Effects of Levonorgestrel Combined with GnRH-a Drug-Assisted Focused Ultrasound Ablation on PI3K/PTEN Signaling Pathway in Adenomyosis by Haiya Fang, Cuihua Hong, Xiaoqin Gong

“…To further improve the treatment of adenomyosis, the objective of this study was to investigate the clinical effect of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system, combined with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) drug-assisted focused ultrasound ablation, in the treatment of adenomyosis and its effect on phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase/phosphatase and tensin homolog (PI3K/PTEN) signal pathway. Methods: A study was conducted in subjects aged 28–54 years with adenomyosis, treated in our hospital. …”
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Cognitive functions and their effect on disability in learning process and knowledge application in patients with arterial hypertension by S. Ya. Yanovska

“…The aim of the investigation is to determine the influence of cognitive functions on disability in learning process and knowledge application in patients with hypertension. Materials and methods. 139 patients with essential AH of II and III st. …”
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Longitudinal Monitoring of Electric Vehicle Travel Trends Using Connected Vehicle Data by Jairaj Desai, Jijo K. Mathew, Nathaniel J. Sturdevant, Darcy M. Bullock

“…Historically, practitioners and researchers have used selected count station data and survey-based methods along with demand modeling to forecast vehicle miles traveled (VMT). …”
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Using a deep learning neural network to predict flight path by Oleksandr Bezsonov, Serhii Liashenko, Oleg Rudenko, Sofiia Rutska, Kateryna Vashchenko

“…The task was to collect and prepare a dataset of video and photo materials for training the neural network, develop and implement a deep learning model for trajectory prediction, and enhance UAV flight trajectory forecasting through model optimization and validation. Methods used included the creation of a synthetic dataset using the 3D modeling tool Blender, which enabled the generation of animations representing various drone flight scenarios. …”
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Clinical, diagnostic features and treatment of orgasmic dysfunctions in anxiety-depressive spectrum disorders by M. I. Yagubov, I. Yu. Kan, I. R. Ayriyants

“…The main research methods were clinical-psychopathological and clinical-sexological using as additional tools: the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Weitel Scale, which allows to determine hypochondriacal traits, the Asthenic State Scale – SHAS and Visual Analogue Scale to measure the subjective perception of orgasmic intensity – The оrgasmometer – male and female versions. …”
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Corneal Topographic Changes Due to Pediatric Epiblepharon Surgery by Shindo J, Matsumura N, Nakamura J, Asano M, Ohno T, Mizuki N

“…Jun Shindo,1,2 Nozomi Matsumura,1 Jutaro Nakamura,2 Mizuki Asano,1 Tomoko Ohno,1 Nobuhisa Mizuki2 1Department of Ophthalmology, Kanagawa Children’s Medical Center, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 232-8555, Japan; 2Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 236-0004, JapanCorrespondence: Jun Shindo, Department of Ophthalmology, Kanagawa Children’s Medical Center, Mutsukawa, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 232-8555, Japan, Tel +81 45 711 2351, Fax +81 45 721 3324, Email junjunon.nike.6228@gmail.comPurpose: This study aimed to investigate changes in corneal morphology following pediatric lower-lid epiblepharon surgery using a topographic modeling system 5 (TMS-5®).Patients and Methods: A randomized controlled trial compared two surgical interventions for pediatric epiblepharon: incisional (modified Hotz procedure with lid margin splitting) and nonincisional. …”
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EPIGENETIC REGULATION OF GENE EXPRESSION IN HEAD AND NECK SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA: THERAPEUTIC PERSPECTIVES by R. B. Samsonov, Z. A. Radzhabova, Yu. V. Cheburkin, V. A. Klyuge, E. V. Tkachenko, A. V. Malek

“…In terms of new therapy methods development it is important to understand the complex nature of epigenetic control of gene expression as soon as it allows to create and implement optimal methods of chemotherapy. …”
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Is South Africa ready for point-of-care, non-sputum tests for TB diagnosis? An assessment of end-user perceptions on a novel urine test and tongue swab for TB testing by Nasiphi Mqedlana-Ntombela, Vanessa Fargnoli, Salome Charalambous, Kavindhran Velen, Sonjelle Shilton, Violet Chihota

“…Novel non-sputum sample types currently under development can increase TB testing, however there is limited knowledge on end-user perceptions on these tests. Methods Between March and June 2023, we conducted a mixed methods study to assess end-user insights on a tongue swab and urine test currently under development for TB diagnosis. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF EXPORT POTENTIAL OF BUSINESS IN THE AI ECONOMY THROUGH PRODUCT QUALITY MANAGEMENT WITH THE HELP OF CORPORATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS by Asel D. Dzhailova, Rano A. Mannapova, Inna G. Ivanova, Sergey E. Akopov, Kirill Y. Tikhomirov

“…To substantiate the conclusions, the methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison, and generalisation, as well as table and graphical methods are used. …”
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Transforming clinical practice in just one year: lessons from external cephalic version success by Maisa Manasar-Dyrbus, Bohdan Seifert, Agnieszka Drosdzol-Cop, Rafal Stojko, Jakub Staniczek

“…The endpoints studied were the success rates of ECV, pain levels in the VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) score and subsequent delivery methods. …”
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Some aspects of complicated cataract surgery technique in patients with glaucoma by E. M. Kasimov, M. N. Pirmetov

“…Material and methods. The main group consisted of 30 patients (30 eyes) with narrow rigid pupils that were spread intraoperatively with an irrigation fork-shaped cannula, modified by the authors. …”
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A Personalized Approach to the Treatment of Patients with Latent Stage Angle-Closure Glaucoma by E. I. Belikova, G. A. Sharova

“…To determine tactics and to evaluate the results of a personalized approach to treatment in patients with a latent stage of angle-closure glaucoma. Patients and methods. An analysis of surgical treatment of 35 patients (56 eyes) with latent stage of  angleclosure glaucoma has been carried out. …”
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Effect of Aromatic Massage on Somatic Problems among a Cohort of Menopausal Women by Nageya E. Said, Nabaweya S. Shehata, Sabah A. Abd El Haleem

“…Massage is one of the non-pharmacological methods that can help women cope with menopausal symptoms. …”
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Psoriasis associated with pruritus: variability of clinical manifestations spectrum, correlation analysis of psychopathological symptoms and their impact on quality of life by H. I. Makurina, L. O. Horodokina, O. A. Ryzhov

“…The aim of the study is to determine the clinical and anamnestic characteristics of pruritus in psoriasis, as well as to analyse the spectrum of psychopathological symptoms and their impact on the quality of life in this cohort of individuals. Materials and methods. The main group included patients with psoriasis accompanied by pruritus of varying intensity (n = 15) and patients with dermatosis without active pruritus (n = 15). …”
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Describing the elements of an effective dementia palliative care service by Siobhan Fox, Jonathan Drennan, Suzanne Guerin, W. George Kernohan, Aileen Murphy, Niamh O’Connor, Suzanne Timmons

“…Accordingly, we set out to describe an effective dementia palliative care service using programme theory, and to visually represent it in a logic model. Methods This was mixed-methods study. …”
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MOVEMENTS OF ANATOMICAL COMPLEX: CONDYLAR PROCESS, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT, TEMPORAL BONE by R.S. Palyvoda, A.S. Volovar, A.V. Malikov

“…Scientists also could prove importance of methods of diagnosis and treatment using anatomy field research based on evidence. …”
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Peculiarities of the classification of economically valuable indicators of highbush blueberry varieties of Vaccinium corymbosum L. by С. І. Мельник, Н. С. Орленко, Н. В. Лещук, В. М. Матус, В. А. Павлюк, Н. В. Павлюк

“…Research methods: field (visual examination of the manifestation of morphological signs of vegetative and generative organs of blueberry plants), laboratory (determination of the content of vitamin C, total sugar, pectin, carotenes, anthocyanins, flavonoids, total acidity in berries), analytical, comparative, statistical (cluster analysis). …”
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FORMATION OF A POSITIVE IMAGE OF THE FUTURE TEACHER OF HIGHER SCHOOL AS A COMPONENT OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING by Tamara Poyasok, Olena Bespartochna

“…Examples of implementation of selected stages are given that envisage the introduction at the first stage: active forms and methods of teaching, different types of lectures, seminarsconferences, trainings, discussions, group solutions of creative problems, cases, game technologies; at the second stage: enrichment of the content of disciplines of the humanities cycle with special topics on image problems, application of innovative teaching methods; at the third stage: conducting a special seminar «Professional image of the teacher», the use of conversations, discussions, art techniques, image techniques, mini-conferences, analysis of literary sources, individual research tasks; at the final stag: selfpresentation, compiling your psychological characteristics of the program of self-development, keeping a diary of professional image formation, writing a self-report…”
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The Interactive Work of Implementing Synchronous Video‐Conference Calls—A Qualitative Study Within Early Intervention for Infants With Childhood‐Onset Neurodisability by Phillip Harniess, Anna Purna Basu, Deanna Gibbs, Jeff Bezemer

“…We used qualitative analytical methods inspired by grounded theory and multimodality. …”
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Dynamic Augmented Reality Cues for Telementoring in Minimally Invasive Surgeries: Scoping Review by Hawa Hamza, Omar M Aboumarzouk, Abdulla Al-Ansari, Nikhil V Navkar

“…In some cases, they were considered on par with conventional methods such as audio cues and in-person guidance. …”
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