Feasibility of HIV self-test implementation among Mizo youths: a field investigation from Northeast India bordering Myanmar by Amrita Rao, Henry Zodinliana Pachuau, Samiran Panda, Richard L. Chawngthu, Rita Zomuanpuii, Pranoti Hemade, Amit Nirmalkar

“…Confirmatory test uptake was significantly higher among those with sero-reactive HIVST results (χ2 23.89; p < 0.001). Factors independently associated with (adjusted odds ratio; AOR with 95% CI) “no-show for HIV confirmatory tests,” which hold significant programmatic implications, included “age > 20 years (1.47; 1.18–1.82),” “gender (men)” (1.25; 1.01–1.55), “education below 10th standard” (5.16; 2.66–10.01), “no prior HIV testing experience” (2.12; 1.61–2.81), and “unwillingness to undergo HIV confirmatory testing” (2.85; 2.05–3.96). …”
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Effects of converting cropland to grassland on greenhouse gas emissions from peat and organic-rich soils in temperate and boreal climates: a systematic review by Alena Holzknecht, Magnus Land, Jacynthe Dessureault-Rompré, Lars Elsgaard, Kristiina Lång, Örjan Berglund

“…Eligible articles were critically appraised independently by at least two reviewers. Disagreements were reconciled through discussions. …”
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Therapeutic Efficacy of Moxibustion with Seed-Sized Moxa-Cone at Jing Acupoint on Limb Spasticity after Stroke： A Meta-Analysis by ZHANG Jinfei, JIANG Jiahui, TANG Jiqin

“…The main outcome measures included the effective rate of spasticity improvement [number of cases (fully recovered + significant effect + some effect)/total number of cases]×100%], modified Ashworth scale (MAS) grading, clinical spasm index (CSI) score, Fugl-Meyer assessment scale (FMA) score, Barthel index (BI) score. Two researchers independently conducted literature screening according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, data extraction, quality evaluation by the Cochrane risk of bias tool. …”
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Impact of quality of root canal fillings and coronal restorations on the prevalence of apical periodontitis in an adult Saudi subpopulation by Muhammad Zubair Ahmad

“…Two pre-calibrated examiners independently evaluated the radiographs. Any uncertain situation was discussed with another senior examiner. …”
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New multilocus sequence typing scheme for Enterococcus faecium reveals sequential outbreaks of vancomycin-resistant E. faecium ST1162 and ST610 in a Japanese tertiary medical cente... by Masaki Karino, Masashi Yanagihara, Tetsuya Harada, Megumi Sugo, Mizuki Karino, Hirofumi Ohtaki, Hiroyuki Hanada, Toru Takano, Masaya Yamato, Shigefumi Okamoto

“…Combining the Bezdíček scheme with admission records provided clearer outbreak visualization, indicating that two distinct STBs independently caused sequential outbreaks. With high discriminatory power comparable with PFGE and global availability, the Bezdíček scheme is a practical and valuable tool for controlling nosocomial VREfm infections in clinical laboratories.IMPORTANCEIn areas where vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium is common, hospital-acquired infections pose a considerable threat to patients’ lives owing to treatment difficulties. …”
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Evolution of burnout syndrome in Spanish healthcare professionals during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: psychosocial variables involved by Fernanda Gil-Almagro, Fernanda Gil-Almagro, Fernanda Gil-Almagro, F. Javier Carmona-Monge, Fernando J. García-Hedrera, Cecilia Peñacoba-Puente

“…The preceding literature also points to the need to consider the three elements of burnout independently, as they appear to have different evolutionary trends and possibly different buffering and amplifying variables, although these aspects have hardly been explored.MethodsThe aim of the present investigation is precisely to shed light on these latter issues. …”
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Effects of intermittent oral-esophageal tube feeding for patients with post-stroke dysphagia: A Meta-analysis (间歇性经口至食管管饲用于脑卒中后吞咽障碍患者疗效的Meta分析)... by QU Jianni (屈简妮), JIAO Meng (焦萌), GUO Hong (郭红), CHEN Shanshan (陈闪闪)

“…Two trained researchers independently screened the literature, evaluated the quality and extracted the data according to the standard. …”
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Comparison of Field and Virtual Vegetation Surveys Conducted Using Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Imagery at Two Coastal Marsh Restoration Projects by Aaron N. Schad, Molly K. Reif, Joseph H. Harwood, Christopher L. Macon, Lynde L. Dodd, Katie L. Vasquez, Kevin D. Philley, Glenn E. Dobson, Katie M. Steinmetz

“…Separate expert botanists independently observed vegetation plots in the field vs. using UAS imagery in a web application to identify growth form, species, and coverages. …”
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Transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation combined with robotic-assisted body weight-supported treadmill training enhances motor score and gait recovery in incomplete spinal cord inju... by Natalia Comino-Suárez, Juan C. Moreno, Álvaro Megía-García, Antonio J. del-Ama, Diego Serrano-Muñoz, Juan Avendaño-Coy, Ángel Gil-Agudo, Mónica Alcobendas-Maestro, Esther López-López, Julio Gómez-Soriano

“…Secondary outcomes included the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), the Timed Up and Go test (TUG), the 6-Minute Walk test (6MWT), the Spinal Cord Independence Measure III (SCIM III) and the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II (WISCI-II). …”
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System Evaluation of Buyang Huanwu Decoction in Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke by TANG Qiang, ZHANG Shiqiang, ZHU Luwen, TANG Yizhou, LI Hongyu

“…The main outcome indicators were clinical total effective rate, Fugl-Meyer assement (FMA); and the secondary outcome indicators were D-dimer content, plasma fibrinogen content, homocysteine (Hcy) content and adverse reaction. Two researchers independently screened literature, extracted data and evaluated the quality of literature. …”
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Comprehensive symptom assessment using Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale in hospitalized heart failure patients by Yasuhiro Hamatani, Moritake Iguchi, Yurika Ikeyama, Atsuko Kunugida, Megumi Ogawa, Natsushige Yasuda, Kana Fujimoto, Hidenori Ichihara, Misaki Sakai, Tae Kinoshita, Yasuyo Nakashima, Masaharu Akao

“…Worsening symptom burden was noted in 28% of the patients during hospitalization, and was independently associated with higher all‐cause mortality after discharge (hazard ratio: 2.28, 95% confidence interval: 1.02–5.09; P = 0.044) even after adjustment by age and HF mortality prediction model (MAGGIC risk score). …”
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Olutasidenib in combination with azacitidine induces durable complete remissions in patients with relapsed or refractory mIDH1 acute myeloid leukemia: a multicohort open-label phas... by Jorge E. Cortes, Gail J. Roboz, Maria R. Baer, Brian A. Jonas, Gary J. Schiller, Karen Yee, P. Brent Ferrell, Jay Yang, Eunice S. Wang, William G. Blum, Alice Mims, Hua Tian, Aaron Sheppard, Stéphane de Botton, Pau Montesinos, Antonio Curti, Justin M. Watts, the Olutasidenib Combination Therapy Study Group

“…In patients who achieved CR/CRh and were transfusion-dependent at baseline, transfusion independence (RBC and platelets) was achieved in 64% (7/11) and 57% (4/7) of patients, respectively. …”
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Gender differences in efficiency of the telemedicine care of heart failure patients. The results from the TeleEduCare-HF study by Agata Bielecka-Dąbrowa, Dariusz Trzmielak, Agata Sakowicz, Kamil Janikowski, Maciej Banach

“…Based on the EuroQol-5 dimensions 5-levels questionnaire, significantly more women than men reported moderate and serious problems with moving around, serious problems with performing ordinary activities independently as well as moderate and serious pain problem and a significant level of anxiety. …”
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Cooling and Sterile Inflammation in an Oxygen-Glucose-Deprivation/Reperfusion Injury Model in BV-2 Microglia by Jana Lücht, Nele Rolfs, Sylvia J. Wowro, Felix Berger, Katharina R. L. Schmitt, Giang Tong

“…Exposure to OGD suppressed cytokine gene expressions of IL-1β, TNF-α, MCP-1, and TGFβ independently of temperature management, whereas cooling led to a significant increase in IL-1α gene expression after 6 h of OGD. …”
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F. NIETZSCHE: VALIOS SIEKTI GALIOS PRINCIPAS by Arūnas Mickevičius

“…This construct is characterised by independently manifested speculative forms: genealogising, typology and symptomalogy. …”
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Nomogram for predicting early cancer-related death due to recurrence after liver resection in hepatocellular carcinoma patients with Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage B/C:... by Zhan-Cheng Qiu, Hao-Zheng Cai, You-Wei Wu, Jun-Long Dai, Wei-Li Qi, Chu-Wen Chen, Yue-Qing Xu, Chuan Li, Tian-Fu Wen

“…Results In our LASSO-logistic regression model, three variables were independently associated with the ECRD due to recurrence: the alpha-fetoprotein-tumor burden score (ATS score, Odd Ratio [OR]: 1.12, p = 0.001), BCLC stage (OR: 4.39, p < 0.001) and the aspartate transaminase (AST) to alanine transaminase (ALT) ratio (AAR, OR: 1.49, p = 0.027) and we established the nomogram model based on these three variables. …”
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Relationship between internet gaming disorder, interpersonal needs, loneliness, and depression among adolescents using a chain mediation model by GAO-QU Yige, MUZAI Baier, DONG Jingwen, ZHAO Yuxi, ZHU Pengyu, GU Xicheng, LIU Shangbin, CAI Yong, YUAN Dong, WANG Ying

“…The mediation effects included three paths: ① IGD →interpersonal needs → depression (effect value=0.073, P<0.05), accounting for 21.47% of the total effect; ② IGD→ loneliness → depression (effect value=0.093, P<0.05), accounting for 27.35%; and ③ IGD → interpersonal needs → loneliness → depression (effect value=0.036, P<0.05), accounting for 10.59%.ConclusionInterpersonal needs and loneliness independently and jointly mediate the relationship between IGD and depression among adolescents. …”
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Association of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) and High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (Hs-CRP) with the Risk of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Diabetes by Liu Y, Liu H, Sun D, Zheng Y, Tse G, Chen K, Qiu J, Wu S, Liu T

“…Subgroup analysis revealed that the combination of eGFR and hs-CRP had predictive value primarily in males under 60 years of age, individuals with FBG < 9 mmol/L, hypertension, and those not on hypoglycemic medications.Conclusion: In diabetic patients, decreased eGFR and elevated hs-CRP were independently linked to an increased risk of new-onset AF, emphasizing the importance of monitoring these factors for early detection and prevention of AF.Keywords: estimated glomerular filtration rate, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus…”
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Risk and Prognosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Mexican Americans with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Hatia RI, Hwang LY, Li R, Troisi C, Jalal PK, Amos CI, Gomez HF, Chun YS, Rashid A, Kaseb AO, Scheet PA, Hassan MM

“…Metformin use was associated with a reduced risk of death in HCC cases with type 2 DM, with a hazard ratio of 0.72 (P = 0.01) as compared with non-users.Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that type 2 DM was independently associated with increased risk of HCC among Mexican Americans. …”
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Propolis mouthwashes efficacy in managing gingivitis and periodontitis: a systematic review of the latest findings by Muhammed Al-Huda Ballouk, Mohamed Altinawi, Abeer Al-Kafri, Talar S. Zeitounlouian, Piotr S. Fudalej

“…Data from the selected studies were extracted, and then the revised Cochrane’s risk of bias tool (RoB 2.0) was utilised by two of the authors, independently, to evaluate the risk of bias in each study. …”
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