Spontaneous Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting of Congenital Malformations: A Danish National Register Study by Ulrik Lausten-Thomsen, Rasmus Huan Olsen, Michael Christiansen, Paula L. Hedley, Ida Marie Heerfordt, Jon Trærup Andersen, Christina Gade

“…This study aims to evaluate potential ADR-associated congenital malformations in Denmark over the past decade; <b>Methods</b>: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the national Danish Medicines Agency’s pharmacovigilance database, which includes all spontaneous ADR reports submitted to the Danish Medicines Agency from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2023. …”
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Unilateral remote temperature monitoring to predict future ulceration for the diabetic foot in remission by David G Armstrong, Lawrence A Lavery, Brian J Petersen, David R Linders, Jonathan D Bloom, Gary M Rothenberg

“…The purpose of this study was to assess the sensitivity, specificity, and lead time associated with unilateral diabetic foot temperature monitoring.Research design and methods We used comparisons among ipsilateral foot temperatures and between foot temperatures and ambient temperature as a marker of inflammation. …”
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Removal of calcium hydroxide from simulated internal root resorption defects: a comparative evaluation of EDDY, iVac, Pulp sucker, passive ultrasonic irigation, and conventional te... by Burçin Arıcan, Nihan Berkdemir, Ayşe Tuba Özalp Koca, Utku Can Kemeç, Taha Özyürek

“…Abstract Background This study evaluated the effectiveness of various irrigation techniques, including iVac, passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), Pulp Sucker (PS), EDDY and conventional syringe irrigation (CSI), in removing calcium hydroxide (CH) from simulated internal resorption defects. Methods Seventy maxillary central incisors with straight, single-rooted canals were selected. …”
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Changes in motor cortex excitability associated with muscle fatigue in patients with Parkinson's disease by Milanović Slađan, Filipović Saša R., Radovanović Saša, Blesić Suzana, Ilić Nela V., Kostić Vladimir S., Ljubisavljević Miloš R.

“…The aim of this study was to examine changes in responses to TMS in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease (PD) during sustained submaximal isometric voluntary contraction [60% of maximal voluntary contraction (MVC)] of the adductor pollicis muscle, as well as during a subsequent recovery period. Methods. Cortical excitability was tested by single TMS pulses of twice of the motor threshold intensity applied over the vertex. …”
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Cardiopulmonary exercise testing in aortic stenosis patients before and after aortic valve replacement by Kristofer Hedman, Eva Nylander, Éva Tamás, Carl Bellander, Henric Nilsson

“…We aimed to investigate maximal and submaximal physical capacity by CPET before and 1 year after surgical aortic valve replacement (sAVR) in patients with severe AS.Methods In this prospective longitudinal study, 30 adult patients (age 66±10 years) with severe AS referred for sAVR underwent maximal CPET (respiratory exchange ratio ≥1.05) on a bicycle ergometer before (PRE) and 1 year after (POST) sAVR. …”
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Comparison of ultrasound and dynamic MRI for the measurement of diaphragmatic excursion: A prospective single-center study. by Clara Delplancke, Etienne Charpentier, François Grolleau, Anne Hernigou, Hélène Nougué, Françoise Le Pimpec-Barthes, Bernard Cholley, Matthieu Daniel

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Prospective single-center study in which consecutive outpatients referred for a dynamic thoracic MRI were included. …”
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CD4 enumeration technologies: a systematic review of test performance for determining eligibility for antiretroviral therapy. by Rosanna W Peeling, Kimberly A Sollis, Sarah Glover, Suzanne M Crowe, Alan L Landay, Ben Cheng, David Barnett, Thomas N Denny, Thomas J Spira, Wendy S Stevens, Siobhan Crowley, Shaffiq Essajee, Marco Vitoria, Nathan Ford

“…We conducted a systematic review of the performance of technologies for CD4 enumeration.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Studies were identified by searching electronic databases MEDLINE and EMBASE using a pre-defined search strategy. …”
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Enhancing yield and nutritional quality of sweet potato through genotype selection and selenium application by Qing Liao, Ying Xing, Li-Ping Pan, Jin-Ping Chen, Yong-Xian Liu, Dong-Liang Huang

“…In addition, the effects of different Se application methods and dosages, soil application (10 L/hm2 and 20 L/hm2), foliar spraying (1.5 L/hm2 and 3.0 L/hm2), and combined soil and foliar application, were investigated on yield and quality parameters in two representative varieties: Guiziweishu 1 (high Se accumulator) and Fushu 404 (low Se accumulator). …”
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Effectiveness of maximum, explosive and combined strength training on endurance runners performance indicators: a systematic review and meta-analysis by PABLO PRIETO GONZALEZ, Fatma H. Yagin, Jorge Sánchez-Infante, Luca Paolo Ardigò

“…Methods: A systematic review (Scopus, Web of Science, Sports Discuss, PubMed) with meta-analysis was conducted following PRISMA standards. …”
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Effect of ceramic thickness and resin cement colors on the final color of various monolithic CAD/CAM materials by Neşe Cızıroğlu, Erman Bülent Tuncer, Recep Kara

“…After and befor aging color values were measured. The color difference was calculated using CIEDE2000 formulae. …”
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Comparison of macular retinal thickness measurements using spectral-domain and swept-source optical coherence tomography in healthy eyes by Huan Wan, Zhaode Wu, Ziling Liu, Bo Qin

“…AimThis study compares retinal thickness measurements in healthy eyes using one SD-OCT and two SS-OCT devices to assess differences and consistency for clinical application.MethodsForty-eight eyes with a mean age of 28.15 ± 8.85 years were enrolled. …”
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Laboratory model to evaluate efficacy of an experimental titanium oxide nanofibers bleaching agent by Clayton Tran, Ellin Choi, Brittany Watu, Udochukwu Oyoyo, Christopher Perry, So Ran Kwon

“…The negative control exceeded the perceptibility threshold of ΔE* = 1.2 regardless of time point. NFs showed a decrease in chroma, but were not statistically different compared to the negative control.ConclusionsThe laboratory model was successful in screening an experimental bleaching agent.…”
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Moral injury, moral resilience, and organizational effectiveness among nurse leaders: a descriptive analysis during the COVID-19 pandemic by Alanna J. Bergman, Ginger C. Hanson, Christian Jenkins, Katie E. Nelson, Danielle Boyce, Cynda H. Rushton

“…Methods This was a quantitative study conducted via an online, national, cross-sectional survey. …”
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The prognostic nutritional index as a predictor of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in chronic kidney disease: a population-based analysis of NHANES data (1999–2018) by Weiwei Li, Lumiao Chen, Linsen Jiang, Zhijian Zhang, Kai Song

“…ObjectiveThis study evaluates the predictive value of prognostic nutritional index (PNI) for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), and to explore its variability across different CKD stages.MethodsA total of 4,528 CKD patients from the NHANES database (1999–2018) were included. …”
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Differentiation of early-stage tumors from benign lesions manifesting as pure ground-glass nodule: a clinical prediction study based on AI-derived quantitative parameters by Shuxiang Chen, Huijuan Zhang, Yifan Chen, Shuo Chen, Wenfu Cao, Yongxiu Tong

“…The aim of our study was to evaluate whether AI-derived quantitative parameters could predict benignity versus early-stage tumors manifesting as pGGN.MethodsA total of 1,538 patients with pGGN detected by chest CT at different campuses of our hospital from May 2013 to December 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Classification of Toraja Wood Carving Motif Images Using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) by Nurilmiyanti Wardhani, Billy Eden William Asrul, Antonius Riman Tampang, Sitti Zuhriyah, Abdul Latief Arda

“…This study not only underscores the effectiveness of processing in enhancing CNN capabilities but also opens opportunities for further research in applying these methods to various image types and exploring different CNN architectures.…”
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Better diagnostic accuracy for GERD observed with the new MNBI cutoff: an observational study in Vietnam by Hang Dao Viet, Hue Luu Thi Minh, Long Hoang Bao, Phuong Do Nhat, Long Dao Van

“…Abstract Background Mean nocturnal baseline impedance (MNBI) is a novel metric for multichannel ambulatory impedance and pH (MI-pH) monitoring used to diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); however, its thresholds vary among different geographic areas and measuring systems. …”
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ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONAL STATE OF CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM BY COLLECTION OF THE SIGNS OF PHASIC PORTRAIT IN SINGLE CHANNEL ECG by E. N. Minina, L. S. Faynzilberg

“…To study a diagnostic value of the parameters characterizing phasic ECG portrait of the first standard lead in assessment of efficiency of cardiovascular system functioning in persons with different level of adaptation potential.Material and methods. …”
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Prognostic value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma receiving curative therapies: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jinxiang Peng, Haozhu Chen, Zhuang Chen, Jinmei Tan, Feng Wu, Xiaojuan Li

“…Future research should focus on validating the optimal NLR threshold and exploring its predictive ability in different clinical settings.…”
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Exploring the use, perceptions, and challenges of mini-implants in orthodontic practice: a survey study by Tinela Panaite, Carina Balcos, Carmen Savin, Nicolae Daniel Olteanu, Nikolaos Karvelas, Cristian Romanec, Raluca-Maria Vieriu, Alice Chehab, Irina Zetu

“…It is hypothesized that orthodontic specialists' perceptions and practices regarding the usage of mini implants are influenced by various factors, including their experience, training engagement, treatment outcomes, and preferences.Material and methodsThe study was conducted using an online, cross-sectional survey developed on the Survio platform to assess orthodontic specialists' perceptions of the clinical effectiveness and advantages of mini-implants in orthodontic treatments. …”
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