The Cost of Waiting for a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Medicare Beneficiaries With Severe Aortic Stenosis by Ankur Sethi, MD, Sammy Elmariah, MD, MPH, Candace Gunnarsson, EdD, MA, Michael Ryan, MS, Soumya Chikermane, PhD, Christin Thompson, PhD, Mark Russo, MD

“…Addressing delays in TAVR access and optimizing pre-TAVR workup can potentially improve patient outcomes and reduce health care expenditure.…”
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Influence of Coal Bottom Ash as Fine Aggregate Replacement on the Mechanical Properties of Stone Mastic Asphalt by Syakirah Afiza Mohammed, Suhana Koting, Ali Mohammed Babalghaith, Mohd Hafizan Md. Isa, Faridah Hanim Khairuddin

“…In conclusion, incorporating CBA into SMA mixture has a positive effect on certain mechanical properties, particularly its durability and resistance to permanent deformation at optimal replacement levels, highlighting its potential to be used as a sustainable material in asphalt pavement construction.…”
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Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) for Nonrenal Indications among Critically Ill Children with Malignancy by Wun Fung Hui, Kam Lun Hon, Alexander K. C. Leung, Karen Ka Yan Leung, Shu Wing Ku, Frankie W. T. Cheng

“…The role of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) has been expanding beyond support for acute kidney injury (AKI) in recent years. …”
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Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: National Database Insights by Koki Takegawa, Koshiro Kanaoka, Yoshitaka Iwanaga, Tetsuo Sasano, Yuichi Nishioka, Tomoya Myojin, Tatsuya Noda, Tomoaki Imamura, Yoshihiro Miyamoto

“…Background Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is increasingly used in patients with aortic stenosis; however, the optimal postoperative anticoagulation therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) remains controversial. …”
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The effect of drug treatment on functional outcomes of hip and knee joint replacement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by S. I. Herasymenko, А. S. Herasymenko, I. V. Huzhevskyi, M. V. Poluliakh, A. M. Babko

“…The effect of drug treatment on functional outcomes of hip and knee joint replacement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Aim – to determine the effect of drug antirheumatic therapy on the functional outcomes of hip and knee arthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. …”
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Effect of Steel Fibers and Iron Filings on Concrete Properties with Partial Replacement of Cement by Fly Ash by Zainab A. Mohammed, Assel Qaddoori Makhool, Yasir W. Abdujaleel, Ishraq Hameed Naser, Gummadi Chiranjeevi

“…., Mineral admixtures with pozzolanic characteristics, like silica fume, fly ash, ground granulated blast-furnace slag, and metakaolin, are often used to replace Portland cement in construction projects partially. …”
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A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT OUTCOMES IN OSTEOARTHRITIC KNEES WITH VARUS DEFORMITY. by Dr. Ch Ramesh Babu, Dr. Banna Kiran Kumar, Dr. Kiran Kumar Joshi, Dr. Pradeep Kumar, Dr. Manoj Kumar

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Replacement therapy in pregnant women with von Willebrand disease during delivery: Factor levels and pharmacokinetics by Wala Al Arashi, Michael E. Cloesmeijer, Frank W. G. Leebeek, Johannes J. Duvekot, Marieke J. H. A. Kruip, Ron A. A. Mathôt, Marjon H. Cnossen, the OPTI‐CLOT/To WiN study group and SYMPHONY consortium

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Tricuspid valve replacement with mechanical versus biological prostheses: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Muhammad Abdul Qadeer, Ali Abdullah, Amber Noorani, Abdul Hadi Khan, Muhammad Saqlain Mustafa, Zain Ali Nadeem, Shahzaib Samad, Muhammad Usama Siddiq, Rabeeya Qutub Uddin Siddiqui, Sameh M. Said

“…Abstract Background and objective Tricuspid valve replacement (TVR) is required when repair is not feasible, and it continues to be a relatively high-risk procedure owing to the complex medical and/or surgical profile of patients. …”
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Application of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in patients with severe acute pancreatitis: an analytical study by Yiru Weng, Zhouzhou Dong, Gongjie Ye, Linhui Shi, Panpan Liu, Tingting Zhou, Honghua Ye

“…Abstract Purpose To Explore the correlation between Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and the prognostic outcomes of patients with Severe Acute Pancreatitis (SAP); to analyze the impact of CRRT initiation time on the final prognosis of SAP patients; to evaluate factors affecting the therapeutic effect of CRRT in SAP patients without absolute indications for CRRT, and to develop a multi-factorial predictive model for the efficacy of CRRT in treating SAP. …”
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EDECO: An Enhanced Educational Competition Optimizer for Numerical Optimization Problems by Wenkai Tang, Shangqing Shi, Zengtong Lu, Mengying Lin, Hao Cheng

“…To this end, this paper proposes an enhanced educational competition optimizer, named EDECO, by incorporating estimation of distribution algorithm and replacing some of the best individual(s) using a dynamic fitness distance balancing strategy. …”
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An Insert Goniometer Can Help Select the Optimal Insert Thickness When Performing Kinematically Aligned Total Knee Arthroplasty with a Medial 1:1 Ball-in-Socket and Lateral Flat Su... by Sahil A. Sanghavi, Alexander J. Nedopil, Stephen M. Howell, Maury L. Hull

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Sustainable strategies for preventive maintenance and replacement in photovoltaic power systems: Enhancing reliability, efficiency, and system economy by Bashar Mahmood Ali, Tariq J‏. Al‏-‏Musawi, Aymen Mohammed, Hassan Falah Fakhruldeen, Talib Munshid Hanoon, Azizbek Khurramov, Doaa H. Khalaf, Sameer Algburi

“…The study contributes a novel optimization framework that enhances PV system sustainability by integrating reliability-driven maintenance and replacement decisions. …”
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Age- and Sex-Specific Risks of Major Cardiovascular Complications and All-Cause Mortality Following Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the Netherlands: A Dutch Hospital Data Reg... by Mark J.R. Smeets, MD, Maaike G.J. Gademan, PhD, Rob G.H.H. Nelissen, MD, PhD, Suzanne C. Cannegieter, MD, PhD, Banne Nemeth, MD, PhD

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The impact of initiation timing of continuous renal replacement therapy on outcomes in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury a retrospective study from the MIMIC-IV data... by Mangsuer Nuermaimaiti, Meiping Wang, Ran Lou, Nan Wang, Quan Si, Tingting Wang, Li Jiang

“…Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in critically ill patients, optimal timing for initiation of renal replacement therapy (RRT) for AKI but without life-threatening indications is unclear. …”
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Investigating CO₂ Replacement for the Exploitation of Natural Gas Hydrates: Characteristics and Control Parameters by Yan Zhu, Qun Zhang, Haiyan Jiang, Guo Chen, Shibao Yuan, Zhe Wang

“…Our findings offer insights on how to optimize production efficiency and gas separation, advancing CO₂ replacement technology for NGHs.…”
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Power Grid Renovation: A Comprehensive Review of Technical Challenges and Innovations for Medium Voltage Cable Replacement by Amir Rafati, Hamid Mirshekali, Hamid Reza Shaker, Navid Bayati

“…To address the challenges, there is a growing interest in optimizing cable replacement and management strategies. …”
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Electrophoretic deposition of monticellite nanoparticles on Ti implants for bone replacements: Physicochemical characteristics and in vitro biological assessments by Mohammadmahdi Akbari Edgahi, Seyedeh Neda Hosseini, Mohammad Reza Daghigh Shirazi, Reza Gholami, Seyed Morteza Naghib

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The Management of the Aortic Arch in Type A Aortic Dissection: Replace, Repair with the AMDS, or Leave for Another Day? by Ryaan EL-Andari, Michael C. Moon

“…Numerous surgical approaches exist for ATAAD, and controversy remains regarding the optimal arch interventions for ATAAD patients. Aortic Arch Interventions: Approaches to ATAAD repair include hemiarch repair or extended arch repairs, including the hemiarch with a hybrid stent implantation, such as the AMDS hybrid Prosthesis, total arch replacement (TAR), and the use of an elephant trunk and frozen elephant trunk. …”
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Composite solid sand reinforcement grouting material preparation and diffusion characteristics of slurry-water replacement grouting by Xianxiang Zhu, Qi Zhang, Dongxiang Hu, Linhua Zhong, Zixu Li, Lei Jin

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