Role of RAPID score and adjusted RAPID score in management of infected pleural effusion by Ahmed M. Amer, Azza A. El akhal

“…Aim To assess the role of RAPID score in the detection of successful medical treatment of pleural infection without the need for surgical intervention. Patients and methods An analytical retrospective cross–sectional study for patients diagnosed with infected pleural effusion, both sexes aged above 21 years from those attending Cairo University hospitals, Department of Chest Diseases were included in this study after exclusion of the presence of frank pus, positive gram stain or culture and potential of hydrogen less than 7.2. …”
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Causal Links Between Brain Functional Networks and Endometriosis: A Large-Scale Genetic-Driven Observational Study by Feng S, Wang Y, Liu S, Zhang Y, He L

“…This study aims to explore these relationships using Mendelian Randomization (MR) analysis.Methods: Data from 191 resting-state functional MRI (rsfMRI) phenotypes and endometriosis genetic datasets were analyzed using both forward and reverse MR approaches. …”
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Global antibiotic dosing strategies in hospitalised children: Characterising variation and implications for harmonisation of international guidelines. by Michelle N Clements, Neal Russell, Julia A Bielicki, Sally Ellis, Silke Gastine, Yingfen Hsia, Joseph F Standing, A Sarah Walker, Mike Sharland

“…We investigated factors underlying variation in antibiotic dosing using data from five global point prevalence surveys.<h4>Methods & findings</h4>Data from 3,367 doses of the 16 most frequent intravenous antibiotics administered to children 1 month-12 years across 23 countries were analysed. …”
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Immediate consecutive microvascular decompression for bilateral classical trigeminal neuralgia by Mauro Alberto Segura-Lozano, Mario Alexis del Real-Gallegos, Pedro Mendoza-Lemus, Octavio Carranza-Rentería, Yael Rodrigo Torres-Torres, Alejandro González-Silva, Arturo Santoyo-Pantoja, Aarón Giovanni Munguía-Rodríguez

“…Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a well-established treatment for TN; however, the experience with immediate consecutive bilateral MVD procedures is limited and requires further evaluation.ObjectiveTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of immediate consecutive bilateral MVD in patients with severe BTN compared to non-consecutive bilateral MVD procedures.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 15 patients with BTN who underwent bilateral MVD. …”
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Risky sexual behaviour amidst predicament of acceptable sexually transmitted infection partner notification modalities: A cross-sectional survey amongst minibus taxi drivers in Gau... by Mathildah M. Mokgatle, Sphiwe Madiba

“…This study assessed the perceived use of patient-initiated PN by using referral slips and measured the level of acceptability of provider-initiated PN by using short message service (SMS) to the personal mobile phones of sexual partners. Methods: A formative evaluation approach using a quantitative survey amongst 722 minibus taxi drivers in nine major taxi ranks in Tshwane Municipality, Gauteng Province. …”
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Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis as Overlapping Syndromes by A. Bozek, M. Zajac, M. Krupka

“…This study aimed to present the clinical and immunological profiles of patients with concomitant AD and PS and compare them with those of patients with only one of the diseases. Methods. In this observational study, 38 children with concomitant AD and PS with a mean age of 6.5±3.2 yrs were compared with 41 similar patients with AD only (5.3±5.1 yrs) and 28 patients with PS only (6.4±4.3 yrs). …”
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Hand-arm vibration and the risk of vascular and neurological diseases-A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Tohr Nilsson, Jens Wahlström, Lage Burström

“…Moreover the aim was to estimate the magnitude of such an association using meta-analysis.<h4>Methods</h4>This systematic review covers the scientific literature up to January 2016. …”
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The Protective Role of Folic Acid in Biochemical and Histopathological Changes Induced by Azithromycin in the Livers of Pregnant Albino Rats by Safaa M. Hanafy, Soha S. Zakaria

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: We evaluated the impact of the second-generation macrolide azithromycin on pregnant albino rats’ livers and assessed the protective role of folic acid. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: For this study, forty pregnant rats were treated and then examined. …”
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Does endoscopic sinus surgery alter the biomechanics of the orbit? by Leigh J Sowerby, Matthew S. Harris, Rootu Joshi, Marjorie Johnson, Tom Jenkyn, Corey C. Moore

“…Abstract Objective The purpose of this study is to determine if removal of ethmoid cell septations as commonly performed in endoscopic sinus surgery leads to a change in orbital wall fracture patterns and the force required to create them. Methods Six fresh-frozen cadaveric heads were acquired and underwent endoscopic uncinectomy, maxillary antrostomy, and anterior and posterior ethmoidectomy on one, randomized, side. …”
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Nonlinear effects and possible temperature increases in ultrasonic microscopy by J. Wójcik, J. Litniewski, L. Filipczyński, T. Kujawska

“…Based on transducer power measurements, a slightly smaller pressure value was obtained thus confirming, to a good approximation, the correctness of the applied methods. A significant parameter is the ratio of the amplitudes of the second to the first calculated harmonics, which shows the extent of the nonlinearity. …”
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COMPARISON OF PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF GAMMA CAMERAS WITH SCINTILLATION NaI(TI) AND SEMICONDUCTOR CdZnTe DETECTORS by Armağan Aydın, Füsun Çetin, Mustafa Demir

“…In this study, we aimed to compare the performance characteristics of a gamma camera with a semiconductor detector (CdZnTe) and a conventional gamma camera with a NaI(Tl) detector. Material and Methods: In our experimental studies, spatial resolution, energy resolution, and linearity tests were performed using 3 capillary tubes of the same length and thickness, into which the Tc-99m radioisotope with different activities was placed. …”
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Characteristics of symptomatic epilepsy and other neurological disorders in children with lissencephaly by V. I. Guzeva, I. V. Ochrim, V. R. Kasumov, O. V. Guzeva, V. V. Guzeva, N. E. Maksimova

“…Clinical manifestations lissencephaly presented delayed psycho-motor development, spastic tetraplegia and intractable epilepsy.Materials and methods. To examine and compare the clinical, electrophysiological and neuroimaging results in children with symptomatic epilepsy with lissencephaly, to assess the effectiveness of antiepileptic therapy and to identify the frequency of drug-resistant forms of epilepsy. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of Brentuximab Vedotin plus chemotherapy as frontline treatment of systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma in Italy by Andrea Marcellusi, Chiara Bini, Laura Fioravanti, Silvia Ripoli, Paolo Morelli

“…This study investigates the cost-effectiveness of Brentuximab Vedotin (BV) in combination with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin and prednisone (CHP) for the front-line treatment of patients with sALCL in Italy. Methods: The analysis was conducted from the perspective of the National Health Service using a three-state partitioned survival model with cycles lasting 21 days and a lifetime time horizon. …”
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Theories of language learning

“…Esther Jansen O’Dwyer outlines the design and implementation of bilingual teaching methods in vocational schools, stressing the importance of adapting strategies to meet diverse learner needs. …”
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The broader socio-economic value of adult respiratory disease vaccinations in the UK – results from a benefit cost analysis by Cale Harrison, Simon Brassel, Sulayman Chowdhury, Claud Theakston, Matthew Napier, Jeffrey Vietri, Diana Mendes, Jingyan Yang, Tianyan Hu, Lotte Steuten

“…Adult vaccination programs cost-effectively reduce this burden, yet their societal value remains under-assessed.Methods A benefit–cost analysis (BCA) using life-table-based disease modeling estimated morbidity and mortality reductions from current age- and risk-based recommendations. …”
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Experimental research of vibrowave processes in recycling technology of assembly units by Anatoliy P. Babichev, Vladimir N. Vesnin

“…The reducer from SK-4 discarded combine harvester is used for testing. Materials and Methods. A reducer component complex of different sizes and configurations, various materials, varying oil-consumption pollution is considered. …”
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From misconceptions to reasonable osteoarthritis patients therapy by O. A. Shavlovskaya, О. А. Gromova, I. Yu. Torshin, I. D. Romanov

“…Approaches to OA therapy are constantly being revised, as new molecules appear, data on drugs/molecules already in use, including data on adverse events, new randomized controlled trials results, new methods of adjunctive therapy become available. OA therapy and prevention, drugs with chondroprotective properties are prescribed according to the opinion of European experts (2019): chondroitin sulfate (CS), glucosamine sulfate (GS), diacerein, avocado soybean unsaponifiables, hyaluronic acid (HA) for intra-articular administering. …”
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Comparison of Motion Control Screening Test Scores in Active Women With a History of Knee and Ankle Injuries by Maryam Golmoradi Marani, Amir Letafatkar, Seyed Sadredin Shojaedin

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between test scores of movement control and a history of knee and ankle injury in active females. Methods: Statistical population of this study was 57 active females (22 healthy subjects, 19 subjects with a history of previous knee injury and 16 subjects with a history of previous ankle injury) with age ranging from 18 to 25 years old. …”
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THE PROTECTIVE EFFECTS OF TETRANDRINE AGAINST TO HISTOLOGICAL, SPERMATOLOGICAL AND OXIDATIVE DAMAGE INDUCED BY AROCLOR 1254 ON THE MALE RATS REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM by Feride Özdemir, Aslı Çetin Taşlıdere, Osman Çiftçi, Muhterem Aydın, Neşe Başak Türkmen

“…The objective of this study was to investigate the possible curative effects of TET therapy against testicular damage (histological, spermatological and oxidative damage) induced by AR1254. Materials and Methods: Twenty-eight male rats were randomly divided into four equal-sized groups: a control group; (1 ml of corn oil by gastric oral gavage), AR1254 group; (2 mg/kg) AR1254 administered intraperitoneally), TET group; (TET by gastric oral gavage 30 mg/kg) and AR 1254 + TET group;(Aroclor 1254 and TET administered together at the same doses as the previous groups. …”
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CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED BIOLOGICS CONSUMPTION BY PATIENTS WITH COVID-19 by V. I. Petrov, N. Yu. Ryazanova, A. V. Ponomareva, O. V. Shatalova, Ya. V. Levina

“…The aim of the article is a comparative clinical and economic assessment of genetically engineered monoclonal antibodies against interleukins in infectious diseases facilities in Volgograd region, reassigned to treat COVID-19 patients.Materials and methods. ABC analysis of the drug consumption in infectious disease facilities in Volgograd region in 2020 and 2021, cost-minimization analysis, and volume of consumption (standard dose per 1000 patients) for genetically engineered monoclonal antibodies against interleukins, were performed on the basis of pharmacies dispensing drug reports on infectious diseases facilities, Russian State Register of maximum selling prices, and Russian guidelines for COVID-19 treatment.Results. …”
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