Public assistance in patients with acute heart failure: a report from the KCHF registry by Yuji Nishimoto, Takao Kato, Takeshi Morimoto, Ryoji Taniguchi, Hidenori Yaku, Yasutaka Inuzuka, Yodo Tamaki, Erika Yamamoto, Yusuke Yoshikawa, Takeshi Kitai, Moritake Iguchi, Masashi Kato, Mamoru Takahashi, Toshikazu Jinnai, Tomoyuki Ikeda, Kazuya Nagao, Takafumi Kawai, Akihiro Komasa, Ryusuke Nishikawa, Yuichi Kawase, Takashi Morinaga, Kanae Su, Mitsunori Kawato, Yuta Seko, Moriaki Inoko, Mamoru Toyofuku, Yutaka Furukawa, Yoshihisa Nakagawa, Kenji Ando, Kazushige Kadota, Satoshi Shizuta, Koh Ono, Koichiro Kuwahara, Neiko Ozasa, Yukihito Sato, Takeshi Kimura

“…Patients in the public assistance group were younger, more frequently had chronic coronary artery disease, previous heart failure hospitalizations, current smoking, poor medical adherence, living alone, no occupation, and a lower left ventricular ejection fraction than those in the no public assistance group. During a median follow‐up of 470 days, the cumulative 1 year incidences of all‐cause death and heart failure hospitalizations after discharge did not differ between the public assistance group and no public assistance group (13.3% vs. 17.4%, P = 0.10, and 28.3% vs. 23.8%, P = 0.25, respectively). …”
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Evaluation of dried blood spot sampling for real-time PCR malaria diagnostics in a rural setting in Angola by Alejandro Mediavilla, Begoña Febrer-Sendra, Aroa Silgado, Patricia Martínez-Vallejo, Beatriz Crego-Vicente, Arlette Nindia, Carles Rubio Maturana, Lidia Goterris, Joan Martínez-Campreciós, Sandra Aixut, Pedro Fernández-Soto, María Luisa Aznar, Antonio Muro, Inés Oliveira-Souto, Israel Molina, Elena Sulleiro

“…DBS is a suitable method for sample collection in Cubal followed by real-time PCR analysis in a reference laboratory. …”
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Initial clinical experience with [177Lu]Lu-PNT2002 radioligand therapy in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: dosimetry, safety, and efficacy from the lead-in cohort o... by Aaron R. Hansen, Stephan Probst, Jean-Mathieu Beauregard, Benjamin L. Viglianti, Jeff M. Michalski, Scott T. Tagawa, Oliver Sartor, Ronald F. Tutrone, Orhan K. Oz, Kevin D. Courtney, Ebrahim S. Delpassand, Luke T. Nordquist, Medhat M. Osman, Kim N. Chi, Richard Sparks, Noble George, Sara M. Hawley, Wenting Wu, Jessica D. Jensen, Neil E. Fleshner

“…Organs receiving the largest mean (median, range) specific absorbed doses were lacrimal glands at 1.2 (0.9, 0.4-6.7) Gy/GBq (planar only [n=27]), followed by kidneys at 0.73 (0.63, 0.22-1.8) Gy/GBq (planar + SPECT/CT [n=7]; planar only [n=20]). …”
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Sex differences in the peripheral levels of cytokines during 12-month antipsychotic treatment in a drug-naïve schizophrenia spectrum cohort by I. Ratke, A. Torsvik, C.A. Bartz-Johannessen, F. Fathian, I. Joa, S.M. Klæbo Reitan, E.M. Løberg, M. Rettenbacher, S. Skrede, V.M. Steen, E. Johnsen, R.A. Kroken

“…Changes in the levels of IL-4, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-2, IL-10, IL-12p70, IL-17A, IFN-γ and CRP from baseline to the different follow-up times were analysed using linear mixed effects models separately for men and women, and then compared. …”
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Trifluridine-tipiracil in previously treated patients with oestrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer (BOOG 2019-01 TIBET trial): a single-arm, multicentre... by Niels A.D. Guchelaar, Ron H.J. Mathijssen, Maaike de Boer, Marlies L. van Bekkum, Joan B. Heijns, Birgit E.P.J. Vriens, Mandy M. van Rosmalen, Lonneke W. Kessels, Lisanne Hamming, Karin J. Beelen, Peter Nieboer, Susan M. van den Berg, Esther Oomen-de Hoop, Rhodé M. Bijlsma, Monique E.M.M. Bos

“…At data cutoff (January 8, 2024), the median follow-up time was 18.2 months (IQR, 13.1–25.1 months). …”
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Activités artisanales sur la rive droite de la Vesle à Reims/Durocortorum by Émilie Jouhet, Michaël Brunet, Pierre Mathelart, Véronique Matterne

“…AD, several massive quays made of chalk and oak planks followed. They allowed for the installation of new pathways associated with a secondary decumanus. …”
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Child mortality in England after national lockdowns for COVID-19: An analysis of childhood deaths, 2019-2023. by David Odd, Sylvia Stoianova, Tom Williams, Peter Fleming, Karen Luyt

“…In contrast, rate of death after Intrapartum events increased across the first period, followed by a decrease in rate in the second (Period 1 IRR 1.15 (95% CI 1.00-1.34)) versus Period 2 (IRR 0.78 (95% CI 0.68-0.91), pdifference = 0.004). …”
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Three in four children age 12–23 months missed opportunities for vaccination in Sub-Saharan African countries: a multilevel mixed effect analysis of demographic health and surveys... by Melak Jejaw, Tesfahun Zemene Tafere, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Asebe Hagos, Getachew Teshale, Mikias Mered Tilahun, Wubshet D. Negash, Kaleb Assegid Demissie

“…Children age: 12 to 15 months (AOR = 1.3, 95%CI:1.22, 1.36) and 16 to 18 months (AOR = 1.1, 95%CI: 1.04, 1.16), maternal age 35 to 49 (AOR = 1.1, 95%CI: 1.02, 1.17), married mother (AOR = 0.85, 95%CI: 0.80, 0.90), education: didn’t attend formal education (AOR = 1.13, 95%CI: 1.10, 1.22) and completed primary education (AOR = 1.1, 95%CI: 1.02, 1.16), ANC: never attend (AOR = 0.76, 95%CI:0.71, 0.82) and having four and above ANC visit (AOR = 0.9, 95%CI:0.85, 0.96), health insurance users (AOR = 1.4, 95%CI: 1.25, 1.49), male headed household (AOR = 1.35, 95%CI: 1.27, 1.43), religion: Muslim (AOR = 1.5, 95%CI:1.38, 1.57), Animist (AOR = 1.5, 95%CI:1.31, 1.64), and Catholic followers (AOR = 1.2, 95%CI:1.13, 1.31) and Protestant (AOR = 0.88, 95%CI:0.82, 0.95), home delivery (AOR = 0.79, 95%CI:0.75, 0.84), rural dwellers (AOR = 1.1, 95%CI: 1.04, 1.17), ever had media exposure (AOR = 0.91, 95%CI:0.86, 0.97), big problem to reach health facility (AOR = 1.1, 95%CI: 1.02, 1.14), high community wealth status (AOR = 0.91, 95%CI: 0.83, 0.99), low community level educational status (AOR = 1.2, 95%CI: 1.14, 1.38) and human development index: middle (AOR = 1.4, 95%CI: 1.21, 1.59) were factors associated with MOV. …”
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Phosphorus-solubilizing fungi promote the growth of Fritillaria taipaiensis P. Y. Li by regulating physiological and biochemical reactions and protecting enzyme system–related gene... by Yueheng Wang, Lin Yuan, Lin Yuan, Yuhan Wang, Jiaqi Lang, Mingyan Ye, Qingqiu Liu, Qiang Ma, Nong Zhou

“…Li for the first time.MethodsIn this study, seven treatment groups (S1-S7) and one control group were set up using indoor pots as follows: S1 (inoculation with Aspergillus tubingensis), S2 (inoculation with A. niger), S3 (inoculation with Aspergillus nigerfunigatus) and S4 (inoculation with A. tubingensis and A. niger), S5 (inoculation with A. tubingensis and A. nigerfunigatus), S6 (inoculation with A. niger and A. nigerfunigatus), S7 (inoculation with A. tubingensis, A. niger, and A. nigerfunigatus), and CK (control group). …”
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Editorial by Ann-Kristin Kölln, Antony Mason, Jörg Tremmel, Markus Rutsche, Maria Lenk

“…His four specific recommendations to political organisations follow very much from this conclusion: (1) providing transparent and suitable information to meet young people’s interests and demands; (2) lowering the electoral threshold for parties’ parliamentary representation to improve the representation of minority opinions; (3) expanding youth-friendly opportunities for political participation such as video conferences and social media usages in order to reach out to the appropriate groups; (4) improving the efficiency and impact of political decision-making to reward political engagement amongst young people. …”
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Prevención de eventos trombóticos en pacientes sometidos a cirugía de artrodesis lumbar por vía posterior: experiencia en nuestro centro. Estudio retrospectivo de casos by M. Desviat Ruiz, P. Jordà Gómez, K. Ramón López, J.M. Romero Martínez, J.J. Valls Vilalta, N. Fernández Fernández, Á. Chulvi Gimeno, L. Cuñat Navarro, J. Poyatos Campos

“…Demographic, clinical, and surgical variables were collected, as well as complications appearing during the follow-up period, that was scheduled at one, two, four, six and twelve months after the surgery. …”
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Profil Kasus Tuberkulosis Paru di Instalasi Rawat Inap Paru RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang Periode 1 Januari 2010 - 31 Desember 2011 by Muhammad Gamal Eddin, Oea Khairsyaf, Elly Usman

“…Male (72%), age 20- 29 years old (27%), senior high school graduated (47%), unemployed (33%) are the most characteristic followed by smoke on male (64%) and severe low body weigh of nutritional status (53%). …”
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Deteksi Persamaan Pola Gerakan pada Koreografi Tari Bali by Ni Made Rai Maryati, Made Windu Antara Kesiman, I Made Gede Sunarya

“…To detecting the similarity of movement patterns we use skeletonization method, then followed by extracting shape features of the skeleton images using HOG method. …”
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Resultados a corto y largo plazo tras trasplante cardíaco en pacientes con cardiopatías congénitas by Marta Molina, Elena Roselló, Manel Tauron, Juan F. Tabilo, Constanza Fernandez, Carla Gotsens, Exzequiel Pueblas, José Montiel, Sandra Casellas, Angela Irabien, Laura Corominas, Laura López, Sonia Mirabet, Antonino Ginel

“…A retrospective cohort study (congenital/non-congenital) with long-term follow-up was conducted. Statistical analysis was performed using Stata. …”
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STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL STATE OF THE MYOCARDIUM AND SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION ACTIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE ST-SEGMENT ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION IN THE PRESENCE OF ARTERIAL H... by Rostyslav Kovalchuk, Uliana Bahan

“…In addition, the blood levels of natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and C-reactive protein were determined, and an ultrasound examination of the heart was performed at the inpatient stage of treatment and after 6 weeks of follow-up. The results were evaluated using descriptive statistical analysis (arithmetic mean and its standard deviation; median and percentile, proportions and their 95 % confidence intervals calculated using the Wald and Fisher methods), unpaired Student's t-test, and Pearson correlation analysis. …”
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Research on the Spatio-temporal Characteristics and Driving Factors of Smart Farm Development in the Yangtze River Economic Belt by GAO Qun, WANG Hongyang, CHEN Shiyao

“…In addition, the spatio-temporal characteristics of smart farms in the Yangtze River Economic Belt are the result of the comprehensive action of multiple factors, with the explanatory power of factors ranked from high to low as follows: Technological innovation > urbanization > agricultural mechanization > human capital > internet infrastructure > industry dependence > special fiscal support. …”
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Utilizing a Wireless Radar Framework in Combination With Deep Learning Approaches to Evaluate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity in Home-Setting Environments by Lee KT, Liu WT, Lin YC, Chen Z, Ho YH, Huang YW, Tsai ZL, Hsu CW, Yeh SM, Lin HY, Majumdar A, Chen YL, Kuan YC, Lee KY, Feng PH, Chen KY, Kang JH, Lee HC, Ho SC, Tsai CY

“…Additionally, Youden’s index was used to establish cutoff thresholds for the bRDITIB, followed by multiclass classification and outcome comparisons.Results: A strong correlation (ρ = 0.87) and high agreement (93.88% within the 95% confidence interval; 138/147) between the AHI and bRDITIB were identified. …”
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[Translated article] Thrombotic event prevention in patients undergoing posterior lumbar arthrodesis: Our experience. A retrospective case series study by M. Desviat Ruiz, P. Jordà Gómez, K. Ramón López, J.M. Romero Martínez, J.J. Valls Vilalta, N. Fernández Fernández, Á. Chulvi Gimeno, L. Cuñat Navarro, J. Poyatos Campos

“…Demographic, clinical, and surgical variables were collected, as well as complications appearing during the follow-up period, that was scheduled at one, two, four, six and twelve months after the surgery. …”
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Electrochemical Sensing of Nicotine Using Laser-Induced Graphene Screen-Printed Electrode by Balqis Nurnadia Badrol Hisham, Rosminazuin Ab. Rahim, Anis Nurashikin Nordin, Aliza Aini Md Ralib, Nor Farahidah Za'bah, Lun Hao Tung, Zainiharyati Mohd Zain

“…Since smoking cessation programs are typically limited to screening, awareness, consultation, medication, and follow-up activities, there is a need for a device to check the nicotine level in former smokers at the end of the programs. …”
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Power calculation of novel single-piece aspheric diffractive trifocal intraocular lens by K.B. Pershin, N.F. Pashinova, M.M. Konovalova, A.Yu. Tsygankov, M.E. Konovalov

“…</i> </p> <p> <i><b>Results</b>: optimized IOL constants were as follows: LF=2.14 for Barrett Universal II; a0=1.45, a1=0.4; a2=0.1 for Haigis; pACD = 5.71 for Hoffer Q; ACD=5.63 for Holladay 2; ACD=4.79 for Olsen; and А=119.2 for SRK/T.…”
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