Trends in Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in pediatric patient preceding, during, and following the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive longitudinal analysis by Jianwei Zhang, Ruoya Wu, Liyan Mo, Jinlong Ding, Ke Huang

“…Further breakdown revealed positive rates of 8.25% (n = 279 out of 3,381) in phase I (May 2018–December 2019), 2.40% (n = 87 out of 3,623) in phase II (January 2020–November 2022), and 21.89% (n = 694 out of 3,170) in phase III (December 2022–December 2023). …”
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Long time-series and high-frequency ecological evaluation of Henan section of the Yellow River by Jianzhong Guo, Daozhu Xu, Jian Xu, Ruoxin Zhu, Ning Li

“…In terms of monthly ecological environment quality, the ranking from best to worst was May, September, October, November, December, January, August, April, July, March, June, and February, exhibiting a pattern of ‘double peaks’ and ‘double valleys’. …”
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Comparison of Pocket Pulse Oximeter and Standard Pulse Oximeter With ABG Analysis in Critically Ill Patients by Jeswanth Reddy N., Kiran H. S., B. J. Subhash Chandra, Basavana Gowdappa H.

“…Methods: Patients presenting to critical areas who underwent arterial blood gases (ABG) analysis on the recommendation of the treating physician between November 2016 and October 2018 were included in this study. …”
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The succession of One Day Surgery with Breast Cancer Home Recovery Program by the National Cancer Institute (ODS BHR NCI) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand by Chayanoot Rattadilok, Napaphat Poprom, Vipavee Niyomnaitham, Oradee Phadhana-anake, Jirawadee Ruamjaroenchai, Napat Saigosoom, Wimonporn Papathe, Suttida Thuranutch, Araya Chanwet

“…Method: The cohort study includes all breast cancer patients who underwent surgery through the ODS BHR NCI program between August 2021 to November 2023. Eligible participants were under 70 years of age. …”
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Examining the Leverage Effect, Dynamic Conditional Correlation, and Volatility Spillover Among Selected Indices of the Tehran Stock Exchange: Evidence from the ARMA-DCC-GJR-GARCH M... by Gholamhosein Golarzi, Seyed Ramin Abolfazli

“…The daily return data of industry indices, comprising a total of 1117 observations, was utilized during the period from March 25, 2018, to November 16, 2022. ResultsThe result of the GJR coefficient, which was positive and significant for all return series -except for the Chemical and Oil Product Indexes- Indicates leverage effects exist. …”
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Clinical efficacy and safety of proton radiotherapy for ocular conjunctival malignancies: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Tingwei Zheng, Tingwei Zheng, Dandan Wang, Yuxin Miao, Yuxin Miao, Meng Dong, Qin Liu, Qin Liu, Qiuning Zhang, Huiling Bai, Huiling Bai, Hongtao Luo, Meixuan Li

“…This study conducts a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness and safety of PBT in treating malignant conjunctival tumors.MethodsWe searched for studies on PBT for ocular conjunctival malignancies in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science (WoS) databases up to November 25, 2023. Studies were selected and data were extracted by two independent reviewers based on pre-established inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Predictive factors for axillary pathological complete response to neoadjuvant therapy in elderly breast cancer patients by Yuying Wang, Rui Wang, Di Lu, Yaling Zeng, Xihui Tu, Shiwei Liu, Purong Zhang

“…Methods Comprehensive clinical information was gathered from November 2016 to July 2023 from elderly patients with pathology-confirmed invasive breast cancer who underwent NAT and surgery in the Breast Department of Sichuan Cancer Hospital. …”
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The Effectiveness of Modified Atkins Ketogenic Diet on Children with Intractable Epilepsy: A Pilot Study from Indonesia by Achmad Rafli, Setyo Handryastuti, Mulya Rahma Karyanti, Yoga Devaera, Cut Nurul Hafifah, Irawan Mangunatmadja, Muzal Kadim, Elisabeth Siti Herini, Lora Sri Nofi, Ariek Ratnawati, Suci Fitrianti

“…Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta between November 2021 and June 2022. Results. A total of 31 subjects met the inclusion criteria and received the MAD in the first month, followed by 13 (41.9%) subjects in the third month, and 9 (29%) subjects in the sixth month. …”
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Impact of Low PM2.5 Exposure on Asthma Admission: Age-Specific Differences and Evidence from a Low-Pollution Environment in China by Xiaolong Fan, Chen Yang, Jinsheng Chen, Yuping Chen, Gaojie Chen, Ziyi Lin, Zecong Li, Yanting Chen, Liqian Yin, Lingling Xu, Naian Xiao

“…Using a time-stratified case-crossover study design, we examined the association between PM2.5 concentration and asthma admissions from January 2019 to November 2021. The results showed a positive correlation between PM2.5 concentration and the cumulative incidence of asthma, with a lag of 0–7 days. …”
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Előszó az Überhauptról írott tanulmányokhoz by Ákos Forczek

“… Az ELTE BTK Filozófiai Intézete 2022. november 11-én egész napos konferenciát rendezett Bence György, Kis János és Márkus György legendás könyve, a Hogyan lehetséges kritikai gazdaságtan? …”
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Impacts of Dryopteris serrato-dentata (Beddome) Hayata (Dhekishak) and Blumealacera DC. (Shialmutra) on rice and weed as growth inhibitor: an evaluation through the use of manure a... by Md. Tutul Hossen, Md. Liton Mia, Uttam Kumer Sarker, Ahmed Khairul Hasan, Md. Abdus Salam, Md. Shafiqul Islam

“…(Shialmutra) residues and to estimate the manures and fertilizers effect with the Dhekishakand Shialmutra residues on boro rice at the Agronomy Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, during the period from November 2022 to April 2023. There were two rice varieties viz., BRRI dhan29 (V1) and BRRI dhan89 (V2) having seven different treatments comprising of residues of Dryopteris serrato-dentata (Beddome) Hayata and Blumea lacera Dc., manures and fertilizers (t ha−1): Control (R1), Residues1.5 + Cowdung 5 (R2), Residues1.5 + Cowdung 2.5 + 50% of recommended dose Fertilizer (R3), Residues 1.5 + Vermicompost 5 (R4), Residues 1.5 + Vermicompost 2.5 + 50% of recommended dose Fertilizer (R5), Residues 1.5 + Trichocompost 10 (R6) and Residues 1.5 + Trichocompost 5 + 50% of recommended dose Fertilizer (R7) and was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. …”
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A suite of wildlife crossing structures facilitates mammal movement across tropical forest fragments in a city by Li Si Tay, Ruisheng Choo, Max D. Y. Khoo, Eunice Kong, Yi Xiang Chan, Wivian H. Y. Neo, Sebastian Ow, Yuet Hsin Toh, Han Ling, Malcolm C. K. Soh, Benjamin P. Y.‐H. Lee, Adrian H. B. Loo, Kenneth B. H. Er

“…Using camera traps and closed‐circuit televisions, we documented 1133 independent crossing events across a 9‐month study period from March to November 2021. Fourteen mammal species were detected across all crossing types, with wild boar (Sus scrofa) being the most prevalent species (68.2%). …”
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User-Oriented Requirements for Artificial Intelligence–Based Clinical Decision Support Systems in Sepsis: Protocol for a Multimethod Research Project by Pascal Raszke, Godwin Denk Giebel, Carina Abels, Jürgen Wasem, Michael Adamzik, Hartmuth Nowak, Lars Palmowski, Philipp Heinz, Silke Mreyen, Nina Timmesfeld, Marianne Tokic, Frank Martin Brunkhorst, Nikola Blase

“…ResultsThe multimethod research project started in November 2022. It provides an overview of the barriers and corresponding solutions related to the development and implementation of AI-based CDSS. …”
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Ethnobotanical survey of plants locally used in the control of termite pests among rural communities in northern Uganda by Betty C. Okori, Christine Oryema, Robert Opiro, Acur Amos, Gilbert I. Obici, Karlmax Rutaro, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Eric Sande

“…Method An ethnobotanical survey was conducted between November 2016 and February 2017 in 12 randomly selected villages in the sub counties of Apac and Ibuje of Apac District, northern Uganda. …”
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Participant experiences in HIV cure-directed trial with an extended analytical treatment interruption in Philadelphia, United States by Andrea Bilger, Eion Plenn, Frances K. Barg, Katharine A. Rendle, William B. Carter, Andrea Lamour-Harrington, Nora Jones, Beth Peterson, John A. Sauceda, Pablo Tebas, Karam Mounzer, David Metzger, Luis J. Montaner, Karine Dubé

“…Methods From April to November 2022, we conducted post-ATI in-depth interviews with BEAT2 clinical trial (NCT03588715) participants who stopped ART while receiving an immunotherapy regimen. …”
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Isolation and molecular detection of Peste des petits ruminants virus in an outbreak investigation in Benishangul Gumuz, Ethiopia by Mengesha Abebe, Yimer Lama, Aliy Abdi, Shegu Dereje, Abdeta Debela, Waktole Hika, Hirpa Tola Eyob

“…An outbreak investigation was conducted from May to November 2022 in Bambase district of Benishangul Gumuz regional state to determine the presence of PPR virus, and morbidity, mortality and case fatality rates. …”
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Universality of universal health coverage: A scoping review. by Aklilu Endalamaw, Charles F Gilks, Fentie Ambaw, Yibeltal Assefa

“…Article search date was between 20 October 2021 and 12 November 2021 and the most recent update was done on 03 March 2022. …”
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Spacer-type tibial osteotomy versus open wedge high tibial osteotomy and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for Kellgren-Lawrence grade 3–4 medial unicompartmental knee osteoarthri... by Yi Zhang, Xiangzhi Yin, Jinli Chen, Yingze Zhang, Tengbo Yu

“…Methods This retrospective study analyzed a total of 224 patients with K-L grade 3–4 knee OA treated from March 2018 to November 2020. Three groups were created according to the operation type. …”
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Risk assessment and hierarchical classification of foodborne disease epidemics during major events in Beijing: an empirical study based on surveillance data analysis by Jinru JIANG, Yangbo WU, Tongyu WANG, Chao WANG, Yanlin NIU, Di WANG, Liping LI, Qian CHEN, Yao ZHAO, Xiaochen MA

“…MethodsAccording to the World Health Organization's list of foodborne diseases, combined with the foodborne diseases monitored by the Beijing Foodborne Disease Surveillance System during the major sports event from 2016 to 2020 (November to April of the following year) as risk factors, the risk levels of foodborne diseases in the key population and the general population of a major sports event in Beijing were evaluated using the risk matrix method and the Borda count method. …”
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Clonal dissemination of an NDM-2-producing Acinetobacter baumannii ST103 clone resulting in an outbreak in an intensive care unit of a Lebanese tertiary care hospital by Tania Nawfal Dagher, Linda Hadjadj, Fadi Bittar, Fadi Fenianos, Elias Abdo, Jean-Marc Rolain, Charbel Al-Bayssari

“…Results: Polymerase chain reaction and multilocus sequence typing results suggested the presence of two different periods: period 1 (November 2018 to February 2019), where 15 CRAB isolates were collected harbouring the blaOXA-23 and blaOXA-24 genes mainly and belonging to several clones; and period 2 (March to May 2019), considered an outbreak period where 17 carbapenem-resistant isolates were isolated, harbouring mostly the blaNDM-2 gene, never previously described in Lebanon and belonging to ST103. …”
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