Clinical Outcomes of Transcatheter Arterial Embolization after Failed Endoscopic Intervention for Acute Non-Variceal Bleeding Associated with Benign Upper Gastrointestinal Diseases by Sang Yoon Kim, Su Jin Kim, Ayoung Lee, Kichul Yoon, Jun Young Park, Ju Yup Lee, Jae Myung Park

“…We investigated clinical outcomes of TAE for non-variceal bleeding from benign UGI diseases uncontrolled with endoscopic intervention. Methods This retrospective study performed between 2017 and 2021 across four South Korean hospitals. …”
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Experimental determination and theoretical calculation for CO2 liquid-solid phase equilibrium in PLNG by Zihe LI, Jianlu ZHU, Qing MIAO, Feng YAN, Xin OUYANG, Chaofei NIE, Hui HAN, Yuxing LI

“…Understanding the liquidsolid phase equilibrium mechanism of CO2 in PLNG is crucial for determining the gas-mass treatment indicators of PLNG. Methods A novel liquid-solid phase equilibrium test setup was designed and built with visualization and continuous sampling functions. …”
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Bretschneider (Custodiol®) and St. Thomas 2 Cardioplegia Solution in Mitral Valve Repair via Anterolateral Right Thoracotomy: A Propensity-Modelled Comparison by Constantin Mork, Luca Koechlin, Thibault Schaeffer, Lena Schoemig, Urs Zenklusen, Brigitta Gahl, Oliver Reuthebuch, Friedrich S. Eckstein, Martin T. R. Grapow

“…Single-dose cardioplegia is preferred in minimal invasive mitral valve surgery to maintain the adjustment of the operative site without change of preset visualization. The aim of our study was to compare two widely used crystalloid cardioplegias Bretschneider (Custodiol®) versus St. …”
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Time-dependent changes in corneal biomechanics after small incision lenticule extraction: an in vivo study by Di Zhang, Haixia Zhang, Yan Zheng, Caiyun Fu, Lei Tian, Changbin Zhai, Lin Li

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the in vivo temporal changes in corneal biomechanical properties following small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). Methods This retrospective study included 30 myopic patients who underwent SMILE with preoperative and postoperative ocular examinations (at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months) including Pentacam and corneal visualization Scheimpflug technology (Corvis ST) at 5 time points over a 6 months period. …”
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Impact of cannula diameter on pregnancy outcomes after minimally invasive fetal laser surgery in the treatment of twin‐to‐twin transfusion syndrome: A systematic review and meta‐an... by Anouk M. van derSchot, Josee L. vanSteenis, Esther Sikkel, Marc E. A. Spaanderman, Joris vanDrongelen

“…The aim of the study was to determine the impact of cannula size on pregnancy outcomes, with a particular focus on PPROM. Material and methods The protocol was developed and registered in the PROSPERO database under registration number CRD42022333630. …”
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Logic models for the evaluation of complex interventions in public health: lessons learnt from a staged development process by Stephan Voss, Julia Bauer, Michaela Coenen, Caroline Jung-Sievers, Graham Moore, Eva Rehfuess

“…Specifically, we aim to identify advantages and challenges associated with this process, and deduce lessons learnt for staged logic model development and logic model development in general. Methods For the staged logic model development process, a first draft of the logic model was developed at the start of the evaluation. …”
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Controversies in minimally invasive surgery for invasive cervical cancer by O. N. Churuksaeva, L. A. Kolomiets, A. L. Chernyshova, A. B. Villert, M. O. Ochirov, Yu. M. Trushchuk, A. A. Maltseva, L. A. Tashireva

“…Statistical analysis and visualization of the analysis results were performed using prism 9.5.1 (GraphPad, USA). …”
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Evaluation of feeding difficulties using videofluoroscopic swallow study and swallowing therapy in infants and children by Yun Chou, Lan-Wan Wang, Chien-Jen Lin, Lin-Yu Wang, Wen-Hui Tsai, Mei-Ju Ko

“…Videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) is a useful tool for real-time visualization of the swallowing process and airway aspiration. …”
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Emerging Healthcare Technologies in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: 75 Years of Evolution by Irina Florina CHERCIU HARBIYELI, Elena Daniela BURTEA, Vlad IOVANESCU, Dan Nicolae FLORESCU, Ion ROGOVEANU, Dan Ionut GHEONEA, Adrian SAFTOIU

“… Introduction: Over the past 75 years, gastrointestinal endoscopy (GIE) has undergone remarkable transformative advancements that continue to shape its future. Material and Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted to gather relevant studies on emerging technologies in GIE. …”
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Approach to automating viral genome assembly by Ms Anastasiia Paremskaia, Dr Andrei Deviatkin, Dr Pavel Volchkov

“…We demonstrated the effectiveness of this approach using IAV as an example, which confirms its applicability to any other viruses when an appropriate database is available. Methods: A representative database of IAV (n = 872,467) was created for each segment (n = 8) of the IAV based on data obtained from GenBank using the query (txid11320). …”
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Fluorescein sodium for resection of high-grade astrocytoma: A single-center prospective study in Vietnam by Anh Minh Nguyen, Nguyen Thanh Lam, Nguyen Duc Vu, Hoa Viet Nguyen, Nguyen Phan Thanh Tu, Dang Cao Son

“…Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of using fluorescein sodium (FS) with the YELLOW 560 nm filter as an adjunct in the resection of high-grade astrocytomas. Methods: Between October 2019 and October 2023, 62 patients diagnosed with high-grade astrocytoma were prospectively enrolled. …”
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Integrating geographic information systems into veterinary education within the one health framework: an interdisciplinary approach by Antonio Contreras, Víctor Cuevas, Jorge Rivera-Gomis, Jorge Rivera-Gomis, Antonio Sánchez, Pelayo Acevedo, Joaquin Vicente

“…The exercises support data visualization, geospatial analysis, and the generation of online outputs. …”
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Collaborative networks in community-based health and social care services: insights from Blackpool and the Fylde Coast (United Kingdom) by Kristof Santa, Zsofia Boda, Buket Kara, Jörg Huber, Heather Catt, Barbara Mezes

“…SNA examined collaboration patterns via visualization and multivariate network regressions (MRQAP). …”
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A web-based platform for optimizing healthcare resource allocation and workload management using agile methodology and WISN theory by Akash Gajanan Prabhune, P S Karpaga Priya, Rohit Chandra, Ankur Thakur, Viany R Srihari, Sachin S Bhat

“…Objective To develop and validate a web-based system that automates the WISN methodology for healthcare workforce planning. Methods The PRAYOJN platform was developed using an agile methodology, structured over five iterative sprints. …”
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Comparison of regional citrate anticoagulation and nafamostat mesylate anticoagulation during plasma exchange for children at high bleeding risk: a retrospective study by Dan Peng, Zili Cai, Jie He, Wei Duan, Xinping Zhang

“…Statistical analysis utilized SPSS 25.0, comprising two-sample t-tests, chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests, and Mann–Whitney U tests, as appropriate. Data visualization was performed using ggplot2 in R-studio. …”
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Application of 3D Printing Technology in Minimally Invasive Pelvic Surgery by Sergey V. Donchenko, Karen A. Egiazaryan, Andrey A. Prokhorov, Aleksey V. Shabunin, Alexander D. Rubtsov, Alexander M. Nemnonov

“…However, such problems as implant malposition due to complicated intraoperative visualization and the risks of postoperative complications remain relevant. …”
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Dual-energy computed tomography may reduce delayed diagnosis of occult hip fractures: Experiences at a single center by Hirotaka Kawakami, Hiromi Sasaki, Junichi Kamizono, Yuki Yasutake, Kana Yamada, Suguru Saho, Takehiro Kawauchi, Noboru Taniguchi

“…Dual-energy computed tomography allows visualization of bone marrow edema and bone contusions, which are challenging to detect using conventional computed tomography. …”
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Post‐operative injection of hydrolyzed collagen peptides shows anti‐inflammatory effect in patients with femoroacetabular impingement improving the early recovery by Enrico Tassinari, Andrea Minerba, Tommaso Basile, Alessio Bucciarelli, Francesco Traina, Brunella Grigolo, Stefano Zaffagnini, Eleonora Olivotto

“…Physical examination and clinical assessment using the Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS) and visual analogue scale (VAS) score for pain were performed at the time of surgery and at 1 and 6 months of follow‐up. …”
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Verbal memory in major depressive disorder in a long-term perspective: a five-year longitudinal study of first episode patients by Marit Schmid, Marit Schmid, Eivind Haga Ronold, Eivind Haga Ronold, Maiken Løchen, Maiken Løchen, Åsa Hammar, Åsa Hammar, Åsa Hammar

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Simulated microgravity confines and fragments the straw-based lignocellulose degrading microbial community by Boyang Liao, Tianyi Feng, Sihan Hou, Hong Liu, Jiajie Feng

“…Inspired by the solid-media visualization experiment of Aspergillus nidulans (a representative fungus) which showed a confined hyphal expansion under mµ-g, we proposed a material-convection-based model: the degradation of complex and recalcitrant macromolecules like lignocellulose is a multistep and highly coordinative task for the microbial community, but the mµ-g physically destroyed the material convection in the fermentation material, which confined the diffusion of microbial cells, their metabolic products/substrates, and extracellular enzymes, thus fragmenting the microbial interactions needed for the degradation; the confined diffusion also caused a local resource shortage for next-step degraders, which resulted in a zonal concentration of microbes and thus intensified conflicts manifested in the release of antimicrobial metabolites, especially against fungi.IMPORTANCEThis convection-based model explains the observed phenomena and suggests proper mass-transfer-promoting methods for more “globalized” microbial interactions in such a community-based, highly coordinative, oligotrophic, mixed-phase (physically), and fungi-dominant application scenario under microgravity. …”
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