Case Report: Intra-aortic balloon pump in a patient with refractory cardiogenic shock complicating severe aortic stenosis—enhanced hemodynamic response with low aortic compliance by Issei Ota, Kenichiro Sawada, Keita Saku, Teruo Noguchi

“…Following successful weaning from vasopressors and IABP removal, the patient underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement without temporary mechanical circulatory support-related complications. …”
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Fluid Flow-Based Vibration Energy Harvesters: A Critical Review of State-of-the-Art Technologies by Sadia Bakhtiar, Farid Ullah Khan, Hailing Fu, Amal Z. Hajjaj, Stephanos Theodossiades

“…Energy harvesting technology plays an important role in converting ambient energy into useful electrical energy to power wireless sensing and system monitoring, especially for systems operating in isolated, abandoned or embedded locations where battery replacement or recharging is not a feasible solution. …”
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Investigation of lipid digestion by fungal and porcine lipase supplementation for severe pancreatic insufficiency using the in vitro dynamic TIM model by Tânia Martins Garcia, Annet Maathuis, Ronald Schilderink, Ioannis Vrasidas, Alexander Iphöfer, Meinolf Wonnemann, Bartosz Lipowicz

“…Commonly used oral porcine enzymatic supplements are pH sensitive, with optimal activity restricted to the small intestine. …”
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Waste copper slag in special concrete: Current research and future applications by Martyna Nieświec, Paweł Niewiadomski, Łukasz Sadowski, Christof Schroefl

“…Future research should focus on optimizing the replacement of aggregates and binder components in HPSCC and 3D printable concrete to fully harness the material’s potential.…”
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Current Status of CT Imaging Before Common Transcatheter Interventions for Structural Heart Disease by Rodrigo Salgado, Farah Cadour, Riccardo Cau, Luca Saba

“…Given their non-surgical nature and lack of direct visualisation of the targeted anatomy, these procedures heavily rely on precise pre-procedural radiological imaging for optimal patient selection and procedural success. …”
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Aggregation‐induced emission biomarkers for early detection of orthopaedic implant failure by Javad Tavakoli, Qi Hu, Joanne L. Tipper, Youhong Tang

“…Abstract In recent years, the substantial increase in total joint replacements for treating degenerative joint disease has heightened concerns regarding implant loosening and failure. …”
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Improvement of Physical and Mechanical properties of High-performance Sand Concrete with different Silica Fume content by Kaci Chalah, Aghiles Hammas, Abdelbaki Benmounah

“…Based on the test results, the optimal amount of SF was obtained using mechanical strength analysis (6 %). …”
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Method for Obtaining High-Energy Feed Protein and Fat from Insects by Tatyana Maltseva, Viktor Pakhomov, Dmitry Rudoy, Anastasiya Olshevskaya, Arkady Babajanyan

“…They have an amino acid composition similar to that of fishmeal and meat, and can serve as a worthy replacement for them. The aim of this study was to substantiate the technological parameters of the process of obtaining fat from the <i>Hermetia illucens</i> larvae by a mechanical method on a screw press. …”
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RARE CAUSES OF ISCHEMIC STROKE. FEATURES OF ACUTE STROKE IN PATIENTS WITH DISSECTION OF THE GREAT VESSELS by I. P. Dudanov, N. O. Vasilchenko, M. A. Askerov, O. V. Rubleva, D. V. Merkulov, V. V. Akhmetov, O. M. Shulga, M. O. Telukhina

“…Identification of the main causes of ischemic stroke in patients with aortic dissection, features of the clinical picture, the choice of optimal tactics for the management of such patients.Patients and methods. …”
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Polymethyl Methacrylate Bone Cement Polymerization Induced Thermal Necrosis at the Cement–Bone Interface: A Narrative Review by Gergo Tamas Szoradi, Andrei Marian Feier, Sandor Gyorgy Zuh, Octav Marius Russu, Tudor Sorin Pop

“…Research has sought to mitigate these risks by optimizing mixing techniques, reducing cement mantle thickness, and incorporating cooling methods. …”
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IVF pregnancy after kidney transplantation: clinical case and literature review by E. I. Prokopenko, V. M. Guryeva, V. A. Petrukhin, K. V. Krasnopol’skaya, F. F. Burumkulova, D. V. Gubina

“…Kidney transplantation (KT), the optimal treatment for stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD), restores impaired fertility in most women of reproductive age. …”
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Spontaneous late and near-complete dehiscence of a prosthetic aortic valve: an unusual complication without infectious or inflammatory components by Parisa Adib-Hajbagheri, Mohaddeseh Behjati, Mohammad Hossein Paknahad, Mohsen Mirmohammadsadeghi

“…Abstract Background Aortic valve replacement is one of the most common major cardiac surgeries worldwide, with various short- and long-term complications. …”
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Priority Load Management for Improving Supply Reliability of Critical Loads in Healthcare Facilities Under Highly Unreliable Grids by Ndukwe Henry Ibiam, Fadi Kahwash, Jubaer Ahmed

“…In the system design phase, it is often unknown how the priority-based load management will impact the battery life, sizing of the optimal battery, or operational cost in the long run. …”
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POST-PANDEMIC TRADE FAIR DYNAMICS: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF EXHIBITORS' VIEWS ON DIGITAL AND HYBRID TRADE FAIRS by Dimitris KOURKOURIDIS, Ioannis FRANGOPOULOS, Asimenia SALEPAKI

“…Confidence in physical trade fairs is rebounding, especially among less COVID-affected exhibitors, suggesting a coexistence with virtual events rather than a complete replacement. Strategic flexibility is crucial to optimizing engagement across diverse preferences and capitalizing on emerging opportunities. …”
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Bio-Stimulated Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robot Semantic Analogy Fit Design by Tianyi Yao, Hongfei Yu, Zhongzhi Qin, Li Sun, Jiantao Wu

“…We realized the biological replacement and upgrading of product functions under biological stimulation to guide the design of lower limb rehabilitation products. …”
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Assessment of land cover/land use changes using object-oriented processing of satellite imageries (1985-2015) in the Rozechai Watershed of Urmia by Khadijeh Haji, Abazar Esmali-Ouri, Raoof Mostafazadeh, Habib Nazarnejad

“…Also, because of human activities and natural phenomena, the face of the earth has always undergone a change. Therefore, for optimal management of natural areas, awareness of the ratio of land cover/land use changes is a necessity. …”
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Multi-Energy Static Modeling Approaches: A Critical Overview by Gianluigi Migliavacca

“…Moreover, considerations tied to decarbonization as well as to the security of supply, following recent geo-political events, call for a gradual replacement of gas appliances with electricity-based ones. …”
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Ammonia as fuel for marine dual-fuel technology: A comprehensive review by Phan Anh Duong, Hokeun Kang

“…However, increasing the ammonia energy proportion also leads to higher N₂O emissions, which counterbalances the benefits of lower CO₂ emissions. Optimizing diesel injection timing helps to reduce N₂O and NH₃ emissions. …”
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The role of intravenous glutamine administration in critical care patients with acute kidney injury: a narrative review by Jonny Jonny, Astrid Devina Larasati, Bunga Pinandhita Ramadhani, Bhimo Aji Hernowo, Taufiq Fredrik Pasiak

“…Critically ill patients often experience acute kidney injury (AKI). Although renal replacement therapy is used to manage AKI, nutritional therapy is crucial. …”
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Tool wear prediction based on XGBoost feature selection combined with PSO-BP network by Zhangwen Lin, Yankun Fan, Jinling Tan, Zhen Li, Peng Yang, Hua Wang, Weiwei Duan

“…These findings suggest that the proposed method can effectively predict tool wear in real-world CNC machining, contributing to improved production efficiency, reduced tool replacement frequency, and lower maintenance costs, thereby providing valuable insights for industrial applications.…”
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