Quantitative evaluation method of stroke association based on multidimensional gait parameters by using machine learning by Cheng Wang, Cheng Wang, Cheng Wang, Zhou Long, Zhou Long, Xiang-Dong Wang, Xiang-Dong Wang, You-Qi Kong, Li-Chun Zhou, Wei-Hua Jia, Pei Li, Jing Wang, Xiao-Juan Wang, Tian Tian

“…Through the labeling of stroke patients by clinicians with NIHSS score, all gait parameters obtained were used to select appropriate gait parameters. …”
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A novel method for detecting intracranial pressure changes by monitoring cerebral perfusion via electrical impedance tomography by Ming-xu Zhu, Jun-yao Li, Zhan-xiu Cai, Yu Wang, Wei-ce Wang, Yi-tong Guo, Guo-bin Gao, Qing-dong Guo, Xue-tao Shi, Wei-chen Li

“…Results When ICP increased, all EIT perfusion parameters decreased significantly (P < 0.05). …”
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Sleep quality and cognitive functioning among Chinese older adults living in the US: a mixed-effects model analysis by Fengyan Tang, Yuyang Zhu, Dasuni Jayawardena, Guoping Jin, Yanping Jiang

“…Among sleep quality subdomains, all except sleep efficiency had significantly negative relationships with baseline global cognition. …”
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Are school-based violence prevention interventions inclusive and effective for children with disabilities? A systematic review of global evidenceResearch in context by Emily Eldred, Karen Devries, Anja Zinke-Allmang, Rizwana Mallick, Waliyah Mughis, Lena Morgon Banks, Amiya Bhatia

“…Once we identified our final sample of systematic reviews (n = 29) we hand searched the included papers within these reviews and included all RCTs of school-based violence prevention interventions. …”
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Genome stability of the vaccine strain VAC∆6 by R. A. Maksyutov, S. N. Yakubitskiy, I. V. Kolosova, T. V. Tregubchak, A. N. Shvalov, E. V. Gavrilova, S. N. Shchelkunov

“…PCR and sequencing analysis of six DNA fragments corresponding to the regions of disrupted genes in VACΔ6 showed that all viral DNA sequences remained unchanged after 15 passages in 4647 cells.…”
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Histological chorioamnionitis and its predictors among mothers with premature rupture of membranes delivering at tertiary hospitals in Uganda: a multicenter cross-sectional study by Ibrahim Abdi Abdinasir, Marie Pascaline Sabine Ishimwe, Maxwell Okello, Paul Byaruhanga, Ralph Samson Enyamitoit, Theoneste Hakizimana

“…Routine screening for HCA should be implemented for all women presenting with PROM, with special attention to referred cases and those without PNC. …”
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Disproportionate, differential and targeted treatment: people who use drugs’ experiences of policing during the COVID-19 pandemic by Shelley Walker, Kasun Rathnayake, Paul Dietze, Peter Higgs, Bernadette Ward, Margaret Hellard, Joseph Doyle, Mark Stoove, Lisa Maher

“…Thirty-eight interviewees received COVID-19 fines; some were fined while homeless or travelling to or from harm reduction services. All lacked the financial means to pay fines, resulting in fear of additional criminalizing effects such as additional financial penalties, court orders, criminal convictions, and incarceration; for some fears became a reality. …”
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Comprehensive Hematological and molecular Characterization of hemoglobin Hekinan [α27(B8)Glu→Asp(α1), HBA1:c.84G > T] in a Large Thai cohort by Amornchai Suksusut, Jidapa Jaitheang, Manussavee Prapphal, Pranee Sutcharitchan, Ponlapat Rojnuckarin, Noppacharn Uaprasert

“…On HPLC, Hb Hekinan could only be identified when coexisting with α0-thalassemia. All cases presented with either normal Hb levels or mild anemia.Conclusions: Hb Hekinan is a prevalent α-globin variant that is often undetected by HPLC but reliably identified using IEF. …”
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Intestinal schistosomiasis in remote areas of Southwest Ethiopia, a target region for large-scale mass drug administration by Yared Nigusu, Teshome Bekana, Eshetu Chilo, Sisay Teferi, Dereje Oljira Donacho, Dereje Gemeda, Tefera Darge, Abeza Mitiku, Abdi Geda Gedefa, Tadesse Sime, Wubishet Gezimu, Oda Gizaw, Gemechu Tadila, Miressa Bekana, Berhanu Erko

“…Abstract As 2030 approaches, the World Health Organization’s due date for ending intestinal schistosomiasis as a public health problem in all endemic areas, understanding the current trends in the burden of schistosomiasis among schoolchildren in endemic areas is critical for monitoring the progress, identifying areas for improvement, and developing strategies to plan for instant response to mitigate the burden of schistosomiasis. …”
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Personalized treatment strategies for breast adenoid cystic carcinoma: A machine learning approach by Sakhr Alshwayyat, Mahmoud Bashar Abu Al Hawa, Mustafa Alshwayyat, Tala Abdulsalam Alshwayyat, Siya sawan, Ghaith Heilat, Hanan M. Hammouri, Sara Mheid, Batool Al Shweiat, Hamdah Hanifa

“…Background: Breast adenoid cystic carcinoma (BACC) is a rare subtype of breast cancer that accounts for less than 0.1 % of all cases. This study was designed to assess the efficacy of various treatment approaches for BACC and to create the first web-based tool to facilitate personalized treatment decisions. …”
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Exploring the Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options of Multiple Sclerosis by Simone Lorenzut, Ilaria Del Negro, Giada Pauletto, Lorenzo Verriello, Leopoldo Spadea, Carlo Salati, Mutali Musa, Caterina Gagliano, Marco Zeppieri

“…Neuroimaging, laboratory testing, and clinical examination are all necessary for an accurate MS diagnosis. Evoked potentials and cerebrospinal fluid studies assist in verifying the diagnosis, but magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is essential for identifying distinctive lesions in the CNS. …”
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Human exploitation of adult horseshoe crab and public awareness campaign in Hong Kong SAR, China by Pui Yi Tang, Hei Wut Fong, Shan Yee Lee, Wing Tung Chang, Lee Yan Pang, Tin Yan Hui, Kelvin Jun Yin So

“…However, such knowledge improved with an increased education level, particularly among those in the 50–59 age group and those who visited horseshoe crab habitats. Nearly all respondents (975) pledged not to consume horseshoe crabs upon being informed of their conservation status. …”
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Argonaute2 and Argonaute4 Involved in the Pathogenesis of Kawasaki Disease via mRNA Expression Profiles by Zon-Min Lee, Hui-Chuan Chang, Shih-Feng Liu, Ying-Hsien Huang, Ho-Chang Kuo

“…The Human Transcriptome Array (HTA 2.0) analysis included 50 children with KD prior to IVIG (KD1), 18 children with KD three weeks post-IVIG (KD3), 18 non-febrile controls (HC), and 18 febrile controls (FC), which were arranged in the quoted publications for all materials and methods in order to collect data. …”
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Healthcare utilization and related costs among older people seeking primary care due to back pain: findings from the BACE-N cohort study by Danielle van der Windt, Milada Cvancarova Småstuen, Kjersti Storheim, Margreth Grotle, Zinajda Zolic-Karlsson, Ørjan Nesse Vigdal, Rikke Munk Killingmo, Lise Kretz

“…Patients within the top 25th percentile accounted for 77% of all costs. Patients classified as medium risk and high risk had a significantly higher degree of healthcare utilization compared with patients classified as low risk.Trial registration number ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04261309, results…”
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Domestic sewage irrigation on dynamics of nutrients and heavy metals in soil and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production by S. R. Salakinkop, C. S. Hunshal

“…The accumulation of heavy metals in wheat plant was in the order of roots [- stems [grains. However, all these heavy metals in plant system were lower than the recommended threshold level.…”
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The succession of One Day Surgery with Breast Cancer Home Recovery Program by the National Cancer Institute (ODS BHR NCI) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand by Chayanoot Rattadilok, Napaphat Poprom, Vipavee Niyomnaitham, Oradee Phadhana-anake, Jirawadee Ruamjaroenchai, Napat Saigosoom, Wimonporn Papathe, Suttida Thuranutch, Araya Chanwet

“…Method: The cohort study includes all breast cancer patients who underwent surgery through the ODS BHR NCI program between August 2021 to November 2023. …”
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Outcomes of Worsened Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement by Hu Z, Wang C, Luo S, Yang B, Zheng S, Hu X, Sun Y, Chen J, Fu M, Fan R, Luo J, Li J

“…However, the effect of acute worsening LVEF is unclear.Methods: All consecutive patients who underwent TAVR between January 2016 and May 2022 were analyzed. …”
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The dynamics of lowland river sections of Danube and Tisza in the Carpathian basin by Imre M. Jánosi, Imre M. Jánosi, István Zsuffa, István Zsuffa, Tibor Bíró, Boglárka O. Lakatos, Boglárka O. Lakatos, András Szöllősi-Nagy, Zsolt Hetesi, Zsolt Hetesi

“…The paper demonstrates that cubic spline fits and down-sampling (where necessary) produce reliable, evenly sampled time series that smoothly reconstruct water level and river discharge data. Almost all the water level and discharge records indicate a decadal decreasing trend for annual maximum values. …”
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Le site antique de la clinique des Dames Blanches à Tours (Indre-et-Loire) : aménagements d’un embarcadère romain sur la Loire et évolution du trait de rive by Nicolas Fouillet, Philippe Gardère

“…The funerary complex included at least 23 individuals: men, women and children of all ages, without any particular spatial distribution. …”
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Surgical margins of the oral cavity: is 5 mm really necessary? by James Fowler, Yael Campanile, Andrew Warner, Francisco Laxague, Naif Fnais, Kevin Fung, Adrian Mendez, Danielle MacNeil, John Yoo, David Palma, Anthony Nichols

“…Descriptive statistics, as well as univariable and multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression modelling were performed for all patients. Results Four-hundred and twelve patients were included in the study, with a median follow-up of 3.3 years. …”
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