Diagnostic performance of a novel clinical score for predicting acute ischemic stroke in emergency department patients presenting with vertigo or dizziness by Tuğba Sanalp Menekşe, İlker Şirin, Yavuz Otal

“…On the basis of the imaging results, 210 patients were diagnosed with AIS, while 676 patients without findings consistent with AIS were considered the control group. …”
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Impact of interdisciplinary tumor boards (ITB) and personalized treatment on survival outcomes in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer by Laura Lawaczeck, Anna Rüdiger, Jörg Hennenlotter, Joël Hammes, Valentina Spingler, Simon Walz, Eva Erne, Igor Tsaur, Steffen Rausch

“…Abstract Purpose Interdisciplinary tumor boards (ITB) are essential in optimizing treatment recommendations for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) by incorporating oncology guidelines, clinical trials, and patient-specific factors to ensure individualized care. …”
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Degradation of bisphenol A using a MOF@COF-modified polyacrylonitrile ultrafiltration membrane by Chloe G Hahn, Soraya P Malinga, Thollwana A Makhetha

“…This necessitates efficient removal methods due to a variety of limitations in conventional water treatment processes, such as harmful byproducts, saturation, and membrane fouling. …”
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Clinical and Epidemiological Features of Allergies in Schoolchildren of the Chechen Republic: Results of an Epidemiological Study by Aset Kh. Ibisheva, Saihat A. Shamsadova, Leyla S. Namazova-Baranova

“…The highest incidence of asthma and AR was revealed in city residents (p < 0.05), while the AD incidence in the city and rural areas did not differ significantly. …”
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Clinical and paraclinical differences between pediatric patients requiring surgical versus Non-Surgical treatment for intussusception: A retrospective study at a referral center in... by Zinat Soleimanpour, Sara Memarian, Mohammad Mehdi Rajabi, Zahra Zamani, Hosein Alimadadi, Behdad Gharib

“…Abstract Background Intussusception is a common cause of bowel obstruction in children, often requiring prompt intervention to prevent complications. While non-surgical reduction is the preferred treatment, some patients require surgical management. …”
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Intravesical BCG: A Double-Edged Sword? The Untold Story of Infection Risks by Orçun Barkay, Ercüment Keskin

“…Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were significantly elevated in patients with resistant UTIs, while procalcitonin levels were not a reliable predictor of UTI occurrence. …”
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Biocompatibility and features of degradation of polymer anti-adjection membranes with antibacterial activity by Yu. A. Kudryavtseva, A. Yu. Kanonykina, N. A. Efremova, V. A. Koshelev

“…The inclusion of Tigacil in the membrane gives it antibacterial properties, and the optimal concentration of Tigacil was 0.5 mg/ml of the polymer solution. …”
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The predictive value of urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio for coronary artery abnormalities in Kawasaki disease by Ye Chen, Wanlin Huang, Wanlin Huang, Miao Hou, Shuhui Wang, Lei Cao, Xuan Li, Haitao Lv

“…BackgroundTo explore the application value of the urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) in the predictive of coronary artery (CA) abnormalities in Kawasaki disease (KD) during acute phase.MethodsThis retrospective study included 109 KD patients who were stratified into CA abnormalities and normal CA groups based on echocardiography at one month after KD onset. …”
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Performance Analysis of Artificial Intelligence Models for Classification of Transmission Line Losses by Abraham O. Amole, Oluwagbemiga E. Ajiboye, Stephen Oladipo, Ignatius K. Okakwu, Ibrahim A. Giwa, Olamide O. Olusanya

“…Conventional approaches to analyzing power losses in electrical transmission networks have largely emphasized generic power loss minimization through the integration of loss-reducing devices such as shunt capacitors. However, achieving optimal power loss minimization requires a more data-driven and intelligent approach that transcends traditional methods. …”
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Impact of bonding protocols and physical-mechanical properties of composite on durability and failure rate of fixed orthodontic retainers: a systematic review of laboratory studies by Maciej Jedliński, Marta Mazur, Claudia Salerno, Katarzyna Grocholewicz, Joanna Janiszewska-Olszowska

“…Eleven studies exhibited low risk of bias, while the remaining presented medium risk of bias. …”
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External Validation of a Predictive Model for Thyroid Cancer Risk with Decision Curve Analysis by Juan Jesús Fernández Alba, Florentino Carral, Carmen Ayala Ortega, Jose Diego Santotoribio, María Castillo Lara, Carmen González Macías

“…Benign nodular pathology was diagnosed in 357 patients (78.46%), while 98 patients (21.54%) presented with a malignant tumor. …”
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Residual Postoperative Valgus After Total Knee Arthroplasty for Preoperative Valgus Deformity Results in Inferior Patient-Reported Outcomes by Anastasia A. Hunt, MD, Ian Hollyer, MD, Nicole S. Pham, MPH, William J. Maloney, MD, James I. Huddleston, III, MD

“…Background: The optimal postoperative coronal alignment after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for preoperative valgus deformity is unknown. …”
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A comparative study of kinetic balance and static balance among football, volleyball, basketball, and handball team game players using the Balance Error Scoring System test by Nihad Ayyub Qadir, Nawazad Hussien Darwesh, Awara Sabr Hamad, Marian Cretu

“…Handball players excel due to their dynamic movements while balancing requirements vary based on factors such as contact, field size, and sport-specific actions. …”
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Relationship between lipid profile parameters, coagulation system and inflammation markers in patients with hypertension and multifocal atherosclerosis by S. S. Vedenskaya, E. M. Vishneva, A. A. Kuryndina, N. V. Tagiltseva, D. A. Isakova, O. M. Polyakova, O. G. Smolenskaya

“…To establish the relationship between lipid profile parameters, coagulation system and inflammation markers in patients with hypertension (HTN) and multifocal atherosclerosis (MFA).Material and methods. The study included 110 patients with HTN and MFA with a median age of 59 (51,0;64,3) years. …”
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Effect of preparation process on purity of tricalcium aluminate by Simona Ravaszová, Karel Dvořák, Andrea Jančíková

“…This multifaceted exploration enhances our understanding of clinker mineral synthesis, offering insights into optimizing purity based on grinding methods, sintering temperatures, and the impact of minor contaminants. …”
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Handgrip weakness and overall life satisfaction decline: derivation of cutoff values and analysis of sex differences in older Chinese adults by Liangyu Yin, Lan Zhong

“…However, the sex-specific association between HGS and life satisfaction decline among older Chinese adults remains largely unknown.MethodsThis observational, cross-sectional multicenter study included 3,649 older adults (age range: 60–101 years) from a nationally representative survey in China. …”
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Randomised controlled trial comparing different intersession intervals of intermittent theta burst delivered to the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex by Zafiris J Daskalakis, Daniel M Blumberger, Michelle S Goodman, Laura Schulze, Gerasimos N Konstantinou, Farrokh Mansouri, Alisson P Trevizol, Jonathan Downar

“…However, questions remain regarding the optimal time interval between treatment sessions.Objective The overall aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and tolerability of two accelerated bilateral iTBS protocols (ie, 30-min or 60-min intervals) and a once-daily bilateral iTBS protocol (ie, 0-min interval) while the number of pulses was held constant, in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD).Methods 182 patients with TRD were randomised to receive two sessions per day of bilateral iTBS of the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex (DMPFC) at 60-min, 30-min or 0-min intervals. …”
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Impact of a Nurse Navigator Program on Referral Rates and Use of Fertility Preservation Among Female Cancer Patients: A 14‐Year Retrospective Cohort Study by Mackenzie Naert, Kimia Sorouri, Andrea Lanes, Abigail M. Kempf, Lucy Chen, Randi Goldman, Ann H. Partridge, Elizabeth Ginsburg, Serene S. Srouji, Zachary Walker

“…Conclusions After the launch of a dedicated fertility preservation nurse navigation program at our institution, we observed a higher number of referrals for FP as well as greater use of FP overall. While not the only variable that changed during this period, this program has optimized patient care and clinical workflow at our institution and serves as a model for such improvement.…”
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Imaging Features and Clinical Characteristics of Granular Cell Tumors: A Single-Center Investigation by Hui Gu, Lan Yu, Yu Wu

“…Multimodal imaging guides the localization and biopsy planning, but clinical–radiological–pathological correlation is crucial for the optimal management.…”
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Development and evaluation of the low back pain questionnaire for personnel working on islands by Yongbin Feng, Wenyu Tang, Yajun Cheng, Xiaoyi Zhou, Xianzhao Wei

“…Confirmatory factor analysis showed optimal model fit (χ2/df = 1.354, CFI = 0.997, RMSEA = 0.024). …”
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