A novel arterial coupler with non-return snap-fit connection approach optimized arterial end-to-end anastomotic technique: An experimental study by Hong-Bo Guo, Mo-Fei Wang, Ren-Qi Yin, Kang-Kang Zhi

“…Success rate, blood loss, anastomotic time, clamp time, total operation time, and patency rate were recorded. …”
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Unusual Extramedullary Plasmacytoma: A Rare but Possible Cause of Lymphadenopathy in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia by S. P. Chantepie, Q. Cabrera, J. B. Mear, V. Salaun, E. Lechapt-Zalcman, M. Macro

“…We present here a rare case of CLL patient who developed progressive bilateral cervical lymph node and bilateral tonsillar hypertrophy. CLL front-line therapy was ineffective leading to adenectomy and diagnosis of concomitant extramedullary plasmacytoma. …”
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Trade Openness and Poverty Reduction in South Africa by Glenda Maluleke, Nomfundo Vacu-Nqila

“…The study estimated four models, that is, an income-based model and a consumption-based model using two measures of trade openness which are total trade and exports as a percentage of GDP. For the income-based model 1, the findings confirmed that trade openness has a long-run negative impact on the poverty rate, while it has no significant impact in the short run. …”
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Effect of Electroacupuncture at Changqiang on Expression of PSD-95 and CREB in Hippocampus CA1 Region of FMRI Knockout Mice by Lanfang CHEN, Xuejun ZHANG, Dong LIN, Shugui LAI, Qianru HUANG, Qiang WU

“…The learning and memory ability of rats in each group were observed by using Morris water maze, and the PSD-95 and CREB protein expression in hippocampus CA1 region were detected by immunohistochemical techniques.Results:Compared with the model group and the non-acupoint group, the escape latency in Changqiang group was decreased significantly (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05), the ratio of swimming distance in platform quadrant to total swimming distance was increased (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05), and the PSD-95 and CREB protein expression in hippocampus CA1 region were increased respectively (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05).Conclusion:Electroacupuncture at Changqiang can improve the learning and memory ability in FMR1 knockout mice, and the mechanism may be related to the regulation of PSD-95 and CREB protein expression in hippocampus CA1 region.…”
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Safety profile of sacituzumab govitecan in patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Maria Inez Dacoregio, Isabella Michelon, Caio Ernesto do Rego Castro, Francisco Cezar Aquino de Moraes, Guilherme Rossato de Almeida, Lis Victória Ravani, Maysa Vilbert, Ricardo Lima Barros Costa

“…However, it has also been accompanied by significant toxicity. Thus, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and tolerability of SG in this patient population. …”
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Voriconazole Pharmacokinetics Administered at 4 mg/kg IM and IV in Nursehound Sharks (<i>Scyliorhinus stellaris</i>) Under Human Care by Daniela Cañizares-Cooz, Daniel García-Párraga, Sonia Rubio-Langre, Teresa Encinas, Pablo Morón-Elorza

“…These results support the administration of IV and IM voriconazole in sharks; however, additional studies on toxicity and pharmacodynamics are necessary. Moreover, further research on the susceptibility of fungal pathogens affecting elasmobranchs is needed to establish an optimal dosing regimen for IM voriconazole in the treatment of mycosis in sharks.…”
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Chromogranin A: From Laboratory to Clinical Aspects of Patients with Neuroendocrine Tumors by Paola Di Giacinto, Francesca Rota, Laura Rizza, Davide Campana, Andrea Isidori, Andrea Lania, Andrea Lenzi, Paolo Zuppi, Roberto Baldelli

“…In a phase II trial, pasireotide shows efficacy and tolerability in the treatment of patients with advanced NETs, whose symptoms of carcinoid syndrome were resistant to octreotide LAR. …”
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Ozone therapy as support in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer. A case report by Isidro Matos Lamote, Jorge Enrique Rodríguez León, Carlos García Arencibia, Maydelin Pérez Reina

“…In the absence of satisfactory evolution, new debridement was performed, with amputation of the third and fourth toes of the left foot; the initial treatment was resumed, this time combined with local and rectal ozone therapy. …”
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The Borehole Water Intakes Mathematical Models with a Branched and Circular Connection Schemes for Prefabricated Water Conduits by V. V. Veremenyuk, V. V. Ivashechkin, V. I. Krytskaya

“…Borehole water intakes of underground water are widely used for water supply of agricultural towns, urban settlements, small and large cities and megacities. …”
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Writing (at) the End: Thomas Pynchon’s Bleeding Edge by Brian Chappell

“…This essay focuses on how this move transpires in Bleeding Edge, a novel that presents, potentially, the culmination of historical-eschatological movements toward reduction and domination. But the novel concludes with an extended meditation on family love and female friendship, in a way that conveys Pynchon’s source of hope. …”
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Insights on the utilisation of tissue culture to aid new breeding techniques for cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) improvement by Malizukiswe Vincent Vacu, Promise Sifiso Nzama, Muyiwa Seyi Adegbaju

“…Although cowpea exhibits tolerance to drought, it is notably sensitive to salinity stress and biotic agents. …”
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Interaction among Cells of Bone, Immune System, and Solid Tumors Leads to Bone Metastases by Ilaria Roato

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Preconception diet quality and modified natural cycle in vitro fertilisation outcomes by Janine P.M. Faessen, Irene Homminga, Marion E.C. Buso, Ruxandra A. Nagy, Jannie van Echten-Arends, Edith J.M. Feskens, Uwe J.F. Tietge, Annemieke Hoek, Elske M. Brouwer-Brolsma

“…Higher DHD2015 adherence was linked to a reduced probability of achieving an ongoing pregnancy (HR = 0.77, 95%CI: 0.62–0.96), live birth (HR = 0.78, 95%CI: 0.62–0.98), and showed a non-significant trend towards a lower probability of a positive pregnancy test (HR = 0.85, 95%CI: 0.71–1.01). …”
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High-Electron-Mobility SiGe on Sapphire Substrate for Fast Chipsets by Hyun Jung Kim, Yeonjoon Park, Hyung Bin Bae, Sang H. Choi

“…NASA Langley has successfully grown highly ordered single crystal rhombohedral epitaxy using an atomic alignment of the [111] direction of cubic SiGe on top of the [0001] direction of the sapphire basal plane. …”
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A Case Report of Monkeypox in a 4-Year-Old Boy from the DR Congo: Challenges of Diagnosis and Management by Anna Korsgaard Eltvedt, Michael Christiansen, Anja Poulsen

“…Lack of knowledge about the disease among health personnel plays an important role, as well as access to diagnostic tools is limited. Treatment of MP is for now symptomatic. …”
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风与地震作用下平面索网幕墙系统的动力性能研究 by 王国威, 张鹏, 张明, 卢文胜

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Magnetic Seizure Therapy for Unipolar and Bipolar Depression: A Systematic Review by Eric Cretaz, André R. Brunoni, Beny Lafer

“…MST might prove to be a valuable tool in the treatment of mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder. …”
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Cost–effectiveness of cetuximab combined with radiotherapy versus radiotherapy alone in locally advanced head and neck cancer in Spain by Ruth Alvarez Cabellos, Jon Cacicedo, Susana Redondo Capafons, Heidi De los Santos Real, Miriam Brines Julian, Dario Rubio-Rodriguez, Carlos Rubio-Terres

Pequeño homenaje al maestro Raimundo Llanio Navarro by Alfredo Darío Espinosa Brito

“…A partir de la experiencia personal del autor de este homenaje, con el profesor Raimundo Llanio Navarro, primero como alumno y luego por una amistad ininterrumpida durante unas cinco décadas, se hace una serie de consideraciones de la dimensión de verdadero maestro de quien fuera un magnífico ser humano, cuya obra es tan cercana a todos los profesionales de las ciencias médicas, incluyendo a los cienfuegueros. …”
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The utilization of the multimodal immunotherapy for the opsoclonus–myoclonus syndrome can reduce relapses and permanent neurological sequelae by Fang He, Miriam Kessi, Ciliu Zhang, Jing Peng, Fei Yin, Lifen Yang

“…Besides, the combination of the intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP, which was switched to intravenous dexamethasone later) plus rituximab was utilized for one (16.67%) case and the combination of the IVIG and IVMP for one (16.67%) patient. Total numbers of the therapies used comprised of dual therapy (33.33%), triple therapy (50.00%), and other multiple agents (16.67%). …”
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