RENAL DENERVATION: IMPACT OF ANATOMY ON PROCEDURE OUTCOME by TATIANA Y. Chichkova, SERGEY E. Mamchur, MARIA P. Romanova, EGOR A. Khomenko, ALEXANDR Y. Ivanov

“…To evaluate early and long-term results of renal denervation in patients with resistant arterial hypertension and different anatomy of renal arter-ies as compared to those who underwent a conser-vative treatment.Materials and Methods. We recruited 53 con-secutive patients with resistant hypertension (25 males and 28 females, median age 54 (interquartile range 43-66) years). …”
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Female anterior wall onlay urethroplasty with lower lip buccal mucosal graft: Importance of the laterally extended incision by Maryam Emami, Pejman Shadpour, Koosha Kamali, Nima Narimani, Jalil Hosseini

“…Objective: To describe the outcome of female anterior wall (pubic side) onlay urethroplasty with buccal mucosal graft using laterally extended surgical dissection in patients with previously failed minimally invasive techniques. Methods: From January 2016 to April 2018, 17 symptomatic patients with previously failed minimally invasive procedures were enrolled in the study. …”
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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) G8790A Gene Polymorphism as a Risk Factor for Essential Hypertension by Nazaul Husna, Donny Nauphar, Tiar Masykuroh Pratamawati

“…Aims: The purpose of this study is to determine whether the ACE2 G8790A gene polymorphism in Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia, is associated with an increased risk of essential hypertension. Methods: This is a case-control study conducted at the Talun Health Center, Cirebon Regency, April-August 2024, involving 30 essential hypertensive patients and 30 healthy controls. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of holographic data storage literature by K. Kumar, R. Parameswaran

“…The present paper aims to evaluate the current international research trends in Holographic Data Storage (HDS) and produce a graphical mapping of co-authorship and countries.Methods. The major outputs of the dataset were authors, document type, publication, institution, nation, and citations. …”
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Retinoblastoma Morphology after Local Chemotherapy by S. V. Saakyan, I. P. Khoroshilova-Maslova, S. S. Tadevosyan, A. Yu. Tsygankov, G. P. Zakharova, O. A. Ivanova, O. G. Panteleeva, A. A. Zharua

“…Determine the nature of tumor regression and possible complications associated with the retinotoxic effect of melphalan and carboplatin with local chemotherapy.Methods. A histological analysis of 19 enucleated eyes from 19 patients with retinoblastoma was performed after combined organ-preserving treatment, including systemic chemotherapy and local chemotherapy in various doses. …”
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A Novel Four-Gene Prognostic Signature as a Risk Biomarker in Cervical Cancer by Jun Wang, Hua Zheng, Yatian Han, Geng Wang, Yanbin Li

“…The aim of this study was to identify novel prognostic biomarkers for CC. Methods. RNA-Seq data from four Gene Expression Omnibus datasets (GSE5787, GSE6791, GSE26511, and GSE63514) were used to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between CC and normal cervical tissues. …”
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Prevalence of Vertical Root Fractures in a University Endodontics Program versus a Private Endodontics Office by Berit Ek, Stefan Zweig, Ramon G. Roges, Yaara Berdan, Rafael A. Roges, Ayman Abulhamael, Abrar Kutbi, Alaa W. Alqutub, Osama S. Alothmani, Amna Y. Siddiqui

“…Methods and Materials. This retrospective study looked at the prevalence of VRF in patient records at UEP and a PP. …”
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Project and design culture in the professional activities of fine arts teachers by Jialong Wang

“…It was determined that the project-design culture of a fine art teacher is a specific form of manifestation of mental-cognitive activity that integrates various thinking operations (manifestations of cognitive-intellectual activity) that integrates (combines) various types of thinking operations (cognition, elements of intellectual activity) that are focused on the formation of a special project idea, making optimal decisions within the scope of project-creative tasks, selecting adequate materials and methods of reflection and visualization, planning and forecasting of the artistic process in professional activity, taking into account the specifics of the project situation and the potential of technical aesthetics. …”
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DermViT: Diagnosis-Guided Vision Transformer for Robust and Efficient Skin Lesion Classification by Xuejun Zhang, Yehui Liu, Ganxin Ouyang, Wenkang Chen, Aobo Xu, Takeshi Hara, Xiangrong Zhou, Dongbo Wu

“…Our experimental results show that DermViT significantly outperforms existing methods in terms of classification accuracy (86.12%, a 7.8% improvement over ViT-Base) and number of parameters (40% less than ViT-Base) on the ISIC2018 and ISIC2019 datasets. …”
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Development of a Game-Based Learning: Airfield Lighting System Simulator Using Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality by Direstu Amalia, Viktor Suryan, Virma Septiani, Yeti Komalasari, Rio Rizko, Adha Febriansyah, Siti Salbiah Ristumanda, Muhammad Kristiawan, Oke Hendra

“…Practically, AIRLIT provides a valuable tool for ALS learning, addressing the limitations of traditional practical training methods. …”
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Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Segmentation of a Falx Cerebri Calcification on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: A Case Report by Julien Issa, Alexandre Chidiac, Paul Mozdziak, Bartosz Kempisty, Barbara Dorocka-Bobkowska, Katarzyna Mehr, Marta Dyszkiewicz-Konwińska

“…In conclusion, further research is needed to improve AI-driven methods for accurately identifying and measuring intracranial calcifications. …”
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Initial experience of pure robotic single incision TME with SST technique for middle-low rectal cancer using the da Vinci SP system by Choi Nim, Kuok Chi Ian

“…The da Vinci single port SP system is a brand-new platform with its special design, making surgical suture in narrow space feasible. Methods: From June 2024 to October 2024, three male patients with average body-mass index of 22.1 ​kg/m2 successfully underwent pure robotic single-incision total mesorectal excision (TME) using the rectal stump transabdominal purse string and single stapled anastomosis technique (SST). …”
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A step-by-step roadmap for the development and deployment of an electronic health record sidecar application that tracks patient outcomes: The RA PRO dashboard by Gabriela Schmajuk, Catherine Nasrallah, Beth Berrean, Jonathan Prugh, Cherish Wilson, Alicia Hamblin, Cammie Young, Lindsay Jacobsohn, Julia Kay, Jing Li, Emma Kersey, Meera Subash, Sara Murray, Jinoos Yazdany

“…Methods We describe the technical design and implementation of the RA PRO dashboard; report clinic workflow adaptations to incorporate this new technology; and discuss the resources required and challenges encountered in maintaining this application. …”
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3D EEG and Clinical Evidence of Brain Dying. Preliminary Report by M. Drobný, B. Drobná Sániová, S. Učňová, G. Sobolová, R. Koyš, C. Machado, Ya. Machado

“…Neurophysiological testing using electroencephalography and evoked potentials — somatosensory evoked potentials and brainstem auditory evoked potential could have been helpful in the final diagnostic brain death conclusion, but the diagnostic accuracy of these methods in the last years has revealed controversies. …”
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Robotic-assisted colorectal surgery in colorectal cancer management: a narrative review of clinical efficacy and multidisciplinary integration by Engeng Chen, Li Chen, Wei Zhang

“…By incorporating cutting-edge technologies and personalized treatment methods, robotic-assisted surgery is prepared to become a cornerstone in future of CRC management, with the potential to significantly improve both survival outcomes and patient quality of life.…”
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Mapping the current trends and hotspots of extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's disease: a bibliometric analysis by Xiaolian Xing, Xiaolian Xing, Hongwei Liu, Minheng Zhang, Yang Li

“…Although the investigation of EVs in AD is a relatively recent endeavor, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of this rapidly growing field has yet to be conducted.MethodsThis study aims to elucidate and synthesize the relationship between EVs and AD, offering critical insights to guide future research and expand therapeutic possibilities. …”
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Electrophysiology in neuropathic pain: a bibliometric analysis and literature review by Yidan Cui, Chen Lv, Wenjian Yan, Lidan Zhang, Ning Sun, Xin Zhang, Zhen Zhong

“…In this study, we used bibliometric analysis and systematic review to clarify technological breakthrough directions and facilitate the development of electrophysiological phenotype-based precision diagnostics.MethodsLiterature was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC). …”
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Imaging features of CT and MR in hepatic perivascular epithelioid cell tumor: case series and literature review by Ning Li, Hui Liu, Jing Chen, Yu Kang, Jing Zhou, Janhua Wang

“…ObjectiveTo retrospectively analyze the clinical and imaging data of 4 patients with hepatic PEComa of different pathological grades, and to review relevant literature, aiming to enhance clinical awareness of this disease and provide support for preoperative diagnosis.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 4 cases of patients with hepatic PEComa who were confirmed by surgery and biopsy in our hospital. …”
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Global trends and prospects related to macrophage in chronic kidney disease: a bibliometric analysis by Yuxin Hu, Yaoxian Wang, Hanzhang Hong, Yexin Chen, Qinjie Zhou, Gegongming Zhu, Jingyi Tang, Weijing Liu, Lin Wang

“…To further understand the research hotspots and development trends regarding the relationship between macrophages and CKD, the role of macrophages in the occurrence and progression of CKD was summarized by bibliometrics in this study.Material and Methods We collected the studies relevant the role of macrophages in CKD from the Web of Science Core Collection, which included 1332 relevant studies from Jan 1st, 2004 to Jul 6th, 2023 in WoSCC. …”
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Stationary thermal-gas-dynamics of flows in the cylinder and exhaust system of a piston engine by L. V. Plotnikov, V. A. Shurupov, V. A. Slednev, D. A. Davydov, D. N. Krasilnikov

“…To evaluate the influence of the exhaust manifold design on gas dynamics and heat transfer of stationary, turbulent gas flows in the cylinder and the exhaust system of a reciprocating internal combustion engine for different boundary conditions based on physical and mathematical modeling.METHODS. The study of gas dynamics and heat transfer of flows was carried out using the CFD approach in specialized Russian-made software. …”
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