Automatic Segmentation of the Infraorbital Canal in CBCT Images: Anatomical Structure Recognition Using Artificial Intelligence by Ismail Gumussoy, Emre Haylaz, Suayip Burak Duman, Fahrettin Kalabalık, Muhammet Can Eren, Seyda Say, Ozer Celik, Ibrahim Sevki Bayrakdar

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Accurate identification and preservation of the IOC during surgical procedures are of critical importance to maintaining a patient’s functional and sensory integrity. …”
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A Hydrometallurgical Process for the Recovery of Noble Metals (Au, Pt, Ir, and Ta) from Pyrolyzed and Acid-Digested Solutions of Single-Use Medical Devices by Angeliki Lampou, Evgenios Kokkinos, Charikleia Prochaska, Theodosios Tsiogkas, Effrosyni Peleka, Anthimos Xenidis, Anastasios Zouboulis

“…The proposed complete hydrometallurgical route goes through the initial pyrolysis and acid digestion steps, expanding upon our previous relevant work in the field, followed by solvent extraction, stripping, and precipitation procedures. In this study, a complete hydrometallurgical process was developed for the recovery of gold, platinum, iridium, and tantalum, separating them from other metals, i.e., from iron, chromium, and nickel, also present in the examined medical devices, i.e., (i) diagnostic electrophysiology catheters, containing gold, (ii) diagnostic guide wires, containing platinum and iridium alloys, and (iii) self-expanding stents, containing tantalum. …”
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Sex differences in electrical activity of the brain during sleep: a systematic review of electroencephalographic findings across the human lifespan by Rhea Chapman, Sarasa Najima, Thaisa Tylinski Sant’Ana, Christy Chi Kiu Lee, Francesco Filice, Jessica Babineau, Tatyana Mollayeva

“…Development of uniform testing procedures across research settings is timely. PROSPERO: CRD42022327644. …”
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Monitoring the stability of therapeutic ions in SBF by H. Kaňková, A. Švančárková, L. Buňová, D. Galusek, D. Galusková

“…A protocol of recommended sample handling procedures was developed to avoid potential errors and inconsistencies when storing the SBF sample after leaching tests (also known as ion release test) before ICP-OES analysis.…”
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Efficacy and Safety of the Arsenic Trioxide/Lipiodol Emulsion in the Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization Combined with Apatinib in the Treatment of Advanced Hepatocellular Car... by Zhaonan Li, Quanjing Chen, Wenguang Zhang, Guangyan Si, Jing Li, Dechao Jiao, Xinwei Han

“…Compared to that at the pre-aTACE examination, the levels of AST and ALT were elevated at the first week after procedure (65.84 U/L ± 22.93 U/L vs. 54.15 U/L ± 19.60 U/L, p=0.032; 63.44 U/L ± 22.50 U/L vs. 51.60 U/L ± 13.89 U/L, p=0.027, respectively). …”
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Relationship Between Peripheral Serum Adiponectin and Cerebrospinal Fluid TNF-&alpha;, IL-1&beta;, Lactic Acid, Pyruvic Acid and Perioperative Neurocognitive Dysfunction in Elderly... by Guo L, Wang D, Lai X, Chi Y, Liu S, Su X, Chen H, Su B, Xie H

“…Lideng Guo,1,2 Di Wang,2,3 Xiawei Lai,3,4 Yuqing Chi,3 Shuxian Liu,2,3 Xiaoqun Su,3 Huiqun Chen,3,5 Baiqin Su,3,5 Haihui Xie3,5 1Department of Anesthesiology, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, South China University of Technology, Foshan, People’s Republic of China; 2Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Anesthesiology, The Tenth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Dongguan, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Anesthesiology, Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China; 5Dongguan Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Organ Protection, Dongguan, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Haihui Xie, Email xhh900@163.comBackground: Postoperative neurocognitive dysfunction (PND) represents a form of cognitive impairment related to surgery and anesthesia, which may manifest hours or even weeks after the surgical procedure, persist, and potentially progress into Alzheimer’s disease. …”
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Epidemiological Characteristics of Intestinal Protozoal Infections and Their Risk Factors in Malaysia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol by Nor Shazlina Mizan, Hassanain Al-Talib, Seok Mui Wang

“…Our findings will provide valuable insights into the prevalence of these infections, the associated risk factors, and the diagnostic techniques employed, which should strengthen public health measures, improve diagnostic procedures, and guide future research to reduce the prevalence of intestinal protozoal infections in Malaysia. …”
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Comparative analysis of reagent kits for DNA extraction from dry blood stains by A. V. Sedykh, M. A. Saitgalina, Yu. V. Ostankova, A. A. Totolian

“…Neonatal screening is a mandatory newborn screening procedure that detects the presence of genetic diseases. …”
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Correlation of Calcium, Magnesium, Uric Acid and Phosphate Levels in Serum, 24-Hour Urine, and Stone Components in Patients with Urolithiasis: A Cross-sectional Study by Pranav Prakash, Shikhar Agarwal, Archana Prakash, Anita Sharma, Ashok Kumar Dogra, Sanjay Dvivedi

“…Aim: To determine the levels of Calcium (Ca), Phosphorus (P), Uric Acid (UA) and Magnesium (Mg) in the blood and urine of patients with urolithiasis, as well as in urinary stones post-procedure. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of General Surgery at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS), Swami Ram Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, from November 2021 to October 2022. …”
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Comparison of strategies based on DTI visualisation for stereotactic minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of moderate-volume thalamo-basal ganglia cerebral haemorrhage: a pr... by Shiqiang Yang, Yanwei Liu, Shiqiang Wang, Hua Peng, Xin Qi, Zhonghai Cai, Xuhui Hui, Anqiang Yang

“…This approach allows avoidance of the CST during preoperative planning of the puncture path, thus reducing secondary injuries caused by the procedure. The primary objective of this study was to assess the ability of patients in the minimally invasive surgery group and the conservative group to perform activities of daily living after 6 months of treatment. …”
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An analytical framework for strategic alliance formation between a cooperative bank and a fintech start-up: An Italian case study by Francesca Bartolacci, Andrea Cardoni, Piotr Łasak, Wojciech Sadkowski

“…Critical are also the procedures of the alliance formation. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: This article provides two main contributions to the literature on the technology-driven transformations of the banking sector. …”
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Skeletal muscle as a source of IGFBP-2 in a murine model of metabolic dysfunction associated with steatotic liver disease. by Miriam G. Bautista-Ubaldo, Bryan M. Ata-Calixto, Diana Paola Osnaya-Burgos, Ignacio González-Sánchez, Gabriela Gutiérrez-Reyes, Carolina Guzmán

“…Materials and Patients: Samples of hamstring muscle, and epididymal adipose tissue were obtained from male C57BL/6 mice, fed a high-fat diet supplemented with sucrose and fructose (42g/L) in the beverage during 6 months. All procedures were approved by the Institutional Committee of Care and Use of Laboratory Animals at the School of Medicine, UNAM (FM/DI/005/2022). …”
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Comparative chromato-mass spectroscopy studies on tinctures of Valeriana stolonifera Czern. by V. M. Odyntsova, V. H. Korniievska, Yu. I. Korniievskyi, V. I. Kokitko

“…The tinctures were prepared according to production procedure (Tinctura Rhizomata cum radicibus Valerianae (1 : 5) (The extractant is ethanol, 70 %) made from the roots of Valeriana stolonifera Czern, which were harvested in November 2019 in the vicinity of Zaporizhzhia region (Kantserivska balka). …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement in Patients With Moderate to Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on Clinical Outc... by Pouria Azami, Alireza Hosseinpour, Jahangir Kamalpour, Farshad Rajabi, Iman Razeghian‐Jahromi, Sarvenaz Farhangdoost, Reza Golchin Vafa, Ghazaleh Bagheri

“…Conclusion TTVR presents a promising treatment alternative for high‐risk patients with severe TR, demonstrating high technical success, favorable clinical outcomes, and significant echocardiographic improvements. While the procedure is associated with low in‐hospital and 1‐year mortality, further studies are needed to evaluate long‐term outcomes and optimize patient selection for this emerging therapy.…”
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Dosing Regimen Recommendations for Sirolimus in Adult Liver Transplant Recipients: Insights from a Population Pharmacokinetic Model by Mao J, Cheng Y, Liu D, Zhang B, Li X

“…Covariates influencing the PKs of sirolimus were investigated using a stepwise procedure. Monte Carlo simulations were conducted to recommend dosing regimens for patients with different levels of covariates.Results: A one-compartment model with first-order elimination provided the best fit of the data. …”
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A Retrospective Study on the Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Gram-Positive Cocci in a Pediatric Department: A Single-Center Report from Egypt by Mona Moheyeldin AbdelHalim, Shimaa A. Abdel Salam, Marwa O. Elgendy, Ahmed M. Abdel Hamied, Sultan M. Alshahrani, Ahmed R. N. Ibrahim, Heba Sherif Abdel Aziz

“…The analysis focused on the resistance patterns of gram-positive pathogens identified through routine culture procedures. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using the Kirby–Bauer disc diffusion method, and vancomycin MIC was confirmed using the VITEK 2 system. …”
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Chlorophyll-a determinations in mesocosms under varying nutrient and temperature treatments: in-situ fluorescence sensors versus in-vitro measurements [version 3; peer review: 6 ap... by Eti Ester Levi, Jens C. Nejstgaard, Erik Jeppesen, Thomas Alexander Davidson

“…Here, we validated measurements from 24 Chla and 12 phycocyanin (cyanobacteria indicator) fluorescence in-situ sensors (Cyclops-7F, Turner Designs) against spectrophotometrically (in-vitro) determined Chla and tested a data-cleaning procedure for eliminating data errors and impacts of non-photochemical quenching (i.e. light-induced decrease in fluorescence intensity). …”
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Glycoconjugate secretion in human airways in vitro: effects of epithelium removal by H. Sossé-Alaoui, C. Labat, I. Gorenne, V. Thomas de Montpreville, J. Bara, C. Brink

“…The amount of glycoconjugate measured in the medium derived from human isolated bronchial ring preparations did not change under control conditions during the course of the experimental procedure (Period I; 128 ± 46 μg/g tissue and Period II; 159 ± 48 μg/g tissue; n=13 paired lung samples). …”
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RESULTS OF VENTRICULOPERITONEAL SHUNT SURGERY USING ELECTROMAGNETIC AND OPTICAL NAVIGATION: EXPERIENCES IN 31 PATIENTS by Utku Özgen, Mehmet Osman Akçakaya, Talat Kırış

“…Objective: The ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt procedure is frequently performed in the field of neurosurgery to treat pathologies such as normal-pressure hydrocephalus, infection, trauma, or VP shunt dependency after subarachnoid haemorrhage. …”
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Tracing Missing Surgical Specimens: A Quality Improvement Strategy for Adverse Events Based on Root Cause Analysis by Huang LL, Yang JH, Hong WW, Wang BL, Chen HF

“…Li-Li Huang,1 Ju-Hong Yang,2 Wei-Wen Hong,3 Bin-Liang Wang,4 Hai-Fei Chen5 1Department of Quality Management, Huangyan Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Taizhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Infusion Room, Taizhou First People’s Hospital, Huangyan, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of General Surgery, Taizhou First People’s Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Hospital, Taizhou First People’s Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 5Operating Room, Taizhou First People’s Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Hai-Fei Chen, Operating Room, Taizhou First People’s Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China, No. 218, Hengjie Road, Huangyan District, Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318020, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13575807288, Email chenhaifei0803@163.com Bin-Liang Wang, Hospital Department, Taizhou First People’s Hospital, No. 218, Hengjie Road, Huangyan District, Taizhou, Zhejiang, 318020, People’s Republic of China, Email billywangchina@foxmail.comBackground: In 2022, a critical incident occurred at a Chinese hospital where a surgical specimen from a rectal prostate procedure was misplaced, necessitating repeat surgery for the patient. …”
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