Burden of Myasthenia Gravis in the Czech Republic: Analysis of the Nationwide Patient Registry by Stanislav Voháňka, Aleš Tichopád, Magda Horáková, Jana Junkerová, Michala Jakubíková, Jiří Piťha, Michaela Týblová, Daniela Vlažná, Katarína Breciková, Jacek Cudny, Petr Hájek

“…Abstract Introduction The main goal of this study was to describe the Czech population of patients with MG in terms of demographics, disease characteristics, management approaches, and treatment trends. Methods We selected all patients, both incident and prevalent, who were enrolled in the Czech MyReg registry between August 24, 2015 and November 19, 2021. …”
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Russian Higher School: Forced Distance Learning and Planned Switch to Distance Learning During Pandemic (Experience of Sociological Analysis) by I. A. Aleshkovski, A. T. Gasparishvili, O. V. Krukhmaleva, N. P. Narbut, N. E. Savina

“…The overall uncertainty in the organization of the social life and the enforced and, at times, very contentious steps taken at various levels of management have caused polarization of opinions as to the functioning of all social institutions. …”
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Ecological risk assessment and response prediction caused by LUCC in the central Yunnan Province by Yongdong Zhang, Zisheng Yang, Renyi Yang, Fuhua Liu, Yimei He, Linlin Cao, Jinrong Yang, Jiayi Zhang

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Miniperc percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus retrograde intrarenal surgery in the treatment of juxta uretero-pelvic junction upper ureteric calculi: A prospective, randomized contr... by T. P. Pradhyumna Koushik, Vivek Meyyappan, Nakul Baban Aher, Hariharasudhan Sekar, Gayathri Thiruvengadam, Sriram Krishnamoorthy

“…Objective: To compare the safety and efficacy of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (Miniperc PCNL) and retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in the management of juxta pelvi-ureteric junction (PUJ) calculi, located between 1 and 2 cm from PUJ. …”
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Hybrid Prophet-NAR Model for Short-Term Electricity Load Forecasting by Winita Sulandari, Yudho Yudhanto, Etik Zukhronah, Isnandar Slamet, Hilman Ferdinandus Pardede, Paulo Canas Rodrigues, Muhammad Hisyam Lee

“…Electricity load forecasting is crucial for effective energy management, particularly in minimizing energy production and distribution costs. …”
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A High Resolution Melting Analysis (HRM) PCR assay for the detection and identification of Old World Leishmania species. by Yusr Saadi-Ben Aoun, Hejer Souguir, Hamed Chouaieb, Mongia Kraiem, Insaf Bel Hadj Ali, Ahmed S Chakroun, Florian Noguier, Akila Fathallah-Mili, David Piquemal, Ikram Guizani

“…Its integration into molecular diagnostic algorithms for CL or in eco-epidemiological studies holds promise for improving disease management and control.…”
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Automatic Segmentation of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm From Computed Tomography Angiography Using a Patch-Based Dilated UNet Model by Merjulah Roby, Juan C. Restrepo, Haehwan Park, Satish C. Muluk, Mark K. Eskandari, Seungik Baek, Ender A. Finol

“…Through the integration of advanced deep learning architectures and the precision of NURBS for segmentation refinement, coupled with the fast processing time and accurate segmentation, the the proposed model represents a promising clinical tool that can be used in the clinical management of AAAs.…”
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Towards a net-zero healthcare system in Kenya: Stakeholder perspectives on opportunities, challenges and priorities by Iris Martine Blom, Melvine Anyango Otieno, Susannah Mayhew, Neil Spicer, Andy Haines, Sarah Whitmee

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Pursuit on the plane by objects moving away from the trajectory of defending object, with simulation of detection area by A. А. Dubanov, T. V. Ausheev

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Move to improve - Prescribing physical activity and deprescribing paracetamol for low back pain: Protocol for a hybrid type III feasibility study by David Roberts, Paulo H Ferreira, Josielli Comachio, Paula R Beckenkamp, Thomas Patterson, Mark Halliday, Emma Kwan-Yee Ho

“…Introduction People experiencing low back pain (LBP) could potentially benefit from multimedia educational resources that integrate self-management strategies and improve awareness of the benefits of staying active and about medications that offer limited benefits, such as paracetamol. …”
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Changes in patterns of plastic surgery emergencies at a level I trauma center in India during the COVID-19 pandemic by Veena Singh, Ansarul Haq, Sarsij Sharma, Sanjeev Kumar, Aditya Kumar, Amarjeet Kumar, Neeraj Kumar, Anil Kumar

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has also led to changes in the plastic and reconstructive management of emergency cases, including those due to road traffic accidents. …”
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Successful ventilation through a Rüsch intubation guide catheter in severe laryngotracheal stenosis by Victoria Van Regemorter, Arnaud Potié, Sandra Schmitz, Jean-Louis Scholtes, Laurent Veevaete, Michel Van Boven

“…Conclusions We suggest an effective and reliable method using a Rüsch flexible intubation guide catheter for airway management in patients suffering from laryngotracheal stenosis in the setting of tracheal repair surgery.…”
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Single-cell transcriptomics of bronchoalveolar lavage during PRRSV infection with different virulence by Byeonghwi Lim, Seung-Chai Kim, Hwan-Ju Kim, Jae-Hwan Kim, Young-Jun Seo, Chiwoong Lim, Yejee Park, Sunirmal Sheet, Dahye Kim, Do-Hwan Lim, Kyeongsoon Park, Kyung-Tai Lee, Won-Il Kim, Jun-Mo Kim

“…Abstract Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) causes significant economic losses in the global swine industry due to its high genetic diversity and different virulence levels, which complicate disease management and vaccine development. This study evaluated longitudinal changes in the immune cell composition of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and the clinical outcomes across PRRSV strains with varying virulence, using techniques including single-cell transcriptomics. …”
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Assessment of Confidence Levels of Undergraduate Senior Dental Students and Interns’ During Endodontic Treatment Procedures in a Sample From Saudi Arabia by Madfa AA, Almansour MI, Al‑Zubaidi SM, Almohefer SA, Alajlan SS, Alsaleh MK, Alanazi YA, Alajlan AS

“…There were no statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) observed in the self-confidence levels related to the management of various indications between the two groups.Conclusion: The level of confidence pertaining to endodontic treatment among the participants is deemed satisfactory. …”
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“We need workable micronutrient data!”: a qualitative study assessing the need for integrated micronutrient data to support evidence-based decisions by Indian food system stakehold... by Rupinder Sahota, Jaswant S. Khokhar, Aakash Deep, Aakash Deep, Katherine P. Adams, Arindam Das, E. Louise Ander, E. Louise Ander, Edward J. M. Joy, Edward J. M. Joy

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The Health‐Related Quality of Life Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on People Living with Multiple Sclerosis and the General Population: A Comparative Study Utilizing the EQ‐5D‐5L w... by Glen J. Henson, Ingrid van derMei, Bruce V. Taylor, Suzi B. Claflin, Andrew J. Palmer, Gang Chen, Julie A. Campbell

“…Differences would have implications for crises/pandemic management policies. This study aimed to compare the prevalence and health‐related quality of life impact of COVID‐19‐related adversity (such as deteriorations in mental or physical health) in PwMS and the general population. …”
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Can CT Image Reconstruction Parameters Impact the Predictive Value of Radiomics Features in Grading Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Neoplasms? by Florent Tixier, Felipe Lopez-Ramirez, Alejandra Blanco, Mohammad Yasrab, Ammar A. Javed, Linda C. Chu, Elliot K. Fishman, Satomi Kawamoto

“…The WHO grading of pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PanNENs) is essential in patient management and an independent prognostic factor for patient survival. …”
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Profile of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Patients at Dr. M. Djamil Central Public Hospital from 2018-2022 by Inasa Faiza Akbar, Roni Eka Sahputra, Eka Fithra Elfi, Rizki Rahmadian, Dina Arfiani Rusjdi, Nelmi Silvia

“…Most LSS patients in this study were managed both conservatively and operatively (70.5%). …”
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Estimating residential building material demand for Ahmedabad 2050 and its impact on CO2 emissions by Chaitali Trivedi, Minal Pathak, Bhargav Adhvaryu

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Direct MALDI-TOF MS-based method for rapid identification of microorganisms and antibiotic susceptibility testing in urine specimens by Fouad Assi, Brahim Jabri, Lamia Melalka, Yassine Sekhsokh, Mimoun Zouhdi

“…Conclusion: Direct identification using MALDI-TOF MS can improve UTI management by enabling faster pathogen identification and targeted treatments, potentially reducing antibiotic resistance. …”
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