Hemodynamic performance and midterm clinical outcomes after surgical aortic valve replacement using trifecta and perimount magna valves: a Japanese single-center experience by Yujiro Miura, Nao Ichihara, Shinji Kawaguchi, Ryota Nomura, Masanao Nakai, Fumio Yamazaki, Tomoya Onodera, Hiroaki Kitaoka

“…Both groups had similar major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular event rates up to 2.7 years post-surgery, but the Trifecta group showed higher rates than did the Magna group thereafter. …”
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Evaluation of the marginal fit and fracture resistance of interim restorations fabricated using different techniques: an in vitro study by Mostafa Elashkar, Yehia Aboushady, Merna Ihab, Mohamed T. El Halawani

“…Abstract Background Interim restorations are essential for preserving structural integrity and function until the definitive restoration is placed. …”
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Histopathological Image Analysis Using Machine Learning to Evaluate Cisplatin and Exosome Effects on Ovarian Tissue in Cancer Patients by Tuğba Şentürk, Fatma Latifoğlu, Çiğdem Gülüzar Altıntop, Arzu Yay, Zeynep Burçin Gönen, Gözde Özge Önder, Özge Cengiz Mat, Yusuf Özkul

“…Exosome treatments, particularly when administered post-cisplatin, significantly improve ovarian tissue recovery. …”
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TMN-Net: A Hybrid 2.5D Multi-Branch Transformer Network for Coronary Artery Segmentation in Cardiac Diagnosis by Bo Zhao, Jianjun Peng, Kai Zhang, Yongyan Fan, Ce Chen, Yang Zhang

“…Qualitative evaluations and attention heatmaps highlight the model’s ability to preserve vessel continuity, capture distal branches, and ensure accurate boundary delineation. …”
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Liposomal Encapsulation of Carob (<i>Ceratonia siliqua</i> L.) Pulp Extract: Design, Characterization, and Controlled Release Assessment by Aleksandra A. Jovanović, Dragana Dekanski, Milena D. Milošević, Ninoslav Mitić, Aleksandar Rašković, Nikola Martić, Andrea Pirković

“…The particle size and PDI measurements confirmed the presence of a multilamellar and uniform liposomal system before post-processing modifications. The medium value of zeta potential suggested a moderately electrostatically stabilized liposomal suspension. …”
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Influence of cutting through the middle vein of tobacco leaves on the technological properties of raw materials of the Virginia 202 variety of various drying methods by N. N. Vinevskaya, E. E. Ulyanchenko, R. N. Bukatkin

“…The Virginia 202 tobacco variety, selected by FSBSI ARSRITMTP for the production of smoking tobacco, is in high demand. Intensification of post-harvest processing of large leaves of a variety with a massive middle vein is proposed to be carried out by cutting through the middle vein, which will reduce the drying time and energy costs. …”
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High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Versus Airflow® in Debriding Ti-Attached S. mutans Biofilms by Minh Dien Tran, Sheetal Maria Rajan, Hien Ngo, Amr Fawzy

“…The data from the test and the control samples (untreated and Airflow® treated) were subjected to ANOVA followed by post-hoc Tukey's test to determine the statistical differences between the groups. …”
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Unveiling the effects of sieving and drying on ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from spent sour cherry pomace by Peyman Ebrahimi, Ali Roodbali, Barbara Simonato, Anna Lante, Corrado Rizzi

“…These results suggest that freeze-drying preserves bioactive compounds better than oven-drying. …”
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Amyloid Cardiomyopathy: Review of A Fatal Case Report by O. V. Soldatova, I. Ya. Goryanskaya

“…The significant prevalence of wild-type genetic transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRwt), formerly referred to as senile systemic amyloidosis, is indicated by the following figures: in 13 % of patients hospitalized for decompensation of chronic heart failure with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction, transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy was a diagnostic finding, among patients over 80 years of age, this pathology is detected post mortem in 20-25 % of pathoanatomic reports, and in 37 % of cases in the long-lived group (patients over 97 years of age). …”
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CULTURE AS A FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY OF UKRAINIAN REGIONS by Svitlana L. Shults, Olha A. Voitenko

“…This understanding is vital for the post-war reconstruction of Ukrainian territories. …”
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Patient-Specific Bilateral Talus Replacement: A Case Report by Vladimir V. Skrebtsov, Victor G. Protsko, Alexander V. Skrebtsov, Sargon K. Tamoev, Vasilii V. Kuznetsov

“…The diagnosis was confirmed: avascular necrosis of the talus in both feet with bilateral grade 3 post-traumatic ankle osteoarthritis. Based on computed tomography, patient-specific talus prostheses were designed for both feet. …”
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Identifying the Effective Factors in the Development of Creative Tourism at Heritage Sites by Amir Mohammad Moazezi Mehr-e-Tehran

“…IntroductionManagement and development of tourism can pose significant threats to the physical integrity and unique characteristics of heritage sites. …”
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RNA cytidine acetyltransferase NAT10 maintains T cell pathogenicity in inflammatory bowel disease by Haixin Li, Xuemin Cai, Changfen Xu, Xinhui Yang, Xiaohan Song, Yuxin Kong, Mei Yang, Qielan Wu, Song Guo Zheng, Yiming Shao, Ping Wang, Jing Zhou, Hua-Bing Li

“…Abstract The emerging field of epitranscriptomics is reshaping our understanding of post-transcriptional gene regulation in inflammatory diseases. …”
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Results of kidney transplantation in patients with end-stage renal failure caused by autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease by V. S. Daineko, A. N. Ananiev, E. S. Nevirovich, A. E. Skvorcov, S. A. Budylev, А. N. Selivanov, M. M. Moskalenko, V. A. Manukovskiy, O. N. Reznik

“…The 5 and 10-year survival rates of patients with preserved native kidneys were 90.5% and 80%, respectively. …”
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Moisture-Resistant, High-Performance Polarizing Films via Aligned PMMA/CNT Composite Fibers: A Scalable Electrospinning Approach by Yanyu Gao, Xueyang Chen, Yunjie Zhang, Xue-Hui Dong, Qianqian Yu, LinGe Wang

“…The integration of CNTs enhanced mechanical stability while preserving alignment during post-processing, thereby tackling the crucial challenge of scalable nanomaterial orientation. …”
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Enzymatic isolation of porcine preantral follicles impairs oocyte viability and long-term in vitro growth by Ba Anh My LE, Lien Boi Linh NGUYEN, Phuong Thanh NGUYEN, Ha Nhat Lam VO, Ngoc Song Thu TRAN, Bao Nghi TRAN, Ngoc Thao Vy NGUYEN, Chi Thien LAM, Nhat-Thinh NGUYEN, Van Thuan NGUYEN, Hong-Thuy BUI

“…Our results reveal that the enzymatic retrieval of PAFs corresponds to the loss of transzonal projections (TZPs) post-isolation, as well as premature oocyte extrusion and follicle deformities during IVG. …”
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γ-Aminobutyric Acid and Zeolite as Natural Treatments to Maintain the Fruit Quality, Storability, and Shelf Life in Apricot by Abdullah Alebidi, Hayam M. Elmenofy, Mahmoud Abdel-Sattar, Mahmoud G. Abd El-Gawad, Hatem R. M. Kotb, Hail Z. Rihan, Hoda Galal, Abdel-Moety Salama

“…This study was carried out to examine the impact of pre-harvest spraying of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at 1.0 and 2.0 mmol/L, and post-harvest zeolite dipping (3% and 6% levels), on the quality of apricot fruits stored at 0±1 °C and 90-95% relative humidity. …”
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Chemical analysis using miniaturized and Portable 3D printed systems: Where are we now? by Miryam Perrucci, Imran Ali, Fotouh R. Mansour, Halil I. Ulusoy, Songül Ulusoy, Abuzar Kabir, Ornella Abollino, Agnese Giacomino, Paolo Inaudi, Marcello Locatelli, Erika Maria Ricci

“…Each component has been subject to miniaturization, with careful attention to preserving analytical sensitivity, selectivity, and accuracy when applied to real samples. …”
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Impact of Malt Bagasse Silage on Fungal Diversity, <i>Fusarium</i> Species, and Mycotoxin Contamination Under a Circular Economy Approach to Climate Change Mitigation by Tania Valicenti, Carolina Manno, Juan Ignacio Poo, María Inés Dinolfo, Mauro Martínez, Andrea Enriquez

“…This study evaluated the impact of winter silage on fungal diversity, <i>Fusarium</i> presence, and mycotoxin contamination in malt bagasse, comparing the pre- and post-silage stages with the addition of alfalfa pellets. …”
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Development of an Affordable Silicone Phantom of The Kidney with 3D Printed Mould for Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Training in Indonesia [version 2; peer review:... by Ponco Birowo, Nur Rasyid, Jonathan Pratama Swannjo, Rananda Anggakara Hendarmo, Irfan Wahyudi, Kevin Yonathan, Gerhard Reinaldi Situmorang, Mahesh Ramanlal Desai, Widi Atmoko

“…The utilization of 3D printing and silicone moulding will be beneficial in reducing the cost of surgery model while preserving the realistic tactile feedback.…”
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