Comparison of the Efficacies of Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation and Laparoscopic Lateral Suspension in the Treatment of Apical Prolapse: 24-Month Follow-Up Results by Engin Yurtcu, Betul Keyif, Burcu Sarigedik, Alper Basbug, Andrea Tinelli

“…Methods: This retrospective comparative cohort study included patients with symptomatic stage 2 or higher apical POP, treated at a tertiary hospital in Turkey between April 2021 and June 2022. …”
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Advances in Therapy for Urothelial and Non-Urothelial Subtype Histologies of Advanced Bladder Cancer: From Etiology to Current Development by Whi-An Kwon, Ho Kyung Seo, Geehyun Song, Min-Kyung Lee, Weon Seo Park

“…In particular, neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy have not been well characterized, and prospective data are scarce. For advanced-stage diseases, clinical trial participation is strongly recommended to address the lack of robust evidence. …”
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Preservation of cellular structure via immersion fixation in brain banking by Macy Garrood, Emma L. Thorn, Adam Goldstein, Allison Sowa, William Janssen, Alyssa Wilson, Claudia S. López, Raakhee Shankar, Erin S. Stempinski, Kurt Farrell, John F. Crary, Andrew T. McKenzie

“…Additionally, we did not identify any significant number of ghost cells – a state of late-stage cellular necrosis – in the light micrographs analyzed. …”
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Methodological aspects of the application of audio-visual tools for learning a foreign language and translation at the university by Nina V. Popova, Maria M. Stepanova, Anna V. Kuzmina

“…Petersburg State University of Telecommunications named after Professor M.A. …”
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Enhancing diagnostic outcomes in kidney genetic disorders: the KidGen national kidney genomics study protocol by Amali Mallawaarachchi, Hugh McCarthy, Thomas A. Forbes, Kushani Jayasinghe, Chirag Patel, Stephen I. Alexander, Tiffany Boughtwood, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Aron Chakera, Sam Crafter, Ira W. Deveson, Randall Faull, Trudie Harris, Lilian Johnstone, Matthew Jose, Anna Leaver, Melissa H. Little, Daniel MacArthur, Tessa Mattiske, Christine Mincham, Kathy Nicholls, Catherine Quinlan, Michael C. J. Quinn, Gopala Rangan, Jessica Ryan, Cas Simons, Ian Smyth, Madhivanan Sundaram, Peter Trnka, Laura Wedd, Erik Biros, Zornitza Stark, Andrew Mallett

“…It substantially impacts the quality of life and life expectancy for affected children and adults across all stages of kidney disease. Precise genetic diagnosis in GKD promises to improve patient outcomes, provide access to targeted treatments, and reduce the disease burden for individuals, families, and healthcare systems. …”
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CORRELATION EVALUATION OF THE FORTESCUE AND CLARKE TRANSFORMATIONS FOR UNSYMMETRICAL SYSTEM OF THE CURRENT VECTORS IN THE THREE-PHASE LINE by O. V. Byalobrzhyeskiy, V. Yu. Kachalka, R. V. Vlasenko

“…For practical evaluation of the currents correlation in α–β–0 and 1–2–0 measuring systems, the authors stage and perform a series of experiments where oneand two-phase amplitude asymmetries, one-phase phasic dissymmetry as well as asymmetries with occurrence of higher harmonic components are realized. …”
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DEEP STRUCTURE, TECTONIC EVOLUTION AND HYDROCARBON POTENTIAL OF THE KALAMIT SWELL (NORTHWESTERN SHELF OF THE BLACK SEA) ACCORDING TO DENSITY MODELING DATA by M.V. Kozlenko, Yu.V. Kozlenko

“…Schemes of isogypsum of the beds of the consolidated crust and isopachites of its layers were drawn up, which were used to determine the course of tectonic processes in the research area from the Baikal to the Early Cimmerian stages of tectogenesis. It was established that the КS is based on several structural and tectonic elements that were laid before the Baikal era. …”
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Analysis of the Clinicopathological Characteristics, Genetic Phenotypes, and Prognostics of Primary Pulmonary and Bronchial Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma by Zhengyang Hu, Xing Jin, Jian Wang, Qihai Sui, Yanjun Yi, Dejun Zeng, Zhencong Chen, Qun Wang, Jiacheng Yin, Lin Wang, Zongwu Lin

“…Race, pathological grade, M stage, regional node examination, and regional node positive were independent prognostic factors for the OS of patients who underwent surgery. …”
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Role of Endogenous Hormones on Seed Hardness in Pomegranate Fruit Development by Haoxian Li, Lina Chen, Ruitao Liu, Zhenhua Lu

“…We compared changes in hormones during the development of soft- and hard-seeded varieties in order to identify key hormones and developmental stages that affect seed lignin synthesis and accumulation. …”
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An overview of potential cardioprotective benefits of xanthophylls in atherosclerosis: an evidence-based review by Yuting Su, Feng Chen, Jiehua Chen, Mingfu Wang

“…Therefore, well-designed long-term randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are highly recommended for future studies to investigate the effective dose of different xanthophylls on atherosclerosis prevention and their possible ancillary effect in conjunction with drug therapies on different stages of atherosclerosis.…”
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The multiple uses of artificial intelligence in exercise programs: a narrative review by Alberto Canzone, Alberto Canzone, Giacomo Belmonte, Antonino Patti, Domenico Savio Salvatore Vicari, Domenico Savio Salvatore Vicari, Fabio Rapisarda, Valerio Giustino, Patrik Drid, Antonino Bianco

“…Exclusion criteria: all the studies that used robot-assisted, robot-supported, or robotic training were excluded.ResultsA total of 1772 studies were identified. After the first stage, where the duplicates were removed, 1,004 articles were screened by title and abstract. …”
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Schizophrenia spectrum disorders in India: A population-based study by Prakyath Ravindranath Hegde, Lakshmi P. Nirisha, Chethan Basavarajappa, Satish Suhas, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Vivek Benegal, Girish N. Rao, Mathew Varghese, Gopalkrishna Gururaj, NMHS National Collaborators Group

“…Materials and Methods: The NMHS conducted a population-based cross-sectional study in 12 Indian states from 2015 to 2016, encompassing 34,802 adults. …”
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Abnormal insulin metabolism and decreased levels of mindfulness in type 2 diabetes mellitus by Xue Zhang, Rui Huang, Jiaxin Li, Mingyue Yang, Daowen Zhang, Cancan Liu, Kuanlu Fan

“…Conclusion Significant differences in mindfulness levels were found to exist among T2DM patients with varying degrees of insulin resistance and β-cell function. Early-stage diabetes patients, particularly those with lower β-cell function or higher insulin resistance levels, may require additional psychological intervention support to enhance their mindfulness and overall well-being.…”
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Aberrant Expression of MicroRNA-15a and MicroRNA-16 Synergistically Associates with Tumor Progression and Prognosis in Patients with Colorectal Cancer by Guangfa Xiao, Huihuan Tang, Wei Wei, Jian Li, Liandong Ji, Jie Ge

“…In addition, miR-15a and/or miR-16 downregulation were all significantly associated with advanced TNM stage (all P<0.05), poorly histological grade (all P<0.05), and positive lymph node metastasis (all P<0.05). …”
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Control of Mould Spoilage on Apples Using Yeasts as Biological Control Agents by Zukisani Gomomo, Morris Fanadzo, Maxwell Mewa-Ngongang, Justin Hoff, Marieta Van der Rijst, Vincent Okudoh, Johan Kriel, Heinrich W. du Plessis

“…Considerable quantities of fruit are lost during pre- and post-harvest stages due to mould spoilage. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antagonistic effect of selected yeasts against spoilage mould Botrytis cinerea , Penicillium expansum and Alternaria alstroemeriae . …”
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Synthesis and in vitro evaluation of spirobenzovesamicols as potential 11C-PET tracer alternatives to [18F]FEOBV for vesicular acetylcholine transporter (VAChT) imaging by Hugo Helbert, Winnie Deuther-Conrad, Michel de Haan, Barbara Wenzel, Gert Luurtsema, Wiktor Szymanski, Peter Brust, Rudi A. J. O. Dierckx, Ben L. Feringa, Philip H. Elsinga

“…Conclusion (-)-2-methylspirobenzovesamicol was identified as a potent and selective VAChT ligand, with moderate to low affinity for σ receptors, and its racemate was radiolabeled in good radiochemical yields with Carbon-11. At this stage, [11C]-methyl-2-methylspirobenzovesamicol appears a promising 11C-PET tracer for VAChT imaging.…”
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Deployment of next-generation sequencing approach for variant detection in myocardial infarction: A concise investigation by Desaraju Suresh Bhargav, Nadeem Siddiqui, Bhadra Murthy V, Vijaya Tartte, Vanaja V

“…This can turn life threatening if left untreated and undiagnosed at early stages. Elevated plasma LDL cholesterol involved in plaque formation and thinning of arterial walls is believed to the main culprit. …”
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Public Debt of Japan: Analysis of Features and Assessment of Prospects by R. B. Nozdreva

“…The article describes the current state of Japan's public debt, which exceeds its GDP by almost 2.5 times; it seeks to identify the main causes for its growth, analyses its structure, reviews the main stages of its formation; assesses the effectiveness of government measures to regulate it and makes a comparative analysis with the national debt of the United States.The distinctive nature of Japan's public debt is that it is based on the relative stability of Japan’s financial system and a high degree of trust in it both domestically and abroad. …”
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The prevalence of and the effect of global stressors on eating disorders among medical students by Muneera B. Almahmeed, Muna A. Almutawa, Yahya M. Naguib, Yahya M. Naguib

“…Societal stigmatization and misinformation, especially in a middle eastern context, contribute to the underreporting and challenges in seeking the appropriate treatment at an early stage, increasing the risk of complications and mortality. …”
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Cost-Effective Treatment of Hemihydrate Phosphogypsum and Phosphorous Slag as Cemented Paste Backfill Material for Underground Mine by Xilong Xue, Yuxian Ke, Qian Kang, Qinli Zhang, Chongchun Xiao, Fengjian He, Qing Yu

“…The results show that (1) the UCS of CPB increases with the increase of the HPG content and mass fraction, and the addition of 3% quicklime can eliminate CO2, H2S, and SO2 generated from the slurry of CPB-based HPG-PS; (2) the addition of 3% quicklime and 5% cement to the HPG-PS mixtures can offset the strength loss of CPB in the late curing stage; (3) the UCS of the recommended specimen reaches 1.15–3.32 MPa after curing from 7 to 28 days, with their slump values varying from 15 mm to 26 mm, and the bleeding rates between 0.87% and 1.15%, which can meet the technical requirements of mining methods; (4) the UCS of CPB is the result of the cohydration reaction of hemihydrate gypsum (HG) in HPG and active Al2O3 and SiO2 in PS; and (5) the leaching indexes meet Category IV of the Chinese Groundwater Quality Standard (DZ/T 0290-2015). …”
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