Prediction accuracy of discrete choice experiments in health-related research: a systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Ying Zhang, Thi Quynh Anh Ho, Fern Terris-Prestholt, Matthew Quaife, Esther de Bekker-Grob, Peter Vickerman, Jason J. Ong

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Critical signals for grassland desertification prediction in the transition zone between desert and typical steppe in InnerMongolia, China by Baoping Meng, Zhuoyan Jin, Jin Chen, Yili Kuang, Shuhua Yi, Yanyan Lv, Jinrong Li

“…Our studies concluded that LPI and PARA could be considered as early warning signals of grassland desertification in transition zone, and provided scientific basics for grassland management in arid and semi-arid areas.…”
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Ambient air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias: a global study between 1990 and 2019 by Cui Guo, Dongze Wu, Jun Yang, Xingcheng Lu, Xiang Yan Chen, Jun Ma, Changqing Lin, Alexis K. H. Lau, Yingzhao Jin, Ruiyun Li, Shenjing He

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Transmission Failure Prediction Using AI and Structural Modeling Informed by Distribution Outages by Sita Nyame, William O. Taylor, William Hughes, Mingguo Hong, Marika Koukoula, Feifei Yang, Aaron Spaulding, Xiaochuan Luo, Slava Maslennikov, Diego Cerrai

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Preparation of Nutmeg Gel and Evaluation of its Efficacy as Local Drug Delivery in Stage II Grade A Periodontitis Patients: A Prospective Interventional Study by Vazeeha Afrin Syed, AS Pavithra, Arvina Rajasekar, Rajeshkumar Shanmugam

“…Aim: To prepare nutmeg gel and to assess its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities, and its effectiveness as a locally delivered drug in the management of stage II grade A periodontitis. Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted in Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. …”
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Effect of Lamotrigine on Refractory Epilepsy: Clinical Outcomes and EEG Changes by Li Z, Wu P, Chen Q, Tong X, Yang Q

“…., Internal Medicine, Shijiazhuang, 050000, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Neurology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Baoding, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zheng Li, Email lizheng741789@163.comBackground: Refractory epilepsy poses significant challenges in clinical management due to its resistance to standard antiepileptic therapies, necessitating the exploration of more effective treatment regimens. …”
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Combining UAS LiDAR, Sonar, and Radar Altimetry for River Hydraulic Characterization by Monica Coppo Frias, Alexander Rietz Vesterhauge, Daniel Haugård Olesen, Filippo Bandini, Henrik Grosen, Sune Yde Nielsen, Peter Bauer-Gottwein

“…The use of UAS hydrometry can enhance river management, with cost-effective surveys offering large coverage and high-resolution data, which are fundamental in flood risk assessment, especially in areas that difficult to access. …”
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Peripheral blood cell counts as predictors of immune-related adverse events in cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xinyu Zhang, Bei Zhang, Danfei Li, Yunchao Yang, Sen Lin, Ruiqi Zhao, Yijia Li, Lisheng Peng

“…Due to the variability in the frequency and severity of irAEs, clinical management faces a significant challenge in balancing antitumor efficacy with the risk of irAEs. …”
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Variations in Water Stress and Its Driving Factors in the Yellow River Basin by Haodong Lyu, Jianmin Qiao, Gonghuan Fang, Wenting Liang, Zidong Tang, Furong Lv, Qin Zhang, Zewei Qiu, Gengning Huang

“…This study provides a reference framework for developing a water resources assessment index system in the Yellow River Basin and supports regional water resources management and industrial structure planning.…”
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GLP‐1 Receptor Agonists Alleviate Diabetic Kidney Injury via β‐Klotho‐Mediated Ferroptosis Inhibition by Shasha Tian, Saijun Zhou, Weixi Wu, Yao lin, Tongdan Wang, Haizhen Sun, A‐Shan‐Jiang A‐Ni‐Wan, Yaru Li, Chongyang Wang, Xiaogang Li, Pei Yu, Yanjun Zhao

“…This work highlights the potential of GLP‐1RAs and KLB targeting as promising therapeutic approaches for DKD management.…”
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Association between renal mean perfusion pressure and prognosis in patients with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury: insights from the MIMIC IV database by Yipeng Fang, Aizhen Dou, Hui Xie, Yunfei Zhang, Weiwei Zhu, Yingjin Zhang, Caifeng Li, Yanchao Su, Ying Gao, Keliang Xie

“…Early monitoring of MPP trends offers critical insights into renal perfusion management, potentially improving outcomes in SA-AKI.…”
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Relationship between BMI, indicators of lipid metabolism and diabetic neuropathy: a Mendelian randomization study by Yuanyuan Jia, Guanying Liu, Xuesong Li, Lijun Duan, Lifeng Zhao

“…Employing a MR approach, it highlights BMI as a predictive factor for DN progression, providing insights into potential risk management strategies. Results IVW analysis showed that BMI (P = 0.033, OR = 2.53, 95% CI 1.08–5.96) and triglycerides level (P = 0.593, OR = 1.11, 95% CI 0.77–1.60) were positively associated with the initiation of DN, indicating that the values of BMI and triglycerides are potentially the risk factors in DN development. …”
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How to build a framework to establish a patient research partner network in rheumatology research: a report of a 2-year implementation project by Maarten de Wit, Oliver Distler, Cosimo Bruni, Anna-Maria Hoffmann-Vold, Muriel Elhai, Rucsandra Dobrota, Adrian Ciurea, Caroline Ospelt, Raphael Micheroli, Dania Diem, Stefan Dudli, Kristina Buerki, Stacey Grealis, Melpomeni Toitou, Silke Ludwig, Chantal Britt, Florian Klett, Isabelle Steeb, Tanja Maletic, Andreas Eisenring, Penelope Jane Timpert-Argust, Eva Camarillo-Retamosa

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Associations between media parenting practices and early adolescent consumption of R-rated movies and mature-rated video games by Jason M. Nagata, Karen Li, Shirley S. Sui, Jonanne Talebloo, Christopher D. Otmar, Iris Yuefan Shao, Orsolya Kiss, Kyle T. Ganson, Alexander Testa, Jinbo He, Fiona C. Baker

“…These findings highlight the importance of intentional and thoughtful parental strategies in managing children’s media consumption effectively.…”
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Balancing Requirement Statements, Features and Technology Development Using QFD in Indigenous Macro Products in the Aviation Industry by Mahdi Googerdchian, Mohsen Asadi, Seyed ziaodin Ghazizadeh Fard, Soheil Imamian

“…In this research, the researchers faced with challenges due to the lack of familiarity with the elites or complete and sufficient research and training of the elites and managers of the country's research and defence industries. …”
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Challenges and Opportunities for Data Sharing Related to Artificial Intelligence Tools in Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Review and Case Study From Tha... by Aprajita Kaushik, Capucine Barcellona, Nikita Kanumoory Mandyam, Si Ying Tan, Jasper Tromp

“…The most important data-sharing challenges were unreliable internet connectivity, lack of equipment, poor staff and management motivation, uneven resource distribution, and ethical concerns. …”
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Using stated-preferences methods to develop a summary metric to determine successful treatment of children with a surgical condition: a study protocol by Nigel Hall, Marian Knight, Nick Lansdale, Lisa Hinton, Charles Opondo, Simon Kenny, Stefano Giuliani, John Buckell, Oliver Rivero-Arias, Kokila Lakhoo, Alexander Macdonald, Crispin Jenkinson, Benjamin Allin, Rema Ramakrishnan, Gregor Walker, Timothy Bradnock, Karolina Kuberska, Benjamin M Craig, Goher Ayman, Anna May Long, Joanne Shepherd

“…Introduction Wide variation in the management of key paediatric surgical conditions in the UK has likely resulted in outcomes for some children being worse than they could be. …”
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The Effects of Statin Dose, Lipophilicity, and Combination of Statins plus Ezetimibe on Circulating Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis o... by Tannaz Jamialahmadi, Fatemeh Baratzadeh, Željko Reiner, Luis E. Simental-Mendía, Suowen Xu, Andrey V. Susekov, Raul D. Santos, Amirhossein Sahebkar

“…Statins are the drugs of choice for decreasing LDL-C and are used for the prevention and management of ASCVD. Guidelines recommend that subjects with high and very high ASCVD risk should be treated with high-intensity statins or a combination of high-intensity statins and ezetimibe. …”
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Health-Related Quality of Life and Its Influencing Factors in Patients with Hepatitis B: A Cross-Sectional Assessment in Southeastern China by Ping Chen, Fen Zhang, Yiqun Shen, Yubo Cai, Chaolei Jin, Yan Li, Mingmin Tu, Weizhen Zhang, Yu Wang, Shi-Feng Zhang, Jiangyun Wang, Lanjuan Li

“…Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important aspect in the management of patients with hepatitis B (HB), which remains a serious health problem in China. …”
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Establishment of an indirect ELISA method for detecting bovine coronavirus antibodies based on N protein by Qiang Liu, Xiaoxia Niu, Lingling Jiang, Gang Zhang, Pu Wang, Sinong Zhang, Weifeng Gao, Huichen Guo, Huichen Guo, Yujiong Wang, Yong Li

“…Infection with the virus can result in hemorrhagic diarrhea, decreased milk production, and potentially fatal outcomes in cattle, leading to considerable economic repercussions for the cattle industry. Efficient management of BCoV relies on swift and precise detection techniques. …”
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