Effect of topical nitroglycerin on neoangiogenesis and pedicle-independent viability in a rat dorsal skin flap model by Oğuzhan Karakoç, Selman Hakkı Altuntaş, İlkay Armağan

“… Interpolated flaps are frequently used in reconstructive surgery when free tissue transfer is not feasible, but they require staged procedures due to pedicle dependence. Flap autonomization, the process by which transferred tissue develops new vascular connections and survives independently of its pedicle, is essential before division. …”
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Association of serum uric acid-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (UHR) with risk of myocardial infarction among individuals with diabetes: a cross-sectional analysis us... by Shibo Sun, Hongtao Xu, Li Liu, Zhongqiu Luan, Chunyan Liu, Fumin Zhi

“…Subgroup analyses were performed to evaluate whether the predictive value of UHR differed among population subgroups. All statistical procedures incorporated appropriate sample weights to ensure nationally representative estimates. …”
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Detection of antibodies associated with anti-phospholipid syndrome in patients with syphilis by N. K. Levchik, N. V. Zilberberg, M. V. Ponomareva

“…Comparisons of qualitative features were carried out using the chi-squared test (χ2) or Fisher tests, quantitative – t-test or Mann – Whitney U-test, with the level of significance adjusted to identify significantly different pairs in multiple comparisons using the Bonferroni procedure. The paired t-test or the Wilcoxon test was used to compare quantitative traits in related samples. …”
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Fear of Falling and Its Relationship with Quality of Life in the Elderly Attending a Family Medicine Clinic in South-South Nigeria by S. S. Uriah, Oguzor Ununuma Chimiyuma, C. T. Atata, N. M. Nwanze, P. O. Dienye

“…Methodology: In this cross-sectional research conducted at a healthcare facility, 292 participants were selected using a systematic selection procedure. Data were gathered by the administration of a questionnaire by trained interviewers. …”
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Mathematical modeling of ice flow in the north-western Greenland and interpretation of deep drilling data at the NEEM camp by O. O. Rybak, J. J. Fürst, Ph. Huybrechts

“…A Lagrangian backtracing procedure was applied to determine the particle trajectories of the ice drilled at the NEEM site. …”
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Analisis Kinerja Sistem Informasi Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia Berdasarkan Persepsi Masyarakat Menggunakan Metode Heuristics Evaluation by Alfriyanto Nahas, Hustinawati

“…The results of the analysis are the usability level of the DPR RI website whether it is easy to learn, efficient, when users interact, it is easy to remember procedures/steps without making many mistakes and whether users feel comfortable operating the website. …”
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Uso do termo de consentimento informado em cirurgia plástica estética Use of the informed consent form in aesthetic plastic surgery by Léo Francisco Doncatto

“…The average compensation for moral damages was R$30,900. The main surgical procedures that resulted in the lawsuits and the convictions were abdominoplasty, mammoplasty, and breast implantation. …”
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Study on natural gas metering technology and pricing methods in China by Yunyun XIE, Yao SU, Pengtao LI, Fan ZHANG, Wenyao LIU, Jianwen GUO

“…ResultsChina has established a relatively comprehensive natural gas metering technology framework, which includes laws, regulations, and technical standards related to metering, the selection and application procedures of metering equipment, and metrological traceability technology. …”
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Establishing Normal Variances and Expectations for Quadriceps Limb Symmetry Index Benchmarks Based on Time from Surgery After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. by Sean Hazzard, Saoirse Connolly, Ashley Wiater, Isabella Sprague, Emily Doolan-Roy, Rachel Lampros, Peter D Asnis

“…Despite the popularity of this procedure, the answers to these inquiries are not well described in the literature. …”
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Patient Reported Outcome Measure for Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Replacement in Advanced Degenerative Disease of the Hallux Metatarsophalangeal Joint: A Single Surgeon Series by Josh Rutnagur, Perrico Nunag, Mohammed T Bashir

“…Two patients required further procedures for continuing pain and stiffness. One was converted to fusion after 2 years. …”
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Extracorporeal Detoxification in Abdominal Sepsis in Cancer Patients by N. D. Ushakova, O. I. Kit, A. A. Maslov, A. P. Men'shenina

“…PCT and IL-6 blood levels decreased from 6.7±2.7 ng/mL to 2.3±0.6 ng/mL and from 7300±7700 pg/mL to 860±180 pg/mL, respectively, as determined 60 minutes after completion of filtration detoxification procedure (P<0.05). The SOFA index decreased by 4.1±1.1 points (P<0.05).Conclusion. …”
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Treatment of patients with refractory immune thrombocytopenia: literature review and case report by V. V. Ptushkin, S. V. Minenko, E. R. Biyachuev, A. V. Pshonkin, A. V. Shubina

“…Patient was treated with immunoglobulins and steroids, and biopsy was attempt when platelet count increased to 50  10 9/l. This procedure ended with severe bleeding. Patient received 1 mg/kg of romiplostim and a week later platelet count was 250  10 9/l. …”
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Spread and Scale-Up of a Region-Wide Telehealth Navigation Service in a Rural Context: Qualitative Process Evaluation by Mary Malakellis, Anna Wong Shee, Laura Alston, Vincent L Versace, Pheona Griffith, Jade Odgers, Kevin Mc Namara

“…MethodsThe study design was a qualitative process evaluation, collecting and synthesizing data obtained from semistructured interviews (n=10) with stakeholders, including executives, managers, physicians, and frontline staff; document review, including steering committee meeting minutes (n=17) and other relevant documents (eg, planning documents, workflow plans, consumer information, and standard operating procedures; n=20); observation of steering committee meetings of 1-hour duration (n=11); and 1 on-site visit with the Patient Watch team at the lead agency. …”
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Hysterectomy on benign indication and risk of pelvic organ prolapse surgery: A national matched cohort study by Andreas Höier Aagesen, Niels Klarskov, Kim Oren Gradel, Karen Ruben Husby

“…Abstract Introduction Hysterectomy is a frequently performed gynecological procedure but long‐term effects remain understudied. …”
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A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy versus paracetamol-caffeine for pain control during overall orthodontic treatment by Amer Maher Owayda, Mohammad Younis Hajeer, Rabab Al-Sabbagh, Ahamad S. Burhan, Khaldoun Darwich, Ossama Aljabban, Youssef Latifeh

“…Patients in the control group did not receive any procedure. A numeric rating scale (NRS) was used to assess spontaneous and chewing pain immediately, after 1, 24, 48 h, one week, and on the next visit of any replacement. …”
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A novel pedicle screw design to maximize screw-bone interface strength using finite element analysis and design of experiment techniques by Arvind Kumar Prajapati, Harikrishna Varma Parimanathukovilakom Ramavarma, Gurunathan Saravana Kumar, Chirathody Vayalappil Muraleedharan, Ganesh Divakar

“…Overview of Literature Pedicle screw-based fixation is the gold-standard treatment for spine diseases, particularly in fusion procedures. However, pedicle screw loosening and breakage still occur in osteoporotic and non-osteoporotic patients. …”
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25-gauge vitrectomy with gas tamponade for uncomplicated rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: experienced vs. inexperienced surgeons by Martin Pencak, Zbynek Stranak, Jakub Dite, Jana Vranova, Pavel Studeny, Miroslav Veith

“…Patients were divided into two groups: in the experienced surgeon group (ESG), the procedure was performed by an experienced vitreoretinal surgeon, in the inexperienced surgeon group (ISG), it was performed by two inexperienced surgeons. …”
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Performance and emission prediction using ANN (artificial neural network) on H2-assisted Garcinia gummi-gutta biofuel doped with nano additives by Harish Venu, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Tiong Sieh Kiong, N. M. Razali, Hua-Rong Wei, T. M. Yunus Khan, Naif Almakayeel, M. A. Kalam, Erdem Cuce

“…A constant mass flow rate of 10 L/min was used for the hydrogen flow throughout the test procedures. Test results were carefully analyzed to determine the performance and emission measures. …”
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Digital transformation in market research in Peru by Paulo César Callupe-Cueva, Augusto Aliaga-Miranda, Luis Ricardo Flores-Vilcapoma, Christian Efrain Raqui-Ramirez, Bernabé Teodoro Vila-Hinojo, Wilmar Salvador Chavarry-Becerra

“…The methodological framework incorporated structured surveys and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimations, with robust validation procedures and adherence to statistical assumptions. …”
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MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION TYPE 4TH: FEATURES OF THE COURSE, PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS AFTER PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTIONS by N. G. Pravdyuk, A. V. Novikova, E. A. Korolyеv

“…Diagnostic criteria for myocardial infarction 4a type include increasing the level of troponin above 5 rules of 99th the upper threshold reference values within 48 hours after the PCI procedure, in patients with normal troponin increased (≤ 99th the upper threshold reference values), or a level of troponin 20 % or more in patients with initial high level troponin combined with evidence of prolonged myocardial ischemia. …”
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