Efficacy of Weekly Split versus Single Doses of Ergocalciferol on Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D among Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis: A Randomized Controlled Tri... by Naowanit Nata, Jessada Kanchanasinitth, Pamila Tasanavipas, Ouppatham Supasyndh, Bancha Satirapoj

“…A randomized study was conducted among patients on CAPD with vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency (25(OH)D < 30 ng/mL). …”
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Investigation of malaria vectors Anopheles in non-endemic areas of Thailand: in proximity to workplaces housing foreign migrant workers by Nurhadi Eko Firmansyah, Thaksaporn Thongseesuksai, Thidarut Boonmars, Porntip Laummaunwai

“…To distinguish the Barbirostris complex, multiplex PCR based on ITS-2 sequences was conducted. Out of the 201 specimens examined, 153 (76.1%) as Anopheles campestris, 36 (17.9%) as Anopheles wejchoochotei, and 12 (6%) as Anopheles dissidens. …”
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Dimensions of suffering and the need for palliative care: experiences and expectations of patients living with cancer and diabetes and their caregivers in Mexico – a qualitative st... by Svetlana V Doubova, Ingrid Patricia Martinez-Vega, Felicia Knaul, Afsan Bhadelia, Diana Pérez-Moran, Nancy García-Cervantes

“…This study examines SHS and palliative care from the point of view of patients with cancer and diabetes and their caregivers.Design A qualitative descriptive study based on in-depth telephone interviews was conducted between August 2021 and February 2022. Data were analysed through inductive thematic analysis.Participants Overall, 20 patients with end-stage cancer, 13 patients with diabetes and 35 family caregivers were interviewed individually.Setting Participants were recruited from two family medicine clinics and a pain clinic in Mexico City.Results Seven themes emerged: (1) suffering as a multifaceted phenomenon, (2) diversity in perceptions of suffering, (3) different coping strategies, (4) need and perceived importance of relief from suffering, (5) barriers to accessing services to relieve suffering, (6) demand for the health sector’s active and humane role in addressing suffering and (7) preferences and need for comprehensive care for relief from suffering. …”
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Long-acting reversible and permanent contraceptives utilization and its associated factors among married women who desire no more children in Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis. by Nuhamin Tesfa Tsega, Wondimnew Mersha Biset, Getie Mihret Aragaw, Saron Abeje Abiy, Tilahun Nega Godana, Abera Dessie Dagnaw, Gashaw Awoke Haile, Daniel Gashaneh Belay, Berihun Agegn Mengistie

“…A multi-level logistic regression analysis was conducted to consider the hierarchal nature of the demographic and health survey data. …”
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Assessment of Nutritional Status in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Before Radiotherapy: A Single-center, Cross-sectional Study by Susetyowati SUSETYOWATI, Fuadiyah Nila KURNIASARI, Amalia Sarah SHOLIKHATI, Mardiah HARDIANTI, Ericko EKAPUTRA

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study with 78 subjects was conducted at the General Hospital Dr. Sardjito Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in 2022. …”
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Reasons, associated factors, and attitudes toward breastfeeding mothers’ use of complementary medicine products: a study from Türkiye by Demet Deniz Bilgin, Nalan Karabayir, Hatice Bilge Çetinkaya, Aybüke Kacir, Özlem Öçal, Mine Başibüyük, Övgü Büke

“…Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered, anonymous online survey between 17 December 2023 and 17 March 2024. …”
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Dietary Diversity among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Aleta Wondo District, Southern Ethiopia by Karisa Dafursa, Samson Gebremedhin

“…A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in rural Aleta Wondo in February 2016. Multistage sampling was employed to recruit 502 children aged 6–23 months. …”
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Minimizing Seam Lines in UAV Multispectral Image Mosaics Utilizing Irradiance, Vignette, and BRDF by Hoyong Ahn, Chansol Kim, Seungchan Lim, Cheonggil Jin, Jinsu Kim, Chuluong Choi

“…We installed a calibrated reference tarp (CRT) in the center of the collection area and conducted three types of flights (BRDF, vignette, and validation) to measure the irradiance, radiance, and reflectance—which are essential for irradiance correction—using a custom reflectance box (ROX). …”
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Association between triglyceride-glucose index and all-cause mortality in critically ill patients with acute myocardial infarction: analysis of the MIMIC-IV database by Xin Su, Yujing Zhou, Jie Chang, Xin Zhao, Haiyu Li, Haiqiang Sang

“…Our research analyzed the correlation between the TyG index and the risk of mortality in patients with AMI, in order to evaluate the influence of the TyG index on the prognosis of this population.Methods1205 ICU patients with AMI were analyzed in this retrospective cohort analysis, and the necessary data were obtained from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV (MIMIC-IV) database. The study conducted Kaplan-Meier analysis to compare all-cause mortality rates across four groups of patients. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Multi-point Corona Discharge Characteristics in Thunderstorms by Xu Dewang, Tan Yongbo

“…In order to study characteristics of multi-points corona discharge in thunderstorm environments, a two-dimensional time-varying corona discharge model is used to simulate the process of multi-point corona discharge, and sensitivity tests are conducted. Results show that, within a certain space, as the number of points increases, the total corona charge released by points gradually increases, and when the number of points increases to a certain level, the total corona charge remains basically unchanged. …”
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The Role of Probiotics in Managing Glucose Homeostasis in Adults with Prediabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Chao Sun, Qingyin Liu, Xiaona Ye, Ronghua Li, Miaomiao Meng, Xingjun Han

“…A comprehensive literature search of the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases was conducted through August 2022 to assess the impact of probiotics on blood glucose, lipid, and inflammatory markers in adults with prediabetes. …”
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Interpretable machine learning models for predicting skip metastasis in cN0 papillary thyroid cancer based on clinicopathological and elastography radiomics features by Xiaohua Yao, Mingming Tang, Min Lu, Jie Zhou, Debin Yang

“…Our study aims to develop and validate a machine learning (ML) model that combines elastography radiomics with clinicopathological data to predict pre-surgical SLNM risk in cN0 PTC patients with increased risk of lymph node metastasis (LNM), improving their treatment strategies.MethodsOur study conducted a retrospective analysis of 485 newly diagnosed primary PTC patients, divided into training and external validation cohorts. …”
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Hemoglobin-to-red blood cell distribution width ratio as a protective factor against coronary artery disease: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES (2011-2018) by Xin-Da Wang, Chaoya Li, Jia Hu, Fen Cao, Li Zhu, Yongzhi Zhu, Zhongzheng Wen, Jun Liu

“…While the hemoglobin-to-red blood cell distribution width ratio (HRR), an indicator of inflammation, has been linked to various diseases, its association with CAD is not well established.MethodsWe conducted an analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning from 2011 to 2018. …”
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Factors that shape the integration of HIV and TB services in Zomba District, Malawi by Alex F. Maseko, Adam Silumbwe, Patricia Maritim, Margarate N. Munakampe, Griphin Baxter Chirambo, Choolwe Jacobs, Joseph M. Zulu

“…A total (n = 31) of semistructured interviews were conducted. Healthcare providers (n = 12), program coordinators (n = 4), and recipients of care (n = 15) involved in the delivery of HIV and TB services were purposefully included. …”
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Perceptions et attitudes vis à vis de l’utilisation du préservatif chez les étudiants camerounais [Perceptions and attitudes towards condom use among cameroonian students] by Jean Pierre Mbame, Adolf Mote, Fernand Félix Kammoe-Youdom, Mouliom Adeline Mayoughoud, Théophile Mpaba Minkad, Patrick Monfils Ngomba, Denise Ovassa, Angèle Nganga

“…Group interviews were conducted with 72 students. Results- Participants identified: a) four advantages of condom use and eightdisadvantages of condom use; b) five groups of people whowouldapprove of condom use and four groups of people whowoulddisapprove of condom use; c) sevenfactorsthatwouldfacilitate condom use and six factorsthatwould not facilitate condom use. …”
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Trends in views of democracy and society and support for political violence in the USA, 2022–2024: findings from a nationally representative survey by Garen J. Wintemute, Andrew Crawford, Elizabeth A. Tomsich, Veronica A. Pear

“…Wave 3 of the survey was conducted May 23-June 14, 2024; invitations to participate were sent to all respondents to prior waves who remained in KnowledgePanel. …”
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von Willebrand factor polymorphism (rs1063856) as a risk factor for portal vein thrombosis in chronic liver diseases by Isis Samy Bedira, Olfat M. Hendy, Moones Abdelaal, Ashraf A. Basuni, Asma Ebrahim Gaber Koshoo, Alzhraa Alkhatib, Sally S. Mandour

“…Tests for liver and renal function, coagulation profile, complete blood count, hepatitis virus markers, and vWF:Ag level were conducted. The identification of the vWF gene polymorphism (rs1063856) was assessed using real-time PCR. …”
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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2) and Cytomegalovirus (CMV) among Women with Macerated Stillbirth: A Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study from Mwanza, Tanzania by Helmut A. Nyawale, Elieza Chibwe, Fridolin Mujuni, Lidya Maiga, Albert Silvin, Alda Ester Chongo, Bertrand Msemwa, Vitus Silago, Mtebe Majigo, Doreen Kamori, Stephen E. Mshana, Mariam M. Mirambo

“…A cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted involving 279 women with macerated stillbirth between July and August 2018 at different health facilities in Mwanza, Tanzania. …”
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BIOMECHANICAL EVALUATIONS OF IMPLANTO-PROSTHETIC RESTORATIONS by Resmerita Andreea, Cretu Cosmin Ionut, Scheuleac Alexandra, Agop-Forna Doriana, Adam Eduard, Forna Norina

“…Materials and methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published between 2000 and 2024 was conducted. Databases searched included PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. …”
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High Incidence of Refeeding Syndrome during the Transition from F75 to Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Feeds among Children 6 to 59 Months with Severe Acute Malnutrition at the Pediatric... by Wani Muzeyi, Teddy Ochieng Andra, Lorraine Oriokot, Victor Musiime

“…This study aims to determine the incidence and factors associated with refeeding syndrome in the transition phase when treating children aged 6 to 59 months with severe acute malnutrition at the Mwanamugimu Nutritional Unit, Mulago. Methods. We conducted a prospective cohort study at the Mwanamugimu Nutritional Unit of Mulago National Referral Hospital. …”
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