Malignant solitary fibrous tumor of the pancreas: a case report by Yuka Taguchi, Takanobu Hara, Hiroaki Tamura, Masahito Ogiku, Mana Watahiki, Toru Takagi, Takashi Harada, Shinichiro Miyazaki, Tadataka Hayashi, Toshikazu Kanai, Hiroki Mori, Takachika Ozawa, Yoshiro Nishiwaki

“…The main pancreatic duct and common bile duct were dilated owing to obstruction by the tumor. The following tumor markers were mildly elevated: carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9), SPan-1, and DUPAN-2. …”
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Correlation of FENO With Spirometric Measurements and Blood Eosinophil Level in Patients With Severe Asthma by Wang Chun Kwok, Mary Sau Man Ip, Terence Chi Chun Tam, James Chung Man Ho, David Chi Leung Lam, Kwan Ling Julie Wang

“…Studies suggested that FENO correlated with asthma symptoms, peripheral blood eosinophil level, blood IgE level, and spirometry indicators of airway obstruction. However, the results are inconsistent across studies. …”
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Case Report: jaundice in the young: the complexity of rare diseases beyond cholangiopathies by Simone Guglielmo, Simone Guglielmo, Francesca Pasin, Marta Biolo, Claudia Mescoli, Stefania Vio, Luca Fabris, Luca Fabris, Luca Fabris, Paolo Simioni, Paolo Simioni

“…The patient subsequently developed a recurrent jaundice due to autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AHIA), a very rare complication of AIP, supported by a positive Coombs test. Once again, corticosteroids resulted in a complete clinical response. …”
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P300 ERP System Utilizing Wireless Visual Stimulus Presentation Devices by Yuta Sasatake, Kojiro Matsushita

“…In Experiment 3, a system performance verification test was conducted on 21 participants using a wireless visual presentation device. …”
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A race against time: A case report of fulminant myocarditis leading to cardiogenic shock by Martin Joseph, Tasnim Ahmed

“…An urgent coronary angiography (CAG) was performed due to suspicion of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), but it showed non-obstructed coronary arteries. An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) was inserted as bridging therapy. …”
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Post-caesarean section infection burden, antimicrobial resistance pattern, and associated factors at all Africa Leprosy Rehabilitation and Training Center Comprehensive Specialized... by Namuna Ali, Sebsib Neway, Kassu Desta

“…Wound swabs were collected, processed for the isolation of bacterial pathogens, and bacterial susceptibility tests were conducted on the isolates following standard procedures. …”
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HIGH LEVEL OF GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS OF BLOOD SERUM AS AN INDEPENDENT PREDICTOR OF THE DEVELOPING PERITONEUM ADHESIVE DISEASE by I. F. Sufiyarov, A. G. Khasanov, M. A. Nurtdinov, A. V. Samorodov, G. R. Jamalova

“…Thus, the assessment of the level of glycosaminoglycans can serve as an additional prognostic test to diagnose disturbance in intercellular matrix that can be used in the diagnosis of commissural process and in monitoring the effectiveness of preventive measures.…”
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The outward growth of the arcuate tectonic belt in the northeastern Tibetan Plateau: Insights from three-dimensional finite element numerical simulations by ZHAO Yilin, SUN Yujun, HOU Guiting, SHI Wei

“…After being blocked by the rigid Ordos and Alxa blocks, these materials were squeezed into the relatively weak Yinchuan Basin to a limited extent. The obstruction by the Yinchuan Basin is an important condition for the formation and development of the faults within the shallow crust of the arcuate tectonic belt. …”
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Advanced epoxy coatings with rGO/metal nitride nanocomposites for superior corrosion protection and mechanical durability in industrial applications by Jeeva N, Thirunavukkarasu K, Joseph Raj Xavier

“…The newly synthesized epoxy coatings were modified with CoN, CrN, poly[2,6-diimidazo(4,5-β-4′,5′-ε)pyridinylene-1,4-(2,5-dihydoxyphenylene] (PIPD), and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) to enhance anticorrosion and mechanical capabilities. SECM and EIS tests demonstrated superior protective performance for the EP/rGO/PIPD-CoN/CrN nanocomposite applied to steel in seawater. …”
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Corrosion Behavior of a Novel Low-chromium Alumina-forming Austenitic Stainless Steel in Supercritical Water by GAO Yang1, GUO Xianglong1, ZHOU Zhangjian2, ZHANG Lefu1

“…The porous outer Fe oxide film provides little obstruction to oxidizing specimen inward diffusion. …”

Relationship between the degree of myocardial damage according to contrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and laboratory data in patients with acute myocardial infarct... by O. V. Mochula, A. S. Sulejmanova, A. E. Sukhareva, V. V. Ryabov, K. V. Zavadovsky

“…All patients underwent invasive coronary angiography, laboratory tests, and dynamic determination of cardiac biomarkers. …”
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A LODDS-based nomogram for overall and cancer-specific survival in stage III-IV gastric signet ring cell carcinoma by Cenzhu Wang, Ying Fang, Yuhan Zhang, Shuhan Feng, Rui Hou, Hanfang Fan, Zeyu Wang, Lei Liu, Junli Ding, Junying Xu

“…The X-tile software was used to identify cut-off values while their relationship with clinical features was explored by chi-square test. The Kaplan-Meier analysis was applied for survival curve while cox regression analysis was performed for independent risk factors. …”
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The Prognostic Implication of Left Atrial Strain Parameters with Conventional Left Atrial Parameters for the Prediction of Adverse Outcomes in Asian Patients with Hypertrophic Card... by Andre Seah, Tony Y. W. Li, Novi Yanti Sari, Chi-Hang Lee, Tiong-Cheng Yeo, James W. L. Yip, Yoke Ching Lim, Kian-Keong Poh, William K. F. Kong, Weiqin Lin, Ching-Hui Sia, Raymond C. C. Wong

“…Multivariable Cox regression analyses were performed separately for each LA parameter, adjusting for age, sex, LV mass index, LV ejection fraction (EF), E/e’, the presence of LV outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction at rest, and atrial fibrillation. An analysis showed that all parameters except for LAEF demonstrated an independent association with heart failure hospitalization. …”
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Rescue of fulminant Clostridioides difficile infection in a hemodialysis patient: a case report by Hiroyoshi Yanagisawa, Megumi Oshima, Keisuke Sako, Yoshinori Takahashi, Toshiaki Tokumaru, Kaho Hayashi, Megumi Ikeda, Fumitaka Yamamori, Sho Kajikawa, Daiki Hayashi, Takahiro Yuasa, Keisuke Horikoshi, Shiori Nakagawa, Shinji Kitajima, Tadashi Toyama, Akinori Hara, Norihiko Sakai, Miho Shimizu, Takumi Taniguchi, Takashi Wada, Yasunori Iwata

“…Fulminant CDI, characterized by shock, intestinal obstruction, and toxic megacolon, has a poor prognosis. …”
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The Efficacy of Hyaluronic Acid in Reducing Pelvic Adhesions in Patients Undergoing Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery: A Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials by Maryam Mazloomi, Arash Mohazzab, Kobra Tahermanesh, Maliheh Fakehi, Maryam Saeedzarandi, Zahra Kooshari, Paria Dehesh, Seyede Razieh Ghaffari

“…Abstract Background and Aims Intraperitoneal adhesions are a common complication after gynecologic surgery, leading to infertility, chronic pelvic pain, bowel obstruction, and surgical complications. Hyaluronic acid gel functions as a physical barrier, potentially reducing the formation of postoperative adhesions by minimizing tissue contact during the healing process. …”
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Optimizing Corticosteroid Sinonasal Irrigation Outcomes Through 3D Printing: A Randomized Pilot Clinical Trial by Zachary T. Root, Thomas J. Lepley, Kanghyun Kim, Aspen R. Schneller, Songzhu Zhao, Raymond Wen, Veronica L. Formanek, Sarah M. Sussman, Joseph S. Lee, Ahmad Odeh, Lai Wei, Kathleen M. Kelly, Bradley A. Otto, Kai Zhao

“…Patient‐reported outcome measures (Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation, Sinonasal Outcome Test‐22, and Visual Analog Scale of nasal congestion) improved significantly among all groups. …”
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Study on the characteristics of genetic diversity and population structure of a rare and endangered species of Rhododendron nymphaeoides (Ericaceae) based on microsatellite markers by Jun Luo, Xiaoyong Dai, Jin Chen, He Shuang, Congjun Yuan, Dali Luo

“…There is higher historical gene flow and lower contemporary gene flow, with seed and pollen dispersal being obstructed. The five populations can be divided into three evolutionary units, for which corresponding conservation management units should be established. …”
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Comparison of robotic-assisted and laparoscopic-assisted surgery in the treatment of children with Hirschsprung's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zikang Li, Wanfu Li, Haojun Wang, Mengxue Xu

“…Hospital stay was significantly shorter in the RAS group (OR = −0.39, 95%CI: −0.69–−0.10, P = 0.009). Egger's test and funnel plot analysis indicated no significant publication bias (P = 0.987).ConclusionsRAS confers advantages in reducing intraoperative blood loss and shortening hospital stay, although it is associated with a longer operative duration. …”
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Wearable Loop Sensors for Knee Flexion Monitoring: Dynamic Measurements on Human Subjects by Ian Anderson, Christopher Cosma, Yingzhe Zhang, Vigyanshu Mishra, Asimina Kiourti

“…Concurrently, our sensors are reliable over time and injury-safe, and do not obstruct natural movement. Our results set the ground for future improvements in angular resolution and for realizing fully wearable designs, while maintaining the abovementioned advantages over the state-of-the-art.…”
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The Study of Roadside Visual Perception in Internet of Vehicles Based on Improved YOLOv5 and CombineSORT by LI Xiaohui, YANG Jie, XIA Qin

“…Using images of real intersections, an ablation test verifies the effectiveness and data volume of each improved module. …”
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