Altered iso- and oxo-Fecal Bile Acid Concentrations in Dogs with Chronic Enteropathy by Amanda B. Blake, Linda C. Toresson, Chih-Chun Chen, Patricia E. Ishii, Robert Kyle Phillips, Paula R. Giaretta, Joao P. Cavasin, Jonathan A. Lidbury, Jan S. Suchodolski

“…We aimed to develop and analytically validate a novel liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method for the quantification of 30 BAs in dog feces, with a simple extraction procedure and on-line solid-phase extraction. Validation demonstrated good accuracy, precision, sensitivity, spiking recovery, dilution, and stability for 29 BAs. …”
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Multi-objective optimization and design of a Carnot Battery for energy storage applications by Ivo Silva, Márcio Santos, José B. Ribeiro

“…Afterwards, the optimization procedure is divided into a single-objective optimization and a multi-objective optimization, focusing on balancing three key performance parameters of the system: energetic, exergetic and economic. …”
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Monocyte‐predominant engraftment, cytokine levels and early transplant‐related complications in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell recipients by Natalia Maximova, Marilena Granzotto, Francesca Barbieri, Annalisa Marcuzzi, Alberto Tommasini, Lorenzo Monasta, Roberto Simeone, Davide Zanon, Roberto Sala

“…Abstract Myeloablative conditioning is a well‐established procedure that precedes hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), particularly in pediatric patients. …”
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A full mouth rehabilitation restoring function and aesthetics (case report) by Muhammad R. Morgan, Ahmed W. Belal, Raneem M. Gamal, Eman M. Soliman

“…Periodontal therapy, non-surgical extraction, endodontic therapy, restorative treatment, and prosthetic treatment were all included in the multidisciplinary procedure.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Restoring appropriate occlusion and enhancing appearance were the goals of the treatment plan.…”
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Iliopsoas abscess and adverse reactions to metal debris in the setting of an infected metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty. A case series by David O'Sullivan, Mark Curtin, Shane P. Russell, Colin G. Murphy

“…Medical history, serum markers, trimodal imaging, aspirations and surgical procedures performed were analysed The management algorithm employed is outlined.Five were diagnosed with culture positive prosthetic joint infections (PJI). …”
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A Systematic Literature Review on Trends in the Use of Science Experiments in Online Learning Environments by Mujib Ubaidillah, Putut Marwoto, Wiyanto Wiyanto, Bambang Subali, Arif Widiyatmoko, Adi Nur Cahyono

“…The literature review followed a procedure adapted from the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA), with articles reviewed based on predetermined criteria such as the year of publication, article source, practicum topics, research subjects, assessment methods, technology, and experiment design in online learning. …”
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Machine learning-powered data cleaning for LEGEND: a semi-supervised approach using affinity propagation and support vector machines by E León, A Li, M A Bahena Schott, B Bos, M Busch, J R Chapman, G L Duran, J Gruszko, R Henning, E L Martin, J F Wilkerson

“…Our model is being used to accelerate data cleaning development for LEGEND-200 and will serve to improve data cleaning procedures for LEGEND-1000.…”
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Blood Glucose Fluctuations in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Treated with Multiple Daily Injections by Feng-fei Li, Li-yuan Fu, Wen-li Zhang, Xiao-fei Su, Jin-dan Wu, Jin Sun, Lei Ye, Jian-hua Ma

“…To compare blood glucose fluctuations in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients were treated using three procedures: insulin intensive therapy which is continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII), MDI3 (three injections daily), and MDI4 (four injections daily). …”
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A setup for live AI support in interventional radiology by Komposch Jan, Malzacher Till, Baumgärtner Timo, Braun Michael, Roßkopf Johannes, Franz Alfred M., Schmitz Bernd

“…In a previous study we demonstrated the feasibility of deep learning based automatic classification for thrombus detection during thrombectomies, a catheter-guided procedure to remove occlusions of cerebral vessels. …”
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Transformation of the Risk Management System of Mining and Metallurgical Enterprises under the Influence of Structural Crises by Denis Pishchalkin, Ilona Pishchalkina, Svetlana Suloeva

“…This scheme is decomposed and divided into procedures to demonstrate the interaction between the enterprise management system and the risk management system. …”
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Difficult Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Trainees: Predictors and Results in an Academic Teaching Hospital by Hussein M. Atta, Ashraf A. Mohamed, Alaa M. Sewefy, Abdel-Fatah S. Abdel-Fatah, Mohammed M. Mohammed, Ahmed M. Atiya

“…Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is one of the first laparoscopic procedures performed by surgical trainees. This study aims to determine preoperative and/or intraoperative predictors of difficult LC and to compare complications of LC performed by trainees with that performed by trained surgeons. …”
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Development of an All-Wales National Health Service Surgical Lymphedema Supermicrosurgery Service by Ross Weale, MBBS, MRCS, BSc, Mia Thomas, MBBS, Cheryl Pike, DProf, MCSP, Melanie Thomas, MBE, DProf, FCSP, Zita M. Jessop, MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MRCS, PhD, Thomas Bragg, FRCS (Plast), Amar Ghattaura, MBBS, BSc, MSc, FRCS (Plast)

“…MDT meeting outcomes were also recorded (conservative or surgical management), and if surgical intervention was used, the type of surgical procedure was documented. Results:. A total of 175 patients were discussed by the lymphedema surgical MDT. …”
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Overcorrected lower limb axis as an outcome of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty by Nikolay N. Kornilov, Dmitriy V. Chugaev, Pavel P. Ivanov, Magomed Sh. Magomedov, Taras A. Kulyaba, Alexey S. Phil

“…Introduction Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is an effective surgical procedure used in patients with gonarthrosis with a part of the knee being severely affected. …”

Risk factors for infectious complications after total elbow arthroplasty by A. A. Boyarov, A. V. Ambrosenkov, A. G. Aliev, R. M. Tikhilov, I. I. Shubnyakov

“…However, this surgical procedure is characterized by a rather high incidence of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI): from 3 to 8 %. …”
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Endodontic micro-resurgery and guided tissue regeneration of a periapical cyst associated to recurrent root perforation: a case report by Fernando Córdova-Malca, Hernán Coaguila-Llerena, Lucía Garré-Arnillas, Jorge Rayo-Iparraguirre, Gisele Faria

“…The patient returned to her referring practitioner to continue the restorative procedures. CBCT analysis after 1-year recall revealed another perforation in the same place as the first intervention, ultimately treated by micro-resurgery using the same protocol with GTR, and a bioceramic material (MTA Angelus). …”
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BCG and BCG/DNAhsp65 Vaccinations Promote Protective Effects without Deleterious Consequences for Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis by Sofia Fernanda Gonçalves Zorzella-Pezavento, Clara Pires Fujiara Guerino, Fernanda Chiuso-Minicucci, Thais Graziela Donegá França, Larissa Lumi Watanabe Ishikawa, Ana Paula Masson, Célio Lopes Silva, Alexandrina Sartori

“…Previous immunization did not aggravate or accelerate clinical score or weight loss. In addition, this procedure clearly decreased inflammation in the brain. …”
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De novo gastric cancer developing after liver transplantation from deceased donor for biliary atresia: a case report by Naruki Higashidate, Suguru Fukahori, Shinji Ishii, Nobuyuki Saikusa, Naoki Hashizume, Yoshinori Koga, Daisuke Masui, Saki Sakamoto, Shiori Tsuruhisa, Hirotomo Nakahara, Yoshiaki Tanaka, Masaru Fukahori, Keisuke Miwa, Yoshiki Naito, Minoru Yagi

“…Abstract Background Apart from Kasai’s procedure, liver transplantation (LTx) has dramatically improved the outcome of children with biliary atresia (BA). …”
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Urinary Excretion of Kidney Aquaporins as Possible Diagnostic Biomarker of Diabetic Nephropathy by Luigi Rossi, Maria Celeste Nicoletti, Monica Carmosino, Lisa Mastrofrancesco, Antonella Di Franco, Francesca Indrio, Rossella Lella, Luigi Laviola, Francesco Giorgino, Maria Svelto, Loreto Gesualdo, Giuseppe Procino

“…However, renal biopsy is an invasive procedure associated with risk of major complications. …”
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Ultrasensitive Lateral Flow Immunoassay of Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Gatifloxacin Using Au@Ag Nanoparticles as a Signal-Enhancing Label by Olga D. Hendrickson, Nadezhda A. Byzova, Vasily G. Panferov, Elena A. Zvereva, Shen Xing, Anatoly V. Zherdev, Juewen Liu, Hongtao Lei, Boris B. Dzantiev

“…Such “chemical enhancement” allowed for reaching the instrumental limit of detection (LOD, calculated by Three Sigma approach) and cutoff of 0.8 and 20 pg/mL, respectively. The enhanced assay procedure can be completed in 21 min. The enhanced LFIA was tested for GAT detection in raw meat samples, and the recoveries from meat were 78.1–114.8%. …”
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Emerging Technologies for Timely Point‐of‐Care Diagnostics of Skin Cancer by Jarrod L. Thomas, Adrian H. M. Heagerty, Pola Goldberg Oppenheimer

“…Raman spectroscopy has been emerging as a highly promising analytical technology for diagnostic applications, poised to outpace the current costly, invasive and slow procedures, frequently hindered by varying sensitivity, specificity and lack of portability. …”
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