In Vitro Accuracy of Two Different Electronic Apex Locators Under Various Conditions by Lucija Koturić Čabraja, Walter Dukić

“…Background: The purpose of this study was to analyze the accuracy of two apex locators using seven different canal irrigants. Methods: Forty multi-rooted extracted teeth were included in this study. …”
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The effect of Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Sodium hyaluronate gel on palatal wound healing: a randomized controlled clinical trial by Tugba Bulut, Nuray Ercan

“…Abstract Background This study evaluates the effect of polyvinylpyrrolidone sodium hyaluronate gel (Gelclair®) on palatal wound healing, pain, and bleeding following free gingival graft surgery (FGG). Methods Thirty-two patients undergoing FGG were randomly assigned to two groups: the test group received Gelclair® and chlorhexidine mouthwash, while the control group received only chlorhexidine. …”
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Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block versus Bier block for emergency reduction of upper limb injuries: statistical analysis plan by Philip Jones, Henry Tsao, Peter J. Snelling

“…However, the effectiveness or safety of UGSCB when performed in the emergency department (ED) is unclear. Methods SUPERB (SUPraclavicular block for Emergency Reduction versus Bier block) is a prospective open-label non-inferiority randomised controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of UGSCB versus BB for closed reduction of upper limb fractures and/or dislocations. …”
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Advancements in image classification for environmental monitoring using AI by Jinjing Zhu, Ling Li

“…However, traditional classification models face significant challenges, including high intra-class variability, overlapping class boundaries, imbalanced datasets, and environmental fluctuations caused by seasonal and lighting changes.MethodsTo overcome these limitations, this study introduces the Multi-Scale Attention-Based Environmental Classification Network (MABEC-Net), a novel deep learning framework that enhances classification accuracy, robustness, and scalability. …”
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Digital enhancement and photogrammetric recording of La Joquera Levantine rock art (Borriol, Castelló) by Inés Domingo, Peyman Javadi, Dídac Roman

“…This paper reports the technologies and methods used, the challenges faced (in terms of space available, lighting restrictions and the visual interference caused by the protective fence), and the results obtained at La Joquera rock art site as part of the 2D and 3D digital recording of the rock surface, the colour and the motifs depicted. …”
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Criticality is Associated with Future Psychotherapy Response in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder—A Pilot Study by Remko van Lutterveld, Myrthe Sterk, Cristian Spitoni, Mitzy Kennis, Sanne J. H. van Rooij, Elbert Geuze

“…We studied if brain criticality is related to future response to treatment, hypothesizing that treatment responders’ brains function closer to criticality. Methods Functional magnetic resonance imaging resting-state scans were acquired from 46 male veterans with PTSD around the start of treatment. …”
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Outcomes of footprint medialization and bone marrow stimulation in chronic retracted rotator cuff tears by Hyoung Bok Kim, Seong Hun Kim

“…Background This study compared the clinical and radiological outcomes of chronic retracted rotator cuff tears where complete footprint coverage cannot be achieved, using two treatments: footprint medialization with bone marrow stimulation and conventional incomplete repair. Methods This retrospective study included 87 patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with incomplete footprint coverage. …”
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The spatial relationship between climatic factors and air pollution in the last 10 years of Tabriz city by Fahimeh Banasaleh, Mohammad Ebrahim Ramazani, Ziba Beheshti

“…In this research, descriptive research methods drawing from meteorological and air pollution data sources were employed to investigate the spatial relationship between climatic factors and air pollution in Tabriz. …”
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12-month outcomes of ziv-aflibercept for neovascular age-related macular degeneration in eyes previously treated with aflibercept by Wajiha J Kheir, Mahdi Hassoun, Rola N Hamam, Ziad Fayez Bashshur

“…Purpose: To investigate the 12-month outcomes of ziv-aflibercept for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in eyes previously treated with aflibercept. Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients with nAMD previously treated with aflibercept for at least 12 months and subsequently transitioned to ziv-aflibercept between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2022, for a period of at least 12 months. …”
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Upright Open MRI (MRO) Evaluation of the Anatomic Effects of Yoga Postures on the Bladder Neck and Urethra by Andrew Macnab, Lynn Stothers

“…This study tested the hypothesis that open MRI scans can be obtained with sufficient detail to visualize the bladder neck and urethra. <b>Methods</b>: We scanned a volunteer subject using a 0.5 Tesla MRO Open Evo scanner to obtain axial and sagittal T2-weighted pelvic scans during poses used in yoga therapy. …”
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Potent broadly neutralizing antibodies mediate efficient antibody-dependent phagocytosis of HIV-infected cells. by Brian J Snow, Nida K Keles, Michael W Grunst, Sanath Kumar Janaka, Ryan T Behrens, David T Evans

“…Antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP) has been implicated in protection against HIV-1. However, methods for measuring ADCP currently rely on the phagocytosis of gp120- or gp41-coated beads that do not reflect physiologically relevant conformations of the viral envelope glycoprotein or the size of a virus-infected cell. …”
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Retrospective study of post-treatment 131I SPECT/CT imaging for personalizing therapy of patients with differentiated thyroid cancer by Sonya Sergieva, Teodor Sofiyanski, Bozhil Robev, Milena Dimcheva, Albena Fakirova

“…Aim: To evaluate the clinical role of post-treatment 131I SPECT/CT imaging in the management of DTC. Materials and methods: The study included 564 patients (384 women and 180 men) aged 12 to 83 years with DTC referred to our hospital between 2011 and 2021. …”
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Radiological and clinical outcomes of patients diagnosed with intraosseous ganglion cysts of the lunate treated with arthroscopic dorsal ligamento capsulodesis with or without graf... by Ömer Ayik, Serkan Bayram, Ahmet Emre Paksoy, İsmail Bülent Özçelik

“…Purpose We aimed to compare radiological and clinical results between patients diagnosed with Intraosseous ganglion cysts of the lunate (IGCL)-treated arthroscopic dorsal ligamento capsulodesis (ADLC) with or without grafting. Methods 26 patients who underwent wrist arthroscopy with the diagnosis of intraosseous ganglion cysts of the lunate were included in the study. …”
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Quality of life of patients with an advanced stage of proliferative diabetic retinopathy after application of various vitrectomy technologies by A. F. Teshev, A. V. Malyshev

“…Purpose: A comparative assessment of quality of life (QL) after the use of various vitrectomy (VE) technologies in patients with an advanced stage of proliferative diabetic retinopathy (ASPDR).Material and methods. We examined 132 patients aged 42 to 76 (average age 62.8 ± 2.4 years) who met the classification criteria of ASPDR: impossibility to estimate the area of neovascularization; the fundus of the eye in the posterior pole cannot be seen or can only partialy be seen using an ophthalmoscope; evidence of preretinal or vitreal hemorrhage in the posterior pole with an area of more than 4 optic discs and retinoschisis in the macular zone. …”
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Comparative Analysis of 2D vs. 3D Imaging in Diagnosing TMJ Disorders by Manoj Meena, Ahtesham Ahmad Qurishi, Mohammed Mahri, Amal Bajonaid, Ahmed Mostafa Ahmed Mostafa, Shorouq Mohamed Salah Mahgoub, Nilofar Nawab Jamadar

“…Imaging techniques, such as 2D radiography and 3D imaging (cone beam computed tomography [CBCT] and magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]), play a significant role in diagnosing TMJ disorders. Materials and Methods: A comparative analysis was conducted on 100 patients diagnosed with TMJ disorders. …”
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Abdominal obesity as a predictor for response to anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy in patients with diabetic macular edema by Tamer E. Wasfy, Shaimaa S. Soliman, Nehad Hawash, Elham A. Gad

“…This study aimed to assess the effect of abdominal obesity on response to anti-VEGF in patients with DME. Patients and methods The prospective study included 301 eyes of 199 diabetic patients with centrally involved DME. …”
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Single-session associative protocol for dentin hypersensitivity management: a 1-year randomized, blinded clinical study by Thayna Carolina Zeni, Poliana Maria de Faveri Cardoso, Rafael da Silva Vanolli, Márcio José Mendonça, Julio Katuhide Ueda, Veridiana Camilotti

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to establish a single-session associative protocol for non-restorative management of dentin hypersensitivity (DH).Materials and MethodsTwenty-four individuals with DH and a minimum sensitivity level of 4 on the visual analog scale (VAS) were selected. …”
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Outcomes Following In-Office Peroneal Needle Tendoscopy: A Retrospective Review by James J. Butler MB BCh BAO, Grace W. Randall BS, Taylor Wingo MD, Arianna Gianakos DO, John G. Kennedy MD, MCh, MMSc, FFSEM, FRCS (Orth)

“…Category: Arthroscopy; Sports Introduction/Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective review is to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes following In-Office peroneal Needle Tendoscopy for peroneal tendon dysfunction. Methods: Chart review was conducted to identify patients who underwent In-Office Peroneal Needle Tendoscopy with a minimum of 1-year follow-up. …”
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Laser Guard: Efficiently Detecting Laser-Based Physical Adversarial Attacks in Autonomous Driving by Lijun Chi, Mounira Msahli

“…Specifically, preprocessing methods are used to approximate the laser-perturbed areas, followed by a statistics-based strategy to determine abnormalities in the given samples. …”
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The Photo- and Phonosensitivity Avoidance Behavior Scales: Evaluating Clinical Utility in Pediatric Primary Chronic Headache by Allison M. Smith, Megan N. Silvia, Hannah Rogan, Alyssa A. Lebel

“…This study aimed to confirm each of their factor structures in a new sample and enhance their clinical utility. <b>Methods</b>: A sample of 176 youth (aged 8–17) with a primary chronic headache diagnosis completed the PHOTO-SABS and PHONO-SABS as part of their multidisciplinary evaluation in a pediatric headache clinic. …”
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