Patient-specific computational flow simulation reveals significant differences in paravisceral aortic hemodynamics between fenestrated and branched endovascular aneurysm repair by Kenneth Tran, MD, Celine Deslarzes-Dubuis, MD, Sebastien DeGlise, MD, Adrien Kaladji, MD, Weiguang Yang, PhD, Alison L. Marsden, PhD, Jason T. Lee, MD

“…CFS is a novel tool for quantifying and visualizing the unique patient-specific hemodynamic effect of different complex EVAR strategies. …”
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In vitro Study of Fungus-Like Organisms Peronospora ficariae and Wilsoniana bliti as Potential Inhalant Allergens by Sztandera-Tymoczek M, Wdowiak-Wróbel S, Świderska U, Palusińska-Szysz M, Szuster-Ciesielska A

“…They negatively impact crop production, reduce the quality of agricultural goods, and lessen the visual appeal of decorative plants. Additionally, these fungi can pose a health hazard to humans, as they are significant sources of allergens. …”
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Expression characteristics of miR-502-5p/p53/NF-κB signaling pathway in patients with different degrees of knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional observational study with methodolo... by Xiaozhe Zhang, Kesong Shi, Anmin Ruan, Pu Chen, Tao Zhang, Qingpu Wang

“…Clinical assessments included Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) scores. …”
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EP-143 - RELATO DE CASO: ECTIMA GANGRENOSO POR PSEUDOMONAS- APRESENTAÇÃO CLÍNICA GRAVE EM IMUNODEFICIÊNCIA ADQUIRIDA by Isadora Hueb Barata Oliveira, Ana Carolina Almeida Milagres, Andrei Pinheiro Moura, Diego Alcântara Santos, Pedro Henrique Emygdio, Vinicius Santos Rodrigues

“…., 24 anos, HIV diagnosticado em dez/23, com pneumonia e abscesso pulmonar, sem tratamento imediato(CD4 93).Durante a internação intercorre com redução da acuidade visual e saída de secreção em olho E, avaliada pela oftalmologia identificado úlcera de córnea em melting, raspado de córnea com cultura positiva para Pseudomonas aeruginosa. …”
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Treści ideowe polskich nowożytnych konfesjonałów jako wyraz potrydenckiego nauczania Kościoła by Arkadiusz Gontarek

“…The aim of this article is, therefore, to look at the modern confessional who, in its formal and content layer, visually realises – on an equal footing with other elements of the church’s equipment – the counter-reformation doctrine of the postTrent Church. …”
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Establishing Sitafloxacin Epidemiological Cut-off Values (ECOFFs) for Clinical Bacterial Isolates by Zhang J, Li X, Jia X, Li Y, Zheng B, Yu Y, Hu F, Sun Z, Chen Z, Zhang G, Kang W, Wang T, Li J, Gao H, Yi Q, Yu W, Chu X, Xu Y, Yang Q

“…Zone diameter ECOFFs were determined via the visual estimation method. Whole-genome sequencing was performed on E. coli strains exhibiting overlapping MICs between wild-type (WT) and non-wild-type (NWT) groups to analyze resistance mechanisms.Results: Sitafloxacin MICs ranged from 0.002 to 64 mg/L, while inhibition zone diameters ranged from 6 to 45 mm across the nine species. …”
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The Contribution of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and its TrkB Receptor to Hippocampal Neuron Resistance to Ischemia-Reperfusion (Experimental Study) by Irina V. Ostrova, Maria Sh. Avrushchenko, Arkady M. Golubev, Nataliya V. Golubeva

“…Immunocytochemical methods were used to determine immunoreactivity to BDNF and TrkB proteins. Based on the visual inspection and analysis of the optical density, the following types of neurons with different color intensity were distinguished: weak (BDNF–, TrkB–), moderate (BDNF+, TrkB+) and strong (BDNF++, TrkB++). …”
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Acupuncture effects of post-stroke thalamic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Tianwei Zhang, Tianwei Zhang, Junying Zhai, Junying Zhai, Ling Cheng, Ling Cheng, Kaixin Jiang, Kaixin Jiang, Dayang Wang, Huawei Shi, Bin Wang, Xing Chen, Xinglu Dong, Li Zhou

“…Outcome measures included the total efficacy rate, visual analogue scale (VAS), present pain intensity score (PPI), pain rating index (PRI), β-endorphin (β-EP), substance P (SP) and adverse reactions. …”
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Capabilities of Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Angiography in Patients With Cerebral Aneurysms in the Postoperative Period by D. O. Kardailskaya, E. I. Zyablova, T. N. Trofimova, I. N. Sever, D. V. Litvinenko, V. V. Tkachev, V. A. Pоrhanov

“…Therefore, dynamic MRA can clearly visualize the structure of cerebral vessels mainly due to the effect of blood flow and static tissue contrast, and the principle is mainly the effect of multiphase scanning and accumulation of contrast agent.Conclusions: Dynamic MRA has a number of advantages over cerebral angiography, such as noninvasiveness, high-resolution images of the cerebral arteries, absence of radiation exposure, use of iodinated contrast agent, and absence of artifacts from metal clips or embolic material.…”
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Problematic Social Media Use, Self-Objectification, and Body Image Disturbance: The Moderating Roles of Physical Activity and Diet Intensity by Çınaroğlu M, Yılmazer E

“…Social media platforms, particularly those emphasizing visuals, often promote unrealistic beauty standards. …”
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Assessing the direct and spillover protective effectiveness of Wolbachia-mediated introgression to combat dengueResearch in context by Jo Yi Chow, Somya Bansal, Borame S.L. Dickens, Pei Ma, Ary Hoffmann, Yoon Ling Cheong, Nazni Wasi Ahmad, Jue Tao Lim

“…Robustness checks, including visual inspections, root-mean-square error (RMSE) calculations, in-space and in-time placebo checks, and permutation tests, were used to inspect the model's ability in attributing dengue incidence reductions to the Wolbachia interventions. …”
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Comparing Durations of Different Countermeasure Efficacies Against Wild Boar (<i>Sus scrofa</i>) in Cornfields of Hunchun, Jilin Province, China by Ke Li, Bruce R. Burns, Shuang Cui, Qi Song, Chengxi Zhao, Mingtian Zhang, Dan Zhang, Bingwan Liu

“…From 2016 to 2021, different countermeasures were applied sequentially seeking to control this damage by using either (1) visual deterrents, i.e., solar blinkers of different colors; (2) auditory deterrents, i.e., playbacks of Amur tiger (<i>Panthera tigris altaica</i>) calls, wild boar calls, or wolf (<i>Canis lupus</i>) calls; (3) tactile deterrents, i.e., electric fencing; (4) olfactory deterrents, i.e., Adult Amur tiger feces; or (5) various combined deterrents. …”
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Regulating Integrin β1 to Restore Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone–Tanycyte Unit Function in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome-Related Hypothalamic Dysregulation by Yu Wang, Xiaoyu Tong, Yan Xiao, Yicong Wang, Wei Hu, Wenhan Lu, Yuning Chen, Jiajia Li, Wenhao Gao, Hongru Gao, Yicheng Tian, Sizhe Dai, Yi Feng

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Application of auricular acupoint scraping therapy in postoperative patients with lower extremity fracture (耳穴推刮术在下肢骨折术后患者中的应用) by GUI Huiqiong (桂辉琼), WANG Yihua (王一华), YUAN Qingna (袁庆娜), JI Chen (冀晨), YANG Yihua (杨毅华)

“…The control group received routine treatment and nursing measures, while the observation group was given auricular acupoint scraping therapy based on the routine treatment and nursing measures. Visual analog pain scale (VAS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score and patient satisfaction before and after treatment were compared between the two groups. …”
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Effect of bagging on nutritional quality and mineral element content of peach fruit in different varieties by CHEN Meng, ZHANG Xue, LI Yue, LI Yong, CHEN Xiaolong, CHEN Jian, YU Xiangyang

“…[Objective] Bagging is a significant practice in peach cultivation, which can alter the light conditions of the fruit and minimize mechanical damage to the fruit, enhance surface smoothness, and improve the overall visual quality of peaches. Additionally, bagging can reduce pesticide residues on peaches, thereby decreasing food safety risk. …”
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CD79A and GADD45A as novel immune-related biomarkers for respiratory syncytial virus severity in children: an integrated machine learning analysis and clinical validation by Juan Juan Chen, Zhang Ze Lu, Yu Xin Jing, Xing Mei Nong, Yi Qin, Jin Yang Huang, Na Lin, Jie Wei

“…Competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks were constructed using the SpongeScan database to identify lncRNAs interacting with the target miRNAs. Networks were visualized using Cytoscape (v3.10.1).Finally, Machine Learning-Based Biomarker Selection and hub gene identification and validationResultsDifferential gene expression analysis revealed 81 overlapping genes between hospitalized and outpatient RSV-infected children. …”
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Kirjeldamisest lavastamiseni. Loovuurimuslik vaade / From Describing to Staging: A Practice-as-Research Look by Karl Saks, Hedi-Liis Toome, Anu Sööt, Ele Viskus

“…Being able to describe—therefore express verbally both auditory and visual elements present in the environment—is a very relevant skill for directors. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Two Audio-analgesic Tracks on Reduction of Anxiety Level in Patients Undergoing Root Canal Treatment: A Randomised Clinical Study by Ajay Singh Rao, Namrata Bajpai, Nimisha Chinmay Shah, Deebah Choudhary, Meetu Mathur, Vishnu Pratap Singh Rathore, Ridhhi Vasa

“…Before initiating endodontic therapy, patients were assessed for baseline anxiety using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), along with measurements of Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP), and Pulse Rate (PR). …”
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Effects of flow-responsive vacuum and pulsation with early attachment of the milking unit on teat tissue condition and milking performance in Holstein dairy cows by A. Singh, M.E. Spellman, H. Somula, K. Kakoulis, C.O. Paulrud, M. Wieland

“…We assessed machine milking-induced short-term teat tissue changes and teat-end hyperkeratosis by palpation and visual inspection postmilking. Electronic on-farm milk meters were used to assess milking characteristics. …”
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Evaluation of the efficacy of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid with chondroitin sulfate in post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis by E. I. Bialik, M. A. Makarov, V. A. Nesterenko, V. E. Bialik, A. E. Karateev, A. A. Bialik, V. I. Stadnik

“…Before the start of treatment and 2 weeks, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after i/a injection of HLA, pain intensity at rest and during movement was assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS) and function was assessed using KOOS questionnaire (Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score). …”
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