Epidemiological, clinical, biochemical, and treatment characteristics of brucellosis cases in Turkey by Mustafa Arslan, Barış Ertunç, Muhammed Emin Düz, Elif Menekşe, Burak Yasin Avci, Ecem Avci, Gürdal Yilmaz

“…Farming (76%) and raw dairy (69%) were the main transmission methods. Most patients (98.6%) had positive tube agglutination tests. …”
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Can resisted swimming exercise substitute for the protective effects of estrogen on cardiometabolic risk factors in obese postmenopausal rat model? by Sara Shirazpour, Mohammad Khaksari, Abbas Ali Gaeini, Hamideh Bashiri, Kayvan Khoramipour, Forouzan Rafie

“…Objective(s): Following our previous studies on the anti-obesity and cardioprotective effects of 17-beta estradiol (E2), this study was designed to determine the effects of Resisted swimming (RSW) training and E2 (alone and in combination) on cardiometabolic risk factors in an obese postmenopausal rat model.Materials and Methods: Female ovariectomized rats (OVX) were given a standard diet (SD) or a 60% high-fat diet (HFD) for 16 weeks and were divided into two groups:  SD and HFD. …”
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Development and evaluation of the Indian Sleepiness Scale to assess excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Uma Maheswari Krishnaswamy, Kavitha Venkatnarayan, Sumithra Selvam, Chitra Veluthat, Priya Ramachandran, Uma Devaraj

“…Methods: The study was executed in multiple phases. …”
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Efficacy of a Novel Melatonin-Loaded Gelatin Sponge in Palatal Wound Healing by Salma Nabil Hussein, Gehan Sherif Kotry, Amira Salama Eissa, Lamia Ahmed Heikal, Yasmine Youssri Gaweesh

“…Objectives: The aim of this research was to assess both clinically and histologically the effect of a topically applied melatonin-loaded gelatin sponge on palatal wound healing after graft harvesting. Methods: Twenty-six patients for whom free palatal graft procurement was indicated were divided equally into 2 groups. …”
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Symphysis-fundal height correlates with adverse delivery and neonatal outcomes in induced full-term and premature pregnancies by Ugo Indraccolo, Maria Giulia Lombana Marino, Beatrice Bianchi, Silvia Catagini, Danila Morano, Pantaleo Greco

“…Background: Assessing outcomes of birth in induced patients (full-term and premature) in relation with symphysis-fundal height (SFH) measurement. Methods: A prospective enrollment of induced patients was performed at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit of Arcispedale Sant’Anna of Ferrara. …”
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Power analysis for concurrent balanced or imbalanced multiple-intervention stepped wedge design: a simulation-based approach by Yi Zhang, Meng Zheng, Xue-zhi Liang, Qi Wang, Kun-peng Wu, Ting-ting Guo, Wen Chen

“…We aimed to conduct power analysis for concurrent balanced (equal number of clusters in intervention groups) and imbalanced (unequal number of clusters in intervention groups) M-SWDs. …”
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Effect of Vascular Photobiomodulation in the Postoperative Period of Alveolar Bone Grafting by Nicole Rosa de Freitas, Luisa Belluco Guerrini, Denise Sabbagh Haddad, Roberta Martinelli de Carvalho, Renato Yassutaka Faria Yaedú, Ana Lúcia Pompéia Fraga de Almeida

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study evaluated the effects of vascular photobiomodulation (VPBM) on pain intensity, edema, and facial temperature variation in patients undergoing alveolar bone grafting (ABG) surgery. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 42 patients with cleft lip and palate (aged 9–25 years) scheduled for ABG using iliac crest bone were randomly assigned in equal numbers (14 per group) to one of three groups: control (ABG only), test (ABG + VPBM), and placebo (ABG + simulated VPBM). …”
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THE SPECTRUM OF HYPEREOSINOPHILIA AND ASSOCIATED CLONAL DISORDERS – A REAL WORLD DATA FROM A TROPICAL SETTING. by Sreejesh Sreedharanunni, Neelam Varma, Man Updesh Singh Sachdeva, Shano Naseem, Pankaj Malhotra, Deepak Bansal, Amita Trehan, Subhash Varma

“…Objective: To determine the frequency, etiological spectrum and treatment outcome of hypereosinophilia (HE) and hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) in a tropical setting. Methods:  A retrospective analysis of hospital data of five years and a comprehensive prospective evaluation of patients presenting with HE/HES over a period of 33 months was performed. …”
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Unveiling the gendered abyss: exploring the case of women with lymphatic filariasis and the path to inclusive care in India by Arya Rahul, Anoop C. Choolayil, Dharani Govindasamy, Gnanasekaran Vijayalakshmi, Sadhasivam Anbusivam, Vijesh Sreedhar Kuttiatt

“…There has been little effort to understand the unique illness experience of women with LF. Methods To explore the interplay between gender and the illness experience of women afflicted with filarial lymphoedema, this qualitative study mapped the experience of 18 women and the perceptions of 18 men with lymphatic filariasis. …”
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A Comparative Study to evaluate the Clinical Efficacy of a Novel Alkasite-based Material (Cention N), Resin-modified Glass Ionomer Cement, and Composite Resin for Restoration of Cl... by Diksha Bhat, Monika Gupta, Inder K Pandit, Neeraj Gugnani

“…Aim: To evaluate and compare the clinical success of an alkasite-based restorative material (Cention N), resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) (3M ESPE Vitremer), and composite resin (Ceram X) when used as a restorative material in class II cavities in primary molars. Materials and methods: Around 45 primary molars were randomly divided into three equal groups—group I—Cention N, group II—RMGIC (3M ESPE Vitremer), and group III—composite (Ceram X) and restored with restorative materials, respectively. …”
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Comparison of i-Gel as a Conduit for Intubation between under Fiberoptic Guidance and Blind Endotracheal Intubation during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Randomized Simulation St... by Hyun Young Choi, Wonhee Kim, Yong Soo Jang, Gu Hyun Kang, Jae Guk Kim, Hyeongtae Kim

“…We hypothesized that IGI using wire-reinforced silicone (WRS) tube could achieve endotracheal intubation most rapidly and successfully. Methods. In 23 emergency physicians, a prospective randomized crossover manikin study was conducted to examine the three intubation techniques using two kinds of endotracheal tubes. …”
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A prospective randomised pilot study evaluating the safety of the novel LubriShield™ Foley catheter: a permanently coated indwelling urinary catheter by Anders Andreasson, Jan Andersson, Henrik Larsson, Teresa Ekerhult, Johan Stranne

“…The aim of this study is to assess the clinical safety of the catheter in patients. Materials & methods: In a prospective single-centre randomised study, 30 patients undergoing transurethral resection of bladder tumour were enrolled and randomly assigned to receive either a standard control catheter or the novel LubriShield™ catheter. …”
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Effectiveness of herbal medicines to prevent and control symptoms of urinary tract infections and to reduce antibiotic use: A literature review by Herman van Wietmarschen, Noortje van Steenbergen, Esther van der Werf, Erik Baars

“…Five TCM formulas were found to be equally or more effective than antibiotics in the treatment of UTIs. …”
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Lupin poisoning: a review by Meye Bloothooft, Pien Cremers, Sükriye Güven, Stijn J. Stoutjesdijk, Mara Jiron, Mark Wessel, Marcel A. G. Van Der Heyden

“…We systematically analyzed all case reports describing lupin poisoning in humans in order to define most observed clinical findings, treatment options and outcome.MethodsWe screened Pubmed and Google scholar for human case reports on lupin poisoning. …”
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Use of view-adjustable video laryngeal mask versus endotracheal intubation for airway management during anaesthesia for arthroscopic surgery: a randomized trial by Chun-Jing Geng, Guang-Lei Su, Ying Deng, Zhu-Kai Cong, Dan-dan Feng, Si-Yuan Zhang, Hai-Li Cao, Hong Zeng

“…Introduction The objective of this study was to compare the practicality and efficacy of utilizing a view-adjustable video laryngeal mask (SafeLM) versus endotracheal intubation (ETI) in the context of arthroscopic shoulder surgery.Patients and Methods A randomized controlled trial enrolled 100 patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery, randomly assigned to the SafeLM group (n = 50) or ETI group (n = 50). …”
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Radiation Treatment Planning After Minimum Metallic Instrumentation for Patients with Spinal Metastases: A Case Series by Jan-Niklas Becker, Mirko Fischer, Hans Christiansen, Michael Schwake, Walter Stummer, Christian Ewelt, Niklas Benedikt Pepper, Hans Theodor Eich, Michael Müther

“…This study compares radiotherapy planning after VBR with titanium and non-titanium materials. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: This is a retrospective cohort study in a single academic center setting. …”
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Application of response surface methodology in modeling and optimization of ceftriaxone decomposition with activated persulfate through zero valence zinc nanoparticles/ultrasonic w... by Zohreh Berizi, Mohammad Reza Zare, Leila rezaei, Ali Parvizimehr, salehe salehnia, Mohsen Rezaei, Nezamaddin Mengelizadeh

“…Therefore, the aim of our study was to remove ceftriaxone through the activation of persulfate with zero valence zinc/ultrasonic waves (Zn0/US). Methods: In this laboratory study, the sample containing the antibiotic ceftriaxone was subjected to persulfate activation through an ultrasonic probe with a frequency of 40 kHz. …”
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Clinical accuracy assessment of a dynamic navigation system and surgical guide using an oral appliance-secured patient tracker targeting anterior teeth by Manabu Okubo, Koudai Nagata, Yurie Okuhama, Kana Wakamori, Hayato Tsuruoka, Kurumi Saito, Ryota Fumimoto, Hiromasa Kawana, Shinji Kuroda

“…Therefore, this study aimed to compare accuracy between a dynamic navigation system with a patient tracker fixed to an oral appliance and a surgical guide. Methods This observational study was conducted on patients who had undergone complete implant treatment at Kanagawa Dental University from 2020 to September 2024. …”
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Tax Incentives for Supporting Competitiveness of Telecommunication Manufacturers by Irina Dezhina, Tamam Nafikova, Timur Gareev, Alexey Ponomarev

“…The relevance of the research is justified by critical significance of this market for economic, information and technological security of Russian Federation in a changed geopolitical environment. The present methods of tax burden calculation analyzed in the article reveal the subindustry level measurement to be the least studied. …”
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Short- and long-term outcomes of patients with anterior vaginal wall prolapse after abdominal paravaginal cystocele repair by Kazila Bhutia, Xinyi Li, Jun Long Ernest Ong, Keryi Wong, How Chuan Han, Hong Liang Chua

“…Therefore, the short- and long-term outcomes were investigated to evaluate the efficacy of treatment. Materials and methods: Thirty-one women were followed up for 3 years post-surgery, to assess the subjective cure rate (patients not complaining of a lump at the introitus) and objective cure rate (cystocele less than and equal to Baden–Walker Grade 1). …”
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