Valorization of Gold Mining Tailings Sludge from Vetas, Colombia as Partial Cement Replacement in Concrete Mixes by Thailin Bueno-Gómez, Yariagna López-Bernier, Maya S. Caycedo-García, José Daniel Ardila-Rey, Juliana P. Rodríguez-Caicedo, Diego R. Joya-Cárdenas

“…Consistent with previous studies, the results revealed an optimal replacement rate between 10% and 20%, with a particular emphasis on the 20% substitution achieving mechanical strengths comparable to traditional concrete. …”
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Risk Factors and Prognostic Implications of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement by Jianyao Shen, Qiyuan Xu, Xianbao Liu, Jian’an Wang

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Performance of Clarias gariepinus Fed Dried Brewer’s Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) Slurry in Replacement for Soybean Meal by Shola Gabriel Solomon, Gabriel Arome Ataguba, Gabriel Enemona Itodo

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Evaluating the mechanical performance and durability of cement mortars incorporating sesame shells as partial cement and sand replacement by Ashtar S. Al-Luhybi, Taghreed Khaleefa Mohammed Ali, Diyar N. Qader, Mujahid Ali, Nelson Maureira-Carsalade, Pablo Fernando Parra, Siva Avudaiappan

“…The findings suggest that the optimal use of SS is as a 3% cement replacement in treated form, offering an environmentally friendly alternative with acceptable mechanical performance and significantly improved durability.…”
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Highly Performing Polysaccharide Hydrogels can Replace Acrylic Acid‐Based Superabsorbent Polymers in Sanitary Napkins by Saeed Ismaeilimoghadam, Bahareh Azimi, Mehdi Jonoobi, Serena Danti

“…The superior SA‐SAP developed is used in varying amounts for manufacturing sanitary napkin prototypes, revealing that excellent menstrual fluid absorption, surpassing commercial pads. Replacing AA‐based with polysaccharide‐based SAPs would reduce the environmental impact of hygienic product waste.…”
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Impact of Wet–Dry Cycles on the Durability and Degradation Mechanisms of Recycled Aggregate Concrete With Varying Replacement Percentages by Changhao Huang, Hao Du, Peichen Cai, Xiaoyu Wang, Zhao Chen, Ke Lou, Shengjie Wang, Xuesong Mao, Feiheng Huang, Qian Wu

“…A degradation model is developed to quantify the relationship between RA content and durability loss, offering practical recommendations for optimizing replacement percentages to balance sustainability and durability. …”
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Total hip replacement for the treatment of end stage arthritis of the hip: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Alexander Tsertsvadze, Amy Grove, Karoline Freeman, Rachel Court, Samantha Johnson, Martin Connock, Aileen Clarke, Paul Sutcliffe

“…The need to determine the most optimal combinations of THR implant is warranted. …”
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Evaluation of Replacement Hearing Aids in Cochlear Implant Candidates Using the Hearing in Noise Test (HINT) and Pupillometry by Yeliz Jakobsen, Kathleen Faulkner, Lindsey Van Yper, Jesper Hvass Schmidt

“…All participants received new replacement HAs. The new HAs were optimally fitted and verified using Real Ear Measurement (REM). …”
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Fabrication of Pb-Containing PtAu Nanoflowers via Galvanic Replacement Method for Electrocatalytical Oxidation of Methanol by Zhao Huang, Zhirou Zhang, Long Chao, Xueen Jia

“…Electrochemical studies reveal that the stripping of bulk Cu can induce underpotential deposition (UPD) of Pb on Pt during the galvanic replacement reaction, which affects the morphology and composition of Pb-containing PtAu nanoparticles. …”
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Modeling the unconfined compressive strength of lateritic soil treated with FGD gypsum as a partial cement replacement by Chidananda M Linganagoudar, Shiva Kumar G, M S Ujwal, G Rohith, A Vinay, Poornachandra Pandit

“…This study investigates the stabilization of lateritic soil through partial replacement of cement with flue gas desulfurization (FGD) gypsum, aiming to enhance its engineering properties for pavement subgrade applications. …”
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Effect on 3D-printability and microstructure of pork paste partially replaced with yellow mealworm larvae paste by Jinbo Xu, Jiaqi Liu, Hui Wang, Qian Liu, Qian Chen, Fangda Sun, Baohua Kong

“…This optimal substitution level maintained functional performance while enhancing the nutritional profile of the pork-based matrices.…”
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Valve-sparing aortic root replacement: Strategies to avoid residual aortic regurgitationCentral MessagePerspective by Fabian A. Kari, MD, Martin Czerny, MD, PhD, Michael Borger, MD, PhD, Martin Misfeld, MD, PhD, Emmanuel Zimmer, MD, Matthias Siepe, MD, Christian Hagl, MD, Christian Detter, MD, Johannes Petersen, MD, Doreen Richardt, MD, Stephan Ensminger, MD, Paul Werner, MD, Martin Andreas, MD, Maximilian Pichlmaier, MD, Christoph S. Mueller, MD

“…Objective: The study objective was to identify quantitative criteria to avoid residual aortic valve regurgitation after valve-sparing aortic root replacement. Methods: Between 2016 and 2023, 738 adult patients were recruited into the German Aortic Root Repair Registry. …”
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Dynamic frailty risk prediction in elderly hip replacement: a deep learning approach to personalized rehabilitation by Xujing Lv, Hongmei Li, Yue Li, Ruibing Zhuo, Yiting Yue, Ying Wang, Xiaoyun Zheng, Huanling Gao

“…Abstract Background Osteoarthritis and related degenerative conditions in the elderly often necessitate hip replacement surgery. Frailty is common in this population and significantly increases the risk of postoperative complications and delayed recovery. …”
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High-dose versus low-dose block-and-replace treatment for a first episode of Graves’ disease by Arnaud Smolders, Aglaia Kyrilli, Stefan Matei Constantinescu, Bernard Corvilain, Chantal Daumerie, Maria-Cristina Burlacu

“…Objective: The optimal treatment with antithyroid drugs (ATDs) for a first episode of Graves’ disease (GD) remains controversial. …”
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Outcomes of total hip replacement in adults with septic arthritis of the native hip joint: A systematic review by Teddy Cheong, Surya Varma Selvakumar, Ryan Kwang Jin Goh, Ing How Moo

“…However, more prospective and randomized trials are needed to establish clear protocols on antibiotic regimes, clinical criteria clearance, and optimal time from infection to joint replacement.…”
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Validation of the 5-SNP score for the prediction of venous thromboembolism in a Danish fast-track cohort of 6789 total hip and total knee arthroplasty patients by Mark J.R. Smeets, Pelle B. Petersen, Christoffer C. Jørgensen, Suzanne C. Cannegieter, Sisse R. Ostrowski, Henrik Kehlet, Banne Nemeth

“…Hence, efforts should be directed at optimizing prediction models with clinical predictors.…”
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Outcomes of transcatheter vs surgical aortic valve replacement in pre-existing chronic liver disease patients: A meta-analysis of observational studies by Aizaz Ali, Muhammad Abdullah Ali, Asad Iqbal Khattak, Fazia Khattak, Abdullah Afridi, Touba Azeem, Umme Salma Shabbar Banatwala, Umama Alam, Ayesha Khan, Urba Jalal, Abdul Moeez, Malik W.Z. Khan, Peter Collins, Raheel Ahmed

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the safety and efficacy of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in this high-risk population. …”
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Planning Model for Renewable Energy with Energy Storage Replacing Thermal Power Based on Time Series Operation Simulation by Dawei REN, Chen JIN, Jinming HOU, Jinyu XIAO, Ershun DU, Yuanbing ZHOU

“…The economic analysis process for renewable energy with energy storage to replace thermal power is proposed. Secondly, the proposed model and method were used to optimize the power generation and energy storage capacities for a regional power grid under three scenarios of high-, medium-, and low-cost, and the evolution process for renewable energy with energy storage to replace the thermal power under different cost scenarios was quantitatively analyzed. …”
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CURRENT STATE OF AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING EQUIPMENT WITH NON-REPLACEABLE LIGHT SOURCES ON BASIS OF LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE TECHNOLOGIES by S. P. Sernov, D. V. Balokhonov, T. V. Kolontaeva

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Bio-Resource Availability in Ireland: A Practical Review of Potential Replacement Materials for Use in Horticultural Growth Media by Akinson Tumbure, Christian Pulver, Lisa Black, Lael Walsh, Munoo Prasad, James J. Leahy, Eoghan Corbett, Michael T. Gaffney

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