Economic evaluation of Maternal Depression Treatment in HIV (M-DEPTH) for perinatal depression among women living with HIV in Uganda: a cost-effectiveness analysis by Ryan McBain, Adeyemi Okunogbe, Rhoda K Wanyenze, Violet Gwokyalya, Glenn Wagner

“…Objective We conducted a cost-effectiveness analysis of an evidence-based collaborative care model for treatment of perinatal depression among women living with HIV in Uganda.Design Maternal Depression Treatment in HIV (M-DEPTH) is a cluster randomised controlled trial implemented from July 2019 to August 2023, during which 391 pregnant women with mild-to-severe depressive symptoms were randomised to receive stepped care for depression (M-DEPTH: behavioural and pharmacological treatments) or care as usual (CAU: hospital referral for severe cases), at one of eight public health facilities in Uganda.Methods We implemented time-driven, activity-based costing to determine the economic cost of M-DEPTH from a societal perspective, compared with CAU. …”
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Association Between Cardiometabolic Comorbidity Burden and Outcomes in Heart Failure by Carine E. Hamo, Xiyue Li, Chiadi E. Ndumele, Amrita Mukhopadhyay, Samrachana Adhikari, Saul Blecker

“…Stratified analyses were conducted for HF with preserved and reduced ejection fraction. …”
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Synergetic effect of fungal pretreatment and lignin modification on delignification and saccharification: a case study of a natural lignin mutant in mulberry by James Paul T. Madigal, Masami Terasaki, Masatsugu Takada, Shinya Kajita

“…Quantitative and qualitative modification of plant lignin through genetic engineering or traditional breeding may also reduce the recalcitrance. This study was conducted to examine the effects of combining these two approaches using three white rot fungi and mulberry wood with an altered lignin structure. …”
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Prognostic role of mesangial IgM deposition in IgA nephropathy: a long-term cohort study by Gabriel Stefan, Simona Stancu, Adrian Zugravu, George Terinte-Balcan

“…Therefore, our study aimed to investigate the prognostic value of mesangial IgM deposition in a long-term follow-up cohort of IgAN patients.Methods A unicentric retrospective study was conducted on 93 consecutive IgAN patients (median age 41 years, 68% male, eGFR 48.7 mL/min, proteinuria 1.1 g/g) from 2010 to 2015. …”
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Causal Mediation Analyses for the Natural Course of Hepatitis C: A Prospective Cohort Study by Yi-Ting Huang, Yao-Chun Hsu, Hwai-I Yang, Mei-Hsuan Lee, Tai-Hsuan Lai, Chien-Jen Chen, Yen-Tsung Huang

“…Methods: A community-based cohort study with >25 years of follow-up was conducted in Taiwan. HCV infection was profiled by antibodies against HCV and HCV RNA in participants’ serum samples. …”
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Evaluation of one-point fixation for zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures using a three-dimensional photogrammetric analysis by Se Young Kim, Seung Min Nam, Eun Soo Park, Yong Bae Kim

“…Conclusions When we conducted a three-dimensional photogrammetric analysis, although it has restricted surgical indications, one-point fixation of the ZM buttress using an u-HA / PLLA plate yielded reliable, satisfactory, and safe clinical results in patients with ZMC fractures. …”
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The use of urinary kidney injury molecule-1 and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin for diagnosis of hepato-renal syndrome in advanced cirrhotic patients by Mohamed Adel Abd Elaziz, Asmaa Mustafa Gouda Elewa, Dina Zaki Mohamed Zaki Abdel Hamid, Nohier Essam Soliman Ahmed Hassan, Éva Csongrádi, Emad Hamdy Hamouda Mohammed, Mohammed Abdel Gawad

“…Here, we present a cross-sectional study to explore the sensitivity and specificity of other markers as urinary KIM-1 and NGAL for cases of HRS.Methods Cross-sectional study was conducted on 88 patients who were admitted to Alexandria main university hospital. …”
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EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REHABILITATION APPROACH BASED ON THE VISUAL MODEL OF MOBIUS TAPE IN THE TREATMENT OF MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME OF THE CERVICAL REGION IN COMBATANTS by Ye. Yu. Strashko

“…The paper focuses on the study of the effectiveness of using the ecological approach in rehabilitation practice. The research was conducted on the basis of the Municipal Enterprise "Poltava Regional Clinical Hospital for War Veterans" of Poltava Regional Council. 42 military servicemen - participants of combat activities with a diagnosis of the myofascial pain syndrome of the cervical area were included in the study. …”
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Association between time consumption of electronic screens with eating behaviors and academic performance for pupils in elementary schools by Mohammed A. S. Al-Wily, Luay A. M. Al-Waly

“…The questionnaire tool’s validity was confirmed via 13 expert panels. A pilot study was conducted to measure reliability from December 28 to 30, 2023. …”
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Impact of Long COVID on Lung Function in Children by Zeynep Reyhan ONAY, Sinem CAN OKSAY, Deniz MAVI TORTOP, Gulay BILGIN, Yetkin AYHAN, Ferit DURANKUS, Saniye GIRIT

“…Objective: While the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has generally resulted in milder illness among children than adults, persistent respiratory symptoms have been increasingly reported in this population. Methods: We conducted a prospective, single-center cohort study focusing on children experiencing prolonged respiratory symptoms after contracting COVID-19. …”
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Evaluation of patient comfort and satisfaction after the surgical removal of mandibular impacted molars using a piezo-electric technique: A randomized double-blind clinical trial by Khalid Zabin Alotaibi, Waleed Mohammed Al Rasheed, Jiingade Krishnojirao Dayashankara Rao, Abdulrahman Altwaijri, Gharam Mefleh Alharbi, Shatha saleh Aljaber

“…Abstarct: Introduction: This is a double clinical trial conducted to study the patient satisfaction and comfort during and after surgical removal of impacted mandibular 3rd molar using Piezo electric tips. …”
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Baicalein inhibits PRRSV through direct binding, targeting EGFR, and enhancing immune response by Jing Wu, Qi Lu, Jing Hou, Yueqin Qiu, Min Tian, Li Wang, Kaiguo Gao, Xuefen Yang, Zongyong Jiang

“…Additionally, both in vitro (EC50 = 10.20 μg/mL) and in vivo (2.41 mg/kg) experiments were conducted to assess the effectiveness of baicalein against PRRSV. …”
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Entrepreneurship Education and Perception Change: The Preliminary Outcomes of Compulsory Entrepreneurship Course Experience in Turkey by Hilmi Bahadır Akın, Yavuz Demirel

“…The aim of this research is to find out the perception change of students towards entrepreneur and entrepreneurship. A survey was conducted among 925 students who participated in these courses and who did not in Aksaray University and the results show that the compulsory courses have positive impacts on perceptions toward Entrepreneurship, along with the intention to start their own businesses. …”
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The Role of Higher Education Through the Eyes of Hungarian Undergraduate Students and Graduates: A Qualitative Exploratory Study by Zsófia Kocsis, Gabriella Pusztai

“…Methods: To answer these questions, semi-structured inteviews were conducted. Qualitative research methods were preferred, which offer the possibility of uncovering hidden mechanisms. …”
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Patient satisfaction with dental services provided by Taif University Dental Hospital, Saudi Arabia by Mohammed A. Alzubaidi, Muaath H. Alzahrani, Sattam T. Alammari, Ali A. Alqarni, Bandar S. Shukr, Fahad M. Alrabaie, Rami F. Alhaddad, Abdulaziz A. Alharbi

“…Settings and Design: This study was conducted at TUDH in Taif, Saudi Arabia, and employed a cross-sectional analytical observational research approach. …”
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Grain yield, cooking quality, and aroma of fragrant rice as affected by nitrogen source and method of application by Rajesh Chakraborty, Tuhin Suvra Roy, Jun-Ichi Sakagami

“…So, a two-year pot experiment was conducted at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, under an open field plastic net house from July 15 to December 4 in 2020 and 2021. …”
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The Effects of Garlic and Red Chilli Pepper Powder on Physicochemical, Microbiological, and Sensory Properties of Cincalok by Risa Nofiani, Novi Maulidi Syahmurdiandi, Puji Ardiningsih

“…Sensory analysis was conducted on recipe A, and the colour was observed by the naked eye on days 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28, 33, 43, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180. …”
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Spatiotemporal Evolution Characteristics of Fluid Flow through Large-Scale 3D Rock Mass Containing Filling Joints: An Experimental and Numerical Study by Qian Yin, Hongwen Jing, Tantan Zhu, Lizhou Wu, Haijian Su, Liyuan Yu

“…Then, a special apparatus was developed to conduct a hydromechanical test of a 3D large-scale rock mass. …”
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A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study of Coagulation Profiles and Platelet Parameters of Schistosoma mansoni-Infected Adults at Haik Primary Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia by Habtye Bisetegn, Daniel Getacher Feleke, Hussen Ebrahim, Melkam Tesfaye, Alemu Gedefie, Yonas Erkihun

“…A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at Haik Primary Hospital from April to June 2021. …”
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Feasibility and accuracy of continuous intraabdominal pressure monitoring with a capsular device in human pilot trial by Chien-Hung Liao, David A. Spain, Chih-Chi Chen, Chi-Tung Cheng, Wei-Cheng Lin, Dong-Ru Ho, Heng-Fu Lin, Fausto Catena

“…While ingestible capsular devices have been used for various abdominal diagnoses, their application in continuous IAP monitoring remains unproven. Method We conducted a prospective clinical trial to evaluate the feasibility of IAP measurement using a digital capsule PressureDOT, an ingestible capsule equipped with wireless transmission capability and a pressure sensor, then compared its reliability with conventional intravesical method. …”
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