A framework for the continuous monitoring of person-centred hospital care: validation of a checklist for participatory service improvement by F. Cardinali, S. Carzaniga, L. Martini, M. T. Loiudice, Fabrizio Carinci

“…A subgroup of 67 items was retained in 4 main areas, allocated as follows: 16 items in 4 sub-areas of “Person-oriented organizational and care processes”, 16 items in 4 sub-areas of “Physical accessibility, liveability and comfort of the facilities”, 15 items in 3 sub-areas of “Access to information, streamlining and transparency”, and 20 items in 4 sub-areas of “Taking care of the relationship with patients and citizens”. …”
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Pericardial Involvement in Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia by Abir Derbel, Mouna Snoussi, Raida Ben Salah, Faten Frikha, Leila Abid, Imed Frikha, Sameh Marzouk, Zouhir Bahloul

“…She was presented in February 2021, with severe anemia (5 g/dL). Physical examination revealed signs of global heart failure. …”
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Low impact of Zostera marina meadows on sediment and water microbiota under brackish conditions by Daniel P. R. Herlemann, Luis F. Delgado, David J. Riedinger, Víctor Fernández-Juárez, Anders F. Andersson, Christian Pansch, Lasse Riemann, Mia M. Bengtsson, Greta Gyraitė, Marija Kataržytė, Veljo Kisand, Sandra Kube, Georg Martin, Kasia Piwosz, Marcin Rakowski, Matthias Labrenz

“…These findings emphasize the importance of the physical effects of Z. marina meadow ecosystem services and have important implications for Z. marina management under brackish conditions in a changing climate.…”
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Sustained release of miR-21 carried by mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes from GelMA microspheres inhibits ovarian granulosa cell apoptosis in premature ovarian insufficiency by Xiaofei Zhang, Linzi Ma, Xiaotong Liu, Xingyu Zhou, Ao Wang, Yunhui Lai, Jun Zhang, Ying Li, Shiling Chen

“…It is a serious hazard to women's physical and mental health, but current treatment options are limited. …”
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Investigation via morphological analysis of aluminium foams produced by replication casting by A. Boschetto, L. Bottini, F.Campana, L. Consorti

“…Foams and porous materials with cellular structure have many interesting combinations of physical and mechanical properties coupled with low specific weight. …”
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Feasibility study of emotion mimicry analysis in human–machine interaction by Herag Arabian, Tamer Abdulbaki Alshirbaji, Ashish Bhave, Verena Wagner-Hartl, Marcel Igel, J. Geoffrey Chase, Knut Moeller

“…Abstract Health apps have increased in popularity as people increasingly follow the advice these apps provide to enhance physical and mental well-being. One key aspect of improving neurosensory health is identifying and expressing emotions. …”
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A novel adaptive FOCV algorithm with robust IMRAC control for sustainable and high-efficiency MPPT in standalone PV systems: experimental validation and performance assessment by Hamid Belghiti, Khalid Kandoussi, Ambe Harrison, Fatima Zahra Moustaine, Rabie El Otmani, El Mostafa Sadek, Mohit Bajaj, Shir Ahmad Dost Mohammadi

“…The first stage dynamically estimates the Maximum Power Point (MPP) voltage using a novel adaptive FOCV method, which eliminates the need for irradiance sensors or physical disconnection of PV modules. This stage incorporates a real-time adjustment of the kv factor based on variations in PV power, ensuring precise voltage estimation. …”
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30 anos de dinâmica espaço-temporal (1984-2015) da região de influência do Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros – Goiás by Mariana Santos da Silva, Helen Gurgel, Anne-Elisabeth Laques, Bruna Drumond Silveira, Rogério Vidal de Siqueira

“…We used the land cover data for a period of 30 years (1984-2015), as well as socioeconomic indicators, local physical characterization and the integration of the road network, using geotechnologies for their analysis. …”
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Intelligent skin disease prediction system using transfer learning and explainable artificial intelligence by Sagheer Abbas, Fahad Ahmed, Wasim Ahmad Khan, Munir Ahmad, Muhammad Adnan Khan, Taher M. Ghazal

“…Identifying and predicting skin diseases are laborious processes that require a complete physical examination, a review of the patient’s medical history, and proper laboratory diagnostic testing. …”
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Effect of Partial Replacement of Wheat Flour with Various Mangrove Fruit Flours and Different Emulsifiers on Physicochemical Properties of Biscuits by Jariyah Jariyah, Endang Yektiningsih, Ulya Sarofa, Peter Adeye Sopadeo

“…Lecithin and sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL) was used to enhance the physical properties of the biscuits. An experiment was conducted by replacing wheat flour with MFF at different levels (0%, 20%, and 30%). …”
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Application of the modified RIAM method in assessing the environmental impact of municipal solid waste management scenarios (A case study) by Mehdi Ghanbarzadeh Lak, Mir Javad Gheybi, Sajjad Chehreghani

“…The second scenario was identified as the optimal choice due to its positive environmental impacts across physical-chemical, biological-ecological, and socio-cultural domains, as well as its high public acceptance. …”
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Results of 1‑year follow‑up after umbilical hernia with rectus abdominis muscle diastasis repair using endoscopic subcutaneous onlay approach (SCOLA) by Mindaugas Kiudelis, Matas Pažusis, Linas Venclauskas, Eglė Kubiliūtė, Algirda Venclauskienė

“…Hernia recurrence and postoperative seroma diagnosis were based on the patient’s physical examination and ultrasound assessment. The Carolinas Comfort Scale questionnaire was used to evaluate the quality of life after the surgery. …”
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Clinical Practice Guidelines of Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation for Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents by LI Li, YU Shaohong, ZHOU Xia, WANG Mingyue, YU Juan, WANG Shengchun, LI Nianhu, LIU Yuanfeng, CHANG Yulin, CHENG Yiran

“…This guideline covered and standardized the technical scope, normative references, terms and definitions (Cobb angle, idiopathic scoliosis, functional scoliosis, forward bending test, trunk rotation angle, weak link, core muscle strengthening, and Du-moxibustion), clinical diagnosis (clinical symptoms, clinical assessment, and imaging), TCM pattern differentiation, rehabilitation treatment [TCM rehabilitation treatment (oral administration of Chinese medicine, massage therapy, moxibustion, acupuncture therapy, acupotomy therapy, sling exercise training and traditional Chinese exercrises), modern rehabilitation therapy (physical agent modalities, exercise therapy, brace therapy and psychotherapy), prevention and management], and efficacy evaluation. …”
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Recent Advances in Heterogeneous Photocatalytic Decolorization of Synthetic Dyes by Nurhidayatullaili Muhd Julkapli, Samira Bagheri, Sharifah Bee Abd Hamid

“…Thus, the main core highlighted in this paper is the critical selection of semiconductors for photocatalysis based on the chemical, physical, and selective nature of the poisoning dyes.…”
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Differential protective effects of Family Income-to-Poverty-Ratio on electronic cigarette, depression, and obesity of Black and White Americans by Shervin Assari

“…Contrary to expectations, the findings suggest that the protective effects of higher income levels on health and healthy behaviors are less pronounced for Black individuals compared to White individuals.ConclusionThe study underscores the substantial societal and environmental barriers that hinder Black families and individuals from converting their FIPR and socioeconomic resources into concrete health benefits, such as an enhanced mental and physical well-being. To redress these racial health disparities, targeted interventions are crucial, particularly those that focus on bridging the employment and marriage rate gaps caused by educational disparities among Black communities. …”
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Factors contributing to anxiety in adolescents surviving thalassemia major in Indonesia by Henny Suzana Mediani, Novitasari Tsamrotul Fuadah

“…Inconsistencies in blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy result in physical changes that can cause psychological problems, with anxiety being the most prominent. …”
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Comparative assessment of diagnostic accuracy: Helicobacter pylori stool antigen test versus rapid urease test in adult patients with upper gastrointestinal symptoms by Mohamed Fakhry, Khaled Abdelazeem, Mona M. Abdelmeguid, Mahmoud A. Abdelmaksoud, Emad Abdelrazzak, Omran M. Abdelmola, Safwat Salama, Waleed S. EL-Nasser, Maha Mohamed, Mohamed A. Younes, Amro M. Hassan

“…Conducted on 100 adult patients from June to December 2022, the study utilized a comprehensive diagnostic approach, including medical history evaluations, physical exams, abdominal ultrasounds, laboratory tests, and careful stool sample collection. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to improved sedentary behaviour in coronary heart disease patients: a scoping review by Lili Yang, Chen Wu, Yuting Yang, Qiao Yuan

“…Barriers to improved SB in CHD patients included capability (eg, physical characteristics, lack of knowledge to improve SB), opportunity (eg, lack of partnership support, lack of resources to carry out activities) and motivation (eg, maintaining the habit of SB, impaired belief in activities). …”
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Co-occurring factors associated with suicidal ideation among individuals with parole involvement: A classification and regression tree analysis by Leah MCCOY, Javier F. BOYAS, Sung Seek MOON, Michael A. ROBINSON, Onick LEWIS, Amy E. COX

“…This study explored specific physical health, mental health, and substance use predictors contributing to suicidal ideation among individuals with parole involvement. …”
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Effect of recycling on the time- and temperature-dependent mechanical properties of PP/MWCNT composite liner materials by Attila Bata, Péter Gerse, Krisztián Kun, Emese Slezák, Ferenc Ronkay

“…A novel method was applied in physical-mechanical measurements to evaluate MWCNT efficiency, predicting its effect across the temperature range typical for hydrogen-powered vehicles and determining the optimal filler content for maximum reinforcement efficiency. …”
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