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ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye +33 more
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ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola +4 more
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ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo +5 more
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Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of various orthodontic retention protocols, including removable retainers, fixed retainers, and a combination of both.
Snigdha Pattanaik +4 more
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ABSTRACT Background Japan has one of the highest dialysis prevalence rates worldwide and a shrinking, aging population. Whether dialysis burden has entered a sustained post‐peak phase or whether recent declines partly reflect pandemic‐related disruptions remains uncertain.
Hatice Şahin +2 more
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Objectives: The objectives of this study were to investigate in vitro BPA release from two common fiberglass fixed lingual canine-to-canine retainers and to compare these amounts with those released from a conventional multistranded stainless-steel ...
Efthimia Tsoukala +4 more
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Finite Element Analysis of Fixed Orthodontic Retainers
The efficacy of retainers is a pivotal concern in orthodontic care. This study examined the biomechanical behaviour of retainers, particularly the influence of retainer stiffness and tooth resilience on force transmission and stress distribution. To do this, a finite element model was created of the lower jaw from the left to the right canine with a ...
Sebastian Hetzler +5 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an established home‐based kidney replacement therapy (KRT), but its uptake remains low in Japan. We evaluated whether individualized education in a dedicated outpatient clinic was associated with the initiation of PD.
Yasuko Ito +7 more
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A Comparison between Hawley and Acrylic-Free Retainers (A clinical trial)
A new type of orthodontic retainer (Sarhan acrylic-free type) was compared to the conventional Hawley retainer. Fixed appliance treatment using metal brackets was completed for thirty orthodontic patients. Then each patient wore each type of retainer for
Akram F Al-Huwaizi
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Provisional/Transitional Implant-Retained Fixed Restorations
Successful implant-retained restorations are the product of a disciplined and comprehensive approach to diagnosis, treatment planning, precise surgical and restorative procedures and continuing maintenance. The prudent use of provisional/transitional crowns and bridges is an important factor in the attainment of clinical success and patient acceptance ...
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