Instruments for assessing patient-reported experience measures among patients with diabetes mellitus: a scoping review by Soe Sandi Tint, Myo Zin Oo, Nida Buawangpong, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn, Kittipan Rerkasem, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Timothy E. O’Brien, Rohini Mathur, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon

“…Abstract Purpose Diabetes Mellitus (DM) management is increasingly focusing on patient-centered care, making patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) critical for understanding the subjective aspects of diabetes treatment and self-management. …”
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Attentional dysfunction arises from right frontocentral and occipital network connectivity in Parkinson's disease by Isobel Timothea French, Kuo-Hsuan Chang, Wei-Kuang Liang, Wen-Sheng Chang, Yen-Shi Lo, Yi-Ru Wang, Mei-Ling Cheng, Norden E. Huang, Hsiu-Chuan Wu, Siew-Na Lim, Chiung-Mei Chen, Chi-Hung Juan

“…While electroencephalography (EEG) may reveal abnormalities of these circuits in PD, dynamic brain oscillations critical for interareal communications cannot be deciphered with conventional time-frequency analyses. …”
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Frequency and treatment of venous thromboembolic events in patients with space-occupying brain infarction and decompressive craniectomy by Dominik Michalski, Dirk Lindner, Alhuda Dabbagh, Janine Mielke, Katja S Mühlberg, Karl Titus Hoffmann, Charlotte Huber, Johann Otto Pelz

“…Introduction Venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) like deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism are frequent complications in (neuro) critical ill patients. Anticoagulation for VTE after space-occupying brain infarction is a therapeutic dilemma. …”
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Youth experiencing homelessness at risk for suicide: psychosocial risk factors and service use patterns by Laura J. Chavez, Kelly J. Kelleher, Alicia Bunger, Xin Feng, Margaret Fitzpatrick, Jodi L. Ford, Allen B. Mallory, Arielle H. Sheftall, Tansel Yilmazer, Alexis Pizzulo, Jesse L. Hawke, Mattina A. Davenport, Natasha Slesnick

“…Conclusion Understanding the needs of youth experiencing homelessness who are at risk for suicide is critical to developing interventions to alleviate their risk for suicide. …”
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Image-based anomaly detection in low-light industrial environments with feature enhancement by Dinh-Cuong Hoang, Phan Xuan Tan, Anh-Nhat Nguyen, Son-Anh Bui, Ta Huu Anh Duong, Tuan-Minh Huynh, Duc-Manh Nguyen, Viet-Anh Trinh, Quang-Huy Ha, Nguyen Dinh Bao Long, Duc-Thanh Tran, Xuan-Tung Dinh, Van-Hiep Duong, Tran Thi Thuy Trang

“…The FFE module suppresses high-frequency noise and amplifies structural details, while the IFE module adaptively boosts features from both well-lit and dimly illuminated regions, allowing the model to focus on critical areas without relying on computationally expensive image enhancement techniques. …”
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Multidrug Resistance Tuberculosis in the Context of Co-Infection in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Bezawit Kassaw Hailu, Yitayew Demessie, Abebe Tesfaye Gessese, Gashaw Getaneh Dagnaw, Haileyesus Dejene

“…Abstract The rise of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) remains a critical public health challenge, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. …”
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An assessment of breast cancer HER2, ER, and PR expressions based on mammography using deep learning with convolutional neural networks by Shun Zeng, Hongyu Chen, Rui Jing, Wenzhuo Yang, Ligong He, Tianle Zou, Peng Liu, Bo Liang, Dan Shi, Wenhao Wu, Qiusheng Lin, Zhenyu Ma, Jinhui Zha, Yonghao Zhong, Xianbin Zhang, Guangrui Shao, Peng Gong

“…Expressions of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), estrogen receptor (ER), and progesterone receptor (PR) are critical to the development of therapeutic strategies for breast cancer. …”
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BAFF and APRIL immunotherapy following Bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccination enhances protection against pulmonary tuberculosis in mice by Min Xie, Chen-Yu Tsai, Joshua Woo, Frank Nuritdinov, Melissa Cristaldo, Narineh M. Odjourian, Rosleine Antilus-Sainte, Maureen Dougher, Martin Gengenbacher, Martin Gengenbacher

“…Concurrently, we observed an increased frequency of central memory T cells, a subset critical for protective immunity. Changes in cellular immune responses were accompanied by reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine profiles and a contraction of the leukocyte population in lungs. …”
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“I Desire to Have an HIV‐Free Baby”: Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers’ Perceptions of Viral Load Testing and Suppression in HIV Care in Southwestern Uganda. by Kabami, Jane, Akatukwasa, Cecilia, Kabageni, Stella, Nangendo, Joanita, Byamukama, Ambrose, Atwiine, Fredrick, Mftumukiza, Valence, Tamu, Munezero John Bosco, Arinaitwe, Elizabeth, Mutabazi, Andrew, Ssebutinde, Peter, Musoke, Phillipa, Kamya, Moses R., Katahoire, Anne R.

“…Introduction Viral suppression is a critical component for preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV(MTCT). …”
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M-Mode in grade 3 dyspneic patients assessment by Ravikanti Karthik, Yerramsetty Venu Sashank, Kumar Ranjith K., Haward Raymond

“…Introduction/Objective Respiratory distress is a serious condition that can develop in the critically ill or those who have significant injuries. …”
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Economic Evaluation of a Novel Lung Cancer Diagnostic in a Population of Patients with a Positive Low-Dose Computed Tomography Result by Michael J. Morris, Sheila A. Habib, Maggie L. Do Valle, John E. Schneider

“…Consequently, there is a critical need for advanced diagnostics after an initial low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan. …”
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Intra-specific variation in mortality of even-aged Cryptomeria japonica (L. f.) D. Don. forests can be explained using relationships among long-term stand characteristics by Keiko Fukumoto, Tomohiro Nishizono, Fumiaki Kitahara

“…Abstract Context Understanding tree mortality is critical for sustainable forest management. Long-term tree mortality may differ depending on the stand development process and can be influenced by forest management regimes. …”
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Reliability and Validity of Visual Estimation in Determining Thorax Rotation Mobility using the Quadruped Lumbar-Locked Position by Katelyn S Whetstone, Kyle A Matsel, Andrew S Patton, Sarah E Gehres, Kate Schwartzkopf-Phifer

“…Accurate differentiation between normal mobility and active and passive physiological deficits in the thoracic region is critical for identifying the need for intervention to the thorax…”
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Land Rights, Land Ownership, and Land Governance among Rural Communities in River Tana County, Kenya: A Gender Perspective by Wilson Ndenyele, Marie-Emmanuelle, Halimu Suleimani Shauri, Godffrey Nato

“…The study was informed by primary data that was obtained through interviews and observation from the field and secondary data that involved critical review of different legal documents related to land policy process and issues in Kenya. …”
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Species specificity and specificity diversity (SSD) framework: a novel method for detecting the unique and enriched species associated with disease by leveraging the microbiome het... by Zhanshan Sam Ma

“…Abstract Background Differentiating the microbiome changes associated with diseases is challenging but critically important. Majority of existing efforts have been focused on a community level, but the discerning power of community or holistic metrics such as diversity analysis seems limited. …”
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Oral health status, behavior and impact profile among naval personnel in the Malaysian naval armed forces by Nik Madihah Nik Azis, Raja Noreihan Raja Abdullah, Mohamad Nur Adzmi Mohamad Ayub, Badiah Baharin

“…Abstract Background The oral health of military personnel is critical in ensuring their operational readiness and overall health. …”
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Progress in the Management of Retinal Detachment Associated With Morning Glory Syndrome by Wu S, Wang W, Liu L, Wang W, Jiang K, Peng C, Sun H, Zhang J

“…The etiology of MGS is not fully understood but has been associated with genetic factors, particularly mutations in the PAX6 and PAX2 genes, which play critical roles in eye development. MGS is often linked with other ocular and systemic anomalies, including retinal detachment, a significant complication that may be exudative, tractional, or rhegmatogenous. …”
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Effectiveness and safety of herbal medicines for induction of labour: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Edward Fottrell, Carina King, Chrispin Mandiwa, Collins Zamawe, Hannah Maria Jennings

“…The risk of bias was assessed using ‘John Hopkins Nursing School Critical Appraisal Tool’ and ‘Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool’.Results A total of 1421 papers were identified through the searches, but only 10 were retained after eligibility and risk of bias assessments. …”
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Sustainable Distance E-Learning for Enhanced Students Retention and Support: Faculty of Law National Open University of Nigeria in Focus by Erimma Gloria Orie

“…In a developing country like Nigeria, these challenges can be critical compared to the developed countries where infrastructural development is well in place and taken for granted. …”
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On the specifics of valuing effort: a developmental and a formalized perspective on preferences for cognitive and physical effort by Wolff, Wanja, Stähler, Johanna, Schüler, Julia, Bieleke, Maik

“…Contrary to this principle of least effort, research shows that effort is sometimes treated as if it was valuable in its own right, and people exhibit stable differences with respect to their valuation of effort. Critically, individual-difference research that investigates if this valuation of effort is domain-general or specific to cognitive or physical contexts is lacking. …”
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