Evaluation of a novel contrast‐enhanced fluoroscopy protocol for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in a phantom model (with video) by Takaoki Hayakawa, Masayasu Horibe, Eisuke Iwasaki, Fateh Bazerbachi, Yuki Suno, Tsubasa Sato, Haruka Okada, Yuki Nakajima, Yosuke Mizukami, Atsuto Kayashima, Takashi Seino, Shintaro Kawasaki, Takanori Kanai

“…Conclusions The novel CE fluoroscopy protocol provides superior dynamic spatial resolution in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatopgraphy while reducing radiation exposure, potentially enhancing procedure guidance and safety for both patients and clinicians.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Optimization Algorithms to Enhance WPGSs Performance: Malaysia Case Study by Hussein Shutari, Taib Ibrahim, Nursyarizal Bin Mohd Nor, Hakim Abdulrab, Yahya Z. Alharthi, Mohammad Faridun Naim Tajuddin, Maveeya Baba

“…These schemes are crucial for improving conversion efficiency and performance. The optimal design procedure involves all optimization algorithms to minimize the total control scheme error by identifying the best settings for six controllers in the proposed system. …”
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Outcomes of Symptomatic Extracranial Carotid Artery Stenting in Octogenarians: A Single-Center Retrospective Study on Restenosis, Risk Factors, and Complications by Özgür Zülfükar Ertuğrul, Fırat Karaaslan, Reşit Yılmaz, Mehmet Cudi Tuncer

“…Demographic, clinical, and procedure-related complications were recorded, and risk factors for in-stent restenosis were evaluated. …”
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Machine Learning-Based Indirect Tip Force Sensing and Estimation for Robotic Uterine Manipulation System by Songphon Namkhun, Apiwat Boonkong, Piroon Kaewfoongrungsi, Kovit Khampitak, Daranee Hormdee

“…Robotic-assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery (RMIS) has advanced laparoscopic gynecological procedures by improving precision and reducing invasiveness. …”
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XP-Finisher as an Alternative to Surgical Approaches in Overextended Gutta Percha Removal from Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report by Tejas Suryawanshi, Manoj Chandak, Aditya Patel, Pratik Rathod, Vinus Shivlani

“…This case highlights the utility of advanced imaging, magnification, and innovative instrumentation in managing endodontic mishaps without resorting to surgical procedures. Importantly, it demonstrates that orthograde retreatment, when executed with precision, can be a viable and minimally invasive solution for GP extrusion into the sinus. …”
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Outcome of subtotal parathyroidectomy for surgical treatment of hyperparathyroidism after renal transplantation by Murilo Catafesta das Neves, Ana Beatriz Ribeiro Fonseca, Camila Akemi Yamashiro Koike, Davi Knoll Ribeiro, Mayra Messias Lera, Rodrigo Oliveira Santos

“…Conclusion: Subtotal parathyroidectomy is an effective and safe procedure for treating HPT-RT; however, the use of PTH levels remains subjective and cannot be considered as a predictor of surgical success.…”
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Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia - wrongfully neglected disease by Sekulović-Radovanović Ivana, Marković Filip, Stjepanović Mihailo, Čolić Nikola, Marić Dragana

“…We outline all challenges in the diagnostic pathways, from managing initial symptoms, through all necessary laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, to establishing the diagnosis and starting treatment. …”
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Retrograde transgastric jejunostomy for nutritional management and aspiration prevention in cases with severe malignant esophageal strictures by Takeshi Yamashita, Koji Otsuka, Satoru Goto, Tomotake Ariyoshi, Kentaro Motegi, Masahiro Kohmoto, Akira Saito, Yoshihito Sato, Yutaka Kishimoto, Masahiko Murakami

“…Here, we describe the efficacy of nutritional management using a gastrojejunostomy tube retrogradely inserted in the esophagus through gastrostomy to simultaneously drain accumulated fluid on the proximal side of a malignant stricture. We performed this procedure for two cases with severe malignant strictures using two types of endoscope insertion. …”
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Comparative analysis of sulfuric acid and free cellulase hydrolysis for waste-paper-to-glucose conversion: experimental and techno-economic evaluation by Mahfuzah Samirah Ideris, Mohd Hafez Mohd Isa, Mohd Muzamir Mahat, Jason P. Hallett, S. M. Shahrul Nizan Shikh Zahari

“…SA-hydrolysis completely hydrolyses WP to glucose in just 2 h; however, the use of H2SO4 and CaCO3, the production of CO2 and CaSO4 by-products, as well as the complex procedure significantly increase the projected operating costs, leading to substantial profit loss. …”
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The role of stakeholder involvement in the evolving EU HTA process: Insights generated through the European Access Academy’s multi-stakeholder pre-convention questionnaire by Lauren Van Haesendonck, Jörg Ruof, Thomas Desmet, Walter Van Dyck, Steven Simoens, Isabelle Huys, Rosa Giuliani, Mondher Toumi, Christian Dierks, Juliana Dierks, Antonella Cardone, Francois Houÿez, Mira Pavlovic, Michael Berntgen, Peter G.M. Mol, Anja Schiel, Wim Goettsch, Fabrizio Gianfrate, Stefano Capri, James Ryan, Pierre Ducournau, Oriol Solà-Morales, Elaine Julian

“…ABSTRACTInvolvement of all relevant stakeholders will be of utmost importance for the success of the developing EU HTA harmonization process.A multi-step procedure was applied to develop a survey across stakeholders/collaborators within the EU HTA framework to assess their current level of involvement, determine their suggested future role, identify challenges to contribution, and highlight efficient ways to fulfilling their role. …”
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Hydrocortisone for the prevention of postoperative delirium in digestive surgery (HyPOD): study protocol for a multicentre randomised, blinded, placebo-controlled trial by Yumi Suzuki, Masahiko Ando, Yukihiro Yokoyama, Tomoki Ebata, Yachiyo Kuwatsuka, Tsukasa Aritake, Yuji Shingu, Koichi Akiyama

“…The stratification factors are age, sex, disease stage and procedure type. Before skin incision, the participants in the HC group are administered 500 mg HC intravenously. …”
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Prevention of donation-related infections: investigating the use of antibiotics in the decontamination of preservation fluid for organ transplantation by Yazhe Duan, Junhao Yu, Pei Zhang, Yuhong Li, Kewen Chen, Yanfeng Li, Yuxiang Wan, Kang Wu, Li Zeng, Yanhua Li, Mingxing Sui

“…In addition the standard decontamination procedures were performed to evaluate the antimicrobial effectiveness of polymyxin B (PB), colistin sulfate (CS), colistimethate sodium (CMS) and amikacin (AK) in the 0~4°C PF, and to explore the antimicrobial effects of CMS after different preprocessing methods.ResultsPB and CS exhibited significantly better antimicrobial effectiveness against CRGNB than AK and CMS in the 0~4°C PF, and the antimicrobial effects on CRGNB increased with the increasing concentration of drugs. …”
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Nomenclatural standards for the spring oat cultivars (<i>Avena sativa</i> L.) developed in the Urals and Siberia by I. V. Varganova, V. Е. Kardashina, L. V. Bessonova, R. I. Vyatkina, N. V. Lebedeva

“…According to the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants (ICNCP), a cultivar is regarded as documented when its nomenclatural standard has been formalized and published. This procedure attaches a cultivar name to a herbarium specimen, and makes it possible to refer to such specimens when the taxonomic affiliation of a cultivar is being disputed. …”
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Evaluation of neurovascular anatomical variation in the anterior mandible in North Indian population: A CBCT assessment by Shalu Rai, Deepankar Misra, Akansha Misra, Sahil Kidwai, Suman Bisla, Ankit Jain, Purwa Gangwal

“…Conclusion: Clinicians may consider CBCT for procedures with a risk of hemorrhagic and neurosensory complications such as dental implant placement in the anterior mandible.…”
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Non-Hospitalized Long COVID Patients Exhibit Reduced Retinal Capillary Perfusion: A Prospective Cohort Study by Clayton E. Lyons, Jonathan Alhalel, Anna Busza, Emily Suen, Nathan Gill, Nicole Decker, Stephen Suchy, Zachary Orban, Millenia Jimenez, Gina Perez Giraldo, Igor J. Koralnik, Manjot K. Gill

“…The coefficient of Neuro-PASC status was used to determine statistical significance; <i>p</i>-values were adjusted using the Benjamani–Hochberg procedure. Neuro-PASC patients (<i>N</i> = 30; 60 eyes) exhibited a statistically significant (<i>p</i> = 0.005) reduction in DCP VLD compared to healthy controls (<i>N</i> = 44; 80 eyes). …”
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Direct-to-implant Prepectoral Breast Reconstruction in Women Older Than 65 Years: Analysis of Safety and Patient-reported Outcome by Adi Maisel Lotan, MD, Yotam Teldan, MD, Ronen Toledano, MD, Shahar Talisman, MD, Shalom Strano, MD, Hadar Goldvaser, MD, Tal Zobok, MD, Yoav Gronovich, MD, MBA

“…Groups were matched for surgical procedure, smoking status, body mass index, and history of radiation therapy. …”
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Effect of Honeydew Secreted by Aphis gossypii Glover (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on Fungal Growth by Gülay Olcabey Ergin, Yunus Bozkurt, Gizem Başer, Elif Yürümez Canpolat, Gazi Görür, Ayten Öztürk

“…Mey (Bignoniaceae) tree located in the central campus of Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University and then preparation procedures were carried out for species identification under laboratory conditions. …”
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Improving Patient Experience During Casting: A Review and Description of Cast Art Technique That Allows for Creative Designs in Pediatric Casts by Collin Braithwaite, MD, Ahmad Alhankawi, BA, Katelyn Koschmeder, MD, Rose Zach, BS, Ashlyn Omahen, MS, Jack M. Haglin, MD, Melissa Esparza, MD

“…The standard casting procedure is followed, with the addition of printing, cutting, and soaking a patient-specific design in water and applying it to the cast after completion of molding. …”
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Development of a Diagnostic Prediction Model for Post‐Stroke Cognitive Impairment in Acute Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke Using Multimodal MRI and PET/CT: A Study Protocol by Junhao Li, Yuding Luo, Pingchuan Liu, Jiali Zhang, Chuanxi Duan, Hai Xiong, Maoxia Li, Binyang Zhang, Lu Li, Lulu Gong, Yupeng Niu, Bo Zheng, Jian Wang

“…Participants will be categorized into PSCI and non‐PSCI groups and followed up at 90 and 180 days post‐procedure. Primary outcomes include Montreal Cognitive Assessment scores at 3 and 6 months, with the modified Rankin Scale as a secondary outcome. …”
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Variations in the Origins of Inferior Phrenic Arteries—An Evaluation with 256 Slice Multidetector Computed Tomography by Chinmay Bhimaji Kulkarni, Sreekumar Karumathil Pullara, Nirmal Kumar Prabhu, Minnie Pillay, Srikanth Moorthy

“…Conclusion MDCT demonstrates the IPA origins very well, enabling planning of interventional procedures related to IPA. Without common trunk RIPA most commonly originates from aorta and LIPA from the celiac artery. …”
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