A Comparative Study of Vitrectomy Combined with Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling for the Treatment of Idiopathic Macular Hole with Air or C3F8 Intraocular Tamponade by Xiang Chen, Yi Yao, Xiaolu Hao, Xiaocui Liu, Tiecheng Liu

“…After the operation, the best corrected visual acuity and macular hole closure rate were not significantly different between the two groups. …”
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How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Higher Education Learning Experience? An Empirical Investigation of Learners’ Academic Performance at a University in a Developing Country by Ghada Refaat El Said

“…Millions of learners were affected by educational institution closures due to the pandemic, which resulted in the largest online movement in the history of education. …”
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Impact of non-pharmacological interventions on the first wave of COVID-19 in Portugal 2020 by Dinis B. Loyens, Constantino Caetano, Carlos Matias-Dias

“…Without vaccines during the first wave, governments implemented nonpharmacological interventions (NPIs) such as lockdowns, school closures, and travel restrictions. This study quantifies the impact of NPIs on COVID-19 transmission in Portugal between 24th February and 1st May. …”
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Functional outcome of the three-stitch technique of humerus nailing for comminuted shaft humerus fractures by Sachin Kale, Bhushan Patil, Garvit Khatod, Pramod Bhor, Gursimran Sandhu, Venkatsh Jyoti, Rohan Baruah, Sachiti Kale, Rahul Ghodke, Joydeep Dey

“…Two patients encountered delayed wound healing; one underwent vacuum-assisted closure therapy, ultimately achieving satisfactory healing after a series of dry dressings over 2–3 weeks. …”
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The short-term and long-term results of three-stage surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis with formation of ileal J-pouch by P. V. Tsarkov, A. Yu. Kravchenko, I. A. Tulina, Yury Ye. Kitsenko

“…All patients at the first stage underwent operations related to the emergency state, at the second stage - reconstructive surgery with formation of the ileal J-pouch followed by closure of ileostoma. Results. Patients, who underwent the first stage of treatment on the basis of our institution, had shorter time of surgical treatment, as compared to the cases when colectomy was performed in the other clinics: 4,7±1,6 and 46,1±39,8 months respectively (p=0,02). …”
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Arsenic and fifteen other metal (loid)s exposure of children living around old mines in the south of France by Igor Pujalté, Zeno Loi, Alice Bernard, Lionel Moulis, Sophie Delpoux, Jacques Gardon

“…Access to clean water, mine closures, and health awareness likely kept exposure low. …”
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Analysis of Upper Facial Weakness in Central Facial Palsy Following Acute Ischemic Stroke by Monton Wongwandee, Kantham Hongdusit

“…Results: Of 108 patients with acute ischemic stroke, 92 had CFP, and among these, 70 (76%) demonstrated upper facial weakness. Tight eye closure (force and wrinkle formation, both 42%) was the most sensitive indicator for detecting upper facial weakness. …”
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Pulmonary Artery and Pulmonic Valve Vegetations in a Young Pregnant Filipino with Patent Ductus Arteriosus by Valerie R. Ramiro, Jezreel L. Taquiso, Stephanie Martha O. Obillos, Charlene F. Agustin, Jose Donato A. Magno, Eric Oliver D. Sison

“…She was advised surgical PDA closure and harvest of vegetations after delivery, but the patient did not consent. …”
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Colostomy Takedown: Ischemic Complication following Anorectal Malformation Surgery by Wendy Jo Svetanoff, Justin Sobrino, Grace S. Mitchell, Rebecca M. Rentea

“…We present a case and imaging findings of a child who developed issues following colostomy closure due to segmental colonic ischemia. Case Presentation. …”
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Initial Experience Using the Radiofrequency Needle Visualization on the Electroanatomical Mapping System for Transseptal Puncture by Silvia Guarguagli, Ilaria Cazzoli, Aleksander Kempny, Michael A. Gatzoulis, Sabine Ernst

“…Fourteen of 41 patients had congenital heart disease, including 9 patients with previous septal closure. Twenty-two patients had at least one previous TSP. …”
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Credit Management and Performance of selected financial Institutions in Kabale District, Uganda by Joshua, Muhumuza

“…Lastly financial institutions should adhere to the requirements of the Central Bank as failure to do so may lead to their closure; they should also always recapitalize so as to match deposits. …”
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Community Participation and the sustainability of Development projects: A case Study of Essential Nutrition and Health package Project in Kabuga, Gasabo District, Rwanda. by Bernard, Bayasese

“…It was revealed that after the project closure, the local communities maintained the projects through development of levies at a flat rate, voluntary contributions, and contribution of materials among others. …”
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Dinámica del nitrógeno en un suelo aluvial salino, cultivado con remolacha azucarera by S. VALDIVIA VEGA, J. PINNA CABREJOS, S. VALDIVIA SALAZAR

“…El experimento de hizo en bloques completos al azar, con cinco tratamientos y 20 repeticiones. …”
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Reconstrucción de un flujo de derrubios: el desastre de Marines (Valencia) de octubre de 1957 by Carles Sanchis Ibor, Joan F. Mateu Bellés, Almudena Rozalén García

“… En la mañana del 14 de octubre de 1957 una masa compuesta principalmente por bloques y fango procedente de la vertiente oeste de las crestas del Rodeno (Sierra Calderona) asoló la mayor parte del casco urbano de Marines (Valencia), causando 6 víctimas mortales y numerosos daños materiales. …”
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¿Polarización o pluralidad? Un Análisis de las Creencias Sociales en Argentina by Augusto Reina, Daniela Barbieri, Camila Rodriguez Nardi

“…Los resultados revelan una diversidad de creencias sociales que desafían la noción predominante de un electorado dividido en bloques monolíticos. Por el contrario, los hallazgos sugieren una multiplicidad de identidades y perspectivas dentro de la sociedad argentina, incluso con una notable variación dentro de los propios segmentos electorales, cuestionando la premisa de una polarización binaria. …”
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Efecto del agregado de fósforo sobre el rendimiento de Stylosanthes guianesis CV CIAT 184 by C. E. Tomei, M. N. Brito, C. M. Hack, M. E. Castelan, E. M. Ciotti

“…Se establecieron cuatro tratamientos (P2O5 = 0; 45; 90 y 135 kg.ha-1) con cinco repeticiones en parcelas de 1m2, con un diseño en bloques al azar. Se fertilizó con Superfosfato Triple. …”
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Magnetic Resonance Visibility, Artifacts, and Overall Safety of the Self-Locating Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter with a Tungsten Tip by Maurizio Gallieni, Umberto G. Rossi, Massimo Tonolini, Andrea Ianniello, Roberta Miglio, Gianmarco Sabiu, Maurizio Cariati

“…In all sequences, an extensive paramagnetic blooming artifact was detected at the level of the tip tungsten ballast, with a circular artifact of 5 cm in diameter. …”
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La formalización minera en el Bajo Cauca antioqueño a través de las áreas de reserva especial. Una aproximación al diseño institucional desde el marco de análisis y desarrollo inst... by Mario Alfonso Lopera González

“…El artículo da cuenta de una implementación integral del marco de análisis y desarrollo institucional (ADI) -bloques universales de interacción, sintaxis Adico, tipología genérica de reglas- indagando por la viabilidad, desde la perspectiva de su diseño institucional, del mecanismo de las áreas de reserva especial (ARE) en el contexto del Bajo Cauca antioqueño. …”
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Entre Paris et les Tropiques, le rôle inattendu des Instituts Pasteur dans la naissance de la psychologie animale pendant la période coloniale by Marion Thomas

“…At a time animal intelligence was blooming in France and elsewhere, apes became not only an attractive research model for psychological studies, but also were appealing to biomedical studies. …”
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Effects of Gold Nanoparticles Containing Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Aqueous Extract by Shahla Korani, Khodabakhsh Rashidi, Mona Hamelian, Ali R. Jalalvand, Ahmad Tajehmiri, Mitra Korani, Thozhukat Sathyapalan, Amirhossein Sahebkar

“…In addition, histopathological results showed that Au NPs could accelerate wound closure. Therefore, Au NPs could be suitable for wound healing applications.…”
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