Objective evaluation of the acute effects of pelvic floor muscle training on vaginal dryness in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled pilot study. [PDF]
Kurne HG +3 more
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Abstract Objective To compare the ease of learning the Vacca 5‐step vacuum technique versus the OdonAssist device for assisted vaginal birth (AVB) among healthcare professionals without previous experience in AVBs. Methods A prospective, randomized crossover, simulation‐based study was conducted with 12 final‐year medical students.
Marcos Javier Cuerva +5 more
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Viscosity Characterization of PDMS and Its Influence on the Performance of a Torsional Vibration Viscous Damper Under Forced Hydrodynamic Loading. [PDF]
Chmielowiec A +5 more
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Perceived Partner Responsiveness Is Associated With Adolescent Sexual Wellbeing Over 1 Year
ABSTRACT Introduction Research on adolescent sexuality is primarily cross‐sectional and often neglects interpersonal factors that may play a key role in promoting their sexual wellbeing, such as perceived partner responsiveness, that is, feeling understood, cared for, and accepted by a partner.
Stéphanie Couture +6 more
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Exploring the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Pathways of Women with Dyspareunia: A Mixed-Methods Study. [PDF]
Wojtas J +3 more
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Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles From Infant Formula Milk Powder on Colon Cells In Vitro
ABSTRACT Zinc is an essential trace element that participates in numerous metabolic processes; however, excessive exposure may interfere with the absorption of other metals, such as copper. In recent years, nanotechnology has experienced rapid growth, and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have garnered significant attention due to their versatile ...
Gloria Salinas‐Lucero +2 more
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Comparative evaluation of dry, wet, and minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) cooling strategies in the machining of GTD-450 martensitic stainless steel. [PDF]
Dastgerdi HM +5 more
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Abstract BACKGROUND Chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons such as trichloroethylene (TCE) are persistent groundwater contaminants due to improper disposal and low biodegradability. This work presents an innovative bioelectrochemical system for the integrated reductive/oxidative removal of TCE from contaminated water, implemented in a single tubular ...
Maria Presutti +5 more
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We demonstrated that Awaous tajasica performs facultative air breathing under experimental conditions of dissolved oxygen limitation, retaining air bubbles in the buccal cavity during gill ventilation. Morpho‐functional evidence indicates the use of atmospheric oxygen as a respiratory support under conditions of low water oxygenation.
João Pedro Trevisan +3 more
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