Experimental pleural empyema model in rabbits: Why, how and what are the next steps by Cvijanović Vlado, Vojvodić Danilo, Đurđević Dragan, Jović Milena, Stanić Vojkan, Sekulović Leposava, Perić Tijana

“…Bacterial cultures were positive in 5 out of 8 first pleural samples and in only 2 samples after 48 h of bacteria administration. …”
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Utilization of fine needle aspiration cytology at Kamuzu central hospital. by Shiraz Khan, George Liomba, Nora E Rosenberg, Christopher Stanley, Cocxilly Kampani, Bal Mukunda Dhungel, Mina C Hosseinipour

“…The most common sites were lymph nodes (38.1%), abdomen (25.8%), breast (16.3%), and head & neck (15.7%). Most of the samples (77.6%) were diagnostic. FNAC was more likely to be diagnostic if performed by pathologists versus non-pathologists (OR 1.78, 95% CI 1.20-2.64), in 2013 compared to 2012 (OR 1.95, 95% CI 1.05-3.56), or performed on a deep lesion versus a subcutaneous lesion (OR 1.71, 95% CI 1.15-2.5), or if samples were taken from the head and neck (OR 2.4, 95% CI: 1.39-4.39), and abdomen (OR 2.66, 95%CI1.59-4.42) compared to those from the lymph nodes. …”
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Comparison of the Effect of MI Varnish (Fluoride Varnish Containing Amorphous Casein Phosphopeptide Calcium Sulfate) and V Varnish (Fluoride Varnish Containing Tricalcium Phosphate... by Sahar Soleimani, Katayoun Salem, Mahbube Varesi, Niloofar Farmanbar

“…Each crown was sectioned at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) and divided into buccal and lingual halves. The samples were randomly assigned to two groups: either the V or the MI varnish group. …”
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Age-related dynamics of predominant methanogenic archaea in the human gut microbiome by Rokhsareh Mohammadzadeh, Alexander Mahnert, Tejus Shinde, Christina Kumpitsch, Viktoria Weinberger, Helena Schmidt, Christine Moissl-Eichinger

“…This study was designed to explore the association of predominant methanogenic archaea within the human gut and aging. Methods Shotgun metagenomic data from the stool samples of young adults (n = 127, Age: 19–59 y), older adults (n = 86, Age: 60–99 y), and centenarians (n = 34, age: 100–109 years) were analyzed. …”
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In vitro and in vivo evaluation of photo-induced antileishmanial activity of indocyanine green-loaded nanomicelles by Shirin Jalili, Jafar Mosafer, Seyed Amin Mousavinezhad, Ameneh Sazgarnia, Mohammad Ali Mohaghegh, Mehdi Hoseini

“…Subsequently, the prepared samples’ in vitro dark toxicity and phototoxicity were assessed via the MTS assay. …”
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Exploring the association between systemic lupus erythematosus and osteonecrosis by Mendelian randomization analysis by Baochuang Qi, Jinglin Zhao, Chen Meng, Pengfei Bu, Lu Qiao Pu, Wanqiu Zhao, Chuan Li, Yongqing Xu

“…In this study, a total of 45 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPS) data associated with SLE from publicly available genome-wide association study (GIS) datasets were selected for magnetic resonance estimation using inverse-variance weighting, MR-Eagle method and weighted median method. The Cochrane Q-test, MR-Egger interception, MR-multidirectional residual and outlier methods, entrance/exit analysis and funnel plot were applied for sensitivity analysis. …”
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Focus groups reveal how threat vigilance hinders social needs screening and referrals in the emergency department by Sara G. Bybee, Natalie J. Tedford, Ernest G. Grigorian, Brenda Luther, Jia-Wen Guo, Bob Wong, Lisa Diamond, Andrea S. Wallace

“…Our sample included 32 adults (10 English-speaking and 22 Spanish-speaking). …”
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Association of ERCC2/XPD polymorphisms and the risk of head and neck carcinoma: a systematic review, meta-analysis, trial sequential analysis, network analysis, and functional effe... by Mohammad Moslem Imani, Ali Ashabi, Farzad Rezaei, Atefe Saffar Shahroudi, Sadegh Kashkouli, Edris Sadeghi, Masoud Sadeghi

“…Future studies should also aim to minimize the impact of confounding factors and heterogeneity to ensure more accurate results.…”
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Effectiveness and feasibility of family and peer challenge intervention with wearable technology on physical activity among middle schoolers in Utah: A pilot trial by Sunku Kwon, Yang Bai, Youngwon Kim, Ryan D. Burns, Timothy A. Brusseau, Wonwoo Byun

“…Further research with larger samples, longer intervention durations, and refined engagement strategies is required to more accurately evaluate the impact and feasibility of this intervention.…”
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Cytotoxicity of leachate from the final disposal of water treatment plant sludge by Mirella Bianca Gama de Almeida, Amanda Maria Dantas de Jesus, Adriane Xavier de Morais, Renata Falchete do Prado, Fabiana Alves Fiore

“…Median values show higher barium in the dry season and manganese influenced by a peak, though more widespread in the rainy season. Among the treatments evaluated, reactors containing thermally dried sludge presented the most pronounced cytotoxic effects. …”
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Evaluation of the relationship between serum lactate level and Base Deficit with the prognosis of burns in patients with severe burns by Behzad Zohrevandi, Mahan Azizzade Dobakhshari, Seyyed Mahdi Zia Ziabari, Ehsan Kazemnejhad-Leili, Jafar Saberi, Siamak Rimaz

“…Objective: The aim of this study is to determine whether serum lactate levels and base deficit can be used as prognostic tools for mortality among patients with burn injuries. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 389 patients with burns of 20% or more. …”
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Association of lipid composition with diabetic foot ulcer size and depth: a cross-sectional study on plant versus animal oils, cholesterol, and omega fatty acids by Faezeh Geravand, Ensieh Nasli-Esfahani, Mohsen Montazer, Moharam Jalalzadeh, Leila Azadbakht

“…Further research with larger sample sizes could yield more comprehensive insights.…”
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The role of pulmonary metastasectomy in patients suffering pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with lung metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Pengcheng Zhao, Pengcheng Zhao, Qiaoqi Jiang, Kang Xue, Xiaofeng Liu, Bole Tian

“…However, the present study is based on a relatively small number of patients and may include a selection bias. More multi-institutional prospective study is needed to evaluated the clinical value of pulmonary metastasectomy.…”
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Which factors related to apical radiolucency may influence its radiographic detection? A study using CBCT as reference standard by Rocharles Cavalcante Fontenele, Eduarda Helena Leandro Nascimento, Hugo Gaêta-Araujo, Laís Oliveira de Araujo Cardelli, Deborah Queiroz Freitas

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the detection rate of apical radiolucencies in 2-dimensional images using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) as the reference standard, and to determine which factors related to the apical radiolucencies and the teeth could influence its detection.Materials and MethodsThe sample consisted of exams of patients who had panoramic (PAN) and/or periapical (PERI) radiography and CBCT. …”
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Risk factors for severe dental anxiety among medical students by Janković Slobodan M., Aleksić Dragana, Bahtijari Zulfer, Jelić Anica, Klačar Jelena, Kovačević Aleksandra, Mijailović Nataša, Milovanović Olivera, Petrović Aleksandra, Radovanović Ana, Sovrlić Miroslav, Ružić-Zečević Dejana

“…Factors as changing toothbrush more frequently (OR adjusted = 0.33 [0.14; 0.76]) and having chronic disease (OR adjusted = 0.01 [0.00; 0.09]) were inversely associated with severe dental anxiety. …”
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Factor V Leiden (R506Q), Prothrombin G20210A, and MTHFR C677T Variants and Thrombophilia in Qatar Biobank Participants: A Case Control Study by Sapha Shibeeb, Nada Al-Rayashi, Nehal Shams, Tameem Hadvan, Ejaife O. Agbani, Atiyeh M. Abdallah

“…<b>Aim:</b> This study aimed to determine the prevalence of three thrombophilia-related genetic variants—factor V Leiden (FVL), prothrombin (F2) G20210A, and MTHFR C677T—in the Qatari population and their associations with self-reported thrombosis. <b>Methods:</b> We analysed samples from 408 Qatari participants [304 controls and 104 with self-reported thrombosis (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolus, or ischaemic stroke)] from the Qatar Biobank. …”
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Urgent Versus Delayed Surgical Treatment of Open Distal Radius Fractures: A Multicenter Retrospective Study by Luke Latario, MD, Matthew DeFazio, MD, Matthew Poorman, MD, Alan Shi, MD, Eric Swart, MD, Marci Jones, MD

“…Twenty-four patients went to the operating room 2 or more days from presentation or were treated nonoperatively with only 1 postoperative infection (4.2%). …”
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Research on Fault Detection Technology for Circuit Breaker Operating Mechanism Combinations Based on Deep Residual Networks by Hongping Shao, Yizhe Jiang, Jianeng Zhao, Xueteng Li, Mingzhan Zhang, Mingkun Yang, Xinyu Wang, Hao Yang

“…As a result, the simulation more accurately reflects real fault conditions, thereby enhancing the accuracy and practicality of diagnostic model outcomes. …”
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Group cohesion, motor self-efficacy, and socio-emotional skills in physical education students in a region of Spain: a descriptive study by María José García-Guillén, Antonio Castillo-Paredes, Carmen Galán-Arroyo, Jorge Rojo-Ramos

“…IntroductionUnderstanding the impact of physical activity, mobile device use, and sociodemographic variables on students' psychosocial development is key to promoting healthier and more inclusive educational environments. This study examined how factors such as gender, age, geographic location, PA, and mobile device use influence group cohesion, motor self-efficacy, frustration tolerance, and social skills in primary and secondary school students.MethodsA cross-sectional design was used with a large sample of school-aged children and adolescents. …”
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Preclinical characterization of an active immunotherapy targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide by Justin D. Boyd, Shixia Wang, Hsiao-Wen Lin, Yueh-Ting Hsieh, Yu Shuang Sun, Brett A. Thibodeaux, Hanxin Lu, Jaya Sahni, Jonathan Wiggins, Matthew S. Longo, Jeanne K. Brooks, Madeline M. Vroom, Yi-Pin Chang, Zhi Liu, Shuang Ding, Jean-Cosme Dodart

“…Achieving efficacious antibody titers via immunization could provide a more convenient and cost-effective treatment alternative to anti-CGRP monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapies. …”
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