Search Results - S. Selvan

BackgroundSustained virological response (SVR) is commonly used as a marker of treatment success in people with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. However, there is uncertainty on whether SVR is a validated surrogate marker of successful chronic HCV infection treatmen...

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Background. Intestinal obstruction is a common surgical emergency with diverse etiologies. While adhesions, hernias, and malignancies are frequently implicated, rare anatomical anomalies can occasionally be the cause. Methods. We report a case of a 66-year-old female who presented with complete obs...

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As virtual influencers gain popularity, understanding the factors driving consumer responses is essential. However, limited research explores how perceived value (informativeness, entertainment, novelty, and incentives) and consumer engagement influence purchase intention. Perceived value is a key p...

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The future markets of composite materials show a keen interest toward considering natural fibers due to the harmful effects of synthetic fibers and the environmental awareness of global manufacturers. The market demand and applications of natural fibers have increased momentously during the last dec...

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Introduction: Tooth powders are still widely used as dentifrice by the general population and have some distinguishing benefits. However, over-the-counter tooth powder preparations are found to be overly abrasive towards the tooth surface. Aim: To evaluate the surface characteristics of a novel toot...

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ABSTRACT Anthill clay sand molding is characterized as a multi‐input, multi‐output system where molding sand properties, such as permeability, compression strength, collapsibility, and mold hardness, are affected by an array of process parameters, including anthill‐to‐sand ratio, number of strokes,...

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INTRODUCTION: Traumatic optic neuropathy (TON), a severe complication following head injury, affects about 0.5% to 5% of patients with closed head injuries.1 Visual acuity (VA) loss associated with TON can be partial or complete and temporary or permanent. Increased intracanalicular pressure after...

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Abstract: Introduction: Tuberculous otitis media (TOM) is an infrequent ailment. As an uncommon form of extra-pulmonary Tuberculosis, it is often underestimated, leading to a delay in diagnosis and start of appropriate treatment. Case Series: We describe 3 cases of TOM diagnosed and treated in our...

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AIM. To compare and evaluate the clinical and antimicrobial efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and Silver Modified Atraumatic Restorative technique (SMART) in carious primary teeth in children with special needs. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Sixty-six children aged 3–9 years with carious primary mo...

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The increasing growth of electric vehicles and portable electronics has led to a surplus energy demand in recent decades. Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have garnered significant attention and are believed to be the most promising future for sustainable high energy supply. Despite their high theore...

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<italic>Goal:</italic> This article presents the design and validation of an accurate automatic diagnostic system to classify intramuscular EMG (iEMG) signals into healthy, myopathy, or neuropathy categories to aid the diagnosis of neuromuscular diseases. <italic>Methods:</itali...

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In thermal power plants, advanced wear-resistant alloyed irons have been used for over three decades to enhance the longevity of parts. Ni-hard irons, high chromium irons, and HCHC materials are commonly used in components like liners, bull rig segments, and orifices. These components are exposed to...

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A key step to optimize the tests of semiconductors during the production process is to improve the prediction of the final yield from the defects detected on the wafers during the production process. This study investigates the link between the defects detected by a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM...

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Introduction: Kidney disease impacts long-term outcomes of patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). This post hoc analysis evaluated the effect of avacopan in a subgroup of patients with GPA or MPA and kidney involvement at baseline from the ADVOCATE t...

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