Abstract Exposure levels without appreciable human health risk may be determined by dividing a point of departure on a dose–response curve (e.g., benchmark dose) by a composite adjustment factor (AF). An “effect severity” AF (ESAF) is employed in some regulatory contexts.
Barbara L. Parsons +17 more
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Platelet-rich plasma therapy: key infection prevention practices and strategies for safety risk reduction. [PDF]
Stern RA +3 more
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Age‐Related Trends in Eating‐Pathology Symptoms Among Sexual Minority Adults
ABSTRACT Objective To examine how eating‐disorder symptoms vary by chronological age and sexual orientation in sexual minority adults. Method Cross‐sectional data came from 2062 cisgender sexual minority participants (925 gay men, 573 lesbian women, 116 bi+ men, 448 bi+ women; age = 47.8 years, range = 18–96).
Jason M. Nagata +11 more
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Gender Distribution Among Invited Speakers at the Italian Orthodontic Society (SIDO) Conferences Held Between 2013 and 2023: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. [PDF]
Lanteri V +5 more
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Harnessing Piezoelectric Biomaterials for Pathogenic Eradication and Tissue Regeneration
This review highlights recent advances in piezoelectric biomaterials for antibacterial therapy and tissue regeneration, discussing material classifications, catalytic mechanisms, property enhancements, biomedical applications, and future challenges in clinical translation.
Wenxuan Mao +11 more
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Nanoparticle-enhanced cytology: a 2025 breakthrough for rapid diagnosis of Erdheim-Chester disease. [PDF]
Butt A +4 more
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A Survey on Medical Competence Evaluation Benchmarks for Large Language Models
Our study presents a comprehensive review of the established methodologies and benchmarks for evaluating the medical competence of LLMs, encompassing a thorough analysis of current assessment practices across medical knowledge, clinical practice competence, and ethical–safety considerations.
Qiting Wang +5 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate clinical outcomes and quality of life (QOL) following hypofractionated spot‐scanning proton therapy (SSPT) for head and neck malignant mucosal melanoma (HNMM). Methods This retrospective study included 39 patients treated with SSPT (60–64 Gy[RBE] in 15–16 fractions) between 2013 and 2023.
Koichiro Nakajima +11 more
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Exploring the framework of professional subspecialties for dental technicians. [PDF]
Wang CS, Cheng FC, Lin WC, Chiang CP.
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Comparison of Self-Reported Evidence-Practice Gap Improvement Strategies Among Japanese and Brazilian Dentists. [PDF]
Kakudate N +6 more
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