Evaluation of volumetric wear loss and pain scores of the digitally and conventionally manufactured occlusal splints for individuals with sleep bruxism by Sevda Miray Soydaş Smail, Zeliha Şanivar Abbasgholizadeh, Erkut Kahramanoğlu

“…Pain scores were subjectively reported using a visual analog scale. Volumetric wear loss of the occlusal splint surface was measured using the Geomagic software. …”
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Toward workforce integration: enhancements in adaptive behaviors and social communication skills among autistic young adults following vocational training course by Yael Lousky, Efrat Selanikyo, Gila Tubul-Lavy, Esther Ben-Itzchak

“…No significant Time x Group interaction was found for any of the examined measures, meaning similar trends were observed in all three vocational groups.ConclusionFollowing the RRTC, participants reported significant improvements in areas essential for their future integration as soldiers in the military and as employees in the vocational world. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Transversalis Fascia Plane Block Versus Quadratus Lumborum Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Inguinal Hernia Repair by P Naveenkumar, Naveena Pandian, Shanu Shanmugasundaram, B. Arun Kumar, Panneerselvam Periasamy

“…Both groups had comparable postoperative pain scores at 30 minutes (QL: 4.14 ± 0.53, TF: 4.10 ± 0.72), and no significant difference was found in the time to first rescue analgesia. The QL block showed superior analgesic efficacy with reduced opioid consumption, while the TFP block had a significantly shorter block performance time (P = 0.028). …”
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The Safety and Efficacy of a Mixture of Honey, Olive Oil, and Beeswax for the Management of Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissure: A Pilot Study by Noori S. Al-Waili, Khelod S. Saloom, Thia N. Al-Waili, Ali N. Al-Waili

“…We have found that a mixture of honey, olive oil, and beeswax was effective for treatment of diaper dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, and skin fungal infection. …”
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Clinical Progression and Load Management For Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy In A Long-Distance Runner: A Case Report by Cristina Campos-Villegas, Lucía Ortega-Pérez de Villar, Javier Gámez-Payá, Jorge Alarcón-Jiménez, Nieves de Bernardo

“…Chronic lesions are often found in long-distance runners. Compression of the tendon and shear force at its insertion at the ischial tuberosity during hip flexion/adduction is a key etiologic factor. …”
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The Effect of Transobturator Tape Surgery on Female Sexual Functions: A Systematic Review by Engin Yildirim, Nuriye Buyukkayaci Duman, Umit Gorkem, Ozgur Kan

“…It was found that transobturator tape surgery that is performed for incontinence produces positive results on both sexual functions and urinary functions. …”
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Inaccurate labelling practices in probiotic products: A regulatory shortfall in Accra, Ghana. by Mansa Fredua-Agyeman, Emmanuel Aduamah Larbi

“…Disparities in recommended label requirements and the labels of probiotic products found within the Municipality was observed. Labelling issues were more prevalent in probiotic foods than supplements. …”
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Potent broadly neutralizing antibodies mediate efficient antibody-dependent phagocytosis of HIV-infected cells. by Brian J Snow, Nida K Keles, Michael W Grunst, Sanath Kumar Janaka, Ryan T Behrens, David T Evans

“…We found that potent broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs), but not non-neutralizing antibodies (nnAbs), mediate efficient phagocytosis of cells infected with either primary or lab-adapted HIV-1. …”
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Analysis of Middle School Mathematics Teachers' Evaluations of Skill-Based Questions within the Framework of Mathematical Competencies by Çiğdem Bozkuş, Meriç Özgeldi

“…Regarding representation competency, the most striking point was that the majority of teachers identified and used visual information. However, only a few teachers were successful in manipulating representations in a solution-appropriate manner. …”
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Teachers’ barriers in implementing the revised curriculum for deaf learners: The case of two special schools in Northern Namibia by Isidor Haufiku, Hilya Tulipomwene Shuulinawa Nghitoolwa, James Abah

“…Additionally, the government should install Wi-Fi in the Special schools to enable the teachers to access and utilize relevant online resources such as visual teaching materials when teaching. The Universities in Namibia should introduce a teaching specialisation course in Sign language to train teachers.…”
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Quality of life of patients with an advanced stage of proliferative diabetic retinopathy after application of various vitrectomy technologies by A. F. Teshev, A. V. Malyshev

“…All patients were divided into two groups, comparable in age, gender and visual status of the “healthy” eye: the main group (69 eyes), in which VE was performed according to the technique developed by the authors, and the control (63 eyes), in which the traditional VE technique was used. …”
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ACTIVITY OF THE LANDSLIDE ZONES OF THE STAVROPOL UPLAND by V. V. Razumov, K. S. Viskhadzhieva, N. V. Razumova, A. V. Skripchinskiy

“…Cartographic method was also used to visualize the landslide zones distribution in the study area. …”
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Advancements and limitations of LLMs in replicating human color-word associations by Makoto Fukushima, Shusuke Eshita, Hiroshige Fukuhara

“…However, the highest median performance was approximately 50% even for GPT-4o with visual inputs (chance level of 10%). Moreover, we found performance variations across word categories and colors: while LLMs tended to excel in categories such as Rhythm and Landscape, they struggled with categories such as Emotion. …”
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Outcomes Following In-Office Peroneal Needle Tendoscopy: A Retrospective Review by James J. Butler MB BCh BAO, Grace W. Randall BS, Taylor Wingo MD, Arianna Gianakos DO, John G. Kennedy MD, MCh, MMSc, FFSEM, FRCS (Orth)

“…Conclusion: This retrospective study found that IONT is an effective modality in the management of peroneal tendon dysfunction. …”
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Effect of Head Lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) on Some Haematological Variables Among Female Students in Al- Hajjaj Primary Schools by Ruqaya Muzahim Khudair

“…Seven hundred and seventy-nine female students out of the total number of female students who were examined were found to be contaminated. Infection cases appeared in different age groups. …”
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Comparison of two methods in the peripheral nerve block application used in foot surgery: USG-guided and anatomical landmark-guided. by Mesut Uluöz, Ümmühan Eren Herdem

“…No significant difference was found between the groups in other parameters. No additional dose of anesthetic was needed in group 1 during the intraoperative period. …”
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Urolithin A Attenuates Periodontitis in Mice via Dual Anti-Inflammatory and Osteoclastogenesis Inhibition: A Natural Metabolite-Based Therapeutic Strategy by Yishu Xia, Danni Wu, Linyi Zhou, Xinyu Wu, Jianzhi Chen

“…Additionally, we investigated the underlying mechanisms by examining osteoclast activity through tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase staining and the expression levels of proteins RANKL and osteoprotegerin (OPG). We found that UA reduced IL-6 and TNF-α levels in vitro and in vivo, inhibited osteoclast differentiation, and decreased the RANKL/OPG ratio in periodontitis mice.…”
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Investigating thermal effects on void formation in electromigration using thermoreflectance imaging by Kengo ARAKI, Kanji TAMAI, Reiko KURIYAMA, Kazuya TATSUMI

“…This study visualizes the time-variation of the generation, growth, and pattern of voids induced by the electromigration in Al micro-line type interconnections. …”
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Back pain in the midwifery profession in northern Poland by Aleksandra Bryndal, Sebastian Glowinski, Kazimiera Hebel, Agnieszka Grochulska

“…No significant association was found between BMI and VAS scores (r = 0.0011). Additionally, NDI and ODI scores correlated significantly with age (r = 0.1731; r = 0.3338), BMI (r = 0.1685; r = 0.2718), and work experience (r = 0.1987; r = 0.4074). …”
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Effect of Biopreservatives on Storage Life of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) by Fatema H. Brishti, Jawadul Misir, Ayesha Sarker

“…An increase in ascorbic acid content (120.2 mg/100 g) was also found in coated fruits in contrast to the control (59 mg/100 g). …”
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