Goals and opportunities of bedside hemostasis screening tests by E. V. Roitman, A. A. Shabalina, M. M. Tanashyan, N. Yu. Dmitrieva

“…A more realistic picture should be provided by hemostasis screening with whole (citrated) blood that allows point-of-care (POC) testing due to exclusion a preanalytical procedures. However, hemostasis POC-screening with whole blood still raises a number of questions.The objective was to assess a consistency between POC hemostasis testing by whole blood and the same tests by reference methods in the laboratory, and to study how high/low hematocrit and high/low platelet counts influence on the POC hemostasis assays.Materials and methods. …”
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Estrategia de superación metodológica para los gestores del proceso pedagógico en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Holguín by Marylú Torres Batista, Elizabeth K. Leyva Sánchez, Pedro Augusto Díaz Rojas

“…Theoretical and empirical methods were used as well as statistical procedures for the scientific and teaching characterizations, and for identifying the need of methodological upgrading of these professionals, which together with the theoretical foundations allowed for the formulation of the strategy. …”
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Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Hair Growth using Artificial Intelligence-based Trichoscopy and Ki67+ Keratinocytes Analysis: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial by Debdeep Mitra, M Murali, Sudhir Kumar Singh, Gagandeep Kaur, Anuj Bhatnagar, Amrita Parmar, Navya Donaparthi, Pramod Kumar

“…Statistically significant hair growth was detected in the in the PRP procedure side as compared to the placebo side. Hair density on the intervention side was 8.4% more as compared to the baseline after 3 sessions of PRP and 19.1% more after 6 months of starting the intervention. …”
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Synergistic effect of Maquiberry cystatin, sodium fluoride and stannous chloride for the prevention of initial dental erosion in vitro by Vinícius Taioqui PELÁ, Thelma Lopes SILVA, Even Akemi TAIRA, Geórgia Almeida SANT’ANA, Letícia Oba SAKAE, Flávia Mauad LEVY, Taís Scaramucci FORLIN, Eduardo Pereira de SOUZA, Talita Mendes Oliveira VENTURA, Thiago Saads CARVALHO, Adrian LUSSI, Marília Afonso Rabelo BUZALAF

“…After forming the acquired enamel pellicle (AEP) by adding human saliva from nine volunteers (250 μl, 1 h, 37°C, 250 rpm), the samples underwent acid challenge (1 mL, 1% citric acid, pH 3.6, 1 min, 25°C, 250 rpm). All procedures were performed in triplicate. Surface microhardness change percentage (%SMC) and relative surface reflection intensity (%SRI) were measured and analyzed by One-way ANOVA/Tukey’s tests (p<0.05). …”
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SYNTHESIS, ANTIAGGREGATION AND ANTITROMBOTIC ACTIVITIES OF NEW DERIVATIVES OF HYDROXYBENZOIC ACIDS WITH TAURIC FRAGMENT by A. K. Brel, N. V. Atapina, Yu. N. Budaeva, S. V. Lisina, S. S. Tsaruk, D. V. Kurkin, I. N. Tyurenkov

“…New compounds – derivatives of ortho-, meta- and para-hydroxybenzoic acids with a taurine residue – were synthesized. A procedure for the preparation of N-hydroxybenzoyl taurine compounds and their salt forms have been described; their spectral characteristics and melting points have been determined. …”
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A Survey of Physicians and Patients in Pakistan Assessing the Improvement of Visualization of the Cervix, Ease of Use, and Patient Comfort Using a Newly Designed Vaginal Speculum:... by Khan S, Waters-Kellar L, Barsh E, Shannon A, Clark S, Ryznar RJ, Trawick A, Payton M, Bouquet J

“…Further clinical studies with larger cohorts are warranted.Plain Language Summary: What are the new findings This study demonstrates that, after almost 2,000 years, this revolutionary design of the vaginal speculum provides for better visualization of the cervix, is easier to use and less uncomfortable for the patient.How might it impact healthcare in the future This improved vaginal speculum may increase cervical cancer and precancer detection and improve the outcomes in gynecologic procedures, resulting in fewer deaths and complications. …”
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Novel Herbal Therapeutic YH23537 Improves Clinical Parameters in Ligature-Induced Periodontal Disease Model in Beagle Dogs by Jang-Woo Shin, Eui-Ri Lee, Hyunwoo Noh, Jiyoon Kwak, Ji-Yeong Gal, Hyun-Je Park, Seongkyu Kim, Hyun-Kyung Song, Kangmoon Seo, Beom Seok Han

“…Two weeks after the scaling procedure, the left upper second premolar (PM2), third premolar (PM3), and fourth premolar (PM4) as well as the left lower PM3, PM4, and first molar (M1) were ligated with silk-wire twisted ligatures. …”
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Short-term digital ocular massage may weaken corneal biomechanics by Andrew K. C. Lam, Andrew K. C. Lam, Andrew K. C. Lam, Sandy N. S. Lee, Mason W. S. Mui, Venus H. Y. Ng

“…The right eyes (treatment eyes) underwent digital ocular massage for 5 min, whereas the left eyes (control eyes) remained closed during the procedure. Biomechanically-corrected IOP (bIOP) was measured in both eyes by using Corvis ST at three time points: before the ocular massage, immediately after the ocular massage, and 15 min post-massage. …”
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EFFICIENT IMPROVEMENTS OF HERPEX SIMPLEX LABIALIS TREATMENT USING DIODE LASER AND “TEBODONT” GEL by М.А. Gorai, L.F. Kurdysh, O.I. Popova, О.І. Kutelmakh

“…Exposition – 2 minutes on the area, number – 5 procedures and daily two-time application of “Tebodont” gel on the affected lip area until the final epithelization. …”
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Pengembangan Jadwal Shift Staf Editor Video pada Stasiun Televisi Nasional Trans7 berbasis Android menggunakan Algoritma Ant Colony dengan Firebase by Rizal Rizal, Eliyani Eliyani

“…Therefore, staff in the post-production section are required to work quickly and in accordance with the show procedures. To prepare the latest shows quickly, a video editor staff scheduling system is needed. …”
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Evaluation of the learning curve of laparoscopic-assisted transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer by Kan Shixuan, Zhang Yu, Xu Shuo, Zhang Hong

“…[Objectives] To evaluate the learning curve of laparoscopic-assisted transanal total mesorectal excision (LA-taTME) for rectal cancer and provide reference for clinical practice of this procedure. [Methods] The clinical data of 118 patients with rectal cancer who underwent LA-taTME were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Treatment of patellofemoral osteoarthritis with nasal chondrocyte-based engineered cartilage implantation in a randomised, controlled, multicentre phase II clinical trial: protocol... by Corina Schuster-Amft, Marcus Mumme, Sabine Schaedelin, Sarina Seitz, Gyözö Lehoczky, Anke Wixmerten, Sylvie Miot, Kristin Shrestha, Ivan Martin

“…In the intervention group, an autologous nasal cartilage cell-derived graft is implanted into the cartilage defects of the patella and/or trochlea during an open surgical procedure. The control group receives three PRP injections at weekly intervals. …”
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Preliminary research indicates that mechanical force through Pioze1 enhances local immunity during NPWT treatment for spinal infections by Hao Xing, Junlin Pan, Huan Liu, Yanan Wang, Zhengqi Chang

“…The study analyzed clinical outcomes of spinal infection surgeries, including operative duration, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage, improvements in pain levels as measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein (CRP) and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) measured one week before and after the procedure. Additionally, healing times and recurrence rates within two years post-surgery were assessed. …”
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Evaluation of Functional and Radiological Outcome of Different Cephalomedullary Nail Designs in Intertrochanteric Fractures of Femur by Adarsh U Thuppad, Harsh Kirthi Rao, Gaurav C Mendon, Santosha Manjunatha, Suraj M Revankar, Kaveesh P Shetty

“…Due to its advantages over DHS, cephalomedullary nailing is the predominant procedure in many parts of the world. Various varieties of cephalomedullary nails are available. …”
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The structure of mineral and bone disorders in patients with сhronic kidney disease of the 5th dialysis stage, taking into account the presence or absence of a diagnosis of type 1... by I. S. Maganeva, A. K. Eremkina, A. P. Miliutina, S. A. Martynov, A. S. Severina, R. H. Salimkhanov, M. I. Evloeva, M. Sh. Shamkhalova, M. V. Shestakova, N. G. Mokrysheva

“…At the same time, the dynamics of phosphorus and calcium indicators during the HD procedure were similar.…”
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Perancangan Sistem Informasi Basis Data IKM Binaan Pada Dinas Perindustrian dan Perdagangan Provinsi Jawa Barat by Iman Sudirman, Atya Nur Aisha, Joe Monang, Taufan Fadhilah Iskandar

“…The system was tested using black box procedure and carried out for each user by using sample from SMEs in the coffee beverage business sector and from Disperindag Jabar employees. …”
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Nasal mucosa secretion exudation response to cold air in bronchial asthma patients by Eduard V. Nekrasov, Anna G. Prikhodkо, Juliy M. Perelman

“…For the nasal lavage procedure, a nasal cavity was pre-washed at least three times in 5-min intervals with 5 ml saline solution (~36 °C). …”
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Semantic analysis of social media messages of patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema by open Internet sources — a study of patients'... by V. V. Neroev, O. V. Zaytseva, A. Yu. Berdieva, Z. M. Gabdullina, M. N. Pudikov, A. A. Leonova, V. F. Khoroshevsky

“…We obtained information on the patients’ characteristics and treatment plans of retinal diseases in real practice but also on the patients’ attitude to their condition, diagnostic and curative procedures, their needs and difficulties experienced during treatment. …”
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Perceptual Decision Efficiency Is Modifiable and Associated with Decreased Musculoskeletal Injury Risk Among Female College Soccer Players by Gary B. Wilkerson, Alejandra J. Gullion, Katarina L. McMahan, Lauren T. Brooks, Marisa A. Colston, Lynette M. Carlson, Jennifer A. Hogg, Shellie N. Acocello

“…Perceptual Decision Efficiency (PDE) represented the ratio of RCS to IIV, which provided a single value representing speed, accuracy, and consistency. Statistical procedures included the bivariate correlation between RCS and IIV, dependent <i>t</i>-test comparisons of pre- and post-training metrics, repeated measures analysis of variance for group X session pre- to post-season comparisons, receiver operating characteristic analysis, and Kaplan–Meier time to injury event analysis. …”
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A Novel Supraglottic Suction Device in Mechanically Ventilated Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Orozco-Levi M, Tiga-Loza DC, Aya O, Reyes CF, Cáceres-Rivera D, Espitia A, Rey D, Pedrozo Arias KP, Pizarro C, Sanabria-Barrera SM, Serrano-Díaz N, Castillo VR, Ramírez-Sarmiento A

“…All patients received MV through orotracheal tubes, were hemodynamically stable, had upper airway integrity according to fiberoptic bronchoscope findings, and had basic coagulation tests within acceptable risk criteria.Interventions: Comprehensive standard of care, including preventive strategies, medical therapy, positive pressure MV, and routine procedures for management of oropharyngeal and pulmonary secretions (humidification, patient mobilization, and airway suctioning), was compared with the standard of care plus continuous supraglottic suction with the new SUPRAtube device.Results: The study period reached five days before extubation (media 85± 7 hours). …”
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