Mechanical and Water Barrier Properties of Inhomogeneous Clay Nano-Particles Reinforced Thermoplastic Starch by Stephen Emeka Ochei, Johnson Olumuyiwa Agunsoye, Henry Ekene Mgbemere, Kolawole Dayo Alonge

“… This research investigated the development of biodegradable bioplastic as a possible replacement for petroleum-based plastics, which constitute a serious environmental hazard. …”
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Preoperative chemotherapy plus immune checkpoint inhibitors as conversion therapy in pancreatic cancer patients with initially unresectable liver-limited metastases: a case report by Li Xiao, Haoqi Zhang, Chunlu Tan, Xubao Liu, Zhenjiang Zheng

“…A multicenter randomized controlled study should be performed to investigate the efficacy and safety of this controversial treatment strategy.…”
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The Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation for Functional Recovery After Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mattia Morri, Riccardo Ruisi, Antonio Culcasi, Vincenzo Peccerillo

“…Conclusion: For joint replacement patients, treatment conducted via telerehabilitation appears able to provide levels of motor performance better to that achieved through home-based treatment. …”
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Evaluating the use of recycled sawdust in porous foam mortar for improved performance by Mydin Md Azree Othuman, Awoyera Paul O., Abdullah Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Onyelowe Kennedy, Özkılıç Yasin Onuralp

“…In this study, recycled sawdust was investigated as a partial replacement for fine sand in the production of porous foam mortar (FM), aiming to develop lightweight, eco-friendly construction materials. …”
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Assessment of sestrin 2 as a sepsis marker and predictor of disease severity by Osman Baspınar, Derya Kocer, Kaniye Aydın, Oguzhan Sıtkı Dizdar

“…This study was aimed to evaluate sestrin 2 in subjects with sepsis, and its correlation with clinical severity and mortality.Methods Sepsis and control group patients were followed from admission to discharge. …”
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Effect of recycled turbine blade powder and fibres on mechanical and life cycle properties of mortar by Yutao Guo, Shengang Chen, Muhammad Tahir Lakhiar, Qian Chen, Binbin Li

“…The experimental program involved the partial replacement of silica sand with RTBP at proportions of 5 %, 10 %, and 15 %. …”
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Talar body and posterior talar process fracture combined with peritalar luxation (clinical case) by V. A. Zatsepin, S. V. Novikov, M. A. Panin, R. N. Aliev, A. A. Prokhorov

“…In the postoperative period, additional immobilization in the ANF was performed, followed by replacement with a functional orthosis. 6 months after the injury, the patient restored the level of his daily activities almost completely, the control CT showed no signs of post-traumatic arthrosis of the subtalar and ankle joints, how-ever, there were signs of the development of partial aseptic necrosis of the talus. …”
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Organotypic Cocultures of Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived-Neurons with Mammalian Inner Ear Hair Cells and Cochlear Nucleus Slices by Tomoko Hyakumura, Stuart McDougall, Sue Finch, Karina Needham, Mirella Dottori, Bryony A. Nayagam

“…Stem cells have been touted as a source of potential replacement neurons for inner ear degeneration for almost two decades now; yet to date, there are few studies describing the use of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) for this purpose. …”
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Effect of Pink Rock Rose Extract with or Without Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Ascorbate for the Preservation of Ready-to-Eat Frankfurter Type Sausages by Ayça Gedikoğlu, Hale İnci Öztürk, Sencer Buzrul, Münevver Sökmen, Ezgi Aytaç

“…This study reveals that PRR extract can be added as a natural antioxidant in sausages, and it could be used as a replacement or for the reduction of ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate in sausage formulations.…”
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IVF pregnancy after kidney transplantation: clinical case and literature review by E. I. Prokopenko, V. M. Guryeva, V. A. Petrukhin, K. V. Krasnopol’skaya, F. F. Burumkulova, D. V. Gubina

“…After the second attempt on cryo-thawed embryo transfer against the background of hormone replacement therapy, one embryo was transferred into the uterus, resulting in pregnancy. …”
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Sensory neuron LKB1 mediates ovarian and reproductive function by Melissa E Lenert, Emily K Debner, Michael D Burton

“…Abstract Treatments for reproductive disorders in women consist of hormone replacement therapy, which have negative side effects that impact health, spurring the need to understand new mechanisms to employ new therapeutic strategies. …”
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Sustainable and cost-effective cement-based composite utilizing calcined Iraqi date palm frond waste ash by Laith Mahmmod, Waleed Abbas

“…After 28 and 90 days, 10% PFWA boosted the compressive strength by around 15% compared with the control mixture. The cost analysis proves a reduction in the total cost of the mortar by 8.1, 16.1, and 24.1% by replacing 10%, 20%, and 30% of OPC with PFWA. …”
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[Artículo traducido] Minimización del sangrado y la transfusión en artroplastias bilaterales de cadera y rodilla en un solo tiempo: una revisión sistemática de las intervenciones a... by R. Gonzalez-Pola, R.O. Tafoya-Olivos, L.A. Culebras-Almeida, G. Zermeño-Garcia, A. Herrera-Lozano

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Minimizing bleeding and transfusion in single-stage bilateral hip and knee arthroplasty: A systematic review of current interventions by R. Gonzalez-Pola, R.O. Tafoya-Olivos, L.A. Culebras-Almeida, G. Zermeño-Garcia, A. Herrera-Lozano

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Effect of using different levels of egg shell as calcium sources in broiler diet on growth performance, blood parameters, and bone characteristics by Nazim Rasul Abdulla, Kamaran Khattab Karim

“…The dietary treatments include T1: control (0% eggshell),   T2 and T3 increasing levels of eggshell powder as a replacement to limestone at 50% and 100%, respectively. …”
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Renovascular Hypertension with Superimposed Aortic Arch Baroreceptor Failure: Case Report and Review of Literature by Amro Daoud, Bisher Mustafa, Hamza Alsaid, Zeid Khitan

“…Surgical history is significant for aortic valve replacement complicated by type A aortic dissection requiring surgical repair. …”
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Application of elastically protected hydraulic vibration damper in spring suspension of locomotives by A. N. Savos'kin, N. S. Lavlinskaya, P. Yu. Ivanov

“…In order to determine the distance run between overhauls, it is necessary to carry out a controlled operation cycle or test the prototype axlebox assembly with the elastically protected vibration damper and measure the parameters of such assembly.…”
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Clinic efficacy of hemoperfusion combined with hemodialys in patients with acute paraquat poisoning by XIAO You-wen, PAN Hong-xia, ZHANG Fan, FANG Mei-rong, DONG Jian-hua

“…Objective To investigate the clinical effects of hernoperfusionin combined with hemodialys in treatment of patients with acute paraquat poisoning.Methods Retrospectively,the clinical data of 169 patients with acute paraquat poisoning admitted to the Department of Nephrology in Leshan People’s Hospital were analyzed by being divided into two groups,according to different treating methods.A part of the patients were assigned to the control group(96 cases) with conventional comprehensive therapy,such as gastric lavage,emetic methods,catharsis,keeping the fluency of respiratory tract,diereses by large fluid replacement,preventing pulmonary fibrosis by using hormone,quenching oxygen radicals by administrating large dose of vitamin C and vitamin E,protecting the liver by using reduced glutathione,protecting the stomach by using Omeprazole to inhibit gastric acid,preventing infection by using antibacterial drugs,nutrition support and balancing the water,electrolytes and acid-base,etc The rest patients were assigned to the experimental group(73 cases) with conventional treatment and hemoperfusion combined with hemodialys according to treatment plans.Results The cure rate of hemedialysis combined hemoperfusion treatment(50.68%),the improvement rate(21.92%) and the efficiency(72.60%) were significantly higher than those(7.29%,2.08%,and 9.38% respectively) of conventional treatment(P<0.05 for all).The mortality rate(90.63%)(i.e.…”
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Induced resistance to Fusarium wilt of banana caused by Tropical Race 4 in Cavendish cv Grand Naine bananas after challenging with avirulent Fusarium spp. by Fernando A García-Bastidas, Rafael Arango-Isaza, Hector A Rodriguez-Cabal, Michael F Seidl, Giulio Cappadona, Rafael Segura, Maricar Salacinas, Gert H J Kema

“…Presently, there is no commercially available replacement for Cavendish and hence control strategies must be developed and implemented to manage FWB. …”
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Altered amino acid levels in young hypopituitarism: impact of NAFLD and insulin resistance by Yuwen Zhang, Jiting Qiu, Shouyue Sun, Xuqian Fang

“…Therefore, our study aimed to investigate whether individuals with HP, who were not receiving growth hormone replacement therapy (GHRT), exhibited altered AAs compared to controls (CTs), and whether these AAs were associated with IR, the presence of NAFLD, and the Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) score. …”
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