Long-term outcomes of cardiac resynchronization therapy and implantable cardioverter defibrillators in elderly patients with heart failure by Yanxiao Su, Zonglei Wu, Chao Luan, Feifei Chen, Fenglan Huang, Jinqiu Liu

“…Methods and results Patients with heart failure who received CRT or ICDs implantation for the first time from 2010 to 2021 were retrospectively studied. 48 of the 115 patients (41.7%) who underwent CRT implantation and 61 of the 174 patients (35.1%) who underwent ICDs implantation were ≥ 70 years old; these patients were defined as “elderly”. The incidence of procedure-related complications was did not differ between elderly and young patients. …”
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EEMtoolbox: A user‐friendly R package for flexible ensemble ecosystem modelling by Luz Valerie Pascal, Sarah A. Vollert, Malyon D. Bimler, Christopher M. Baker, Maude Vernet, Stefano Canessa, Christopher Drovandi, Matthew P. Adams

“…Our package allows the generation of parameter sets satisfying ecosystem features by using either the standard accept–reject algorithm or the novel SMC procedure. Our package extends the existing EEM methodology, originally developed for the generalised Lotka–Volterra model, to two additional model structures (the multispecies Gompertz and the Bimler–Baker model) and additionally allows users to define their own model structures. …”
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Dataset for Multidimensional Poverty Index in Cali-Colombia by Jhon James Mora Rodriguez, Diana Yaneth Herrera, José Santiago Arroyo

“…Using the identification, we match the SISBÉN IV survey data (secondary data) with the primary data collected at the service points, thus generating the integrated database presented in this article.The survey was designed within the framework of Interadministrative Agreement No. 4132.010.32.1.376-2024, signed between the University of Valle Foundation and the Administrative Planning Department of the District Municipality of Santiago de Cali, whose objective is to “Pool efforts and resources to administer, update, and maintain the SISBÉN database under its Methodology IV, in order to improve the quality of life of the vulnerable population by the procedures and guidelines established for this purpose by the National Planning Department” drawing on the expertise of the team of researchers in areas related to the labor market, employment quality, and multidimensional poverty. …”
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Implementation of the 3Rs Concept in Quality Control of Biologicals: Status and Prospects (Review) by L. A. Gaiderova, N. A. Alpatova, O. V. Golovinskaya, A. M. Guskov, E. K. Lipatova, M. N. Lavrova

“…The international harmonisation of regulatory requirements is necessary to effectively address these issues and successfully implement the 3Rs principles in the quality control procedures for biologicals released in different countries, including the Russian Federation.…”
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Dry Eye Disease after Cataract Surgery: Study of its Determinants and Risk Factors by Pragati Garg, Aditi Gupta, Nishi Tandon, Priyanka Raj

“…At second follow-up, grade 0 dry eye was observed in 92.2% of the patients who underwent phacoemulsification and 82.1% of the patients who underwent SICS (p<0.001).Conclusion:The incidence of dry eye after cataract surgery was high and mostly independent of demographic and anthropometric profile, type of surgical procedure, time of microscope exposure, and amount of energy used. …”
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Destabilization of the Organized Structure of Ventricular Fibrillation During Reperfusion by M. I. Gurianov, P. K. Yablonsky

“…Reperfusion in VF is characterized by transient destabilization of VF organized structure at the 1st min of the procedure. VF organized structure regains stabilization within 2–10 min of reperfusion. …”
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Índice de qualidade ambiental suinícola (IQAS): Aspectos conceituais e metodológicos e aplicação Swine environmental quality index (SEQI): Conceptual and methodological aspects and... by Adriano R. Souto, Ricardo Ralisch

“…<br>SEQI is a tool that evaluates the conditions in swine production systems in relation to environment, by using indicators with weights for identification, examination and evaluation of the characteristics of location, infrastructure and farm management procedures. The production systems evaluated in this study are located in the Toledo River basin, Paraná state, Brazil. …”
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Associations between term cesarean delivery in the first pregnancy and second‐pregnancy preterm delivery by Anders Einum, Quaker E. Harmon, Linn Marie Sørbye, Roy Miodini Nilsen, Nils‐Halvdan Morken

“…The association could be a direct result of the procedure, or because the indications that led to the cesarean delivery also increase the risk of preterm delivery in later pregnancies. …”
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To Assess the Cell Viability of Triple Antibiotic Paste under Confocal Microscope: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study by Elanthendral Saravanan, Mahesh Ramakrishnan

“…Background and aim: Regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) rely on the viability of stem cells from the apical papilla (SCAPs) to promote tissue repair and regeneration in immature teeth. …”
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Construção e avaliação do desempenho de três trilhadoras de arroz Construction and performance of three rice threshing machines by José G. da Silva, Pedro M. da Silveira, Luiz C. Barcellos, Rogério de A. Almeida

“…The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate the performance of three machines designed for threshing upland and lowland rice cultivars, using three different operational procedures: intermittent plant feeding, pedal operated; intermittent plant feeding, motor operated; and continuous plant feeding, motor operated. …”
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Two- to Six-year Assessment of Survivorship and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Rotating Hinge Knee Prostheses With Porous Tibial Cone Augmentation by Matthew Van Engen, MD, Taylor Den Hartog, MD, Natalie Glass, PhD, Nicolas Noiseux, MD

“…A total of 84 knees (80 patients) were identified, 44 cases (43 patients) followed up greater than 2 years after their RHK procedure. A cumulative incidence function curve was constructed, and failure was defined as a subsequent revision. …”
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Method of Estimating the Equivalence of Dissolution Profiles: a Modern View (Review) by I. E. Shohin, N. S. Bagaeva, E. A. Malashenko, V. N. Kuzina

“…It is necessary to develop a clear plan (decision treeы) for conducting the procedure for equivalence of dissolution profiles, employing a range of statistical methods.…”
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Postoperative Opioid Prescription Size and Patient-reported Consumption Following Gender-affirming Mastectomy: A Prospective Survey Study by Kumaran Arivoli, BS, Gabriela J. Kim, BS, Brooke Kenney, MPH, Caleb Haley, MD, Megan Lane, MD, MS, Christopher Breuler, MD, Shane D. Morrison, MD, MS, Jennifer Waljee, MD, MPH, MS, Jessica J. Hsu, MD, PhD

“…However, little is known about opioid prescribing after gender-affirming procedures. Given that gender-diverse patients are at higher risk for poor opioid-related outcomes, creating guidelines centered on patient-reported opioid use and pain experiences is critical. …”
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Feasibility of milk mid-infrared spectroscopy for large-scale screening of hematic traits in dairy buffaloes by S. Magro, R. Matera, G. Neglia, V. Longobardi, A. Costa, G. Pedota, M. De Marchi

“…However, conducting extensive analyses on a large scale is not feasible due to high costs, labor, the need for invasive procedures, and consequent animals' stress. The utilization of the Fourier-transform mid-infrared (FT-MIR) spectroscopy to predict hematic traits from milk spectral information may represent an effective opportunity for the dairy sector, given that buffaloes are under official testing in various countries. …”
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Robotic resection of ectopic mediastinal parathyroid adenoma in multiple endocrine neoplasia 1 by Yuko Ohara, Yuka Kadomatsu, Toyone Kikumori, Toyofumi F. Chen-Yoshikawa

“…Thus, we decided to resect the tumor using robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery to perform the procedure gently and carefully. During surgery, a mediastinal tumor was identified as it was detected radiographically. …”
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In-hospital and long-term clinical outcomes of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD): a meta-analysis of conservative versus revascularization approaches by Anmol Pitliya, Aakanksha Pitliya, Srivatsa Surya Vasudevan, Kumari Priya Yadav, Muhammad Bilal Shabbir, Shaghaf Zahoor, Aisha Shabbir, Abdulgafar Dare Ibrahim, Bijay Mukesh Jeswani, Ramya Reddy Jonnala, Ramit Singla

“…Results Our analysis found no significant differences in major adverse cardiac events (MACE) (OR = 0.61, p = 0.49), unstable angina pectoris (UAP) (OR = 1.04, p = 0.93), non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) (OR = 1.16, p = 0.82), recurrent myocardial infarction (MI) (OR = 0.78, p = 0.56), stroke (OR = 0.35, p = 0.07), heart failure (OR = 0.41, p = 0.24), in-hospital mortality (OR = 0.35, p = 0.09), post-discharge mortality (OR = 1.66, p = 0.27), or ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) (OR = 0.45, p = 0.23) between conservative management and revascularization procedures. However, sensitivity analysis reveals significant decreases in odds of inferior wall STEMI (OR = 0.41 [95% CI 0.17–0.97], p = 0.04) and heart failure (OR = 0.18 [95% CI 0.06–0.54], p = 0.002) in conservative treatment compared to revascularization group. …”
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Frequency of Postoperative Maxillomandibular Fixation Following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation in Maxillofacial Fractures by Mahrukh Shahbaz, Aqib Sohail, Fareed ud Din Ahmad Chishti, Ali Ammar Hasan, Muhammad Abubakr Bin Nauman, Muneeba Shoaib

“…Patients aged 12 to 60 years of either gender presenting with maxillary or mandibular fractures were included in the study. ORIF procedure was performed under General Anesthesia with nasal intubation in all cases of maxillary and mandibular fractures under inclusive criteria. …”
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Influence of elevation, soil depth and climatic variables on soil physicochemical properties: a case study of farmlands on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya by Brian Rotich, Samson Chabari, Bernard Soi, Harison Kipkulei

“…The samples were analyzed for bulk density (BD), pH, texture, soil organic carbon (SOC), and total nitrogen (TN) using standard laboratory procedures. Results revealed significant variation in the selected soil properties across both elevation ranges and soil depths. …”
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CHOICE OF TACTICS FOR PALLIATIVE SURGICAL TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH UNRESECTABLE PANCREATIC HEAD CANCER COMPLICATED BY OBSTRUCTIVE JAUNDICE IN CASES OF HIGH SURGICAL AND ANESTHETI... by Borys H. Bezrodnyi, Ihor V. Kolosovych, Ihor V. Hanol, Viktor P. Slobodianyk, Ihor V. Cherepenko, Pavlo V. Chemodanov, Yevhenii O. Nesteruk

“…The use of the SEMS biliary system stenting procedure to restore the biliary-digestive bile passage, compared with the traditional surgical technology of biliary-digestive bypass, is accompanied by a reduction in the complication rate by 52.6% (p=0.0007) and mortality by 31.2% (p=0.01).…”
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Vitamin D Deficiency as a Predictive Factor of Transient Hypocalcemia after Total Thyroidectomy by A. Bove, C. Dei Rocini, R. M. Di Renzo, M. Farrukh, G. Palone, S. Chiarini, T. Staniscia

“…Total thyroidectomy (TT) is recommended in the treatment of malignant and benignant thyroid diseases, and, to date, transient hypocalcemia is the most frequent complication after the procedure. We prospectively evaluated the role of vitamin D deficiency as a predictor of postoperative hypocalcemia. …”
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