Correlation Between Systemic Immune Inflammation Index(Sll) and Outcome After Occlusion in Patients with Post-Infarction Ventricular Septal Rupture by Hou Q, Zhao Y, Lin Z, Chen T, Di X, Wang X, Cheng J, Guo X, Chen C, Hu D, Liu C, Jiang Y, Liu Y, Li Y, Su M, Liu Y

“…This study aims to determine the association between SII and prognosis following occlusion in patients with post-infarction ventricular septal rupture (PIVSR).Methods: A total of 130 patients admitted to Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital between 2018 and 2023 were included in this retrospective study. …”
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Brain development using a multicomponent intravenous lipid emulsion in preterm infants by Katherine M. Ottolini, Julius Ngwa, Sudeepta K. Basu, Kushal Kapse, Melissa Liggett, Jonathan Murnick, Catherine Limperopoulos, Nickie Andescavage

“…The primary aim of this study was to assess extrauterine third trimester brain growth in very preterm infants supported with soybean oil-only compared to fish-oil containing multicomponent lipid emulsions; white matter development and neurobehavioral regulation at term were also investigated. Methods Human milk-fed very preterm infants (born less than or equal to 32 weeks’ gestation) receiving either soybean oil-only (before 2019) or multicomponent (after 2019) lipid emulsions underwent quantitative brain MRI (volumetric growth and white matter development) and neurodevelopmental assessment (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale) at term-equivalent age. …”
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Investigating the Use of Generative Adversarial Networks-Based Deep Learning for Reducing Motion Artifacts in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance by Ma ZP, Zhu YM, Zhang XD, Zhao YX, Zheng W, Yuan SR, Li GY, Zhang TL

“…Ze-Peng Ma,1,2,* Yue-Ming Zhu,3,* Xiao-Dan Zhang,4 Yong-Xia Zhao,1 Wei Zheng,3 Shuang-Rui Yuan,1 Gao-Yang Li,1 Tian-Le Zhang1 1Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University/ Clinical Medical College, Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, People’s Republic of China; 2Hebei Key Laboratory of Precise Imaging of inflammation Tumors, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071000, People’s Republic of China; 3College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071002, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Ultrasound, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071000, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xiao-Dan Zhang, Department of Ultrasound, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, No. 212 of Yuhua East Road, Lianchi District, Baoding, 071000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 17325535302, Email xiaodanzhangzxd@126.comObjective: To evaluate the effectiveness of deep learning technology based on generative adversarial networks (GANs) in reducing motion artifacts in cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) cine sequences.Methods: The training and testing datasets consisted of 2000 and 200 pairs of clear and blurry images, respectively, acquired through simulated motion artifacts in CMR cine sequences. …”
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Pre-Emptive Peribulbar Blocks with Different Local Anesthetics or Paracetamol Using the Adequacy of Anesthesia Guidance for Vitreoretinal Surgeries: A Pr... by Michał Jan Stasiowski, Anita Lyssek-Boroń, Katarzyna Krysik, Dominika Majer, Nikola Zmarzły, Beniamin Oskar Grabarek

“…The aim was to analyze the utility of PBBs compared with intravenous paracetamol added to AoA-guided GA on the incidence of IPPP and hemodynamic stability in patients undergoing VRS. Methods: A total of 185 patients undergoing vitreoretinal surgery (VRS) were randomly assigned to one of several anesthesia protocols: general anesthesia (GA) with analgesia optimized through AoA-guided intraoperative remifentanil opioid analgesia (IROA) combined with a preemptive single dose of 1 g of paracetamol (P group), or PBB using one of the following options: 7 mL of an equal mixture of 2% lidocaine and 0.5% bupivacaine (BL group), 7 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine (BPV group), or 7 mL of 0.75% ropivacaine (RPV group). …”
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Novel SLC16A2 Frameshift Mutation as a Cause of Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome and its Implications for Carrier Screening by Lin P, Liu H, Lou J, Lyu G, Li Y, He P, Fu Y, Zhang R, Zhang Y, Yan T

“…This case report describes the genetic cause of AHDS in a male proband and to expanding the mutation spectrum of the SLC16A2 gene.Methods: A blood specimen was collected from a one-year-old child with delayed development and abnormal thyroid function and this was followed by whole-exome sequencing (WES) was performed on the proband to identify potential genetic mutations. …”
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Misconceptions on COVID-19 Risk Among Ugandan Men: Results From a Rapid Exploratory Survey, April 2020 by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, MacLeod, Ewan, Ssempijja, Fred, Mahero, Michael W., Matama, Kevin, Musoke, Grace Henry, Bardosh, Kevin, Ssebuufu, Robinson, Wakoko-Studstil, Florence, Echoru, Isaac, Tiyo Ayikobua, Emmanuel, Mujinya, Regan, Nambuya, Grace, Onohuean, Hope, Zirintunda, Gerald, Ekou, Justine, Welburn, Susan Christina

“…The aim of the study was to identify possible misconceptions among males and females toward COVID-19 in Uganda using a rapid online survey distributed via social media. Methods: A cross-sectional survey carried out in early April 2020 was conducted with 161 Ugandans, who purposively participated in the online questionnaire that assessed understandings of COVID-19 risk and infection. …”
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Energy Efficiency Optimization of Milk Homogenizers: A Contribution to the European Green Deal Goals by Samoichuk Kyrylo, Kovalyov Alexandr, Palianychka Nadiia, Hutsol Taras, Komarnitskyi Serhii, Bezaltychna Olena, Kuboń Maciej, Tabor Sylwester, Kukharets Valentyna

“…The modern global milk processing industry involves the use of innovations and optimization of existing industry management methods, which contributes to the realization of sustainable development and energy efficiency. …”
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Subclinical ketosis in postpartum dairy cows alters the adipose tissue immunological profile in a depot-specific manner by Tainara C. Michelotti, Bruno C. Menarim, Alexandra P. Tegeler, Jean F. Fiallo Diez, Vinicius S. Machado, Yava Jones-Hall, Oscar J. Benitez, Oscar J. Benitez, Shavahn C. Loux, Clarissa Strieder-Barboza, Clarissa Strieder-Barboza

“…This study aimed to determine the transcriptional differences of flank SAT and omental VAT in early lactation dairy cows in response to SCK.MethodsMultiparous Holstein dairy cows within the first 10 days postpartum were screened for SCK. …”
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Ictal scalp EEG patterns are shaped by seizure etiology in temporal lobe epilepsy by Sha Xu, Qianwen Zhu, Jinqi Zhou, Lingqi Ye, Hongyi Ye, Chunhong Shen, Zhe Zheng, Hongjie Jiang, Shan Wang, Yao Ding, Cong Chen, Yi Guo, Zhongjin Wang, Shuang Wang

“…Abstract Objective To investigate how etiology and seizure localization influence ictal scalp electroencephalographic (EEG) patterns in temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). Methods We retrospectively analyzed ictal EEG features from 504 focal seizures recorded in 189 TLE patients with various etiologies who underwent resective surgery. …”
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Clinical Presentation, Pathological Spectrum, and Outcomes of Alcoholic Cirrhosis-Related Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy by Charles Ronsin, Pierre Braud, Christine Kandel-Aznar, Amaury Dujardin, Clémence Petit, David Larmet, Claire Garandeau, Clément Deltombe, Alice Le Clech, Claire Leman, Gilles Blancho, Juliet Schurder, Grégoire Couvrat-Desvergnes, Simon Ville

“…Until now, little has been known about their presentation and outcomes. Methods: We conducted a retrospective multicenter study on patients with kidney biopsy-proven cirrhosis-related IgAN (cirrhosis-IgAN), diagnosed between 2009 and 2022. …”
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Restoration of sperm quality in lead acetate-induced rats via treatment with Moringa oleifera leaf extract by Wurlina Wurlina, Imam Mustofa, Dewa Ketut Meles, Aswin Rafif Khairullah, Adeyinka Oye Akintunde, Kadek Rachmawati, Niluh Suwasanti, Dewa Made Sucipta Putra, Sri Mulyati, Suzanita Utama, Ulul Khoiriyah, Baich R. Tyarraushananda Defvyanto, Sila Faredy Heriana, Katty Hendriana Priscilia Riwu, Riza Zainuddin Ahmad, Audrey Gracelia Riwu

“…Aim: This study aimed to explore the antioxidant potential of Moringa oleifera leaf extract (MOLE) in enhancing the semen quality of rats exposed to lead acetate. Methods: Twenty-five healthy rats were randomly and equally divided into five groups. …”
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Study of acute toxicity, endothelial- and cardioprotective properties of phenolic and thiophenolic derivatives of 2H-imidazoles by O. A. Puchenkova, O. V. Shheblykina, D. A. Kostina, A. A. Bolgov, P. R. Lebedev, V. V. Molchanov, T. G. Pokrovskaya, M. V. Korokin, E. A. Nikiforov, N. F. Vaskina, T. A. Idrisov, T. D. Moseev, V. V. Melekhin, M. V. Varaksin, V. N. Charushin, O. N. Chupakhin

“…To study the acute toxicity, endothelial- and cardioprotective properties of phenolic and thiophenolic derivatives of 2H-imidazoles.Materials and methods. The study was performed on white laboratory female BALB/c mice (n=57) and male C57Bl/6 mice (n=66). …”
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Experiences from dual genome next-generation sequencing panel testing for mitochondrial disorders: a comprehensive molecular diagnosis by Elizabeth Gorman, Hongzheng Dai, Hongzheng Dai, Yanming Feng, William James Craigen, William James Craigen, David C. Y. Chen, Fan Xia, Fan Xia, Linyan Meng, Linyan Meng, Pengfei Liu, Pengfei Liu, Robert Rigobello, Arpita Neogi, Christine M. Eng, Christine M. Eng, Yue Wang, Yue Wang

“…To assess the clinical utility of this approach, we describe the results from a retrospective review of patients having dual genome panel testing for mitochondrial disease.MethodsDual genome panel testing by NGS was performed on a cohort of 1,509 unrelated affected individuals with suspected mitochondrial disorders. …”
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Treatment success rate and time to culture conversion under a prospective BPaL cohort study by E. Burhan, J. Sugiharto, M. Soemarno, A. Juan, Y. Runtu, A. Yuvensia, R. Ramadhani, J. Sabono, A. Lailiyah, F. Fenni, M. Farikha, T. Pakasi, I. Pambudi, M. Mbenga, I. Koppelaar, V. Mirtskhulava, F. Wares, D. Jerene, J.K. Jung, J.S. Lee, S. Foraida, S. Juneja, M. Diachenko, A. Gebhard

“…The study aimed to assess treatment success rate (TSR) and time to sputum culture conversion (TSCC). METHODS: A prospective cohort study in fifteen sites between July 2022 and March 2023 enrolled patients with rifampicin-resistant/multidrug-resistant TB with additional fluoroquinolone resistance or intolerance/failures of previous second-line TB treatment. …”
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The talent project and the validation of standards for the identification of student-athlete talent by Domenico Savio Salvatore Vicari, Domenico Savio Salvatore Vicari, Antonino Bianco, Martina Albanese, Laura Capranica, Laura Capranica, Mojca Doupona, Mojca Doupona, Epameinondas Koutavelis, Georgia Alexandrou, Olia Tsivitanidou, Tea Gutović, Ivica Zelić, Dražen Čular, Dino Mujkic, Siniša Kovač, Damira Vranesic- Hadzimehmedovic, Zoran Milanović, Zoran Milanović, Zoran Milanović, Nenad Stojiljković, Nemanja Stanković, Ana Kezić

“…In the first work phase, developing the WP2 (from December 2022 to October 2023), under the coordination of UNIPA, NIS University, KMOP and EAS standards for talent recognition were identified and validated.MethodsInitially, 12 focus groups were conducted with teachers (77 teachers) and coaches (73 coaches) on creating talent identification standards; subsequently, workshops were held with dual career experts to validate these standards. …”
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Physiological defensive modes to biologically induce drought tolerance in broccoli via inoculation with mycorrhiza and Trichoderma by Amr A. Metwally, Gamal S. Riad, Abdalla A. Ghoname, Sameh M. El-Sawy, Dina S. Salama, Layla Alkhawaga, Mostafa G. Shahin, Hani Saber Saudy, Nora A. AbdelMotlb

“…We hypothesized that AMF and TRI fungi may have different mechanisms to modulate the physiological state and growth of broccoli to be more tolerant to drought stress. Methods A field experiment in two seasons of 2023-24 and 2024-25 was conducted to assess the influence of MI on drought tolerance in broccoli. …”
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Psycho-emotional conditions in primary care physicians who serve in a direct vicinity to the frontline by Larysa Kupriianova, Daryna Kupriianova

“…Within the framework of the above-mentioned crises from the point of view of existentialism and the development of the community of events, each person was assigned a certain unique role that was associated with equally unique physical and psycho-emotional consequences. …”
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The risk of prostate cancer on incidental finding of an avid prostate uptake on 2-deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-d-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography for non-prostate ca... by Anthony Franklin, Troy Gianduzzo, Boon Kua, David Wong, Louise McEwan, James Walters, Rachel Esler, Matthew J. Roberts, Geoff Coughlin, John W. Yaxley

“…Objective: To review the risk of prostate cancer (PCa) in men with incidentally reported increased intraprostatic uptake at 2-deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-d-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) ordered at Department of Urology, The Wesley Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia for non-PCa related pathology. Methods: Retrospective analysis of consecutive men between August 2014 and August 2019 presenting to a single institution for 18F-FDG PET/CT for non-prostate related conditions was conducted. …”
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A Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Spinal Cord Stimulation versus Conventional Medical Management for the Treatment of Low Back Pain Using Data from DISTINCT RCT and Medical Claims f... by Deer T, Heros R, Scarfo K, Gilligan C, Jameson J, Pilitsis JG, Desai MJ, Panchalingam T, Goates S, Benison AM, Okaro U, Falowski S

“…The null hypothesis is that SCS is equally or less cost-effective than CMM in treating LBP.Patients and Methods: DISTINCT is a prospective, multi-center, randomized study. …”
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PECULIARITIES OF DENTAL TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS AND THEIR SEX PARTNERS by A.D. Krutikova

“…The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of the treatment of inflammatory and inflammatory-dystrophic periodontal diseases in women with bacterial vaginosis and their sexual partners. Materials and methods. 28 heterosexual couples aged 18-45 years took part in the survey. …”
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