19-Gauge Versus 22-Gauge Franseen Needles, Comparison of the Histological Diagnostic Capability of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Biopsy for Autoimmune Pancreatitis: A Mu... by Shota Iwata, Takuji Iwashita, Yosuke Ohashi, Akihiko Senju, Ryuichi Tezuka, Shinya Uemura, Kensaku Yoshida, Akinori Maruta, Yuhei Iwasa, Mitsuru Okuno, Keisuke Iwata, Tatsuhiko Miyazaki, Masahito Shimizu

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) is a useful procedure for obtaining histological specimens. However, its utility in diagnosing autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) has not yet been well studied. …”
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Characteristics of postoperative management of patients after microendolaryngeal laser resection of malignant tumor of the voice box by N. A. Daikhes, V. V. Vinogradov, S. S. Reshulskii, R. R. Khabiev, E. B. Fedorova, M. L. Isaeva, S. M. Kochieva, K. V. Mishchenko

“…Endoscopic evaluation of the postoperative wound, microdebrider procedure, histological examination of granulation tissue and bacteriologic examination of the material near the surgical area were performed.Results. …”
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Impact of pulmonary infection on thoracoscopic surgery outcomes in children with CPAM: a retrospective study by Cui-xia Yuan, Chun Wu, Zheng-Xia Pan, Yong-Gang Li

“…We aim to evaluate the impact of pulmonary infection on the outcomes of total thoracoscopic procedures in children with CPAM. Methods This was a single-center retrospective study. …”
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Intra-hospital patient-specific 3D printed surgical guide for patients with thoracic scoliotic deformities, the collaboration between engineer and surgeon by M. Suffo, M. Quiroga-De Castro, L Galán-Romero, P Andrés-Cano

“…Importantly, both types of guides successfully withstood the mechanical loads generated during surgical procedures. The intra-hospital collaboration between engineers and surgeons was identified as a key factor in improving outcomes and reducing error risks, showcasing the benefits of interdisciplinary teamwork. …”
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Comprehensive assessment of chemical and microbial inducers for coral larval settlement across diverse coral species by Huiming Sun, Huiming Sun, Qingsong Yang, Qingsong Yang, Junde Dong, Junde Dong, Jie Li, Chang Chen, Chang Chen, Xiaoyu Tang, Ying Zhang, Juan Ling

“…Post-settlement recruits treated with optimized procedures were further evaluated for metabolic rates, morphology, survival, and growth.ResultsOptimal inducer concentrations and treatment durations varied significantly among coral species, with CaCl2 (10–60 mmol/L) and cB07 (3 × 106–3 × 107 cfu/mL) showing broad-spectrum activity comparable to CCA. …”
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Fish Husbandry Practices and Water Quality in Central Kenya: Potential Risk Factors for Fish Mortality and Infectious Diseases by Daniel W. Wanja, Paul G. Mbuthia, Robert M. Waruiru, Janet M. Mwadime, Lilly C. Bebora, Philip N. Nyaga, Helena A. Ngowi

“…Parasitological examination of fish sampled from selected farms (farms that were reporting mortality at the time of sampling) was done by following the standard procedure. Water quality parameters for 33 ponds were evaluated in situ (recorded on pond site) and ex situ (analysed at the laboratory) following the standard methods. …”
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Evaluation of Deviations Produced by Soft Tissue Fitting in Virtually Planned Orthognathic Surgery by Álvaro Pérez-Sala, Pablo Montes Fernández-Micheltorena, Miriam Bobadilla, Ricardo Fernández-Valadés Gámez, Javier Martínez Goñi, Ángela Villanueva, Iñigo Calvo Archanco, José Luis Del Castillo Pardo de Vera, José Luis Cebrián Carretero, Carlos Navarro Cuéllar, Ignacio Navarro Cuellar, Gema Arenas, Ana López López, Ignacio M. Larrayoz, Rafael Peláez

“…Orthognathic surgery (OS) is a complex procedure commonly used to treat dentofacial deformities (DFDs). …”
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Frequency of homologous blood transfusion in patients undergoing cleft lip and palate surgery by Wasiu L. Adeyemo, Mobolanle O. Ogunlewe, Ibironke Desalu, Akinola L. Ladeinde, Titilope A. Adeyemo, Bolaji O. Mofikoya, Olakunle O. Hassan, Alani S. Akanmu

“…Cleft palate repair was the most common procedure (45%) followed by unilateral cleft lip repair (41%). …”
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Evaluation of the innate immunostimulatory potential of originator and non-originator copies of insulin glargine in an in vitro human immune model. by Ernesto Luna, Pankaj Agrawal, Riyaz Mehta, Maria E Boone, Charlotte Vernhes, Colombe Denys, Robert Small, Bhaswati Mukherjee, Norbert Tennagels, Stefan Maerten, Donald R Drake

“…<h4>Background</h4>The manufacture of insulin analogs requires sophisticated production procedures which can lead to differences in the structure, purity, and/or other physiochemical properties of resultant products that can affect their biologic activity. …”
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Suture traction—assisted bearclaw fistula closure: a case series describing a novel endoscopic technique for fistula closure by Joelle Sleiman, MD, Mohammad Abureesh, MD, Vishnu Charan Suresh Kumar, MD, Ahmed Elfiky, MD, Jean M. Chalhoub, MD, Sherif Andrawes, MD, Youssef El Douaihy, MD

“…This technique offers a promising solution for challenging fistulas that resist closure with standard procedures.…”
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A rapid and portable dual-mode RAA-CRISPR/Cas12a system for one-pot detection of spring viraemia of carp virus (SVCV) by Tian Hu, Zewei Hou, Yichen Zhao, Ye Zhang, Yufeng Si, Liqun Lu, Hao Wang

“…Additionally, a sucrose-stabilized biphasic reaction system was developed to facilitate seamless one-pot amplification and detection while minimizing the risk and simplifying operational procedures. The fluorescence-based method exploits trans-cleavage activity of Cas12a to generate detectable fluorescent signals, while the LFD assay employs a FAM-biotin dual-labeled ssDNA probe for visual detection via colloidal gold accumulation on lateral flow strips. …”
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Patterns of mental health problems and resilience among immigrant and refugee adolescents: a latent profile analysis by Sanni Aalto, Raija-Leena Punamäki, Mervi Vänskä, Reeta Kankaanpää, Tiina Turunen, Oskari Lahtinen, Ilse Derluyn, Caroline Spaas, Lucia De Haene, Signe Smith Jervelund, Morten Skovdal, Arnfinn J. Andersen, Marianne Opaas, Fatumo Osman, Anna Sarkadi, Natalie Durbeej, Emma Soye, Kirsi Peltonen

“…Latent profile analysis and three-step procedure with BCH weights were used to identify the wellbeing profiles and their determinants.Results: Results identified four adolescent wellbeing profiles: (1) Low symptoms (49.7%, n = 791); (2) High symptoms with intrusion (10.6%, n = 169); (3) Moderate symptoms (26.9%, n = 428); and (4) Resilient avoidant (12.8%, n = 203). …”
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Women’s perceptions and preferences toward HPV self-sampling in France: A questionnaire within the French CapU4 Trial by Hélène De Pauw, Alexandra Ducancelle, Marc Arbyn, Adeline Pivert, Anne-Sophie Le Duc Banaszuk, Juliette Noyelle, Johane Le Goff, Franck Rexand-Galais, Gilbert Donders, Caroline Lefeuvre

“…Most women found self-sampling instructions clear (VSS 87.4 %, USS 90.7 %) and procedures easy (VSS 85.9 %, USS 90.3 %). About 23.5 % of VSS users and 4.9 % of USS users found the process unpleasant. …”
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The Effects of the Clinical Simulation of Transfusion Reactions on Nursing Students’ Knowledge Gain: A Pragmatic Clinical Trial by Ana Beatriz Frota Lima Rodrigues, Samia Valéria Ozorio Dutra, Maria Ivaneide Teixeira dos Santos, Lucas Ribeiro Araujo, Annie Leticia de Holanda Ferreira, Arthur Feitosa Jacinto, Brenda Sousa da Conceição, Gleiciane Kélen Lima, Igor Cordeiro Mendes, Elaine Cristina Negri, Maria Neyrian de Fátima Fernandes, Luciana Mara Monti Fonseca, Francisco Mayron Morais Soares

“…Background: Blood transfusion is a therapeutic procedure characterized by the use of blood components for the treatment of certain pathologies. …”
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Endovascular management of iatrogenic femoral access site vascular injuries: A case series and literature review by Jens Larsen, MD, Anna Stene Hurtsén, MD, David T. McGreevy, MD, PhD, Jevan Chwich, MD, Tal M. Hörer, MD, PhD, Khatereh Djavani Gidlund, MD, PhD

“…Objective: Iatrogenic major vascular injuries at femoral artery access sites are potentially life-threatening complications of endovascular procedures. Although open surgical repair remains the standard treatment, it carries significant morbidity. …”
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One‐Stage Bilateral Pulmonary Nodule Resection via Unilateral Thoracic Cavity Access: A Single‐Center Experience of 12 Cases by Zhen Wang, Zhaolei You, Yingjian Song, Hua Ji, Guodong Jiang, Xiaokun Bu, Jingyu Zhang, Tengfei Yi, Jian Fang, Xiaofeng Yu

“…R0 resection of the contralateral nodules was successfully achieved during the procedures. The average distance between the surgical margin and the contralateral nodules was 12.5 mm, ranging from 5 mm to 25 mm. …”
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Ferula communis leaf extract: antioxidant capacity, UHPLC–MS/MS analysis, and in vivo and in silico toxicity investigations by Imad Ed-Dahmani, Mohamed El Fadili, Ghizlane Nouioura, Fahd Kandsi, Yassine El Atki, Hatem A. Abuelizz, Raffaele Conte, Fatima Zahra Lafdil, Abdeslam Taleb, Abdelfattah Abdellaoui, Mustapha Taleb

“…The antioxidant capacity of the extracts of F. communis was evaluated using 2,2-diphenylpicryl hydroxyl (DPPH) radical and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) procedures. Acute toxicity was tested on albino mice at doses of 200, 300, and 400 mg/kg.ResultsThe results show that the polyphenol and flavonoid contents of the extract are significant (0.257 ± 0.003 mg Eq AG/mg and 0.32 ± 0.04 mg Eq Q/mg, respectively). …”
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PGSFusion streamlines polygenic score construction and epidemiological applications in biobank-scale cohorts by Sheng Yang, Xiangyu Ye, Xiaolong Ji, Zhenghui Li, Min Tian, Peng Huang, Chen Cao

“…However, both the complex statistical estimation procedure and the various data formats of summary statistics and reference panel make the PGS calculation challenging and not easily accessible to researchers with limited statistical and computational backgrounds. …”
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Effect of a Single Preventive Intravenous Dose of Ketorolac and Paracetamol on Reducing Postoperative Pain in Septorhinoplasty Patients: Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial by Laleh Dehghanpisheh, Fatane Jamshidi, Saeid Khademi, Shirin Farokhiani, Mohammad Reza Cheraghi, Mahsa Emadi, Reza Kaboodkhani, Ali Akbari, Naeimehossadat Asmarian, Mahsa Banifatemi

“…All the medications  were administered intravenously (IV) 30 min before surgery. The randomization procedure followed the block randomization method. …”
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Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment, and Control of Hypertension among Young and Middle-Aged Adults: Results from a Community-Based Survey in Rural Tanzania by Alfa J. Muhihi, Amani Anaeli, Rose N. M. Mpembeni, Bruno F. Sunguya, Germana Leyna, Deodatus Kakoko, Anna Tengia Kessy, Mary Mwanyika Sando, Marina Njelekela, David P. Urassa

“…Blood pressure, height, and weight were measured at home following standard procedures. Descriptive statistics were used to estimate prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension. …”
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