Developing a comprehensive inventory to define harm reduction housing by Sofia Zaragoza, Joseph Silcox, Sabrina Rapisarda, Charlie Summers, Patricia Case, Clara To, Avik Chatterjee, Alexander Y. Walley, Miriam Komaromy, Traci C Green

“…This study sought to address this gap by cataloging the common features of Boston’s HRH sites to generate a comprehensive inventory tool for evaluating implementation of harm reduction strategies at transitional housing locations. Methods We collected data between June and September 2023 and included semi-structured qualitative interviews with HRH staff (n = 19), ethnographic observations and photos at six HRH sites. …”
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A Nomogram Based on Circulating Inflammatory Factors for Predicting Prognosis of Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients by Wang M, Yue X, Ding Y, Cai Z, Xiao H, Huang H, He J

“…Nevertheless, whether specific inflammation-related markers have prognostic value for MM patients remains elusive.Patients and methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 452 newly diagnosed MM (NDMM) patients treated in our center from May 2013 to June 2022. …”
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Electroacupuncture Regulates Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction by Decreasing Corticotropin-Releasing Factor in a Rat Model of IBS by Ying Chen, Yan Zhao, Dan-ni Luo, Hui Zheng, Ying Li, Si-yuan Zhou

“…We aim to explore the mechanism of electroacupuncture (EA) in the dual regulation of disorders of gut-brain interaction. Methods. A rat model of IBS was generated by chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS). …”
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Influence of cardiovascular health behaviors and factors on the incidence of hypertension in young and middle-aged population by Yan Lei, Li Ying, Wang Jiangang, Yang Pingting

“…Objective Aims to investigate the effects of these ideal cardiovascular health behaviors and factors on the incidence of hypertension in young and middle-aged populations. Methods A cohort of 5 372 employed individuals who underwent annual health examinations at The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University between 2015 and 2016 was selected for the study. …”
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Management strategies for the efficient energy production of brackish water desalination to ensure reliability, cost reduction, and sustainability by A. Bdour, A. Hejab, L. Almakhadmeh, M. Hawa

“…This study aims to evaluate and enhance energy requirements, energy efficiency, and the economic feasibility of the Hashemite University photovoltaic brackish water reverse osmosis desalination plant at Hashemite University.METHODS: This study’s aims were achieved by conducting an energy audit and detailed assessment to identify the energy efficiency considerations that should be integrated into the facility’s planning, management, and operation strategies. …”
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Intranasal Administration of the Combination of Dextro-Ketamine and Dexmedetomidine for Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathic Pain in Rats by Sudo SZ, Montagnoli TL, Dematté BE, Santos AD, Trachez MM, Gubert F, Mendez-Otero R, Zapata-Sudo G

“…Therefore, it is necessary to identify new therapeutic approaches to improve the quality of life of diabetic patients.Methods: This work evaluated the antinociceptive effect of intranasal administration of the combination of dextro-ketamine (keta), a non-competitive glutamatergic receptor antagonist, and dexmedetomidine (DEX), a selective alpha2-adrenergic agonist, in rats with neuropathic pain induced by streptozotocin-DM.Results: The thermal hyperalgesia and mechanical allodynia observed in DM model are reduced with the intranasal administration of the combination of keta and DEX (200 + 0.10 μg/kg) after 3 days of treatment. …”
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Efficacy of non-invasive brain stimulation interventions on cognitive impairment: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials by Minmin Wu, Wenjing Song, Xue Wang, Lili Teng, Jinting Li, Jiongliang Zhang, Xinyue Li, Donghui Yu, Huanhuan Jia, Binhan Wang, Qiang Tang, Luwen Zhu

“…By comparing our findings to recent reviews and clinical guidelines, we highlight how this study addresses current limitations in the literature, provides a more holistic perspective on NIBS interventions, and guides future research and clinical practice. Methods We searched four databases from inception to May 15, 2024, reviewing SRMAs that analyzed the effects of NIBS. …”
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Impact of porcelain aorta on outcomes in transfemoral aortic valve implantation (TAVI) with balloon-expandable valves by Bernhard Schieffer, Thomas Kuntze, Tamer Owais, Philipp Lauten, Julian Kreutz, Lisa C Costello-Boerrigter, Mathias Schreiber, Guido Boerrigter, Christian Albert, Mohammad El Garhy, Björn Göbel, Harald Lapp, Birgit Markus

“…Our aim was to compare outcomes, including stroke and mortality, in well-matched patients with and without PA who received BEV during transfemoral TAVI procedures.Methods Consecutive patients undergoing TAVI were entered into a registry. …”
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Whether the Indications for Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Should Continue to Be Expanded? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Huankun Li, Hangsheng Bao, Zhidong Yang, Baijun Hu, Yaocheng Pan, Yi Wang, Jiayi Chen, Hongjun Chen, Bisheng Shen, Yonggen Zou

“…Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of RTSA in the treatment of complex shoulder joint diseases and further determine whether it is necessary to expand the indications of RTSA. Method We conducted a systematic search of studies published between January 1, 2012 and May 31, 2023 in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases. …”
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Sistem Pelacakan Dokumen Berbasis Seluler dan Kode QR by Monanta Alfiareza, Nori Wilantika

“…The reports are also not actual because they are obtained after the whole data collection process has been completed. The inputation method allows errors in document's identity typing. …”
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Biotechnological Phytocomplex of <i>Zanthoxylum piperitum</i> (L.) DC. Enhances Collagen Biosynthesis In Vitro and Improves Skin Elasticity In Vivo by Giovanna Rigillo, Giovanna Pressi, Oriana Bertaiola, Chiara Guarnerio, Matilde Merlin, Roberto Zambonin, Stefano Pandolfo, Angela Golosio, Francesca Masin, Fabio Tascedda, Marco Biagi, Giulia Baini

“…Given the bioactivity of <i>Z. piperitum</i>, we aimed to analyze its efficacy as a sustainable alternative for skin-supportive applications in cosmetics and supplements. <b>Methods:</b> ZPP was produced through stable plant cell cultures, yielding a lignan-rich (3.02% <i>w</i>/<i>w</i>) phytocomplex. …”
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MATERIAL BANGUNAN RUMAH TINGGAL SEBAGAI KETAHANAN RESIKO COVID-19: STUDI KASUS RUMAH TINGGAL DI KECAMATAN MENGANTI, KABUPATEN GRESIK, JAWA TIMUR by Heristama Anugerah Putra, Brina Oktafiana

“…The identification process uses the method of quantitative heat transfer comparison technique of each building material in several areas of residential buildings. …”
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Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Clinical <i>Escherichia coli</i> Strains from Livestock and Poultry in Shandong Province, China During 2015–2020 by Miaoli Wang, Shaopeng Wu, Yao Wang, Feng Chen, Zhangqi Shen, Zouran Lan

“…<b>Objective:</b> The aim of this study was to explore the genetic characteristics, co-occurrence, and correlations between ARGs of <i>E. coli</i> isolated from the pathological tissues of livestock and poultry in Shandong Province, East China during 2015–2020. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 158 <i>E. coli</i> strains were collected and subjected to antimicrobial susceptibility testing and sequencing by whole-genome Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). …”
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Combined 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations and physical activity on mortality in US stroke survivors: findings from the NHANES by Junqi Liao, Jingyi Chen, Huimin Wu, Qing Zhu, Xiaogang Tang, Li Li, Aimei Zhang, Peiyi Mo, Yan Liu, Xinyi Yang, Yang Han, Zhaoyao Chen, Wenlei Li, Yuan Zhu, Minghua Wu

“…We examined the association of 25(OH)D and PA with all-cause or cause-specific mortality risk in stroke survivors. Methods The analysis included 677 stroke survivors from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007–2008 to 2017–2018. …”
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Artificial intelligence-enabled non-invasive ubiquitous anemia screening: The HEMO-AI pilot study on pediatric population by Daniel Gordon, Jason Hoffman, Keren Gamrasni, Yotam Barlev, Alex Levine, Tamar Landau, Ronen Shpiegel, Avishai Lahad, Ariel Koren, Carina Levin, Osnat Naor, Hannah Lee, Xin Liu, Shwetak Patel, Gilad Chayen, Michael Brandwein

“…Objective Determine whether data collected from a smartphone camera can be used to detect anemia in a pediatric population. Methods HEMO-AI (Hemoglobin Easy Measurement by Optical Artificial Intelligence), a clinical study carried out from December 2020 to February 2023, recruited patients from the Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric Inpatient Department and Pediatric Hematology Unit of the Haemek Medical Center, Afula, Israel. …”
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Durable responders in advanced NSCLC with elevated TMB and treated with 1L immune checkpoint inhibitor: a real-world outcomes analysis by David P Carbone, David Spigel, Jeffrey S Ross, Karthikeyan Murugesan, Gerald Li, Richard S P Huang, Ryon P Graf, Geoffrey R Oxnard, Alexa Schrock, Liangliang Zhang, Khaled Tolba, Jacob Sands

“…Here, we examined the complementary roles of tumor mutational burden (TMB) and programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) immunohistochemistry (IHC) to inform first-line therapy using a large real-world (rw) data set.Materials and methods The study included patients with NSCLC from an rw de-identified clinico-genomic database. …”
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Treatment time and learning curve analysis of 1.5 T MR-Linac workflows led by radiation oncologists or therapists by J.M. Westerhoff, F.J. Raaijmakers, L.A. Daamen, E.N. de Groot-van Breugel, L.T.C. Meijers, J.R.N. van der Voort van Zyp, J.J.C. Verhoeff, S. Mook, H.M. Verkooijen, M.P.W. Intven

“…Additionally, the transition from a radiation oncologists (RO)-led to a radiation therapist (RTT)-led workflow, and the presence of a learning curve were assessed. Materials and methods: This study was conducted utilizing the prospective Multi-OutcoMe EvaluatioN of radiation Therapy Using the MR-Linac study (MOMENTUM, NCT04075305). …”
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Ten Machine Learning Models for Predicting Preoperative and Postoperative Coagulopathy in Patients With Trauma: Multicenter Cohort Study by Xiaojuan Xiong, Hong Fu, Bo Xu, Wang Wei, Mi Zhou, Peng Hu, Yunqin Ren, Qingxiang Mao

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to help clinicians implement timely and appropriate interventions to reduce the incidence of PPTIC and related complications, thereby lowering in-hospital mortality and disability rates for patients with trauma. MethodsWe analyzed data from 13,235 patients with trauma from 4 medical centers, including medical histories, laboratory results, and hospitalization complications. …”
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Crystalloid resuscitation is associated with decreased treatment delays and improved systolic blood pressures in a blood-constrained setting by Melissa Carvalho, Alain Chichom-Mefire, Catherine Juillard, S Ariane Christie, Rasheedat Oke, Thompson Kinge, Jean-Gustave Tsiagadigui, Mbiarikai A Mbianyor, Mark T Yost, Matt Driban, Fanny Nadia Dissak Delon, Richard Njock, Daniel Nkusu

“…We hypothesized that more patients would receive crystalloid-based (CB) resuscitation with a faster time to administration than blood product (BL) resuscitation.Methods We included patients enrolled between 2017 and 2019 in the Cameroon Trauma Registry (CTR). …”
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Profiles of innovative behavior and associated predictors among clinical nurses: a multicenter study using latent profile analysis by Husheng Li, Yue Qiao, Tianxiang Wan, Chun Hua Shao, Fule Wen, Xiaoxin Liu

“…Objective To identify profiles and characteristics of IB among clinical nurses and explore the associated predictors, as well as the relationships with research outputs. Methods A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted on 354 clinical nurses in Shanghai from April 2023 to May 2023 (response rate 98.06%). …”
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