The impact of everyday usage of different dental implant torque wrenches on their performance accuracy and repeatability: An in vitro study by Ilić Gavrilo, Milić-Lemić Aleksandra, Vulović Stefan, Marković Aleksa, Lazić Zoran, Dragović Miroslav, Todorović Aleksandar

“…Torque values delivered by wrenches were measured and analyzed using the One-Sample t-test, Independent-Samples t-test, and Mann-Whitney U test. …”
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Determining the Relationship Between Oxidative Stress and Subclinical Ketosis in Dairy Cows by Seyyed Mohammad Hosein Ghaheri, Seyedeh Ommolbanin Ghasemian, Behnam Pedram

“…Furthermore, their changes before and after calving were examined by the paired t-test, and these factors were compared in healthy and sick groups by the independent t-test. …”
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Elements of artificial intelligence in a predictive personalized model of pharmacotherapy choice in patients with heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction of ischemic or... by O. A. Osipova, A. V. Kontsevaya, V. V. Demko, E. V. Gosteva, A. A. Komisov, А. A. Kuzub, A. V. Serdyukova, A. S. Brizhaneva, R. N. Shepel, O. M. Drapkina

“…The result of this function is a parameter vector: AL, TNF-α, MMP-9, SI and quality of life (QOL). …”
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Study on the Macroeconomic Model Based on the Genetic Algorithm by Sun Shihao, Yixin Zhou, Yong Wang, Wu Wang

“…The simulation software composed of this algorithm has the prediction function that 10jqka software cannot complete.…”
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of combined treatment of coronary heart disease – coronary artery bypass grafting, transplantation of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells: a ra... by V. V. Komok, N. S. Bunenkov, S. A. Beliy, V. M. Pizin, V. M. Kondratev, A. V. Dulaev, A. E. Kobak, T. S. Maksimova, I. P. Sergienko, E. V. Parusova, L. A. Smirnova, E. V. Babenko, B. V. Afanasev, A. S. Nemkov, G. G. Khubulava

“…The dynamics was assessed 12 months later – functional class of angina pectoris and heart failure, echocardiography, speckle tracking (assessment of the degree of myocardial deformation), treadmill test, 6-minute walk test, daily ECG monitoring, quality of life questionnaires, coronary angiography. …”
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Novelle approach to simulating spinal cord stimulation during tSCS using CT images and FEM by Árnason Jón Andri, Guðmundsdóttir-Korchai Ragnhildur, Afework Tesfahunegn Yonatan, Helgason Þórður

“…Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) offers non-invasive relief for chronic pain and improves motor function in spinal cord injured (SCI) patients. However, its mechanisms are not currently fully understood, and patientspecific factors, such as Body mass index (BMI) and age, complicate treatments. …”
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Impact of MBBS Curriculum on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Organ Donation by Pari Sharma, Ketaki Poorey, Amol Rajendra Gite, Nakul Sharma

“…The lack of infrastructure, lack of awareness, common misconceptions and ethical beliefs being some of the common factors. As doctors play a major role in establishing and ensuring smooth functioning of organ donation programme. …”
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Multiple modes of impulsivity in Parkinson's disease. by Cristina Nombela, Timothy Rittman, Trevor W Robbins, James B Rowe

“…The different test profiles of these four factors were consistent with human and comparative studies of the pharmacology and functional anatomy of impulsivity. …”
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Myeloid response evaluated by noninvasive CT imaging predicts post-surgical survival and immune checkpoint therapy benefits in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma by Kangqiang Peng, Xiao Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Zhongliang Li, Yongchun Wang, Yongchun Wang, Hong-Wei Sun, Wei Zhao, Wei Zhao, Jielin Pan, Jielin Pan, Xiao-Yang Zhang, Xiaoling Wu, Xiangrong Yu, Xiangrong Yu, Chong Wu, Yulan Weng, Xiaowen Lin, Dingjie Liu, Dingjie Liu, Meixiao Zhan, Meixiao Zhan, Jing Xu, Limin Zheng, Limin Zheng, Yaojun Zhang, Ligong Lu, Ligong Lu

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Surface crack growth subject to bending and biaxial tension-compression by V. Shlyannikov, A. Tumanov, A. Zakharov, A. Gerasimenko

“…For the experimental surface crack paths in tested specimens the T-stress, the local triaxiality parameter h, the out-of-plane TZ factor and the governing parameter for the 3D-fields of the stresses and strains at the crack tip in the form of In-integral were calculated as a function of aspect ratio by finite element analysis to characterization of the constraint effects along semi-elliptical crack front. …”
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In vivo evaluation of phage therapy against Klebsiella pneumoniae using the Galleria mellonella model and molecular characterization of a novel Drulisvirus phage species by Gustavo Quispe-Villegas, Gabriela I. Alcántara-Lozano, Diego Cuicapuza, Raúl Laureano, Brenda Ayzanoa, Pablo Tsukayama, Jesús Tamariz

“…Genomic sequencing (Nanopore and Illumina) was used to classify the bacteriophage and identify any resistance genes or virulence factors present in its genome. Functional characterization demonstrated effective lytic activity, favorable burst size (161 PFU/cell), and an optimal MOI of 0.1. …”
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Accuracy of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale for Identifying Depression in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients by Christoph Nowak, Noriane A. Sievi, Christian F. Clarenbach, Esther Irene Schwarz, Christian Schlatzer, Thomas Brack, Martin Brutsche, Martin Frey, Sarosh Irani, Jörg D. Leuppi, Jochen Rüdiger, Robert Thurnheer, Malcolm Kohler

“…Diagnosis of depression was ascertained through clinical records. Lung function, HADS score, 6-minute walking test (6-MWT), MRC dyspnoea score, and COPD Assessment Test (CAT) were evaluated. …”
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Lyophilized human platelet lysate: manufacturing, quality control, and application by Kerstin Wendland, Kerstin Wendland, Lea Koblin, Lea Koblin, Dirk Stobbe, Anna Dahms, Anna Dahms, Debora Singer, Debora Singer, Sander Bekeschus, Sander Bekeschus, Jan Wesche, Janosch Schoon, Konstanze Aurich

“…The comparison of L-HPL with HPL did not reveal any relevant differences regarding quality control parameters of routine testing, growth factor concentrations and hMSC functionality, demonstrating the suitability of L-HPL as a cell culture supplement. …”
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Intervention effects of Naoxintong capsules on psychological and cardiac status in depressed rats after heart failure by Jie Zhao, Yi Ouyang, Shaowei Hu, Guanghuan Tian, Xixian Kong, Fuzhu Pan, Hongwei Wu, Liying Tang, Hongjun Yang

“…The sucrose preference test and Morris water maze test were carried out to assess the depressive behaviors in rats. …”
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Prevalence, correlative and statistical relationships of renal dysfunction in patients with chronic ischemic heart failure by D. A. Lashkul

“…Most risk factors for cardiovascular disease are common risk factors of renal failure. …”
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Comparative study of yogic practices and dietary modifications on biochemical variables among middle-aged women on metabolic dysfunction – Associated steatotic liver disease by S. Selva Sundari, C. V. Jayanthy, S. Natarajan

“…The study was conducted for 8-week period with 6 days intervention each week. Pre- and post-test values were analysed using ANCOVA with Scheffe’s post hoc tests. …”
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Molecular genetic predictors of progression of triple negative breast cancer by I. S. Panchenko, V. V. Rodionov, V. V. Kometova, S. V. Panchenko, M. G. Sharafutdinov, I. A. Lavrentieva

“…The significance of the influence of genes on the risk of progression (locoregional recurrence or distant metastasis) was assessed using the formation of the linear discriminant function and construction of ROC curve. The relationship between genes and clinical and morphological parameters was assessed using correlation analysis (Pearson’s χ2 Spearman’s ρ test). …”
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Melittin - the main component of bee venom: a promising therapeutic agent for neuroprotection through keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway activation by Cong Duc Nguyen, Jaehee Yoo, Sang Jun Jeong, Hai-Anh Ha, Ji Hye Yang, Gihyun Lee, Jeong Cheol Shin, Jae-Hong Kim

“…After this event, from 7 to 12.5 h after administration, a diversity of conditions was all ameliorated: inflammation, apoptosis, neurotrophic factors, cholinergic function, and tissue ATP level. …”
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Interplay of education and community norms in justifying intimate partner violence among ever-married women aged 15–49 years in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study by Mohammad Hridoy Patwary, Sumaiya Nusrat Esha

“…Statistical analyses, including chi-square tests, rank-biserial correlation test, and generalized linear models with binomial link function, were utilized to evaluate associations between IPV justification and sociodemographic factors. …”
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Insomnia increases the risk for specific autoimmune diseases: a large-scale retrospective cohort study by Sarah Stenger, Artem Vorobyev, Katja Bieber, Tanja Lange, Ralf J. Ludwig, Ralf J. Ludwig, Jennifer E. Hundt

“…While the underlying mechanisms of autoimmune disease development are not fully understood, both genetic predispositions and lifestyle factors, particularly sleep, play critical roles. …”
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