Vegetative status in patients with transient ischemic attack and stroke by N. V. Halinouskaya, S. V. Samsonau

“…Prospective cohort study was carried out in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery of the Gomel State Medical University, Stroke Unit of the Gomel Regional Veterans Hospital, between May 2014 and March 2016. The groups included in the study were composed as follows: TIA group contained 13 patients and Stroke group contained 84 patients, including 61 with size of stroke lower than 15 mm (lacunar stroke – LS) and 23 with size of stroke bigger than 15 mm (total stroke – TS). …”
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Seroprevalence and associated factors of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C infections among sex workers in Chiangmai, Thailand during easing of COVID-19 lockdown measures... by Sayamon Hongjaisee, Woottichai Khamduang, Nang Kham-Kjing, Nicole Ngo-Giang-Huong, Arunrat Tangmunkongvorakul

“…The SW aged over 18 years residing in Chiangmai, Thailand, were recruited between March and December 2022. An interview-based questionnaire was administered. …”
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Impact of Obesity on Perioperative and Clinical Outcomes After Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy by Sahin Kilic, Murat Sambel

“…This study included 120 obese patients [body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m²] and 124 normal weight (BMI ≤ 25 kg/m²)] patients from a total of 750 patients who underwent RARP between January 2017 and March 2023. The perioperative and long-term oncological and functional outcomes were also analyzed. …”
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Incidence and Predictors of Structural Valve Deterioration after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yu-Xiang Long, Zeng-Zhang Liu

“…PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL from the inception to March 2020 were systematically screened for studies reporting on structural valve deterioration (SVD) in TAVR patients. …”
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Study on Mechanical Properties of Submunition’s Ribbon Straightening Section by Dong-ze Qin, Wei Zhang, Shu-Yun Zhang, Tian-Ji Guo, Shui-Yuan Pei, Jin-Shi Zhang

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Initial experiences of an english-speaking digital assistant for tobacco cessation in India by Enub Ali, Nitin Antony, Ankur Sachdeva, Smita N. Deshpande

“…Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at a tertiary care Teaching Hospital in Delhi-NCR, India from November 2021 to March 2022. A total of 102 English-speaking tobacco users were enrolled through snowballing and online requests to use Florence (https://www.who.int/campaigns/Florence), once at baseline, and pursue as often as they wish during the next three months. …”
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Anticoagulation-related complications and their outcomes in hemodialysis patients with acute kidney injury at selected hospitals in Ethiopia. by Hanan Muzeyin Kedir, Abdella Birhan Yabeyu, Addisu Melkie Ejigu, Tamrat Assefa Tadesse, Eskinder Ayalew Sisay

“…<h4>Method</h4>A prospective, multicenter observational study was carried out between October 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022. The study encompassed all AKI patients undergoing HD at least once during the study period. …”
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Quality of life of hemodialyzed patients with the consideration of the type of vascular access by Anna Michalik, Natalia Maciejczyk, Kornelia Skoczylas

“…Material and method: The study was conducted from November 2023 to March 2024 among patients of dialysis stations in the district of Jastrzębie, diversified in terms of age, place of residence, education, and marital status. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Air Pollution in Poland Based on Surface Measurements and Satellite Data by Mikalai Filonchyk, Volha Hurynovich, Haowen Yan

“…The Polish government declared a state of emergency on March 14, 2020, which was connected with the adoption of a number of measures aimed to prevent the spread of the virus. …”
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Machine learning analysis of the relationships between traumatic childbirth experience with positive and negative fertility motivations in Iran in a community-based sample by Mahdieh Arian, Talat Khadivzadeh, Mahla Shafeei, Sedigheh Abdollahpour

“…Methods The present cross-sectional study was conducted on 900 women of reproductive age. Sampling lasted from March 21 to September 23, 2023, using multi-stage and convenient sampling from health-treatment centers in …. …”
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Pattern and risk factors of congenital anomalies among children attending Specialized Hospitals in Sohag Governorate by Ayman S. Abd El-Hady, Abdel-Nasser S. Mohammed, Mohammed A. Aladawy, Gamal E. Soliman

“…Patients and methods Matched case-control study was conducted was conducted during the period from March 2022 to September 2022 in the Pediatric clinic and Pediatric surgery clinics affiliated to Sohag University Hospital and Sohag Teaching Hospital (which provide tertiary health care). …”
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Impact of Climate Change and Air Pollution Forecasting Using Machine Learning Techniques in Bishkek by Erkin Isaev, Boobek Ajikeev, Urmatbek Shamyrkanov, Kenjebek-uulu Kalnur, Karimov Maisalbek, Roy C. Sidle

“…The impact of lockdown during COVID-19 (22 March–11 May 2020) on air quality in Bishkek is also shown. …”
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Comparing robot-assisted and conventional surgery in knee replacement: A meta-analysis of surgical-site wound complications and recovery outcomes by Hu Liang, Yangquan Hao, Wenxing Yu

“…Method: A comprehensive and systematic search was conducted on four significant databases using keywords derived from 'robot,' 'robot-assisted knee replacement (TAKR),' 'osteoarthritis,' 'knee arthroplasty,' 'wound healing,' 'knee replacement,' and 'postoperation' from the earliest available records until March 2024. A total of 590 publications were explored, and 16 related randomized clinical trials (RCTs) were analyzed in depth to unveil the role of robots in knee replacement surgery. …”
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RT education and COVID-19 pneumonia discharge quality by Ramandeep Kaur, Anne Geistkemper, Riten Mitra, Ellen A. Becker

“… # Study Design and Methods This retrospective, cross-sectional study included adults with confirmed COVID-19 admitted to the hospital for at least three days between March-May 2020. The academic degree held by each RT was considered advanced (baccalaureate or higher) or associate degree. …”
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Potential resources through the suitability and tourism carrying capacity of Kurenai Beach, Bone Bolango Regency by Sri Nuryatin Hamzah, Sri Fitriani Monoarfa, Veggy Arman

“…The research was conducted from March to August 2023 in Tomini Bay waters, Kurenai Beach. …”
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The Relationship Between the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Insomnia Severity and Sleep Duration in Academicians by Esra Çalık Var, Tuğba Bilgehan

“…Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 125 individuals working as academicians at a state university between January and March 2020. Data collection tools included a Survey form, the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score, and the Insomnia Severity Index. …”
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Air temperature estimation based on environmental parameters using remote sensing data by Chenoor Mohammadi, Manouchehr Farajzadeh, Yousef Ghavdel Rahimi, Abbas Ali Aliakbar Bidokhti

“…In addition, result of evaluation of individual months showed that estimation of Ta is more accurate at the cold months of the year (November, December, January, February, and March). With considering different land uses, the highest R2 was related to waters and urban areas (96 to 99%) in warm months, and the lowest R2 was for mixed forest and grassland (between 15 and 36%) in cold months.…”
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The impact of quantitative platform on candidacy for bronchoscopic lung volume reduction: a multi-center retrospective cohort study by Max Wayne, Suchitra Pilli, Hee Jae Choi, Nathaniel Moulton, Praveen Chenna, Allen Cole Burks, Alexander Chen

“…Methods: Consecutive patients referred for BLVR between January 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023 at three medical centers in the United States with the same CT scan submitted for quantitative analysis to two commercially available platforms to determine BLVR candidacy were analyzed. …”
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Fleece-Lined Whelping Pools Associated with Reduced Incidence of Canine Hip Dysplasia in a Guide Dog Program by Lynna C. Feng, Alexandra Philippine, Elizabeth Ball-Conley, Sarah-Elizabeth Byosiere

“…A total of 2785 dogs were whelped between 1 July 2012 and 28 November 2015, when the whelping pools were lined with newspaper, and 2864 dogs were whelped between 5 March 2016 and 29 December 2019, when the whelping pools were lined with fleece. …”
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The attitudes of physicians toward nurse prescribing rights: a cross-sectional study by Yu Wu, Jian Liu, Lovel Fornah, Zeping Yan, Lijun Meng, Shicai Wu

“…Methods A cross-sectional study of 112 Chinese physicians was conducted from January to March 2024. This study utilized a demographic information form, nurses’ prescription right knowledge questions, and a scale to measure nurse-physician collaboration. …”
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