Relevant biochar characteristics influencing compressive strength of biochar-cement mortars by Julia Hylton, Aaron Hugen, Steven M. Rowland, Michael Griffin, Lori E. Tunstall

“…Increasing the cement replacement and biochar dosage will increase the carbon offset, but there is large variability in methods being used and many researchers report strength decreases at cement replacements beyond 5%. …”
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The Use of Narrow Diameter Implants in the Molar Area by M. Saad, A. Assaf, E. Gerges

“…Yet, future controlled prospective clinical trials are required to admit their use as scientific evidence.…”
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Assessment of the influence of phytocomposition on the sensory characteristics of bakery products by O. V. Pavlova, A. S. Kucher, V. N. Orobinskaya

“…One of the current trends in the production of fortified food products is the replacement of wheat flour with other types of raw materials in the recipe for bakery products. …”
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Case Report: Infective endocarditis following arteriovenous graft in a peritoneal dialysis patient by Fangzhong Huang, Xingzhen Zhang, Xuchun Xu, Jun Ying, Qiuping Fan, Shuangqing Li, Jian Huang

“…Despite completing a full course of antibiotics and undergoing both mitral and aortic valve replacement, the patient suffered recurrent episodes of acute heart failure requiring repeated hospital admissions. …”
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Analysis of the Effect of Substitution Rate on the Mechanical Properties of Recycled Concrete Hollow Block by Lijun Yang, Shanqing Li

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MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY by C. Dadak

“…Organic magnesium sulfate for magnesium deficiency control and associated symptoms is also justified for premenstrual syndrome (PMS), when COC (Combined Oral Contraceptives) and HRT (hormonal replacement therapy) is prescribed for women undergoing menopause. …”
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Risk factors associated with complications of palliative drainage of ascites with tunneled peritoneal catheters by Domenique Machnik, Sarah Fischer, Marcel Vetter, Ricarda Lamprecht-Bailer, Rachel Rouse-Merkel, Daniel Klett, Markus F. Neurath, Deike Strobel, Sebastian Zundler, Sophie Haberkamp

“…Our data suggest a higher risk for severe late complications in patients with benign disease, with drainage replacement, and when performed by less experienced physicians. …”
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Soups, shakes and other slimming strategies: GLP-1 agonists vs. NHS type 2 diabetes path to remission programme in the battle against T2DM and weight management by Divanshi Trivedi, Ruth Crowley

“…The programme replaces all anti-diabetic medications with a 12-week meal replacement diet, leading to an average weight loss of 16 kg, with one-third of participants achieving remission.2 This project compared the effectiveness of GLP-1 agonists and the T2DR programme in improving weight loss and HbA1c levels to determine the superior approach for T2DM management. …”
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RADIOLOGICAL STUDY USING STATIC MAGNETIC FIELD AND CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT TO TREAT ARTHRITIS IN RABBIT: COMPARATIVE STUDY. by Rafid Majeed Naeem Hussein

“…Animals were divided into three groups, 1st group which was treated with static magnatic field 350 gaus/daily; 2nd group was treated with penicillin- streptomycin (antibiotics) and dexamethazone (anti inflammatory drug) daily and 3rd group was control group which leaved without treatment. After seven days, 1st and 2nd groups were not different in radiographic image and there were no degenerative change in the articular surface of the joints, but in control group we found degenerative change in the aticular surface. …”
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A grid-forming energy storage damping strategy based on bidirectional proportional regulation by Yiqi Liu, HengKe Zhang, Yucheng Wu, Xiao Yu, Mingfei Ban, Gang Zheng, Jiawei Zhang

“…To address the challenge faced by grid-connected energy storage systems using the typical Virtual Synchronous Generator (TVSG) control strategy in balancing both steady-state and dynamic performance during active power reference changes and grid frequency disturbances, this paper proposes a bidirectional proportional damping control (BPDC) strategy. …”
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Expression and clinical significance of collectin11in sepsis-induced acute kidney injury by HU Feng-qi, SUN Ya-ping, WANG Qiu-yuan, ZHAO Yan, YUAN Hai

“…Objective To investigate the expression and clinical significance of collectin11(CL-11)in sepsis-induced acute kidney injury(AKI)patients.Methods In this study,65 AKI patients and30 healthy individuals were included.Serum CL-11 levels in AKI patients at days 1,3 and 7,and urine kidney injury molecule-1(KIM-1)levels in both AKI patients and controls were examined.The AKI stage,serum creatinine(SCr),duration of renal replacement therapy(RRT)and prognosis were analyzed.Results Serum CL-11 level in sepsis-induced AKI patients was significantly higher than in the healthy controls(P<0.01).Serum CL-11 levels were correlated to the progression of AKI with a peak at day 3.Furthermore,the baseline serum CL-11 level was higher in patients who subsequently died.Baseline serum CL-11 levels were positively correlated with the urine KIM-1 levels,AKI stage and RRT duration.Conclusions Elevated serum CL-11 was associated with worse AKI clinical outcomes.This finding suggests that CL-11 may be useful as a biomarker of AKI prognosis.…”
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Quantification of Fas protein in CSF of patients with neurocysticercosis by José Augusto Camargo, Paulo Henrique Ferreira Bertolucci

“…Fourteen patients comprised the control group. Fas protein concentrations were determined by ELISA. …”
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Design of an Intelligent Pear Bagging End-Effector Based on Yolov8 and SGBM Algorithm by Jing Ruijun, Liu JingKai, LiXin, ZhiguoZhao

“…Finally, we deploy the model and matching algorithm on a Jetson Nano, which serves as the controller for the bagging end-effector based on the vacuum negative pressure principle. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF THE OCCLUSAL RELATIONS NATURE AT THE STAGES OF ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION OF PERSONS WITH PERIODONTAL TISSUE DISEASES COMPLICATED BY DENTITION DEFECTS by О.V. Bida, О.V. Bida

“…It should be noted that these indicators have differed from the control group indicators according to the severity of the pathological process. …”
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Use of <i>Periplaneta americana</i> as a Soybean Meal Substitute: A Step towards Sustainable Transformative Poultry Feeds by Farwa Mustafa, Asif Sajjad, Roughaina Tahir, Mudssar Ali, Muhammad Sajjad, Asim Abbasi, Ehsaan Ullah Khan, Saba Zafar, Abeer Hashem, Graciela Dolores Avila-Quezada, Elsayed Fathi Abd_Allah

“…A total of 350, 1-day-old chicks weighing 40.05 ± 0.27 g were divided into 7 dietary treatments (5 pens/treatment and 10 birds/pen) at random, i.e., a 4, 8, or 12% SMB replacement with <i>P. americana</i> and <i>H. illucens</i>. …”
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A feasibility double-blind trial of levothyroxine vs. levothyroxine-liothyronine in postsurgical hypothyroidism by Giao Q. Phan, Sahzene Yavuz, Angeliki M. Stamatouli, Ritu Madan, Shanshan Chen, Amelia C. Grover, Naris Nilubol, Pablo Bedoya, Cory Trankle, Roshanak Markley, Antonio Abbate, Francesco S. Celi

“…LT4/placebo in post-surgical hypothyroidism.DesignDouble-blind, placebo-controlled, 24-week study.SettingAcademic medical centerPatientsIndividuals with indications for total thyroidectomy and replacement therapy.InterventionsLT4/LT3 5 mcg (twice daily) vs. …”
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RESULTS OF HIP ARTHROPLASTY AFTER OSTEOSYNTHESIS OF PROXIMAL FEMUR by B. Sh. Minasov, R. R. Yakupov, T. E. Khairov, I. R. Gafarov, K. Kh. Sirodzhov, K. K. Karimov, G. N. Filimonov, A. R. Trubin

“…The endoprothesis replacement was associated with increase of the rate of intraoperative and postoperative complications in the main group of patients. …”
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CO47 | Genetic characterization of the KIV2 LPA polymorphism in subjects with bicuspid aortic valve with different clinical complications

“…Patients were divided into two groups according to different clinical settings: 1) patients undergoing valve replacement surgery (VRS, n=68 subjects) and 2) patients not undergoing valve replacement surgery (NVRS, n=41 subjects). …”
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Surgical stress response following hip arthroplasty regarding choice of anesthesia and postoperative analgesia by Kendrišić Mirjana, Šurbatović Maja, Đorđević Dragan, Jevđić Jasna

“…Surgical stress response after peripheral nerve blocks has not been studied extensively in patients who underwent hip replacement. The aim of the study was to investigate whether continuous lumbar plexus block can significantly reduce surgical stress response in comparison to other types of postoperative analgesia – continuous epidural analgesia and intravenous patient controlled analgesia (PCA) with morphine. …”
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Food Application of Orange Seed Powder through Incorporation in Wheat Flour to Boost Vitamin and Mineral Profiles of Formulated Biscuits by Ashiq Hussain, Salah Laaraj, Tusneem Kausar, Aziz Tikent, Hanane Azzouzi, Samina Kauser, Qurat Ul An, Aqsa Iqbal, Saima Akram, Rizwan Nisar, Ayesha Najam, Haya Fatima, Shazia Yaqub, Kaoutar Elfazazi

“…Contents of calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, manganese, zinc, and selenium in control biscuits were found 20.51±0.08, 17.29±0.04, 46.12±0.05, 1.06±0.01, 1.97±0.01, 0.12±0.01, and 0.11±0.01 mg/100 g, respectively, and replacement of wheat flour with 10% orange seed powder increased values of these minerals to 103.90±0.35, 44.35±0.50, 71.29±0.32, 2.59±0.4, 2.75±0.02, 1.31±0.01, and 2.02±0.05 mg/100 g, respectively. …”
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