Rapid Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Study by YanHong Dong, Way Inn Koay, Leonard Leong Litt Yeo, Christopher Li-Hsian Chen, Jing Xu, Raymond Chee Seong Seet, Erle Chuen Hian Lim

“…This study sought to establish the discriminant validity of a rapid cognitive screen, that is, the National Institute of Neurological Disease and Stroke-Canadian Stroke Network (NINDS-CSN) 5-minute protocol, and compare its discriminant validity to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) in detecting cognitive impairment (CI) in PD patients. …”
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Surfaces environmental monitoring of SARS-CoV-2: Loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) in comparison with standard Reverse-Transcription qua... by Simona Spiteri, Irene Salamon, Luna Girolamini, Maria Rosaria Pascale, Federica Marino, Carlo Derelitto, Laura Caligaris, Simone Paghera, Manuela Ferracin, Sandra Cristino

“…For ddPCR, two RNA extraction methods were compared: TRIzol LS (Invitrogen) versus QIAmp Viral Mini kit (QIAGEN), showing how the latter is more suitable for surfaces. …”
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The impact of the interaction between BDNF rs7103411 gene polymorphism and social activities on mild cognitive impairment in community-dwelling elderly adults by Zhenkun Tan, Junjiao Ping, Ying Zhang, Chuijia Kong, Jiali Luo, Xinxia Liu

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Transcervical resection of myoma (TCRM): Part I by Peng-Hui Wang, Szu-Ting Yang, Wen-Hsun Chang, Hung-Hsien Liu, Wen-Ling Lee

“…Transcervical resection of myoma (TCRM, also called as hysteroscopic myomectomy: HM) is the treatment of choice for submucosal myoma, and this increased trend is secondary to its nearly non-trauma in nature, even compared to other MIS, such as mini-laparotomy and laparoscopic or robotic approach. …”
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Machine learning validation of the AVAS classification compared to ultrasound mapping in a multicentre study by Katerina Lawrie, Petr Waldauf, Peter Balaz, Radoslav Bortel, Ricardo Lacerda, Emma Aitken, Krzysztof Letachowicz, Mario D’Oria, Vittorio Di Maso, Pavel Stasko, Antonio Gomes, Joana Fontainhas, Matej Pekar, Alena Srdelic, VAVASC Study Group, Stephen O’Neill

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3D modeling to predict vascular involvement in resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma by Sguinzi R, Vidal J, Poroes F, Bartolucci DA, Litchinko A, Gossin E, Fingerhut A, Toso C, Buhler L, Egger B

“…Especially for upcoming mini-invasive techniques like laparoscopic and robotic resections, better pre-operative planning is essential to allow safety and prevent vascular injury.…”
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Reagent-free Hyperspectral Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Saliva Samples by Brandon Saint-John, Alejandro Wolf-Yadlin, Daniel E. Jacobsen, Jamie L. Inman, Serge Gart, Matt Keener, Cynthia McMurray, Antoine M. Snijders, Harshini Mukundan, Jessica Z. Kubicek-Sutherland, James B. Brown

“…Rapid, reagent-free pathogen-agnostic diagnostics that can be performed at the point of need are vital for preparedness against future outbreaks. Yet, many current strategies are pathogen-specific and require several reagents. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 restrictions on behavioural and psychological symptoms in home-dwelling people with dementia: a prospective cohort study (PAN.DEM) by Maarja Vislapuu, Mala Naik, Bettina S Husebø, Marie H Gedde, Ipsit V Vahia, Janne Mannseth, Line I Berge

“…Objectives To investigate the impact of the COVID-19 restrictions on behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).Design Prospective cohort study (PAN.DEM) nested within the halted parent trial (LIVE@Home.Path).Setting Households in Norway immediate before and 6–9 weeks into the COVID-19 restrictions.Participants 104 dyads (persons with mild to moderate dementia aged ≥65 and their informal carers) completed both prepandemic and pandemic assessments, among 237 in the parent trial. …”
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Sleep quality and cognitive functioning among Chinese older adults living in the US: a mixed-effects model analysis by Fengyan Tang, Yuyang Zhu, Dasuni Jayawardena, Guoping Jin, Yanping Jiang

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Pengukuran Tingkat Kapabilitas Sistem Tata Kelola TI Menggunakan Cobit 5 dengan ISO 38500 by Muhammad Basyier Ardima, Rahmat Gernowo, Vincencius Gunawan Slamet

“…Data penelitian diperoleh dari UPT TIK berupa visi misi institusi dengan dokumen pendukung antara lain dokumen rencana kerja dan kuisioner. …”
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Endovascular Preparation With Innovative Custom-Made Stent-Graft Before Kidney Transplantation: The Solution for Patients With Hostile Iliac Calcification by Matthieu Arsicot, Matthieu Arsicot, Raffaele Pio Ammollo, Marine Bordet, Marine Bordet, Leila Dehina-Khenniche, Olivier Thaunat, Nellie Della Schiava, Nellie Della Schiava, Antoine Millon, Emilien Seizilles De Mazancourt, Lionel Badet, Xavier Matillon

“…In this context, a specific endovascular device called EndoPreKiT (Endovascular Preparation for Kidney Transplantation) has been designed, enabling arterial access for transplantation via a mini-invasive procedure. It consists of a woven Dacron supported by self-expanding nitinol rings, ensuring anchorage and allowing arterial clamping. …”
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Preliminary ultrasonography study of the pancreas in the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) by El Hassania Lakhel, Khalid El Allali, Mohamed Rachid Achaâban, Rahma Azrib

“…This study aimed to define the ultrasonographic appearance, reference values, location, and acoustic window for evaluating the pancreas in healthy camels.MethodsEight adult and 14 young Moroccan camels were investigated by ultrasonography using a micro-convex probe with SIUI CTS-900 V and Samsung MH70A Doppler ultrasound scanners at 3.5 MHz.ResultsThe body of the pancreas was scanned just below the right kidney, behind the 12th rib; an ultrasonographic pattern of pancreatic parenchyma appeared as a hyperechoic elongated band, including the portal vein, with a Doppler flow response. …”
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Totally endoscopic mitral valve repair with novel technique of left atrial exposure: five years experience from a single center by Thanh Dat Pham, Thanh Huyen Tran, Ngoc Thanh Le, Cong Huu Nguyen

“…Mean aortic cross-clamp time and cardiopulmonary bypass time were 117 ± 39 min and 181 ± 48 min, respectively. The early mortality rate was 1.6%. …”
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Treatment of Vascular Dementia by Using Fuyuan Capsule Combined with "Xingnao Kaiqiao" Acupuncture by LI Hongmei, WANG Xiaoqin, GUO Yang, SHI Hongxing, GUO Xiao, WANG Xue

“…The control group received "Xingnao Kaiqiao" acupuncture treatment and the treatment group received oral administration of Fuyuan capsule in addition to the treatment of the control group for 12 weeks. The mini-mental state examination (MMSE) score, modified Hasegawa dementia scale (HDS-R) score, and modified Barthel index (MBI) score were compared between the two groups before and after treatment; the levels of serum superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) of patients before and after treatment were measured and analyzed by colorimetry. …”
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Hypogonadism in a Man With Cystic Fibrosis and an Unusually Low Serum Testosterone: A Cautionary Tale by Khemaporn Lertdetkajorn, MD, Crystal Cobb, DO, Rebecca J. Kapolka, MD, William R. Hunt, MD, Vin Tangpricha, MD, PhD

“…Serum testing revealed a total testosterone of 175 ng/mL (296-1377), luteinizing hormone 2.8 mIU/mL (1.2-8.6), and a prolactin of 341 ng/mL (3-13). …”
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Serum Thyrotropin Is Positively Correlated with the Metabolic Syndrome Components of Obesity and Dyslipidemia in Chinese Adolescents by Jingfan Zhang, Ranhua Jiang, Ling Li, Ping Li, Xue Li, Zinan Wang, Liang Li, Weiping Teng

“…The TSH level in the metabolic syndrome group was significantly higher than that in nonmetabolic syndrome group (2.65 [2.28–3.80] versus 2.53 [1.92–3.45] mIU/L, P = 0.032). Serum TSH within the reference range was positively associated with TC (β = 0.173, P = 0.013), LDL-C (β = 0.031, P = 0.043), and TG (β = 0.132, P = 0.021). …”
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طراحی مدل ساختاری مناسب برای پیش‌بینی رضایت زناشویی زوجین بر اساس سطح تمایزیافتگی با میانجی‌گیری عملکرد خانوادگی... by فریده دو کانه ای فرد, ناهید کرمانی

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ساخت و رواسازی پرسش‌نامه‌ی قصد جراحی زیبایی در زنان by مصطفی امینی رارانی, زهرا حیدری, مریم مظاهری کوهانستانی

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Oocyte Cryopreservation: Retrospective Analysis of 5 Years Experience by Halime Goktepe, Esengul Turkyilmaz, Gulsen Dogan Durdag, Murat Sonmezer, Cem Atabekoglu, Batuhan Ozmen

“…There was a significant difference between two groups in favor of oncofertility group in terms of anti-Mullerian hormone level, basal follicle-stimulating hormone level, antral follicle count, trigger day estradiol (E2) level, number of obtained oocytes, MII oocytes, and frozen oocytes CONCLUSION: According to our study, the most prominent oocyte cryopreservation indication was advanced age and/or low ovarian reserve. …”
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ارتباط زورگویی سایبری و بهزیستی روانشناختی دانش‌آموزان مدارس متوسطه‌ی دوم شهر اصفهان by مصطفی امینی رارانی, زهرا حیدری, ملیحه کاهی

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