Clinical and Behavioral Correlates of Blood Acylcarnitine Profiles in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Analysis by Adriana Prato, Martina Randazzo, Maria Anna Messina, Giovanni Puglisi, Laura Rosy Aleo, Fiorella Ciantia, Lara Cirnigliaro, Renata Rizzo, Rita Barone

“…<b>Methods</b>: Blood levels of 31 ACs (μmol/L) collected from 102 ASD patients and 117 healthy controls (HCs) were evaluated via tandem mass spectrometry. The percentile distribution of blood AC levels in HC samples was computed to define the normal reference range (RR) and identify values corresponding to the 10th and 90th percentiles. …”
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Alteration in sperm mitochondrial membrane potential and antioxidant biomarkers in summer adversely affects Hampshire-Ghungroo crossbred boar semen fertility in sub-tropical climat... by Mahak Singh, Apanai Celina, Rahul Katiyar, Sourabh Deori, Ashwani Singh, Vinay Singh, G. D. Singh, J. S. Rajoriya, H. Kalita, V. K. Mishra

“…Sperm characteristics, namely motility, viability, abnormality, acrosomal integrity, and the hypo-osmotic swelling test (HOST) results, and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were evaluated. Sperm kinematics parameters were assessed using computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA). …”
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A 3D Finite Element Analysis on Stress Distribution of Two Ceramic Materials Used for Fabrication of Laminate Veneers using Two Preparation Designs: An In-vitro Study by Supriyo Jana, Jayanta Bhattacharyya, Samiran Das, Preeti Goel, Ankita Tamta, Saumyadeep Ghosh, Soumadip Niyogi, Rahul Paul

“…A three-dimensional (3D) Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was employed to evaluate the maximum principal stresses. A virtual 3D model of an extracted maxillary central incisor tooth was obtained using Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) images from a micro Computer Tomography (CT) scan and assembled using Materialise Interactive Medical Image Control System (MIMICS) software. …”
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Root resorption caused by aligners, self-ligating appliances, and conventional fixed appliances: a CBCT-based meta-analysis by Patrik Kreuter, Kata Sára Haba, Szilvia Kiss-Dala, Petrana Martineková, Emese Ábrám, Andrea Bródy, Dániel Végh, Péter Hegyi, Noémi Katinka Rózsa, Dorottya Bányai

“…Radiographs are routinely used to diagnose OIIRR; however, 3-dimensional cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) studies have recently been conducted to assess hard tissue loss more accurately. …”
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Utilization of insecticide-treated nets among pregnant women in East Africa: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lidetu Demoze, Kassaw Chekole Adane, Natnael Gizachew, Amensisa Hailu Tesfaye, Gelila Yitageasu

“…Heterogeneity across the studies was evaluated via Cochrane Q test statistics and the I2 test. …”
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Management of bur fracture in oromaxillofacial surgery: a case series and diagnostic considerations for retrieval versus retention by Nagni Matteo, Ciciarelli Giulia, Lupi Ettore, Jahjah Ali, Rastelli Sofia, Marchetti Annalisa, Giovannetti Filippo

“…Accurate localization and management of fractured burs are essential to optimize patient outcomes, with advanced imaging modalities like cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) playing a key role in diagnosis and treatment planning. …”
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Bilateral video-assisted thoracic surgery for esophageal cancer with left inferior pulmonary vein invasion following chemoradiation therapy by Masakazu Fujii, Naoya Okada, Hiroaki Kato, Satoshi Ishihara, Masaru Abe, Takumi Yamabuki, Kentaro Kato, Minoru Takada, Yoshiyasu Ambo, Takeshi Yokoyama, Yoshihiro Kinoshita

“…However, the right-sided approach is inappropriate for evaluating tumors around the left inferior pulmonary vein. …”
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Comparison between Inhibition of CatSper and KSper Channels with NNC 55-0396 and Quinidine on Human Sperm Function by Ali Asghar Zarei, Sara Keshtgar, Masoud Haghani, Negar Firouzabadi, Mohammad Hossein Nasr-Esfahani

“…Sperm kinematics were evaluated by a computer-assisted sperm analyzer. The samples were stained with Eosin-Y and FITC-PSA to assess sperm viability and acrosomal reaction. …”
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The Effects of Prenatal Classes on the Quality of Life in Pregnant Women by Leila Hajipour, Zahra Mohtasham Amiri, Ali Montazeri, Behnaz Torkan, Monirosadat Hosseini Tabaghdehi

“…Objective:The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of prenatal classes on the quality of life of pregnant women. …”
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MANAGEMENT OF BUTTON BATTERY INJURIES OF THE ESOPHAGUS by V.G. BAIROV, E.S. SALAKHOV

“…Objective: To evaluate the results of the treatment of children with esophageal injuries caused by button battery ingestion. …”
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Minimal Clinically Important Difference of Average Daily Steps Measured Through a Consumer Smartwatch in People With Mild-to-Moderate Parkinson Disease: Cross-Sectional Study by Edoardo Bianchini, Marika Alborghetti, Silvia Galli, Clint Hansen, Alessandro Zampogna, Antonio Suppa, Marco Salvetti, Francesco Ernesto Pontieri, Domiziana Rinaldi, Nicolas Vuillerme

“…ConclusionsThese findings could be relevant for designing future clinical trials involving avDS as a digital mobility outcome in daily life for people with PD and evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention promoting free-living walking in this population.…”
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Association between Pregnancy-Associated Diabetes and Macrosomia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Salah Faaez Abdulnabi, Omid Nikpayam, Mostafa Mohammadi, Ali Jabbari, Somayeh Ghorbani Gholiabad, Hamed Abedalnabi Flaifel, Sarah Ali Alatter

“…Two independent researchers evaluated the studies based on the objectives of the study. …”
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An Innovation to Address the Anterior Pelvic Ring Disruptions by Ramesh Perumal, Harish Mahesan, Dheenadhayalan Jayaramaraju, Rajasekaran Shanmuganathan

“…Materials and methods: A total of 21 patients between 2015 and 2018 with disrupted pelvic ring injuries for which open reduction and 4.5 DCP fixation are included in the study and classified according to Young–Burgess. All are evaluated as per advanced trauma life support (ATLS) protocol, and appropriate X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans are taken. …”
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Differential evolution-optimized gold nanorods for enhanced photothermal conversion by Aimad Koulali, Piotr Radomski, Paweł Ziółkowski, Francesca Petronella, Luciano De Sio, Dariusz Mikielewicz

“…This study also includes Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) calculations to evaluate the impact of optimized AuNRs on heat generation in a real-world scenario. …”
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Paternal Lead Exposure and Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Kenechi A. Aliche, Francis U. Umeoguaju, Catherine Ikewuchi, Faith C. Diorgu, Opeyemi Ajao, Chiara Frazzoli, Orish E. Orisakwe

“…Meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model to compute pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). …”
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Prehospital ECG Interpretation Methods for ST-Elevation MI Detection and Catheterization Laboratory Activation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ahmad Alrawashdeh, Samar Ihtoub‎, Zaid I. Alkhatib, Mahmoud Alwidyan‎, Yousef S Khader, Sukaina Rawashdeh, Saeed‎ Alqahtani, Dion‎ Stub, Rahaf Alhamouri‎, Islam‎ E Alkhazali, Ziad Nehme‎

“…Therefore, this study aimed to systematically evaluate and compare the diagnostic accuracy of prehospital 12-lead ECG interpretation methods for identifying ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and activating cardiac catheterization laboratories (CCLs). …”
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Impact of tumor necrosis factor-alpha gene variant in pediatric nephrotic syndrome: a meta-analysis by Yogalakshmi Venkatachalapathy, Praveenkumar Kochuthakidiyel Suresh, Thendral Hepsibha Balraj, Vettriselvi Venkatesan, Sangeetha Geminiganesan, Indira Bhagam, C. D. Mohana Priya

“…To evaluate heterogeneity and potential publication bias in the selected studies, Stats Direct software was employed. …”
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Association of new Life’s Essential 8 with biological aging among the national health and nutrition examination surveys by Xiaoli Chen, Xin Yin, Xin Chen, Yajie Gao, Nan Ye, Xingkang He

“…The aim of this research was to evaluate the connection between LE8, the newly revised indicator of cardiovascular health, and the acceleration of biological age. …”
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Diagnostic performance of target vs. vessel μFR in stable coronary artery disease by Wenhao Huang, Yajun Liu, Qianqian Wang, Hongfeng Jin, Yiming Tang, Jiangting Wang, Xiaowei Liu, Yitao Guo, Chen Ye, Lijiang Tang, Changqing Du

“…Both of the virtual models have been validated as computational tools for diagnosing ischemia and are instrumental in aiding clinical decision-making.…”
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Improved bone regeneration with bone targeted scaffold by Hyunjae Kim, Sungtae Kim, Hee-seung Han, Woo-Jin Kim, Young-Dan Cho

“…We confirmed the bone-specific and sustained release of BMP-2 with PBN in silico and in vitro and demonstrated improved bone formation in vivo. In this study, we evaluated the bone-regenerative effect of PBN combined with bone-inducing drugs in the beagle 3-wall defect model, aiming to facilitate their stable and active application in clinical settings. …”
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