Treatment duration is one of the most important factors that patients consider when deciding whether to undergo orthodontic treatment or not. This study aimed to build and compare machine learning (ML) models for the prediction of orthodontic treatme...
Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the incidence of comorbidities of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the duration of hospital stay due to acute AE COPD in a longitudinal prospec...
The effectiveness and length of group-delivered cognitive treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was examined in a sample of women veterans. The sample included 271 primarily non-Hispanic white (61%) and Hispanic (25%) women veterans trea...
Although there has been some research on how to use short fibers from mechanically recycled textiles, little is known about how to preserve the length of recycled fibers, and thus maintain their properties. The aim of this study is to investigate whe...
One of the important parameters in orthodontics is the perimeter of the dental arch. Precise assessment is necessary in cases of maxillary constriction treated with a rapid maxillary expander (RME). The orthodontic software allows customization of th...
The present study characterizes, for sheep, the occurrence and timing of the onset of estrus behavior and ovulation and the yields obtained (ovulation rate, progesterone secretion, and fertility) after Controlled Internal Drug Release (CIDR) insertio...
Sucrose (Suc) and gibberellin (GA) can promote the elongation of certain internodes in bamboo. However, there is a lack of field studies to support these findings and no evidence concerning how Suc and GA promote the plant height of bamboo by regulat...
Psychiatric disorders seem to be characterized by premature cell senescence. However, controversial results have also been reported. In addition, the relationship between accelerated aging and treatment-resistance has scarcely been investigated. In t...
In recent decades, the unique characteristics of natural fibers have promoted their use as reinforcement in polymeric composites. This is verified in several industrial sectors, from packaging to automotive and civil construction. Among the natural f...
Background: A common problem in pediatric orthopedics is leg length discrepancy (LLD). In adulthood, this may result in overload and degenerative changes in the lumbar spine, hip, and knee joints of the longer limb, and the fixed equinus position of...
The aim of the study was to determine the effect of photoperiod and exogenous melatonin on milk yield and chemical composition of sheep’s milk. Sheep (n = 60) were randomly divided into three groups: lambing in February (Group 1—n = 20),...
The use of natural materials, such as natural fibres, in the construction industry is becoming more frequent. The source of natural fibres should be sought in local plants, such as Spanish Broom in the Mediterranean area. The fibre treatment process...
Induction and synchronization of estrus and ovulation in sheep is based on intravaginal progestagen-impregnated polyurethane sponges or progesterone-loaded silicon-based devices (CIDR), in either short- (6–7 days) or long-term (12–14 days) protocols....
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia presenting in emergency departments (EDs), vastly increasing mainly due to society’s lifestyles leading to numerous comorbidities. Its management depends on many factors and is still not unified....
Introduction: The aim of our cross-sectional study is to determine whether there is a link between sex, skeletal class and mandibular asymmetry in orthodontic patients, with tooth length and asymmetry in tooth length on contralateral sides of the man...
Infrared beak treatment has less of a negative impact on laying hen welfare compared to other methods of beak treatment; however, it is still not fully understood how infrared beak treatment affects the beak tissue during the first few days post trea...
Residual alveolar ridge resorption often occurs after tooth extraction, which causes issues requiring further prothesis rehabilitation. A treatment concept referred to as all-on-four, involving fixed dentures supported with four implants, was recentl...
Background/Objectives: Myopia progression is strongly associated with axial length (AL) elongation, and orthokeratology (Ortho-K) lens design may influence treatment outcomes. This study has the aim to evaluate the impact of lens customization as opt...
Background: The landscape of antimicrobial therapy is undergoing a profound transformation; the contemporary arsenal of antimicrobials, particularly those with extended half-lives and enhanced tissue penetration, necessitates critically reassessing t...
Wheat starch serves as a major dietary carbohydrate. Optimizing its structural and functional properties is essential for developing health foods. In the present study, microwave-assisted heat–moisture treatment (MHT) was applied to modify whea...
Although groundwater quality depends on microbial processes in the soil treatment area (STA) of onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS), our understanding of the development of these microbial communities is limited. We examined the bacterial comm...
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) presents with a varying severity of withdrawal signs and length of treatment (LOT). We examined the course and relevance of each of the NAS withdrawal signs during treatment in a sample of 182 infants with any prena...
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) has been of increasing concern. Studies suggest that prenatal exposure to buprenorphine may be preferred to methadone in regard to neonatal withdrawal. Our aim was to determine whether the incidence and severity of...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a multifactorial disease with a high prevalence, particularly in developing countries. Currently, the investigation of telomeres as a potential tool for the early detection of the atherosclerotic disease seems to be a...
Prescribed fire is a globally relevant fuel treatment for surface fuel management and wildfire hazard reduction. However, Mediterranean ecosystems are adapted to low and moderate fires; hence, the useful life of prescribed fires is limited. Useful li...
Fiber factor strongly influences the flexural properties of fiber-reinforced composites. Theoretically, strong fiber-matrix bonds combined with long fibers can produce high composite strength, while short fibers influence the ductility of the composi...
The aim of this study is to develop a short cost-effective methodology for tracing the temporal and spatial anthropogenic inputs of micropollutants into ecosystems. The method involves a precise identification of the sampling sites based on various c...
Purpose: To evaluate the real-world effectiveness of low-dose atropine in slowing myopia progression in European children and to contextualize axial elongation using an age- and race-adjusted epidemiological model. Methods: This retrospective, longit...
Background: Determining the correct apical limit for root canal treatment is essential for its success. This study evaluates the accuracy of three electronic apex locators (EALs) in locating the apical constriction (AC) in molar canals. Methods: Fort...
Telomeres, which are repetitive sequences that cap the end of the chromosomes, shorten with each cell division. Besides cellular aging, there are several other factors that influence telomere length (TL), in particular, oxidative stress and inflammat...
Background and Objectives: The coronavirus infection 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected emergency department (ED) management. Its viral transmission necessitates the use of isolation rooms and personal protective equipment for treating suspected p...
Unintentional local temperature effects can occur during irreversible electroporation (IRE) treatment, especially near the electrodes, and most frequently near the tip. Partial electrical insulation of the IRE electrodes could possibly control these...
Dry cow treatment with an intramammary antibiotic is recommended to reduce the risk of mastitis at the beginning of the next lactation. The dry period may be shortened unintentionally, affecting antibiotic residue depletion and the time when residues...
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(1) Background: Quality of life assessment is a critical aspect of breast cancer patient outcomes, as diagnosis, prognosis and treatment can have a major impact on quality of life. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of the samp...
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of sixty years of contrasting fertilization treatments on the roots of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) at sites with different soil and climate conditions. The depth and length density distrib...
Predicting the clinical outcomes of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles that use the testicular spermatozoa of azoospermic patients presents a challenge. Thus, the development of additional approaches to assessing the competence of a testi...
This study investigated the effects of superheated steam (SS) treatment on the physicochemical properties of rice flour and the subsequent impact on rice cake quality. The SS-180 resulted in higher final viscosity and significantly increased pasting...
Background/Objectives: Limb lengthening and deformity correction techniques, particularly distraction osteogenesis, have significantly evolved in pediatric orthopedics. This study examines the temporal changes of key biochemical markers—vascula...
Background/Objectives: Aortic stiffness is a strong independent factor in cardiovascular outcomes. The method of choice for evaluating aortic stiffness is the measurement of aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV). Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) increase...
Urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly complicated ones, contribute significantly to emergency department (ED) visits and demand prompt treatment due to risks such as urosepsis. The effect of antibiotic concordance on patient outcomes with UTI...
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There is a paucity of published literature on the length of hospital stays (LOS) for patients who leave against medical advice (AMA) and on the factors that predict their LOS. The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between race and t...
A multimodal analgesic method was known to avoid the high-dose requirements and dose-dependent adverse events of opioids, and to achieve synergistic effects. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of our multimodal analgesia (MMA) regi...
Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris) is a commercially important biennial root crop, providing about 20% of the world’s annual sugar production. Seed quality is crucial for adequate plant growth and production. The productivity of sugar b...
Niemann-Pick Type C1 (NPC1, MIM 257220) is a rare, progressive, lethal, inherited autosomal-recessive endolysosomal storage disease caused by mutations in the NPC1 leading to intracellular lipid storage. We analyzed mostly not jet known alterations o...
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate external apical root resorption (EARR) in cases with extraction and non-extraction fixed orthodontic treatment. Methods: Ninety subjects were included in this study. The patients were divided int...
Background and objectives: Dental crowding is more pronounced in the mandible than in the maxilla. When exceeding a significant amount, the creation of new space is required. The mandibular expansion devices prove to be useful even if the increase in...
Background: we aimed to analyze the influence of antithrombotic medication in delaying surgery for fragility hip fractures; Method: a total of 312 consecutive hip fracture cases over 55 years who underwent surgery in our Orthopedic Clinic; Results: o...
Aim. To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis according to the following PICO question: in extracted human permanent teeth, does preflaring, compared with unflared canals, influence the accuracy of WL determination with EAL? Material and Meth...
Mandibular protrusion and its treatment is challenging for the orthodontist. The aim of the present research was to identify macroscopic changes in the mandible, based on three-dimensional Cone Beam Computed Tomography analysis. Seventy-two male Wist...
Background/Objectives: Guidelines recommend endoscopy within 24 h in acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding, but observational studies are confounded by indication. We used the weekday endoscopy schedule of our centre as a natural experiment. Methods:...
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