Microscopy without a microscope? Opportunities and limitations of dental studies in anatomy during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved... by Ann-Kathrin Peters, Elisabeth Witt, Karsten Winter, Sabine Löffler, Hubert-Mario Kuntzsch

“…Based on the findings current teaching should be critically scrutinised, resulting in a modern design of the histology curricula. Methods This is an educational research study. The students’ subjective experiences are measured with the help of an evaluation survey and the learning success was objectively measured using a digital assessment course. …”
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In Vitro Dynamic Model Evaluation of Meropenem Alone and in Combination with Avibactam Against Carbapenemase-Producing <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> by Elena N. Strukova, Yury A. Portnoy, Maria V. Golikova, Stephen H. Zinner

“…Additionally, the applicability of a pharmacokinetically-based approach to antibiotic/inhibitor minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) determinations to better predict efficacy was examined. <b>Methods:</b> CPKP strains were exposed to meropenem alone or in combination with avibactam in an in vitro hollow-fiber infection model. …”
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Mortality in Edentulous Patients: A Registry-Based Cohort Study in Sweden Comparing 8463 Patients Treated with Removable Dentures or Implant-Supported Dental Prostheses by Jan Kowar, Victoria Stenport, Mats Nilsson, Torsten Jemt

“…The aims were to analyze the association between age, socioeconomic factors, and mortality in edentulous patients treated with either removable dentures or implant-supported prostheses. Methods. All patients who became edentulous according to the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (SSIA) between 2009 and 2013 (N  = 8463) were analyzed regarding prosthetic treatment, age, gender, and socioeconomic status. …”
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Change processes in cognitive therapy for social anxiety disorder: A comparison of face-to-face and internet-based treatment formats by Graham R. Thew, Anke Ehlers, David M. Clark

“…Objective: To examine candidate change processes in an online therapist-guided cognitive therapy intervention for social anxiety disorder (iCT-SAD), and compare the results to the corresponding face-to-face therapy (CT-SAD). Methods: Data from a randomised controlled trial (n = 99) were analysed using Multilevel Structural Equation Models, incorporating the temporal precedence of the process variable, and disaggregating the within- and between-subject components of the predictors. …”
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Risk of Acute Kidney Injury after Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Patients with Poor Glycemic Control by Aqeel Ahmad, Yasir Khan, Waseem Rehman, Naeem Ullah, Fauzia Zafar, Muhammad Rassan

“…Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2022. Material & Methods: 130 diabetic patients were divided into two equal groups of 65, exposed to poor glycemic control (HbA1c ? …”
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The informativity of the markers of iron metabolism in the differential diagnosis of anemia of inflammation in children with chronic HBV infection by F. I. Inoyatova, N. A. Ikramova, G. Z. Inogamova, Kh. M. Kadyrkhodzhayeva, F. G. Abdullayeva, N. K. Valiyeva, A. Kh. Akhmedova

“…Objective: To assess diagnostic importance of iron metabolism markers in the progression of anemia of inflammation (AI) in children with chronic HBV infection.Materials and methods: Among 148 examined children with chronic HBV infection 140 had AI, 60.7% of them with refractory (RA) and 39.3% with non-refractory (nRA) progression variant. …”
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Neurotropic Effects of Hepatoprotectors During Alcohol Poisoning by R. N. Akalaev, V. Kh. Sharipova, A. A. Stopnitsky, K. Sh. Khodzhiev

“…To compare the efficacy of metabolic hepatoprotectors at an early stage of acute alcohol poisoning complicated by toxic hepatitis.Material and methods. 80 patients with acute alcohol poisoning complicated by toxic hepatitis who received medical treatment in the toxicology unit of the Republican Research Center of Emergency Medicine during 2015–2017 were examined. …”
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Functional, Physical and Psychosocial Impacts of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Temporomandibular Disorders—A Comparative Study by Lujain AlSahman, Hamad AlBagieh, Roba AlSahman, Leopoldo P. Correa, Noshir R. Mehta

“…Participants were equally categorized into two groups: TMD and controls. …”
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Results of Therapy Including Omalizumab in Adolescents With Recurrent Urticaria: Retrospective Cohort Study by Vera G. Kalugina, Elena A. Vishneva, Leyla S. Namazova-Baranova, Polina R. Grinchik

“…To estimate results of the therapy including Omalizumab in adolescents with recurrent urticaria.Methods. We have studied clinical records of day hospital patients aged from 12 to 17 with recurrent urticaria uncontrolled with second-generation antihistamines and/or immunosuppressive drugs at least for a month (in standard or higher dose), but receiving Omalizumab (300 mg once in 4 weeks subcutaneously). …”
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Allergic conditions and risk of rheumatoid arthritis: a Swedish case–control study by Johan Askling, Lars Klareskog, Lars Alfredsson, Marie Holmqvist, Helga Westerlind, Cynthia S Crowson, Vanessa L Kronzer

“…Objective To determine the association of allergic conditions with incident rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially in relation to smoking history and anti-citrullinated peptide antibody (ACPA) status.Methods This case–control study included 3515 incident RA cases and 5429 matched controls from the Epidemiological Investigation of Rheumatoid Arthritis study 1995 to 2016, including questionnaire-based information on eight allergic conditions composed from a list of 59 unique allergies. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Anesthetists in Managing Severe Craniocerebral Trauma in China: A Cross-Sectional Study by Zha C, Che X, Xiong L, Ji Y, Zhang G

“…Chaochao Zha,1,&ast; Xuehua Che,1 Li Xiong,2 Yunhan Ji,2,&ast; Gonghao Zhang2 1Department of Anesthesiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Orthopedics, Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200050, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Gonghao Zhang, Department of Orthopedics, Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200050, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-18121223516, Email ZGH4636@shtrhospital.comObjective: The study explored the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward severe craniocerebral trauma perioperative management among anesthetists in China.Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited anesthetists from 15 provinces in China between October 17, 2022, and November 09, 2022. …”
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MODEL MULTIMEDIA INTERAKTIF BERBASIS GAYA BELAJAR UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PENGUASAAN KONSEP PENDAHULUAN FISIKA ZAT PADAT by K. Wiyono, Liliasari -, A. Setiawan, C. T. Paulus

“…</p><p><br /><br />This study aims to see the effect of interactive multimedia model based learning styles to improve the concept mastery introductory solid state physics prospective teachers. Experimental methods with pretest posttes control group design implemented of 37 students in the experimental class and 36 students in the control class LPTK South Sumatra. …”
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Ultrastructural and developmental anatomy of the peripheral olfactory organs of Dicentrarchus labrax inhabiting Egyptian Mediterranean water by Sheren A. Al-Zahaby, Al-Ahmady S. Al-Zahaby, Radwa A. Mohamed, Eman H. Elsheikh

“…Aim: In this study, we investigated the morphogenesis and ontogeny of the seabass&apos;s (Dicentrarchus labrax, Linnaeus, 1758) olfactory organ. Methods: SEM is used to study these organs&apos; development in fries, fingerlings, juveniles, and adults. …”
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Non-adherence and predictors in patients with schizophrenia on second generation antipsychotics at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia. by Melak Gedamu Beyene, Solomon Teferra, Teferi Gedif Fenta

“…This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, factors, and reasons contributing to non-adherence among Ethiopian patients with schizophrenia who are receiving second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs).<h4>Methods</h4>A hospital-based cross-sectional study was done at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital (AMSH) from 03/10/2022 to 31/8/2023. …”
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Standalone cages versus plate-augmented fusion in multilevel anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: A 12-month prospective study balancing clinical equivalence and radiological s... by Sayed Mohamed Elgoyoushi

“…This prospective study compares the clinical and radiological outcomes of standalone cages versus plate-augmented systems in multilevel ACDF, addressing critical debates on biomechanical stability versus procedural simplicity. Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort of 100 patients undergoing multilevel ACDF (2+ levels) was equally divided into two groups: standalone cages (Group I, n = 50) and cages with ACP (Group II, n = 50). …”
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Effect of 12 weeks of selective cardiorespiratory endurance and plyometrics training on 800-meter rural collegiate athletes: a randomised controlled trial by Neeraj Kumar, Anand N. Badwe

“…The purpose of the present study was to determine the effects of 12 weeks of selective plyometrics training in addition to their regular cardiorespiratory endurance training on the running performance in 800-meterrural collegiate athletes. Methods A total of 110 healthy volunteer rural collegiate 800-meter athletes were randomly selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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What is the evidence for physical therapy poststroke? A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Janne Marieke Veerbeek, Erwin van Wegen, Roland van Peppen, Philip Jan van der Wees, Erik Hendriks, Marc Rietberg, Gert Kwakkel

“…The aim of this systematic review was to provide an update of the evidence for stroke rehabilitation interventions in the domain of PT.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding PT in stroke rehabilitation were retrieved through a systematic search. …”
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Diagnostic value of Epstein – Barr virus DNA quantification in blood leukocytes in children with infectious mononucleosis by M. I. Popkova, E. N. Filatova, E. A. Soboleva, D. A. Bryzgalova, E. A. Kulova, N. A. Sakharnov, O. V. Utkin

“…To determine the threshold value of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) viral load (VL) in blood leukocytes to improve the laboratory diagnostics of infectious mononucleosis in children.Materials and methods. EBV DNA quantification in blood leukocytes in children aged 1-17 years (n=163) was determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction. …”
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Successful Treatment of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor&ndash;Induced Bullous Pemphigoid with Omalizumab: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Chen J, Xu D, He Z, Ma S, Liu J, Dai X, Luo Y, Ye X

“…However, ICIs can lead to immune-related adverse events (irAEs), including dermatologic manifestations such as bullous pemphigoid (BP).Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of omalizumab and other biologics in the treatment of ICI-induced refractory bullous pemphigoid and to derive a strategy for selecting biologic treatments for this condition.Methods: A 48-year-old female with pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma developed erythema and blisters following tislelizumab treatment. …”
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Adjunctive antihypertensive therapy of primary glaucoma with a fixed combination drug of 1% brinzolamide and 0.5% timolol: efficacy and safety by S. Yu. Petrov, O. M. Kalinina, L. V. Yakubova, S. M. Kosakyan, L. V. Vasilenkova, O. M. Filippova, A. N. Zhuravleva, O. I. Markelova

“…Purpose: a comparative study of the efficacy and safety of the combination drug Brinzopt Plus and the original drug Azarga used as adjunctive therapy in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) previously treated with latanoprost.Material and methods. 30 patients (42 eyes) with advanced and far advanced POAG were randomly divided into 2 groups of equal size. …”
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