Conducting a registry-based randomised trial (REDOX) in chronic respiratory failure: experiences and advice by Josefin Sundh, Magnus Ekström

“…We describe the entire procedure of REDOX from planning to publication and use it to discuss challenges and potential solutions for future R-RCTs. …”
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INCREASING VALUE-BASED COMPANY POTENTIAL: THE GROUNDS OF A FULL-SCALE ASSESSMENT by Romans Dyakons, Vsevolods Karajevs, Rostislavs Kopitovs

“…The objective of this study is to develop a procedure for identifying effective methods to enhance organisational performance, while preventing unauthorised disruption to the control system. …”
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Droplet digital polymerase chain reaction (ddPCR) assays integrated with an internal control for quantification of bovine, porcine, chicken and turkey species in food and feed. by Hanan R Shehata, Jiping Li, Shu Chen, Helen Redda, Shumei Cheng, Nicole Tabujara, Honghong Li, Keith Warriner, Robert Hanner

“…The ddPCR methods were designed based on mitochondrial DNA sequences and integrated with an artificial recombinant plasmid DNA to control variabilities in PCR procedures. The specificity of the ddPCR assays was confirmed by testing both target species and additional 18 non-target species. …”
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Mortality After Iliosacral Screw Fixation for Osteoporotic Pelvic Ring Fractures by Alexander Böhringer MD, Florian Gebhard PhD, Alexander Eickhoff MD, Raffael Cintean MD, Tobias Gruber Mr., Konrad Schütze PhD, Carlos Pankratz MD

“…Further clinical studies with controlled cohorts and a large number of patients with long follow-up periods should be carried out to compare the procedure with other methods. In particular, the question of an additional standardized treatment of the anterior pelvic ring in unstable dislocated fragility fractures should be investigated.…”
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The expression and significance of miR-378a in oral squamous cell carcinoma by CHEN Yan, JIANG Shengjun

“…[Methods] Subject recruitment consisted of 91 patients with OSCC, surgical procedures were carried out from March 2015 to March 2018. …”
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Antihelminthic Activity of Lophira Lanceolata on Heligmosomoides polygyrus Using an Automated High-Throughput Method by Yamssi Cédric, Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia, Simeni Njonnou Sylvain Raoul, Samuel Berinyuy, Mounvera Abdel Azizi, Tientcheu Noutong Jemimah Sandra, Ngouyamsa Nsapkain Aboubakar Sidiki, Vincent Khan Payne

“…After mixing, the 96-well microplate was placed in WMicroTracker and incubated for 24 h at 25°C; the movements were recorded every 30 minutes. The same procedure was used for the larval motility assays, where 100 μL of L1 or L2 larvae (50 larvae) were put in contact with 100 μL of various concentrations of extracts. …”
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Using artificial intelligence for enhancement of solar cell efficiency in the of Iraq by Ibtihal R. N. ALRubeei, Safa N. Idi, Ihab L. Hussein Alsammak, Haider Th. AlRikabi, Hussain A. Mutar, Abdul Hadi M. Alaidi

“…Research findings confirm that AI-based site selection procedures can boost solar energy cell performance throughout south Iraq. …”
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Potent anti-biofilm properties of plumbagin against fluconazole-resistant Candida auris by Hye-Won Jin, Yong-Bin Eom

“…Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the antifungal and anti-biofilm effects of plumbagin, a natural extract, against fluconazole-resistant C. auris (FRCA). Experimental procedure: The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of fluconazole and plumbagin were determined against clinically isolated C. auris. …”
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Design and synthesis of 4-nitroimidazole derivatives with potential antitubercular activity by T. S. Vedekhina, M. V. Chudinov, A. Yu. Lukin

“…Objectives. To develop the procedures for synthesis of hybrid molecules with potential anti-tubercular activity containing heterocyclic cores of 4-nitroimidazole and 1,3,4-thiadiazole within the framework of a double-drug strategy and predict bioactivity of target structures and drug-likeness physicochemical parameters.Methods. …”
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The impact of gamma and electron beam irradiation sterilization technology on the pigments and phenolic components of saffron by Mohammad Reshad, Seyed Pezhman Shirmardi, Hosein Afarideh, Samira Shahbazi, Hamed Askari

“…Additionally, radiation treatments had little effect on the crocin (color), picrocrocin (bitterness) and safranal (aroma) indices measured by the ISO 3632 procedure. On the other hand, the HPLC results revealed that major carotenoids (Picrocrocin, trans-4-GG-crocin, trans-3-Gg-crocin, cis-4-GG-crocin, trans-2-gg-crocin, trans-crocetin, and safranal) and phenolic compounds (catechol, salicylic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, vanillin, gentisic acid, gallic acid, caffeic acid, syringic acid, ferulic acid, and p-coumaric acid) in saffron can experience undesirable changes in attributes due to high doses of radiation. …”
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Digitalization of Spectral Measurements in the Fourier Basis – Development Trends and Problems by O. V. Ponomareva, A. V. Ponomarev, N. V. Smirnova

“…The direct consequence of the computerization of measurements was, firstly, the emergence of a new class of measuring instruments – Processor measuring instruments (PRIS), secondly, increasing the level of formalization of measuring procedures, thirdly, the creation of a new, revolutionary technology –Virtual Instrument (VI). …”
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Structured follow-up pathway to address unmet needs after transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke (SUPPORT TIA): Feasibility study and process evaluation. by Grace M Turner, Melanie Calvert, Robbie Foy, Lou Atkins, Philip Collis, Sarah Tearne, Sue Jowett, Kelly Handley, Jonathan Mant

“…This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of both the intervention and procedures to inform a future randomised controlled trial.…”
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Developing an integrated framework for walkability assessment: A case study of Çankaya’s urban mobility by Gizem Dinç, Atila Gül, Floriana Zucaro, Carmela Gargiulo

“…In the second step, a design-multivariate optimisation procedure was applied to mathematically derive the best design criteria by enhancing key walkability factors. …”
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Efficacy of arthroscopic deep rotator cuff suture with spinal needle for rotator cuff repair in treating rotator cuff tears by Minghua Zhang, Dongfeng Chen, Daohua Chen, Jiajing Lai, Chunfang Jian

“…Abstract Background In arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, satisfactory postoperative outcomes can be achieved by simplifying the surgical procedure and ensuring proper integration of the deep rotator cuff tissue with the footprint area for tendon reconstruction. …”
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Sutureless Intrascleral Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Fixation: Analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Postoperative Complications by Jiannan Liu, Wenxue Fan, Xinyu Lu, Shaomin Peng

“…The 27-gauge sutureless intrascleral PC-IOL implantation technique minimizes intraoperative injury, simplifies procedure, and provides good PC-IOL fixation with few postoperative complications.…”
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Development and Validation of Salbutamol, Bromhexine, Ambroxol and Guauaifenesin Determination in Human Plasma by HPLC-MS/MS Method by T. N. Komarov, D. S. Bogdanova, O. A. Miskiv, A. V. Aleshina, I. E. Shohin, Yu. V. Medvedev, N. S. Bagaeva, I. M. Korenskaya

“…The development method for determination substances in biological fluids is a main procedure for performing the analytical part of pharmacokinetic studies and bioequivalence studies of multicomponent drugs. …”
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Pseudoaneurysm of mitral-aortic intervalvular fibrosa with rupture: a case report by Kosuke Nakata, Shuji Moriyama, Jun Takaki, Masahiro Takeo, Hideki Doi, Toshiyuki Matsumura, Toshihiro Fukui

“…The patient had intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) with well-controlled heart failure and underwent elective surgical repair more than one month after the onset of ICH, while the clinical course after the surgical procedure was uneventful.…”
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Oxytocin attenuates demand for cocaine in female rats by Amy S. Kohtz, Hannah Davies, Belle Lin, Gary Aston-Jones

“…Using a within-session threshold behavioral economics (BE) procedure, we quantified demand elasticity (a, inverse motivation) and free consumption (Q0) in male and female rats to investigate the effect of OXT on cocaine demand. …”
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Validation of Emergency Surgery Score (ESS) as outcome prediction score in Egyptian patients undergoing emergency laparotomy by Mina Montasser, Doaa Ahmed Mohamed Ellisy, Jehan Ahmed Sayed, Momen Mostafa Makkey

“…Abstract Background Emergency laparotomy is an exploratory procedure for many surgical situations. Proper prognostic prediction helps recognize high-risk patients who benefit from further therapy. …”
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EFFECT OF BETA-BLOCKERS ON BLOOD PRESSURE, PERIOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS AND HOSPITAL STAY DURATION IN PATIENTS WITH INTERMEDIATE RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS AFTER ROUTINE C... by O. L. Barbarash, R. V. Repnikova, T. V. Shoforus, O. I. Golofaeva

“…Heart rate was significantly lower in patients of group 1 during intubation (p<0,001) as well as systolic blood pressure was lower during the carboxiperitoneum (p<0,05) and at the end of surgical procedure (p<0,05) compared with patients of group 2. …”
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