ANALYSIS OF THE EFFICIENCY OF CRYOGENIC TREATMENT FOR TONGUE CANCER by T. D. Tabolinovskaya, I. N. Pustynsky

“…The cryogenic treatment results that have no analogues in Russian and foreign practice were analyzed in 121 patients with tongue cancer. The data on survival rates were used to objectively evaluate the efficiency of tongue cancer cryodestruction in accordance with the extent and pattern of a tumor process. …”
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TREATMENT OF IgG4-RELATED DISEASE by E. V. Sokol, V. I. Vasilyev

“…Its first-line therapy is glucocorticoids at a starting dose of 0.6 mg/kg/day (equivalent to prednisolone); however, this treatment entails a great number of adverse events and high recurrence rates. The paper provides a review of today's literature on the treatment of IgG4-RD; particular emphasis is laid on the description of therapy with glucocorticoids and rituximab.…”
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Factors associated with unfavourable treatment outcomes among patients with Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis receiving outpatients care by Maria Jose Vadakunnel, Vijayalakshmi Jawaharlal Nehru, Usharani Brammacharry, Venkateswari Ramachandra, Suganthi Palavesam, Anbazhagi Muthukumar, Balasundaram Revathi Mani, Gunavathy Pradhabane, S. R. Sriramkumar, Kanagavel Venkatchalam, Muthuraj Muthaiah

“…Patients with heteroresistant patterns had 2.72 times higher odds of unsuccessful treatment outcomes compared to those with inferred and true-resistant patterns. …”
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Where do new words like boobage, flamage, ownage come from? Tracking the history of ‑age words from 1100 to 2000 in the OED3 by Chris A. Smith

“…They also appear to be less likely to be lexicalized given this transparency. This low rate of lexicalization is a sign of high productivity and may also explain the high rates of obsolescence of historical ‑age words in the OED3.…”
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Training Rarámuri Criollo Cattle to Virtual Fencing in a Chaparral Rangeland by Sara E. Campa Madrid, Andres R. Perea, Micah Funk, Maximiliano J. Spetter, Mehmet Bakir, Jeremy Walker, Rick E. Estell, Brandon Smythe, Sergio Soto-Navarro, Sheri A. Spiegal, Brandon T. Bestelmeyer, Santiago A. Utsumi

“…The study found that Rarámuri Criollo cows can effectively adapt to virtual fencing technology, achieving over 99% containment rate while displaying typical diurnal patterns for grazing, resting, or traveling behavior. …”
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The burden of carbon monoxide poisoning in China from 1990 to 2021 and forecasts to 2050 by Yanwu Yu, Jinzhou Yu, Ding Yuan, Fang Yang, Hongyi Yan, Pin Jiang, Mengnan Guo, Zhigao Xu, Gaiqin Yan, Yan Zhang, Yanxia Gao

“…The incidence, prevalence, mortality, and Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) and their corresponding Age-Standardized Rates (ASRs) were examined to assess the burden of COP in China from 1990 to 2021. …”
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A Comparative Study Evaluated the Performance of Two-class Classification Algorithms in Machine Learning by Shilan Abdullah Hassan, Maha Sabah Saeed

“…Among these algorithms, the Two-Class Boosted Decision Tree method demonstrated outstanding prediction ability, achieving a 100% accuracy rating. Its exceptional recall and precision rates highlight its effectiveness in handling challenging classifications. …”
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Energetics of Eddy–Mean Flow Interaction in the Kuroshio Current Region by Yang Wu, Dalei Qiao, Chengyan Liu, Liangjun Yan, Kechen Liu, Jiangchao Qian, Qing Qin, Jianfen Wei, Heyou Chang, Kai Zhou, Zhengdong Qi, Xiaorui Zhu, Jing Li, Yuzhou Zhang, Hongtao Guo

“…The cross-stream variation is found in the energy conversion pattern in the along-coast region, whereas a mixed positive–negative conversion pattern is observed in the off-coast region. …”
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Selenium + Vitamin E Supplementation in Anestrus Goats: A Strategy to Enhance Reproductive Outcomes Under a Semi-Arid Production System by Raquel Santos-Silva, Cesar A. Meza-Herrera, Brenda Castro-Roque, Guadalupe Calderón-Leyva, Cayetano Navarrete-Molina, Oscar Angel-García, Jessica M. Flores-Salas, Angeles De Santiago-Miramontes, Fernando Arellano-Rodriguez, Cesar A. Rosales-Nieto

“…The response variables included estrus induction (EI), ovulatory rate (OR), corpus luteum diameter (CLD), left and right ovary diameters (LOD and ROD), embryo implantation (EMBRYO), and pregnancy rates (PREG). …”
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Arthroscopic Fixation of Tibial Plafond Central Depression Pilon Fracture With Percutaneous Jail Screw Technique by Ming Hong Chau, M.B.Ch.B., F.H.K.C.O.S., F.H.K.A.M. (Orthopaedic Surgery), F.R.C.S.Ed. (Orth), M.R.C.S.Ed, Stephanie Ka Ki Liu, M.B.B.S., F.H.K.C.O.S., F.H.K.A.M. (Orthopaedic Surgery), F.R.C.S.Ed. (Orth.), F.H.K.C.O.S. (Rehabilitation), M.R.C.S.Ed

“…One of the most complex patterns is the pilon type of ankle fracture. It is commonly associated with high complication rates. …”
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Detection of Cisplatin Resistance in Bladder Cancer Using Machine Learning by Moditha Reddy Jagannatha Reddy, Mrudula Ranganatha, Shanthala Lakshminarayana, Jayoung Kim, Sungyong Jung, Yuze Sun, Hyusim Park

“…However, the emergence of cisplatin resistance poses significant challenges, contributing to high recurrence rates. This study investigates the mechanisms of cisplatin resistance in BC through the application of Machine Learning (ML) models, including Association Rule Mining, K-mode Clustering, and Decision Tree Classifier. …”
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Analysis and Research on Associated Elements Nb, Zr, Ga and Sc in Sedimentary Rare Earth Ores by Shujun LIU, Lu XU, Daxing GONG, Jianchun YI, Chaohui ZHAO

“…A preliminary exploration of their distribution patterns during selective leaching processes was also conducted. …”
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Adult Granulosa Cell Tumors of the Ovary: A Retrospective Study of 36 FIGO Stage I Cases with Emphasis on Prognostic Pathohistological Features by Emina Babarović, Ivan Franin, Marko Klarić, Ani Mihaljević Ferrari, Ružica Karnjuš-Begonja, Senija Eminović, Damjana Verša Ostojić, Danijela Vrdoljak-Mozetič

“…In univariate analysis, the 5-year disease-free survival rates were significantly shorter in patients treated with fertility surgery (p=0.004), with diffuse growth pattern (p=0.012), with moderate and severe nuclear atypia (p=0.032), and with presence of hemorrhage (p=0.022). …”
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Exposure-Sensitivity-Adaptability (ESA) framework based evaluation and characteristics analysis of urban disasters vulnerability in China by Rui Zhang, Anli Jiang, Linlin Jiang

“…Eastern regions exhibit superior post-disaster resilience, with recovery rates 1.5 times higher than western areas. Factor analysis reveals that the synergy between sensitivity and resilience factors explains 65% of the total variance in vulnerability assessment. …”
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Characterizing Holocene sediments for assessing coastal-deltaic subsidence: the role of cone penetration tests and geomechanics by Carla Buffardi, Philip S. J. Minderhoud, Philip S. J. Minderhoud, Philip S. J. Minderhoud, Alessandro Mandolini, Daniela Ruberti

“…These variable characteristics underlie, and in part explain, the spatial patterns in observed subsidence rates. The increased geomechanical insights advance our understanding of the spatio-temporal consolidation of the Holocene sedimentary sequence and its various depositional facies beyond standard lithological geotechnical characterization. …”
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Maternal and Clinical Outcomes of Placenta Accreta Spectrum: Insights from a Retrospective Study in Bahrain by Kareeza Selby Chacko, Reem Satam AlSubeaei, Soumya Sunil Nair, Nusrat Khalil Kazi, Rafiea Jeddy

“…Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) refers to a group of abnormal placental attachments in which the placenta adheres too deeply to the uterine wall, with varying degrees of invasion classified as accreta, increta, or percreta. Increased rates of uterine surgeries, advanced maternal age, and cesarean deliveries have all contributed to an increase in the incidence of PAS. …”
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Microbial responses to antibiotics cryptically shift the direction of disease outcomes by Isabela Velasquez, Kyra Ricci, Eve Milusich, Bryon F. Tuthill, Karin Sauer, Obed Hernández-Gómez, Jessica Hua

“…Abstract Diseases are emerging at unprecedented rates, prompting global efforts to understand factors shaping disease outcomes. …”
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Integration of FEM-based permeation analysis and AI-based predictive models for improved chemical grout permeation assessment in heterogeneous soils by Khin Nyein Chan Kyaw, Kuo Chieh Chao, Shinya Inazumi

“…Results showed that even with 5.5 % low-permeability content, average fill rates of 94.5 % (FEM) and 96 % (AI) were achieved, with worst-case scenarios dropping to approximately 81 % and 83 %, respectively. …”
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Improved Performance for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Using a Compact TiO2 Layer Grown by Sputtering by Hung-Chih Chang, Ming-Jenq Twu, Chun-Yao Hsu, Ray-Quen Hsu, Chin-Guo Kuo

“…The results show that when the Ar/O2/N2 flow rates are 36 : 18 : 9, the photo-induced decomposition of methylene blue and photo-induced hydrophilicity are enhanced. …”
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Health Service Utilization among Syrian Refugees with Chronic Health Conditions in Jordan. by Shannon Doocy, Emily Lyles, Laila Akhu-Zaheya, Arwa Oweis, Nada Al Ward, Ann Burton

“…Individuals with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the central region of Jordan and with arthritis had the lowest rates of care-seeking when compared to other regions and conditions. …”
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