Bayesian Integration of Bronchoalveolar Lavage miRNAs and KL-6 in Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis by Piera Soccio, Valerio Longo, Corrado Mencar, Pasquale Tondo, Fabiola Murgolo, Giulia Scioscia, Donato Lacedonia

“…All participants underwent pulmonary function tests (PFTs), a 6 min walk test (6MWT), and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) sampling, following the acquisition of written consent for these procedures. Bayesian analysis with generalized linear models has been applied for both diagnostic and prognostic classification. …”
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Implementation of Group Counseling Assisted by Simulation Games at the MGBK SMP in Banyuwangi by M Ramli, Nur Hidayah, Diniy Hidayatur Rahman, Nur Mega Aris Saputra

“…The activities start from (1) the preparation stage, namely the procedure for preparing the activities to be carried out, (2) the implementation stage for the implementation of group counseling skills training activities with the help of simulation games, (3) Evaluation and Follow Up which is carried out comprehensively including guidelines for observing the implementation of community service, interview guidelines, and questionnaire instruments for group counseling skills competency assisted by simulation games. …”
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The impact of central sensitization on perioperative pain in TKA: a retrospective cohort study by Tatsuru Sonobe, Takuya Nikaido, Miho Sekiguchi, Yoichi Kaneuchi, Tadashi Kikuchi, Yoshihiro Matsumoto

“…Abstract Background Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an established surgical procedure for severe knee osteoarthritis (KOA) that has provided excellent outcomes. …”
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Functional Outcome (Short Term) of Modular Cementless Bipolar HemiArthroplasty (Hydroxyapatite-Coated Stem) for Fracture Neck of Femur in the Elderly by Navin K. Shukla, Lata Keshkar, Jayanta Mukherjee, Ratnesh Kumar, Shivendra Singh, Alok C. Agrawal

“…Most patients returned to their preinjury activity level. To conclude, the procedure is safe and rewarding in the elderly.…”
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Efficacy and safety of Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty versus Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Saiqun Li, Liangping Liu, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Ting Huang, Xingwu Zhong, Jin Yuan, Lingyi Liang

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Although DMEK is a more technically difficult and challenging procedure, it may represent a safe and more efficient alternative to DSEK for the treatment of corneal endothelial diseases, even during its learning curve.…”
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Assessing the diagnostic accuracy of radiological and histological findings in the diagnosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease stages among patients in a tertiary hospital by Ekpe Edemekong L, Emanghe U, Ekpe EL, Obiora IC, Yemiode Itam, Akinmola OO

“…In the future, as technology advances, it is hoped that the need for liver biopsy may not be necessary as hi-tech radiological involvement may help patients with fatty liver without the involvement of any invasive procedure.…”
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Metaphyseal sleeve and straight stem fixation with or without screws for bone defect in complex primary total knee arthroplasty in Eastern Asian populations by Weikun Zheng, Junfen Tang, Xinliang Wang, Jieying Huang, Wende Xiao

“…Methods A total of 3,672 primary TKAs were performed between January 2016 and December 2020, of which 106 procedures (87 patients) utilized MS in conjunction with straight stems to address bone defects. …”
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Exploring the Skills Prioritised in the Assessment of Students Pursuing Adult Nursing, Post‐COVID: A Qualitative Analysis by Carmel Bond, Joanna M. Painter, Donna Barnett

“…Task‐focussed competencies included ‘technically complex physical health skills’ with an emphasis on specialist clinical interventions and procedures. Relational aspects of care included values‐based attributes such as compassion and empathy. …”
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Effect of seaweed coating on quality characteristics and shelf life of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum mill) by Thahira Banu A, Sri Ramani P, Aswini Murugan

“…The seaweed extracts were tested for phytonutrients, antibacterial and anti-fungal activity using standard procedures. The shelf life of seaweed coated tomatoes using different concentrations of the seaweed extract (gel) was tested. …”
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Standardization of Requirements for Culture Media Used to Assess the Quality of Drugs (Review) by S. M. Sukhanova

“…Governs special requirements for culture media used to obtain biological medical products are regulated. The procedure for storage and disposal of culture media unsuitable for use is described.Conclusion. …”
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Long-Term Surgical Outcome of Canal-Tympanoplasty in Patients With Schuknecht Type B Congenital Aural Stenosis by Yoonjae Lee, Moo Kyun Park, Jun Ho Lee, Sang-Yeon Lee, Myung-Whan Suh

“…Canal-tympanoplasty proved to be a satisfactory surgical intervention for patients with Schuknecht type B CAA. This procedure led to significant improvements in hearing outcomes, providing serviceable hearing that lasted for several years. …”
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Early evaluation of a next‐generation surgical system in robot‐assisted total laparoscopic hysterectomy: A prospective clinical cohort study by Mahindra Borse, Girish Godbole, Dhananjay Kelkar, Madhavi Bahulikar, Eoin Dinneen, Mark Slack

“…Adult women requiring total hysterectomy who provided informed consent and met the eligibility criteria underwent procedures at one of three hospitals in India. Five surgeons performed robot‐assisted total laparoscopic hysterectomies using the device from March 2019 to September 2020. …”
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Evaluation of blood serum characteristics in geese subjected to wallowing during the wet season in Southwest Nigeria by E. O. Ewuola, Q. T. Alegbejo, E. T. Akinbola

“…Wallowing was done every alternate day for seven weeks. Using standard procedures, temperature, humidity, total protein, glucose, triglycerides and other blood serum metabolites were assessed. …”

Effect of African swine fever on genetic diversity in Black Slavonian pig by Dubravko Škorput, Ivan Stupnišek, Marija Špehar, Danijel Karolyi, Ana Kaić, Zoran Luković

“…An optimal contribution selection procedure was applied to minimize relatedness within the population, and mating plans were developed for both scenarios to estimate future inbreeding and relatedness. …”
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Estado nutricional de mangueiras determinado pelos métodos DRIS e CND Nutritional status of mango determined by DRIS and CND methods by Lucas S. Politi, Rilner A. Flores, Juliana A. S. da Silva, Paulo G. S. Wadt, Paulo A. da C. Pinto, Renato de M. Prado

“…Nos pomares de manga do semiárido nordestino as deficiências de micronutrientes (Zn, Fe e Cu) foram mais frequentes que a deficiência de macronutrientes.<br>Different procedures for the integrated method of diagnosis and recommendation may influence the accuracy of foliar diagnosis of mango. …”
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Propiedades psicométricas de la escala de valoración de organizaciones deportivas EPOD (Psychometric properties of the rating scale sports organizations EPOD) by Alberto Nuviala Nuviala, Javier Antonio Tamayo Fajardo, Román Nuviala Nuviala, José Antonio González Jurado, Antonio Fernández Martínez

“…There’s a variety of instruments that assess the perceived quality but are criticized for several reasons: concepts, procedures, lack of specificity... EPOD is a scale with 29 items integrated in four dimensions, direct practical application which had been previously validated. …”
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Phytochemical Profiling Using GCMS and HPLC and Evaluation of Anti-oxidant, Anti-inflammatory and Anti-bacterial Activities of Lawsonia Inermis by Ahdania Batool, Jamshaid Akbar, Kanwal Ashiq, Abubakar Munir, Khaled Alsubari, Sana Ashiq

“…According to established procedures, primary and secondary metabolites were estimated. …”
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Explaining the technological cooperation of knowledge and business ecosystems: an approach based on ecotone and ambidextrous organization theories by Bahman Norouzpour, Mahmoud Moradi, Mohamad Rahim Ramezanian, Mostafa Ebrahimpour Azbari

“…The research strategy is "Grounded Theory," which presents a conceptual model. The systematic procedure of Strauss and Corbin was used to create a suitable structure for better understanding and classification of data and findings. …”
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TREATMENT OF SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF THE SKIN WITH THE USE OG CRYOGENIC TECHNOLOGIES by O. I. Baykalova, A. M. Belyaev, G. G. Prokhorov, Z. A.-G. Radzhabova

“…Cryosurgery is less invasive than surgery; therefore, pain and bleeding are minimized. The procedure was well tolerated by all patients. According to the «VAS » scale, the intensity of the pain syndrome in the first day after surgery was 70 % lower in Group I than in Group II . …”
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Breast reconstruction using hand-meshed free dermal autograft: a case series by Sayyed Mohammad Reza Hakimian, Habibollah Mahmoodzadeh

“…Herein, we present a method for implant-based breast reconstruction using hand-meshed free dermal autograft in pre-pectoral (harvested corium-covered implant (HACCIM)) and partial subpectoral implant-based breast reconstruction procedures. Methods A total of 22 patients, including 17 patients with unilateral and 5 patients with bilateral breast reconstruction were included in this study. …”
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