Effects of Benson Relaxation Technique and Music Therapy on the Anxiety of Primiparous Women Prior to Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Sedigheh Nosrati Abarghoee, Abbas Mardani, Robabe Baha, Nasrin Fadaee Aghdam, Mahboobeh Khajeh, Fatemeh Eskandari, Mojtaba Vaismoradi

“…These nonpharmacologic methods are safe and cost-effective and can improve well-being among women undergoing this invasive procedure. They can be used along with pharmacologic methods for reducing overreliance on medications.…”
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Reverse shoulder arthroplasty in revision surgery-Indications and results. by Patricia Bergert, Ralf Henkelmann, Pierre Hepp, Jan Theopold

“…<h4>Background</h4>The number of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) procedures performed worldwide has increased over the last 10 years, with a corresponding increase in revision shoulder arthroplasty (SRSA). …”
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Clinical epidemiological characteristics of mycetoma in Eastern Sennar locality, Sennar State, Sudan. by Rowa Hassan, Kebede Deribe, Ahmed Hassan Fahal, Melanie Newport, Sahar Bakhiet, Sahar Bakhiet

“…This data obtained will support the design of measures to reduce the disease burden in the state. The survey procedures and protocols can be adopted for further studies in Sudan and beyond.…”
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Detection and classification of breast cancer in mammographic images with fine-tuned convolutional neural networks by Huong Hoang Luong, Hai Thanh Nguyen, Nguyen Thai-Nghe

“…This study proposed a procedure to fine-tune the Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) model with data preprocessing and augmentation in classifying mammogram images called the Hybrid Mammogram Classification and Detection Pipeline (HMCaD). …”
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Outcome of Limb-sparing Surgery with Custom Mega Endoprosthesis Reconstruction for Bone Tumors in a Tertiary Care Center—10-year Study: Where Do We Stand? by Subbiah Shanmugam, Pravenkumar R Ramaswami

“…After re-surgery, either a second limb-sparing procedure or amputation, 49 patients (89.1%) retained their limb. …”
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How reliable is carotid artery guidance for internal jugular vein cannulation? by Faruk Serhatlioglu, Nurkay Katrancioglu

“…If the first attempt at IJV cannulation with CCA palpation is unsuccessful, anatomical variation should be considered, and instead of repeating attempts, we believe it would be more accurate to proceed with imaging-guided procedures. [Turk J Vasc Surg 2025; 34(1.000): 47-51]…”
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Anti-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory properties of kahweol, a coffee diterpene. by Casimiro Cárdenas, Ana R Quesada, Miguel A Medina

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>The experimental procedures included in vivo angiogenesis assays (both the chicken and quail choriallantoic membrane assay and the angiogenesis assay with fluorescent zebrafish), the ex vivo mouse aortic ring assay and the in vitro analysis of the effects of treatment of human endothelial cells with kahweol in cell growth, cell viability, cell migration and zymographic assays, as well as the tube formation assay on Matrigel. …”
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The Effect of Fatigue on Peak Vertical Ground Reaction Force in Women with Different Knee Alignments during Single-Leg Jump and Drop Landing by Raana Mohammadzadeh Asl, Seyed Sadrodin shojaeddin

“…Deviation from the standard alignment of knee joint may changes weight distribution procedure and therefore reduces the mechanical efficiency. …”
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Effect of leakage of volatile synthesis products on silicon carbide yield in an electrothermal fluidized bed reactor by V. S. Kuzevanov, S. S. Zakozhurnikov, G. S. Zakozhurnikova

“…The general computational model for silicon carbide synthesis with a built-in procedure for calculating the leakage of volatile products of chemical reactions enables the variants of SiC production in electrothermal fluidized bed reactors to be analyzed. …”
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Effectiveness of two different surgical methods for treatment of acute thrombosis in arterio-venous fistula by GAO Tong-xin, REN Jian-wei, GAO Yan

“…The primary patency and secondary patency rates were evaluated by Kaplan-Meier analysis.Results There were no significant differences between the two groups in the average age of patients,the average service life of internal fistula,and the thrombosis time(P>0.05).Of 55 cases subject to fistula reconstruction surgery,the surgical success rate was 96.3% and the clinical success rate was 90.9%;at 3,6 and 12 months after operation,the primary patency rate was 98.2%,92.7% and 87.3%,and the secondary patency rate was 100.0%,98.2% and 92.7%,respectively.In a total of 62 cases of PTA,success rate of operative anatomy was 91.9%,and clinical success rate was 88.7%;at 3,6 and 12 months after operation,primary patency rate was 93.5%,83.9% and 72.5% respectively,and secondary patency rate was 100%,98.4% and 93.5% respectively.There were no procedure-related major complications.Conclusions In comparison to PTA,fistula reconstruction surgery for treatment of AVF thrombosis has a high success rate and a low relapse rate,prolongs survival time,and is an effective method to treat arterio-venous fistula thrombosis.…”
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Ayurveda botanicals in COVID-19 management: An in silico multi-target approach. by Swapnil Borse, Manali Joshi, Akash Saggam, Vedika Bhat, Safal Walia, Aniket Marathe, Sneha Sagar, Preeti Chavan-Gautam, Aboli Girme, Lal Hingorani, Girish Tillu

“…The plant extracts were prepared as per ayurvedic procedures and a total of 31 phytoconstituents were identified using UHPLC-PDA and mass spectrometry studies. …”
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Factors affecting general practitioners’ referrals of patients to hip and knee arthroplasty: a focus group study from Northern Norway by Bodil H. Blix, Veronica Hovind, Tor Ingebrigtsen

“…There is considerable regional variation in mobility – ‘patient leakage’ – out of a regional health authority for patients seeking these surgical procedures. General practitioners play a vital role in this decision-making process, acting as gatekeepers in referring patients to specialized healthcare. …”
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The effects of pediatric dentifrices with different types of fluoride on the color change of restorative materials by Emine Kaya, Sinem Yıldırım

“…Color changes [CIEDE2000 (Δ𝐸𝐸00)] were calculated by using generalized linear model procedure and the data were subjected to two-way analysis of variance. …”
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Historical atmospheric river optimization to estimate maximum precipitation through a total storm approach by Emily Snider, Yoshihiko Iseri, Michael L. Anderson, M. Levent Kavvas

“…Of the six events considered, five were substantially intensified by the maximization procedure, highlighting the importance of considering historical atmospheric rivers that did not impact the watershed directly. …”
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A comparative study of the risk stratification models for pediatric cardiac surgery by Shahzad Alam, Akunuri Shalini, Rajesh G. Hegde, Rufaida Mazahir, Akanksha Jain

“…Methods This retrospective study included children <18 years. Procedures were categorized based on RACHS-1, ABC and STS-EACTS system. …”
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Outcome of parathyroidectomy patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism by WANG Kang, WANG Xiang-yang, LI Yong-quan, LI Ya, ZHANG Xin-zhou

“…Objective To study the outcome of total parathyroidectomy(PTX) and subtotal PTX in maintenance dialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism.Methods Eighty-eight maintenance dialysis patients who underwent total PTX or subtotal PTX were followed up between Jun,2009 and Dec.2012.Blood samples were collected from the patients.Electro-chemiluminescence immunoassay was used to determine intra-operative iPTH level.According to iPTH level,total PTX or subtotal PTX was performed.Eighty-eight patients were divided into subtotal PHX group and total PHX group.The recurrence rate and outcomes were compared between the two groups.All the patients were also divided into no recurrence group and recurrence group according to the relapse and iPTH level.Log-rank tests were used to compare the recurrence rate of secondary hyperparathyroidism after the surgical procedures.The influencing factors of recurrence after parathyroidectomy were assessed.Results The follow-up time was 21 ± 11.3 months.The iPTH levels on the postoperative day 1 were higher in recurrence group than in no-recurrence group.During the follow-up period,10 and 1 cases relapsed respectively in the subtotal PTX group and total PTX group.There was no significant difference in survival curve between subtotal PTX group and total PTX group by log-rank test At 12,26 and 36 months,the cumulative recurrence rate in all 88 patients was 98.8%,91.3%and67.1%> respectively.Conclusions There was no significant difference in relapse rate between total PTX and subtotal PTX in maintenance dialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism during a follow-up period of 1-4 years.After surgery the patient’s symptoms were significantly alleviated.The iPTH levels on the postoperative day 1 may be associated with the recurrence.…”
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MICROALGAE FROM THE COASTAL WATERS OF TYULENY ISLAND IN THE CASPIAN SEA by R. M. Barkhalov, A. A. Abdurakhmanova, F. Sh. Amaeva

“…Sedimentation and concentration were carried out using standard procedures. The samples were processed in the Nageotte chamber with a volume of 0.1 ml under a light microscope.Results. …”
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Effect of small-scale irrigation on rural household agricultural income in Demba-Gofa District, Southern Ethiopia by Mihretu Tesfaye Oyato, Karo Algasse Baygeda, Gashahun Bogale Borano, Kebede Abate Tariku

“…A cross-sectional explanatory research design with a mixed-methods approach was employed on a total of 369 households selected through a multistage sampling procedure. An econometric data analysis using the propensity score matching model was employed to evaluate the effect of small-scale participation on households' farm income. …”
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Task shifting healthcare services in the post-COVID world: A scoping review. by Shukanto Das, Liz Grant, Genevie Fernandes

“…Healthcare organisations adapted by modifying procedures, pathways and staff precautions. We recommend refining strategies for TS, and expanding on it to address workforce shortages, improve access, and enhance services, not only during crises but also beyond.…”
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Comparison of microwave heating of pure and functionalized graphene-nanoplatelet polymer composites: experimental and finite element Study by Mahima Dua, Qi Zhang, Pierre Mertiny

“…Microwave heating can potentially speed up the joining of thermoplastic polymer components compared to modern electrofusion procedures that employ embedded wires for Joule heating. …”
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