Chronic and opportunistic infections in patients with immuno-inflammatory rheumatic diseases: screening and prevention issues (based on the materials of the EULAR recommendations) by B. S. Belov, G. I. Gridneva, E. S. Aronova, E. L. Nasonov

“…At the same time, it seems absolutely justified to periodically review screening and preventive procedures as new scientific data accumulate. Despite the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and the need for close cooperation with doctors of other specialties, the EULAR working group emphasizes the central role of a rheumatologist in the management of patients with HOI that occur against the background of IIRD and are associated with the received anti-rheumatic therapy.…”
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A Three-Dimensional, Immersed Boundary, Finite Volume Method for the Simulation of Incompressible Heat Transfer Flows around Complex Geometries by Hassan Badreddine, Yohei Sato, Matthias Berger, Bojan Ničeno

“…As a next step in the validation procedure, the method is tested for Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) of a turbulent flow around a surface-mounted matrix of cubes. …”
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The Recurrence Rates of Fistulotomy and Sphincter Saving Fistulectomy by Tamer Karşıdağ, Sefa Tüzün, Ertuğrul Gazi Alkurt, Erdem Yılmaz

“…Aim: We aimed to determine the recurrence rate in the treatment of anal fistula and compare its rate between treatment procedures fistulotomy and fistulectomy. Methods: The cases were reviewed retrospectively. …”
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Profile of special needs patients assisted in a dental project by Khawana Faker, Nattalia Di Lanaro, Viviane Andrade Cancio Paula, Mônica Almeida Tostes

“…Conclusions: In conclusion the greatest demand was for curative and not preventive procedures and that the prevalence of caries is high in this group of patients. …”
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Exploring the versatility of Magnetic Relaxation Switching (MRS) and CRISPR-based biosensors for the detection of foodborne pathogens; a comprehensive review by Hiya Borah, Omar Bashir, Prashant Anil Pawase, Imdad Ul Hoque Mondal, Szilvia Várallyay, Diána Ungai, Béla Kovács

“…Traditional pathogen identification procedures in foods are laborious and expensive and require specialized equipments. …”
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A Microelectrode Sensor Chip for Detecting Mercury and Arsenic with Wide Concentration Ranges by Zhihao Zhang, Yuqi Liu, Yang Li, Chao Bian

“…Traditional detection methods such as atomic absorption spectroscopy offer high sensitivity and accuracy for heavy metal ion detection; however, they are often limited to laboratory environments due to bulky equipment and complex procedures. To meet the demand for rapid on-site detection, this study employs electrochemical analysis and utilizes Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology to fabricate a microelectrode sensor chip for the electrochemical detection of heavy metal ions, Hg(II) and As(III). …”
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Effect of Mobile Phone Position on the Visual and Driving Behaviour – A Lane Change Test-Based Study by Indresh Kumar VERMA, Bighna Kalyan NAYAK, Sougata KARMAKAR

“…Insights drawn could be useful in drafting standard operating procedures for professional drivers and others in general.…”
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Fertility preserving, uterine sparing approach to a uterine extragonadal yolk sac tumor by Michelle Greenman, Blair McNamara, Victoria Ettorre, Natalia Buza, Masoud Azodi

“…The myometrium and endometrium adjacent to the tumor were resected with negative margins, the uterus was reconstructed, and a fertility preserving staging procedure was performed followed by chemotherapy with bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin. …”
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Urethral Stricture and Methods for its Correction by R. А. Kazikhinurov, B. I. Shamsov, A. A. Kazikhinurov, R. R. Kazikhinurov, A. I. Hasanov

“…Within the last few decades research has mainly focused on improving existing procedures to mitigate the negative postoperative effects. …”
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100 years of the Clinic for Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University Clinical Center of Serbia (1924-2024) by Čvorović Ljiljana, Ranđelović Simona, Korugić Aleksa, Mladenović Neda, Arsović Konstantin, Arsović Nenad

“…It has continually grown, introducing cuttingedge treatments and technologies, including endoscopic procedures, pediatric care, and advanced head and neck surgeries. …”
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Tumor enucleation for Castleman’s disease in the pulmonary hilum: a case report by Masaya Aoki, Go Kamimura, Tadashi Umehara, Aya Harada Takeda, Yui Watanabe, Koki Maeda, Toshiyuki Nagata, Tsunayuki Otsuka, Masami Sato

“…Although resection of only the lesion is sufficient because of its benign nature, lobectomy or more extensive procedures performed for the pulmonary hilar tumor have been reported. …”
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Using Generative Artificial Intelligence and Keyword Analysis to Support the Design of Research Projects in Higher Education by Rafael Antunes dos Santos, Eliseo Berni Reategui

“…The results indicated that the procedure stimulated reflective processes among students, with the majority considering the intervention useful, particularly in expanding thematic understanding and refining the definition of keywords. …”
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Oculofaciocardiodental Syndrome: A Rare Disorder with Canine Radiculomegaly by Aishwarya Rathod, Priyanka Jaiswal, Pankaj Banode, Gajendra Manakshe, Deepika Masurkar

“…On the basis of clinical and radiographic findings and necessary medical diagnostic procedures, patient was diagnosed with OFCD syndrome. …”
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Data-Driven Loan Default Prediction: A Machine Learning Approach for Enhancing Business Process Management by Xinyu Zhang, Tianhui Zhang, Lingmin Hou, Xianchen Liu, Zhen Guo, Yuanhao Tian, Yang Liu

“…A cost-sensitive threshold-tuning procedure is embedded to align predictions with regulatory loss weights to support audit requirements.…”
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Performance Analysis of WBAN MAC Protocol under Different Access Periods by Pervez Khan, Niamat Ullah, Md. Nasre Alam, Kyung Sup Kwak

“…The standard defines two contention-based channel access schemes: slotted ALOHA and carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA) using an alternative binary exponential backoff procedure. The standard supports quality of service (QoS) differentiation through user priorities and access phases. …”
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The Modified Trochleoplasty for Trochlear Dysplasia Types B and D by Sergio Marinho de Gusmão Canuto, M.D., Arthur Macedo de Gusmão Canuto, M.D., Camilo Partezani Helito, M.D., Ph.D., Pedro Baches Jorge, M.D., Ph.D., Vitor Barion Castro de Padua, M.D., Ph.D., Diego Ariel de Lima, M.D., Ph.D.

“…This approach creates a single central sulcus without additional osteotomies, simplifying the procedure while ensuring anatomic precision. Fixation is achieved using headless compression screws, enhancing stability while minimizing cartilage damage. …”
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Rethinking pre-training: cognitive load implications for learners with varying prior knowledge by Anna Gorbunova, Anastasiia Kapuza, Ouhao Chen, Jamie Costley

“…In an experiment with 136 university students, pre-training was implemented through concept maps and a glossary introducing essential terms and procedures before problem-solving. Results revealed that learners with higher prior knowledge experienced lower intrinsic and extraneous load and higher germane load during problem-solving compared to learners with lower prior knowledge, suggesting enhanced schema refinement rather than redundancy. …”
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Techno-Economic Analysis of the Implementation of the IEC 62034:2012 Standard—Automatic Test Systems for Battery-Powered Emergency Escape Lighting—In a 52.8-Meter Multipurpose Vess... by Luis García Rodríguez, Laura Castro-Santos, María Isabel Lamas Galdo

“…Practically, it provides a cost-effective and safety-enhancing solution for ship operators, suggesting that automated testing systems can replace outdated manual maintenance procedures and improve compliance with safety regulations.…”
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Cell-scale atmospheric moisture flows dataset reconciled with ERA5 reanalysis by Elena De Petrillo, Luca Monaco, Marta Tuninetti, Arie Staal, Francesco Laio

“…To address these discrepancies and enhance the reliability of tracking models’ estimates, we propose a procedure based on Iterative Proportional Fitting (IPF). …”
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Assessment of Timeliness of Tuberculosis Detection among Foreign Citizens in Novosibirsk Oblast by I. G. Felker, M. V. Volik, G. K. Dzhurabaeva, E. I. Gordeeva

“…Nevertheless, the currently existing procedure for diagnostics of tuberculosis among foreign citizens requires significant improvement. …”
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