Degradation of anti-wear additives and tribological properties of engine oils at extended oil change intervals in city buses by Wojciech Gołębiowski, Rafał Krakowski, Grzegorz Zając

“…Semi-synthetic oil of ACEA E4, E7, SAE 10W-40 class was analyzed, with samples taken from five buses with different degrees of interval exceedance (− 19% to + 35%). …”
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Enhanced IoT-Based Face Mask Detection Framework Using Optimized Deep Learning Models: A Hybrid Approach With Adaptive Algorithms by Parul Dubey, Pushkar Dubey, Celestine Iwendi, Cresantus N. Biamba, Deepak Dasaratha Rao

“…The HFSO algorithm optimizes crucial parameters such as detection thresholds and learning rates. So that the model can take full advantage of computing capacity and still operate in real time on devices with limited resources. …”
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Virtual stenting and coregistration of instantaneous wave-free ratio to predict the physiological effect of percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with multilevel coronary... by K. V. Petrosyan, A. V. Abrosimov, E. S. Goncharova, N. I. Bulaeva, B. Sh. Berdibekov, E. Z. Golukhova

“…A discrepancy between the priFR and fiFR by 0,03 was considered the threshold level of a significant difference and "poor agreement" criterion between measurements.Results. …”
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How does internal fixation compared with arthroplasty affect quality of life for patients who have suffered femoral neck fractures? by Zafar Ahmad, MD, Daniel Axelrod, MD, MSc, Marianne Comeau-Gauthier, MD, MSc, Sofia Bzovsky, MSc, Rudolf W. Poolman, MD, PhD, Frede Frihagen, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Mohit Bhandari, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Marc Swiontkowski, MD, Sheila Sprague, PhD, Emil Schemitsch, MD, FRCSC

“…However, this statistically significant difference did not reach the 7-point threshold for a minimal clinically important difference. …”
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Comparison of conventional versus robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty using the Mako system: An Italian retrospective study by Roberta Banchetti, Silvia Dari, Maria Elisabetta Ricciarini, Domenico Lup, Francesco Carpinteri, Fabio Catani, Patrizio Caldora

“…Methods: Our retrospective, cohort study was conducted between August 2014 and March 2016. …”
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Estimating HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis need and impact in Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia: A geospatial and risk-based analysis. by Dominik Stelzle, Peter Godfrey-Faussett, Chuan Jia, Obreniokibo Amiesimaka, Mary Mahy, Delivette Castor, Ioannis Hodges-Mameletzis, Lastone Chitembo, Rachel Baggaley, Shona Dalal

“…<h4>Background</h4>Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a WHO-recommended HIV prevention method for people at high risk for acquiring HIV, is being increasingly implemented in many countries. …”
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Can Robots Keep You Upright? An Ergonomic Analysis of Surgeon Posture in Robotic Versus Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty by Zachary Gapinski, Eric Mason, Ezan Kothari, Pratik Desai, George Haidukewych, Cody Green

“…The purpose of this study was to compare differences in surgeon posture between primary raTKA and cTKA. …”
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The efficacy and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Wenqi Ren, Bo Tao, Haixia Deng

“…There was no significant difference observed between acupuncture alone and WMCT in improving pure tone hearing thresholds (MD=-5.45, 95%CI: -20.75 to 9.85, P=0.48). …”
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Contribution of cognitive performance and cognitive decline to associations between socioeconomic factors and dementia: A cohort study. by Jennifer Rusmaully, Aline Dugravot, Jean-Paul Moatti, Michael G Marmot, Alexis Elbaz, Mika Kivimaki, Séverine Sabia, Archana Singh-Manoux

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Our results support the passive or threshold cognitive reserve hypothesis, in that high cognitive reserve is associated with lower risk for dementia because of its association with cognitive performance, which provides a buffer against clinical expression of dementia.…”
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Psychophysical assessment of face perception deficits in adults with amblyopia through top-down and bottom-up visual processing pathways by Xiaolu Ming, Gantian Huang, Meng Liao, Meng Liao, Meng Liao, Ping Jiang, Ping Jiang, Ping Jiang, Longqian Liu, Longqian Liu, Longqian Liu

“…We recorded accuracy and reaction times (RT) and used the Kruskal-Wallis test with Wilcoxon comparisons to analyze group differences.ResultsIn the Face-detection task, amblyopic eyes (AE) exhibited significantly higher face detection thresholds than healthy controls (P &lt; 0.05), indicating face detection deficit. …”
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Consensus between pipelines in structural brain networks. by Christopher S Parker, Fani Deligianni, M Jorge Cardoso, Pankaj Daga, Marc Modat, Michael Dayan, Chris A Clark, Sebastien Ourselin, Jonathan D Clayden

“…We found a high agreement between the networks across a range of fiber density thresholds. In addition, we identified a robust core of highly connected regions coinciding with a peak in similarity across network density thresholds, and replicated these results with atlases at different node scales. …”
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Short-term effects of percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on pain and muscle function in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament surgery: a randomized clinical trial by Julio Caballero-López, Julio Caballero-López, Marcos Navarro-Santana, Marcos Navarro-Santana, Jaime Almazán-Polo, Fernando García-Sanz, Fernando García-Sanz, María José Díaz-Arribas, María José Díaz-Arribas, Francisco Minaya-Muñoz, Carlos Romero-Morales

“…The study analyzed changes in pain intensity, pressure pain threshold (PPT) of the vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, quadriceps and patellar tendons, isometric knee extension strength and range of motion of the knee.ResultsDifferences were determined in the PENS group compared to the rehabilitation group immediately after the first intervention in the reduction of pain intensity through the VAS scale and in knee extension isometric strength (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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A comparison of family health history of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and diabetes in self-reported survey and electronic health records data, All of Us Research Program by Ridgely Fisk Green, Ramal Moonesinghe, Sun Hee Rim, Katherine Kolor, Danielle Rasooly, Kevin Littrell, Scott Bowen, W. David Dotson, Muin J. Khoury

“…To determine significant differences, we calculated absolute and relative disparity, Z-tests, and P values with the significance threshold adjusted for multiple comparisons using the Bonferroni correction. …”
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Association Between Serum Albumin and Periodontitis Across Disease Subgroups: A Cross-Sectional Study by Junwei Xiang, Yuhang Cai, Qingping Yu, Zhongqing Zhu, Yuanyin Wang, Ran Chen

“…Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study utilized data from 8352 participants in the NHANES 2009 to 2014 survey cycles. sALB and periodontitis were the exposure and outcome variables. …”
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Structure of anxiety and stress as factors of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance by M. Y. Sorokin, N. B. Lutova, G. E. Mazo, N. G. Neznanov, E. D. Kasyanov, G. V. Rukavishnikov, O. V. Makarevich, M. А. Khobeys

“…Threats to life and health, the public health crisis associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, have led to 1) accelerated development of vaccines, 2) adverse psychological reactions in the population.Aim: to identify differences in stress, anxiety, protective behavior strategies, and the socio-demographic characteristics of online survey participants, who reported opposing attitudes to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.Materials and Methods. …”
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Therapeutic Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Local Vibration Therapy on Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy by LI Mingdi, LIANG Guanjun, ZHANG Dali, ZHANG Hewei, WANG Wei, GU Qin

“…The rTMS group received low-frequency rTMS treatment additionally, with a frequency of five Hz and a stimulation intensity of 35% motor threshold (MT), the stimulation time of 10 s, and the interval of 20 s, 20 minutes a time, once a day, five days a week, lasting for 12 weeks. …”
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Association of Pharmacogenotyping and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Chronic Pain Management by Anna Bollinger, Kurt E. Hersberger, Julia Gianora, Isabelle O. Urdieux, Henriette E. Meyer zu Schwabedissen, Nikki Rommers, Matthias Schwenkglenks, Céline K. Stäuble, Samuel S. Allemann

“…Pain intensity was determined with the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Minimal important difference (MID) threshold was applied for both outcomes. …”
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation across neurodegenerative diseases: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis by Yu Zhang, Yulin Wang, Ke Xu, Chengguang Zhang, Peizhu Lv, Yan Bai, Shun Wang

“…Data were analyzed using R software to assess effect size using standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI). …”
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Systematic review of the performance of HIV viral load technologies on plasma samples. by Kimberly A Sollis, Pieter W Smit, Susan Fiscus, Nathan Ford, Marco Vitoria, Shaffiq Essajee, David Barnett, Ben Cheng, Suzanne M Crowe, Thomas Denny, Alan Landay, Wendy Stevens, Vincent Habiyambere, Jos Perrins, Rosanna W Peeling

“…Sources of variability between VL assays include differences in technology platform, plasma input volume, and ability to detect HIV-1 subtypes. …”
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Applying of classic parameters of cardiorespiratory exercise testing to identify high-risk patients in thoracic surgery by I. Sh. Kochoyan, А. А. Obukhova, Z. A. Zaripova

“…No dependence was found between the development of complications and the achieved MET values (p = 0.513), as well as V’O2/kg (peak) (p = 0.688), V’O2/kg (AT) (p = 0.707), V’O2/kg (peak)% of expected (p = 0.617). Significant differences in V’E/V’CO2 were found at the anaerobic threshold (AT) stage: the probability of complications in patients with V’E/V’CO2(AT)≥ 32.649 was 3.221 times higher (95% CI: 1.304 – 4.571).The sensitivity and specificity of the model for V’E/V’CO2 were 69.8% and 60%, respectively. …”
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