TEC-ADHERE: Real-World Persistence and Adherence on Dimethyl Fumarate in Patients with Relapsing–Remitting Multiple Sclerosis in the French OroSEP Patient-Support Program by Pierre Labauge, Alain Créange, Thibault Moreau, Jocelyne Nouvet-Gire, Bernard Pedespan, Olivier Heinzlef, Nathalie Texier, Marilyn Gros, Catherine Marti, Marta Ruiz, Mikel Martinez, Giovanni Castelnovo

“…Conclusion These outcomes support the value of PSPs in encouraging adherence, alleviating anxiety, improving patient satisfaction, and supporting patients to be more independent in managing MS. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov identifier, NCT04221191.…”
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NH3 release during the snow evaporation process in typical cities in Northeast China by Xiaoteng Liu, Hongsheng Jia, Yunze Zhao, Yachao Zhang, Haodong Hou, Yingying Xu

“…The findings of this research are important for illuminating the cycling process of NH3 in the atmosphere and for the comprehensive management of air quality.…”
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GIS-based modeling and analytical approaches for groundwater quality suitability for different purposes in the Egyptian Nile Valley, a case study in Wadi Qena by Hanaa A. Megahed, Abd El-Hay A. Farrag, Amira A. Mohamed, Mahmoud H. Darwish, Mohamed A. E. AbdelRahman, Heba El-Bagoury, Paola D’Antonio, Antonio Scopa, Mansour A. A. Saad

“…The study lists corrective measures to improve groundwater quality using monitoring systems, efficient irrigation techniques, localized desalination, artificial recharge projects, stricter waste management and agricultural policies that will minimize sources of contamination. …”
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Research progress of auricular point therapy to relieve preoperative period anxiety before elective surgery in adults (耳穴压豆缓解成年人择期手术术前焦虑的研究进展)... by GAO Yuan (高原), XU Lingzhi (徐凌志), LI Suxia (李素霞)

“…In particular, the traditional Chinese medicine technique of auricular acupressure offers a novel approach to managing preoperative anxiety through its ability to promote circulation, relieve pain, calm the mind, and induce tranquility. …”
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Status of Digital Health Technology Adoption in 5 Vietnamese Hospitals: Cross-Sectional Assessment by Duc Minh Tran, Nguyen Thanh Dung, Chau Minh Duc, Huynh Ngoc Hon, Le Minh Khoi, Nguyen Phuc Hau, Duong Thi Thu Huyen, Huynh Thi Le Thu, Tran Van Duc, Lam Minh Yen, C Louise Thwaites, Chris Paton

“…Although the adoption of EMR systems is less common, their implementation revolves around data collection, management, and access to clinical data. Secondary use of clinical data for decision support through the implementation of CDRs and CDSS is limited, posing a potential barrier to the integration of external DHTs into the existing systems. …”
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Common pathogenic aspects of diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy. Kidney transplantation and the course of diabetic retinopathy by I.V. Vorobyeva, L.K. Moshetova, A.V. Pinchuk, Е.V. Bulava, E.P. Delver, A.A. Belogurov

“…Evdokimov Moscow University of Medicine &amp; Dentistry, Moscow, Russian Federation</b> </p> <p> <b>⁴Research Institute of Public Health Organization and Medical Management, Moscow, <br> &nbsp;Russian Federation</b> </p> <p> <b>⁵National Medical Research Center of Cardiology, Moscow, Russian Federation</b> </p> <p> <i>Epidemics of diabetes and its complications is a global threat to the health of human population. …”
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Distribution and dynamics for the ecological assessment of Asan Wetland through periphyton -a water quality indicator by Sazia Tabassum, C. B. Kotnala, A. K. Dobriyal, Mohammed Salman, Richa Bamola

“…The findings of this study emphasize the need for targeted management strategies to maintain the ecological health of the Asan Wetland.…”
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A novel ddPCR™ assay for eDNA detection and quantification of Greater Amberjack Seriola dumerilli and three congeners in US waters: challenges and application to fisheries independ... by P. Joana Dias, Ryan Lehman, Bryan L. Huerta-Beltrán, Ana Wheeler, Crystal L. Hightower, Jessica Heise, Theodore Switzer, Clint Rhode, J. Marcus Drymon, Lynne Stokes, Mark A. Albins, Sean Powers, Nicole Phillips

“…The study presented here is part of a fisheries-independent project initiated to determine an absolute abundance of S. dumerili, to expand biological knowledge of the species and to develop novel tools for fisheries management. Environmental DNA (eDNA) tools aimed at the detection and quantification of target species are starting to emerge in support of marine fisheries surveys. …”
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Porosity and Joule heating effects in chemically reactive peristaltically driven motion of Alumina-Ethylene glycol-Water nanofluid by S. Farooq, S. Ravikumar, S. Khalid, Hala H. Abd El-Gawad, Khalid Abdulkhaliq M. Alharbi

“…The finding is significant due to its broad implications for enhanced thermal management and fluid transport systems. Comprehending these phenomena enhances the efficacy of nanofluid-based applications, since fluid dynamics and heat transport are heavily influenced by porosity, while Joule heating may substantially impact temperature control in a reactive flow. …”
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Survey of nutritional intake status in college baseball players by Yoko Iio, Hana Kozai, Mamoru Tanaka, Yukihiro Mori, Manato Seguchi, Yuka Aoyama, Morihiro Ito

“…To improve athletes’ performance and manage their condition, it is important to get sufficient energy and various nutrients. …”
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Effect of feedforward control combined with tracking method on reducing the incidence of blockage of intravenous indwelling needle in perioperative patients (前馈控制追踪法在降低围手术期患者静脉留置针堵... by ZHANG Jianfang (张建芳), SHI Lihua (施丽华), LIN Yiqing (林依青), FENG Qi (冯绮), CHEN Qiyu (陈麒羽), LI Liqin (李立勤)

“…The control group received routine nursing management and catheter maintenance, the observation group adopted feedforward control combined with tracking method. …”
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A cost-effectiveness analysis of sotorasib as second-line treatment for patients with KRAS-G12C-mutated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) in Switzerland by Tämer El Saadany, Judith Lupatsch, Michael Mark, Michaela Barbier, Tarun Mehra, Matthias Schwenkglenks, Roger von Moos

“…The costs of drugs, drug administration, diagnostics, disease management, and adverse events were considered. Because the price of sotorasib has not been established in Switzerland, two scenarios were analysed: the first used the published expected monthly United Kingdom (UK) price in Swiss francs (CHF 7870); the second used one-quarter of that price (CHF 1968), according to the lower dose used in the most recent trial, under the condition that one-quarter of the original sotorasib dose is equally effective. …”
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Spatial-Temporal Variation and Driving Forces of Carbon Storage at the County Scale in China Based on a Gray Multi-Objective Optimization-Patch-Level Land Use Simulation-Integrated... by Gui Chen, Qingxia Peng, Qiaohong Fan, Wenxiong Lin, Kai Su

“…The results can serve to provide scientific support for carbon balance management and climate adaptation strategies at the county scale while also offering case studies that can inform similar regions around the world. …”
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plaTform fOr Urinary tract infection diagnostiC evAluatioN (TOUCAN): a protocol for a prospective diagnostic accuracy study of point-of-care testing in patients suspected of acute... by Thomas R Fanshawe, Philip J Turner, Gail N Hayward, Margaret Glogowska, Alastair D Hay, Michael Moore, Mark Lown, Christopher C Butler, Mandy Wootton, Mark H Wilcox, Jane Freeman, Nicola Kenealy, Valerie Tate, Owain Llion, Rebecca Lowe

“…Introduction Acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common condition with potentially serious sequelae that is mostly diagnosed and managed in primary care settings. Around half of all women have a UTI in their lifetime, and a quarter experience an infection caused by organisms resistant to more than one antibiotic. …”
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Amplifying children’s leadership roles and voice in decision-making through co-production in outside of school hours care: qualitative findings from the connect promote and protect... by Alyssa C. Milton, Alyssa C. Milton, Alyssa C. Milton, Kristin Ballesteros, Helen Hernandez, Yenni Hwang, Nick Glozier, Nick Glozier, Tom McClean, Haley M. LaMonica, Haley M. LaMonica, Karen Thorpe, Karen Thorpe, Ian B. Hickie, Ian B. Hickie

“…The Connect Promote and Protect Program (CP3), a social connection and wellbeing program that provides a structured method of co-producing with children, educators, and their OSHC communities, is examined.ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore the response to a co-production approach in OSHC settings as part of participation in the CP3.MethodsQualitative interviews and focus groups were conducted with 12 OSHC staff (educators, coordinators, managers, and volunteers) and 12 children attending OSHC as part of a wider mixed-methods implementation-effectiveness stepped-wedge trial of CP3 in 12 OSHC services located in urban and regional areas of New South Wales, Australia. …”
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Improving machine learning predictions to estimate fishing effort using vessel's tracking data by J. Samarão, A. Moreno, M.B. Gaspar, M.M. Rufino

“…This information can identify areas with high fishing density, warranting protection of their main fishing grounds against other users (i.e. ocean grabbing), while also signalling potential stock depletion requiring management interventions and preserving the ecosystems from which these fisheries depend on.In this study, we propose a series of steps to enhance the performance of Machine Learning algorithms in estimating fishing effort. …”
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Impact of healthcare-associated infections on in-hospital outcomes during the COVID-19 era: a multicenter comparative study of 20,942 isolated microorganisms from ICU patients by Armin Khavandegar, Zeinab Siami, Aziz Rasouli, Pershang Nazemi, Anoosha Gull

“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, HAI prevention was considered a vital aspect of the clinical management of COVID-19. In the present study, we aimed to compare the frequency of HAIs in ICU-admitted cases within and before the COVID-19 era.MethodsThis multicenter retrospective study applied a descriptive-analytical approach to investigate the frequency of HAIs in the ICU departments of hospitals affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences from 2017 to 2022.ResultsOverall, 14,268 cases with 20,942 isolated microorganisms were recruited for this study, with 8,289 (58.1%) of them being male and 5,975 (41.9%) being female. …”
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The effectiveness of convalescent plasma administered on the first day of admission for COVID-19 patients: an open-label randomized controlled trial by Saeed Mohammadi, Mandana Pouladzadeh, Hamidreza Kouhpayeh, Shamsi Okati, Mehdi Safdarian, Peyman Eshghi, Parastoo Moradi Choghakabodi, Shahabeddin Mashaei, Sharareh Sanei Sistani, Yalda Khani, Soheila Nasizadeh, Ahmad Reza Shamshiri, Amir Teimourpour, Haijuan Wang

“…Overall, the treatment appears to have few side effects, suggesting it may be a safe option for further evaluation in managing early COVID-19 symptoms. Trial registration:. …”
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Acaricidal and insecticidal activities of entomopathogenic nematodes combined with rosemary essential oil and bacterium-synthesized silver nanoparticles against camel tick, Hyalomm... by Bander Albogami, Hadeer Darwish, Akram Alghamdi, Ahmed BahaaEldin Darwish, Wafa Mohammed Al-Otaibi, Mohamed A. Osman, Zamzam M. Al Dhafar, Abeer Mousa Alkhaibari, Abadi M. Mashlawi, Fadi Baakdah, Ahmed Noureldeen

“…An innovative approach to ticks and insect pests management is necessary to mitigate the challenges posed by the indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides, which can lead to resistance development and environmental pollution. …”
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Differential vasoproliferative traits of Bartonella henselae strains associated with autotransporter BafA variants by Yuka Kondo, Masahiro Suzuki, Shingo Sato, Soichi Maruyama, Akiko Sei, Xingyan Ma, Kota Nakano, Yohei Doi, Kentaro Tsukamoto

“…These results suggest the differential vasoproliferative potency of B. henselae, with potential implications in clinical management, including risk stratification and predictions of the clinical course.…”
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