Characterization and quantification of proteins secreted by single human embryos prior to implantation by Maurizio Poli, Alessandro Ori, Tim Child, Souraya Jaroudi, Katharina Spath, Martin Beck, Dagan Wells

“…In this study, we investigate how the application of proteomic measurements could improve success rates in clinical embryology. We describe a procedure that allows the identification and quantification of proteins of embryonic origin, present in attomole concentrations in the blastocoel, the enclosed fluid‐filled cavity that forms within 5‐day‐old human embryos. …”
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Heat Generation During Guided Bone Drilling: Bone Trephine Versus Pilot Drill by Gábor Pintér, Gábor Braunitzer, Eszter Nagy, Kristóf Boa, József Piffkó, Mark Adam Antal

“…These findings emphasize the importance of proper irrigation, sharp instruments, reduced drilling speeds, and careful technique to minimize heat generation during guided bone drilling procedures.…”
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A cadaveric investigation of the radial artery origin and its anatomical variations by Aleisha J. Singh, Rohen Harrichandparsad, Lelika Lazarus

“…Knowledge of the variations in the origin of the radial artery within this select South African population may assist the clinician during coronary and neuro-interventional procedures.…”
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DART-Vetter: A Deep Learning Tool for Automatic Triage of Exoplanet Candidates by Stefano Fiscale, Laura Inno, Alessandra Rotundi, Angelo Ciaramella, Alessio Ferone, Christian Magliano, Luca Cacciapuoti, Veselin Kostov, Elisa V. Quintana, Giovanni Covone, Maria Teresa Muscari Tomajoli, Vito Saggese, Luca Tonietti, Antonio Vanzanella, Vincenzo Della Corte

“…Its compact, open source, and easy to replicate architecture makes DART-Vetter a particularly useful tool for automatizing triaging procedures or assisting human vetters, showing a discrete generalization on threshold-crossing events with multiple event statistic > 20 and orbital period < 50 days.…”
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Percutaneous Closure of PFO in Patients with Reduced Oxygen Saturation at Rest and during Exercise: Short- and Long-Term Results by Céline De Cuyper, Tristan Pauwels, Eric Derom, Michel De Pauw, Daniël De Wolf, Paul Vermeersch, An Van Berendoncks, Bernard Paelinck, Gaëlle Vermeersch

“…The two early and two late deaths were unrelated to the procedure. Conclusion. PFO-related dyspnea and/or hypoxemia can be treated successfully with a percutaneous intervention with long-lasting benefits on oxygen saturation, dyspnea, and QoL.…”
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Fracture Forces of Dentin after Surface Treatment with High Speed Drill Compared to Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Irradiation by Rene Franzen, Nasrin Kianimanesh, Rudolf Marx, Asma Ahmed, Norbert Gutknecht

“…Dental tooth restorative procedures may weaken the structural integrity of the tooth, with the possibility of leading to fracture. …”
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Induction Motor Vibrations Caused by Mechanical and Magnetic Rotor Eccentricity by Goroshko A. V., Zembytska M. V., Paiuk V. P.

“…This feature should also be considered when selecting the locations of balancing weights during the rotor balancing procedure.…”
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Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy for diagnosing interstitial lung disease: a cross-sectional, comparative study by Min Yu, Xuefeng Xu, Xiaoyan Xin, Shangwen Yang, Yihua Wang, Yonglong Xiao, Shenyun Shi, Xuebing Feng

“…Methods In a cross-sectional and comparative study, patients with suspected ILD who underwent TBLC or TBLB were evaluated from June 2018 to September 2022 in Nanjing drum tower hospital. TBLC and TBLB procedure details and clinical multidisciplinary discussion (MDD) diagnosis based on clinical, radiological, and histopathological information were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Gastric cancer modeling in immunodeficient mice with orthotopic xenotransplantation by L. Z. Kurbanova, T. S. Karasev, A. S. Goncharova, E. N. Kolesnikov, A. Yu. Maksimov, M. A. Averkin, A. V. Galina, M. V. Romanova, M. A. Gusareva, M. S. Zinkovich

“…Control laparotomy in Balb/c Nude immunodeficient mice showed a successful engraftment of the tumor material at the 1st and 3rd procedures when using the implantation method for the creation of a PDX model of gastric cancer. …”
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Feasibility and Safety of Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy for Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Martin Hübner, Hugo Teixeira Farinha, Fabian Grass, Anita Wolfer, Patrice Mathevet, Dieter Hahnloser, Nicolas Demartines

“…Forty-two patients (M : F = 8 : 34, median age 66 (59–73) years) with 91 PIPAC procedures in total (4×: 1,  3×: 17,  2×: 12, and  1×: 12) were analyzed. …”
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Removal of Endobronchial Malignant Mass by Cryotherapy Improved Performance Status to Receive Chemotherapy by Yueh-Fu Fang, Meng-Heng Hsieh, Tsai-Yu Wang, Horng-Chyuan Lin, Chih-Teng Yu, Chun-Liang Chou, Shu-Min Lin, Chih-Hsi Kuo, Fu-Tsai Chung

“…Postcryotherapy complications included minor bleeding (n=12) and need for multiple procedures (n=10), while outcomes were relief of symptoms (n=51), improved PS (n=45), and ability to receive chemotherapy (n=40). …”
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Beyond serology: saccharide profiling enables identification of antigenically similar Leptospira and prompts re-evaluation of bacterial lipopolysaccharide evolution by Aleksandra J. Lewicka, Jan J. Lyczakowski, Laura Pardyak, Klaudia Dubniewicz, Dariusz Latowski, Zbigniew Arent

“…Gram-negative spirochetes of Leptospira are traditionally classified into serovars based on their antigenic identity, which must be ascertained to design effective treatment procedures for humans and appropriate vaccination strategies in pets and livestock. …”
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Rapid Bactericidal Activity of <i>Punica granatum</i> L. Peel Extract: A Natural Alternative for Mastitis Prevention in Dairy Cattle by Carenn Rodrigues e Almeida Silva, Camila Silva Vidal, Sergio Martins de Andrade Filho, Izabela Martins Agatão, Lidiane Coelho Berbert, João Bosco de Salles, Alexander Machado Cardoso, Ricardo Machado Kuster, Cristiane Pimentel Victório, Maria Cristina de Assis

“…(pomegranate) peel ethanolic extract, focusing on its application in pre- and post-dipping procedures for mastitis prevention. The extract exhibited potent activity against <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, two major mastitis pathogens. …”
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Track alignment on crushed ballast with installation of under sleeper pads and pneumatic shovel packing by V. O. Pevzner, V. N. Kaplin, A. N. Abrashitov, A. V. Semak

“…Specialists of the Scientific Research Institute of Railway Transport (JSC “VNIIZhT”) and Tracks and track facilities Department of the RUT (MIIT) initiated the procedure in consultation with the Test Center of the JSC “VNIIZhT”, tests were performed on the Test Loop of the JSC “VNIIZhT” in Shcherbinka. …”
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Enhancing the Brightness of Quantum Dot Light-Emitting Diodes by Multilayer Heterostructures by Na Qiao, Zhi-Hui Chen, Yi-Biao Yang, Shao-Ding Liu, Yun-Cai Wang, Han Ye

“…The total reflection bands can be adjusted according to practical requirements by tuning the thickness of every layer. One fabrication procedure can be used for different kinds of QDs or the same kind of QD with different sizes without changing their processing properties. …”
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Complications after total thyroidectomy in correlation with histopathological and hormonal findings by Gnjatić Mirjana, Vranješ Dalibor, Nežić Vanja, Jurišić Branko, Ovčina Irma

“…Total thyroidectomy (TT) is frequently performed in head and neck surgery and is considered a relatively straightforward procedure, yet it is still associated with a number of complications. …”
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Clinical Study of Biostimulation with Low-Power Diode Laser After Dental Extractions by Yolanda Collado Murcia, Pia Lopez-Jornet, Francisco Parra Perez

“…Suturing the socket increased the likelihood of good healing (<i>p</i> = 0.048), while long procedures reduced it (<i>p</i> = 0.040). <b>Conclusions:</b> PBM is a non-invasive and safe therapy. …”
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Perioperative Management of a Patient with Hereditary Angioedema and Intestinal Obstruction Secondary to an Ileal Tumor: A Case Report by Antony Peter Gatheru, Anne Kasyoka Barasa, Isaac Karogo Mwangi, Stanley Ngare, Dan Kiptoon, Edwin Oloo Walong

“…Persistence of abdominal symptoms warrants further evaluation for other etiologies of acute abdomen. Surgical procedures with tracheal intubation can induce life-threatening upper airway edema in HAE patients. …”
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Case Report: The carney complex led to the tragic passing of a young girl in the prime of her life by Shurong Yun, Xingquan Liu, Yaxi Wang, Zhiping Liu, Jing Wu, Shasha Duan, Xiaoshan Zhang, Yilu Shi

“…She had previously undergone two surgical resections of cardiac myxoma, both of which recurred shortly after the procedures. Physical examination revealed a blood pressure of 118/76 mmHg, body weight of 43 kg, height of 158 cm, and body mass index of 17.2 kg/m². …”
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Endoscopic observation of the palisade vessels in Killian–Jamieson diverticulum was useful for diagnosis and surgical treatment: a case report by Yasunori Kurahashi, Yudai Hojo, Tatsuro Nakamura, Tsutomu Kumamoto, Yasutaka Nakanishi, Yoshinori Ishida, Hisashi Shinohara

“…Conclusions Endoscopic observation of the palisade vessels in addition to esophagography can help diagnose Killian–Jamieson diverticulum and determine the optimal surgical procedure. Diverticulectomy can be performed intentionally and safely with the aid of intraoperative endoscopy.…”
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