Takotsubo syndrome in a heart transplant recipient with poor cardiac sympathetic reinnervation by Ryo Miyake, Kisho Ohtani, Toru Hashimoto, Ryoko Yada, Tasuku Sato, Yoko Shojima, Shunji Hayashidani, Taiki Higo, Hiroyuki Tsutsui

“…Abstract Takotsubo syndrome (TTS), also referred to as stress cardiomyopathy, is characterized by transient left ventricular apical ballooning in the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease. …”
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Isolated Invasive Endomyocardial Cystic Echinococcosis Presenting with Heart Failure by Suleyman Ercan, Vuslat Bosnak, Murat Yuce, Vedat Davutoglu, Fethi Yavuz

“…We present a case of isolated apical cardiac cystic echinococcosis hydatid which leads to heart failure.…”
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Observing System Impact on Ionospheric Specification Over China Using EnKF Assimilation by Jianhui He, Xinan Yue, Lianhuan Hu, Junyi Wang, Mingyuan Li, Baiqi Ning, Weixing Wan, Jiyao Xu

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Triglyceride-glucose index and mortality risks in Helicobacter pylori-infected patients: a national cohort study by Yue Cao, Lingxiao Li, Feipeng Qiu, Weixing Wen, Hao Zhang, Yangxin Chen, Xiaoyan Cai, Yuli Huang

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Extracellular vesicles derived from dental follicle stem cells regulate tooth eruption by inhibiting osteoclast differentiation by Meng Sun, Meng Sun, Yiru Yu, Yiru Yu, Weixing Zhang, Yi Ding, Yi Ding, Ang Li, Ang Li, Ye Li

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Comparison of Reference Heights of O/N2 and ∑O/N2 Based on GUVI Dayside Limb Measurement by Tingting Yu, Zhipeng Ren, You Yu, Xinan Yue, Xu Zhou, Weixing Wan

“…Abstract We define a new thermospheric concept, the reference heights of O/N2, referring to a series of thermospheric heights corresponding to the fixed ratios of O to N2 number density. Here, based on Global Ultraviolet Imager (GUVI) limb measurement, we compare O/N2 column density ratio (∑O/N2) and the reference heights of O/N2. …”
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The association between visceral fat metabolic score and stroke: mediation by declining kidney function by Yue Cao, Weixing Wen, Hao Zhang, Weiwen Li, Guolin Huang, Yuli Huang

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Preparation of flavonoids from Amomum tsaoko and evaluation of their antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities by Zelin Huang, Yan Zhao, Weixing Yang, Lu Lang, Jun Sheng, Yang Tian, Xiaoyu Gao

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Annulatascus nilensis sp. nov., a new freshwater ascomycete from the River Nile, Egypt by M.A. Abdel-Wahab, F.A. Abdel-Aziz, S.S. Mohamed, A.E. Abdel-Aziz

“…Annulatascus nilensis is characterized by immersed ascomata with an ascomatal neck oriented horizontally to the substrate surface, asci with a long, narrow stalk and massive bipartite apical ring, and 5-11-septate, hyaline ascospores surrounded by a large irregular, granular sheath that is not seen in water.…”
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Interproximal tunneling combined with customized connective tissue graft to improve severe papillary defects in the aesthetic zone: a case report and literature review by MAO Yudian, BAO Han, AI Luying, CHEN Weirong, CHEN Ling, WU Yun

“…The literature review indicates that for papillary defects in the aesthetic zone, analysis should be conducted based on the following aspects: whether a defect is present in periodontal hard and soft tissues, crown shape, and the distance from the most apical part of the crown contact area to the top of the alveolar crest. …”
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Evaluation of the effect of SmearOFF on Smear Layer Removal and Erosion of Root Canal Dentin by Sohela Fakher Mahdi, Diyar Khalid Bakr

“…Conclusion: 17% EDTA, SmearOFF, and QMix using PUI can remove smear layer effectively from the apical third. …”
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Single Cone Obturation versus Cold Lateral Compaction Techniques with Bioceramic and Resin Sealers: Quality of Obturation and Push-Out Bond Strength by Ahmad Nouroloyouni, Vahid Samadi, Amin Salem Milani, Sara Noorolouny, Haleh Valizadeh-Haghi

“…The mean percentage of gutta-percha in the coronal third was lower than that in the middle and apical thirds (P < 0.05). Conclusion. SSR showed higher PBS and less voids than AH-Plus. …”
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Comparison of accuracy in freehand versus computer-assisted (dynamic and static) dental implant placement: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Saurav Banerjee, Anasua Debnath, Priyanjali Paul, Tridib Nath Banerjee

“…The inclusion criteria were randomized and nonrandomized control trials, case controls and retrospective case studies, focusing on platform deviation, angular deviation, and apical deviation in dynamic, static, and freehand surgeries. …”
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Dental implant placement accuracy with robotic surgery compared to free-hand, static and dynamic computer assisted techniques: Systematic review and meta-analysis by Hariram Sankar, M. Shalini, Anjana Rajagopalan, Satish Gupta, Amit Kumar, Rukhsar Shouket

“…The meta-analysis of five studies showed significant improvements in coronal, apical, and angular deviations with robotic systems. …”
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Micro-computed tomographic analysis of the morphology of maxillary canines by Thomas Gerhard Wolf, Theodora Rempapi, Niccolò Giuseppe Armogida, Gianrico Spagnuolo, Andrea Lisa Waber

“…Materials and methods: The root canal configurations (RCCs) of 97 maxillary canines of a mixed Swiss-German population were analyzed using micro-CT. …”
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Farklı Yıkama Solüsyonlarının Dentin Dezenfeksiyonuna Etkisinin İncelenmesi by Ayçe Ünverdi Eldeniz, Özlem Kahveci

“…Dişlerin kuronları uzaklaştırıldıktan sonra, apikal açıklık 20 numaralı K-file eğe ile kontrol edildi. …”
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Profiling endogenous airway proteases and antiproteases and modeling proteolytic activation of Influenza HA using in vitro and ex vivo human airway surface liquid samples. by Stephanie A Brocke, Boris Reidel, Camille Ehre, Meghan E Rebuli, Carole Robinette, Kevin D Schichlein, Christian A Brooks, Ilona Jaspers

“…We detected 48 proteases in the apical wash of cultured human nasal epithelial cells (HNECs) (n = 6) and 57 in NELF (n = 13) samples from healthy human subjects using mass-spectrometry based proteomics. …”
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Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Assessment of Quality of Endodontic Treatment and Prevalence of Procedural Errors in Mandibular Molars by Ahmad Nouroloyouni, Amin Salem Milani, Ata Etminan, Sara Noorolouny, Elham Tavakkol, Hesam Mikaieli Xiavi, Nazila Ghoreishi Amin

“…The frequency of underfilling, missed canals, overfilling, voids, apical perforation, transportation, ledge formation, broken instruments, root fracture, strip perforation, root resorption, and periapical lesions was 34.8%, 17.4%, 16.8%, 14.3%, 7.3%, 6.1%, 4.3%, 3%, 1.2%, 0.6%, 5.5%, and 46%, respectively. …”
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Initiation of the Dutch Inguinal Hernia Audit (DIHA): A survey on support for registration, obstacles, and possible areas of improvement by Richtje R. Meuzelaar, Floris P. J. den Hartog, Pieter J. Tanis, Anandi H. W. Schiphorst, Josephina P. J. Burgmans

“…The majority of respondents agreed that chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP; 81%) and recurrence rate (81%) should be used as quality indicators of IH surgery and registered as patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). …”
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Effect of Root Dentin Pretreatment on Micro-Push-Out Bond Strength of Fiber Posts to Root Canal Dentin: Cold Atmospheric Argon Plasma (CAAP) and Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (ED... by Farzaneh Sadeghi Mahounak, Mahdi Abbasi, Naghmeh Meraji, Maryam Rezazadeh Sefideh, Mohammad Javad Kharrazi Fard, Elham Ahmadi, Ladan Ranjbar Omrani

“…Fiber posts (Whitepost no. 2, FGM) were cemented into the root canals using Panavia F2.0 resin cement, and 1 mm-thick sections were made at the coronal, middle, and apical thirds of the roots. The samples underwent micro-push-out bond strength test. …”
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