Using Virtual Reality Simulators to Enhance Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Skills Learning by Irene Suh, Hong Li, Yucheng Li, Carl Nelson, Dmitry Oleynikov, Ka-Chun Siu

“…Studies show that surgeons who train with simulation have demonstrated improved technical skills in fundamental surgical procedures. The purpose of this study is to determine the overall impact of virtual reality training on laparoscopic cholecystectomy performance and to explore whether specific training protocols or the addition of feedback confer any advantages for future surgeons. (2) MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase (Ovid SP), Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus were searched for the literature related to virtual reality training, immersive simulation, laparoscopic surgical skills training, and medical education. …”
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BICUSPID AORTIC VALVE (A DEVELOPMENT OF INSIGHT INTO VALVULOPATHIES) by S. L. Dzemeshkevitch, V. A. Ivanov, E. R. Charchian, E. P. Evseev, Yu. V. Frolova, A. N. Lugovoy, S. V. Fedulova, V. V. Khovrin, A. A. Bukaeva, E. V. Zaklyazminskaya

“…Combinations of additional procedures (as aortic valve plastic or prosthesis, tricuspid plastic, left atrium plastic, septal defects sewing, coronary bypass grafting) were not unusual — in 57. …”
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Influence of computed tomography–based pelvimetric parameters and surgical approaches on surgical difficulty in mid‑low rectal cancer by Jie Wang, Dengyang Fang, Ruiqi Li, Yifan Cheng, Shuai Zhao, Jiajie Zhou, Zhen Tian, Chenkai Zhang, Yayan Fu, Yong Wang, Jun Ren, Daorong Wang

“…Aim: The objective of this study was to explore the influence of pelvimetric parameters and surgical approaches on the difficulty of surgical procedures in MLRC. Materials and methods: A retrospective analysis was performed at the Northern Jiangsu People’s Hospital, including patients with a diagnosis of MLRC who underwent total mesorectal excision between January 2016 and June 2023. …”
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Pinene-Based Chiral Bipyridine Ligands Drive Potent Antibacterial Activity in Rhenium(I) Complexes by Justine Horner, Gozde Demirci, Aurelien Crochet, Aleksandar Pavic, Olimpia Mamula Steiner, Fabio Zobi

“…Developing new antibiotics is essential to combat resistant pathogens, safeguard modern medical procedures, and prevent a return to a pre-antibiotic era where common infections become untreatable. …”
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Legislation on Agrivoltaics in Germany: Changes and Complements Towards a Comprehensive Legal Framework by Max Trommsdorff, Jens Vollprecht, Till Sterzenbach

“…In the public law, a new legislation on building permits privileges small agrivoltaic facilities leading to an easier and faster permitting procedure compared to those of larger facilities. In the energy law, a new amendment to the Renewable Energy Act (German: Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz, EEG) provides more attractive feed-in tariffs for certain agrivoltaic systems. …”
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Key Updates in the WADA 2025 Prohibited List: Implications for Competitive Sports by Maciej Michalik, Tomasz Lorenc, Mateusz Muras, Krzysztof Marcinkowski, Natalia Mikszta, Jakub Mikszta, Julia Marcinkowska

“…The revised policy also clarifies the permissibility of blood donation via apheresis procedure under strict oversight and introduces notable sport-specific changes, which is removal of β-blockers from the Prohibited List for selected skiing and snowboarding disciplines, following recommendations by the International Ski Federation (FIS). …”
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Frequency of Macroprolactinemia in Hyperprolactinemic Women Presenting with Menstrual Irregularities, Galactorrhea, and/or Infertility: Etiology and Clinical Manifestations by Alfredo Leaños-Miranda, Karla Leticia Ramírez-Valenzuela, Inova Campos-Galicia, Rosario Chang-Verdugo, Lizbeth Zarela Chinolla-Arellano

“…Serum PRL precipitated with PEG is a convenient and simple procedure to screen for the presence of macroprolactinemia.…”
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Metabolic and Hormonal Changes in Pediatric Burn Patients: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Care Strategies by Gloria Pelizzo, Valeria Calcaterra, Michela Marinaro, Paola Baldassarre, Carlotta Paola Maria Canonica, Gianvincenzo Zuccotti

“…Early mobilization and physiotherapy are essential for preventing complications of prolonged immobility, including muscle wasting, joint contractures, and functional decline; their effectiveness is closely tied to advancements in minimally invasive procedures, regenerative medicine, and reconstructive techniques, particularly for pediatric patients. …”
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PV System Design in Different Climates: A BIM-Based Methodology by Annamaria Ciccozzi, Tullio de Rubeis, Yun Ii Go, Dario Ambrosini

“…The main aim of the paper is to create a standardized procedure applicable on a large scale for photovoltaic integration within Building Information Modeling workflows. …”
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Manual lymphatic drainage and therapeutic ultrasound in liposuction and lipoabdominoplasty post-operative period by Igor F. B Masson, Bruna D. A de Oliveira, Aline Fernanda Perez Machado, Thiago Saikali Farcic, Ivaldo Esteves Júnior, Cristiano Schiavinato Baldan

“…Background: Physiotherapy in the plastic surgery post-operative (PO) is essential to provide means for an adequate and fast recovery as it restores function through the use of physiotherapeutic procedures. Aim: The aim of the following study is to verify the effects of the association between the manual lymphatic drainage and the therapeutic ultrasound on pain, oedema and the tissue fibrosis in liposuction and lipoabdominoplasty PO. …”
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Continuous Short-Term Pain Assessment in Temporomandibular Joint Therapy Using LSTM Models Supported by Heat-Induced Pain Data Patterns by Aleksandra Badura, Maria Bienkowska, Andrzej Mysliwiec, Ewa Pietka

“…Our study introduces the dynamometer as a novel source of pain-feeling indications that meets the challenges given in the literature: data can be acquired in various procedures and from patients with limited abilities. …”
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Microstructural Evolution of PBF-LB AlSi10Mg under Different Heat Treatment Conditions by N. Rojas-Arias, L.F.K. Unti, D.B. Valim, A.H.G. Gabriel, E.B. Fonseca, E.S.N. Lopes

“…The development of heat treatment (HT) routes tailored specifically for PBF-LB parts are essential, as standardized procedures may not yield optimal results. This study investigates the effect of different HTs on the microstructural characteristics and hardness of AlSi10Mg parts. …”
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Case report: full recovery from dialysis-requiring renal failure after surgical repair of a completely occluded renal artery in a patient with a single kidney by Marta Kantauskaite, Klaus Grabitz, Lars Christian Rump, Sebastian Alexander Potthoff

“…Timely diagnosis is crucial for preserving renal function, whether through minimally invasive procedures or bypass surgery. Case presentation We present a case of a young male who developed acute occlusion of an aortic-renal bypass supplying a solitary left kidney. …”
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Development and application of a stepwise-assembled modular biomimetic lung chip for analyzing formaldehyde-induced cellular ferroptosis by Siyu Chen, Zezhi Li, Quanping Yan, Chenfeng Hua, Pingping Shang, Kejian Liu, Junwei Zhao, Guangxiang Jin, Xiang Li, Fuwei Xie

“…This design enables stepwise experimental procedures, including cell loading, gas concentration gradient exposure, and cell sample collection, through the assembly and disassembly of the modules. …”
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Systemic Immune Activation Profiles of HIV-1 Subtype C-Infected Children and Their Mothers by Tinyiko G. Makhubele, Helen C. Steel, Ronald Anderson, Gisela van Dyk, Annette J. Theron, Theresa M. Rossouw

“…Multiplex bead array, ELISA, and immunonephelometric procedures were used to measure soluble CD14 (sCD14), beta-2 microglobulin (β2M), CRP, MIG, IP-10, and transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1). …”
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Determination of the Experimental Minimal Formula of Metal‐Organic Frameworks by Jikson Pulparayil Mathew, Charlotte Simms, David E. Salazar Marcano, Evert Dhaene, Tatjana N. Parac‐Vogt, Jonathan De Roo

“…Although the determination of the MOF experimental minimal formula is often perceived as a complex and tedious task, the general methodology presented here is straightforward and involves very simple equations and procedures. It is easily generalized to new MOFs and even coordination networks of unknown structure, as demonstrated here for Al‐BDC.…”
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Intralesional Injection of Vitamin D3 for Treatment of Cutaneous Warts: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial by Stephen P. Merry, David N. Brennan, Michelle J. Duvall, Joseph B. Stanek, Erin K. O’Dowd, Tom D. Thacher

“…Methods: We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in our primary care procedure clinic of intralesional vitamin D3 12 000 IU vs placebo in cutaneous warts every 4 weeks up to 3 times. …”
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Rehabilitation for Women and Men Experiencing Sexual Dysfunction After Abdominal or Pelvic Surgery by Nicola Manocchio, Giulia Vita, Laura Giordani, Concetta Ljoka, Cristiano Monello, Calogero Foti

“…It highlights the physical and psychological repercussions of surgeries such as hysterectomies, pelvic organ prolapse repairs, radical prostatectomies, and rectal cancer resections. These procedures often lead to complications like dyspareunia, erectile dysfunction, and altered body image, necessitating comprehensive re-educational approaches. …”
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Russian vaccines against COVID-19: their characteristics, efficacy and safety by A. E. Bilev, A. M. Sokurova, N. A. Bileva, M. A. Kachkovskii, I. P. Vvedenskaya

“…The review presents data on the types of vaccines designed to prevent the development of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19). The procedure for inclusion in the register of funds for use in emergency situations is considered. …”
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Therapeutic potential of human mesenchymal stromal cell-derived mitochondria in a rat model of surgical digestive fistula by Antoine Mariani, Augustin Guichard, Anna C. Sebbagh, André Cronemberger Andrade, Zahra Al Amir Dache, Christopher Ribes, Dmitry Ayollo, Mehdi Karoui, Gregory Lavieu, Florence Gazeau, Amanda K. A. Silva, Gabriel Rahmi, Sabah Mozafari

“…Gastrointestinal wound healing is particularly susceptible to failure, with complications such as post-surgical fistula formation commonly occurring after procedures like sleeve gastrectomy. Mitochondria derived from human mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (hMSCs) have shown promise in restoring tissue bioenergetics and promoting repair across various disease models. …”
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