Trends and Associations of Chilblains Prevalence with Connective Tissue Diseases, Including COVID-19 Incidence by Argobi Y

“…This study was designed to examine chilblains’ documented prevalence and association with autoimmune diseases and COVID-19.Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out at Mass General Brigham (MGB), an extensive integrated healthcare system situated in Greater Boston, Massachusetts. …”
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A deep learning method for differentiating safflower germplasm using optimal leaf structure features by Hoang Thien Van, Phuong Thuy Khuat, Trang Van, Thai Thanh Tuan, Yong Suk Chung

“…Medicinal plants, such as safflower (Carthamustinctorius), are essential in both conventional and modern healthcare. This study evaluatesthe reliability of leaf image classification for differentiating safflower germplasm accessions, despite the challenge posed by similar leaf structures across varieties. …”
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A descriptive study of smoking, socioeconomic position, and health-related behaviors in urban Colombia by Valentina Guatibonza-García, Sofía Gnecco-González, Agustín Pérez-Londoño, Carolina Betancourt-Villamizar, Carlos O. Mendivil

“…Smokers and non-smokers appealed essentially to the same health information sources, especially healthcare professionals. Conclusion The worldwide trend towards a reduction in smoking seems to have been reversed in Colombia, smoking is increasing fast in disadvantaged population segments. …”
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Caregivers' Preferences of COVID-19 Vaccination for Children: A Cross-sectional Study From Rural South India by U.C SAMUDYATHA, Bhavyashree BALAJI, Meghna SINGH, Megha GOWDA

“…Although fear of side effects was the most common reason not to vaccinate, a higher proportion of caregivers willing to vaccinate children had consulted healthcare personnel to clarify queries related to side effects. …”
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Monitoring of helminth fauna of transhumant cattle in the North Caucasus by S. Sh. Kabardiev, Z. H. Musaev, K. A. Karpuschenko, B. I. Shapiev

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When a sore throat turns into deadly multiple serous cavity effusions: the role of Prevotella oris in rapidly progressing infection—a case report by Fangqi Zhang, Juan-Li Wang, Jian Zhu, Shaokui Si, Hao Guo, Xiang Yue, Wei Wen

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Cohort profile: the Halland osteoarthritis (HALLOA) cohort–from knee pain to osteoarthritis: a longitudinal observational study in Sweden by Ann Bremander, Maria L E Andersson, S Bergman, Katarina Aili, Emma Haglund

“…The participants were recruited: (1) when seeking care for knee pain in primary healthcare or (2) by advertisements in local newspapers. …”
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DR-Z2AN: dual-recurrent neural network with a tri-channel attention mechanism for financial management prediction by Salem Knifo, Ahmad Alzubi

“…It is an essential component of financial analysis and planning that aids businesses in making well-informed decisions and preparing for potential future events. In the healthcare domain, financial management prediction is a crucial task that helps patients track and predict the expenses required for their medical services. …”
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The value-for-money assessment and funding arrangements for high-priced drugs in an era of uncertainty: a comparative analysis of national health technology assessment agencies in... by Jihyung Hong, Eun-Young Bae, Sohee Cha, Joohyun Lee

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The Optimization of the Debittering Process and the Exploration of Bitter Metabolites of <i>Paeonia ostii</i> ‘Fengdan’ Seeds by Shuting Li, Yanfeng Xu, Xinyue Liu, Qizhen Su, Junyu Zhang, Xinran Zhang, Xinmiao Guo, Yanlong Zhang, Qingyu Zhang

“…However, little attention is paid to their development as a healthcare food due to their bitter and astringent taste. …”
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Knowledge and awareness of Palestinian health care professionals towards probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics: a cross-sectional study from Palestine by Abdel Naser Zaid, Iyad Ali, Nidal Jaradat, Rowa Al Ramahi, Rula Hmeidat, Sanabil Nofal, Raneem Diab, Manwa Nasser, Heba Rabaya, Mohamed Tamimi, Ramzi Shawahni

“…This study aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of Palestinian healthcare professionals regarding probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics. …”
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Decomposition and comparative analysis of urban-rural disparity in attitude towards advance care planning among Chinese adults: A nationwide study by Xue Wang, Yibo Wu, Lina Ge, Meizhen Zhao, Yi Ma, Shuang Zang

“…Abstract Background Examining urban-rural disparity in Chinese adults’ advance care planning (ACP) attitudes is crucial for healthcare decision-making. A comprehensive understanding of contributing factors, especially through decomposition and comparative analysis, remains limited. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with alcohol use disorders among people living with HIV attending care and treatment centers at Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: A cross-sectional study. by Florian Emanuel Ghaimo, Ester Steven Mzilangwe, Samuel Chacha, Saidi Bakari Kuganda

“…Factors significantly associated with AUD in the final model included male sex (AOR = 4.18, P <0.001), healthcare level (reference: tertiary health facility; secondary health facility AOR = 1.80, P<0.001, primary health facility AOR = 9.65, P<0.001), being divorced or widowed (AOR = 2.82, P<0.001), secondary education (AOR = 1.35, P = 0.005), and probable depression (AOR = 2.48, P <0.001).…”
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Savings from the introduction of BPaL and BPaLM regimens at the country level by C. Auer, A. Gupta, C. Malbacius, A. Ghafoor, Y. Kock, O. Medvedieva, P. Hanlon, P. Steinmann, S. Juneja

“…SLASH-TB estimates the cost-saving and cost-effectiveness for the healthcare system and patients when a country switches from current standard-of-care treatment regimens to BPaL/BPaLM. …”
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A qualitative study exploring the feasibility and acceptability of computerised adaptive testing to assess and monitor children and young people’s mental health in primary care set... by Peter B Jones, Tamsin Ford, Anne-Marie Burn, Jan Stochl, Joanna Anderson, William Lan

“…Due to its speed, reliability and accessibility, it may be a valuable tool for healthcare practitioners (HCPs) working with children and young people (CYP) in primary, community and potentially secondary care settings in the future.Objective To explore whether Artemis-A would be a useful, feasible and acceptable tool for HCPs working in primary and community care settings to identify CYP’s mental health difficulties.Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 HCPs: 5 general practitioners, 5 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) staff, 5 school nurses and 5 community paediatricians. …”
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Detection of Phage’s Lytic Activity Against Carbapenemase-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates Using a High-Throughput Microbroth Growth Inhibition Assay by Paschalis Paranos, Spyros Pournaras, Joseph Meletiadis

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Acceptability and Future Considerations for Telegenetic Counseling After the COVID Pandemic: Interviews with Genetic Counselors, Clinicians, and Patients by Meghan C. Martinez MPH, Nina Szwerinski MS, Su-Ying Liang PhD, Sharon Chan MPH, Monique de Bruin MD, Cheryl D. Stults PhD

“…This qualitative evaluation elicited feedback from genetic counselors, referring clinicians, and patients from a single healthcare organization to understand the user-driven reasons for overall satisfaction and experience. …”
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Emerging Perspectives in Scaffold for Tissue Engineering in Oral Surgery by Gabriele Ceccarelli, Rossella Presta, Laura Benedetti, Maria Gabriella Cusella De Angelis, Saturnino Marco Lupi, Ruggero Rodriguez y Baena

“…Our review would be of particular interest to medical and surgical researchers at the interface of cell biology, materials science, and tissue engineering, as well as industry-related manufacturers and researchers in healthcare, prosthetics, and 3D printing, too.…”
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Protocol for a qualitative study exploring haemodialysis dependent patients’ arteriovenous fistula experience, values and concerns in Sydney, Australia by Vasi Naganathan, Sarah Joy Aitken, Bethany Miriam Stavert, Susan Monaro, Lisa Tienstra

“…This study seeks to describe a broad range of patient experiences related to the creation, care and surveillance of AVFs, including interactions with healthcare teams.Methods and analysis This qualitative study will use semistructured interviews with individual patients purposefully selected to provide a diverse patient population. …”
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The impact of nutritional status on centenarians’ physical, mental, and functional health by Ivan David Lozada-Martinez, Laura Vindas-Meza, Sandra Castelblanco-Toro, Juan Carlos Salazar-Uribe, Juan-Manuel Anaya

“…These findings are relevant for decision-making in general and specialized healthcare and for public health policymakers to build evidence-based strategies to promote healthy aging.…”
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