Ultrasound-guided selective supraclavicular nerve block combined with modified clavipectoral fascial plane block for midshaft clavicule fracture surgery: a case report by Fei Jiang, Na-na Li, Yong Yang, Di Liu

“…Abstract Background Conventional anesthesia for clavicular fracture surgery poses significant challenges. General anesthesia risks pulmonary complications, while traditional nerve blocks may cause diaphragmatic paralysis or motor impairment. …”
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Two fatal cases of anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 antibody (anti-MDA5) rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease (RP-ILD): Exploring pitfalls and differences by Dina Ismail, Fatema Ezzy, Bibi Ayesha

“…Introduction: Rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease (RP-ILD) poses a critical challenge in clinical practice, characterized by nonspecific symptoms that rapidly progress to respiratory failure despite intensive management. …”
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Management of a rare bilateral maxillary first molar with six canals using a cone-beam computed tomography: Report of two cases by Aishwarya D. Jain, Nimisha Chinmay Shah, Abhya Jain, Shreya S. Volety

“…The complex morphology of pulp cavities, particularly in multi-rooted teeth, poses a persistent challenge for the success of endodontic therapy. …”
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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as a key tool in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma: a case report in an elderly patient with extreme blood pressure variability by H. A. Nati-Castillo, Jhan S. Saavedra T., Luis Alfonso Valderrama, Esteban Ortiz-Prado, Juan S. Izquierdo-Condoy

“…Its clinical variability poses a significant diagnostic challenge, delaying appropriate interventions–particularly in resource-limited settings.Case presentationWe report the case of a 73-years-old male who arrived at the emergency department exhibiting chest pain, palpitations, marked blood pressure fluctuations without clinical signs of tachycardia, and excessive sweating, initially suggesting a potential coronary event. …”
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Clinical and dermoscopic assessment of angiosarcoma: a diagnostic classification for early detection by Vincenzo De Giorgi, Biancamaria Zuccaro, Giovanni Cecchi, Gabriella Perillo, Ignazio Stanganelli, Piero Covarelli

“…The identification of CMA poses a diagnostic dilemma for clinicians, as its clinical presentation often overlaps with other benign and malignant dermatological conditions. …”
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Assessment Of COVID-19 Positive Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction During The COVID-19 Pandemic by Hakan Duman, Handan Duman

“…The length of hospital stay was also longer in the COVID-19-positive group (P < .001).Conclusion: The findings of increased thrombus burden, prolonged pain-to-balloon time, and extended hospital stays among COVID-19-positive patients underscore the adverse cardiovascular effects of COVID-19. Delayed hospital presentation of patients with cardiovascular symptoms during the pandemic poses a challenge for timely diagnosis and management of critical cardiovascular conditions.…”
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Follow-up evaluation of long COVID syndrome in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection by Sezin Hoşgel Sevdimbaş, Ayşe Seza İnal, Ferit Kuşcu, Behice Kurtaran, Aslıhan Candevir, Yeşim Taşova, Süheyla Kömür

“…Conclusions: Long COVID poses a significant ongoing health concern, particularly for patients who require intensive care during acute COVID-19. …”
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Ureterovaginal fistula after hysterectomy with double-J stent misplacement into the inferior vena cava: a case report by Nasibeh Hasani, Amir Afyouni, Ahmadreza Haddadi

“…However, rare complications such as stent misplacement into vascular structures can occur, posing significant risks. The case presented herein highlights an exceedingly rare complication of stent misplacement into the inferior vena cava during the management of a vesicovaginal fistula, emphasizing the importance of prompt recognition and multidisciplinary intervention. …”
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Rapid enrichment and SERS detection of fenitrothion and methyl parathion in vegetable and fruit juices using a dual-functionalized microneedle by Mengping Zhang, Hui Pan, Yafen Zeng, Xiao Meng, Wenwen Chen, Meng Jin, Hua Shao, Haiyan Wei, Cuijuan Wang

“…Fenitrothion and methyl parathion residues pose significant public health risks. Efficiently extracting and real-time detecting pesticide residues in complex matrices remains challenging. …”
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Long-lasting sex-specific alteration in left ventricular cardiac transcriptome following gamma and simGCRsim radiation by Roksana Zakharyan, Siras Hakobyan, Agnieszka Brojakowska, Suren Davitavyan, Ani Stepanyan, Tamara Sirunyan, Gisane Khachatryan, Mary K. Khlgatian, Malik Bisserier, Shihong Zhang, Susmita Sahoo, Lahouaria Hadri, Venkata Naga Srikanth Garikipati, Arsen Arakelyan, David A. Goukassian

“…Sex and post-IR time points had the greatest influence on gene expression, surpassing the IR-type effects. …”
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Quality of life 1 year after uterine artery embolization vs hysterectomy for symptomatic adenomyosis (QUESTA study) by Lisa M. Trommelen, Annika Semmler, Annefleur M. deBruijn, Marissa Harmsen, Marieke Smink, Petra F. Janssen, Ilse vanRooij, Jeroen vanBavel, Peggy Geomini, Jacques W. M. Maas, Celine M. Radder, Paul vanKesteren, Janet Kwee, Erica Bakkum, Marleen deLange, Robert A. deLeeuw, Freek Groenman, Velja Mijatovic, Anne Timmermans, Rutger Lely, Armand Lamers, Douwe Vos, Gretel vanHoecke, Otto Elgersma, Huib A. A. M. vanVliet, Lonneke S. F. Yo, Andries R. H. Twijnstra, Frank W. Jansen, Catharina S. P. vanRijswijk, Han Kruimer, Carroll M. E. S. N. Tseng, Sjors Coppus, Mark Arntz, Aloys F. J. Wust, Joost G. A. M. Blomjous, Laurens vanBoven, Alexander Venmans, Jos W. R. Twisk, Judith A. F. Huirne, Paul N. M. Lohle, Wouter J. K. Hehenkamp

“…Our objective is to evaluate the non‐inferiority of UAE compared with hysterectomy in improving health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) for symptomatic adenomyosis, 1 year post‐treatment. Material and Methods This multicenter randomized controlled trial was converted into a prospective cohort study. …”
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Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Heavy Metals in Wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) Grown in Soils Irrigated with Paper Mill Effluent by Mohssen Elbagory, Amal Zayed, Nagwa El-Khateeb, Sahar El-Nahrawy, Alaa El-Dein Omara, Ibrahim Mohamed, Marwa Yasien Helmy Elbyaly, Mahmoud El-Sharkawy, Jogendra Singh, Ana Dzaja, Boro Mioč, Ivan Širić

“…Unregulated irrigation with partially industrial effluents may lead to heavy metal contamination in crops and pose significant human health risks, especially in developing countries like India. …”
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Persistent accumulation of therapy-induced senescent cells: an obstacle to long-term cancer treatment efficacy by Jingjing Luo, Tongxu Sun, Zhenghui Liu, Yangfan Liu, Junjiang Liu, Shimeng Wang, Xueke Shi, Hongmei Zhou

“…Therapy-induced senescence (TIS) can act as a barrier against tumor growth by halting cell proliferation in the short term, but the long-term persistence of therapy-induced senescent (TISnt) cells may pose a significant challenge in cancer management. …”
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Striking mycotoxin tolerance and zearalenone elimination capacity of the decaying wood associated yeast Sugiyamaella novakii (Trichomonascaceae) by Lajos Acs-Szabo, Walter P. Pfliegler, Szilvia Kovács, Cintia Adácsi, Hanna V. Rácz, Enikő Horváth, László A. Papp, Katalin Pappné Murvai, Szabina Király, Ida Miklós, Gábor Péter, Tünde Pusztahelyi, István Pócsi

“…Abstract Background Mycotoxin-producing fungal species and their mycotoxins pose a global threat for crop production and for human and animal health. …”
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Inhalable microplastics of different shapes disrupt airway epithelial homeostasis: A comparative study of fibers and irregular particles by Yanting Li, Xinyi Zhang, Jiayin Sun, Haowen Chen, Zihao Han, Xiaoya Ji, Shuhan Tian, Sizhi Liu, Yuxin Zheng, Lianzhen Li, Jinglong Tang

“…Microplastics are ubiquitously present in the atmospheric environment, with a notably high prevalence of fibrous variants that pose significant inhalation risks. …”
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A Rare Case of Intestinal Tuberculosis Mimicking Colon Cancer in a Chronic Kidney Disease Patient by Anuja Makan, Pavan Wakhare, Tushar Dighe, Charan Bale, Atul Sajgure

“…Intestinal Tuberculosis (ITB) is an uncommon form of extrapulmonary TB that poses a diagnostic challenge due to its nonspecific symptoms and radiological resemblance to malignancy. …”
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SWEET transporters and their potential roles in response to abiotic and biotic stresses in mulberry by Xiaoru Kang, Shuai Huang, Yuming Feng, Rumeng Fu, Fengjuan Tang, Longyan Zheng, Peijun Li, Nan Chao, Li Liu

“…MaSWEETs in the same clade are likely to pose similar intron/exon patterns. These MaSWEETs distributed on 12 chromosomes and tandem duplication and block duplication were responsible for the expansion of SWEETs in mulberry. …”
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Long-term efficacy of an inactivated H5N1 whole-particle influenza vaccine in nonhuman primates by Misako Nakayama, Naoko Kitagawa, Cong Thanh Nguyen, Takako Sasamura, Kyoko Takashima, Hirohito Ishigaki, Hideaki Ishida, Saori Suzuki, Yoshihiro Sakoda, Mai Quynh Le, Hiroshi Kida, Kazumasa Ogasawara, Yasushi Itoh

“…Abstract Outbreaks of H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza A viruses (HPAIVs) in animals pose a threat to humans immunologically naïve to avian influenza viruses. …”
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Paraoesophageal ectopic parathyroid adenoma: an unusual case by Tanvi Dabke, George Varughese

“…Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism is a relatively common endocrine condition, with solitary parathyroid adenomas accounting for over 80% of cases.1,2 10–22% of cases can be ectopic because of deviation of the parathyroid from the normal pathway of embryological descent.1,3 Ectopic parathyroid adenomas can be difficult to localise preoperatively given the variety of possible anatomical sites, posing challenges for surgical intervention.3,4 Case presentation: We describe the case of a 68-year-old man with a left-sided paraoesophageal ectopic parathyroid adenoma. …”
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Comparative evaluation of the canal transportation after retreatment with Solite RS3 and Protaper Universal retreatment files: a nano computed tomography study by Sruthi Sairaman, Pradeep Solete, Ganesh Jeevanandam, Divya Sena, Kavalipurapu Venkata Teja, Mohammed Mustafa

“… Objective: The primary objective of instrumentation during retreatment is to preserve the original curvature of the canal while removing gutta-percha. …”
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