Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery (DCIA) Free-Flap Mandibular Reconstruction Using Patient-Specific Surgical Guides and Customized Plates: A Preliminary Study by Hyo-Joon Kim, Ji-Su Oh, Seong-Yong Moon

“…This complication led to the modification of the plate design to include six or more holes in subsequent cases. <b>Conclusions</b>: Despite limitations including the small sample size and short follow-up period, our preliminary results demonstrate that computer-aided surgical planning with patient-specific devices can significantly improve the accuracy and predictability of DCIA flap mandibular reconstruction, even in challenging revision cases. …”
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Correlation between gene polymorphisms and perioperative analgesia in patients undergoing gynecological surgery by Meng Cai, Xiaofeng Lei, Lin Gan, Jing Li, Jin Yu

“…ObjectivesThis study aims to identify specific single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) correlated to perioperative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic gynecological surgery.MethodsA total of 200 females meeting specific criteria underwent gynecological laparoscopic procedures under general anesthesia. …”
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Predicting patent challenges for small-molecule drugs: A cross-sectional study. by Ally Memedovich, Brian Steele, Taylor Orr, Shanzeh Chaudhry, Mina Tadrous, Aaron S Kesselheim, Aidan Hollis, Reed F Beall

“…Market value was the most important predictor variable, with larger markets being more likely to be associated with patent challenges. …”
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Analysing the Multidimensional Nature of Poverty: a Focus on Housing Insecurity in South Africa by Zamokuhle Ndaba, Steven Henry Dunga, Precious Mncayi-Makhanya

“…This study used primary data with a sample size of 600 South African households collected in four types of areas in two provinces (Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal). …”
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Unit for Splitting Degraded Mountain Meadows and Pastures Based on a Mini Tractor by S. M. Dzhibilov, L. R. Guluyeva

“…(Research purpose) To create a small-sized maneuverable splitter for mountain meadows and pastures, to determine its agrotechnical parameters, to give a graphic-analytical substantiation of the splitting working process in areas with a slope of up to 12 degrees. (Materials and methods) A technical examination of the unit laboratory sample was carried out at an altitude of 1540 meters above the sea level. …”
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Using prior information to individualize start item selection when assessing physical functioning with the EORTC CAT Core by Morten Aa. Petersen, Hugo Vachon, Johannes M. Giesinger, Mogens Groenvold, on behalf of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Group

“…We assessed the potential for using such cross-domain information to individualize start item selection for the EORTC CAT Core physical functioning. Methods The potential for predicting physical functioning (PF) scores from each of the 14 other domains using linear regression was assessed in an international, mixed sample comprising 10,084 cancer patient assessments. …”
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360 virtual reality pediatric mass casualty incident: A cross sectional observational study of triage and out‐of‐hospital intervention accuracy at a national conference by Jason Lowe, Cynthia Peng, Christopher Winstead‐Derlega, Henry Curtis

“…Most felt that 360 VR was more immersive than mannequin‐based simulation training (median = 5). …”
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A randomized controlled trial to compare the effect of oxycodone and sufentanil on postoperative analgesia and immune function for laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer by Chunmei Lin, Zhiqiao Xu, XinLiang, Hong Wei, Xiaoping Wang

“…The visual analog scale (VAS) score and serial blood samples were assessed during perioperative period. …”
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Association of mutations and polymorphic variants of the VHL gene with the clinical characteristics of retinal capillary hemangioma by V. V. Neroev, S. V. Saakyan, A. Yu. Novikova, M. V. Ryabina, P. A. Ilyukhin, A. Yu. Tsygankov, V. I. Loginov, A. M. Burdenny

“…To study the association of mutations and polymorphic variants of the VHL gene with the clinical characteristics of retinal capillary hemangioma.Material and methods. 29 DNA samples isolated from peripheral blood leukocytes of patients with retinal capillary hemangiomas were tested. …”
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Reliability and validity of the six-minute step test in assessing the functional capacity of hemodialysis patients by Carla Cristina Lima, Maria Eduarda Godoy, Débora Kellen Ferreira Fratoni, Elaine Paulin

“…The 6-min step test (6MST) requires little space and a small standardized ergometer, making it more accessible and feasible in various healthcare settings, when compared to the cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) and the 6-min walk test (6MWT). …”
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Multivariate predictive modeling of compressive strength in ground granulated blast furnace slag/fly ash-based alkali-activated concrete by Dina A. Emarah

“…Using a comprehensive dataset of 1590 samples with 14 input variables, it captures the complex, multi-variable dependencies affecting AAC's mechanical behavior. …”
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Promoting Health Practices of Teenage Mothers Regarding Health Care of Their Infants by Faten K. Elgendy, Hemat M. Abd ElMoneem, Amal K. A. Emam

“…Aim: This study aimed to evaluate promoting health practices of teenage mothers regarding the health care of their infants. Methods: A quasi-experimental design applied to achieve the objective of the study. …”
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Effects of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Secretome on Pyroptosis of Laparoscopic Hepatic Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in a Porcine Model by Yajun Ma, Lei Cao, Pujun Li, Zhihui Jiao, Xiaoning Liu, Xiangyu Lu, Tao Liu, Hongbin Wang

“…In the future, “cell-free” therapy is expected to replace cell-based methods.…”
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A survey of educator perspectives toward teaching harm reduction cannabis education. by Molly K Downey, Lisa D Bishop, Jennifer R Donnan, Emily C Rowe, Nick Harris

“…In addition, educators may not feel prepared to teach students about cannabis.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional survey explored educator perceptions toward teaching harm reduction substance use education to students in grades 4-12. …”
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Children and young people's beliefs about mental health and illness in Indonesia: A qualitative study informed by the Common Sense Model of Self-Regulation. by Helen Brooks, Kirsten Windfuhr, Irmansyah, Benny Prawira, Dyah Afina Desyadi Putriningtyas, Karina Lovell, Susi Rutmalem Bangun, Armaji Kamaludi Syarif, Christa Gumanti Manik, Ira Savitri Tanjun, Soraya Salim, Laoise Renwick, Rebecca Pedley, Penny Bee

“…Our sample comprised those living with (n = 19) and without (n = 24) high prevalence mental health conditions, specifically anxiety or depression. …”
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Quality of life of elderly people living in a retirement home by Čanković Sonja, Nikolić-Ač Eržebet, Jovanović Mijatović Vesna, Kvrgić Svetlana, Harhaji Sanja, Radić Ivana

“…The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and quality of life of old people. Methods. The World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) was used to assess quality of life on a random sample of 200 people aged 60 years and over who lived in the Retirement Home in Novi Sad. …”
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Prevalence and possible predictors of the occurence of denture stomatitis in patients older than 60 years by Čanković Miloš, Bokor-Bratić Marija, Marinoski Jovan, Stojanović Dunja

“…Swab samples were taken from the tongue and palatal mucosa for microbiological examination. …”
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The Influence of Thermocycling and Ultraviolet Aging on Surface Characteristics and the Repair Bond Strength of CAD/CAM Resin Nanoceramics by Beyza Unalan Degirmenci, Alperen Degirmenci, Zelal Seyfioglu Polat

“…This study investigates the impact of these aging processes on surface characteristics and repair bond strength. Methods: CAD/CAM resin nanoceramic samples were divided into the following five groups: control (non-aged), 1-year and 5-year thermocycling, and 1-year and 5-year UV aging (<i>n</i> = 12). …”
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Enhancing pipa tuning stability with piezoelectric materials: An adaptive system for real-time performance adjustment. by Kou Yawen

“…The primary objective is to maintain tuning accuracy within ±0.1 Hz, even with environmental fluctuations, thus improving the stability and consistency of musical performance.<h4>Methods</h4>A dataset of 2,000 samples was collected, including voltage (0.1-5 V), temperature (10-40°C), and humidity (20-90% RH) values, along with corresponding output adjustments. …”
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Gut microbiota markers in early childhood are linked to farm living, pets in household and allergy. by Annika Ljung, Monica Gio-Batta, Bill Hesselmar, Henrik Imberg, Hardis Rabe, Forough L Nowrouzian, Susanne Johansen, Carl-Johan Törnhage, Gunhild Lindhagen, Margareta Ceder, Anna-Carin Lundell, Anna Rudin, Agnes E Wold, Ingegerd Adlerberth

“…<h4>Background</h4>Children growing up on farms or with pets have a lower risk of developing allergy, which may be linked to their gut microbiota development during infancy.<h4>Methods</h4>Children from the FARMFLORA birth cohort (N = 65), of whom 28 (43%) lived on a dairy farm and 40 (62%) had pets, provided fecal samples at intervals from 3 days to 18 months of age. …”
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