trends and future directions in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: A bibliometric analysis by Yeming Zhong, Xuan Wei, Caiyun Zou, Bo Qian, Hongbo Ji, Jinhe Guo, Zigang Che

“…This study aims to identify key trends, influential publications, leading authors, and collaborative networks. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted on October 16, 2024, examining publications in the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database from 2004 to 2024. …”
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Subxiphoid-subcostal versus transthoracic thoracoscopic thymectomy: A safe and feasible approachCentral MessagePerspective by Madhuri Rao, MD, Aitua Salami, MD, Alexandria Robbins, MD, Jamee Schoephoerster, BS, Amit Bhargava, MD, Ilitch Diaz-Gutierrez, MD, Qi Wang, MS, Rafael Andrade, MD

“…Potential advantages of ST are the avoidance of intercostal incisions and visualization of both phrenic nerves in their entirety. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of highly cited papers on oral mucosal lesions in COVID-19: Trends and impact in medical literature by Namrata Sengupta, Gargi Sarode, Rahul Anand, Sachin C. Sarode

“…In this context, a bibliometric analysis was conducted to identify published papers on “oral mucosal lesions in COVID-19” within medical literature. Methods: A comprehensive search was performed in the Scopus database in July 2023. …”
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Research trends in Rift Valley fever virus: a bibliometric analysis from 1936 to 2024 by Huiying Zhang, Huiying Zhang, Shuai Song, Shuai Song, Leiliang Zhang, Leiliang Zhang

“…This study utilized bibliometric analysis to identify research hotspots and emerging trends in RVFV studies, aiming to offer new insights and strategic references for future research directions and prevention strategies.MethodsThe study utilized Scopus to collect global publications on RVFV from 1936 to 2024. …”
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A microscopic transungual surgical approach for subungual glomus tumor resection by Jianbo Zhong, Jianbo Zhong, Kamran Ali, Kamran Ali, Ping Yang, Xingyun Zhao, Inmaculada Xu Lou, Liming Wu

“…This study introduces the Microscopic Transungual Surgical Approach to overcome the drawbacks of existing procedures for glomus tumor excision and evaluate its efficacy in treating these tumors.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 61 patients diagnosed with and treated for glomus tumors between 2014 and 2024, examining their clinical characteristics, diagnostic test results (Love’s and Hildreth’s tests), and MRI findings. …”
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Development and validation of an early prediction model for cardiac death risk in patients with light chain amyloidosis: a multicenter study by Naidong Pang, Ying Tian, Hongjie Chi, Xiaohong Fu, Xin Li, Shuyu Wang, Feifei Pan, Dongying Wang, Lin Xu, Jingyi Luo, Aijun Liu, XingPeng Liu

“…Objectives We aimed to develop a novel prediction model and prognostic scoring system that enables early identification of these high-risk individuals. Methods This study enrolled 235 patients with confirmed AL cardiac amyloidosis from three hospitals. …”
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Frontiers and hot topics in tumor metabolic reprogramming: a bibliometric analysis from 2014 to 2023 by Ping Wen, Ping Wen, Guanwen Wang, Ningning Zhang, Qing Shao, Long Wang, Fanli Qu, Xiaohua Zeng, Xiaohua Zeng, Xiaohua Zeng

“…As a result, tumor metabolic reprogramming has become a research area of considerable clinical value and potential, warranting comprehensive investigation.MethodsThis bibliometric analysis was conducted to systematically summarize the research status, hotspots, and future trends in the field of tumor metabolic reprogramming. …”
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Wide-Field Imaging with NAVILAS Laser System by A. N. Kulikov, D. S. Maltsev, M. A. Burnasheva, V. V. Volkov, V. F. Danilichev, R. L. Troyanovskiy

“…Purpose: to study the potential of wide-field imaging with NAVILAS laser system.Material and methods. In this study we included patients diagnosed with indirect ophthalmoscopy as having one of the follows: diabetic retinopathy (6 eyes), central retinal vein occlusion (5 eyes), choroidal melanoma (3 eyes), rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (4 eyes), and peripheral chorioretinal degeneration (10 eyes). …”
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Myeloid dendritic cells and periodontal disease association: integrated study of single-cell sequencing and Mendelian randomization analysis by ChengJi Shi, XinYi Ou, XiaoXu Lei, LiJuan Huang, ShuHao Xu, Wei Li, Xi Zhao

“…Despite advancements in therapeutic interventions and an enhanced understanding of its pathophysiology, emerging techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and Mendelian randomization (MR) present new opportunities for precision medicine in the management of periodontal disease.MethodsData derived from the GSE152042 dataset underwent rigorous quality control, normalization, and dimensionality reduction using Seurat and the MonacoImmuneData framework. …”
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Bibliometric and Retrospective Analysis on Economic Behavior for Inclusive Growth by Liudmyla Saher, Ihor Vakulenko, Kateryna Shevchenko, Yevheniia Bondarenko, Oleksii Lyulyov

“…The last research defined in the article stages is aimed at using modern research methods and information technologies for a deeper analysis of the subject area. …”
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Behçet syndrome: The disturbed balance between anti‐ (CLEC12A, CLC) and proinflammatory (IFI27) gene expressions by Ali Kemal Oğuz, Çağdaş Şahap Oygür, Seda Taşır, Hilal Özdağ, Mehmet Nejat Akar

“…A microarray‐based comparative transcriptomic analysis was performed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of BS and identify any potential therapeutic targets. Methods Twenty‐nine BS patients (B) and 15 age and sex‐matched control subjects (C) were recruited. …”
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The light-dependent alteration in carbonic anhydrase activity in leaves of Crassula ovata (Crassulaceae) by Topchiy N.M., Zolotareva O.K., Dadyka V.V., Fediuk O.M., Onoiko O.B.

“…A single isoform of the enzyme with a molecular mass of 29 kDa was identified in the extract from leaves of "light" C. ovata using electrophoretic separation in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate after visualization of CA activity by protonography. Two high molecular weight protein complexes exhibiting CA activity were detected in "light" and "dark" leaves by native electrophoresis and protonography methods. …”
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Research on the basic theory and application of enhanced recovery in tight sandstone gas reservoirs by Gao Shusheng, Ye Liyou, Liu Huaxun, Zhang Jianzhong, Zhu Wenqing, An Weiguo

“…This study employs a comprehensive approach integrating mercury injection, nuclear magnetic resonance, micro-model visualization, and simulation experiments of displacement and inter-layer seepage flow, alongside foundational seepage theories, to systematically explore the characteristics of tight sandstone gas reservoirs, seepage patterns, and methods for improving gas recovery. …”
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GENDER DISTINCTIONS OF MICROALBUMINURIA AND ITS RELATION TO INTRARENAL HEMODYNAMIC AND LEPTIN LEVEL IN ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION by V. I. Podzolkov, A. E. Bragina, J. N. Rodionova

“…To assess an incidence of microalbuminuria (MAU) depending on gender and its relation to intrarenal hemodynamic, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and leptin serum level in essential hypertension (HT). Material and methods. 149 patients (61 men and 88 women, aged 49.4±7.1 years, body mass index 32.2±3.8 kg/m2) with HT degree 2-3 were examined. …”
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Research Progress in Artificial Intelligence for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Systematic Review by Ping Zhang, Qing Zhang, Xinya Hu, Wei Chi, Weihua Yang

“…Abstract Introduction This review synthesizes advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) applications for central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR), analyzing challenges and outlining future research directions to guide personalized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted in the Web of Science database using a comprehensive AI-related keyword set (e.g., “deep learning,” “neural networks,” “computer vision”) combined with “central serous chorioretinopathy.” …”
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Evaluation of the Ideal Horizontal X-Ray Beam Angulation to Accurately Identify Two Separate Canals in Maxillary First Premolars—A Retrospective Clinical Study Using Cone-Beam Comp... by Benedikt Schneider, Luisa Klinkhamels, Wilhelm Frank, Constantin von See, Jörg Philipp Tchorz

“…This study aimed to retrospectively analyze cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) data to determine the horizontal X-ray beam angulations for maxillary first premolars at which root canals overlap and neighboring tooth superimposition occur, providing clinically relevant guidance for optimizing IO radiographic techniques. <b>Methods:</b> CBCT scans from 85 patients were analyzed using ImageJ software to measure the angles at which maxillary first premolar root canals overlap or become obscured by adjacent teeth. …”
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Real-life utilization of sentinel lymph node mapping in endometrial cancer: Patterns of practice in unmapped patients and effect on treatment and outcomes by Danielle Glassman, Raadhika Kher, Cande V. Ananth, Eugenia Girda

“…We evaluated patterns of surgical staging in unmapped patients and studied how this practice affected adjuvant therapies and survival. Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of patients with newly diagnosed endometrial cancer who underwent minimally invasive surgical staging, including sentinel lymph node mapping with cervical injection of indocyanine green from January 2019 to December 2021. …”
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LONG-TERM RESULTS OF THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PERILYMPHATIC FISTULAS LOCATED IN THE AREAS OF THE LABYRINTH WINDOWS by Ilona A. Srebniak, Olga V. Sherbul-Trokhymenko

“…To evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of treatment in patients with unilateral sudden and acute sensorineural hearing loss, fluctuating and sensorineural deafness, as well as perilymphatic fistulas by assessing the effectiveness of minimally invasive diagnostic tympanotomy with one-step labyrinthine window plastic surgery. Materials and methods. Analysis of long-term follow-up treatment outcomes of 37 patients with PLF in labyrinth windows areas who underwent surgery (minimally invasive otomicrosurgical intervention with optimal combined microscopic and endoscopic visualization and closure of the affected area) in 2016–2020 was conducted. …”
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Radiographic Measurement of Distal Metatarsal Articular Angle Does Not Correlate with In-Vivo Deformity for Juvenile Bunion Deformity by Michael O’Sullivan MD, Kelsie Coe MD, Jacob R. Zide MD, Rusty Hartman BS, Anthony I. Riccio MD

“…The purpose of this study is to compare plain radiographic measurements of the DMAA to in-vivo DMAA measurement. Methods: This is an IRB-approved retrospective r¬eview of prospectively enrolled patients over a 4-year period at single pediatric institution who underwent a scarf osteotomy for management of a juvenile bunion deformity. …”
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