Ginseng supplementation and cardiovascular disease risk factors: a protocol for GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis by Sima Besharat, Ali Jafari, Kosar Kordkatuli, Helia Mardani, Fatemeh Mehdipoor, Pardis Bakhtiari Jami, Maryam Abbastabar, Mohammadali Vakili, Alireza Alaghi

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Tumor Small Extracellular Vesicle‐Transmitted LncRNA CATED Promotes Platinum‐Resistance in High‐Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer by Yi Liu, Hanyuan Liu, Chenchen Zhu, Yan Yang, Zhen Shen, Ge Shan, Liang Chen, Ying Zhou

“…Abstract High‐grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is the most lethal type of gynecological cancer, and platinum‐resistance is a serious challenge in its treatment. …”
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Conversion from calcineurin inhibitors to sirolimus of recipients with chronic kidney graft disease grade iii for a period 2003-2011 by Ignjatović Ljiljana, Hrvačević Rajko, Jovanović Dragan, Kovačević Zoran, Vavić Neven, Rabrenović Violeta, Tomić Aleksandar, Aleksić Predrag, Drašković-Pavlović Biljana, Dujić Aleksandar, Karan Željko, Maksić Đoko

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of a conversion from CNIbased immunosuppressive protocol to sirolimus (SRL) in recipients with graft in chronic kidney disease (CKD) grade III and proteinuria below 500 mg/day. Methods. …”
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Association Between Visceral Fat and Lung Function Impairment in Overweight and Grade I Obese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study by Anamei Silva-Reis, Boris Brill, Maysa Alves Rodrigues Brandao-Rangel, Renilson Moraes-Ferreira, Dobroslav Melamed, Helida Cristina Aquino-Santos, Claudio Ricardo Frison, Regiane Albertini, Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao Lopes-Martins, Luís Vicente Franco de Oliveira, Gustavo Paixao-Santos, Carlos Rocha Oliveira, Asghar Abbasi, Rodolfo P. Vieira

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English First Additional Language: Teachers’ written feedback practices in multi-grade classrooms in rural South African primary schools by Matshidiso Joyce Taole

“…Multi-grade teaching is a widely accepted phenomenon in both developing and developed countries. …”
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Static and vibration analysis of functionally graded microplate with porosities based on higher-order shear deformation and modified strain gradient theory by Van-Thien Tran, Van-Hau Nguyen, Trung-Kien Nguyen, Thuc P. Vo

“… Based on fundamental equations of the elasticity theory, a unified higher-order shear deformation theory is developed for bending and free vibration analysis of functionally graded (FG) microplates with porosities. …”
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Advancing patient care: Machine learning models for predicting grade 3+ toxicities in gynecologic cancer patients treated with HDR brachytherapy. by Andres Portocarrero-Bonifaz, Salman Syed, Maxwell Kassel, Grant W McKenzie, Vishwa M Shah, Bryce M Forry, Jeremy T Gaskins, Keith T Sowards, Thulasi Babitha Avula, Adrianna Masters, Jose G Schneider, Scott R Silva

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To develop and compare machine learning models for predicting grade 3 or higher toxicities in gynecological cancer patients treated with high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy, aiming to contribute to personalized radiation treatments.…”
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A New Sinusoidal Shear Deformation Theory for Static Bending Analysis of Functionally Graded Plates Resting on Winkler–Pasternak Foundations by Pham Minh Phuc, Vu Nguyen Thanh

“…In this article, a new sinusoidal shear deformation theory was developed for static bending analysis of functionally graded plates resting on elastic foundations. …”
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Probing 8th Grade Students’ Conception about Heat and Temperature Using Three-Tier Test : A Case Study by V Setyaningrum, W Sopandi

“…Data was collected using a three-tier test developed by Kusumah (2013), questionnaire and interview.The data were analyzed and categorized based on their configuration of the answer, the reasons and confident rating index. …”
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INTRACTABLE HEMATURIA IN BLADDER CANCER WITH UNILATERAL HIGH GRADE VESICOURETERAL REFLUX: A CONSERVATIVE APPROACH USING INTRAVESICAL FORMALDEHYDE INSTILLATION by Reginald Rustandi, Rachmat Budi Santoso, Edward Usfi Harahap, Ikhlas Arief Bramono

“…Conclusion: Patients with a history of bladder cancer who develop hematuria after radiotherapy should be evaluated promptly to exclude the possibility of recurrent disease. …”
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Vibration Characteristic Analysis of Sandwich Composite Plate Reinforced by Functionally Graded Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Composite on Winkler/Pasternak Foundation by Mengzhen Li, Xiaolong Liu, Mohammad Yazdi, Wei Chen

“…This paper presents numerical investigations into the free vibration properties of a sandwich composite plate with two fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) face sheets and a functionally graded carbon nanotube-reinforced composite (FG-CNTRC) core made of functionally graded carbon nanotube-reinforced composite resting on Winkler/Pasternak elastic foundation. …”
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Application of texture analysis of CT and MR images to determine the histologic grade of hepatocellular cancer and it’s differential diagnosis: a review by M. Yu. Shantarevich, G. G. Karmazanovsky

“…In addition, the presented studies were performed using different MR sequences and phases of contrast enhancement, as well as different software, which makes it difficult to compare the obtained data.The use of texture analysis certainly demonstrates promising results and requires further investigation to systematize and standardize the obtained data in order to develop an optimal diagnostic model for wide clinical use.…”
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The Clinical Outcome of Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Laminectomy for Single-level Lumbar Canal Stenosis with Grade 1 and 2 Spondylolisthesis by Ashok Sharma, Tarachand Suthar, Mudit Mathur, Vishnu Mittal, Shiv Bhagwan Sharma, Gaurav Mehta

“…In this randomized study, we compare the clinical outcome of TLIF and laminectomy for single-level lumbar canal stenosis with Grade 1 and 2 spondylolisthesis. Forty patients with single-level lumbar canal stenosis with Grade 1 and 2 spondylolisthesis were randomly divided into two equal groups. …”
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Engineering graded microstructures in a Ti alloy through high-cycle laser rescanning in powder bed fusion – Laser beam by V. Leviandhika, F. D'Elia, V. Shtender, P. Mellin, C. Persson, U. Wiklund

“…Although pushing the stiffness of a metallic implant material close to the bone is a difficult task, PBF – LB offers potential solutions. This study aims to develop a Ti-alloy using PBF – LB with a lower stiffness while having a harder surface compared to common PBF – LB Ti6Al4V. …”
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Immunotherapy yields breed-specific worst survival outcomes among three investigated therapies in French bulldogs with high-grade glioma by Susan A. Arnold, Amanda R. Taylor, Katherine Hansen, Vijay Agarwal, Walter C. Low, G. Elizabeth Pluhar

“…IntroductionFrench bulldogs are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States and are also among breeds with the highest risk for developing high-grade glioma (HGG). With limited treatment options and high translational value for studying canine HGG to advance understanding of human glioblastoma (GB), a variety of novel treatment options have been investigated. …”
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Risk stratification and conservative management of women aged 25–40 years with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2(CIN2) by Huanhua Wang, Ping Jin

“…Abstract Background Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 (CIN2) can progress to CIN3 or worse (CIN3+). …”
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Prospective validation study of a combined urine and plasma test for predicting high-grade prostate cancer in biopsy naïve men by Torben Brøchner Pedersen, Mads Hvid Poulsen, Martin Lund, Søren Feddersen, Maher Albitar, Charlotte Aaberg Poulsen, Lars Lund

“…In this study, we aimed to externally validate a previously developed urine and plasma biomarker test in a biopsy-naïve population. …”
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Association between Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy with Different Grades of Liver Dysfunction in a Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study by Pradip Kumar Chowdhury, Kingshuk Kumar Dhar, Gautam Das

“…Background: Controversy exists regarding how and to what extent portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG) varies with different grades of liver dysfunction. Our aims and objectives were to assess the correlation of PHG with different grades of liver dysfunction. …”
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Device grade solid-state pouch and coin cell supercapacitors dual assembly using consumed battery waste to best utilization by T. Kedara Shivasharma, Rajulal Sahu, Mayur Thosare, Debalaya Sarker, Uday Deshpande, Babasaheb R. Sankapal

“…Hence, present work aimed to use spent dry cell battery waste extracted Mn2O3-C-ZnO2 (MCZ) composite as e-waste to design and develop prototype device grade solid-state pouch and coin cells supercapacitors. …”
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Assessing the risk of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL+) in women with LSIL biopsies: a machine learning-based study by Dongmei Li, Zhichao Wang, Yan Liu, Meiyuan Zhou, Bo Xia, Lin Zhang, Keming Chen, Yong Zeng

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to analyze factors associated with the missed diagnosis of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL+) in patients initially diagnosed with low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL) through colposcopic biopsy and to develop a predictive model for assessing the risk of missed HSIL+. …”
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