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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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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Development of a Rapid Method for Residence Time Distribution Measurement in Twin-Screw Wet Granulation Based on Image Processing with Lab Color Space by Jie Zhao, Geng Tian, Ying Tian, Haibin Qu

“…It is necessary to overcome the limitations arising from the complex and time-consuming procedures of conventional RTD determination methods. …”
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Multidimensionality of hallucination-like experiences: A factor structure refinement of the Launay-Slade Hallucination Scale by H. Honcamp, L.K. Goller, M. Amorim, S.X. Duggirala, J.F. Johnson, M. Schwartze, A.P. Pinheiro, S.A. Kotz

“…To this end, an Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was performed on a heterogeneous sample (N = 278) with specified parameters (e.g., estimation procedure) that remain true to data characteristics and assumptions underlying EFA. …”
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Synthesis of novel trans-2,3-dihydrofuran-pyrazole conjugates through molecular hybridization: molecular docking insights and evaluation of anti-inflammatory and anti-malarial acti... by Ginna Kumari, Priyanka Rani, Sudeep Dhillon, Mamta Chahal, Binesh Kumar, Jai Devi, Deepak Kumar Aneja, Mayank Kinger

“…Abstract A series of some new trans 2,3-dihydrofuran-linked pyrazole hybrids were synthesized from a convenient one-pot methodology. This procedure employs a sequential one-pot, two-step tandem reaction starting from pyridine, formylpyrazole, dimedone, and phenacyl bromide, with triethylamine serving as the base and proceeds efficiently in acetonitrile. …”
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Arthroscopic Bankart Repair with Remplissage: An Approach for Off-track Hill–Sachs Lesion by Sai Vineet Damodar P, Suresh Perumal, Jeganathan Parthiban, Sanjay AK, Rohit KR, Abrar H Mekkamannil

“…Conclusion: Arthroscopic Bankart repair with Remplissage is an effective and safe procedure for managing Bankart lesion with off-track Hill–Sachs defect, leading to significant improvements in functional outcomes and shoulder stability at 1 year postoperatively.…”
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Usefulness of gel immersion endoscopy for endoscopic resection in stomachs with residue by Hiroki Hayashi, MD, Yuji Ino, MD, Chihiro Iwashita, MD, PhD, Mio Sakaguchi, MD, Yoshimasa Miura, MD, PhD, Edward J. Despott, MD, FRCP, FEBGH, FASGE, FJGES, FESGE, MD (Res), Tomonori Yano, MD, PhD, Hironori Yamamoto, MD, PhD

“…Therefore, we could perform efficient endoscopic procedures calmly. We also used the dedicated valve to add the gel while we inserted devices through its accessory channel. …”
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Treatment and referral experiences of patients with type A aortic dissection and their families: a qualitative study by Lin Li, Qing Zhao, Na Xu, Wenxian Wu, Wanpeng Guo

“…Theme 1: the experiences of medical treatment and referral (confusion at the onset; complex inner feelings and emotional expressions of the medical treatment and referral; preoperative inner conflict); theme 2: problems with the TAAD medical treatment system (the quality of diagnosis and medical treatment needs to be improved; deficiency of medical system policies and procedures); and theme 3: real demands (demands for TAAD-related knowledge and access to the disease; economic-related demands).Conclusion Patients with TAAD and their families encounter complex inner experiences, multiple requirements and numerous challenges during the medical treatment and referral process. …”
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Surgical management of mucinous adenocarcinoma arising in perianal fistula: A case series by Saeed Derakhshani, Milad Karimian Ghadim, Abolfazl Salari, Mohammadreza Ghahari

“…Two cases required reconstructive procedures where a VY flap and an omental flap were employed. …”
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Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation for the treatment of trauma- and stressor-related disorders: systematic review of randomised controlled studies by Tarek Benzouak, Chad Danyluck, Sasha Gunpat, Steve E. Amougou, Rami A. Hamoudeh, Michael A. Prudencio-Brunello, Jude Nachabe, Febin Edwin, Steve Kisely, Sanjay Rao

“…Rayyan software was used for screening procedures. Two reviewers independently completed data extraction based on the inclusion criteria. …”
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Feasibility and long-term survival of proximal gastrectomy after neoadjuvant therapy for locally advanced proximal gastric cancer: A propensity-score-matched analysis by Tingfei Gu, Yinkui Wang, Zhouqiao Wu, Ning He, Yingai Li, Fei Shan, Ziyu Li, Jiafu Ji, Sihan Zhou, Xiuyuan Hao

“…For locally advanced proximal GC with objective response to neoadjuvant therapy (long diameter <4 cm), PG is an alternative surgical procedure.…”
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Day care and inpatient cataract patient satisfaction with in-patient services at a Jiangsu public tertiary A hospital by Jun Zhang, Dong Zhou, Jie Zhu, Jinye Zhu, Xi Zou, Zhinan Liu, Guohua Deng

“…Day surgery showed some advantages in terms of hospitalization time, hospitalization cost, and satisfaction with the handling of hospitalization procedures (p < 0.05); however, in terms of health promotion and handling problems encountered by patients, inpatient surgery patients were more satisfied (p < 0.05). …”
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Prediction of Sea Surface Current Around the Korean Peninsula Using Artificial Neural Networks by Jeong‐Yeob Chae, Hyunkeun Jin, Inseong Chang, Young Ho Kim, Young‐Gyu Park, Young Taeg Kim, Boonsoon Kang, Min‐su Kim, Ho‐Jeong Ju, Jae‐Hun Park

“…The network is based on a 3‐D U‐shaped network structure and is modified to predict sea surface currents using oceanic and atmospheric variables. The forecast procedure is optimized to minimize the error of the next day's sea surface current field with a spatial resolution of 1/24° and its recursively predicting structure allows more days to be predicted. …”
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Accelerating the prevention of HIV and violence in adolescent girls and young women in Zimbabwe through multi-sectoral programming: Cross-sectional analysis of the 2017 violence ag... by Martina Mchenga, Brendan Maughan-Brown, Rachel Yates, Lucas Hertzog, Boladé Hamed Banougnin, Silinganisiwe Dzumbunu, Madison T. Little, Lucie Cluver, Elona Toska

“…Westfall-Young stepdown procedure was used to adjust for multiple hypothesis testing. …”
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Development of an eco-friendly and low-cost adsorbent from Red-Angico (Anadenanthera macrocarpa (Benth.) Brenan) residues: Application for the removal of methylene blue by Tereza Longaray Rodrigues, Fernanda Pedroso Guterres, Elenara Oliveira da Silva, Emanuelle Burato de Araújo, Gabriela Silveira da Rosa, André Ricardo Felkl de Almeida

“…Therefore, it was possible to observe that the procedures employed allowed the reuse of Red-Angico residues which has led to obtaining of interesting adsorbent materials.…”
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Basalt Rock Powder in Cementitious Materials: A Systematic Review by Maryane Pipino Beraldo Almeida, Lays da Silva Sá Gomes, Alex Ramos Silva, Jacqueline Roberta Tamashiro, Fábio Friol Guedes Paiva, Lucas Henrique Pereira Silva, Angela Kinoshita

“…This article presents a systematic literature review on the use of BRP in construction materials, conducted using the Scopus, ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Web of Science databases and following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) procedures. The search resulted in 787 articles (up to December 2024) and, after the screening process, 17 met the inclusion criteria. …”
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