Evaluating the risk of underdiagnosis of invasive breast cancer in needle biopsy-diagnosed ductal carcinoma in situ eligible for radiofrequency ablation by Hideo Shigematsu, Mutsumi Fujimoto, Kanako Suzuki, Haruka Ikejiri, Ai Amioka, Emiko Hiraoka, Shinsuke Sasada, Koji Arihiro, Morihito Okada

“…Abstract Background Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is considered a promising alternative to surgical excision for patients with small, unifocal early-stage breast cancer. …”
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Polymorphism of renin — angiotensin system genes in progression of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C by O. V. Taratina, T. N. Krasnova, L. M. Samokhodskaya, T. N. Lopatkina, V. A. Tkachuk, N. A. Mukhin

“…No significant differences between groups in distribution of alternative alleles and genotypes of ATR1 gene on A1166C locus have been revealed.Conclusion. …”
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Phase angle in bioelectrical impedance analysis for assessing congestion in acute heart failure. by Sangho Sohn, Jinsung Jeon, Ji Eun Lee, Soo Hyung Park, Dong Oh Kang, Eun Jin Park, Dae-In Lee, Jah Yeon Choi, Seung Young Roh, Jin Oh Na, Cheol Ung Choi, Jin Won Kim, Seung Woon Rha, Chang Gyu Park, Sunki Lee, Eung Ju Kim

“…The combined use of PhA and EI can provide a robust alternative for routine self-monitoring in patients with HF, thereby enhancing early intervention.…”
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Solanum tuberosum Leaf Extract Templated Synthesis of Co3O4 Nanoparticles for Electrochemical Sensor and Antibacterial Applications by Eneyew Tilahun Bekele, H. C. Ananda Murthy, Dhanalakshmi Muniswamy, Yeshaneh Adimasu Lemenh, Minale Shegaw Shume, Gezahegn Tadesse Ayanie, Avvaru Praveen Kumar, C. R. Ravikumar, R. Balachandran, Arpita Roy

“…Green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) is a viable alternative methodology because of cost-effective and availability of environmentally friendly templates for desired application, which has attracted the attention of researchers in recent years. …”
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Electrocardiographic markers predict hemodynamic parameters in adults with uncorrected secundum atrial septal defect by Kunti N. Umamy, Astri K. Martiana, Risalina Myrtha, Irnizarifka Irnizarifka, Alfa A. Nursidiq

“…Electrocardiography (ECG) was proposed to be alternative in this matter. Method This is a retrospective observational study with cross-sectional design. …”
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Balloon dilation for the treatment of male urethral strictures: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Tianyu Cai, Xiaoyu Li, Jian Lin, Chunru Xu, Xing Ji, Zhenpeng Zhu, Zhenke Guo

“…There is insufficient evidence to suggest that balloon dilation is superior to optical internal urethrotomy or direct visual internal urethrotomy (DVIU) (RR= 1.4754, 95% CI: 0.7306 to 2.9793, p=0.278).Conclusion Balloon dilation may be an intermediate step before urethroplasty and is a promising alternative therapy to simple dilation and DVIU. The balloon is a promising drug delivery tool, and paclitaxel drug-coated balloon dilation is effective in reducing retreatment rates in patients with recurrent anterior urethral strictures. …”
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Experiences of and response to the COVID-19 pandemic at private retail pharmacies in Kenya: a mixed-methods study by Edwine Barasa, Sassy Molyneux, Jacinta Nzinga, Audrey Mumbi, Peter Mwangi Mugo, Daniella Munene, Collins Jaguga, Davy Odhiambo, Elizabeth Ominde-Ogaja, Mercy Maina, Michael Mungoma, Nadia Butt, Sultani Matendechero, Titus Kahiga, Eric Sedah, Sylvia Opanga

“…For treatment of simulated clients, most pharmacies (71%, 73 of 103) recommended alternative therapies and nutritional supplements such as vitamin C; the rest recommended conventional therapies such as antibiotics. …”
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Optimization, Characterization, and Antibacterial Activity of Copper Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Senna didymobotrya Root Extract by Bernard Otieno Sadia, Jackson Kiplagat Cherutoi, Cleophas Mecha Achisa

“…Biosynthesized copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) could be a potential alternative to combat bacterial resistance to conventional medicine. …”
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Experimental Operation of a Prototype 750C Advanced Chloride Molten Salt Bellows Valve by Kenneth Armijo, Aaron Overacker, Ansel Blumenthal, Jeffrey Parish, Michael Nelson, Ivica Radman, Javier Martell

“…The self-contained thermal management STM system, is unique in the salt valve industry since it is an integrated solution to provide a consistent, repeatable alternative to typical heat tracing. Additionally, the design includes the employment of a novel heat pipe valve stem to facilitate enhanced passive thermal management into the valve assembly. …”
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«Talgenism» in the Digital Age: A Domestic History of cMOOC by M. A. Babaeva, E. B. Golubev

“…A conclusion is drawn on the prerequisites for the creation of a new learning theory which would become the foundation for a new time alternative pedagogy which could claim the status of a general theory, a base not only for distance, electronic, but also for classroom learning.…”
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Long-term efficacy and safety of alemtuzumab in participants with highly active MS: TOPAZ clinical trial and interim analysis of TREAT-MS real-world study by Tjalf Ziemssen, Ann D. Bass, Bart Van Wijmeersch, Sara Eichau, Stephan Richter, Frank Hoffmann, Nicole M. Armstrong, Magdalena Chirieac, Janete Cunha-Santos, Barry A. Singer

“…Primary HAD definition (⩾2 relapses in the year prior to baseline and ⩾1 gadolinium-enhancing lesion at baseline), and two alternative HAD definitions were assessed. Results: More participants from CARE-MS I (28%) and II (24%) met primary HAD criteria than TREAT-MS (~14%). …”
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TIESA IR TIKRUMAS WITTGENSTEINO FILOSOFIJOJE by Albinas Plėšnys

“…In his opinion, subjective certainty means merely that there does not exist an alternative language-game which could raise doubts about certainty. …”
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Overlooking the Obvious during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Dyspnoea with Asymmetric Breath Sounds in a Toddler by Heli Salmi, Heini Harve-Rytsälä, Paula Rautiainen, Sari Pyörälä, Johanna Hästbacka

“…However, the clinical course of COVID-19 infection is usually mild in children. Therefore, alternative causes for serious breathing difficulty are more likely, and all differential diagnoses should be considered in the usual unbiased manner.…”
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Integrating wide-swath altimetry data into Level-4 multi-mission maps by M. Ballarotta, C. Ubelmann, V. Bellemin-Laponnaz, F. Le Guillou, G. Meda, C. Anadon, A. Laloue, A. Delepoulle, Y. Faugère, M.-I. Pujol, R. Fablet, G. Dibarboure

“…However, in a hypothetical scenario where a reduced nadir altimetry constellation is envisioned to be operational by 2030, the significance of wide-swath data in mapping becomes more pronounced. Alternatively, we found that data-driven and dynamical mapping systems can significantly participate in refining the resolution of the multi-mission gridded products. …”
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BIOMECHANICAL EVALUATIONS OF IMPLANTO-PROSTHETIC RESTORATIONS by Resmerita Andreea, Cretu Cosmin Ionut, Scheuleac Alexandra, Agop-Forna Doriana, Adam Eduard, Forna Norina

“…Short dental implants (≤8 mm) and narrow diameter implants (NDI) ≤3.5 mm were proposed as alternatives to bone augmentation procedures, showing encouraging short-term survival rates. …”
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A Study on Diagnostic Accuracy of Dipsi Method Over Traditional Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Among Antenatal Women by Vijayadevi Shanmugam, Dharani Sudha Gopalraj, Shruthi Nanjudappan, Rajeswari Ravindran

“…Further research with larger and diverse populations is needed to establish more accurate diagnostic thresholds for GDM using the DIPSI method or alternative criteria.…”
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Evaluation of the Urine POC-CCA Test Accuracy in the Detection of Schistosoma mansoni Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Getaneh Alemu, Endalkachew Nibret

“…The POC-CCA test has higher sensitivity than KK and may serve as a routine diagnostic alternative for disease diagnosis, mapping, and monitoring of interventions. …”
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ANAPUS GYVENIMO IR MIRTIES DUALIZMO: BUDISTINĖ EGZISTENCIJOS INTERPRETACIJA by Agnė Budriūnaitė

“…One, who has acknowledged the inescapable interconnection between life and death, has two alternatives. To accept death as intrinsic essence of life (death-in-life) and live with the existential anxiety; or to measure life and death by dimensions of eternity and to look forward to eternal life without fear of death (life-in-death). …”
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Experiences of health information-seeking behaviour in preoperative patients with lung cancer: a qualitative study in China by Wei Li, Lihua Huang, Jie Zhu, Jiayi Guo, Man Ye

“…Challenges emerged in comprehending and assessing factors related to lung cancer, treatment alternatives, surgical complications, online media resources and preoperative exercise protocols. …”
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Small spheroids for head and neck cartilage tissue engineering by Sven Reutter, Johann Kern, Yvonne Jakob, Nicole Rotter, David Gvaramia

“…The capacity of cells to aggregate into microtissues enables an alternative bottom-up approach to producing cartilage with or without further scaffolding support. …”
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