IMPACT OF TOCILIZUMAB THERAPY ON STRUCTURAL JOINT DAMAGE PROGRESSION IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS by Anastasia Sergeevna Avdeeva, A V Smirnov, E Yu Panasyuk, E N Alexandrova, E L Nasonov

“…Objective — to evaluate the impact of tocilizumab (TCZ) therapy on progression of joint destruction and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) inflammatory activity in 48 weeks after initiation of treatment. Material and methods. 42 RA patients who received 6 intravenous TCZ infusions at dose 8 mg/kg given once every 4 weeks alongside with stable anti-inflammatory and glucocorticoid DMARDs were evaluated. …”
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LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF CIVIL PROCEEDINGS IN UKRAINE AND IRELAND: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS by Alina S. Chala, V.V. Barankova

“…Special attention is paid to such fundamental principles as adversarial proceedings, equality of parties, judicial independence, reasonable time for trial, and access to justice. …”
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Alopecia Areata Associated with Dupilumab: National Database Study by Tarun Sontam, Humaira Nfn, Jodi Yanking Li, Sehar Nadeem, Katie Beier, Neil K. Jairath, Vignesh Ramachandran

“…<b>Results:</b> After propensity score matching, 23,782 dupilumab users were compared with an equal number of controls. Results revealed a statistically significant increased AA risk in dupilumab users (odds ratio: 1.436, 95% CI: 1.066–1.935, <i>p</i> = 0.0167) after 16 weeks. …”
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Randomized clinical trial comparing the effects of an asynchronous mobile application to guided brief cognitive behavioral therapy for managing anxiety among medical students by Andrian Fajar Kusumadewi, Carla Raymondalexas Marchira, Doni Widyandana, Ronny Tri Wirasto

“…The participants were equally divided into two groups, an intervention and a control group. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Acute Elevated Intraocular Pressure on Retinal and Choroidal Microvasculature in Diabetic Rats by Yao Y, Yan Y, Wei W, Wang Q

“…This study aimed to investigate the impact of acute intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation on retinal and choroidal microvasculature in diabetic and control rats.Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into two groups: diabetic and control. …”
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Engine Power Required When Using a Tractor with a Technology Module by M. V. Sidorov, A. V. Lavrov, V. A. Voronin, A. V. Sidorova

“…(Research purpose) The authors aimed to substantiate the nominal operating power of the engine for a tractor with a technological module. (Materials and methods) To calculate the required power, the authors proposed a method that takes into account the design features of the modular construction of a machine-tractor unit. …”
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Surgical treatment of complicated aneurysmаl SAH. An analysis of treatment results when using endovascular coiling or microsurgical clipping of aneurysm by O. Yu. Polkovnikov

“…Aim – to compare the treatment results of the acute period of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) with a complicated course depending on the method used for occlusion of the aneurysm - microsurgical clipping or endovascular coiling. …”
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Carbon footprint of private dental laboratories in Egypt: A cross-sectional study by Amira H. Elwan, Ahmed Mahmoud Fouda

“…This study aimed to assess the Carbon Footprint (CFP) of private dental laboratories in Egypt. Materials and methods Data were collected from private dental laboratories in Cairo, Alexandria, and Elbeheira, Egypt in August 2024 through interview questionnaires. …”
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Comparison of the Efficacy of Moxifloxacin Preparations in the Therapy of Conjunctivitis by A. Yu. Malygin, A. B. Lisitsyn, O. M. Selina

“…The severity of clinical symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis decreased equally in both groups by the final study visit: –5.32 ± 1.71 and –5.55 ± 1.40 points in the main and control groups, respectively (p &gt; 0.05). …”
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Postoperative Symptom Cluster in NSCLC Patients and Its Relationship with Social Support and Self-Efficacy: A Cross-Sectional Study by Cao J, Chen K, Gao L, Yang D, Zhang W, Deng X, Liu C, Dai Q, Xu X, Li F

“…Juan Cao,1,&ast; Keyu Chen,1,&ast; Lihong Gao,1 Dandan Yang,1 Wenjuan Zhang,1 Xiaheng Deng,1 Changpeng Liu,2 Qi Dai,1 Xinyi Xu,3 Fang Li4 1Jiangsu Province Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Thoracic Surgery, Nangjing, People’s Republic of China; 2The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 3Nanjing Medical University, School of Nursing, Nanjing, People’s Republic of China; 4Jiangsu Province Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University, Nursing Department, Nangjing, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xinyi Xu, Email 912446750@qq.com Fang Li, Email srylifang@163.comPurpose: The study aimed to identify symptom clusters among NSCLC patients within 3 months postoperatively and analyze the relationships between symptom clusters and social support and self-efficacy.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study from January 1 to May 31, 2024, involving NSCLC patients undergoing surgery at hospitals in Jiangsu Province. …”
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Physician perspectives on the management of viral hepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma in Myanmar. by Yoona A Kim, Sam Trinh, Si Thura, Khin Pyone Kyi, Thomas Lee, Stan Sze, Adam Richards, Andrew Aronsohn, Grace L H Wong, Yasuhito Tanaka, Geoffrey Dusheiko, Mindie H Nguyen

“…Hepatitis has been a recent focus with the development of a National Strategic Plan on Hepatitis and plans to subsidize HCV treatment.<h4>Methods</h4>During a two-day national liver disease symposium covering HCV, HBV, hepatocellular (HCC), and end-stage liver disease (ESLD), physician surveys were administered using the automated response system (ARS) to assess physician knowledge, perceptions of barriers to screening and treatment, and proposed solutions. …”
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THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROFESSIONAL CREATIVE COMPETITION "PUBLISHING JOURNALISM": ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROSPECTS by Ksenia Sizova, Vita Khmil-Chupryna, Larysa Butko

“…To achieve the objectives and achieve the goal, a set of research methods was used: theoretical – to clarify the state of development of the problem, generalize and systematize scientific provisions; special – typological analysis – to study the creative works of the contestants. …”
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Evaluation of the relationship between periodontal bone loss and Schneiderian membrane thickness in upper posterior teeth with root tips associated with the maxillary sinus: a retr... by Kevser Sökmen, Nurullah Sökmen

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to examine the effects of periodontal bone loss (PBL) in upper posterior teeth with root tips in contact with the maxillary sinus on sinus mucosal thickening (SMT) via cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods One hundred sixty CBCT images were divided into four equal groups according to the season in which they were taken: spring, summer, autumn, and winter (n = 40). …”
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Seroepidemiological Study of Human Toxoplasmosis in Females in Ardabil City, 2019-2020 by Roya Houshmandi Khaneghahi, Shahram Habibzadeh, Farhad Pourfarzi, Behnam Mohammadi Ghalehbin

“…Conclusion: The seroprevalence of anti-toxoplasmosis antibody in female people in Ardabil is equal to 45% and is high compared to the world estimates. 70-75% of people of marriageable age are seronegative and are at risk of contracting acute toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, which requires appropriate preventive health policies.…”
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Interventional Treatment Strategies for Carotid Blowout Syndrome After Radiotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma by Lin Z, Chen J, Zou X, Zhang J, Huang D

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and outcomes of these treatments in NPC patients with CBS.Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 46 NPC patients who developed CBS following radiotherapy and underwent endovascular intervention at Zhongshan People’s Hospital between January 2016 and July 2023. …”
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Estimation of Ecotoxicity of Nanoparticles of Cobalt, Copper, Nickel and Zinc Oxides on Biological Indicators of the State of Ordinary Chernozem by S. I. Kolesnikov, V. M. Varduni, A. N. Timoshenko, T. V. Denisova, K. Sh. Kazeev, Yu. V. Akimenko

“…Assessment of the effect of nanoparticles of oxides of cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc on the biological state of ordinary chernozem.Material and Methods. The effect of Co3O4, CuO, NiO and ZnO nanoparticles on the biological properties of soil was studied on ordinary chernozem (Rostov‐on‐Don, ussia). …”
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Trends and Determinants of Underweight among Under-Five Children in Ethiopia: Data from EDHS by Haile Mekonnen Fenta, Lijalem Melie Tesfaw, Muluwerk Ayele Derebe

“…This study sought to explore the trends and identify the determinants of underweight Ethiopian under-five children across time. Methods. The data in the study was obtained from the 2000, 2005, 2011, and 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys (EDHS). …”
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Augmented Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament Repair in Ankle Fractures and the Postoperative Effect on 3D Syndesmotic Volumes by Blake Moore MD, Ashley Suttmiller

“…We also explored relationships between postoperative volumes and PROs. Methods: Twenty patients with syndesmotic injuries participated in our randomized clinical pilot study. …”
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Chronic Inflammatory Markers in Overweight and Obese Children: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study by Rajasekar Gokulakrishnan, Chinnaiah G. Delhikumar, Gandhipuram P. Senthilkumar, Jayaprakash Sahoo, Ramachandran R. Kumar

“…This study compared the inflammatory markers between obese and normal children and assessed obesity-related comorbidities. Methods: In this cross-sectional analytical study, 40 obese children between 5-18 years of age were recruited as cases, and an equal number of age and gender-matched normal children as the control. …”
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Prescriber opioid patterns following cesarean section pre and post provider training by Alexa Cohen, Melissa J. Fazzari, Gayatri Nangia, Talitha L. Bruney

“…The median dose of opioid prescribed pre and post intervention was 150 morphine milligram equivalents (MME) which is equal to 20 pills of 5 mg of oxycodone. Pre-training, 41.1% of prescriptions amounted to >150 MME, compared with 21.3% post-training (p-value for association <0.001). …”
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