Thyroid Storm with Multiorgan Failure Treated with Plasmapheresis by Ann Miller, Kristi D. Silver

“…While current guidelines for plasmapheresis for thyroid storm recommend individualized decision making, no further clarification is provided on who would be a good candidate for the procedure. …”
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Clinical efficacy of Tuina therapy combined with traditional Chinese exercises in the treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation: a multicentre randomised controlled trial pro... by Zhihong Fan, Shenghong Jia, Xin Zhou, Chao Li, Jiahao Shao, Xiaofeng Liu, Yitao Liao, Yenan Xu, Dandan He, Shixiang Wu, Xian Zhang

“…The primary outcome indicator was the Oswestry Disability Index, whereas the secondary outcome indicators were the Short Form of Quality of Life Scale, the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire Scale, and gait analysis. Assessments were made before the treatment, at the end of the treatment, and at the third and sixth months’ follow-ups. …”
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Resonance frequency analysis – indicator of post-implantation morphology of mandibular bone tissue by A. P. Oshurko, I. Yu. Oliinyk, N. B. Kuzniak, L. M. Herasym

“…On the 3rd day of the clinical stage of fixation of the supraconstruction, RFA measurements were performed, the values of which showed a significant decrease in the stability quotient of the installed implants in the projection of tooth 4.7 – 61 ISQ and in tooth 4.6 – 74 ISQ. This result made it necessary to revise the rehabilitation plan, adjust the medical prescription sheet and decide to postpone the placement of the all-milled restorative structure on the implants. …”
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Objects of forensic documentary science by V. S. Sezonov

“…The transformation of the document as an object of forensic document science has significantly increased the demand for innovative technologies for research, making it necessary to integrate science and digital technologies in the investigation of crimes. …”
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Features of labor relations legal regulation of the preschool education institutions employees by S. V. Vasyliev, M. V. Bratko

“…An additional ground is provided for the dismissal of teachers in preschool education - committing an immoral offense. It was proposed to make a list of amendments to the Law of Ukraine On Preschool Education. …”
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Mid-Epidemic Forecasts of COVID-19 Cases and Deaths: A Bivariate Model Applied to the UK by Peter Congdon

“…Commonly applied methods to analyse epidemic trajectories or make forecasts include phenomenological growth models (e.g., the Richards family of densities) and variants of the susceptible-infected-recovered (SIR) compartment model. …”
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Design and Test of a Cone Dielectric Elastomer Actuator Driving Hopping Robot by Yunguang Luan, Huaming Wang, Ling Zhou, Haichao Song

“…However, they are often limited by their low output power, which can make their integration into dynamic systems like hopping robots particularly challenging. …”
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Management of sudden sensorineural hearing loss among primary care physicians in Canada: a survey study by Benjamin Ng, Matthew G. Crowson, Vincent Lin

“…Conclusion The majority of family physicians in the study would make appropriate referral and treatment decisions in the management of SSNHL, understanding it is a medical emergency. …”
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Cannabis sativa subsp. sativa's pharmacological properties and health effects: A scoping review of current evidence. by Xin Yi Lim, Terence Yew Chin Tan, Siti Hajar Muhd Rosli, Muhammad Nor Farhan Sa'at, Syazwani Sirdar Ali, Ami Fazlin Syed Mohamed

“…As popularity of hemp research and claims of beneficial effects rises, a systematic collection of current scientific evidence on hemp's health effects and pharmacological properties is needed to guide future research, clinical, and policy decision making.<h4>Objective</h4>To provide an overview and identify the present landscape of hemp research topics, trends, and gaps.…”
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Heterologous Expression and Adaptive Evolution of ε-Poly-lysine Synthase Gene in <i>Corynebacterium glutamicum</i> by Long Pan, Yihang Chen, Aimei Liao, Yinchen Hou, Jihong Huang

“…Its ability to produce high amounts of L-lysine can provide sufficient precursor substances for the synthesis of ε-PL, making it an ideal strain for the heterologous expression of ε-PL synthase genes (<i>pls</i>). …”
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The effect of a community-based health behaviour intervention on healthcare services use among people with type 2 diabetes in Nepal by Grish Paudel, Corneel Vandelanotte, M Mamun Huda, Padam Kanta Dahal, Lal Rawal

“…As such, efforts should be made that increase adherence and retention to the intervention sessions to maximise the benefit of this health behavioural intervention in improving healthcare service utilisation among individuals with type 2 diabetes in Nepal.…”
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Isolating the net effect of multiple government interventions with an extended Susceptible-Exposed-Infectious-Recovered (SEIR) framework: empirical evidence from the second wave of... by Jie Liu, Boya Gao, Helen Xiaohui Bao, Zhenwu Shi

“…The proposed analytical framework is useful for policy-making in future endemic and pandemic as well.…”
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Acute hepatitis of non-specified etiology by Ye. V. Tsyganova, O. O. Znoyko, N. D. Yushchuk, K. R. Dudina, M. G. Isagulyants, N. V. Petrakova, T. V. Petrova, M. I. Mikhaylov

“…Thirty three patients with acute hepatitis C and 36 patients with acute hepatitis B made groups of comparison, control group included 15 healthy persons. …”
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Impact of prior SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination on the subsequent incidence of COVID-19: a multicentre prospective cohort study among UK healthcare workers – the SIRE... by Nick Andrews, Mary Ramsay, Maria Zambon, Victoria Hall, Sarah Wallace, Susan Hopkins, Jean Timeyin, Tim J G Brooks, Amoolya Vusirikala, Meera Chand, Andre Charlett, Sakib Rokadiya, Colin S Brown, Madhumita Shrotri, Peter D Kirwan, Michele Cole, Natalie Gillson, Ana Atti, Sarah Foulkes, Andrew Taylor-Kerr, Blanche Oguti, Jasmin Islam

“…Participants gave informed consent before taking part in the study.Regular reports to national and international expert advisory groups and peer-reviewed publications ensure timely dissemination of findings to inform decision making.Trial registration number ISRCTN11041050.…”
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Characterization of the Beekeeping Value Chain: Challenges, Perceptions, Limitations, and Opportunities for Beekeepers in Kayonza District, Rwanda by Borden Mushonga, Landouard Hategekimana, Gervais Habarugira, Erick Kandiwa, Alaster Samkange, Basiamisi Victor Ernest Segwagwe

“…The majority of the hives were made from hollow tree logs (40%), tree barks (12%), banana leaves/bark (11%), cow dung (8%), mud (7%), grass (6%), tree leaves (6%), and the rest (20%) were improved beehives, particularly Langstroth hives. …”
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Covid-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy among medical students of Faisalabad by Mohi Ud Din, Umer Shahid, Abdul Qudoos, Roman Ahmed, Muazzama Sohail, Saima Javed

“…Most of the participants also showed concerns regarding severe adverse effects of these vaccine and on vaccine trials also before making it available for general public. At the same time, participants showed trust on information about Covid-19 vaccine from government and public health experts. …”
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Targeted therapy and immunotherapy for gastric cancer: rational strategies, novel advancements, challenges, and future perspectives by Dong Luo, Yunmei Liu, Zhengmao Lu, Lei Huang

“…In particular, markable breakthroughs have been made in HER2-targeting drugs for HER2-positive GC patients. …”
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Nouveaux modèles de formation et enseignement supérieur : l’exemple du tutorat à l’université by Emmanuelle Annoot

“…In 1998, tutoring was made official in all French universities by a decree of the Ministry of Education. …”
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Attractions and Repulsions: How Competitive is the Hungarian Civil Service Today? by Csilla Paksi-Petró

“… Purpose: The aging of civil servants poses the greatest risk for public institutions in Europe, making it increasingly difficult for employers to offer a suitably motivating atmosphere and attractive working conditions for different generations. …”
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Implementation of an information system for tuberculosis in healthcare facilities in Indonesia: evaluation of its effectiveness and challenges by Rita Dian Pratiwi, Bachti Alisjahbana, Yanri Wijayanti Subronto, Sigit Priyanta, Suharna Suharna

“…Conclusions SITB application requires “major” improvements to make recording, reporting, and tracing activities more efficient and precise. …”
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