Estudo de alterações de sensibilidade do complexo areolopapilar após mamoplastias com a técnica de retalhos cruzados Changes in nipple-areola complex sensitivity after mammaplasty... by Thaís Helena Antoniete Fernandes, José Octávio Gonçalves de Freitas, Aymar Edison Sperli

“…CONCLUSIONS: The cross flap technique is a viable option for reduction mammaplasty as it provides good aesthetic and functional results and the restoration of sensitivity to the breast in 100% of the cases.…”
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Basel Long COVID Cohort Study (BALCoS): protocol of a prospective cohort study by Andrea Meienberg, Michael Mayr, Rainer Schaefert, Gunther Meinlschmidt, Stefan Rohner, Rebekka Schnepper, Katrin Bopp

“…Introduction The recent pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 had a profound global impact. While many individuals recovered from COVID-19, some developed long-lasting symptoms that significantly disrupted daily life. …”
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Interdisciplinary approach to surgical treatment for patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy by K. V. Rudenko, L. O. Nevmerzhytska, M. V. Kozhanov, M. О. Tregubova, P. А. Danchenko

“…Surgical correction of HCM significantly improves the quality of life (80 % of patients were in NYHA II functional class after correction), reduces the symptoms of heart failure (93 % of patients had minimal mitral regurgitation after septal myectomy), decreases LVOT systolic pressure gradient (SPG) (the mean SPG was 18.9 ± 8.5 mmHg versus preoperative 93.6 ± 23.2 mmHg) and lowers the high-risk for SCD in the patients (the mean percentage of high-risk group was 3.78 % after correction). …”
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Clinical relevance of protein-truncating variants of germline DNA repair genes in prostate cancer by Yu-Hsuan Joni Shao, Cai-Sian Liao, Yu-Ching Hsu, Yu-Chiao Chiu, Tsai-Jung Lu, Yen-Chuan Ou, Tzu-Hung Hsiao

“…Results We identified 13 variants from 19 DDR genes in a total of 14 (5.1%) patients who had at least one presumed pathogenic mutation using different annotation methods. …”
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High rate of multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli isolated from patients with urinary tract infections in Ifakara-Tanzania: implications for empirical antibiotic treatment guideli... by Magreth Erick Macha, Philipp Kohler, Anja Bösch, Honorathy Msami Urassa, Weihong Qi, Salome N. Seiffert, Sabine Haller, Erin West, Maja Weisser Rohacek, Baharak Babouee Flury

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Alcohol consumption among persons living with hypertension: evidence from a population-based study in Cape Verde by Joshua Okyere, Castro Ayebeng, Kwamena Sekyi Dickson

“…Social/family problem and functional impairments were prevalent in 11.6% and 8.2%, respectively. …”
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Numerical Simulation and Optimization of Water Hammer Protection Schemes for Long-Distance Gravity-Pressurized Water Conveyance Systems by HUANG Wei, LIAO Chen-xi, HUANG Xin, GU Ping, LIU Bin, HUANG Zi-yang

“…However, since the overflow pipe reflected part of the compression wave generated by the terminal valve closure, it had an adverse effect on negative pressure protection. …”
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Preparation of ZnO nanoparticles from Juglans regia dry husk extract for biomedical applications by Khetam Habeeb Rasool, Wedian K. Abad, Ahmed N. Abd

“…The FTIR spectra of ZnO NPs, acquired in the range of 400–4000 cm−1, contained bands corresponding to specific functional groups of biomolecules and metal oxides. …”
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Development and application of new nickel-based cholesteryl chloroformate gelator for the remediation of oil spillage in water by Raymond Tyoakaa Iorhemen, Abdulmumin Abdulkadir Nuhu, Israel Kehinde Omoniyi, Abubakar Babando Aliyu

“…FT-IR spectroscopy showed functional groups which include secondary amine and aromatic rings in NiGe, as well as secondary amine aromatic rings, alkane, and aromatic overtones in NiGe. …”
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Avaliação comparativa e evolutiva dos protocolos de atendimento dos pacientes fissurados Comparative and evolutive evaluation of attendance protocols of patients with clef lip and... by Nivaldo Alonso, Daniela Yukie Sakai Tanikawa, Jonas Eraldo de Lima Junior, Marcus Castro Ferreira

“…<br>INTRODUCTION: Multidisciplinary Attendance Protocols are attempts for attainment of the best aesthetic and functional results in the treatment of the patients with cleft lip and palate. …”
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Non-invasive urinary proteomic biomarkers for prognostic assessment in sepsis by Qingbo Zeng, Nianqing Zhang, Junjie Zeng, Lincui Zhong, Qingwei Lin, Longping He, Xiaomin Song, Jingchun Song

“…KEGG and GO analyses were conducted to investigate the possible functions of these proteins. Feature variables were selected from the differentially expressed proteins using the Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) and the random forest algorithms and by determining whether their proteins had an area under the curve (AUC) greater than 0.8. …”
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The impact of relevant versus irrelevant media multitasking on academic performance during online learning: a serial of mediating models by Lifang Fan, Chen Pan, Xuejun Bai, Shiyi Li, Shiyi Li, Shiyi Li

“…This classification enables a distinct examination of their respective correlations with academic achievement.MethodsThe current study utilized a cross-sectional survey design, involving 557 Chinese university students who had participated in eight weeks of online classes. …”
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Comparison of Chemically Treated, Pasteurized, and Microwave-Treated (at Different Time Durations) Chia Seeds Added To Mango-Whey Beverage, during Different Storage Periods, for Ph... by Farzana Siddique, Ashiq Hussain, Amer Ali Mahdi, Mansoor Hassan, Saima Noreen, Tahira Siddique, Syeda Ayesha Batool, Shazia Yaqub, Faiza Iftikhar Gorsi, Samina Kauser, Haya Fatima, Sameh A. Korma

“…Foods that are widely consumed and accepted have had a lot of ingredients added to them which may enhance consumer’s health. …”
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EVALUATION OF A DECRESE IN WORK PRODUCTIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS by Olga Yuryevna Vakulenko, D V Goryachev, O A Krichevskaya, Sh F Erdes

“…The employed patients in the test group had a longer duration but weaker activity of RA according to DAS28 as compared to those in the control group (p&lt;0.05). …”
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Characteristics of the Klebsiella Pneumoniae Strain Isolated from a Positive Blood Culture of a Premature Newborn Baby According to the Results of Whole Genome Sequencing by A. V. Ustyuzhanin, A. A. Makhanyok, G. N. Chistyakova, I. I. Remizova, S. V. Bychkova, D. A. Abakarova

“…Most of the virulence factor genes identified in the studied strain ensure the recognition and absorption of iron ions necessary for the competitive functioning of the bacterial cell. K. pneumoniae possesses the acrA efflux pump gene and its regulators, as well as 4 prophage particles and 1 CRISPCas IE system. …”
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Microbial diversity and ecological roles of halophilic microorganisms in Dingbian (Shaanxi, China) saline-alkali soils and salt lakes by Yue Ding, Juntao Ke, Tao Hong, Aodi Zhang, Xue Wu, Xinran Jiang, Shilong Shao, Ming Gong, Shengda Zhao, Liang Shen, Shaoxing Chen

“…This study roughly reveals the diversity composition and dominant species of halophilic archaea in these hypersaline environments and provides a scientific basis for the possible ecological functions of microorganisms in this area during long-term survival. …”
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Attitude of Healthcare Providers Towards Care of People with Disabilities, in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia by Saleh KA, Alrubaiee GG, Alqalah TAH, Almoliky MA, Alrashedi H, Alkubati SA, Ahmed WA

“…Master’s degree holders had the highest average score (93.52), but the differences remained statistically insignificant.Conclusion: The study concludes that while healthcare providers generally have positive attitudes towards people with disabilities, there is a critical need for comprehensive training programs to enhance the quality of care provided. …”
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New Indicators of Myocardial Work in Healthy Individuals by V. E. Oleynikov, A. V. Babina, V. A. Galimskaya, A. V. Golubeva, K. N. Makarova, N. A. Donetskaya

“…At the same time, PSI and GWW had a strong positive correlation (r=0.85).Conclusion. …”
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Efficacy of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique for patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized clinical trial by Md Ariful Islam, Faruq Ahmed, K. M. Amran Hossain, Md Feroz Kabir, Sharmila Jahan, Ehsanur Rahaman, Md Zahid Hossain

“…Around 45.8% were from urban areas, where the majority of the participants (28.8%) had secondary-level education. In between-group analysis, the significant outcome was found with pain (p = 0.021), lumbar ROM (p = 0.006), and disability status (p = 0.001). …”
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Single-staged Surgical Correction of Kyphotic Deformity due to Dorsal Spinal Tuberculosis in Pediatric Patients: Outcome Analysis by Mageswaran Shanmugavelu, Makesh Ram Sriraghavan, Prabhu Aloy, Poornima Kumararaja, Sai Vinay Bharadwaj Namala

“…Results: All six cases had good radiological and functional outcomes in terms of kyphotic correction and neurological recovery. …”
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