Tolerability, safety and feasibility of metformin combined with chemoradiotherapy in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer: A phase II, randomized study by Kjersti Skipar, Tord Hompland, Kjersti V. Lund, Christina S. Fjeldbo, Kristina Lindemann, Taran P. Hellebust, Heidi Lyng, Kjersti Bruheim

“…Feasibility was determined by proportion of completed study interventions and imaging and biopsy procedures. Results: In total, 18 and 23 patients were allocated to the intervention and control arm, respectively. …”
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Deep learning for automated segmentation of radiation-induced changes in cerebral arteriovenous malformations following radiosurgery by Hsing-Hao Ho, Huai-Che Yang, Wen-Xiang Yang, Cheng-Chia Lee, Hsiu-Mei Wu, I-Chun Lai, Ching-Jen Chen, Syu-Jyun Peng

“…Abstract Background Despite the widespread use of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to treat cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), this procedure can lead to radiation-induced changes (RICs) in the surrounding brain tissue. …”
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A microscopic transungual surgical approach for subungual glomus tumor resection by Jianbo Zhong, Jianbo Zhong, Kamran Ali, Kamran Ali, Ping Yang, Xingyun Zhao, Inmaculada Xu Lou, Liming Wu

“…This study introduces the Microscopic Transungual Surgical Approach to overcome the drawbacks of existing procedures for glomus tumor excision and evaluate its efficacy in treating these tumors.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 61 patients diagnosed with and treated for glomus tumors between 2014 and 2024, examining their clinical characteristics, diagnostic test results (Love’s and Hildreth’s tests), and MRI findings. …”
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OUTCOMES AND EFFECTIVENESS OF PERCUTANEOUS INTERVENTION IN PATIENTS WITH TAKAYASU’S ARTERITIS by Mustafa Yildiz, Ahmet Cagri Aykan, Suleyman Karakoyun, Banu Sahin Yildiz, Nazire Aladag Baskurt, Alparslan Sahin, Tayyar Gokdeniz, Hakan Hasdemir, Mehmet Soy

“…There was not any complication during interventional procedure. The patients were followed for 6 months. …”
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Autologous collagen-induced chondrogenesis with high tibial osteotomy for large collapsed steroid-induced osteonecrosis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: a case repor... by Dong Hwan Lee, Bo Seung Bae, Seon Ae Kim, Mi‑La Cho, Seok Jung Kim

“…Given the patient’s young age and preference to avoid arthroplasty, we performed a combined medial opening high tibial osteotomy (HTO) and autologous collagen-induced chondrogenesis (ACIC) with iliac crest bone grafting. The procedure involved creation of large channels for graft placement and multiple drillings, followed by atelocollagen mixture gel application to enhance cartilage regeneration. …”
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Quantitative in vivo assessment of human mitral valve coaptation area after undersized ring annuloplasty repair for ischemic mitral regurgitationCentral MessagePerspective by Natalie T. Simonian, BS, Hao Liu, PhD, Alison M. Pouch, PhD, Joseph H. Gorman, III, MD, Robert C. Gorman, MD, Michael S. Sacks, PhD

“…Objectives: Long-term outcomes of mitral valve repair procedures to correct ischemic mitral regurgitation remain unpredictable, due to an incomplete understanding of the disease process and the inability to reliably quantify the coaptation zone using echocardiography. …”
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Age-dependent effects of H2S on post-traumatic stress disorder in adolescent and adult mice by Bing Gu, Ting Li, Haifen Zhao, Rui Yue, Qian Luo, Shuwen Yu, Tingting Li, Yijing Zhao, Dexiang Liu, Zhen Wang, Cyrus S. H. Ho

“…In this study, we examined the influence of CBS/H2S on anxiety and depression-like behavior following the inescapable foot shock (IFS) procedure during early adolescence (postnatal days 28-35) or adulthood (postnatal days 63-70).ResultsOur results showed that adult PTSD mice exhibited more pronounced decreases in H2S content and CBS expression in the hippocampus, which were associated with anxiety and depression-like behavior compared with adolescent PTSD mice. …”
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Prediction of volumetric radiation effect on natural convection with high Rayleigh number using lattice Boltzmann-control volume finite element method by Mohieddine Ben Salah, Ayoub Msaddak, Talal Alqahtani, Salem Algarni, Faouzi Askri, Badr M. Alshammari, Lioua Kolsi

“…Besides, an interpolation procedure is used to reduce the CPU time cost. The obtained findings show that i) a large reduction in CPU time can be achieved by using different grids for CFD and radiation, ii) The LB–CVFEM approach significantly reduces computational time compared to LB–LBM and LB–FVM techniques. …”
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Technological Evolvement in AAC Modalities to Foster Communications of Verbally Challenged ASD Children: A Systematic Review by Walia Farzana, Farhana Sarker, Tom Chau, Khondaker A. Mamun

“…Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) emerged as a combination of methods or strategies that constitute any device, such as Speech Generating Device (SGD), Program (mobile applications), Procedure (PECS, Picture Exchange Communication System), which enhances individual’s communication ability. …”
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Distal vaginal agenesis reconstruction with interval buccal graft vaginoplasty followed by anastomosis to the upper vagina: A case report by Taryn Wassmer, Viktoriya Tulchinskaya, Aimee Morrison, Aaron Garrison, Lesley Breech

“…Hormonal suppression was used to allow sufficient time for resolution of vaginal wall inflammation bridging to staged surgical procedures. A buccal graft neovagina was created first, followed by routine postoperative dilation to allow for optimal development of the lower buccal graft. …”
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Cytomegalovirus associated severe pneumonia in three liver transplant recipients by Adem Kose, Murat Yalcinsoy, Emine Turkmen Samdanci, Bora Barut, Baris Otlu, Sezai Yilmaz, Yasar Bayindir

“…One recipient could not be performed procedure because of deep thrombocytopenia. PCR results were positive from serum and BAL fluid. …”
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Misinformation or education? A comparative analysis of Instagram posts related to full mouth rehabilitation by Amal Alfaraj, Faris A. Alshahrani, Meshal Albalawi, Naif AlQahtani, Mohammed Alhajji, Ali Sulaiman Alharbi, Sultan Ainoosah, Khalifa S. Al-Khalifa

“…Future research should evaluate strategies for promoting evidence-based information on social media, particularly for advanced procedures like FMR.…”
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Men undergoing medical circumcision at a community health centre: Knowledge and attitudes by Charles K. Baloyi, John V. Ndimande, Cila D. Kabongo, Jean Louis M. Yoko, Beya Mpinda

“…Despite significant knowledge levels regarding MMC’s health benefits, the overall attitudes towards the procedure were predominantly negative. Contribution: The study highlights a unique factor influencing the decision to undergo MMC in a community health setting and awareness of its health benefits.…”
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Risk of Bleeding after Colorectal Endoscopic Resection in Patients with Continued Warfarin Use Compared to Heparin Replacement: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis by Katsuaki Inagaki, Ken Yamashita, Shiro Oka, Fumiaki Tanino, Noriko Yamamoto, Yuki Kamigaichi, Hirosato Tamari, Yasutsugu Shimohara, Tomoyuki Nishimura, Yuki Okamoto, Hidenori Tanaka, Takahiro Kotachi, Ryo Yuge, Yuji Urabe, Yasuhiko Kitadai, Kenichi Yoshimura, Shinji Tanaka

“…The Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES) guidelines recommend continued warfarin treatment during gastroenterological endoscopic procedures with a high risk of bleeding as an alternative to heparin replacement in patients on warfarin therapy. …”
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The Tuberculosis Sentinel Research Network (TB-SRN) of the International epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA): protocol for a prospective cohort study in Africa, Southea... by Eugene Messou, Marcel Yotebieng, Lukas Fenner, Helen Byakwaga, Stephany N Duda, Kara Wools-Kaloustian, Marie Ballif, Timothy R Sterling, Denise Evans, Annette H Sohn, Carolyn Bolton-Moore, Armel Poda, Olivier Marcy, Neelima Navuluri, Nathalie De Castro, Leslie A Enane, Thida Chanyachukul, Nana Mbonze, LaQuita R McDade, Marina Cruvinel Figueiredo, Jeremy Ross, Lameck Diero, Robert Akpata, Natalia Zotova, Aimee Freeman, Marie Flore Pierre, Dhanushi Rupasinghe, Martine Tabala, Robin Huebner

“…Protections for vulnerable groups are included, in alignment with local standards and considerations at sites. Procedures for requesting use and analysis of TB-SRN data are publicly available. …”
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The stability of the SARS-COV-2 structure in the presence of variable external heat flux in the vicinity of the water/silver nanofluid: A molecular dynamics simulation by Dongfang Wu, Ali B.M. Ali, Abrar A. Mohammed, As'ad Alizadeh, Soheil Salahshour, M. Hashemian, MengXia Wang

“…These results are expected to improve the effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 viral degradation procedures in clinical applications.…”
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Does Tumour Contrast Retention on CT Immediately Post Chemoembolization Predict Tumour Metabolic Response on FDG-PET in Patients with Hepatic Metastases from Colorectal Cancer? by K. T. Tan, R. Rakheja, C. Plewes, P. Mondal, H. Lim, S. Ahmed, E. Lee, R. Otani, Y. Luo, J. Shaw

“…Posttreatment tumour contrast retention often seen on CT immediately post procedure is of indeterminate significance. This study is aimed at assessing if metabolic response on PET-CT can be related to posttreatment tumour contrast retention. …”
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The Role of Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in Urethral Stricture Recurrence: Inflammation Indexes and De Ritis Rate by Serkan ÖZCAN, Kürşad DÖNMEZ, Enis Mert YORULMAZ, Osman KÖSE, Sacit Nuri GÖRGEL, Yiğit AKIN

“…For patients with high SII values, open urethroplasty may be preferable to repeated endoscopic procedures. However, prospective multicenter studies are needed to validate these findings in larger patient populations. …”
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Exploring the Dynamics of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor‐Induced Eosinophilia in Advanced/Metastatic Melanoma: A Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis by Panagiotis T. Diamantopoulos, Aikaterini Gkoufa, Amalia Anastasopoulou, Panagiotis Kouzis, Georgios Lyrarakis, Georgios Kyriakakis, Helen Gogas

“…Our analysis encompassed the incidence of eosinophilia, baseline disease characteristics, treatment modalities, peak eosinophil counts, associated symptoms, diagnostic procedures, management strategies, disease course, and prognostic implications. …”
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Temporal Dynamics of the Resistome of the Intestinal Microbiota of a Healthy Population against the Background of COVID-19 by A. V. Pavlenko, A. I. Manolov, Yu. I. Esin, A. L. Arkhipova, A. V. Vvedenskiy, A. V. Kudryavtsev, E. A. Krieger, L. L. Shagrov, N. I. Belova, E. N, Ilyina

“…The study included a random population sample of residents of Arkhangelsk who provided paired stool samples at intervals of five years. The study procedure included surveying and identification of antibiotic resistance genes in stool samples using polymerase chain reaction. …”
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