Protective Effects of BPC 157 on Liver, Kidney, and Lung Distant Organ Damage in Rats with Experimental Lower-Extremity Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury by Hüseyin Demirtaş, Abdullah Özer, Alperen Kutay Yıldırım, Ali Doğan Dursun, Şaban Cem Sezen, Mustafa Arslan

“…BPC-157 was applied to groups B and I/RB at the beginning of the procedure. After 2 h of reperfusion, liver, kidney and lung tissues were harvested for biochemical and histopathological analyses. …”
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MODERN VIEWS ON TOOTH WHITENING by O.S. Kyrmanov, A.V. Lemeshko

“…Indications and contraindications to the teeth whitening procedure and its protocol are given. The analysis of the results of modern scientific research in dentistry shows that now it is possible to consider that professional whitening is effective. …”
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Rationale for a New Approach to the Surgical Treatment of Primary Hyperparathyroidism Patients Based on the Analyzed Dynamics of Laboratory Bone Turnover Markers by A. V. Velichko, Yu. I. Yarets, Z. A. Dundarov

“…This approach also justifies the permissibility of omitting the mandatory intraoperative iPTH testing, ensuring a decrease in the length of the surgical procedure without reducing its radicality.…”
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Postoperative Infectious Pneumonia in Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Said Khallikane, Rachid Seddiki, Issam Serghini

“…Background Postoperative infectious pneumonia (PIP) is a common and serious complication following cardiothoracic surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve interventions, and thoracic oncologic procedures. It is associated with increased morbidity, prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and healthcare burden. …”
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Improved performance indicators and institutional setup for more viable compost production from municipal solid waste in Sri Lanka by A. Manipura, P. Drechsel, H.M.L.C. Jayawardhana, R. Shanmugapriya, N.R. Mannapperuma, H.S.I. Jayatilleke

“…No standard operating procedure was observed though input organic matter was of similar nature. …”
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Simulation-Based Rapid Development and Implementation of a Novel Barrier Enclosure for Use in COVID-19 Patients: The SplashGuard CG by Tine François, Laurence Tabone, Arielle Levy, Laurence Alix Seguin, Taher Touré, Carl Eric Aubin, Philippe Jouvet

“…As observed in other airborne viral infections such as influenza and SARS-CoV-1, healthcare workers are at high risk for infection when performing aerosol-generating medical procedures (AGMP). Additionally, the threats of a global shortage of standard personal protective equipment (PPE) prompted many healthcare workers to explore alternative protective enclosures, such as the “aerosol box” invented by a Taiwanese anesthetist. …”
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Live birth following multimodal therapy in a patient with asherman’s syndrome, recurrent pregnancy loss, and polycystic ovarian syndrome: a case report and literature review by Qin Xu, Luyu Li, Bo Li, Zouying Tang, Yaxian Ma, Limei Tao, Rui Ma, Li Zhuan

“…After three additional HA procedures and one hysteroscopy, the uterine cavity returned to normal. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell Sheet Promotes Functional Recovery and Palliates Neuropathic Pain in a Subacute Spinal Cord Injury Model by Kazuyoshi Yamazaki, Masahito Kawabori, Toshitaka Seki, Soichiro Takamiya, Kotaro Konno, Masahiko Watanabe, Kiyohiro Houkin, Miki Fujimura

“…Motor and sensory assessments, as well as histological evaluation, were performed to determine the efficacy of the different cell transplantation procedures. While both the cell sheet and cell intramedullary injection groups showed significant motor recovery compared to the control group, the cell sheet group showed better results. …”
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Reasons for not undergoing cervical cancer screening: perspectives from women and health care providers in Addis Ababa: a qualitative study by Ebrahim Mohammed, Mirgissa Kaba, Girma Taye, Mathewos Assefa, Ahmedin Jemal, Adamu Addissie

“…In this study, individual-level barriers, such as low knowledge of cervical cancer and screening, feeling healthy, fear of the screening procedure and results, fear of not being cured, fear of divorce, stigma and discrimination, preference for female healthcare providers, and spousal disapproval or resistance, were identified as the main reasons for the low uptake of screening. …”
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Posterior Humeral Head Allograft and Open Bankart Repair Through an Anterior Approach by Andromahi Trivellas MD, Zoe Hinton MD, Jonathan F. Dickens MD

“…Results: Humeral head allografts have demonstrated short-term improvements in motion and patient-reported outcome measures and can be used for posterior Hill-Sachs lesions, fully accessible through an anterior approach when anterior instability procedures are also warranted. Discussion/Conclusion: Management of large Hill-Sachs and reverse Hill-Sachs lesions with a humeral head allograft using an anterior open approach is a viable option for patients with refractory instability. …”
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Influence of Uterine Anomalies, Infection History, and Cervical Length on the Success of Cerclage in First-Time Pregnancies by Ayesha Saddiqa, Ayesha, Abeera Khalid, Nosheen Fatima, Hira Khalid, Syed Muntzir Mehdi, Pakeeza Shafique Ul Rehman

“… Background: Cervical cerclage is an important procedure that helps keep pregnancies from ending prematurely in women with cervical weakness. …”
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Experimental methods and reformation mechanism of grouting reinforcement in fractured coal and rock masses by SUN Yue, QIU Xincai, ZHANG Jinlei, WANG Yanfei, LI Tingyue, YUAN Lei, ZHANG Yandong

“…Grouting reinforcement technology for fractured coal and rock masses is characterized by high concealment, complex procedures, and high construction costs. It is relatively difficult to design grouting schemes and study the grouting reinforcement mechanism through in-situ underground experiments. …”
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The relationship between audiometric findings and CT analysis in patients with otosclerosis: a cross-sectional study by Mohammad Karimpour Malakshah, Hassan Mehrad-Majd, Farzaneh Khoroushi, Navid Nourizadeh, Ali Alizadeh Nowghani, Mohamad Reza Afzalzadeh

“…Due to conflicting views on the diagnostic significance of both procedures, this study aimed to determine the correlation between audiometric findings and CT scans in patients with otosclerosis. …”
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The Impact of Orthodontic Adhesives on the Subgingival Microbiota During Early Fixed Appliance Therapy: A Pilot Study by Krisztina Martha, Esztella-Éva Kis, Izabella Éva Mureșan, Andrei Constantin Ioanovici

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: Given the lack of statistical significance, these trends do not confirm a definitive impact of the procedure on bacterial presence. The increased presence of periodontal pathogens might suggest that bonding does not reduce the bacterial loading of subgingival microbiota. …”
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Improved radiation risk models applied to different patient groups in Sweden by M. Andersson, K. Eckerman, D. Pawel, A. Almen, S. Mattsson

“…In radiological diagnostics and therapy, it is important that practitioners, referrers, (i.e. radiologists, radiation oncologists and others in health-care) are aware of how much radiation a patient may receive from the various procedures used and associated health risk. The profession has a duty to inform patients or their representatives of the advantages and disadvantages of specific investigations or treatment plans. …”
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Cell-Free Aragonite-Based Scaffold With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate Augmentation for Osteochondral Defects of the Knee by Ron Gilat MD, Alexander C. Weissman MS, Andrew R. Phillips BA, Allen A. Yazdi BS, Sarah A. Muth BA, Brian J. Cole MD, MBA

“…Surgical pearls of placement include proper alignment of the perpendicular aligner tool with circumferential viewing, assistant confirmation, and arthroscopic verification; avoiding wobbling during the shaping phase of the procedure as this may cause an oblong socket with inadequate fixation; and handling the implant with care and only using a thumb or index finger to insert with light tapping. …”
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The effectiveness of implementing the HACCP system to ensure the quality of food products in regions with ecological problems by Assemgul Baikadamova, Yelena Yevlampiyeva, Duman Orynbekov, Berik Idyryshev, Aidyn Igenbayev, Shyngys Amirkhanov, Madina Shayakhmetova

“…Additionally, it evaluated the effectiveness of the HACCP plan in reducing contaminants, such as heavy metals, radionuclides, and pesticides, while considering the region’s environmental impact on food safety and quality. Standard procedures were followed for hazard analysis, CCP identification, setting critical limits, monitoring, corrective actions, verification, and record-keeping. …”
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Rapid, Multi-Sample Assay of Gabapentin in Capsules Using Easy-to-Setup and Low-Cost Smartphone-Based Fluorescence Measurement by Thana Thanayutsiri, Thapakorn Charoenying, Supusson Pengnam, Praneet Opanasopit, Tanasait Ngawhirunpat, Akhayachatra Chinsriwongkul, Theerasak Rojanarata

“…Background: Pharmacopeial methods for the quantification of gabapentin (GBP), particularly high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), require costly instrumentation, unsafe solvents in mobile phase, and time-consuming procedures. While fluorometric methods exist, they also employ expensive fluorometers. …”
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Clinical Holistic Medicine: Holistic Sexology and Treatment of Vulvodynia Through Existential Therapy and Acceptance Through Touch by Søren Ventegodt, Mohammed Morad, Eytan Hyam, Joav Merrick

“…The technique can be used as an isolated procedure or as a part of a pelvic examination. When touching the genitals with the intention of sexual healing, a written therapeutic contract with the patient is highly recommended and a strict ethical code is necessary to avoid malpractice. …”
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Assessment of quality indicators in construction by L. D. Mailyan, N. O. Sizen

“…Most accidents in monolithic construction occur due to non-compliance with technological procedures at low temperatures. The purpose of the study is to develop a framework for assessing the quality of concrete work at subzero temperatures (during winter work) based on the results of studies of technological parameters of winter concreting, their impact on the quality and safety of erected monolithic structures of industrial and civil buildings (structures).Materials and methods. …”
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