Modeling of Wave Processes in Hydraulic Drive Systems of Technological Equipment by Ivanchuk Y. V., Belzetskyi R. S., Ozeranskyi V. S., Khomenko V. M., Dobrovolska K. V.

“…With the help of the developed methods, the primary dynamic parameters of the amplitude-frequency characteristics of continuous viscous and weakly compressed liquid in the pipeline of hydraulic systems for different flow ranges. …”
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Metabolic consequences of erastin-induced ferroptosis in human ovarian cancer cells: an untargeted metabolomics study by Kaylie I. Kirkwood-Donelson, Alan K. Jarmusch, Carl D. Bortner, Bruce Alex Merrick, Birandra K. Sinha

“…Erastin (ER), a ferroptosis inducer, kills tumor cells by generating and accumulating reactive oxygen species (ROS) within the cell, resulting in an iron-dependent oxidative damage-mediated ferroptotic cell death.MethodsWe have utilized human ovarian cancer cell lines, OVCAR-8 and its adriamycin-selected, multi-drug resistance protein (MDR1)-expressing NCI/ADR-RES, both equally sensitive to ER, to identify metabolic biomarkers of ferroptosis.ResultsOur studies showed that ER treatment rapidly depleted cellular glutathione and cysteine and enhanced formation of ophthalamate (OPH) in both cells. …”
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Acupuncture ameliorates inflammation by regulating gut microbiota in acute ischemic stroke by Haoyue Yan, Yini Hua, Jinxia Ni, Xiaona Wu, Jingni Xu, Ziniu Zhang, Juwei Dong, Zhihao Xiong, Lei Yang, Hongwei Yuan

“…Therefore, in this study, we wanted to confirm that acupuncture was treating AIS through gut flora and immune response. Methods: We randomly divided 18 rats into equal three groups, including Sham, Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion (MCAO) and Acupuncture.Rats in the Acupuncture group for a continuous period of three days after surgery. …”
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Determinants of Hypovitaminosis D in Pregnant Women and Their Newborns in a Sunny Region by Roya Kelishadi, Faezeh Sharifi-Ghazvini, Parinaz Poursafa, Ferdous Mehrabian, Sanam Farajian, Hosseinali Yousefy, Mahsa Movahedian, Sanaz Sharifi-Ghazvini

“…This study aims to assess the factors associated with 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) levels in pregnant women and their newborns in a sunny region. Materials and Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2012 in Isfahan, Iran. …”
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ANALYSIS OF PROBLEM AREAS OF DENTAL CARE IN THE ALTAI TERRITORY ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF DOCTORS by Светлана Ивановна Токмакова, Людмила Юрьевна Побединская, Ольга Владимировна Бондаренко, Юлия Васильевна Луницына, Мария Ивановна Фролова, Людмила Николаевна Тупикова, Светлана Ивановна Елгина, Елена Владимировна Рудаева, Кира Борисовна Мозес, Яэль Центер

“…Purpose – to analyze problem areas in the provision of state and commercial dental care in the Altai Territory. Material and methods. A survey of 212 dentists of the Altai Territory was conducted. …”
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Burns and COVID-19, what is the impact of the pandemic? Epidemiological profile of a burn center between 2018-2022 by Tiago Ferrari, Marília Vilela Galhardo, Camila Cressoni de Oliveira, Wilson Falco Neto, João Felipe Pissolito, Rodolpho Cesar Oliveira Mellem Kairala, Pedro Henrique Soubhia Sanches, José Antônio Sanches

“…At the same time, Covid-19 established a new scenario with new human behaviors, which could equally impact the characteristics and incidence of burns. …”
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Effectiveness of Educational Intervention on Improving Preventive Behaviors in Fireworks Injuries: Applying the Extended Parallel Process Model by Majid Barati, Khadijeh Ezzati Rastgar, Sharareh Bagheri, Jahanbakhsh Usefi, Ameneh Hosseini, Samrand Saeedi, Golaleh Parandan

“…The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the developed parallel process model in injury prevention in students. Materials & Methods: This experimental study was conducted in 2020-21 with 240 male students in Sanandaj who were randomly and equally divided into experimental and control groups. …”
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Efficacy of adding dexmedetomidine as adjuvant with bupivacaine in ultrasound-guided intermediate cervical plexus block for thyroidectomy surgery: randomized controlled study by Mamdouh Mahmoud Mostafa, Reham M. Gamal, Aya M. Ahmed Baiomy, Mohamed Elsayed Hassan, Jehan Mohamed Kamal, Thabet TS, Tamer A. Kotb, Mai M. Elrawas

“…Patients were randomly allocated into two equal groups, the B Group (n = 30) received bilateral intermediate CPB, with 20 ml bupivacaine 0.25%, and the DB Group (n = 30) received bilateral intermediate CPB with 20 ml of bupivacaine 0.25% plus 1 µg/kg dexmedetomidine. …”
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Diversity and variability of biomolecules under material and environmental factors in Cymbopogon citratus L., traditional uses, antimicrobial properties, and recommendations for fu... by Noura Jaouad, Ahmed Tazi, Faouzi Errachidi, Souad Maache, Belkheir Hammouti, Mustapha Taleb

“…To confirm these early findings, more in vitro and in vivo research on the anticancer and antioxidant mechanisms revealed by lemongrass components is necessary. Equally, in silico studies are needed to clarify the action mechanism of chemical compounds contained in the extracts and essential oils of lemongrass.…”
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Speciation studies of potentially toxic elements within the vicinity of major dumpsites in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria by Oluwakemi O. Tovide, John A.O. Oyekunle, Odunayo T. Ore, Bukola A. Oyebode, Elizabeth O. Moseri, Abolanle S. Adekunle, Oluwasegun Oluwarotimi, Aderemi O. Ogunfowokan, Adebayo O. Eludoyin

“…The soil samples were equally subjected to six-step chemical fractionation protocol for speciation analysis. …”
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Effects of Six-week Hopping Exercise on Time to Stabilization and Perceived Stability in Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability During Single-leg Jump-landing by Mohammad Karimizadeh Ardakani, Hooman Minoonejad, Erik Wikstrom, Reza Rajabi, Ali Sharifnezhad

“…This is a randomized controlled trial.Materials and Methods: A total of 28 basketball players with chronic ankle instability (Mean±SD age; 22.67±2.88 y, Mean±SD weight: 80.47±8.48 kg, Mean±SD height: 186.82±3.09 cm) participated in this study and were randomly divided into two equal groups of 14 people each: 1. …”
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Measurement of apoptosis by SCAN©, a system for counting and analysis of fluorescently labelled nuclei by Neta Shlezinger, Elad Eizner, Stas Dubinchik, Anna Minz-Dub, Rachel Tetroashvili, Adi Reider, Amir Sharon

“…The package includes three modules designed for counting the number of nuclei in multi-nucleated domains, scoring the relative number of nuclei with condensed chromatin, and calculating the relative number of nuclei with DNA strand breaks. The method provides equal or better results compared with manual counting, the analysis is fast and can be applied on large data sets. …”
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Insightful health assessment of paediatric hemato-oncology patients’ well-being through knowledge and attitude survey of their caretakers: A hospital-based study by Miria Aingel Cherian, Nirali Dilip Patil, Manjula Gudhoor, Rhea Simon, Soukhya Kapsi, Abhilasha Sampagar, Madiwalayya S. Ganachari

“…The emotional and psychological toll on both the child and their family is equally substantial, as the journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery is often marked by fear, uncertainty, and distress. …”
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Effective inhaler technique education is achievable - assessment and comparison of five inhaler devices errors by Monika Marko, Magdalena Klimczak, Marharyta Sobczak, Maciej Wojakiewicz, Tomasz Dębowski, Andrzej Emeryk, Andrzej Emeryk, Rafał Pawliczak

“…Education resulted in equalizing the level of correctness of inhalation, which was similarly high for each type of device. …”
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Comparative evaluation of simulators for practising fluoroscopy-guided renal pelvic puncture by N. K. Gadzhiev, D. S. Gorelov, A. A. Mishchenko, V. P. Britov, R. R. Kharchilava, E. F. Sharafutdinov, S.  B. Petrov, D. D. Shkarupa

“…The specialists were divided into two equal groups by experience: group 1 — beginners, group 2 — experienced urologists. …”
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Hb H disease associated with compound heterozygosity for --SEA deletion and a novel alpha globin chain variant (HBA2:c.175C>A) on the distal histidine in a Chinese family by Manna Sun, Jiwu Lou, Wang Xinghe, Ying Zhao, Yunshi Dai, Shuangai Liu, Tizhen Yan

“…Sequencing of cDNA from HBA2 gene identified an equal ratio of normal and mutant alleles.Conclusion: This rare case highlighted the importance of identifying rare haemoglobin variant during prenatal screening. …”
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Morphological characteristics of lateral branches of human basilar artery by Gajanin Vesna, Sladojević Igor, Šarović-Vukajlović Mirka, Gajanin Radoslav, Ninković-Baroš Đuka, Krivokuća Božo

“…Maintrunk of basilar artery gives an equal number of lateral branches on both sides. On average, every lateral branch gives 2 side branches. …”
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Impact of nutrient deficiencies on early childhood caries: A case-control study on Vitamin D, Calcium, and Ferritin serum levels by Mohamed T Elfezary, Shaimaa Eldeeb, Mohamed E Moteea, Mohammad S Abu Samadah, Ahmed S Waly

“…Therefore, research was designed to examine the relationships between blood levels of vitamin D, calcium, ferritin and the occurrence of Early Childhood Caries. Materials and Methods: This case‒control study included a cohort of fifty Egyptian children aged 2 to 6 years who were segregated into two equal groups: the case group (Early Childhood Caries) and the control group (free from caries). …”
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Is “Bite force” a reliable parameter to compare masticatory efficiency restoration following ORIF of anterior mandibular fractures? by Shital Patel, Kruna Bhimani, Roma Narsingyani, Zenish Bhatti, Rajan Savani

“…The main objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of 3-dimensional (3D) miniplate and conventional miniplates for fixation of anterior mandibular fractures on the basis of bite force as a main parameter. Methods: 66 patients having isolated anterior mandibular fractures were randomized into two groups equally: Conventional miniplates and 3D miniplates. …”
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Open Drug Scenes Survey in Brazilian cities: main findings from São Paulo, Fortaleza, and Brasília by Clarice Sandi Madruga, Kátia Isicawa de Sousa Barreto, Danilo Seabra, André Constantino Miguel, Cláudio Jerônimo da Silva, Gleuda Simone Apolinário, Guilherme Godoy, Lidiane Nogueira Rebouças, Natália Alexandre Ferreira, Quirino Cordeiro, Rogério Adriano Bosso, Ronaldo Ramos Laranjeira

“…ABSTRACT Objective: The latest edition of the Open Drug Scenes Survey in Brazilian Cities (LECUCA) investigated social vulnerability, health, and the use of the Psychosocial Care Network by attendees of open drug scenes (ODSs) involving crack cocaine in São Paulo, Fortaleza, and Brasília between 2021/2022. Methods: Since 2016, LECUCA has used Time-Location Sampling (TLS) to select probabilistic samples representative of the population of ODS attendees. …”
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