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    Ritzer, Lukas
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    Harris, Alon
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    Arciero, Julia
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    Siesky, Brent
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    Fry, Brendan
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    Oddone, Francesco
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    Carnevale, Carmela
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    Eckert, George
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    Verticchio Vercellin, Alice
    Journal of Glaucoma, 2025-04-01, vol. 34, no. 4, p. 267-274

    The relationship between structural and hemodynamic parameters in patients with primary open angle glaucoma is strongest in the temporal region of the optic nerve.

  • preprint
    Hansen, Matilde Bøgelund
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    Lykkegaard, Jesper
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    Hansen, Malene Plejdrup
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    Llor, Carl
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    Sangenis, Ana Garcia
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    Touboul-Lundgren, Pia
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    Pascale, Bruno
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    Radzevičienė, Rūta
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    Anastasaki, Marilena
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    Lionis, Christos
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    Kowalczyk, Anna
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    Godycki-Ćwirko, Maciek
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    Lopez-Valcárcel, Beatriz Gonzalez
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    Floriano, Fabiana Raynal
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    Chalkidou, Athina
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    Bjerrum, Lars
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    Jensen, Jette Nygaard
    European Geriatric Medicine, 2025-03-27, vol. 00, no. 00, p. 1-12

    Antibiotic use is the main driver of bacterial antimicrobial resistance. Urinary tract infections (UTIs), for which antibiotics are often prescribed, are among the most common infections among residents in nursing homes. This study aimed to estimate and compare the appropriateness of antibiotic use for suspected UTIs among nursing home residents across five European countries. Both the decision to treat and the choice of antibiotics used were explored.

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    Baršytė, Eigilė
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    Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Research (JOMR), 2025-04-01, vol. 16, no. 1, p. 1-10

    Objectives: This cross-sectional observational study aims to identify the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among Lithuanian dentists and dental hygienists and determine the most affected body areas. Material and Methods: An anonymous survey was carried out from October 20, 2024, to December 5, 2024. The questionnaire was distributed online to Lithuanian specialists - dentists and oral hygienists. A total of 382 professionals were included in this survey. Chi-square test, its degrees of freedom was used for the analysis of variables. Results: The study involved 382 participants who reported experiencing pain in the neck (65.7%), shoulders (59.7%), and lower back (58.1%) in the past 12 months, while only 4.5% did not experience any discomfort. Based on the study data, 19.4% of respondents were unable to perform their regular work due to problems related to pain in certain areas during the last 12 months. In addition, 49.5% of specialists had never consulted a physiotherapist or doctor about their condition during the past year. As many as 20.7% of respondents stated that they were completely physically inactive, and 18.1% engaged in low-intensity physical activity. Conclusions: Overall, dentists and dental hygienists in Lithuania face a significant prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in their profession. Considering the magnitude of this issue, it is essential to implement university-level preventive education programs that provide dental professionals with comprehensive ergonomic knowledge.

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    Pilarczyk, Bogumiła
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    Pilarczyk, Renata
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    Juszczak-Czasnojć, Marta
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    Bąkowska, Małgorzata
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    Tomza-Marciniak, Agnieszka
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    Seremak, Beata
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    Animals, 2025-03-14, vol. 15, no. 6, p. 1-18

    The aim of the study was to determine the extent and intensity of gastrointestinal parasite infections in alpacas (Vicugna pacos) in Poland, considering factors such as region, gender, age, and season. The research was conducted on 29 herds located throughout Poland. Faecal samples from 512 alpacas were collected in autumn 2023 and spring 2024. Examination was performed using the direct flotation and McMaster methods. The average prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections was 74.4%; 68.8% of alpacas were infected with nematodes and 34.8% with protists of the genus Eimeria. The most commonly detected parasites were Nematodirus spp. (38.5%) and Eimeria punoensis (18.2%). The analysis revealed significant differences in the intensity of gastrointestinal parasitic infections depending on region, age, gender, and season, suggesting the need to tailor deworming programs to the specific requirements of different groups of alpacas. Furthermore, regional differences in the prevalence of Strongyloides sp. and Strongylida infections were observed, indicating a significant impact of local environmental conditions and husbandry practices on the risk of infection. Seasonal variations in the intensity of Eimeria infections, particularly in autumn, were also noted. Parasitic infections in alpacas in Poland are common and generally asymptomatic. These results highlight the need for the implementation of a comprehensive preventive program for controlling parasitic infection, including regular diagnostics, pasture management optimization, maintenance of hygiene, and selective use of antiparasitic drugs in alpacas.

  • research article
    Meškinytė, Edita
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    Jukna, Vigilijus
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    Ilina, Oksana
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    Kučinskas, Audrius
    Animals, 2025-03-19, vol. 15, no. 6, p. 1-11

    The use of non-invasive technologies is among the most accurate methods for assessing meat quality parameters. Beef tenderness and palatability are strongly influenced by the amount of intramuscular fat, commonly referred to as marbling. Marbling is widely used in breeding programs to select animals with superior meat quality. In this study, we analyzed 236 Angus bulls and 22 Angus heifers from various farms in Lithuania, all aged 450 ± 112 days. Ultrasound examinations were performed using a linear transducer with a silicone standoff to evaluate the loin eye area. Key meat quality indicators, such as fat thickness, loin area and thickness, and intramuscular fat, were found to increase with the weight of bulls, ranging from 365 ± 12.70 kg to 825.57 ± 11.75 kg (p < 0.001), and heifers, ranging from 273 ± 20.71 kg to 767 ± 41.01 kg (p < 0.001). The highest intramuscular fat values were observed at 7.50 ± 0.75% (p < 0.05) to 6.9 ± 1.36% (p < 0.1) in bulls weighing 431.33–825.57 kg and 7.98 ± 0.28% (p < 0.001) in heifers weighing 603 kg. These findings demonstrate the feasibility of selecting Angus cattle for improved meat quality traits across different weight categories.

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  • journal article
    Lietuvos bendrosios praktikos gydytojas. Kaunas : Vitae Litera, 2008, t. 12, Nr. 10., p. 679-681.

    Lėtinis atrofinis gastritas – tai ilgalaikio lėtinio skrandžio uždegimo sąlygota skrandžio gleivinės atrofija. Atrofinio gastrito fone vystosi metaplazija žarninio tipo epiteliu, vėliau epitelio displazija ir skrandžio vėžys. Atrofija ir žarninė metaplazija apibūdinamos kaip ikivėžinės būklės. Skrandžio gleivinės atrofija ir žarninė metaplazija yra dažnesnės šalyse, kuriose yra didelis sergamumas skrandžio vėžiu. Atrofinis gastritas laikomas ikivėžine liga, tačiau nėra visiškai aišku, ar galimas atrofijos proceso sustabdymas, ar tai leidžia apsaugoti nuo skrandžio vėžio.

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