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

“…In our case it was equal to 0.5. After averaging over the surface of the finite electrode size used in measurements, this ratio was reduced to 0.2. …”
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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

“…Scintigraphic images of the capillary tubes and the Petri dish were taken with both gamma cameras under equal geometric conditions. Regions of interest (ROI) were drawn on the images. …”
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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

“…In neuroimaging examinations, pachygyria and agyria were equally identified. The preferential localization pachygyria was observed in the frontal region. …”
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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

“…The incremental cost-utility ratios (ICUR) were estimated equal to € 25,367/QALY compared with CHOP, resulting below the value of € 41,411/QALY for severe diseases in Italy. …”
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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

“…For statistical analysis, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Levene test, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey test were used (Significant at 95% and the alpha less than or equal 0.05, and using of the SPSS software v. 22). …”
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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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The efficacy of enhanced recovery program compared to routine care for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yanyan Ju, Guangling Wang, Xinglei Xiao

“…Abstract Objectives This meta-analysis compared enhanced recovery program with routine care for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery. Methods PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library, were systematically searched up to December 20, 2024, to identify randomized controlled trials comparing the effects of enhanced recovery with routine care on the outcomes of patients undergoing total knee replacement. …”
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Occurrence of Acanthosis Nigricans, A Benign Condition or Associated with Systemic Disease. A Case-Control Study by R. Acharya, A. Rijal

“…Objectives: Though previous studies have identified AN as marker of hyperinsulinemia and its common association with obesity, this study was done to see if AN occurs as benign condition or has any underlying disease and also to identify the possible risk factors associated with it. Material and methods: Clinically diagnosed cases of AN (n=55) were included with equal number of healthy control. …”
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Digital versus conventional techniques for construction of mandibular implant retained overdenture by Abd Elsalam Awad Ali, Ahmed Habib, Mohamed Shady

“…According to the overdenture construction technique, all patients were randomly divided into two equal groups: the conventional heat polymerized overdenture group and the 3D-printed overdenture group. …”
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The effect of silver diamine fluoride on the remineralization of early enamel carious lesions under pH-cycling conditionsWhy Is This Important? by Parand Sorkhdini, DVM, PhD, Yasmi O. Crystal, DMD, MSc, FAAPD, Qing Tang, MS, Frank Lippert, PhD

“…Conclusion: With the copresence of fluoride, SDF and SDF and KI equally promote remineralization of enamel lesions. …”
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Fluorescent and Stereomicroscopic Evaluation of Splatter and Settled Aerosols Generated during Three Different Orthodontic Procedures: An in Vitro Study by Vishal Sharma, Payal Sharma, Shubhangi Jain, Divya Shetty, Devicharan Shetty, Saurabh Juneja

“… Objectives: This study evaluated the magnitude of generated aerosols and the extent and intensity of splatter during three orthodontic procedures: orthodontic bonding, motorized interproximal reduction, and debonding and clean-up of adhesive remnants Materials and Methods: Ten extracted teeth were mounted in a phantom jaw. …”
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THE SEVERITY OF THE CLINICAL EFFECT AND THE LEVEL OF PAIN SYNDROME IN PATIENTS AFTER ENDOVASAL LASER OBLITERATION AND COMBINED PHLEBECTOMY by Константин Петрович Черных, Кубач Гаджимагомедович Кубачев, Антон Николаевич Казанцев, Александр Петрович Черных, Нонна Энриковна Заркуа, Г. Ш. Багдавадзе

“…Purpose – assess the dynamics of clinical symptoms and the severity of pain in patients with lower limb varicose veins (VBHK) after endovasal laser obliteration (EVLO) and combined phlebectomy (CF). Materials and methods. The survey evaluated the hospital results of treatment of 408 patients. …”
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Focus on physiotherapy and manual therapy for infants in Norway, a cross-sectional study on referral practice, and planned interventions by Hege Handeland, Kari Anne Indredavik Evensen, Hilde Stendal Robinson

“…Infants referred for motor development problems were equally distributed between the physiotherapists and manual therapists. …”
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Comparison of 2 different fluoroscopy activation intervals in shock wave lithotripsy: a prospective randomized study by Cengiz Çanakcı, Ahmet Şahan, Orkunt Özkaptan, Erdinç Dinçer, Utku Can, Alper Coşkun

“…Results: The data of 158 randomly included patients (equally divided between both groups) were analyzed. …”
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