Application of surgical magnet instruments for diagnosis and pulling out of ferromagnetic foreign bodies of abdominal cavity in the battle gun–shot trauma by O. Yu. Usenko, І. A. Lurin, K. V. Gumenuk, V. V. Nehoduiko, P. M. Mikhaylusov, A. P. Ryzhenko, R. V. Saliutin

“…To determine the possibility and expediency of application of ferromagnetic instruments for diagnosis and pulling out of the abdominal cavity foreign bodies in the battle gun–shot trauma, including application of miniinvasive technologies. Materials and methods. In the investigation 154 patients took part, including 110 (71.4%) with application of open laparotomy access, аnd 44 (28.6%) – using laparoscopic technologies. …”
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Individualized prediction of stroke-associated pneumonia for patients with acute ischemic stroke by Lulu Zhang, Qi Wang, Qi Wang, Yidan Li, Qi Fang, Xiang Tang

“…We aimed to establish an easy-to-use model for predicting SAP.MethodsTwo hundred seventy-five acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients were enrolled, and 73 (26.55%) patients were diagnosed with SAP. …”
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Combining video and GPS-tracking to study the spatial foraging distribution of a single-prey loading seabird by Ruben C. Fijn, Wouter Courtens, Bas W.R. Engels, Emiel E. van Loon, Judy Shamoun-Baranes

“…In this pilot study we present a novel approach to combine two established methods to study seabird foraging ecology, providing a powerful and cost-effective tool to study the distribution of prey items available to seabirds. …”
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Radiomics Analysis of Whole-Kidney Non-Contrast CT for Early Identification of Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 1–3 by Guirong Zhang, Pan Zhang, Yuwei Xia, Feng Shi, Yuelang Zhang, Dun Ding

“…Methods: This retrospective study involved 1099 CKD patients (stages 1–3) and 1099 healthy participants who underwent NCCT. …”
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Population pharmacokinetics and dosing optimization of imipenem in Chinese elderly patients by Jing Wang, Qiu Fang, Xuemei Luo, Lu Jin, Huaijun Zhu, Huaijun Zhu

“…ObjectivesTo assess the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of imipenem in a retrospective cohort of hospitalized Chinese older patients.MethodsA population pharmacokinetic (PPK) model was constructed utilizing a nonlinear mixed-effects modeling approach. …”
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Astigmatism Associated with Allergic Conjunctivitis in Urban School Children by Yangho Kim, Inbo Oh, Jiho Lee, Chang Sun Sim, Yeon Suh Oh, Ju-Hyang Lee

“…We first examined the association of an ocular refractive error with allergic conjunctivitis in school children and then examined this association in children attending a suburban school and an urban school. Methods. We enrolled 426 children attending a primary school in a suburban area and 550 children attending a primary school in an urban area which had a higher level of air pollution. …”
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A Formal Fuzzy Concept-Based Approach for Association Rule Discovery with Optimized Time and Storage by Gamal F. Elhady, Haitham Elwahsh, Maazen Alsabaan, Mohamed I. Ibrahem, Ebtesam Shemis

“…However, classical ARM methods face significant limitations, including the generation of misleading rules during data-to-formal-context mapping and poor handling of heterogeneous data types such as linguistic, continuous, and imprecise data. …”
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Do upper third molars provide more accurate age estimation in the adult based on the pulp-to-tooth ratio than lower third molars? A cone-beam CT study by Salah A. Al-Omoush, Abeer Alhadidi, Awni Al-Kayed, Hamza Saoud, Firas Alsoleihat

“…Aim: This study aims at using the mesio-distal (MD) pulp-to-tooth ratio taken at the cervix of upper third molars (UM3) to estimate age at the time of radiographic imaging. Materials and Methods: A set of 135 Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) radiographs of UM3s for a random sample of 135 Jordanian adults (65 females, 70 males; age range = 18–63 years, mean age = 34.4 years, SD = 11.2 years) were used. …”
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Effect of NaCl concentration on stability of high internal phase emulsions of insoluble fiber from rice bran/soybean protein isolate by LONG Zhao, XUE Jing, WANG Zhixiao, XU Jucai, FU Xiangjin

“…ObjectiveThis paper aims to broaden the application of insoluble dietary fiber from rice bran (RBIDF) in food.MethodsThe impact of NaCl concentration (ranging from 0 to 100 mmol/L) on the stability of high internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) co-stabilized by RBIDF and soybean protein isolate at pH 2, with RBIDF additions of 0.20 and 0.30 g/100 g, was studied by analyzing ζ-potential, particle size distribution, rheological properties, visual appearance, and freeze-thaw stability.ResultsAll emulsions under different NaCl concentrations exhibited robust gel-like network structures. …”
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Usability of the evidence-based Japanese integrative medicine (eJIM) information site: analysis with focus group discussion and internet survey on the general population by Yoshiharu Motoo, Keiko Yukawa, Kazuho Hisamura, Ichiro Arai

“…The present study aimed to assess the usability of the eJIM website from the viewpoint of the general population. Methods: We held a focus group discussion with 12 persons in November 2016, conducted an Internet survey of 1107 people (general population) in February 2017, and assessed their understanding of basic concepts of complementary and alternative medicine and usefulness of the contents after browsing the eJIM website. …”
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Morphological, cytogenetic and biochemical studies on the effects of zinc oxide in bulk form vs the nanoprepared form as fertilizers on Pisum sativum L. plant. by Safaa, M. Saleh, Nahla, O.M.Ehsan, Rania, T. Ali, Emad, A. Abdeldaym, Abd-Elwahab, M. Mahmoud, Thoria, R. Mohamed

“…The new introduced nano zinc preparations should be evaluated and revised for their safety usage in agriculture. Methods: in this work the zinc oxide fertilizer in naturally bulk form is used as positive control to visualize effect of zinc oxide in nano form in different concentrations (50, 100 & 200ppm) on Pisum sativum plant. …”
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Lower Limb Home Exercises with the Use of a Prototype Exercise Robot for Continuous Passive Movement in People with Tetraparesis in the Long-Term Fol... by Bartosz Wnuk, Damian Ziaja, Michał Buczek, Krzysztof Ziaja, Marcin Banyś

“…One of the major risk factors for its development is long-term sitting or standing in prolonged unchanged position and the nature performed work.Study aim: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of lower limb home exercises limb with the use of the Bella Vena robot following disease onset causing tetraparesis in long-term observation.Materials and methods: A group of 15 patients (43.80 14.97 years) was enrolled in the study. …”
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Efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) combined with sinuvertebral nerve ablation versus PELD for low back pain in lumbar disc herniation by Yanjun Huang, Shangshu Wei, Shuyue Yang, Yanzhu Shen, Haoning Ma, Ping Yi, Xiangsheng Tang

“…The efficacy of endoscopic radiofrequency ablation in enhancing PELD for the treatment of LBP in patients with LDH remains unclear. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted on LDH patients with concomitant LBP treated at the Spinal Surgery Department, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, from June 2020 to June 2023. …”
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Evaluating YOLOv8-Based Distance Estimation: A Comparison of OpenCV and Coordinate Attention Weighting in Blind Navigation Systems by Erwin Syahrudin, Ema Utami, Anggit Dwi Hartanto, Suwanto Raharjo

“… Background: Recent developments in assistive technologies for the visually impaired have increasingly utilized computer vision techniques for real-time distance estimation. …”
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Effect of botulinum toxin A on pain, bite force, and satisfaction of patients with bruxism: A randomized single-blind clinical trial comparing two protocols by Juliana Alves da Silva Ramalho, Luiz Felipe Palma, Karen Muller Ramalho, Tamara Kerber Tedesco, Susana Morimoto

“…Purpose: The current study aims to evaluate bite force, perception of orofacial pain, and treatment satisfaction of patients with bruxism using two protocols of botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injections. Material and Methods: Two groups of patients seeking bruxism treatment and presenting bilateral orofacial pain of muscle origin were randomly created according to BTX-A injection sites: masseter muscle only, bilaterally (3 points in each muscle, 10 U per point), and masseter and temporal muscles (3 points in each masseter muscle and 2 points in each temporal muscle, 10 U per point). …”
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Advances in research on the relationship between mitochondrial dysfunction and osteoporosis: a bibliometric study from 2014 to 2024 by Yun-song Zhang, Jia-nan Yu, Ming-ze Han, Bin Si, Zhen-hua Li, Ji-cheng Han

“…Emerging evidence indicates that mitochondrial dysfunction plays a crucial role in its pathogenesis, though a comprehensive analysis of research trends and therapeutic potential is lacking.MethodsWe conducted a bibliometric analysis of 780 articles from the Web of Science Core Collection (2014–2024) using CiteSpace and VOSviewer to visualize research trends, collaboration networks, and emerging hotspots.ResultsAnnual publications showed a significant upward trend, with China and the United States as leading contributors. …”
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Inventory of birds in the Peruvian Amazon: Case of lake Cuipari by José Seijas-Díaz, Karla Martell, Juan Schrader, Manuel Navas-Vásquez, Enrique Barbachán-Ruales, Jessica Cabel-Rabines

“…This study aimed to inventory bird species and assess the ecotourism potential of the area. Using visual and auditory census methods within a 4 km radius around the lake, invasive techniques were avoided to minimize the impact on the birds. …”
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Comprehensive retrospect and future perspective on bacteriophage and cancer by Zhong Liping, Yu Sheng, Wu Yinhang, Song Yifei, Huang Jiaqun, Yu Xiaojian, Han Shuwen, Zhuang Jing

“…Objective To summarize the research hotspots and trends in the field of bacteriophage and cancer. Methods The downloaded articles were searched from the Web of Science Core Collection database from January 2008 to June 2023. …”
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RNA m7G methylation regulators and targets significantly contribute to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Chenyu Zhu, Luyi Tan, Xinyu Zhang, Wenli Cheng, Min Li, Yibo Chen, Wenjuan Zhang

“…In this study, the combined roles of m7G methylation regulators were explored in COPD for the first time by integrated bioinformatic methods. The machine algorithms screened 7 disease signature genes relevant to clinical indicators, including CYFIP2, EIF3D, EIF4G3, GEMIN5, METTL1, SNUPN and NCBP2, and METTL1 was related to the progression in COPD. …”
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Adipofascial perforator flaps: Its role in reconstruction of soft-tissue defects of lower leg and ankle by Deepak Nanda, Shamendra Anand Sahu, Durga Karki, Sanjay Kumar, Amrita Mandal

“…We evaluate the use of perforator-based adipofascial flap in small-to-medium-sized soft-tissue defects in the lower limb. Patients and Methods: After localisation of perforators along the major axial vessels in the lower limb using handheld Doppler, adipofascial flap based on the nearest best perforator of anterior tibial artery, posterior tibial artery and peroneal artery was raised to cover soft-tissue defect in 21 patients. …”
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