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Posterior capsule dynamics during femtosecond laser lens fragmentation
PurposeThe dynamics of the posterior capsule during femtosecond laser lens fragmentation has received little attention in the literature. We analysed...
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Effect of cytoplasmic fragmentation on embryo development, quality, and pregnancy outcome: a systematic review of the literature
The role of cytoplasmic fragmentation in human embryo development and reproductive potential is widely recognized, albeit without standard definition...
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Healthcare fragmentation, multimorbidity, potentially inappropriate medication, and mortality: a Danish nationwide cohort study
BackgroundPatients with multimorbidity are frequent users of healthcare, but fragmented care may lead to suboptimal treatment. Yet, this has never...
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Effect of season on the dynamics of cat sperm DNA fragmentation
BackgroundFeline species undergo reproductive seasonality; thus, sperm characteristics, such as DNA integrity, can be affected by the photoperiod....
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Micronutrient supplements as antioxidants in improving sperm quality and reducing DNA fragmentation
BackgroundSpermatogenesis and sperm quality may be negatively impacted by an increase in reactive oxygen species. This study investigates the...
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Omega 6/Omega 3 Ratio Is High in Individuals with Increased Sperm DNA fragmentation
An imbalance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in sperm has been linked with lipid peroxidation and DNA damage in sperm, indicating a possible...
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Association of sleep fragmentation with general and abdominal obesity: a population-based longitudinal study
ObjectiveTo evaluate the causal relationship between sleep fragmentation (SF) parameters with general and abdominal obesity in free-living conditions.
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Origin, impacts, and potential solutions to the fragmentation of the Mexican health system: a consultation with key actors
BackgroundOne of the central debates in health policy is related to the fragmentation of health systems. Fragmentation is perceived as a major...
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of outcomes between dusting and fragmentation in retrograde intrarenal surgery
ObjectivesComparing stone-free rates and associated outcome measures between two surgical modalities of lithotripsy fragmentation and removal or...
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Oocyte Vitrification Reduces its Capability to Repair Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Impairs Embryonic Development
Oocytes play a crucial role in repairing sperm DNA damage, which can affect the next generation; however, certain factors can impair this ability....
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In cases with raised sperm DNA fragmentation, can sperm selection by magnetic-activated cell sorting or testicular sperm aspiration help improve reproductive outcomes?
PurposeTo evaluate the efficacy of magnetic-activated cell sorting (MACS) or testicular sperm aspiration (TESA) to improve reproductive outcomes in...
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Ambulatory Care Fragmentation, Emergency Department Visits, and Race: a Nationwide Cohort Study in the U.S.
BackgroundIt is unclear whether highly fragmented ambulatory care (i.e., care spread across multiple providers without a dominant provider) increases...
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Measures of fragmentation of rest activity patterns: mathematical properties and interpretability based on accelerometer real life data
Accelerometers, devices that measure body movements, have become valuable tools for studying the fragmentation of rest-activity patterns, a core...
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Cost-effectiveness of quality improvement intervention to reduce time between CT-detection and ureteroscopic laser fragmentation in acute symptomatic ureteric stones management
ObjectiveTo prospectively assess clinical and cost effectiveness of emergency ureteroscopic laser fragmentation of urinary stones causing symptoms or...
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Comparison of dusting and fragmentation methods in the flexible ureteroscopic treatment of kidney lower calyx stones
To compare the long-term stone-free status of patients who underwent fragmentation of stones followed by active basketing versus stone dusting and...
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External quality assessment scheme for sperm DNA fragmentation: a pilot study in China
BackgroundThe aim of this article is to establish an external quality assessment (EQA) scheme for sperm Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) fragmentation...
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Observing the fragmentation of two expanding bullet types and a full metal-jacketed bullet with computed tomography—a forensic ballistics case study
Computed tomography (CT) may have a crucial role in the forensic documentation and analysis of firearm injuries. The aim of this forensic ballistics...
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A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of the use of hydroxycitric acid adjuvant to shock wave lithotripsy therapy in patients with calcium stones. Stone fragmentation results
Our objective was to improve the results of extracorporeal shock waves lithotripsy using hydroxycitric acid (HCA) like adjuvant therapy. Double blind...
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Intra-individual changes in sperm DNA fragmentation levels over short and long time periods
PurposeWe aimed to examine the longitudinal, intra-personal changes in DNA fragmentation index (DFI) over time.
MethodsMen who performed at least...
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A loss-of-function variant in ZCWPW1 causes human male infertility with sperm head defect and high DNA fragmentation
BackgroundMale infertility is a global health issue. The more causative genes related to human male infertility should be further explored. The...
