Treating shock with norepinephrine administered in midline catheters in an intermediary care unit: a retrospective cohort study by Gustav Torisson, Marcus Ohlsson, Hanna Karlsson, Ajnaz Afrasiabi, Viktor Månsson, Hannes Hartman

“…The aim of the current study is to determine the rate of complications and patient outcomes when NE is administered through midline catheters (MCs) in intermediary care units (IMCUs).Design Retrospective cohort study.Setting Three IMCUs in southern SwedenParticipants Patients with septic shock who received NE through a MC from September 2020 through March 2023.Primary and secondary outcome measures The primary outcome was a major complication to treatment, defined as extravasation of NE, catheter-associated venous thromboembolism and catheter-associated bloodstream infection (BSI). …”
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Proposed carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) cut-off values for the detection of pancreatic cancer in patients with poorly controlled diabetes: a real-world study by Taku Yamada, Taichi Minami, Masayo Yamada, Yasuo Terauchi

“…This real-world trial was designed to test our hypotheses. This was a retrospective cohort study. …”
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Factors influencing trust among colleagues in hospital settings: a systematic review by Andreea Isabela Varga, Ivan Spehar, Frode Veggeland, Helge Skirbekk

“…This method was chosen given the inclusion of studies with different research designs and the unsuitability of the data for a meta-analysis or meta-ethnography. …”
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Eco-reliable operation based on clean environmental condition for the grid-connected renewable energy hubs with heat pump and hydrogen, thermal and compressed air storage systems by Aboulbaba Eladeb, Ali Basem, Aman Sharma, Aashim Dhawan, Prabhat Sharma, Mohamed Bouzidi, Lioua Kolsi, Elnaz Naderi Drehshori

“…Subject to the operating model and reliability restrictions of these networks, the suggested strategy seeks to reduce the overall estimated costs of energy procurement, dependability, and emissions within the designated networks. Additional constraints of the problem encompass the operational model of sources and storages, conceptualized as an energy hub. …”
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Challenges and Technology Trends in Implementing a Human Resource Management System: A Systematic Literature Review by Rahma Destriani, Raihansyah Yoga Adhitama, Dana Indra Sensuse, Deden Sumirat Hidayat, Erisva Hakiki Purwaningsih

“…These recommendations were designed to support organizations in further optimizing HRMS utilization and leveraging the latest technologies such as AI and blockchain. …”
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Morbidity and mortality patterns of preterm low birthweight neonates admitted to referral hospitals in the Amhara region of Ethiopia: retrospective follow-up study by Yalemtsehay Dagnaw Genie, Belete Fenta Kebede, Mulualem Silesh Zerihun, Desalew Tilahun Beyene

“…Objective This study aimed to assess the morbidity and mortality patterns of preterm neonates with low birth weight admitted in the Amhara region referral hospitals in Ethiopia.Design Hospital-based retrospective follow-up study.Setting Amhara region referral hospitals, Ethiopia.Participants A total of 291 preterm neonates low birth weight that were admitted to referral hospitals in the Amhara region between 1 January 2017 and 30 December 2018 were reviewed. …”
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Genetic association analysis of lipid-lowering drug target genes in chronic kidney disease by Yi Zhang, Yi Zhang, Guangyang Ou, Lei Peng, Jian Pan, Shaohua Zhang, Jianguo Shi

“…A Mendelian randomization analysis was conducted targeting these drug-related genes. CKD risk was designated as the primary outcome, while estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) were assessed as secondary outcomes. …”
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Interface Acoustic Waves in 128° YX-LiNbO₃/SU-8/Overcoat Structures by Cinzia Caliendo, Massimiliano Benetti, Domenico Cannatà, Farouk Laidoudi, Gaetana Petrone

“…Three-dimensional finite element method analysis was performed using Comsol Multiphysics software to design an optimized multilayer configuration able to achieve an efficient guiding effect of the IAW at the LiNbO₃/overcoat interface. …”
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Comparison of enrichment methods for efficient nitrogen fixation on a biocathode by Rous, Axel, Santa-Catalina, Gaëlle, Desmond-Le Quémener, Elie, Trably, Eric, Bernet, Nicolas

“…The first enrichment step was specifically designed for the selection of N2-fixing bacteria from soil samples with organic C as electron and carbon source. …”
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The association between maternal tobacco smoking during pregnancy and the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring: A systematic review and meta-analysi... by Mahdi Mohammadian, Lusine G Khachatryan, Filipp V Vadiyan, Mostafa Maleki, Fatemeh Fatahian, Abdollah Mohammadian-Hafshejani

“…Meta-regression showed study design and study region significantly influenced heterogeneity (P < 0.10). …”
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The Role of Exchange Rate As a Moderating Variable in CAR, NPF and BOPO Influencing Profitability by Desman Serius Nazara, Dede Hertina, Listiana Sri Mulatsih, Alfiana, Loso Judijanto

“…Purpose: The objective of this study is to ascertain how operating costs, CAR, NPF, and BOPO affect ROA. Design/methodology/approach: Regression analysis is one of the quantitative methods used in the research process. …”
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Interaction between Nuclear Receptor and Alpha-Adrenergic Agonist Subtypes in Metabolism and Systemic Hemodynamics of Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats by Sheryar Afzal, Munavvar Abdul Sattar, Ibrahim Albokhadaim, Ali Attiq, Mahmoud Kandeel, Aimi Syamima Abdul Manap, Sameer M. Alhojaily

“…Group I (WKY) and group II (SHR) were designated as normotensive control and hypertensive control, respectively. …”
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Effectiveness of the ARTHE-e app for exercise adherence in people with knee osteoarthritis: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Bruno Pereira, Charlotte Lanhers, Emmanuel Coudeyre, Lech Dobija, Mathilde Pelletier-Visa, Alexis Bonhomme

“…In response, we have developed a novel smartphone-based m-health application, ARTH-e, specifically designed to enhance adherence to adapted physical activity in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. …”
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Predictors of sickness absence among employees with common mental disorders in Sweden– a longitudinal study by Anna Frantz, Anna Toropova, Iben Axén, Gunnar Bergström, Anna Finnes, Elisabeth Björk Brämberg

“…The results highlight the importance of addressing specific workplace factors when designing interventions aimed at decreasing sickness absence for employees on sickness absence due to CMDs. …”
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Efficacy of whole cell vaccine Aeromonas hydrophila on catfish broodstock and it’s offspring resistance againt motile aeromonad septicemia (MAS) by , Sukenda, Kiki Amalia Pratiwi, , Rahman, Dendi Hidayatullah

“…This study used a randomized complete design with two treatments and three replications. …”
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Informed choices for some, but not for others: An exploration of Australian midlife women’s participation in mammography screening by social class by Samantha Batchelor, Belinda Lunnay, Sara Macdonald, Paul R Ward

“…Objective: To understand how social class impacts informed choice-making among midlife women (45–64 years), regarding (non) participation in mammography screening. Design: A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews. …”
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Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) Supplementation in Adult Horses Supports Improved Skeletal Muscle Inflammatory Gene Expression Following Exercise by Madison R. Barshick, Kristine M. Ely, Keely C. Mogge, Lara M. Chance, Sally E. Johnson

“…All horses were rested for 120 days before the experiment was repeated in a cross-over design. Plasma total antioxidant capacity was unaffected (<i>p</i> > 0.05) by either exercise or MSM. …”
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A Simple Approach for Mitigating a New Flooding Attack in RPL-Based IoT Networks by Mehdi Rouissat, Ibrahim S. Alsukayti, Mohammed Belkheir, Mohammed Alreshoodi, Allel Mokaddem, Djamila Ziani

“…It incorporates limited protection from external security attacks but stays considerably vulnerable to internal routing attacks. The inherent design of RPL, particularly its topology establishment and maintenance mechanism, makes it easy to initiate more damaging attacks such as flooding attacks. …”
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Decentralized Management of Home Care Services for Seniors: Protocol for a Participatory Action Research by Virginie Savaria, Johanne Queenton, Annie Carrier

“…To be effective, strategies designed to incorporate this management approach require attention to 3 elements: autonomy of local stakeholders, individual and organizational capacities, and accountability for actions and decisions. …”
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Small Magnets, Big Future: Low-Field MRI Technology and Clinical Utility by Mohamamdreza Elhaie, Abolfazl Koozari, Iraj Abedi, Mahmoud Mohammadi-Sadr, Abbas Monsef

“…The reduced costs and accessibility afforded by low-field designs have positioned this technology to increase diagnostic MRI access globally. …”
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