Robot-assisted upper limb therapy for personalized rehabilitation in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review by Daniela Cardone, David Perpetuini, Marta Di Nicola, Arcangelo Merla, Giovanni Morone, Giovanni Morone, Irene Ciancarelli, Antimo Moretti, Antimo Moretti, Francesca Gimigliano, Francesca Gimigliano, Alice Cichelli, Francesco De Flaviis, Alex Martino Cinnera, Teresa Paolucci

“…In this context, robot-assisted therapy might play a key role in clinical management. This comprehensive systematic review aimed to investigate the efficacy of robotic systems in improving upper limb (UL) functions in children with CP.MethodsPubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and PEDro were searched from inception to February 2024. …”
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Challenges and Solutions for Keeping Maternity and Gynecology Services Functioning Comprehensively in Secondary Level Health Care Facility in COVID-19 Pandemic Situation Using a Cl... by Jayanta Kumar Biswas, Pratistha Lall, Soumen Das Poddar, Vikas Srivastava, Ajith Nilakantan

“… OBJECTIVE: With the nationwide lockdown in India, and with a near-exclusive focus on the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) there has been a great deal of neglect in the management of other illnesses leading to significant mortality and morbidity. …”
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Characterizing Patients with Uncontrolled Blood Pressure at an Urban Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam by Hoang Thanh Nguyen, Nam Hoang Thi Phuong, Ngoc Tran Nguyen, Tuan Nguyen Anh, Vung Nguyen Dang

“…This study explored the rate of uncontrolled hypertension in patients with hypertension managed in an urban hospital of Vietnam and identified associated factors. …”
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Harnessing Meta-Reinforcement Learning for Enhanced Tracking in Geofencing Systems by Alireza Famili, Shihua Sun, Tolga Atalay, Angelos Stavrou

“…They are now considered essential tools for defining and controlling boundaries across various applications, from aviation safety in drone management to access control within mixed reality platforms like the metaverse. …”
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Exploring parent-child relationships in a Swedish child and adolescent psychiatry - cohort of adolescents with internet gaming disorder by Sabina Kapetanovic, Maiken Due Nielsen, Frida André, Sevtap Gurdal, Emma Claesdotter-Knutsson

“…Conclusion Parent-child relationships, in particular adolescent information management to parents, plays an important role for the level of IGD-symptoms in a clinical sample of adolescents. …”
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Proactive Maintenance and Data-Driven Optimization of Mineral Lubricating Oil in a Gas Engine Cogeneration System Extending Oil Change Intervals for Cost Savings and a Reduced Envi... by Krzysztof Pytel, Roman Filipek, Adam Kalwar, Małgorzata Piaskowska-Silarska, Wiktor Hudy, Jana Depešová, Franciszek Kurdziel

“…This study investigates the operational properties of mineral lubricating oil in gas engines used in cogeneration systems, with a focus on factors contributing to the degradation of lubricating properties critical for energy efficiency and system management. The research was conducted on a 4.3 MW gas engine operating for about 90,000 machine hours, using natural gas as fuel. …”
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Strategic SWOT analysis of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital using Modified Delphi Technique: implications for strengthening national and regional health systems by Cyril Chukwudi Dim, Chinyere Ojiugo Mbachu, Nympha Onyinye Enebe, Wilson Chukwukasi Kassy, Johnpaul Ejikeme Nnagbo, Ikechukwu Emmanuel Obi, Nkiruka Pauline Onodugo, Nwamaka Ngozika Lasebikan, Obinna Donatus Onodugo

“…Abstract Background and aim The perennial underperformance of the Nigerian Health System necessitated enhanced advocacy for health to be placed at the centre of a renewed social contract and as a means of bolstering public trust. The hospital management of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) introduced initiatives to improve the hospital’s operational environment and service performance in response to the population served. …”
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Intercropping of Saccharum spp. with Dictyophora indusiata: effects on microbial communities and metabolite profiles during bagasse degradation by Mingzheng Duan, Mingzheng Duan, Xiaojian Wu, Shengfeng Long, Hairong Huang, Xiang Li, Yijie Li, Changning Li, Bin Feng, Jiafu Chen, Defa Zhong, Zhendong Chen, Zeping Wang

“…Future research should focus on the long-term impact of this system on soil quality and crop yield, as well as the underlying mechanisms, to further optimize intercropping systems and the use of fungi in agricultural waste management.…”
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A Multiscale Approach for Free-Float Bike-Sharing Electronic Fence Location Planning: A Case Study of Shenzhen City by Zhonghua Wei, Houqiang Ma, Yunxuan Li

“…As an emerging technological means for managing free-float bike-sharing parking, electronic fences have attracted increasing attention in major cities as a solution to the challenges posed by disorderly parking of free-float bikes. …”
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NON-FUNCTIONING SPORADIC PANCREATIC NEUROENDOCRINE TUMOR IS AN INDEPENDENT RISK FACTOR FOR RECURRENCE AFTER SURGICAL TREATMENT by Estela Regina Ramos Figueira, André Luis Montagnini, Jessica Okubo, Ana Gabriela Vivarelli Fernandes, Marina Alessandra Pereira, Ulysses Ribeiro Junior, Paulo Herman, José Jukemura

“…This finding supports the need for closer follow-up of patients with small tumors who are selected for conservative management.…”
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Predicting Downward Longwave Radiation for Various Land Use in All-Sky Condition: Northeast Florida by Chi-Han Cheng, Fidelia Nnadi

“…Next, LWd on all-sky conditions were developed by using the existing land use-adapted model and cloud cover data from the region of Saint Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), FL. The results show that factors, such as, seasonal effects, cloud cover, and land use, are of importance in the estimation of LWd and they cannot be ignored when developing a model for LWd prediction. …”
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Effects of Neoadjuvant Denosumab on Radiological and Histological Responses in Patients Undergoing En Bloc Resection for Giant Cell Tumor of Bone: A Systematic Review by Hendra Aditama, Yo Tendy Pratama, Dhanan Prastanika S, Dita Anggara K, Rhyan Dharma S

“…Conclusions: Neoadjuvant denosumab therapy shows promise in managing giant cell tumors of bone (GCTB) by reducing osteoclasts, shrinking tumor volume, and promoting cortical bone formation, thus facilitating en bloc resection. …”
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Impact of Financial Market uncertainty and Financial Crises on Dynamic Stock—Foreign Exchange Market Correlations: A New Perspective by Farid Irani, Abobaker Al.Al. Hadood, Korhan K. Gökmenoğlu, Seyed Alireza Athari

“…In summary, our research sheds light on the diverse impacts of domestic financial market uncertainties on co-movement, providing valuable insights for portfolio managers and foreign investors aiming to understand the intricate relationship between the Australian stock market and exchange rates. …”
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Performance evaluation of the Qiagen BK virus ASR on the NeuMoDx system by Amorce Lima, Luciano Soares, Caroline Simmons, Laura Rowe, Dominic Uy, Deanna Becker, Suzane Silbert

“…BKV quantitation by PCR is crucial in diagnostic and therapeutic management of transplant patients infected with BKV. …”
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Bexarotene-induced hypothyroidism and dyslipidemia; a nation-wide study by Katsunori Manaka, Junichiro Sato, Yusuke Hikima, Hirofumi Horikoshi, Maho Taguchi, Akimichi Morita, Hiraku Suga, Hikari Boki, Taku Fujimura, Yoji Hirai, Takatoshi Shimauchi, Chiharu Tateishi, Eiji Kiyohara, Ikko Muto, Hideki Nakajima, Riichiro Abe, Kazuyasu Fujii, Chikako Nishigori, Eiji Nakano, Kentaro Yonekura, Takeru Funakoshi, Masahiro Amano, Tomomitsu Miyagaki, Reiko Yamashita, Makoto Sugaya, Toshihisa Hamada, Masaomi Nangaku, Taroh Iiri, Noriko Makita

“…Prophylactic and appropriate thyroid hormone compensation therapy and starting bexarotene at low doses with subsequent titration while managing dyslipidemia may have a beneficial effect for the successful continuation of bexarotene therapy without severe endocrine and metabolic AEs.…”
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Enhancing Therapy Adherence: Impact on Clinical Outcomes, Healthcare Costs, and Patient Quality of Life by Urszula Religioni, Rocío Barrios-Rodríguez, Pilar Requena, Mariola Borowska, Janusz Ostrowski

“…Adherence to therapy, defined as the extent to which a patient follows prescribed therapeutic recommendations, is a pivotal factor in the effective management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular conditions. …”
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Comparative study of autonomic function in diabetics and yoga practitioners using Ewing’s battery by Tasneem Amadawala, Charushila Rukadikar, Dileep Deshpande

“…These results support the incorporation of yoga as a complementary therapy in diabetes management to enhance cardiovascular health and reduce autonomic dysfunction.…”
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A Comparative Analysis of the Water Retention Properties of Hydrogels Prepared from Melon and Orange Peels in Soils by Shiwei Fang, Yuan Zhong, Jun Wu, Yufan Xie, Liqun Cai, Minjun Li, Jun Cao, Hejie Zhao, Bo Dong

“…This offers a viable solution for the growth and management of crops under conditions of drought stress.…”
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Retained Shrapnel from a Blast Injury as a Rare Cause of Secondary Osteoarthritis of the Hip Joint: A Case Report and Review of Literature by Oshan Basnayake, Ahamed Nihaj, Ranji Pitagampalage, Umesh Jayarajah, Yasith Mathangasinghe, Harsha Mendis

“…Although he was offered a total hip arthroplasty, he opted for conservative management due to his minimal functional disability. …”
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数字健康技术在卒中一级预防中的应用与挑战 The Application and Challenges of Digital Health Technology in Primary Prevention of Stroke by 熊维清1，赵一霖2，邱月3 (XIONG Weiqing1, ZHAO Yilin2, QIU Yue3 )

“…This paper reviews the current application of digital health technology in stroke risk factor identification, risk assessment and screening, health education, as well as health management and intervention. It also points out the challenges faced by the technology in practical application, including data quality, model generalization ability, integration into clinical practice, and privacy protection. …”
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