A Rare Case Report of Tropheryma Whipplei-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in an Immunocompetent Patient by Fu Y, Zhou J, He P, Li X

“…Traditional diagnostic methods failed to identify the causative pathogen. …”
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Are conspiracy theorists inaccurate, unmotivated to be accurate, or both?: A latent class analysis [version 1; peer review: 5 approved] by Lisa Fazio, Shauna Bowes

“…Methods To address this gap in the literature, we conducted a preregistered secondary data analysis of the variable-level and person-centered relations among conspiratorial ideation, accuracy, overconfidence, and motivations across five samples (Ns ranged from 477 to 3,056). …”
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Tooth size discrepancy in different malocclusion groups in Libya: a pilot study by F Elsheikhi, I Bugaighis, T Hamed

“…Thus, the aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of TSD in Libyan subjects among different malocclusion groups. Methods: A sample of 60 dental casts of Libyan subjects with different types of malocclusions (Class I, Class II div 1 and Class III) were included in the study. …”
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EFFICIENCY OF THE USE OF SUPERCRITICAL EXTRACTION TECHNOLOGIE IN THE RECOVERY OF ETHYLENE OXIDE by D. D. Akhcmetlatyypova, F. M. Gumerov, E. Sh. Telyakov

“…A comparative analysis of the energy consumption ofsupercritical and traditional technologies is carried out.Methods. The Hysys program was used to model the processes.Results.Was simmulated the extraction process of ethylene oxide separation from its aqueous solution using as an extractant pure and modified with propane, n-butane, n-pentane supercritical carbon dioxide supplemented with further purification and concentration of the desired product.The results indicate the inappropriateness of using n-butane and n-pentane as an additive to carbon dioxide. …”
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TECHNOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE TRANSLATORS: FOCUS ON LOCALIZATION by Iuliia Golovatska

“…To achieve the goal, various methods were used: a literature review (conducting a thorough review of the literature that includes current research, scientific articles, and methodologies on the technological enhancement of education); pedagogical practice analysis (identifying efficient digital technologies that demonstrate high efficiency and prevent educational losses, as well as analyzing successful practices of preparing aspiring translators for professional activities in general and localization in particular); and identification of effective digital technologies to improve education. …”
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The 100 Most Frequently Cited Articles on Myopia by Rachel Shemesh, Sarah Dichter, Eedy Mezer, Tamara Wygnanski-Jaffe

“…To provide a bibliographical-historical perspective and main interest in the field of myopia. Methods. In this bibliographic study, the Web of Science Database was searched from 1999 to 2018. …”
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Safety and efficacy of using a combination of midazolam and fentanyl in comparison to midazolam only during flexible bronchoscopy by Wael Emam, Marwa Hussein

“…The objective of this work is to study and compare the safety and efficacy of flexible Bronchoscopy sedation using incremental midazolam versus combined midazolam/fentanyl. Methods A prospective study was done on 60 cases from March 2023 to February 2024. …”
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Management of Secondary Caries in Primary Molars Using Silver Diamine Fluoride: An In-Vitro Study by Osama M Felemban, Arwa A Swead, Deema J Farsi, Sara M. Bagher, Amina M Bagher, Najat Farsi

“…Introduction: We aimed to evaluate the effects of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) application on the progression of secondary caries (SC) around resin-based composite (RBC) restoration margins in extracted human primary molars compared to 2.5% fluoride varnish (NaF) with hydroxyapatite and no intervention. Methods: Standardized box-shaped cavities were prepared on 30 primary teeth and restored with RBC restorations. …”
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ATTITUDE AND KNOWLEDGE OF HIV INFECTION AMONG HEALTH PERSONNEL IN BULGARIA by Radoslava Emilova, Yana Todorova, Maria Nikolova

“…Material and Methods. We analyzed the results of anonymous local survey comprised of 18 closed-choice questions on the knowledge and attitude towards HIV infection and PLHIV. …”
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Inter-examiner repeatability and validity of static retinoscopy by Nabeela Hasrod

“…Setting: The study took place within a South African university. Methods: Convenience, non-random sampling was used to obtain a sample of 68 adult participants, predominantly male (51.5%) of African descent (60.3%). …”
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The cost-effectiveness of wound-edge protection devices compared to standard care in reducing surgical site infection after laparotomy: an economic evaluation alongside the ROSSINI... by Adrian Gheorghe, Tracy E Roberts, Thomas D Pinkney, David C Bartlett, Dion Morton, Melanie Calvert, West Midlands Research Collaborative, ROSSINI Trial Investigators

“…The aim of the paper was to assess whether WEPDs are cost-effective in reducing SSI compared to standard care alone in the United Kingdom.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>An economic evaluation was conducted alongside the ROSSINI trial. …”
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Comparison of human cadaver and blue phantom for teaching ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia to novice postgraduate students of anesthesiology: A randomized controlled trial by Deepanshu Dang, Manoj Kamal, Mritunjay Kumar, Bharat Paliwal, Ashish Nayyar, Pradeep Bhatia, Geeta Singariya

“…We compared the use of human cadaver and blue phantom models for training of regional anesthesia to novice postgraduate students of anesthesiology. Material and Methods: Fifty students were taught knobology of the ultrasonography (USG) machine. …”
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Obesity &amp; Physical Activity by Schulz SVW, Jacobsen E, Prokopchuk D, Otto S, Steinacker JM, Schulz AS

“…In this case report, the possibilities of modern training will be described as an example.Methods: A patient with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) has been supervised sports-medically 2x/week over one year after allogeneic SZT. …”
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A comparative study on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of self-medication in rural and urban regions of Tumkur, Karnataka, India by Challa K. Supriya, Chaitanyaa Prakash, Thimmegowda Nandini, Pesala Pavan Kumar Reddy

“…This study aimed to evaluate and compare SM practices among residents of rural and urban areas of Tumkur, Karnataka, India. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess and compare the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding SM among rural and urban populations in Tumkur. …”
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Profile of primary pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors from North India by Nadia Shirazi, Meenu Gupta, Nowneet Kumar Bhat, Braham Prakash Kalra, Ranjit Kumar, Manju Saini

“…Background and Objective: The study was carried out to find the profile of pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors during 2006–2015 in a tertiary referral center of North India. Materials and Methods: It was a retrospective medical record-based observational study. …”
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Sagittal Abdominal Diameter as a Screening Tool in Clinical Research: Cutoffs for Cardiometabolic Risk by U. Risérus, U. de Faire, L. Berglund, M.-L. Hellénius

“…A population-based cross-sectional study. Methods. In 4032 subjects (1936 men and 2096 women) at age 60, different anthropometric variables (SAD, BMI, waist girth, and waist-to-hip ratio) were measured and cardiometabolic risk score calculated. …”
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Substance abuse among Adolescents and Youth (10–24 years): Assessing the prevalence and risk assessment in the suburban areas of Dehradun District, Uttarakhand by Jayanti Semwal, Deepshikha, Vidhisha Vallabh, Akanksha Uniyal, Ashok Shrivastava, Rajeev Bijalwan, Deepti Nagrath

“…Thus, our study aims to assess the risk and prevalence of substance abuse (alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, inhalants, sedatives, and hallucinogens) among teenagers and young people in the suburbs of Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. Methods: A survey was conducted among 14,203 individuals aged 10–24 from Doiwala Block (6023 participants) and Sahaspur Block (8180 participants). …”
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Effect of intra-canal cryotherapy on post-endodontic pain in single-visit RCT: A randomized controlled trial by Abdullah Ahmed Alharthi, Mohammed Hussian Aljoudi, Mulham Naif Almaliki, Majed Abdullah Almalki, Mohammed Abdulwahhab Sunbul

“…Aim: To evaluate the effect of cold and room-temperature normal saline as a final irrigation on post-endodontic pain and to compare the post-endodontic pain level between the different protocols. Materials and methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted on 105 patients who underwent RCT and were distributed blindly and randomly into three equal groups (n = 35): Group 1, Cryotherapy group; Group 2, Room- temperature normal saline group; and Group 3, Control group. …”
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Comparison of Quality of Life Questionnaires in Patients with Low Vision by Esra Şahlı, Şefay Aysun İdil

“…Objectives:To compare the quality of life assessed by the Low Vision Quality of Life Questionnaire (LVQOL) and National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) in patients with low vision.Materials and Methods:A total of 64 consecutive patients who presented to the Ankara University Low Vision Rehabilitation Department for the first time were included in the study. …”
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Clinical effect of Jinshuibao capsule in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy by LI Mei

“…Objective To investigate the clinical effect of Jinshuibao capsule in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy(DN). Methods A total of 200 patients with DN admitted to Ezhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from March 2015 to March 2017 were treated with Jinshuibao capsule for 4 months,and 50 healthy subjects were selected as the control group. …”
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