Is the Bulbar Urethral Stricture a Single and Uniform Disease? by Tadashi Tabei, Akio Horiguchi, Masayuki Shinchi, Yusuke Hirano, Kenichiro Ojima, Keiichi Ito, Ryuichi Azuma

“…Logistic regression analysis revealed that the stricture segment (distal) (<i>p</i> < 0.001), stricture length (≥20 mm) (<i>p</i> < 0.001), ≥2 prior transurethral procedures (<i>p</i> = 0.030), and a non-obliterated lumen (<i>p</i> = 0.020) were independent predictive factors for substitution urethroplasty. …”
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CRITICAL ASPECTS OF MALE RAT FERTILITY IN THE ASSESSMENT OF EXPOSURE TO LAPROL-604 by T.M. Popova

“…Sexual behavior was evaluated in a procedure consisting of an open field, it in the context of one interaction to one estrus female rat. …”
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Influencing Factors and Predictive Value of Postpartum Hemorrhage Following Cesarean Myomectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Xinhui Wang, Dan Zhang, Qing Sun, Xiling Yi, Hengyu Cai

“…Propensity score matching analysis was used to determine whether bilateral uterine artery ligation before myomectomy and the use of potent uterotonic drugs during this procedure protected against PPH. …”
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Spontaneous Breakaway of Tractional Flap Tear during Acute Posterior Vitreous Detachment after Laser Retinopexy by V. A. Shaimova, V. N. Trublin, G. R. Islamova, S. Kh. Kuchkildina, T. B. Shaimov, R. B. Shaimov, T. G. Kravchenko, S. V. Titova

“…It is safe and well-tolerated procedure equally effective to traditional laser coagulation. …”
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Morphological Alterations in the Kidney Following Different Durations of Warm Ischemia: An Experimental Study by Ulugbek Abduganiev, Muhammadaziz Aliev, Pulat Sultanov

“…Clamping of the arteries was carried out by temporarily ligating with a special loop (like an end-loop) of the renal hilum. Surgical procedures were performed on a heated pad to avoid cold-induced hemodynamic alterations. …”
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On using the factor analysis to study the geodynamic processes of formation of the Greater Caucasus by F. L. Yakovlev, E. S. Gorbatov

“…The article describes the factor analysis procedure ensuring its correct usage for identifying the processes that cause formation of fold structures and the main layers of the continental crust in mobile belts. …”
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Clinical condition and cardiovascular risk factors displaying neoatherosclerosis in stented coronary arteries with developing restenosis by V. P. Mazaev, A. A. Komkov, S. V. Ryazanova

“…All patients were selected to groups according to restenosis development and time spent before the second procedure (before and after 9 months): group 1 (n=67) — short term follow-up (&lt;9 months) and absence of restenosis; group 2 (n=26) — short period with restenosis; group 3 (n=43) — long term (&gt;9 months) and absence of restenosis; group 4 (n=19) — long term and restenosis (probable NA).Results. …”
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Clinical profile and management outcomes of paediatric undescended testes in a Nigerian tertiary hospital: An 11-year review by Ituen MA, Akpanudo EI, Eyo AE, Emmanuel EM

“…Data were extracted from case notes using a structured proforma, documenting age, clinical presentation, surgical procedures, and postoperative outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 24, and results are presented as frequencies, percentages, and medians with interquartile ranges (IQR). …”
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Pyramidal attention-based T network for brain tumor classification: a comprehensive analysis of transfer learning approaches for clinically reliable and reliable AI hybrid approach... by Tathagat Banerjee, Prachi Chhabra, Manoj Kumar, Abhay Kumar, Kumar Abhishek, Mohd. Asif Shah

“…The framework implements a strict nine-fold cross-validation procedure. It integrates a broad range of measures in its evaluation, including precision, recall, specificity, F1-score, AUC, confusion matrices, and the ROC analysis, consistent across distributions. …”
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Public Awareness Levels Regarding Cervical Spine Injury and the Suitable First Aid Response Among Adults in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by Alghamdi FA, Alghamdi GA, Almatrafi WS, Alghamdi RF, Kelantan SR, Abdulsamad FF, Bawahab NS, Babateen O, Albar HT, Hariri NH

“…Herein, we assessed the awareness of CSIs, trauma identification, and first-aid procedures among adults in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.Sample and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 591 participants aged 18 or older from Makkah, Saudi Arabia, selected using an online questionnaire and conducted between January and March 2024. …”
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Meridional anisotropy in contrast sensitivity and visual evoked potential in adults with high myopic astigmatism by Siu Sang Anthony Wu, Tsz Wing Leung, Tsz Wing Leung, Tsz Wing Leung

“…We assessed CS using a spatial four-alternative forced-choice procedure and recorded ssVEP at spatial frequencies ranging from 0.6 to 12 cycles per degree (cpd) for horizontal and vertical gratings. …”
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Siliconomas Siliconomas by Marilho Tadeu Dornelas, Marilia de Pádua Dornelas Correa, Felipe Marcellos Lemos Barra, Carlos Alberto Correa de Sá Junior, Marcília de Cássia Dornelas, Ludmila Leite Sant'Anna, Gabriel de Mendonça Netto, Fabrizio Romagnoli de Arruda

“…All patients clearly referred the material injected into their bodies and have done all the procedure in a non-hospital environment and by lay individuals. …”
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Comparison of cone beam-computed and micro-computed tomography data for measuring facial canal dehiscence by Mert Ocak, Ferhat Geneci, Bilge İpek Torun, Mehmet Fatih Şentürk, Emine Şebnem Kurşun Çakmak

“…These findings provide critical insights for preoperative evaluation and surgical planning in middle ear procedures.…”
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Modular-based psychotherapy (MoBa) versus cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) for patients with depression, comorbidities and a history of childhood maltreatment: study protocol fo... by Elisabeth Schramm, Martin Hautzinger, Carolin Jenkner, Moritz Elsaesser, Sabine Herpertz, Hannah Piosczyk

“…According to a specific questionnaire-based treatment algorithm, elements from cognitive behavioural analysis system of psychotherapy, mentalisation-based psychotherapy and/or mindfulness-based cognitive therapy are integrated for a personalised modular procedure.As a proof of concept, this trial will provide evidence for the feasibility and efficacy (post-treatment and 6-month follow-up) of a modular add-on approach for patients with depression, comorbidities and a history of childhood maltreatment. …”
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Evaluation of graft osteogenesis using fractal dimension analysis on cone-beam computed tomography images following maxillary sinus lift surgery by Emre Sozen, Emre Aytugar, Elif Tarim Ertas, Erhan Cene, Muhammed Isa Kara

“…Abstract Background Fractal dimension (FD) analysis is a method used to numerically characterize the complexity of structures or tissues. After sinus lift procedures, the graft material gradually transforms into natural bone over time. …”
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Possible risk factors for postoperative urinary tract infection following ureteroscopic lithotripsy by Jovanović Mirko, Bančević Vladimir, Košević Branko, Aleksić Predrag, Šuljagić Vesna

“…The study included 389 patients with ureteroscopic lithotripsy and possible risk factors were analyzed: age of the patients, sex, diabetes presence, degree of hydronephrosis, stone size, stone localization, wear of ureteral JJ stent and percutaneous nephrostomy catheter, type of surgical procedure and duration of the operation. The frequency of postoperative urinary tract infection was statistically analyzed in relation to the possible risk factors. …”
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Retrievability of Fractured Abutment Screws and Damage to Implant–Abutment Connections: An In Vitro Comparative Analysis of Conventional vs. Drilling Techniques by Paloma Martínez-Alcaraz, Javier Flores-Fraile, Rubén Agustín-Panadero, Gisela Senent-Vicente, Cristina Gómez-Polo, Silvia de la Cruz-Jiménez, Álvaro Zubizarreta-Macho, Ana Belén Lobo Galindo

“…ANOVA was used to assess the volumetric differences (mm³) and percentage ratios of the internal thread volumes of the implant–abutment connections before and after the procedures. Results: This study found no statistically significant differences in the volumetric and percentage ratios of internal threads among the implant groups (Phibo, Rhein83, Sanhigia, and conventional). …”
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Heat Stress Response in Ruditapes Decussatus: Transcriptional Regulation of Key Pathways and Novel SNPs in Antioxidant Genes by Dimitrios K. Papadopoulos, Basile Michaelidis, Ioannis A. Giantsis

“…This study evaluates the response of the grooved carpet shell clam Ruditapes decussatus (Linnaeus, 1758) to increasing temperatures (22.5°C, 24.5°C, 26.5°C) over 25 days through the transcription of key genes involved in antioxidant defense [Cu‐Zn superoxide dismutase (Cu‐Zn sod), catalase, metallothionein], anti‐apoptotic procedures [b‐cell lymphoma 2 (bcl2)], and energy metabolism [pyruvate kinase (pk), phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (pepck)]. …”
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Bio-interventional uveoscleral outflow enhancement in patients with medically uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma: 1-year results of allograft-reinforced cyclodialysis by Kevin Barber, Brian Flowers, Michael Patterson, Lautaro Vera, Tsontcho Ianchulev, Iqbal Ike Ahmed

“…The bio-interventional cyclodialysis surgery and scleral reinforcement were successfully performed in all cases. The procedures were well tolerated, and there were no visually significant or serious, vision-threatening ocular adverse events. …”
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Initial Experiences with Invasive Meningococcal Disease: Insights from Survivors and Their Caregivers by Oscar Herrera-Restrepo, Nuzhat Afroz, Eliazar Sabater Cabrera, Matthew Reaney, France Ginchereau Sowell, Ramiya Kumar, Alicia Stillman, Patti Wukovits, Mariana Rodrigues, Sofia B. Pinto, Zeki Kocaata, Obinna Onwude

“…At IMD onset, interactions with the healthcare system impacted participants’ experiences; confusion and care delays were common, and procedures were often invasive (e.g., amputations). …”
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