Treating drug-resistant tuberculosis in an era of shorter regimens: Insights from rural South Africa by J-D K Lotz, J Porter, H Conradie, T Boyles, B Gaunt, S Dimanda, D Cort

“…Besides other previously described correlates of outcomes, HIV viraemia emerged as a novel marker for reliably predicting poor outcomes in DR-TB with HIV co-infection, and a pragmatic target for intervention. …”
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Significance of supervision sampling in control of communicable respiratory disease simulated by a new model during different stages of the disease by Alphonse Houssou Hounye, Xiaogao Pan, Yuqi Zhao, Cong Cao, Jiaoju Wang, Abidi Mimi Venunye, Li Xiong, Xiangping Chai, Muzhou Hou

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Assessing the role of Chemokine (C–C motif) ligand 14 in AKI: a European consensus meeting by Jay L. Koyner, Christian Arndt, Jaume Baldira Martinez de Irujo, Sílvia Coelho, Manuel Garcia-Montesinos de la Peña, Luca di Girolamo, Michael Joannidis, Pablo Jorge-Monjas, Christian Koch, Steven Lobaz, Alain Meyer, Marlies Ostermann, Nicoletta Pertica, John R. Prowle, Jon Silversides, Alexander Zarbock, Jorge Echeverri, Kai Harenski, Lui G. Forni

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Reflections and trajectories for interdisciplinary research on the energy transition by Cesare Sposito, Francesca Scalisi

“…From the published contributions, it emerges the need for a paradigm shift that, on the one hand, is characterised by a ‘sufficiency’ approach (regarding new land occupation and new constructions) and a circular economy (to limit the use of non-renewable resources) capable of exploiting the potential of technologies for the new services made possible by digitisation, and on the other hand, relies on new user awareness of the limits of the Planet, pursuable through ‘soft’ urgent actions that are robust, flexible and easy to implement as they require a lower financial commitment. …”
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Fifteen-second bouts of hyperoxia improve 5-minute time-trial performance in acute hypoxic conditions by Martin Faulhaber, Sina Schneider, Linda K. Rausch, Tobias Dünnwald, Verena Menz, Hannes Gatterer, Michael D. Kennedy, Wolfgang Schobersberger

“… Introduction Hyperoxia, e.g. administration of 100 % oxygen, is a wide spread tool to improve blood oxygenation (e.g. in emergency medicine) but is also applied in elite sports to improve training intensity or competition performance. …”
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Impact of carbapenem-resistant infections on mortality in mechanically ventilated acute respiratory distress syndrome patients: A comparison with hypoxemia severity – An observatio... by Thejesh Srinivas, Shwethapriya R, Gagana Hanumaiah, Pratibha Todur, Souvik Chaudhuri, Ganesh Paramasivam, Prithvishree Ravindra, Vinutha R. Bhat, Sagar Shanmukhappa Maddani, Shobha U. Kamath, Danavath Nagendra, Vishwas P, Likith Hanumaiah, Pratik Paran Medhi, Prabha Prakash

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Associations between Children’s Exposure to PM2.5 and their Serum Inflammatory Responses in Taiwan by Wei-Jung Tseng, Jian-He Lu, How-Ran Chao, Ming-Hsien Tsai, Yu-Ting Chang, Liang-Jen Wang, Chih-Cheng Chen, Wan-Nurdiyana-Wan Mansor, Juliana Jalaludin, Chih-Lung Wang, Ying-I Tsai

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Effect of Hemoadsorption for Cytokine Removal in Pneumococcal and Meningococcal Sepsis by Francesca Leonardis, Viviana De Angelis, Francesca Frisardi, Chiara Pietrafitta, Ivano Riva, Tino Martino Valetti, Valentina Broletti, Gianmariano Marchesi, Lorenza Menato, Roberto Nani, Franco Marson, Mirca Fabbris, Luca Cabrini, Sergio Colombo, Alberto Zangrillo, Carlo Coniglio, Giovanni Gordini, Lucia Stalteri, Giovanni Giuliani, Vittorio Dalmastri, Gaetano La Manna

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Association of Sociodemographic Factors With Overtriage, Undertriage, and Value of Care After Major Surgery by Tyler J. Loftus, MD, Matthew M. Ruppert, MS, Benjamin Shickel, PhD, Tezcan Ozrazgat-Baslanti, PhD, Jeremy A. Balch, MD, Kenneth L. Abbott, MD, Die Hu, MS, Adnan Javed, MD, Firas Madbak, MD, Faheem Guirgis, MD, David Skarupa, MD, Philip A. Efron, MD, Patrick J. Tighe, MD, William R. Hogan, MD, Parisa Rashidi, PhD, Gilbert R. Upchurch, Jr, MD, Azra Bihorac, MD

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Climats et origines des grands singes et des hommes by Brigitte Senut

“…A l'heure actuelle, les données de terrain suggèrent que les grands singes de type moderne et les hommes auraient émergé au cours du Miocène entre 12 et 8 millions d’années environ. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of laryngeal cancer treatment literature (2003–2023) by Yan Zhao, Jiancheng Xue

“…Bibliometric and knowledge graph analysis are utilized to assess contributions in treating this carcinoma and to forecast emerging research hotspots that may enhance future clinical outcomes. …”
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Sex Differences in the Prognostic Value of Circulating Biomarkers in Patients Presenting With Acute Chest Pain by Gard Mikael Sæle Myrmel, MD, Nasir Saeed, Ole Thomas Steiro, MD, Hilde Lunde Tjora, MD, PhD, Jørund Langørgen, MD, PhD, Rune Oskar Bjørneklett, MD, PhD, Øyvind Skadberg, MD, Vernon Vijay Singha Bonarjee, MD, PhD, Øistein Rønneberg Mjelva, MD, Eva Ringdal Pedersen, MD, PhD, Kjell Vikenes, MD, PhD, Torbjørn Omland, MD, PhD, Kristin Moberg Aakre, MD, PhD

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Real-Life Data on the Efficacy of Canakinumab in Patients with Adult-Onset Still’s Disease by Antonio Vitale, Virginia Berlengiero, Jurgen Sota, Luisa Ciarcia, Nicola Ricco, Sara Barneschi, Mariam Mourabi, Giuseppe Lopalco, Chiara Marzo, Francesca Bellisai, Florenzo Iannone, Bruno Frediani, Luca Cantarini

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A Review of Age-related Macular Degeneration and Current Concepts in Management by Sahebaan Sethi

“…Pharmacological interventions, particularly anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents, are extensively reviewed as the mainstay of treatment for wet AMD. The potential of emerging therapies and combination treatments is also explored. …”
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Leisure and social occupational choice within nursing home facilities in Ireland: Residents perspectives by Jenna Keane, Ciara Ryan, Ruth Usher

“…Background National standards for nursing homes in Ireland require that residents are offered a choice of recreational and stimulating activities to meet their needs and preferences.Aims/Objectives To investigate residents’ perceptions of leisure and social occupational choice in nursing homes in Ireland to determine if occupational choice is facilitated.Materials and method Qualitative-descriptive design – nursing home residents completed two semi-structured interviews that explored their experiences of leisure and social occupational engagement.Results Two overarching themes with six associated sub-themes emerged. From residents’ perspectives, social and leisure occupational choice was dependent on: Environmental factors (nursing homes’ Cultural, Social, Physical, and Temporal Environments) and Personal factors (residents’ Health Status and Personal Attitudes).Conclusion The cultural environment had the most significant influence on residents’ leisure and social occupational choice, highlighting the importance of person-centred care within nursing homes, to promote occupational choice. …”
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Effects of hydrogen water and psychological treatment in a sample of women with panic disorder: a randomized and controlled clinical trial by Ana Belén Fernández-Serrano, Francisco José Moya-Faz, Cesar Augusto Giner Alegría, Juan Carlos Fernández Rodríguez, Jose Francisco Soriano Guilabert, Martín del Toro Mellado

“…In recent years, hydrogen-rich water has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy to prevent and intervene in stress-related disorders, due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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Can Top Down Participatory Budgeting Work? The Case of Polish Community Fund by Dawid Sześciło, Bartosz Wilk

“…The purpose of this article is to determine when top down approach to PB might be welcomed, taking into account the characteristics of PB schemes all around the world that they emerged as local initiatives, instigated either by civil society groups or local governments. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF DERIVATIVE MARKET IN 2000-2012 by E. V. Vasina

“…At the end of XIX century futures exchange emerged, in the early 70-ies XX century - option exchange of financial derivatives. …”
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Empowering Non-Specialist English Teachers: Self-Efficacy Enhancement Through Classroom English Proficiency and Collaborative Support by Shoichi Matsumura, Yushi Hinoki

“…Notably, support from specialist teachers emerged as a critical factor in sustaining or diminishing the enhanced self-efficacy of non-specialist teachers. …”
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Livelihood transition from mountain to the sea in Eastern Indonesia: A case study in Sambi Rampas District, East Manggarai by Rubiyanto Cahyo Wisnu, Hirota Isao

“…The results reveal that while agriculture and forest-based activities remain vital, fishing has emerged as a significant livelihood component, especially during the fishing season. …”
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