Examining the Emotional and Physical Health Impact in Users of Open-Source Automated Insulin Delivery and Sources of Support: Qualitative Analysis of Patient Narratives by Bryan Cleal, Yanbing Chen, Mandy Wäldchen, Hanne Ballhausen, Drew Cooper, Shane O'Donnell, Christine Knoll, Niklas Krug, Klemens Raile, Tebbe Ubben, Adrian Tappe, Dana Lewis, Ingrid Willaing, Timothy Skinner, Katarina Braune

“…Knowledge of open-source AID systems was largely obtained through the #WeAreNotWaiting community, which was also the primary source of practical and emotional support. The acquisition of the components to build an open-source AID system and the technical setup were sometimes problematic. …”
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A quasi affine transformation evolution algorithm with evolution matrix selection operation for parameter estimation of proton exchange membrane fuel cells by Mohammad Aljaidi, Pradeep Jangir, Sunilkumar P. Agrawal, Sundaram B. Pandya, Anil Parmar, Samar Hussni Anbarkhan, Laith Abualigah

“…The results of these findings confirm the effectiveness and practicability of the QUATRE-EMS algorithm for improving the accuracy of BCS500W, NedStackPS6, SR12, H12, HORIZON, and Standard 250W PEMFC stack references.…”
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Analysis of Fine Needle Non Aspiration Cytology for the Diagnosis of Cervical Lymph Node Tuberculosis: A Cross-sectional Study by S Rajesh Kumar Jain, Samta, RK Divya, V Abhirami

“…Although FNNAC is easy to perform, it is not routinely practiced. Aim: To evaluate the results of FNNAC in cervical lymphadenopathy and determine the various cytomorphological presentations in cervical LNTB. …”
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Effect of total intravenous-based immediate extubation on patient outcomes in adult liver transplantation: A retrospective cohort study by Yan-Jun Chu, Hui Zhang, Bing-Xin Jin, Yu-Fan Liu, Yong-Xing Yao

“…Background: Although step-down emergence and extubation are universally practiced after liver transplantation (LT), prolonged mechanical ventilation and positive end-expiratory pressure may enhance predisposition to ventilator-associated complications and may be associated with inferior outcomes. …”
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Enhancing safety with an AI-empowered assessment and monitoring system for BSL-3 facilities by Yi-Ling Fan, Ching-Han Hsu, Ju-Yu Wu, Ying-Ying Tsai, Wei J. Chen, Min-Shi Lee, Fang-Rong Hsu, Lun-De Liao

“…The results were transmitted in JSON format to the internal monitoring system, which triggered alerts in response to violations of safe practices or alert zones. Real-time notifications were sent to the administrators when the safety thresholds were met. …”
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Effect of botanical powders and the assassin bug, Alloeocranum biannulipes Mont. and Sign. (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) against Dinoderus porcellus Lesne (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) infe... by Kitherian SAHAYARAJ, Antonio SINZOGAN, Manuele TAMO, Joelle TOFFA, Yêyinou Laura Estelle LOKO, Armand VODOUNNON, Innocent DJEGBE

“…Conclusions Our results suggest that an augmentative biological control program with the release of A. biannulipes after the introduction of K. senegalensis leaf powder is practicable for the management of D. porcellus in yam chips.…”
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Experimental Investigation on Temperature-Resistant CO₂ Foam Flooding in a Heterogenous Reservoir by Mei Tian, Yi Wu, Yuhua Shi, Guohua Cao, Yu Sun, Maozhu Li, Wei Wang, Li Gao, Zhipeng Wang, Yiqiang Li

“…Gas channeling treatment is a huge challenge for oil displacement and CO₂ sequestration in the practical CO₂ flooding process. The foaming agents can be used in the gas flooding process, which presents good application potential for gas channeling blockage. …”
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INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION AND HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION: an exploratory investigation into the challenges and opportunities for rehabilitation professionals. by Simone Sottana, Andrea Vianello, Matteo Tognin, Deborah Mazzarotto, Marco Ceccato, Daria Visintin, Riccardo Martignon, Francesca Magaton Rizzi, Noemi Pasquon, Lucia Savietto

“…Conclusion: In conclusion, interprofessional collaboration is essential for a rehabilitative and patient-centered approach, highlighting the need for health policies the encourages innovative interdisciplinary practices. This study confirms the importance of interprofessional collaboration in improving patient care, promoting effective communication and collaboration among the different healthcare disciplines in the rehabilitation environment. …”
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Construction of a novel radioresistance-related signature for prediction of prognosis, immune microenvironment and anti-tumour drug sensitivity in non-small cell lung cancer by Yanliang Chen, Chan Zhou, Xiaoqiao Zhang, Min Chen, Meifang Wang, Lisha Zhang, Yanhui Chen, Litao Huang, Junjun Sun, Dandan Wang, Yong Chen

“…Its clinical routine use may assist clinicians in selecting more rational practices for individuals, which is important for improving the prognosis of NSCLC patients. …”
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Environmental impact technology for life cycle assessment in municipal solid waste management by M.A. Budihardjo, I.B. Priyambada, A. Chegenizadeh, S. Al Qadar, A.S. Puspita

“…Life cycle assessment has played a crucial role in analyzing the environmental implications of different waste management strategies and selecting the most ecologically feasible options. Establishing best practices in municipal solid waste management based on competent life cycle assessment work is essential for policymakers to make informed decisions. …”
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Sustainable foam glass property prediction using machine learning: A comprehensive comparison of predictive methods and techniques by Mohamed Abdellatief, Leong Sing Wong, Norashidah Md Din, Ali Najah Ahmed, Abba Musa Hassan, Zainah Ibrahim, G. Murali, Kim Hung Mo, Ahmed El-Shafie

“…This study demonstrates the potential of advanced ML techniques to bridge the gap between predictive modeling and practical applications in the digital design of FG.…”
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Informatics Consideration on the Hierarchical System of Rare Diseases Clinical Care in China by GONG Mengchun, GUO Yanying, ZHENG Xihong, FAN Junkang, LIU Peng, NIU Ling, YANG Yining, ZOU Xiaoguang

“…It integrates and optimizes auxiliary diagnostic tools, promotes the rapid dissemination of rare disease diagnosis and treatment experiences to the grassroots, enhances the information construction level of the hierarchical diagnosis and treatment system, and endeavors to address the practical predicament of weak diagnosis and treatment capabilities of rare diseases in grassroots medical institutions. …”
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Effects of dietary supplements Sargassum ilicifolium and Spirulina platensis on growth parameters, immunity and gene expression in juvenile Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) by Majid Khanzadeh, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar, Ashkan Zargari, Hien Van Doan

“…Background: Microalgae and macroalgae play significant roles in aquaculture, offering various benefits that contribute to sustainable practices in the industry. Methods: The aim of this research was to investigate the impact of feeding Lates calcarifer a combination of Sargassum ilicifolium and Spirulina platensis on growth, immune responses, and the expression of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IGF-1 genes. …”
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The externalization of internal experiences in psychotherapy through generative artificial intelligence: a theoretical, clinical, and ethical analysis by Yuval Haber, Dorit Hadar Shoval, Inbar Levkovich, Dror Yinon, Karny Gigi, Oori Pen, Tal Angert, Zohar Elyoseph, Zohar Elyoseph

“…Recent advances in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), specifically large language models (LLMs), present new possibilities for therapeutic interventions; however, their integration into core psychotherapy practices remains largely unexplored. This study aimed to examine the clinical, ethical, and theoretical implications of integrating GenAI into the therapeutic space through a proof-of-concept (POC) of AI-driven externalization techniques, while emphasizing the essential role of the human therapist.MethodsTo this end, we developed two customized GPTs agents: VIVI (visual externalization), which uses DALL-E 3 to create images reflecting patients' internal experiences (e.g., depression or hope), and DIVI (dialogic role-play-based externalization), which simulates conversations with aspects of patients' internal content. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of buprenorphine-naloxone versus methadone for treatment of opioid use disorder: a population-based observational study protocol in British Columbia, Cana... by Lawrence C McCandless, Malcolm Maclure, M Eugenia Socías, Evan Wood, Paul Gustafson, Robert W Platt, Bohdan Nosyk, Sander Greenland, Micah Piske, Trevor Thomson, Emanuel Krebs, Natt Hongdilokkul, Julie Bruneau, M Ehsan Karim, Judith I Tsui

“…Our objective is to determine the comparative effectiveness of methadone versus buprenorphine/naloxone, both overall and within key populations, in a setting where both medications are simultaneously available in office-based practices and specialised clinics.Methods and analysis We propose a retrospective cohort study of all adults living in British Columbia receiving opioid agonist treatment (OAT) with methadone or buprenorphine/naloxone between 1 January 2008 and 30 September 2018. …”
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Dynamic physiology and transcriptomics revealed the alleviation effect of melatonin on Reaumuria trigyna under continuous alkaline salt stress by Xuebo Li, Lei Wang, Heyi Wang, Rui Hao, Lunkai Gao, Hongbo Cui, Hai Wu, Xiaodong Wu, Tong Qiao, Weijie Bai, Liming Zhang

“…These results address a significant gap in current scientific knowledge and offer valuable theoretical support and practical guidance for cultivating salt-resistant crops and the ecological restoration of salt-affected desert environments.…”
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Piloting an external quality assurance program (QAP) for COVID-19 antigen rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs): findings and lessons learned from Cambodia by Vonthanak Saphonn, John Kaldor, Deborah Williamson, Sothavireak Bory, Philip Cunningham, Jessica Markby, Kennarey Seang, Jacqueline Prestedge, Chan Leakhena Phoeung, Marilyn Ninan, Kanika Heng, Andrew Valley

“…However, to ensure sustainability and practicability of this activity, in-country EQA panel preparation may need to be considered.…”
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Delivery, maternal and neonatal outcomes in nulliparous women with gestational diabetes undergoing epidural labour analgesia: a propensity score-matched analysis by Yu Chen, Xin Ye, Han Wu, Yanqing Chen, Huanghui Wu, Xueling Yuan, Xiaofang Yu, Xiaodan Wu

“…Objective This study aimed to retrospectively analyse the influence of epidural labour analgesia (ELA) on delivery and maternal and neonatal outcomes in nulliparous women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) using propensity score-matched analysis.Design Retrospective cohort analysis.Setting Primary care practices in a teaching hospital from March 2018 to October 2021.Participants A total of 816 delivery records of nulliparous women with GDM were collected and retrospectively analysed.Interventions ELA and non-ELA (NELA) cohorts were assessed.Main outcome measure The primary outcome assessed was delivery type (spontaneous, assisted vaginal or caesarean). …”
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Efforts to strengthen anatomic pathology diagnostic services for cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol by Katherine Van Loon, Elia John Mmbaga, Marcia Edelweiss, Dianna L. Ng, Asteria Herman Kimambo, Edda Vuhahula, Beatrice Paul Mushi, Omolade Adegoke, Johanna Goldberg, Pendo M. Ibrahim, Zainab Illonga, Julia Jackman, Luisa Jamisse

“…This scoping review will be conducted to summarise the current state of practices and evidence for interventions and implementation strategies to improve anatomic pathology services for cancer in the region. …”
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Tools to improve discharge equity: Protocol for the pilot TIDE trial by Kirsten Austad, Cecilia Thai, Alegna Zavatti, Nhi Nguyen, Diana Bautista-Hurtado, Patrick Kenney, Noelia Lugo, Joo H. Lee, Howard Lanney, Ziming Xuan, Erika G. Cordova-Ramos, Mari-Lynn Drainoni, Brian Jack

“…The Tools to Improve Discharge Equity (TIDE) intervention leverages communication practices proven effective in addressing communication barriers to create language concordant discharge tools from hospital discharge paperwork. …”
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