Oral microbiocenosis state under different approaches of replacing dental crown defects by Ye.A. Sardykov, O.V. Ishchenko, O.O. Fastovets

“…Dental caries is one of the most common health problems. The aim of the research was to study the spectrum of microbiota, which is part of the dental biofilm, and its biological properties. …”
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Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Cysticercus tenuicollis Isolated from Some Intermediate Host in Kurdistan-Iraq by Abdullah Ahmed Hama, Rostam Hama Zorab, Fatima Mohammed Ali, Awaz M. Salih, Amer Abdullah Hassan

“…Cysticercus tenuicollis (C. tenuicollis) is the larval stage infection of Taenia hydatigena, a common tapeworm of dogs and other Canidae, which has a wide range of intermediate hosts including sheep, goat, cattle, deer, camel, horse, human and other wild ruminants, the disease spreads through a contaminated water, soil and food with feces of infected dogs or other carnivores, T. hydatigena lives in the intestinal of the definitive host (carnivores) and excretes a huge number of eggs with feces daily. …”
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The epidemiology and clinical presentation of seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder in a US population by Aaron M. Carlson, Carlos E.V. Sollero, Andrew B. Wolf, Stefan Sillau, Barrie L. Schmitt, Kelli M. Money, Kavita V. Nair, Amanda L. Piquet, Jeffrey L. Bennett

“…Transverse myelitis (45%) and optic neuritis (43%) were the most common presenting clinical syndromes. In total, 6% of initial presentations were characterized by short‐segment transverse myelitis without other features. …”
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Impact of Physical Features on Visual Walkability Perception in Urban Commercial Streets by Using Street-View Images and Deep Learning by Gonghu Huang, Yiqing Yu, Mei Lyu, Dong Sun, Bart Dewancker, Weijun Gao

“…Urban commercial streets are a crucial component of urban life, serving as the central hubs of commercial activity and providing vital spaces for both residents and visitors to engage in various activities. Walkability is commonly used as a key indicator of environmental quality, playing a significant role in improving residents’ health, community interaction, and environmental quality of life. …”
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Lebanese Dentists’ Preparedness to Deal With Medical Emergencies in Their Clinics: A National Survey by Antoine Choufani, Marianne Moussallem, Julia Bou Dib, Michèle Kosremelli Asmar, Joumana Stephan Yeretzian

“…Vasovagal reactions, hypoglycemia, and orthostatic hypotension were common emergencies. While 69.0% felt capable of managing minor issues, confidence dropped for major emergencies and specific procedures. …”
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Early antibiotics administration reduces mortality in sepsis patients in tertiary care hospital by Suramath Isaranuwatchai, Jirawat Buppanharun, Thamonwan Thongbun, Kaewklao Thavornwattana, Monprach Harnphadungkit, Taweegrit Siripongboonsitti

“…The mean age is 68 years and 49.40% of patients is female. 90.97% of the patients have comorbidities. The most common comorbidities were cancer (68.66%), and hypertension (33.40%). …”
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The influence of electronic health record design on usability and medication safety: systematic review by Marie Cahill, Brian J. Cleary, Shane Cullinan

“…Patterns were identified and common design elements between studies translated into themes. …”
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Efficiency and heat transport processes of low-temperature aquifer thermal energy storage systems: new insights from global sensitivity analyses by Luka Tas, Niels Hartog, Martin Bloemendal, David Simpson, Tanguy Robert, Robin Thibaut, Le Zhang, Thomas Hermans

“…There, the uncertainty of subsurface characteristics and, with that, the risk of poorly performing systems is considerably higher. Commonly applied strategies to decide upon the ATES feasibility and well design standards for optimization need to be adapted. …”
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Comparative assessment of difficulty scales for removal of the third molar of the lower jaw depending on its position by O.O. Gudarian, Zh.M. Nekhanevуch, T.O. Kycherenko, A.V. Shepelya

“…Retention (delayed eruption) of the third molar is one of the most common pathologies in the outpatient practice of a dentist-surgeon. …”
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Elbow rotation affects the accuracy of rotational formulas: validation of a modified method by Yong Liu, Xiaoju Liang, Jianping Sun, Jining Qu, Bohai Qi, Yating Yang, Qiang Jie

“…Abstract Background Supracondylar humerus fractures (SCHFs) are the most common elbow fractures in children and are typically treated with closed reduction and Kirschner pin fixation. …”
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Hydrogeochemical characterization of groundwater using water quality index and multivariate statistical analysis in Binji town and environs, Sokoto basin, Northwestern Nigeria by Ibrahim Mohammed Abdullahi, Lawali Abubakar, Garba Saidu, Hassan Yusuf

“…Correlation between many chemical species revealed formation under a common hydrogeochemical environment. Gibb’s plot showed the sources of chemical constituents of groundwater to be dominated by precipitation source. …”
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Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation on Dysphagia after Stroke by Lingling Li, Hailiang Huang, Yuqi Jia, Ying Yu, Zhiyao Liu, Xin Shi, Fangqi Wang

“…Background. Dysphagia is a common sequelae after stroke. Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) is a tool that has been used in the rehabilitation process to modify cortical excitability and improve dysphagia. …”
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Remote Epilepsy Monitoring: Signal Quality and Reliability Comparative Analysis by Theeban Raj Shivaraja, Rabani Remli, Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi, Kalaivani Chellappan

“…Epilepsy, a neurological condition affecting approximately 50 million individuals globally, is among the most common nervous system disorders. Electroencephalography (EEG) is vital for evaluating epilepsy, yet its intricate nature often restricts its application to specialized clinical environments. …”
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Can we prevent poststroke cognitive impairment? An umbrella review of risk factors and treatments by Clare Flach, Abdel Douiri, Vibhore Prasad, Majed Obaid, Iain Marshall

“…From 18 SRs of interventional trials, we found that interventions including physical activity or cognitive rehabilitation were enhancing cognitive function, while the certainty of the other interventions was rated low, due to limited methodological quality.Conclusions This review represents common risk factors related to poststroke cognitive impairment, in particular atrial fibrillation, and points to different interventions that warrant attention in the development of treatment strategies. …”
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Different rs-fMRI Data Processing Methods in the Study of Vascular Cognitive Impairment by Ying GUAN, Luwen ZHU, Feng WANG, Danna CAO, Xiaoling LI, Qiang TANG

“…This article have reviewed the research on the state of rs-fMRI in the field of VCI in recent years, and summarized the commonly used rs-fMRI data processing methods and features. …”
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Resting state EEG in young children with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: associations with medications and seizures by Caitlin C. Clements, Anne-Michelle Engelstad, Carol L. Wilkinson, Carly Hyde, Megan Hartney, Alexandra Simmons, Helen Tager-Flusberg, Shafali Jeste, Charles A. Nelson

“…These results highlight the challenge of using resting state EEG features as biomarkers in trials with neurodevelopmental disabilities when epilepsy and anti-epileptic medication are common.…”
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The Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Glimepiride—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mubara Azhar, Mohammed S. Alasmari, Ammara Zamir, Hamid Saeed, Faleh Alqahtani, Tanveer Ahmad, Muhammad Fawad Rasool

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Glimepiride (GLM), a commonly used sulphonylurea drug for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), has been the subject of numerous studies exploring its kinetic behaviors. …”
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A survey on the Epidemiology of Acute Poisoning in Adults Referring to Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ardabil during 2017-2020 by Roksana Farabi, Aylin Javan-Molaei, Esmaeil Farzaneh, Saeid Sadeghieh Ahari, Sara Mostafalou

“…Background: Poisoning is one of the common causes of hospital emergency department referrals, especially in adolescents and young people; therefore, knowing the pattern of poisoning will be helpful in identifying risk factors and early detection of poisoning. …”
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How to convert a 3D printer to a personal automated liquid handler for life science workflows by Dulguunnaran Naranbat, Benjamin Phelps, John Murphy, Anubhav Tripathi

“…The PALH system was evaluated through common life science assays, including preparing real-time PCR samples, end-point PCR with novel pipet-based downstream purification, and genomic DNA extraction from peripheral whole blood. …”
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Lymph Node Adiposity and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease by Jessica M. Rubino, Natalie Yanzi Ring, Krishna Patel, Xiaoqing Xia, Todd A. MacKenzie, Roberta M. diFlorio-Alexander

“…<b>Objective</b>: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), previously known as the most common chronic liver disease, is soon to be the leading indication for liver transplantation; however, the diagnosis may remain occult for decades. …”
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