Effect of Ruiyun procedure for hemorrhoids (RPH-4) for treating mixed hemorrhoids by Yao Qixian, Wang jinglin, Di Yan, Tang Lingjiao, An Xiaohai, He yu, Xu Jun

“…[Conclusion] Ruiyun procedure for hemorrhoids (RPH-4) is equally effective as PPH for treating mixed hemorrhoids. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Laparoscopic and Open Tubal Ligation: Insights from a Retrospective Study in a Tertiary University Hospital by Naser Al-Husban, Somaya Al Kiswani, Nadeen Al-Falooji, Abdulla Alzibdeh, Zaid Fakhouri, Murad Haddad, Mai Al-Adwan, Alhsna′ Alhusban, Leen Al-Omari, Reem Abuhamdah

“…Background: Female sterilization remains a prevalent contraceptive method globally, despite a declining trend in prevalence over the past decades. …”
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TNFα–308G/A Polymorphism as a Risk Factor for HPV Associated Cervical Cancer in Indian Population by Indu Kohaar, Nisha Thakur, Sudha Salhan, Swaraj Batra, Veena Singh, Anita Sharma, Pushpa Sodhani, B. C. Das, Debi P. Sarkar, Mausumi Bharadwaj

“…Background: Investigation of the potential association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) at –308 G/A and –238 G/A of Tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) with susceptibility to HPV-16 associated cervical cancer in Indian women. Methods: The study included 165 histologically confirmed cases with 45 precancer and 120 cancer patients and an equal number (165) of healthy controls with normal cervical cytology. …”
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The role of plant oils/lipids as innovative fat replacers in various food products: A review by Kok Jia-Wei, Ming Fu, Abu Bakar Asyrul-Izhar, Lilis Suryaningsih, Dicky Tri Utama, Kazem Alirezalu, Mohammad Rashedi Ismail-Fitry

“…This work reviews the methods of structuring plant oils into fat replacers and the functionality of these fat replacers, including emulsions and liquid oils, based on their recent applications in meat, bakery, and dairy products. …”
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BEHAVIOUR OF GLOBALLY CHAOTIC PARAMETERS OF HEART RATE VARIABILITY FOLLOWING A PROTOCOL OF EXERCISE WITH FLEXIBLE POLE by Ana M.S. Antonio, David M. Garner, Marco A. Cardoso, Luiz Carlos de Abreu, Rodrigo Daminello Raimundo, Marcelo T. Navega, Vitor Engrácia Valenti

“…This was investigated while at rest before and, then in the recovery phase from the flexible pole exercise.Material and methods. Thirty-two female subjects were allocated to equal groups. …”
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What about the donor site morbidity – how invasive is the free latissimus dorsi flap? by Nikolaus Wachtel, Riccardo E. Giunta, Marc Hellweg, Maximilian Hirschmann, Constanze Kuhlmann, Nicholas Moellhoff, Denis Ehrl

“…The aim of this prospective study was therefore to objectively investigate the morbidity of a free LDM flap. Methods: A control group (n = 100) without surgery was recruited to assess the differences in strength and range of motion (ROM) in the shoulder joint with regard to handedness of patients. …”
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Involvement of the mouth and jaw area in dermatological diseases by Ramiah, Vasudevi, Sankar, Shenbaga Lalitha, Shunmugavelu, Karthik, Hussain, Sajid Tajamul, Sadasivam, Manju Palanisamy, Behura, Shyam Sundar

“…Male (49.7%) and female (50.3%) patients were equally affected. Conclusion: Diagnosing oral lesions in dermatology practice and mucocutaneous lesions in dental practice can play a pivotal role in patient management. …”
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Machine-learning based strategy identifies a robust protein biomarker panel for Alzheimer’s disease in cerebrospinal fluid by Xiaosen Hou, Yunjie Qiu, Hui Li, Yan Yan, Dongxu Zhao, Simei Ji, Junjun Ni, Jun Zhang, Kefu Liu, Hong Qing, Zhenzhen Quan

“…Abstract Background The complex pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has resulted in limited current biomarkers for its classification and diagnosis, necessitating further investigation into reliable universal biomarkers or combinations. Methods In this work, we collect multiple CSF proteomics datasets and build a universal diagnose model by SVM-RFECV method combined with equal sample size and standard normalization design. …”
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Prevention of Acute Kidney Injury Related (AKI) related by vancomycin; A Randomized Clinical Trial by Mahboubeh Neamatshahi, Aghil Keykhosravi, Anoush Azarfar, Yalda Ravanshad, Yosra Mohammadi, Anahita Ataran, Omid Rashidi, Elham Navipour, Homan Tehrani

“…According to the simple random sampling method, thirty patients between 1 month and 18 years old with systemic infections were randomly assigned to two groups. …”
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Laser vs bur for bone cutting in impacted mandibular third molar surgery: A randomized controlled trial by Deepak Passi, Uma Shankar Pal, Shadab Mohammad, Rakesh Kumar Singh, Divya Mehrotra, Geeta Singh, Manoj Kumar, Arul A.L. Chellappa, Chandan Gupta

“…Background: The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of Er: YAG laser in bone cutting for removal of impacted lower third molar teeth and compare its outcomes with that of surgical bur. Materials & methods: The study comprised 40 subjects requiring removal of impacted mandibular third molar, randomly categorized into two equal groups of 20 each, who had their impacted third molar removed either using Er: YAG laser or surgical bur as per their group, using standard methodology of extraction of impacted teeth. …”
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Time-lapse between periodontal regeneration surgery and root canal therapy in sever combined periodontal-endodontic lesions by Tingyan Dong, Yan Zhang, Xinyue Li

“…Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the time-lapse of periodontal regeneration surgery of combined periodontal-endodontic lesions (PEL) after root canal therapy (RCT) to guide the clinical treatment. Methods: 26 patients (28 teeth) with severe combined PEL were equally divided into 4 groups (n = 7); the control group included patients who underwent periodontal regeneration surgery with no prior RCT and the remaining three experimental groups including patients who received periodontal regeneration surgery post-RCT either immediately or after 3 and 6 months. …”
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Covid-19 and Bell Palsy: Could it Be Neurotrophic Involvement? by Kemal Koray Bal, Sedat Alagöz, Talih Özdaş, Asiye Merve Erdoğan, Vedat Delibaş, Gülali Ocar, Okan Dilek, Feride Fatma Görgülü, Orhan Görgülü

“…The left and right-side facial paralysis admissions were equal, but no statistically significant difference was found (p=0.068).Conclusions: Peripheral facial paralysis is a very common case in ear, nose, and throat practice and requires priority treatment and follow-up. …”
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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF ANTIBIOTIC USE IN CHILDREN ATTENDING OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTS IN INDIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY by Merly Ann Mathew, Prasananjali A, Ram Mohan R, Vidhyashree MD, Arun Murugan, Ramasubramanian, Pavithra G, Sathishkumar K

“…Around 98% do demand to have an antibiotic if their child has fever and an equal proportion 93% of participants want to give antibiotics if their child has a sore throat. …”
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Stigma among primary care providers: characterizing attitudes and behaviors in the care of people with chronic hepatitis in the Philippines by Naeema Hopkins-Kotb, Jhaki Mendoza, Manu Gaspar, Martin Fernandez, Jae-Ann Sumalo, Timothy Mercado, Jovein Alcantara, Joshua Bartolome, Diana Rose de Silva, Janus P. Ong, Todd M. Pollack, David B. Duong, Bethany Holt

“…PCPs’ self-reported behaviors showed commitment to providing equal care, but variation in infection control practices suggesting misconceptions about transmission risk. …”
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Low-Burden Oligometastatic Disease of the Lung Treated with Robotic Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy: A Retrospective Study by Anna Zygogianni, Ioannis M. Koukourakis, Zoi Liakouli, Dimitra Desse, Ioannis Georgakopoulos, Christina Armpilia, Georgia Lymperopoulou, Vasileios Kouloulias

“…A biological effective dose (BED_α/β=10) in the range of 100 Gy appears to be equally effective with higher doses. Within a median follow-up of 34 months, only three patients (7.3%) progressed locally, while three patients progressed to distal sites. …”
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Clinical characteristics and long-term outcomes of 101 patients with urea cycle disorders in China by Ziyan Cen, Pingping Ge, Yuhe Chen, Ting Zhang, Peiyao Wang, Lingwei Hu, Benqing Wu, Xinwen Huang

“…Results The overall survival rate was 93.0% among UCD patients. An equal gender ratio was observed in ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. …”
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Features of the course of pollen allergy in children in the Nizhny Novgorod region by E. Yu. Baskakova, A. A. Tarasova, G. A. Savichev, E. G. Novopoltseva, V. V. Meshcheryakova, A. A. Shevchenko, E. V. Pogodina, A. M. Aldabergenova, E. V. Timofeeva, N. E. Efimov, K. E. Zotova, M. A. Davydova

“…Currently, allergen-specific immunotherapy is the most effective method of treating manifestations of pollen allergies.…”
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Long-term exposure to air pollution and lower respiratory infections in a large population-based adult cohort in Catalonia by Anna Alari, Otavio Ranzani, Carles Milà, Sergio Olmos, Xavier Basagaña, Payam Dadvand, Talita Duarte-Salles, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Cathryn Tonne

“…We assessed the influence of long-term air pollution exposure on hospital admission for lower respiratory infections and whether there are vulnerable subgroups. Methods: We used a populational cohort in Catalonia, Spain, comprising 3,817,820 adults residing in Catalonia as of January 1, 2015. …”
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Biomechanical Analysis and Clinical Study of Augmented Versus Conventional Endoscopic Orbital Decompression for Dysthyroid Optic Neuropathy by Pengsen Wu, Yiheng Wu, Jing Rao, Shenglan Yang, Hongyi Yao, Qingjiang Liu, Yuqing Wu, Shengli Mi, Guiqin Liu

“…The clinical results demonstrate that patients in the augmented group experienced significantly faster and more pronounced improvements in visual acuity and visual field. <b>Conclusions:</b> FEA shows that augmented orbital decompression surgery can alleviate stress more effectively, especially for the optic nerve, which was validated by clinical analysis. …”
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Effect of a short-term water-based exercise program on cognitive skills in a Mexican older adult population by Ermilo Canton-Martinez, Iván Rentería, Juan Pablo Machado Parra, Rubén Avilés-Reyes, Javier Arturo Hall-López, Paulina Yesica Ochoa-Martínez, Patricia Concepción García Suárez, José Moncada-Jiménez, David K. Johnson, Alberto Jiménez Maldonado

“…Verbal and visual memory were assessed via Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) and Rey Osterrieth Complex Figure test (ROCF). …”
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