Percutaneous endocardial septal radiofrequency ablation in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy by Aiju Tian, Yunjiu Cheng, Yuhe Jia, Tianjing Zhang, Jiaju Li, Xuhua Chen, Jun Liu, Xiaogang Guo, Qi Sun, Min Tang, Keping Chen, Yan Yao

“…The patients were followed for 37 months (25–47.5 months), with transthoracic echocardiography performed 22 months (8–29 months) after the procedure. Results The mean age of patients was 55.3 ± 13.5 years (range: 23 to 79), and 11 (44%) of them were female. …”
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The Pavlov University experience in medical assistance for patients with the novel coronavirus infection: first results and lessons by S. F. Bagnenko, Yu. S. Polushin, I. V. Shlyk, V. M. Teplov, E. A. Karpova, E G. Gavrilova, A. A. Afanasyev, A. A. Khryapa, I. V. Bovkun, L. M. Kalmanson, D. A. Malinina, R. D. Skvortsova, E. A. Korobenkov

“…In the preparatory period, the operation of the emergency department based on the inpatient emergency medical department (EMD) had been simulated to clarify its staff structure and the procedure for admission, examination, and treatment of patients. …”
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Tripartite prehabilitation of patients with acute myeloid leukaemia and high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes during intensive chemotherapy before allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell... by Jean-Marie Boher, Norbert Vey, Colombe Saillard, Sarah Cuvelier, Charlène Villaron-Goetgheluck, Leonor Almeida-Lopez, Anne-Gaelle Le Corroller, Pauline Denis, Céline Rivieccio, Sarah Calvin, Cécile Bannier-Braticevic

“…In addition, the evolution of physical capacities (Short Physical Performance Battery, grip and quadriceps strengths), psychosocial parameters (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Leukaemia, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Fatigue, subjective well-being, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, self-efficacy, Coach-Athlete Relationship Questionnaire, interviews) and clinical status (weight, lean body mass, survival rate, number of infections, days of hospitalisation, GvHD) will be evaluated.Ethics and dissemination The study procedures have been approved by the National Ethics Committee (21.00223.000003). …”
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Impact of nicotine product use on outcomes of patients receiving cervical disc arthroplasty: a propensity score analysis of the united States nationwide inpatient sample 2005–2020... by Yu-Jun Lin, Fu-Yuan Shih, Jin-Fu Huang, Chun-Wei Ting, Yu-Chin Tsai, Lin Chang, Hung-Cheng Wang, Wu-Fu Chen

“…While previous studies have examined its impact on spinal procedures, its specific effects on cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) remain unclear. …”
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Unveiling the influence of CAR-negative T-cells: enhancing efficacy and ensuring safety in CAR-T therapies by Belén Sierro-Martínez, Beatriz Guijarro-Albaladejo, Ricardo Fernández-Cisnal, Alfonso Rodríguez-Gil, Paola Hernández-Díaz, María de la Rosa-Garrido, Inmaculada Carrasco-Brocal, Maribel Lara-Chica, Virginia Escamilla-Gómez, Raquel Muñoz-García, Ángela Bella, Francisco Jose García-Cózar, Jose Antonio Pérez-Simón, Estefanía García-Guerrero

“…Results A significant reduction in the percentage of transduced (CAR-pos) T cells was observed throughout the in vitro cell culture, where CAR-neg T cells displayed greater expansion along the procedure compared to CAR-pos T cells, using either IL-2 or IL-7/IL-15. …”
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Naloxone training programs in corporately-owned versus independently-owned Alabama community pharmacies: A pilot cross-sectional survey by Erin Blythe, Nicholas McCormick, Shannon Woods, Karen Pham, Asia White, Hannah Bricker, Sadie Newhouse, Anne Taylor, Lindsey Hohmann

“…The purpose of this study was to identify the differences between naloxone training, policies, procedures, and preferences in corporately-owned (chain) versus independently-owned pharmacies in Alabama. …”
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Soil properties under different land uses and slope gradients: Implications for sustainable land management in the Tach Karnuary watershed, Northwestern Ethiopia by Tenagne Ewunetu, Tenagne Ewunetu, Yihenew G. Selassie, Yihenew G. Selassie, Eyayu Molla, Habtamu Admase, Ashenafei Gezahegn, Ashenafei Gezahegn

“…Standard laboratory procedures were employed to analyze the physical properties (bulk density, porosity, and texture) and chemical properties (pH, organic matter, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, cation exchange capacity, and exchangeable cations). …”
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Evaluación de lubricante para apoyos de ventilador en planta termoeléctrica con empleo de norma ISO 7902. // Evaluation of lubricant for fan supports in thermoelectric plant by mea... by A. García Toll, R. Gómez González, M. E. García Domínguez, G. González Rey

“…The standard ISO 7902 "Hydrodynamic<br />plain journal bearing under steady-state conditions - Circulate cylindrical bearings", it is used to verify the<br />capacity of work of a plain bearing under conditions of hydrodynamic lubrication for a selected lubricant,<br />with a geometry and loads given system. In this paper a procedure to verify the capacity of plain bearings<br />taking into account a specific lubricant is given. …”
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Is Urinary Tract Infection Different in Elderly and Adults Aged Under 65 Years? Ege University Experience by Hüseyin Aytaç ERDEM, Serhat UYSAL, Meltem IŞIKGÖZ TAŞBAKAN, Hüsnü PULLUKÇU, Oğuz Reşat SİPAHİ, Tansu YAMAZHAN, Bilgin ARDA, Sercan ULUSOY

“…When the patients were evaluated in terms of underlying diseases and complicating factors, urological procedures (33.3%), urological malignancy (18.8%), urinary catheter (43.8%), benign prostatic hyperplasia (44.4%), and diabetes mellitus (57.1%) were found to be more frequent in patients aged ≥65 years. …”
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Evaluating the effect of incentives on recruiting people with low back pain with limited English proficiency as part of the COMFORT cluster randomised controlled trial: a study pro... by Lisa Vizza, Christopher G. Maher, Rowena Ivers, Andrew J. McLachlan, Patrick J. Kelly, Fiona Blyth, Philip James Clare, Rachel Thompson, Thomas Lung, Louisa Degenhardt, Sharon Reid, Bradley C. Martin, Michael Wright, Rawa Osman, Simon D. French, Kirsten J. McCaffery, Gabrielle Campbell, Hazel J. Jenkins, Stephanie Mathieson, Monika Boogs, Jarrod McMaugh, Carol Bennett, Fiona Stanaway, Christina Abdel Shaheed

“…Data collection, analyses and general study procedures will follow the COMFORT protocol. Discussion This SWAT will determine whether a per-participant monetary incentive facilitates greater recruitment of people with limited English proficiency who speak Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin or Italian by participating GPs. …”
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Isolated Aortic Valve Replacement: Early Results from a 16-Year Experience by Selman Dumani, Ermal Likaj, Saimir Kuci, Laureta Dibra, Fjorba Mana, Devis Pellumbi, Alfred Ibrahimi, Stavri Llazo, Edlira Rruci, Ervin Bejko, Aferdita Veseli, Andi Kacani, Edvin Prifti, Klodian Krakulli, Ali Refatllari, Alessia Mehmeti, Fatjon Hamiti, Elizana Petrela, Altin Veshti

“…Background: Aortic valve replacement (AVR) has been a routine procedure since the introduction of heart valve prostheses in the late 1960s and early 1970s. …”
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Case report: Receptive labeling training in autism: conventional vs. technology-based approaches? a single case study by Roberta Minutoli, Roberta Minutoli, Ileana Scarcella, Ileana Scarcella, Germana Doria, Germana Doria, Noemi Vetrano, Noemi Vetrano, Paola Chilà, Paola Chilà, Maria Josè Sireci, Stefania Gismondo, Chiara Failla, Chiara Failla, Giovanni Pioggia, Flavia Marino

“…Sessions were semi-randomly alternated, and the teaching procedures remained constant across conditions. In the traditional condition, sessions were conducted twice a week, using flashcards. …”
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Comparison of clinical nasal endoscopy, optical biopsy, and artificial intelligence in early diagnosis and treatment planning in laryngeal cancer: a prospective observational study by Ruifang Hu, Xianping Liu, Yong Zhang, Clement Arthur, Dongguang Qin

“…Optical biopsy methods provided better visualization of lesions; however, not all patients had all three modalities in a single procedure. Diagnostic delay was shortened with a median time of 15 to 7 days (&lt;0.001). …”
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Dental pulp mesenchymal stem cell (DPSCs)-derived soluble factors, produced under hypoxic conditions, support angiogenesis via endothelial cell activation and generation of M2-like... by Ludovica Barone, Martina Cucchiara, Maria Teresa Palano, Barbara Bassani, Matteo Gallazzi, Federica Rossi, Mario Raspanti, Piero Antonio Zecca, Gianluca De Antoni, Christina Pagiatakis, Roberto Papait, Giovanni Bernardini, Antonino Bruno, Rosalba Gornati

“…After excision, Ultimatrix were assayed by immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy and flow cytometry, to evaluate the presence of endothelial, stromal, and immune cells. For in vitro procedures, DPSC-CMs were used on human umbilical-vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), to test their effects on cell adhesion, migration, tube formation, and on their capability to recruit human CD14+ monocytes. …”
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Opioid-use disorder and reported pain after spine surgery: Risk-group patterns in cognitive-appraisal processes in a longitudinal cohort study by Carolyn E Schwartz, ScD, Katrina Borowiec, MA, Bruce D Rapkin, PhD, Joel A Finkelstein, MD, MSc, FRCS(C), Tai Sutherland, BA, Olivia B Caan, BA, MS, Richard L Skolasky, ScD

“…The Benjamini-Hochberg procedure reduced the false-discovery rate. Results: The OUD risk classification was validated. …”
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Electrodos austeníticos inoxidables semisintéticos para la soldadura manual por arco eléctrico: Una variante económica para las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PIME). // Semi-synthet... by A. Paz Iglesias, A. Alvarez Paneque, T. García Hernández, P. Sarría Popowski

“…The results shown are based on investigation experiences, production and trading of companies with a<br />capacity for 200 T/year, so it is very difficult to enter in the market using the same technological procedures of a big<br />company with higher capital and financial resources.…”
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EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY OF FAVIPIRAVIR INFUSION IN PATIENTS HOSPITALIZED WITH COVID-19 by L. A. Balykova, K. Ya. Zaslavskaya, V. F. Pavelkina, N. A. Pyataev, N. M. Selezneva, N. V. Kirichenko, A. Yu. Ivanova, G. V. Rodoman, K. B. Kolontarev, K. S. Skrupsky, E. N. Simakina, O. A. Mubarakshina, A. V. Taganov, D. Yu. Pushkar

“…An open, randomized, multicenter comparative study was conducted in 6 research centers in the Russian Federation to evaluate the efficacy and safety of favipiravir, a lyophilisate for the preparation of a concentrate for the infusion solution administrated to the patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Screening procedures and randomization were completed in 217 patients, 209 of which had completed the study in accordance with the protocol.Results. …”
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Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis Used in A University Clinics Hospital and Antibiotic Costs: A 3-year Survey by Vianney N. Ntabaza, PhD, Antonelle Pardo, PhD, Amandine Nachtergael, PhD, Julien Bamps, MSc, Salvius A. Bakari, PhD, Pierre Duez, PhD, Stephanie Patris, PhD, Byanga Kahumba, PhD

“…Results: Shortcomings in registered data and the application of exclusion criteria allowed to include only 256 of the 977 retrospective procedures recorded during this period, with around 50% of the cases in 2019. …”
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Validation of an Automated High-Throughput Multiplex Real-Time PCR Assay for Detection of Enteric Protozoa by Rachel Lau, Jason Kwan, Kimberley Marks-Beaubrun, Ruben Cudiamat, Min Qun Ellen Chen, Krista Orejana, Filip Ralevski, Andrea K. Boggild

“…<b>Background</b>: Microscopy is the conventional method for the identification of gastrointestinal parasitic pathogens in fecal specimens; however, it presents numerous challenges, including high technical expertise burden, multiple staining procedures, and prolonged turnaround time. Molecular methods provide higher throughput and potentially higher sensitivity and specificity. …”
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Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Lung Cancer Surgery Outcomes in the USA by Ivana Vasic, Kian C. Banks, Julia Wei, Leyda Marrero Morales, Zeuz A. Islas, Nathan J. Alcasid, Cynthia Susai, Angela Sun, Katemanee Burapachaisri, Ashish R. Patel, Simon K. Ashiku, Jeffrey B. Velotta

“…Multivariable logistic and linear models adjusted for age, sex, body mass index (BMI), Charlson Comorbidity Index scores, procedure approach, neighborhood deprivation index (NDI), cancer stage, receipt of adjuvant chemotherapy, and insurance. …”
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