A Dual-Sequence MRI-Based Radiomics Model for Predicting High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation Efficacy in Adenomyosis Treatment by Sun M, Deng X, Xing H, Zhang R, Fu B, Ai T, Wang F, Wang X, Chen L, Mao X, Wu F

“…For the prediction of 70% efficacy, the combined model achieved an AUC of 0.804 in the test set, slightly lower the 50% efficacy prediction task.Conclusion: The model, based on dual-sequence MRI radiomics, emerges as a promising tool for predicting the efficacy of HIFU ablation, potentially aiding clinicians in anticipating the outcomes of HIFU ablation procedures.Keywords: adenomyosis, high-intensity focused ultrasound, ablation, radiomics analysis, magnetic resonance imaging…”
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Accuracy and cost comparison of 3D-printed guides in complex spinal deformity correction: direct vs indirect design by Wei Yang, Wei Yang, Wei Yang, Wei Guo, Wei Guo, Wen-Jun Wu, Rong Ma, Zemin Wang, Honglai Zhang, Wanzhong Yang, Zhaohui Ge, Zhaohui Ge

“…The results indicate that both guide techniques can achieve precise orthopedics, but the indirect guide has advantages in clinical transformation efficiency.ConclusionBoth direct and indirect 3D-printed guides can optimize screw implantation and complex osteotomy procedures, improving the accuracy of pedicle screw placement and osteotomy. …”
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Study of base influence on the active pharmaceutical ingredients releasing from combined ointments with antimycotic action by V. V. Luc, V. V. Gladyshev, А. Р. Lisyanskaya, І. А. Biriuk

“…At the heart of practically all antimycotic medicines for topical therapy of smooth foot skin (as imported so domestic) imidazole and triazole derivatives are used and because of their high value they limit the therapeutical potential of population with low profit. 2-mercaptobenzothiazole is interesting as biologically active component of ointments not only because of broad spectrum of antifungal and antibacterial action but also exceptional hydrophobic characteristics which provide long adhesion even after washing during hygienic procedures. In this connection creating of semisolid dosage forms for the topical treatment of skin integument and interdigital folds with biologically active substances from the group of nonspecific antifungal matters (2-mercaptobenzothiazole, chinosolum) on the base of domestic technologies is actual for modern pharmaceutical and medical science. …”
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A atuação do enfermeiro em comissão intra-hospitalar de doação de órgãos e tecidos [The role of nurses in the intra-hospitalar organ and tissue donation commission] [El papel de la... by Fernando Dalmaso Tolfo, Silviamar Camponogara, Maria José López Montesinos, Carmem Lúcia Colomé Beck, Suzinara Beatriz Soares de Lima, Gisele Loise Dias

“…Results: three thematic categories emerged: the role of the nurse in active detection, the nurse and administrative procedures of the organ and tissue donation commission, and the nurse and the potential organ donor’s family. …”
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Atividade elétrica cerebral do rato com lesões da formação reticular mesencefálica Electrocorticographic study of the rats's bram after lesioning of the midbrain reticular formatio... by Walter C. Pereira, Tania Leme da Rocha, Cesar Timo-Iaria

“…The midbrain reticular formation was electrolitically destroyed (3,5 — 4,0 mA and 5 — 10 sec) by means of an active electrode estereotactically guided according with the atlas of König an Klippel. The procedure was destined to provoke parcial, total, unilateral and bilateral lesions in different preparations. …”
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Assessing the Feasibility of Persistent Scatterer Data for Operational Dam Monitoring in Germany: A Case Study by Jonas Ziemer, Jannik Jänichen, Carolin Wicker, Daniel Klöpper, Katja Last, Andre Kalia, Thomas Lege, Christiane Schmullius, Clémence Dubois

“…We propose a two-stage assessment procedure: First, we evaluate the dam’s suitability for PS analysis using the <i>CR</i>-Index to identify areas with good radar visibility. …”
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High carbohydrate antigen 19–9 levels indicate poor prognosis in patients with bladder cancer following radical cystectomy by Sang Won So, Sang Won So, Jang Hee Han, Jang Hee Han, Hyeong Dong Yuk, Hyeong Dong Yuk, Chang Wook Jeong, Chang Wook Jeong, Cheol Kwak, Cheol Kwak, Ja Hyeon Ku, Ja Hyeon Ku, Seung-hwan Jeong, Seung-hwan Jeong

“…The clinical T and N stages were significantly higher in the high CA19–9 group (P = 0.028 and P = 0.019, respectively). The operative procedures, including open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries, were similarly performed in both groups. …”
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Alternative methods for analyzing cross-sectional studies of common outcomes: A guide for healthcare professionals by Mohammad H. Aljawadi, BPharm, PharmD, MSc, PhD

“…Logistic regression yielded a much wider confidence interval (3.74% higher) than the MHPR, whereas Poisson models showed narrower estimated CIs, and the robust and jackknife procedures resulted in minimal differences (0.04% higher). …”
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Evaluation of the clinical value of CCTA as the preferred screening method in patients with chronic coronary syndrome by Huan Luo, Wei Zhu, Rui-Juan Fan, Li-Xiong Duan, Rui Jing

“…The percentage of unnecessary ICA procedures was 7.5% in the CCTA group and 55.2% in the ICA group (P < 0.001), which was a decrease of 86.4%. (2) Eighteen patients in the CCTA group were readmitted for severe angina, 4 of whom underwent unplanned percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). …”
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Clinical evaluation and finite element analysis of bone cement-augmented anterolateral screw fixation versus percutaneous bilateral pedicle screw fixation co-applied with oblique l... by Xiaoping Mu, Xiaoping Mu, Xiaodong Wei, Xiaodong Wei, Jiahong Nong, Huabao Ye, Zhuhai Li, Zhuhai Li, Minke Wei, Minke Wei, Jianxun Wei, Jianxun Wei

“…However, standardized strategies for minimally invasive surgical procedures among these populations still need improvement in clinical practice.PurposeThis study was to integrate clinical and biomechanical approaches to investigate and demonstrate the effectiveness of oblique lateral interbody fusion combined with bone cement-augmented anterolateral screw (OLIF-BCAAS) in such patients.Study DesignA single-center, retrospective case-controlled clinical study and finite element model (FEM) analysis.MethodsA single-center, retrospective case-controlled clinical study and finite element model (FEM) analysis were conducted. 48 cases were enrolled in the clinical study, then assigned to either OLIF-BCAAS or OLIF combined with posterior internal fixation with pedicle screws (OLIF-PIFPS). …”
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Implementation and validation of a new qPCR assay to detect imported human Plasmodium species by Camille Cordier, Samia Hamane, Théo Ghelfenstein-Ferreira, Sarah Dellière, Élodie Da Silva, Blandine Denis, Sandrine Houzé, Valentin Joste, Alexandre Alanio

“…Whole nucleic acids from 523 samples prospectively collected from 410 patients suspected of malaria between June 2016 and March 2021 were tested by qPCRs and compared to standard diagnostic procedures. All qPCRs were designed on 18S ribosomal ribonucleic acid. …”
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Fifteen-second bouts of hyperoxia improve 5-minute time-trial performance in acute hypoxic conditions by Martin Faulhaber, Sina Schneider, Linda K. Rausch, Tobias Dünnwald, Verena Menz, Hannes Gatterer, Michael D. Kennedy, Wolfgang Schobersberger

“…Methods 17 healthy and recreationally trained individuals (7 females, 10 males, age 27 ± 4 years) participated in this randomized placebo-controlled cross-over trial. The procedures included a graded cycle ergometer test until exhaustion and three maximal 5-minute cycling time trials (TT). …”
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ASSESSMENT OF THE PARAMETERS OF THE INTEROCCLUSION RELATIONSHIP IN THE PROCESS OF MESIALIZATION OF THE LOWER MOLARS WITH THE USE OF T-SCAN by V.S. Melnyk, O.Yu. Rivis, L.F. Horzov, M.V. Rivis, Yu.M. Bun

“…The data obtained in both the first and second study groups indicate the need to perform procedures of grinding after orthodontic intervention to achieve appropriate occlusive normalization, the volume of which in each clinical situation is determined individually under the control of the T-scan apparatus. …”
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Unveiling the Mechanisms of a Remission in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)-like Syndrome: The Role of Hippocampal Palmitoyltransferase Expression and Stress Susceptibility by Careen A. Schroeter, Anna Gorlova, Michael Sicker, Aleksei Umriukhin, Alisa Burova, Boris Shulgin, Sergey Morozov, Joao P. Costa-Nunes, Tatyana Strekalova

“…Mice from the stress group were not treated, received imipramine via drinking water (7 mg/kg/day), or received intraperitoneal injections of dicholine succinate (DS; 25 mg/kg/day) starting 7 days prior to stress and continuing during a 14-day stress procedure. Controls were either untreated or treated with either of the two drugs. …”
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The associations among serum vitamin D concentration, systemic immune-inflammation index, and lifestyle factors in Chinese adults: a cross-sectional analysis by Feiin Chan, Chongsong Cui, You Peng, You Peng, You Peng, Zhenjie Liu, Zhenjie Liu, Zhenjie Liu, Zhenjie Liu

“…Additionally, it analyses how lifestyle choices and dietary habits influence vitamin D levels.MethodologyThis investigation employed a cross-sectional research design involving 1,177 participants aged 18–90 years who were selected from Zhong Hospital in Guangdong Province, China, through screening procedures. Ultimately, data from 726 participants were analysed following the screening and inclusion criteria. …”
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Evaluating the impact of waste marble on the compressive strength of traditional concrete using machine learning by Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Viroon Kamchoom, Ahmed M. Ebid, Shadi Hanandeh, Susana Monserrat Zurita Polo, Rolando Fabián Zabala Vizuete, Rodney Orlando Santillán Murillo, Rolando Marcel Torres Castillo, Siva Avudaiappan

“…Finally, the Hoffman sensitivity analysis procedure was applied to determine the individual relative impact of the input variables on the output. …”
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Pemantapan Proses Sintesis Ligan Dibutilditiokarbamat (DBDTK) Sebagai Pengekstrak Logam Tanah Jarang Berdasarkan Desain Eksperimen by Diana Hendrati, Erianti Siska Purnamasari, Syulastri Effendi, Santhy Wyantuti

“…The purpose of this research is to ensure procedure of dibuthyldithiocarbamate ligand synthesis based on the design of experiment and to study the characterization of reaction result between Gd(III) and dibuthyldithiocarbamate ligand which this ligand is synthesis result. …”
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Can a New, Satellite Inpatient Hospital Maintain the Efficiency of an Ambulatory Surgery Center with No Difference in Patient-reported Outcomes? A Prospective Study by Vineet M. Desai, BS, Christopher J. DeFrancesco, MD, Morgan E. Swanson, BA, Divya Talwar, PhD, Alexandra Stevens, BS, Nathan Chaclas, BS, David P. VanEenenaam, Jr., BS, Kevin M. Landrum, BS, Akbar N. Syed, MD, Brendan A. Williams, MD, Theodore J. Ganley, MD

“…When controlling for concomitant procedures, regional anesthesia type, and staff, there was a significant difference in total OR in-room, anesthesia induction, surgery preparation, surgery duration, and dressing application/wake-up times among the three cohorts (P ​< ​.001). …”
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Análisis del nivel de inclusión y posibles barreras de las técnicas de desarrollo de la inteligencia emocional y en particular del mindfulness en el área de Educación física en la... by Sandra Constantino Murillo, José Antonio Navia Manzano

“…The applied methodology was quantitative with a cross-sectional design and selective procedure. The results reflected that 81% of teachers received little university training compared to 19% who stated that they had received it, the scarce professional development was also highlighted (47% planned content to develop EI, compared to 53%), both factors representing the main source of difficulties generation for teachers when including emotional skills development techniques in their classes. …”
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LITERATURA E CIDADE: campo interdisciplinar e vazios investigativos by Clovis Ultramari, Manoela Massuchetto Jazar

“…In the search of researches that combine interests in literature and cities, we could observe that, on one side, there is a consensus on the importance of different multi scientific approaches; on the other it is reduced the number of researches adopting this procedure. More than that, it is possible to conclude that areas closely connected to urbanism, like urban management, design, architecture and planning are absent in the restrict number of researches considered appropriated for this discussion. …”
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