Advancements and future perspectives in nutrient film technique hydroponic system: a comprehensive review and bibliometric analysis.

In the context of climate change, reducing the environmental impact of agriculture has become increasingly critical. To ensure sustainable food production, it is essential to adopt cultivation techniques that maximize resource efficiency, particularly in water and nutrient usage. The Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) is one such hydroponic system, designed to optimize water and nutrient use, making it a valuable tool for sustainable agriculture.

Recurring incursions and dissemination of novel Eurasian-origin H5Nx avian influenza viruses in Atlantic Canada.

Wild birds are important hosts of influenza A viruses (IAVs) and play an important role in their ecology. The emergence of the A/goose/Guangdong/1/1996 H5N1 (Gs/GD) lineage marked a shift in IAV ecology, leading to recurrent outbreaks and mortality in wild birds from 2002 onwards. This lineage has evolved and diversified over time, with a recent important derivative being the 2.

Transmission dynamics of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus at the wildlife-poultry-environmental interface: A case study.

Avian influenza viruses (AIVs) regularly circulate between wild and domestic bird populations. Following several high-profile outbreaks, highly pathogenic AIVs (HPAIV) with zoonotic potential have been the subject of increasing attention. While we know that HPAIV is transmitted between domestic birds, wildlife, and the environment, little is known about persistence and spillover/back at these interfaces.

Implementation of an Optimized Preoperative Checklist for Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Within a Multiinstitutional Resident Education Curriculum.

Background: Preoperative review of computed tomography (CT) imaging assists with endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) planning, where trainees may benefit from a systematic approach. We have previously developed an optimized preoperative checklist for sinus CT imaging using an iterative modified Delphi method.

Objective: In this study, we assess the utility of an optimized preoperative checklist for residents performing ESS.

Intra and Inter-Rater Variability in the Interpretation of White Blood Cell Scintigraphy of Hip and Knee Prostheses.

White blood cell (WBC) scintigraphy plays a major role in the diagnostic approach to periprosthetic infections. Although the procedure has been standardized by the publication of several guidelines, the interpretation of this technique may be susceptible to intra and inter-variability. We aimed to assess the reproducibility of interpretation between nuclear medicine physicians and by the same physician and to demonstrate that Cohen's coefficient is more unstable than Gwet's coefficient, as the latter is influenced by the prevalence rates.

Enhancing the cultivation of with agroindustrial compost leachates in a cascade cropping system: evaluating the impact of melatonin application.

Cascade cropping systems (CCS) utilize leachate from a primary crop to grow secondary crops and enhance the efficient use of water and fertilizers in areas with scarce water resources. A preliminary study investigated the effect of melatonin in a cascade cropping system to potentially improve plant tolerance to abiotic stresses. This study aimed to cultivate in this cropping system to reduce nutrient discharge and assess the impact of exogenous melatonin on Salicornia growth and quality.

Clinical Outcomes After Innovative Multipoint Impedance-Controlled Radiofrequency Ablation of the Posterior Nasal Nerve for Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis.

Chronic rhinitis substantially impacts a person's quality of life. We evaluated a novel, multipoint, impedance-controlled, radiofrequency ablation device for the treatment of chronic rhinitis. This was a prospective, multicenter, single-arm clinical study of posterior nasal nerve ablation in adults with chronic rhinitis.

ASL, DSC, DCE perfusion MRI and 18F-DOPA PET/CT in differentiating glioma recurrence from post-treatment changes.

Objectives: To discriminate between post-treatment changes and tumor recurrence in patients affected by glioma undergoing surgery and chemoradiation with a new enhancing lesion is challenging. We aimed to evaluate the role of ASL, DSC, DCE perfusion MRI, and 18F-DOPA PET/CT in distinguishing tumor recurrence from post-treatment changes in patients with glioma.

Materials And Methods: We prospectively enrolled patients with treated glioma (surgery plus chemoradiation) and a new enhancing lesion doubtful for recurrence or post-treatment changes.

Gender-based linguistic differences in letters of recommendation for rhinology fellowship over time: A dual-institutional follow-up study using natural language processing and deep learning.

This follow-up dual-institutional and longitudinal study further evaluated for underlying gender biases in LORs for rhinology fellowship. Explicit and implicit linguistic gender bias was found, heavily favoring male applicants.

Multiple transatlantic incursions of highly pathogenic avian influenza clade 2.3.4.4b A(H5N5) virus into North America and spillover to mammals.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses have spread at an unprecedented scale, leading to mass mortalities in birds and mammals. In 2023, a transatlantic incursion of HPAI A(H5N5) viruses into North America was detected, followed shortly thereafter by a mammalian detection. As these A(H5N5) viruses were similar to contemporary viruses described in Eurasia, the transatlantic spread of A(H5N5) viruses was most likely facilitated by pelagic seabirds.

Augmented and Virtual Reality Applications in Rhinology: A Scoping Review.

Objectives: Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are innovative technologies that have a wide range of potential applications in the health care industry. The aim of this study was to investigate the body of research on AR and VR applications in rhinology by performing a scoping review.

Data Sources: PubMed, Scopus, and Embase.

Twelve-month outcomes following temperature-controlled radiofrequency treatment of the septal swell body for nasal airway obstruction.

Background: Improved nasal airway obstruction (NAO) symptoms were reported at 3 months following temperature-controlled radiofrequency (TCRF) treatment of the septal swell body (SSB). This report provides results from assessments of the long-term safety and efficacy of TCRF treatment of SSB hypertrophy to treat NAO through 12 months posttreatment.

Methods: This prospective, multicenter, long-term, open-label study was conducted in nine centers within the United States and included patients with severe/extreme NAO attributed to SSB hypertrophy.

Outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Seals, St. Lawrence Estuary, Quebec, Canada.

We describe an unusual mortality event caused by a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus clade 2.3.4.

Lutetium [Lu]-DOTA-TATE in gastroenteropancreatic-neuroendocrine tumours: rationale, design and baseline characteristics of the Italian prospective observational (REAL-LU) study.

Purpose: Gastroenteropancreatic -neuroendocrine tumours (GEP-NETs) are commonly treated with surgical resection or long-term therapies for tumour growth control. Lutetium [Lu]-DOTA-TATE was approved for the treatment of GEP-NETs after the phase III NETTER 1trial demonstrated improved progression free survival, objective response rates and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) compared to high-dose somatostatin analogues. No real-world data exist on prescribing habits and clinically significant endpoints for [Lu]Lu-DOTA-TATE treatment in Italy.

Radiolabelled FGF-2 for Imaging Activated Fibroblasts in the Tumor Micro-Environment.

Unlabelled: Tumor associated fibroblasts (TAFs) play a key role in tumor growth and metastatization. TAFs overexpress different biomarkers that are usually expressed at low levels in physiological conditions. Among them are the fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs) that bind the fibroblast growth factors (FGFs).

Analysis of the Marginal Continuity in Different Designs of Monolithic Zirconia Inlay-Retained Fixed Dental Prostheses: An In Vitro Study.

Purpose: To evaluate the marginal integrity of three inlay-retained fixed dental prosthesis (IRFDP) designs fabricated using monolithic zirconia.

Materials And Methods: In total, 30 IRFDPs were fabricated using 4-YTZP monolithic zirconia and randomly divided into three groups according to the cavity design. Groups ID2 and ID1.

Peritoneal Carcinomatosis of Malignant Gynecological Origin: A Systematic Review of Imaging Assessment.

This systematic review, conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol, aims to comprehensively assess the current state of the art of imaging modalities for the evaluation of peritoneal carcinomatosis arising from malignant gynecological origins, with a focus on ovarian and endometrial cancers. A systematic search of relevant databases was performed, adhering to predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Studies reporting the use of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET), PET/CT, and PET/MRI in the assessment of peritoneal carcinomatosis from gynecological malignancies were included.

A 24-month randomized clinical study of flowable bulk-fill resin composites in Class III restorations.

Background: The 24-month clinical performance of 3 commercially available flowable bulk-fill resin composites in Class III restorations was evaluated.

Material And Methods: Forty-two patients, 27 females (64.3%) and 15 (35.

Fracture load comparison of a new Fiber-Reinforced Composite and Zirconia in All-on-Four Prosthesis: An In Vitro Study.

Purpose: To compare the fracture load of two framework materials, zirconia and a new fiber-reinforced composite (FRC), for full-arch implant-supported rehabilitations using various cross- sections.

Material And Methods: A cobalt-chromium metal model simulating the all-on-four concept and including 2 anterior straight and 2 posterior 45- degree angled multi-unit digital implant analogs was manufactured. 4 straight multi-unit abutments were screwed onto the implant analogs.