Comparative Study of Combined Steroid-Antibiotic Aural Pack versus Antibiotic Drop in Otitis Externa by Jayanta Saha, Debabrata Biswas, Tithi Debnath, Subhadeep Chowdhury

“… INTRODUCTION Otitis externa is an inflammatory condition of the skin of the external auditory canal that is characterized by generalized edema and erythema. It is a very common condition which is encountered in day to day outpatient services in the life of otolaryngologists. …”
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Comparison of computed tomography–guided core needle biopsy of pulmonary nodules performed with and without the coaxial technique by Qun-Qun Zhu, Li Zhang, Fengfei Xia, Yi-Bing Shi, Lei Zhu, Xian-Xian Liang

“…Introduction: Computed tomography (CT)-guided core needle biopsy (CNB) is a common method for diagnosing pulmonary nodules (PNs). …”
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Life cycle assessment of electronic, electric and nonelectric detonators; a site-specific case for Czech Republic by Hana Brunhoferová, Tatiana Trecáková, Vladimír Kočí

“…The current study addresses this issue by evaluating the environmental footprint of three commonly used types of detonators—electronic, electric, and non-electric—through a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). …”
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Experimental and Computational Approaches for the Classification and Correlation of Temperament (Mizaj) and Uterine Dystemperament (Su’-I-Mizaj Al-Rahim) in Abnormal Vaginal Discha... by Arshiya Sultana, Wajeeha Begum, Rushda Saeedi, Khaleequr Rahman, Md Belal Bin Heyat, Faijan Akhtar, Ngo Tung Son, Hadaate Ullah

“…Our results showed that vaginal discharge is more common in warm general temperament and warm-wet dystemperament of the uterus. …”
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Health system readiness to deliver integrated noncommunicable disease and antenatal care in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Vietnam by Téa E. Collins, Svetlana Akselrod, Anshu Banerjee, Aliina Altymysheva, Mekhri Shoismatuloeva, Pham Thi Quynh Nga, Daria Berlina, Ketevan Chkhatarashvili, Flaminia Ortenzi, Josephine Exley, Luke N Allen

“…We identified several common barriers at the primary care level, including inadequate knowledge of NCDs and mental health conditions among healthcare workers, a lack of essential equipment, and weak coordination among healthcare providers across levels of care. …”
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Prospective Evaluation of Unprocessed Core Needle Biopsy DNA and RNA Yield from Lung, Liver, and Kidney Tumors: Implications for Cancer Genomics by Mikhail T. Silk, Nina Mikkilineni, Tarik C. Silk, Emily C. Zabor, Irina Ostrovnaya, Ari A. Hakimi, James J. Hsieh, Etay Ziv, Natasha Rekhtman, Stephen B. Solomon, Jeremy C. Durack

“…Our objective was to improve the understanding of DNA and RNA yields from commonly used core needle biopsy techniques prior to sample processing. …”
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Consolidating Medical Education in Sudan During War by Mohamed H. Taha, Nazik E. Husain, Wail Nuri Osman Mukhtar, Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla

“…Data synthesis identified common themes, challenges, and trends and suggested solutions for medical education in conflict zones. …”
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Nurses’ Perspectives of the Supportive Care Needs of Men with Prostate Cancer by Roula Mohammad Abboud, Nassim Samir Saker, Amal Khalaf Kadhim, Mohammad Mahdi Saeed Sahi, Hussein Kadhim Hussein, Alaa Hamza Hermis

“…Background: Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer affecting men. Perceptions of oncology nurses regarding educational needs would assist in gaining more understanding of survivor needs and ultimately provide better quality care to individuals who have completed cancer treatment. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Inclusion of Various Nanocarbon Black Concentrations on Mechanical Characteristics of Oil-Well Cement Slurries in High-Pressure High-Temperature Condi... by Ahmed Ebied, Sherif Fakher, Hatem Kayed

“…NCB was incorporated as a reinforced nanomaterial in cementitious composites at varying concentrations of 0.05%, 0.1%, and 0.2% by weight of cement (BWOC) into the slurry mix fluid following a specific mixing sequence before the addition of Class-G wellbore Portland cement, which is manufactured via the dry process and commonly used in the oil and gas industry. The study evaluated parameters, such as density, rheology, free fluid (FF), fluid loss (FL), thickening time (TT), compressive strength (CS), tensile strength (TS), porosity, and permeability, following API standards. …”
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Uncovering glycolysis-driven molecular subtypes in diabetic nephropathy: a WGCNA and machine learning approach for diagnostic precision by Chenglong Fan, Guanglin Yang, Cheng Li, Jiwen Cheng, Shaohua Chen, Hua Mi

“…Abstract Introduction Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a common diabetes-related complication with unclear underlying pathological mechanisms. …”
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Evaluation of Retinal Changes in Women with Different Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Fatma Sumer, Beril Gurlek, Elif Yildiz, Feyzahan Uzun, Sabri Colak, Ilknur Merve Ayazoglu

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: Our findings indicate that the retinal layers and choroid are affected by all phenotypes of PCOS, one of the most common reproductive abnormalities, albeit to varying degrees. …”
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Seizure aggravation by ampicillin/sulbactam in an elderly patient with status epilepticus by Kaoru Obata, Masako Kinoshita, Akiyo Shinde, Toshihiko Suenaga

“…Abstract Background Ampicillin/sulbactam (ABPC/ SBT) is one of the most common β-lactam antibiotics for patients with status epilepticus complicated with aspiration pneumonia. …”
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Clinical characteristics of patients with the hardware failure after surgical stabilization of rib fractures in Korea: a case series by Na Hyeon Lee, Sun Hyun Kim, Seon Hee Kim, Dong Yeon Ryu, Sang Bong Lee, Chan Ik Park, Hohyun Kim, Gil Hwan Kim, Youngwoong Kim, Hyun Min Cho

“…Conclusions HF after SSRF occurred in 10.9% of the cases, and screw loosening was the most common. Further longitudinal studies are needed to identify risk factors for SSRF failure.…”
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Correlates of internalized stigma and antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV in the Volta region of Ghana by Jerry John Ouner, Rachel G. A. Thompson, Nutifafa E. Y. Dey, Robert Kaba Alhassan, Akua O. Gyamerah

“…Although this contradicts common narratives about stigma’s destructive effect, it is possible to promote good health-seeking behavior when the fear component of stigma is considered. …”
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Impact of Hyperoxia and Hypocapnia on Neurological Outcomes in Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Study by Kin Chio Li, Catherine Wing Yan Tam, Hoi-Ping Shum, Wing Wa Yan

“…Early hyperoxia (PO2 > 200 mmHg) and hypercapnia (PCO2 > 45 mmHg) were more common among patients with poor neurological outcomes. …”
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Replication-transcription complex of coronaviruses: functions of individual viral non-structural subunits, properties and architecture of their complexes by E. L. Mishchenko, V. A. Ivanisenko

“…This indicates that there may be common mechanisms of coronavirus pathogenesis and, therefore, potential therapeutic targets for each virus may be the same. …”
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Levetiracetam Induced Behavioral Abnormalities in a Patient with Seizure Disorder: A Diagnostic Challenge by Oluwaseun Ogunsakin, Terence Tumenta, Scarlet Louis-Jean, Ayesha Mahbub, Peterson Rabel, Tolu Olupona, Shaheen Alam

“…This research describes the case of a 28-year-old woman with seizure disorder and a psychiatric history of schizoaffective disorder who developed aggressive behavior, paranoia, and severe hostility following administration of Levetiracetam 750 mg orally twice daily. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Roadway Reinforcement Effects Based on Fluid-Solid Coupling in the Fractured Zone of Water-Rich Fault by Jihua Zhang, Yun Dong, Yadong Chen, Yang Jiang, Huasheng Sun, Yuqing Fan, Chun Wang

“…Water inrush is a common geological disaster during the roadway excavation process in the broken zone of water-rich faults. …”
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Comparison of fibreoptic-guided tracheal intubation through LMA Protector and i-gel in adult paralysed patients – A randomised comparative study by Mamta Bhardwaj, Karthik Manoharan, Kirti Kshetrapal, Karishma Dhankhar, Amit Singh, Susheela Taxak

“…Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) endotracheal tube (ETT) is the most commonly used ETT in the operation theatre and critical care units. …”
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Variability of anti-Müllerian hormone and folliculotropic hormone levels in women of reproductive age in relation to normal or impaired ovarian function by Małgorzata Jusiakowska-Piputa, Maria Kaczmarek

“…The predictive value of AMH in the diagnosis of PCOS is significantly higher than the commonly used FSH. The results may contribute to earlier assessment of biological status to support reproductive chances in women with POI and PCOS.…”
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