Conversion from clinically isolated syndrome to multiple sclerosis: what paraclinical tests findings are the most characteristic? by M. Malciūtė, I. Čelpačenko, R. Stankevičiūtė, R. Balnytė

“…The aim of this study was to establish the most characteristic paraclinical test findings for the identification of CIS conversion to MS. Materials and methods. A retrospective data analysis was performed in patients diagnosed with demyelinating encephalomyelitis according to ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision), codes G37.8 (other specified demyelinating diseases of central nervous system) and G37.9 (demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified). …”
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Comparative evaluation of pattern and distribution of stresses in single- and double-implant overdenture using ball-ring, positioner, and magnet-keeper attachment under different l... by Jatin Jain, Rajesh Sethuraman, Sayam Sachin Shah

“…Setting and Design: In vitro (in silico study) finite element analysis (FEA). Materials and Methods: A Styrofoam mandible with duplicated silicon mucosa was used to construct a mandibular complete denture. …”
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Application of deep learning model based on unenhanced chest CT for opportunistic screening of osteoporosis: a multicenter retrospective cohort study by Chengbin Huang, Dengying Wu, Bingzhang Wang, Chenxuan Hong, Jiasen Hu, Zijian Yan, Jianpeng Chen, Yaping Jin, Yingze Zhang

“…This study aimed to establish and validate a convolutional neural network (CNN) model based on unenhanced chest computed tomography (CT) images of the vertebral body and skeletal muscle for opportunistic screening in patients with osteoporosis. Materials and methods Our team retrospectively collected clinical information from participants who underwent unenhanced chest CT and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) examinations between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, at four hospitals. …”
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Perbandingan pembuatan produk menggunakan simulasi program CNC dan CNC Milling by Hendra -, Y. Saputra, Putri -, Hernadewita -, Nasril -

“…Dalam paper ini focus menggunakan program simulasi <em>Mastercam</em> dan Swansoft CNC (<em>SSCNC</em>) untuk membuat produk milling dengan dimensi diameter luar 170, 16 mm dan diameter dalam 160,16 mm menggunakan material dural. Dimana hasil pembuatan simulasi program <em>Mastercam</em> dan <em>SSCNC</em> dibandingkan dengan proses pemotongan menggunakan mesin <em>CNC Milling Leadwell V-30</em>. …”
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DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF LABORATORY TESTS OF WOMEN IN THE DYNAMICS OF TREATMENT OF PERIODONTAL DISEASES CONCOMITANT WITH BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS by T.O. Petrushanko, A.D. Krutikova, E.I. Krutikova

“…The paper was aimed at verification of the diagnostic value of the assessment of the outcomes of the recent treatment of inflammatory and inflammatory-dystrophic periodontal diseases in women of reproductive age with bacterial vaginosis by determining the changes in the kinetic activity of alpha- amylase and sIgA concentration. Material and Methods. 50 women of reproductive age have been examined. …”
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Pharmacists’ perceptions of the new pharmaceutical vaccination service in Romania: a comprehensive first two-years evaluation by Corneliu-Florin Buicu, Mihaela-Simona Naidin, Marius Calin Chereches, Marina-Daniela Dimulescu, Adina Turcu-Stiolica

“…Moreover, 97% of pharmacies had adequate protective materials to safely administer vaccines. In terms of overall satisfaction, 23% of pharmacists reported being very satisfied, while 39% indicated they were satisfied with the new pharmaceutical service they were providing. …”
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The adaptation process of a safety planning intervention to promote connectedness and reduce distress in Diné adolescents and adults during the COVID-19 pandemic by Joshuaa Dominic Allison-Burbank, Vanessa Begaye, Kyann Dedman-Cisco, Lisa Jim, Shannon Archuleta, Renae Begay, Lacey Howe, Emily E. Haroz

“…Most importantly, this CAB collaborative with researchers to further tailor safety plan intervention materials to align with Navajo values related to connectedness to relatives, community, mental health resources, and the land. …”
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Simulated low-dose dark-field radiography for detection of COVID-19 pneumonia. by Rafael C Schick, Henriette Bast, Manuela Frank, Theresa Urban, Thomas Koehler, Florian T Gassert, Andreas P Sauter, Bernhard Renger, Alexander A Fingerle, Alexandra Karrer, Marcus R Makowski, Daniela Pfeiffer, Franz Pfeiffer

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate the potential of dose reduction in dark-field chest radiography for the detection of the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pneumonia.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Patients aged at least 18 years with a medically indicated chest computed tomography scan (CT scan) were screened for participation in a prospective study between October 2018 and December 2020. …”
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Level of physical activity of students from the police force academy in Bratislava by Gabriel Bujdos, Štefan Adamčák, Michal Marko, Anna Kozaňáková

“…The aim of our study was to find out the degree of satisfaction and the frequency of performing leisure activities among students of the Police Academy in Bratislava, Slovakia. Material and Methods. For the purpose of our study, we have used a short version of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) that consisted of 7 questions. …”
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Natural Products as Sources of Antimalarial Drugs: Ethnobotanical and Ethnopharmacological Studies by Oluwole Solomon Oladeji, Abimbola Peter Oluyori, Deborah Temitope Bankole, Tokunbo Yemisi Afolabi

“…The study explores the ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological appraisal of antimalarial plants used by people of Omu Aran, Ogbomoso, Ado Ekiti, and Sagamu communities in Nigeria. Materials and Methods. For this study, relevant information was procured from the inhabitants via a structured questionnaire to procure the general knowledge of antimalarial medicinal plants. …”
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Allogeneic CD33-directed CAR-NKT cells for the treatment of bone marrow-resident myeloid malignancies by Yan-Ruide Li, Ying Fang, Siyue Niu, Yichen Zhu, Yuning Chen, Zibai Lyu, Enbo Zhu, Yanxin Tian, Jie Huang, Valerie Rezek, Scott Kitchen, Tzung Hsiai, Jin J. Zhou, Pin Wang, Wanxing Chai-Ho, Sunmin Park, Christopher S. Seet, Caspian Oliai, Lili Yang

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Epidemiology of Lumbar Puncture and the Validity of Meningeal Signs in Predicting Meningitis in Children: A Cross-sectional Study by Mehjabin, Shiji Joseph, Arun Ravi, Kalyani Pillai

“…Aim: To analyse the epidemiological trends of LP performed in children and to evaluate the accuracy of meningeal signs in predicting the presence of meningitis in paediatric patients. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the Department of Paediatrics at Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala, South India, from August 2018 to July 2019. …”
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Slope Aspect Differentiation of Pisha Sandstone Slide Erosion and Its Response to Meteorological Factors by REN Yanan, LI Long, ZHANG Shangxuan, ZHANG Yu, ZHOU Xingchen

“…[Objective] As a typical mode of gravity erosion in the Pisha sandstone area, debris sliding has become a significant source of coarse sand material within gullies, seriously threatening the ecological security of the basin. …”
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Biological, cytomorphological and karyological heterogeneity of transformed cell lines derived from domestic pig (Sus scrofa L.) organs by B. L. Manin, E. A. Trofimova, V. L. Gavrilova, O. S. Puzankova

“…The main advantage of transformed cell lines as compared to primary ones is that they allow generation of the stable material suitable for long-term research and practical use. …”
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Evaluation of the bioenergy potential of agricultural and agroindustrial waste generated in southeastern Mexico by Nathaly A. Díaz Molina, José A. Sosa Olivier, José R. Laines Canepa, Rudy Solis Silvan, Donato A. Figueiras Jaramillo

“…Additionally, we explored these biomasses' calorific value potential to reduce the inadequate disposal of wastes, reduce environmental impact, and provide alternative uses for these materials, which are typically discarded or have limited added value in the southeast region. …”
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Mortality Predictors in Patients With COVID-19 Referred to the Emergency Department in Bandar Abbas, Southern Iran: A Single-Center Experience by Latife Jabbari, Leila AzizKhani, Saman Shamsipour, Saeed Hayati

“…The present study aimed to determine the predictors of mortality in patients with COVID-19 referred to the emergency department. Materials and Methods: The present descriptive-analytical study was conducted retrospectively on patients with confirmed COVID-19 referred to the Emergency Department of Shahid Mohammadi Hospital, Bandar Abbas, in 2019. …”
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Superconducting Nanostrip Photon-Number-Resolving Detector as an Unbiased Random Number Generator by Pasquale Ercolano, Mikkel Ejrnaes, Ciro Bruscino, Syed Muhammad Junaid Bukhari, Daniela Salvoni, Chengjun Zhang, Jia Huang, Hao Li, Lixing You, Loredana Parlato, Giovanni Piero Pepe

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Ultrafine industrial aerosol as an occupational risk factor for sintering industry workers by L. P. Sharavara, N. M. Dmytrukha, I. M. Andrusyshyna

“…Assessment of the physicochemical characteristics of suspended particulate matter of the ultrafine range present in the air of the working area of the sintering factory of a metallurgical plant. Materials and methods. The assessment and analysis of the physicochemical parameters of ultrafine particles were carried out in different areas of the sintering factory of the metallurgical plant. …”
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In Vitro Acaricidal Activity of Selected Medicinal Plants Traditionally Used against Ticks in Eastern Ethiopia by Jelalu Kemal, Tesfaheywet Zerihun, Sisay Alemu, Kedir Sali, Musa Nasir, Ashebr Abraha, Teka Feyera

“…We recommend further study on fractionating each component separately and validating the materials.…”
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Changes in the visual analyzer occurring as a result of space flight by M.A. Valyakh, N.G. Baeva

“…&nbsp;<b>Financial Disclosure:</b>&nbsp;no author has a financial or property interest in any material or method mentioned. There is no&nbsp;<b>conflict of interests. …”
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