Experiences, perceptions and ethical considerations of the malaria infection study in Thailand by Bhensri Naemiratch, Natinee Kulpijit, Supanat Ruangkajorn, Nicholas P. J. Day, Jetsumon Prachumsri, Phaik Yeong Cheah

“…Results Three major themes emerged: experiences and perceptions of MIST, reasons for joining MIST, and ethical considerations. …”
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Association between Anemia and Risk of Parkinson Disease by Yao-Chin Wang, Abel Po-Hao Huang, Sheng-Po Yuan, Chu-Ya Huang, Chieh-Chen Wu, Tahmina Nasrin Poly, Suleman Atique, Woon-Man Kung

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Outdoor Massive MIMO Testbed With Directional Beams: Design, Implementation, and Validation by Spandan Bisoyi, Pasupuleti Muralimohan, Harish Kumar Dureppagari, Pavan Reddy Manne, Kiran Kuchi

“…Massive MIMO has emerged as a key technology for the deployment of 5G networks, significantly enhancing network capacities. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Associated Factors towards Nonpharmacological Pain Management among Nurses Working at Amhara Region Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals, Ethiopia by Esayas Alemshet Tekletsadik, Abebaw Alemayehu Desta, Belayneh Shetie Workneh

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Compassion fatigue and associated factors among nurses working in Jimma Zone public hospitals, southwest Ethiopia: A facility based cross-sectional study. by Duguma Debela Ganeti, Bikila Dereje Fufa, Ebissa Bayana Kebede, Sheka Shemsi Seid, Birhanu Wogane Ilala, Nuritu Bacha Benti, Yeshitila Belay Belachew

“…Total experience [β = -0.04; 95%CI (-0.06, -0.01); p = 0.005], perceived social support [β = -0.13; 95% CI (-0.17, -0.08); p<0.001], self-compassion [β = -0.09; 95% CI (-0.14, -0.03); p = 0.003], support seeking [β = -0.23; 95% CI (-0.42, -0.04 p = 0.017], emergency ward [β = 0.36; 95% CI (0.2, 0.51); p <0.001], ICU [β = 0.38; 95% CI (0.21, 0.54); p<0.001], pediatric ward [β = 0.23; 95% CI (0.10, 0.36); p < 0.001] and average sleep hours per day [β = 0.46; 95% CI (0.35, 0.57); p<0.001] were statistically signifantly factors.…”
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The Mla pathway promotes Vibrio cholerae re-expansion from stationary phase by Deborah R. Leitner, Franz G. Zingl, Alexander A. Morano, Hailong Zhang, Matthew K. Waldor

“…Our findings suggest that the defects in cellular energy homeostasis that emerge in the absence of the Mla pathway underlie its importance in maintaining V. cholerae culturability.…”
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Unmet Medical Needs in the Management of Ulcerative Colitis: Results of an Italian Delphi Consensus by Marco Daperno, Alessandro Armuzzi, Silvio Danese, Walter Fries, Giuseppina Liguori, Ambrogio Orlando, Claudio Papi, Mariabeatrice Principi, Fernando Rizzello, Angelo Viscido, Paolo Gionchetti

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Association of systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) with risk of psoriasis: a cross-sectional analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2014 by Xuan Yang, Yuxin Pan, Yang Zhang, Yang Meng, Tang Tong, Mingyi Zhao

“…Abstract Background The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) is an emerging marker of inflammation, and the onset of psoriasis is associated with inflammation. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance, virulence gene profiles, and molecular epidemiology of enterococcal isolates from patients with urinary tract infections in Shanghai, China by Weiyi Wu, Shuzhen Xiao, Lizhong Han, Qiong Wu

“…The data emphasize the need for ongoing surveillance and customized therapeutic approaches to combat emerging resistance and virulence factors in Enterococcal UTIs.…”
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Decision support systems for waste-to-energy technologies: A systematic literature review of methods and future directions for sustainable implementation in Ghana by Theophilus Frimpong Adu, Lena Dzifa Mensah, Mizpah Ama Dziedzorm Rockson, Francis Kemausuor

“…Future research directions identified by this study include the development of Ghana-specific DSS models, integration of real-time data collection methodologies, creation of user-friendly interfaces for local decision-makers, and exploration of emerging technologies such as blockchain and IoT or Machine learning (ML) for enhancing DSS in WtE management.…”
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Tolerability and Effectiveness of Regorafenib Treatment in Patients with Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Real-World Data from the United States by Finn RS, Iyer R, Kalman RS, Parikh ND, Cabrera R, Babajanyan S, Kaseb AO

“…The primary study endpoint was the frequency of documented treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs). Additional endpoints included overall survival and progression-free survival. …”
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Histological staining of tick bite skin biopsies for spirochetes and Powassan virus RNA by Jihane Oufattole, Anne Piantadosi, Sam R. Telford, Alvaro C. Laga, Isaac H. Solomon

“…ABSTRACT Ixodes scapularis is a vector of several human pathogens in the United States, including Borrelia burgdorferi, the cause of Lyme disease, and Powassan virus (POWV), an emerging cause of severe encephalitis. Skin biopsies from tick bite sites are frequently collected and tested for the presence of spirochetes (Borrelia spp.), which remain elusive. …”
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Assessment, Decision, Adaptation, Production, Topical Experts-Integration, Training, and Testing (ADAPT-ITT) Framework to Tailor Evidence-Based Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatm... by Cristina M Lopez, Angela D Moreland, Stephanie Amaya, Erin Bisca, Christin Mujica, Tayler Wilson, Nathaniel Baker, Lauren Richey, Allison Ross Eckard, Patricia A Resick, Steven A Safren, Carla Kmett Danielson

“…The qualitative data (N=54 recordings) used to evaluate and adapt CPT-L emerged from individual interviews conducted with participants after each therapy session as well as exit interviews conducted at posttreatment data collection. …”
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Xiaohua Funing decoction ameliorates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by modulating the gut microbiota and bile acids by Jindong Zhao, Jindong Zhao, Yan Li

“…IntroductionThe gut microbiota and bile acids (BAs) have emerged as factors involved in the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). …”
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Preferences and Attitudes Towards Digital Communication and Symptom Reporting Methods in Clinical Trials by McDowell B, Dumais KM, Gary ST, de Gooijer I, Ward T

“…Bryan McDowell,1 Kelly M Dumais,2 Sarah Tressel Gary,2 Ingeborg de Gooijer,2 Tomás Ward3 1eCOA Science, Clario, Geneva, Switzerland; 2eCOA Science, Clario, Philadelphia, PA, USA; 3Insight Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Data Analytics, Dublin City University, Dublin, IrelandCorrespondence: Bryan McDowell, eCOA Science, Clario, Chemin Louis-Hubert 2, Petit-Lancy, Geneva, 1213, Switzerland, Tel +41 22 879 91 00, Fax +41 22 879 91 01, Email bryan.mcdowell@clario.comPurpose: With the growing use of digital health technologies (DHT) in clinical trials, the opportunity to use technology to promote greater patient centricity and inclusivity has emerged. Current technology provides various mechanisms for communication, eg, through voice or text, however, participant familiarity and preference for them is poorly understood. …”
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The carbon footprint of pasture-based buffalo milk production in Colombia by Andrés F. Pérez, Felipe Vélez S., Juan F. Naranjo R.

“… Colombia’s water buffalo dairy market has experienced significant growth in recent years, emerging as the industry’s leading sector in milk quality and favorable prices. …”
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Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Traumatic Shock Patients from the Korean Society of Traumatology by Pil Young Jung, Byungchul Yu, Chan-Yong Park, Sung Wook Chang, O Hyun Kim, Maru Kim, Junsik Kwon, Gil Jae Lee, Korean Society of Traumatology (KST) Clinical Research Group

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Digital Twins for Clinical and Operational Decision-Making: Scoping Review by Vahid Riahi, Ibrahima Diouf, Sankalp Khanna, Justin Boyle, Hamed Hassanzadeh

“…Digital twins (DTs) are an emerging technology for digital transformation and applied intelligence that is rapidly attracting attention. …”
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Incidence and risk factors of postoperative delirium in elderly surgical patients 2023 by Efrem Fenta, Diriba Teshome, Simegnew Kibret, Metages Hunie, Abebe Tiruneh, Amsalu Belete, Amsalu Molla, Belayneh Dessie, Kumlachew Geta

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Multi-decadal stability of water ages and tracer transport in a temperate-humid river basin by Siyuan Wang, Markus Hrachowitz, Gerrit Schoups, Anna Störiko

“…Liquid water input ( P _L ), comprising rainfall and snow melt, emerges as the dominant driver of F _wy,Q across all time scales. …”
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