Syphilis among Female Sex Workers: Results of Point-of-Care Screening during a Cross-Sectional Behavioral Survey in Burkina Faso, West Africa by Henri Gautier Ouedraogo, Ivlabehire Bertrand Meda, Issaka Zongo, Odette Ky-Zerbo, Ashley Grosso, Benoit Cesaire Samadoulougou, Grissoum Tarnagda, Kadari Cisse, Apoline Sondo, Nongoba Sawadogo, Yves Traoré, Nicolas Barro, Stefan Baral, Seni Kouanda

“…The objective of this study was to measure the seroprevalence of syphilis serological markers among female sex workers in Burkina Faso. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional survey among FSW between February 2013 and May 2014. …”
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Thermal assessment of Li-ion battery cells and coolant in hybrid electric vehicles system: Application of conjugate condition and response surface methodology by Asif Afzal, M.K. Ramis, R.D. Jilte, Mamdooh Alwetaishi, Sung Goon Park, Abdulrajak Buradi, Qasem M. Al-Mdallal, Ümit Ağbulut

“…The effects of ζcc (conduction–convection parameter – 0.06 to 0.1), Ar (Aspect ratio 10 to 30), volumetric heat generation (S‾q – 0.1 to 1.0), and Re (Reynolds number – 250 to 2000) are investigated. …”
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Comparison of embryo quality and pregnancy outcomes for patients with low ovarian reserve in natural cycles and mildly stimulated cycles: a cohort study by Rui-Ying Yuan, Sen Li, Xie Feng, Xiao-Long Li, Xiao-ting Lin, Fu-min Gao, Hai-Jing Zhu, Yong-shi Li, Yan-chu Li, Xiang-Hong Ou

“…In natural cycles with high-quality embryos, 96.4% of oocyte retrievals were also conducted between 7:00 and 19:00.Conclusion Natural cycles with appropriately timed oocyte retrieval may present a valuable option for patients with low ovarian reserve.…”
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Characterization of subcutaneous and visceral de-differentiated fat cells by Yan Li, Houyu Zhang, Carlos F. Ibáñez, Meng Xie

“…A detailed comparison between de-differentiated fat (DFAT) cells and adipose stem and progenitor cells (ASPCs) from different adipose depots is yet to be conducted. Moreover, whether de-differentiation of mature adipocytes from classical subcutaneous and visceral depots occurs under physiological conditions remains unknown. …”
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Protocol for a systematic review on routine use of antibiotics for infants less than 6 months of age with growth failure/faltering by Jai K Das, Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, Abigail Smith, Aamer Imdad, Emily Tanner-Smith, Melissa François, Fanny F Chen, Olivia J Tsistinas

“…This systematic review commissioned by WHO aims to synthesise evidence from current literature on the effectiveness of antibiotics for infants less than 6 months of age with growth failure/faltering.Methods and analysis We will conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis for studies that assessed the effect of antibiotics in the treatment of infants with growth faltering. …”
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Intraoperative haemodynamic optimisation using the Hypotension Prediction Index and its impact on tissular perfusion: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Javier Ripollés-Melchor, Ane Abad-motos, Juan Victor Lorente, Ignacio Jimenez, Alejandra Becerra, Wilbert Wesselink, Francesca Reguant, Irene Mojarro, Maria de los Angeles Fuentes, Elizabeth Agudelo, Francisco Herrero-Machancoses, Paula Callejo, Joan Bosch, Manuel Ignacio Monge

“…This study aims to determine whether a treatment protocol based on the prevention of arterial hypotension using the HPI algorithm reduces the duration and severity of intraoperative hypotension compared with the recommended goal-directed fluid therapy strategy and may improve tissue oxygenation and organ perfusion.Methods and analysis We will conduct a multicentre, randomised, controlled trial (N=80) in high-risk surgical patients scheduled for elective major abdominal surgery. …”
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Tirzepatide in Sport: A Comprehensive Review of its Metabolic Impacts and Potential Applications for Athletes by Wiktor Biesiada, Ewelina Kopczyńska, Piotr Kulej, Justyna Woźniak, Justyna Weronika Kmieć, Anna-Mariia Chernysh, Aleksandra Dusińska, Jakub Waszczyński, Kamila Fuczyło, Karolina Stankevič

“…Materials and Methods: A comprehensive review of scientific literature was conducted across databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Google Scholar. …”
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Examining public support for comprehensive policy packages to tackle unhealthy food environments by Simone Wahnschafft, Achim Spiller, Yasemin Boztuğ, Peter von Philipsborn, Dominic Lemken

“…Setting: The study was conducted in Germany via an online survey. Participants: The sample included 1,200 eligible German voters, recruited based on age, gender, and income quotas. …”
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Exploring healthcare workers’ immunisation behaviour towards COVID-19 vaccines through psychological patterns by Nour El Houda Benkaddour, Sara Ramdani, Hind Khalil, Asmae Lekfif, Naima Abda, Bouchra Oneib, Yassamine Bentata

“…Setting: Eastern region of Morocco. Methods: We conducted a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study involving 221 healthcare professionals in the Eastern region of Morocco. …”
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Low-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation over Right Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex in Parkinson’s Disease by Sheng Zhuang, Fu-Yu Wang, Xin Gu, Jia-Jing Wu, Cheng-Jie Mao, Hao Gui, Jing Chen, Chun-Feng Liu

“…We aim to explore whether low-frequency rTMS over the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) improves motor and nonmotor symptoms of individuals with PD. Methods. We conducted a randomized, single-blind, sham-controlled parallel trial to compare the effect of 10 consecutive daily sessions of 1 Hz rTMS over right DLPFC on individuals with idiopathic PD between active and sham rTMS group. …”
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Management of Hypertension in the Elderly Patient at Abidjan Cardiology Institute (Ivory Coast) by K. E. Kramoh, E. Aké-Traboulsi, C. Konin, Y. N'goran, I. Coulibaly, A. Adoubi, J. Koffi, J. B. Anzouan-Kacou, M. Guikahue

“…A retrospective study was conducted among 854 hypertensive elderly patients of Abidjan Cardiology Institute who were followed for a minimum of one year, between January 2000 and December 2009. …”
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Elevated Serum Extracellular Vesicle‐Packaged SPARC in Hypertension: A Cross‐Sectional Study in a Middle‐Aged and Elderly Population by Xueying Chen, Han Guo, Xinwei Li, Yang Liu, Xinxin Li, Zhengshuo Cui, Huijuan Ma, Jianxun He, Zhechun Zeng, Huina Zhang

“…This study aimed to explore the association of serum EV‐derived SPARC with hypertension incidence. We conducted a cross‐sectional study on 125 Chinese, including 76 hypertension patients and 49 normotensive patients. …”
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The Efficacy of Short-Duration Polyethylene Glycol plus Electrolytes for Improving Bowel Preparation of Colonoscopy in Patients with Chronic Constipation by Naohisa Yoshida, Yoshikazu Inagaki, Kohei Fukumoto, Hiroyuki Yoriki, Yutaka Inada, Takaaki Murakami, Yuri Tomita, Hikaru Hashimoto, Satoshi Sugino, Ryohei Hirose, Osamu Dohi, Ken Inoue, Yoshito Itoh

“…This multicenter retrospective study was conducted from September 2019 to September 2020 at 5 related institutions among patients≥20 years old diagnosed with chronic constipation whose previous colonoscopic BP had had a fair or poor Aronchick score. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Percutaneous Nephrostomy and Double J Stenting in Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction with Acute Kidney Injury: A Tertiary Hospital Based Prospective Study by Manzoor Ahmad, Vivek Pachauri, Saif Quaiser, Wasif Md Ali, Imad Ali, Adnan Habib

“…This study investigates various emergency urinary diversion techniques, compares their outcomes, and evaluates factors influencing recovery. Methods: We conducted a prospective study involving 106 patients diagnosed with obstructive uropathy at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and vaccination coverage of medical students toward hepatitis B virus in North Sudan, 2023 by Osama M.I. Mohamed, Hassan S.H. Mohammedali, Shimaa N.A. Mohamed, Hussein A.S. Ahmed, Alaa A.M. Mohamedsalih, Ola M.A. Abdalgani, Tebian A.A. Mohammedosman, Alaa A.A. Ali, Thuiba A.H. Ali, Othman N.O. Amin, Mohamed A. Issak, Mohamed O. Abdelaziz

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to June 2023 among medical students in North Sudan. …”
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Preserving soil properties and enhancing cauliflower yield with black plastic mulch in Bangladesh by Farhana Akter Mitu, Mohammad Ashraful, Mohammad Abdul Kader, Fakhar Uddin Talukder, Tahmina Akter, Nargis Akter, Jahidul Karim, Rajesh Kumar Soothar, Ashutus Singha

“…Although all treatments increased electrical conductivity (EC), the control showed the highest EC value (405.5 µS cm -1). …”
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Robotic Assistance in Simultaneous Bilateral Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 126 Knees Demonstrating Enhanced Radiographic Accuracy and C... by Valentina Rossi, MD, Constant Foissey, MD, Andreas Fontalis, MD, MSc, MRCS, Gabriel Gaggiotti, MD, Stefano Gaggiotti, MD, Elvire Servien, MD, PhD, Sébastien Lustig, MD, PhD

“…Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted involving patients who underwent medial BUKA as a single-stage procedure between April 2016 and January 2022. …”
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TangBi Formula for Painful Diabetic Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled and Parallel‐Group Trial by Xuefei Zhao, Xuedong An, Yashan Cui, Liu Dong, Zhaohui Fang, Zhonghua Zheng, Xinhe Zuo, Huailin Gao, Tianshu Gao, Qing Ni, Fengmei Lian, Xiaolin Tong

“…Secondary outcomes were changes in nerve conduction velocity (NCV) and single clinical signs and symptoms as measured by the visual‐analogue scale (VAS) and Toronto clinical scoring system (TCSS). …”
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The First Comprehensive Examination of Male Morphometrics and the Operational Sex Ratio of the Black Sea Turtle (<i>Chelonia mydas agassizii</i>) Population in Colola, Michoacan, M... by Carlos Delgado-Trejo, Miguel Ángel Reyes-López, David Guillermo Pérez-Ishiwara, Ricardo Lemus-Fernández, Fátima Yedith Camacho-Sánchez, Cutzi Bedolla-Ochoa

“…The assessment of the operational sex ratio was conducted over a multi-year period (2004, 2009, 2017, and 2023). …”
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A machine learning-based radiomics approach for differentiating patellofemoral osteoarthritis from non-patellofemoral osteoarthritis using Q-Dixon MRI by Liangjing Lyu, Jing Ren, Wenjie Lu, Jingyu Zhong, Yang Song, Yongliang Li, Weiwu Yao

“…Feature selection was conducted using analysis of variance, and logistic regression was applied for classification. …”
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