Demographics, Clinical, and Microbiological Characteristics of Men with Urethritis in Cyprus by Hakan Evren, Emine Ünal Evren, Çetin Volkan Öztekin

“…U. urealyticum dominates male urethritis in Cyprus, yet many individuals have no detectable microorganisms. Future studies should focus on developing more comprehensive quantitative molecular diagnostic methods with determined cycle threshold values to shed light on the pathogenic roles of commensal microorganisms.…”
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META-ANALYSIS: SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA CASES ARISING FROM MORBUS HANSEN IN DR. SITANALA CENTRAL HOSPITAL (2011-2021) by Francisca Victoria, Sweety Pribadi

“…Conclusion: Examining the clinical profile of these patients helps healthcare providers identify specific characteristics associated with this condition, further research with more comprehensive data is necessary to ensure accuracy. Future studies could also explore potential connections between hypertension, anemia, and squamous cell carcinoma arising from Morbus Hansen.…”
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Successful management of refractory epilepsy in creatine transporter deficiency with cannabidiol and clobazam: A case report by Maria Borrell‐Pichot, Carmen Fons, Susana Boronat, Alba Sierra‐Marcos

“…This calls for more extensive research and suggests a possible role for CBD in cerebral creatine metabolism and transport and valuable option for future studies. Plain Language Summary Creatine transporter deficiency (CRTR‐D) is a rare genetic disorder causing mental, behavioral, and movement problems. …”
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TRIPOD statement: a preliminary pre-post analysis of reporting and methods of prediction models by Gary S Collins, Karel G M Moons, Lotty Hooft, Ewout W Steyerberg, Pauline Heus, Merel van Diepen, Friedo W Dekker, Amir H Zamanipoor Najafabadi, Chava L Ramspek, Wilco C Peul

“…Long-term effects of the TRIPOD statement publication should be evaluated in future studies.…”
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Plastome characterization and its phylogenetic implications on Lithocarpus (Fagaceae) by Lifang Yang, Shoujun Zhang, Chunya Wu, Xiaolong Jiang, Min Deng

“…The prevalence of cytonuclear discordance in Lithocarpus and other Fagaceae genera suggests that ancient introgression, incomplete lineage sorting, and asymmetrical seed- and pollen-mediated geneflow might contribute to this discordance. Future studies are essential to test these hypotheses and further elucidate the divergence patterns of this unique Asian evergreen lineage.…”
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Predicting loss of independence among geriatric patients following gastrointestinal surgery by Michaela R. Cunningham, Christopher L. Cramer, Ruyun Jin, Florence E. Turrentine, Victor M. Zaydfudim

“…The applicability of this scoring tool to additional surgical sub-specialties and external validation should be explored in future studies.…”
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Prediction models used in the progression of chronic kidney disease: A scoping review. by David K E Lim, James H Boyd, Elizabeth Thomas, Aron Chakera, Sawitchaya Tippaya, Ashley Irish, Justin Manuel, Kim Betts, Suzanne Robinson

“…There needs to be increased investment in a more consistent and reproducible approach for future studies looking to develop risk prediction models for CKD progression.…”
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Defining Radiation Belt Enhancement Events Based on Probability Distributions by Geoffrey D. Reeves, Elizabeth M. Vandegriff, Jonathan T. Niehof, Steven K. Morley, Gregory S. Cunningham, Michael G. Henderson, Brian A. Larsen

“…We also provide a catalog of start and stop times of moderate, strong, and intense events that can be used for future studies.…”
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Future directions of spiritual care where spiritual care providers do not exist: a qualitative study by Nattawan Meeprasertsagool, Patiphat Anuraktham, Arthit Chaithanasarn, Itthipon Wongprom

“…The S.P.I.R.I.T. model offers a framework for addressing current gaps, which could facilitate Thailand’s palliative care system in better meeting the spiritual needs of patients. Future studies should focus on establishing spiritual care education in palliative care, especially in resource-limited countries, and addressing local contextual obstacles.…”
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Reliability of Ultrasound Based Compressibility of the Lower Leg Anterior Tibial Muscle Compartment in Healthy Volunteers by Kay van Heeswijk, Daniëlle Spek, Jesse Muijsenberg, Loes Janssen, Michiel Winkes, Adwin R. Hoogeveen, Marc Scheltinga

“… # Conclusion Ultrasound based anterior tibial muscle compressibility measurements have moderate inter-observer reliability and excellent intra-observer reliability if the interosseous membrane is used as internal landmark. Future studies are aimed to test muscle compressibility after exercise and in CECS…”
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Effects of modified reverse sural neurocutaneous flap repair on wound healing in patients with soft tissue defects of the foot and ankle by Shun Hong Luo, Yong Ping Li, Man Hua Liu, Yu Xie, Jian Li, Hao Yu, Chun Hua He

“…This method has demonstrated favorable patient outcomes and presents a promising avenue for future studies and clinical practice.…”
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Expert decision-making in clinicians: An auto-analytic ethnographic study of operational decision-making in urgent care. by Nicola Irvine, Robert Van Der Meer, Itamar Megiddo

“…They also have implications for methodological approaches in future studies of expert clinical decision-making, developing artificial expert systems, and clinician training.…”
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Retrospective Analysis of Ventriculitis in External Ventricular Drains by Stephen Albano, Blake Berman, Glenn Fischberg, Javed Siddiqi, Bolin Liu, Yasir Khan, Atif Zafar, Syed A. Quadri, Mudassir Farooqui

“…Selection should include considerations for antibiotic stewardship and cost effectiveness. Future studies should also utilize clinical and CSF profile criteria in addition to positive CSF cultures for identifying ventriculitis to prevent line colonization from classification as ventriculitis in analysis.…”
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Development and internal validation of prognostic models for event-free survival in newly diagnosed Ewing sarcoma patients based on routinely collected clinical characteristics fro... by Richard Riley, BERNADETTE BRENNAN, Kym Snell, Piers Gaunt, Laura Kirton

“…The results from this study will be published in peer-reviewed journals to act as a benchmark for future studies.Trial registration number EudraCT number 2012-002107-17. …”
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Psychometric analysis of the three item loneliness scale in the Czech Republic by Zdenek Meier, Lukas Novak, Jakub Helvich, Patrik Licka, Peter Tavel

“…Its brevity makes it a practical option for researchers and clinicians seeking to measure loneliness time-efficiently. Future studies should explore how adding new items could increase the measurement precision of the TILS.…”
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Effects of Self-Care Education on Self-Neglect Among Older Adults by Fereshteh Davoodi, Shahzad Pashaeypoor, Mehrnoosh Partovirad, Farshad Sharifi, Nasrin Nikpeyma

“…Conclusion: Self-care education addressing various dimensions—physical, psychological-emotional, social, and spiritual—can serve as an effective, accessible, and cost-effective strategy for preventing and reducing self-neglect among older adults in care centers and hospitals. Future studies should consider larger populations and diverse cultural contexts to develop comprehensive clinical guidelines for preventing self-neglect.…”
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Herbal supplements in Jordan: a cross-sectional survey of pharmacists’ perspectives and knowledge by Abdallah Y Naser, Michael Heinrich, Banaz Jalil, Jose M Prieto

“…Pharmacists need enhanced education to provide objective and evidence-based information on the benefits–risks of herbal medicines. Future studies need to be carried out to confirm whether our findings are transferable to other Middle Eastern countries.…”
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Reproductive strategies in loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta: polyandry and polygyny in a Southwest Atlantic rookery by Laís Amorim, Lara Chieza, Jake A. Lasala, Sarah de Souza Alves Teodoro, Wesley D. Colombo, Ana Carolina Barcelos, Paula Rodrigues Lopes Guimarães, João Luiz Guedes da Fonseca, Ana Claudia Jorge Marcondes, Alexsandro Santos, Sarah Vargas

“…This research establishes a crucial database for future studies in Brazil, with a focus on the BSR of the Southwest Atlantic subpopulation, offering essential insights for developing effective management strategies for this vulnerable population.…”
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Measurements and Modeling of the Responses of VLF Transmitter Signals to X‐Class Solar Flares at the Great Wall Station in Antarctica by Wei Xu, Xudong Gu, Binbin Ni, Shiwei Wang, Zhe Yang, Wen Cheng, Ze‐Jun Hu, Fang He, Bin Li, Xiang‐Cai Chen, Jian‐Jun Liu, Hong‐Qiao Hu

“…The present set of numerical models can be thus utilized in future studies to improve the nowcasting capability of VLF sensing technique for monitoring solar flares, as well as the accuracy of GNSS navigation/positioning during solar flares.…”
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Addressing inter individual variability in CSF levels of brain derived proteins across neurodegenerative diseases by Sára Mravinacová, Sofia Bergström, Jennie Olofsson, Nerea Gómez de San José, Sarah Anderl-Straub, Janine Diehl-Schmid, Klaus Fassbender, Klaus Fliessbach, Holger Jahn, Johannes Kornhuber, G. Bernhard Landwehrmeyer, Martin Lauer, Johannes Levin, Albert C. Ludolph, Johannes Prudlo, Anja Schneider, Matthias L. Schroeter, Jens Wiltfang, Petra Steinacker, FTLD Consortium, Markus Otto, Peter Nilsson, Anna Månberg

“…Overall, our findings suggest that accounting for inter-individual variability is crucial in future studies to improve the identification and performance of relevant biomarkers. …”
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