Age-Related Changes in Corneal Deformation Dynamics Utilizing Scheimpflug Imaging. by Marta E Rogowska, D Robert Iskander

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To study age-related changes in corneal deformation response to air-puff applanation tonometry.<h4>Methods</h4>Fifty healthy subjects were recruited for a prospective study and divided into two equal age groups (≤ 28 and ≥ 50 years old). …”
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Flat and complex temperate reefs provide similar support for fish: Evidence for a unimodal species-habitat relationship. by Avery B Paxton, Emily A Pickering, Alyssa M Adler, J Christopher Taylor, Charles H Peterson

“…For flat and complex morphologies of rocky reefs to receive equal consideration as essential fish habitat (EFH), special attention should be given to detecting pavement type rocky reefs because their ephemeral nature makes them difficult to detect with typical seafloor mapping methods. …”
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The effect of exercise intervention on balance and executive function in children with autism spectrum disorder: a meta-analysis by Haixia Li, Ruiyun Zhang

“…Abstract Objective This study primarily evaluated the the effects of exercise intervention on balance and executive function in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods Search for eligible studies through four databases, and then proceed with screening. …”
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FLAIR MR sequence in the diagnosis and follow-up of low-grade astrocytomas by Stošić-Opinćal Tatjana, Gavrilov Mihail, Stošić Srboljub, Lavrnić Slobodan, Perić Vesna, Grujičić Danica

“…To evaluate the sensitivity of fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) sequence in the diagnosis and follow-up of the patients with low-grade astrocytomas compared with T2-weighted (T2W) sequence. Methods. Twenty-four patients with biopsy- confirmed low-grade astrocytoma (age range, 15-66 years) underwent T1- weighted (T1W), T2W and FLAIR imaging with a superconducting unit 1.0 T. …”
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Bisoprolol and sotalol for maintaining sinus rhythm in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and chronic heart failure by S. N. Tereshchenko, Yu. A. Uteshev, M. N. Morozova, N. G. Chuich, A. G. Kochetov

“…To compare sotalol and bisoprolol efficacy for post-cardioconversion sinus rhythm maintaining in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF). Material and methods. For 6 months, 45 patients (mean age 60.3±3.2 years) with non-rheumatic AF were observed. …”
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Mechanistic Study on the Therapeutic Effects of Juanbi Lijieqing Formula in a Rat Model of Gouty Arthritis with Hyperuricemia by Lu Y, Lu C, Jian G, Xiong H, Shu Y

“…Yifan Lu,1– 3,&amp;ast; Chengyin Lu,1– 3,&amp;ast; Gonghui Jian,2 Hui Xiong,1– 3 Yang Shu1,2 1Orthopedics Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410000, People’s Republic of China; 2Graduate School, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410208, People’s Republic of China; 3Orthopedics Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, 410005, People’s Republic of China&amp;ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yang Shu; Hui Xiong, Email 2741926901@qq.com; 3673148112@qq.comBackground: This study evaluated the therapeutic effects and underlying mechanisms of Juanbi Lijieqing Formula (JBLJQF) in a rat model of gouty arthritis with hyperuricemia.Methods: Forty-two rats were randomly assigned to seven groups: control, model, etoricoxib, benzbromarone, and low-, medium-, and high-dose JBLJQF. …”
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Peculiarities of Usage of Phraseological Units in German Newspaper Text: Gender Aspect by Iryna Zadorozhna, Ivanna Kolomyiska

“…With the help of linguistic statistic methods (criterion χ2 and Chuprov’s contingency coefficient K) statistically significant quantitative differences in the usage of phraseological units by both sexes have been determined. …”
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The effects of different treatments of seed priming and foliar application of nano particle and zinc sulphate on agronomic traits in safflower by اکبر شفیعی, نورعلی ساجدی, مهدی چنگیزی

“…Seed priming with distillate water and different methods of zinc sulfate application could be increased the 100 seed weight compared to nano particle of zinc. …”
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Impact of adding 3% titanium oxide nanoparticles in different denture base materials on some of the biological, physical, and mechanical properties properties: In-vitro study by Wessam M. Dehis, Ayman F. Elawady, Menatallah M. ElHotieby, Sherihan M. Eissa

“…This study designed to evaluate and compare the impact of acrylic resin reinforcement with titanium oxide nanoparticles (TiO2NP) on physical, biological, and mechanical criteria of two dissimilar denture base materials. Materials and methods This study was constructed on 120 specimens of 2 different types of acrylic resin denture base materials. …”
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Model of uncontrolled displacement on the example of road construction machines by I. P. Troyanovskaya, A. O. Zhakov

“…The goal is to build a model of uncontrolled displacement under the action of an external force, which allows obtaining the maximum value of the external force, depending on its direction.Materials and methods. The mathematical model of limiting equilibrium is built on the example of a bulldozer unit with a skewed blade. …”
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The Prevalence of Tardive Dyskinesia In Patients With Schizophrenia Treated With Antipsychotics In Malaysia by Nedunjelian A, Ng CG, Lim PK, Sulaiman AH, Koh OH, Francis B

“…This study also investigates the association of TD with personal and social functioning performance, and the severity of illness.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at a teaching hospital in Malaysia. …”
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Effects of Caffeine Consumption on Autologous Full-Thickness Skin Graft Healing in an Animal Model by Tommy Supit, Neni Susilaningsih, Awal Prasetyo

“…The main objective of this study is to investigate the effect of daily caffeine consumption on wound healing, specifically full-thickness skin graft (FTSG). Methods Forty Sprague–Dawley rats were randomized into four groups of equal size: control-dose (CD), low-dose (LD), medium-dose (MD), and high-dose (HD) caffeine groups. …”
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Film as an educational tool in medical pedagogy: a study on cinemeducation and its effectiveness by Usama Naveed Cheema, Sarmed Ibrahim, Nukhbat Ullah Awan, Haram Ashiq, Wagma Sarmed, Khalid Munir

“… Objective: To find out the possibilities and usefulness of introducing cinemeducation in medical institutions, and to formulate suggestive inserts for faculty and policy-makers. Methods: The quantitative study was conducted in Lahore from January to June 2021 after approval from the ethics review committee of King Edward Medical University, Lahore, and comprised fourth and final year medical students. …”
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Effect of Aloe vera gel on the parotid glands of streptozotocin-induced diabetic albino rats: histological and immunohistochemical study. by Shukria Mohammed Hussein

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Aloe vera gel on parotid gland of streptozotocin-induced diabetic male albino rats, and also effect of diabetes on the parotid glands. Methods: Diabetes mellitus was induced in rats by intraperitoneal injection of 60 mg/kg Streptozotocin dissolved in saline solution. …”
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Role of resistance training with the approach of blood flow restriction in skeletal muscle cell growth by Fatemeh Amani, Shadmehr Mirdar

“…Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the response of ERK1/2 protein and muscular morphological adaptations to a period of resistance training with local blood flow restriction. Materials and methods: Twenty healthy male Wistar rats without clinically evident disease (5 weeks old, 120±7 g weight) were divided into four equal groups: control, control with limited blood flow, resistance training and, resistance training with limited blood flow. …”
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Readiness, access, and use of facility childbirth care in Ethiopia: results from nationally representative linked household and health facility surveys by Elizabeth Stierman, Solomon Shiferaw, Saifuddin Ahmed, Mahari Yihdego, Assefa Seme, Linnea Zimmerman, Andreea Creanga

“…This study assesses the readiness of health facilities in Ethiopia to provide childbirth services, describes variations in geographic access to service-ready facilities, and evaluates how facility readiness relates to childbirth service usage with a lens on equity. # Methods The study used cross-sectional data from a nationally representative sample of households in Ethiopia linked with data from health facilities serving the same areas. …”
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Serum ferritin and iron deficiency in adolescent schoolchildren with depression in northern Sudan: unmatched case-control study by Ahmed A. Hassan, Hatim Y. Alharbi, Ishag Adam

“…Therefore, the current study aimed to compare serum ferritin and iron deficiency between adolescents with depression and healthy controls in northern Sudan.MethodsAn unmatched case-control study was conducted among adolescent school children in River Nile State, Sudan. …”
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Success Rates and Prognostic Factors in the Management of Keratoconus: A 10-Year Retrospective Cohort Study at Siriraj Hospital by Atiporn Thuangtong, Theerajate Phongsuphan

“… Objective: To evaluate the success rates of different treatment modalities, identify prognostic factors associated with treatment outcomes and factors influencing disease progression in keratoconus patients. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study of keratoconus patients at Siriraj Hospital during January 2013 to December 2023 was done. …”
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Patient Satisfaction with Clear Aligners vs. Traditional Braces: A Comparative Study by AbdulMajeed AlMogbel

“…This study aimed to compare patient satisfaction levels between these two treatment modalities. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 orthodontic patients were recruited, with 50 undergoing treatment with clear aligners and 50 with traditional braces. …”
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Examination of cardiovascular function variables in tooth extraction under local anesthesia by Životić-Vanović Mirjana, Marjanović Marjan

“…The aim of this study was to determine whether there were differences in cardiovascular variables during tooth extraction in healthy persons, and in cardiovascular patients when an anesthetic was applyted with adrenaline, or without it. Methods. The examinees were divided into the group with cardiovascular diseases (CV, n = 57) of II and III type, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) qualification, and healthy persons (H, n = 55). …”
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