Effect of environmental enrichment on relapse rates in patients with severe alcohol use disorder: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Lila Barillot, Claudia Chauvet, Marc Besnier, Nematollah Jaafari, Marcello Solinas, Armand Chatard

“…Despite current treatments, more than half of patients relapse within weeks after treatment. In animal models, exposure to environmental enrichment (EE) has been shown to be a promising approach to reduce relapse. …”
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Molecular Characterization, Oxidative Stress-Mediated Genotoxicity, and Hemato-Biochemical Changes in Domestic Water Buffaloes Naturally Infected with <i>Trypanosoma evansi</i> Und... by Waqas Ahmad, Muhammad Yasin Tipu, Muti ur Rehman Khan, Haroon Akbar, Aftab Ahmad Anjum, Muhammad Ovais Omer

“…The impact of parasitemia loads was correlated with oxidative stress markers, genotoxicity, and hematobiochemical parameters using Pearson correlation and multivariable regression models. (3) Results: Field-stained thin blood film microscopy and molecular identification revealed 8.98% and 10.18% infection rates, respectively. …”
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Comparing the Technological and Intraoperative Performances of Da Vinci xi and DaVinci 5 Robotic Platforms in Patients Undergoing Robotic-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy by Ahmed Gamal, Marcio Covas Moschovas, Shady Saikali, Sumeet Reddy, Yu Ozawa, Rohan Sharma, Avaneesh Kunta, Travis Rogers, Vipul Patel

“…The system has seen numerous modifications, with several Da Vinci® robotic models being introduced, each featuring ongoing technological advancements in ergonomics, instrumentation, high-definition imaging, EndoWrist™ technology, and single-port surgery capabilities (3, 4). …”
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Latinx and White Adolescents’ Preferences for Latinx-Targeted Celebrity and Noncelebrity Food Advertisements: Experimental Survey Study by Marie A Bragg, Samina Lutfeali, Daniela Godoy Gabler, Diego A Quintana Licona, Jennifer L Harris

“…Multilevel linear regression models compared the effects of celebrities and differences between Latinx and White participants on attitudes (advertisement likeability; positive affect; and brand perceptions) and behavioral intentions (consumption; social media engagement—“liking;” following; commenting; tagging a friend). …”
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On liability for stalking in the context of the Istanbul convention implementation by Dudorov O., Dudorova K.

“…The following methods of scientific knowledge were used in the course of the research: logical-semantic, formal-logical, systemic-structural, comparative-legal, modeling. Results. Based on the results of the research: 1) it was established that among the international legal treaties, the Istanbul Convention contains the most comprehensive definition of the concept of persecution as a distinct type of socially unacceptable behavior. …”
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Analisis dan Perbaikan Proses Bisnis Sistem Terintegrasi Pembayaran Uang Kuliah dengan Metode Business Process Improvement (BPI) pada Universitas X by Ni Wayan Emmy Rosiana Dewi, Putu Yogie Ayu Nirmala, I Made Suwija Putra, A.A. Kompiang Oka Sudana

“…An evaluation method is needed in the analysis of business process modeling in an organization to assist the improvement process in the organization. …”
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Free Fatty Acids in CSF and Neurological Clinical Scores: Prognostic Value for Stroke Severity in ICU by Sayed Gaber, Sherine Ibrahim ElGazzar, Mahmoud Qenawi, Nora Ismail Mohamed Abbas

“…Increased risk of systemic thromboembolism was seen in animal models after FFA infusion possibly through activation of factor XII by stearic acids. …”
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Lake pulses driven by glacier melting and climate variability by Songtao Ai, Shoukat Ali Shah, Yi Cai, Jiajun Ling, Xinde Chu, Shijin Wang, Yuande Yang, Runchuan Ouyang, Jiachun An, Wolfgang Rack

“…By employing fast Fourier transform (FFT), multivariate regression (MVR), and random forest (RF) models, we examined the interactions among glacier melt dynamics, climatic variables, and hydrological responses. …”
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Coupons and state tobacco policy context as predictors of tobacco use among those reporting e-cigarette use in the U.S.: Findings from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Heal... by J.H. Kingsbury, H.L. Kimmel, M.J. Parks, M.R. Creamer, C. Blanco, W.M. Compton

“…Weighted logistic regression models examined effects overall and in samples stratified by state e-cigarette tax and tobacco policy context. …”
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Mise en oeuvre d’une politique pour une génération sans tabac au Canada : estimation des répercussions à long terme by Doug Coyle

“… IntroductionL’étude visait à évaluer les répercussions potentielles de l’adoption d’une politique pour une génération sans tabac (PGST) au Canada interdisant la vente à vie de cigarettes aux personnes nées après 2009, qui entrerait en vigueur le 1er janvier 2025. MethodsUn modèle canadien antérieur pour l’arrêt de l’usage du tabac a été adapté et amélioré pour évaluer les répercussions d’une PGST sur les années de vie ajustées en fonction de la qualité (AVAQ), l’espérance de vie, les coûts des soins de santé, les taxes sur le tabac et le produit intérieur brut (PIB) de l’industrie canadienne du tabac. …”
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Functional performance of patients with stroke during inpatient rehabilitation: a cross-sectional study of home and access visits by Melissa J. Krauss, Emily Somerville, Callista Poiter, Rebecca M. Bollinger, Brianna M. Holden, Gabrielle Blenden, Danielle Kretzer, Susan L. Stark

“…Differences in ICF scores between home/access and IRF discharge were compared between home and access visits using linear regression models. Results Among 99 participants (58% men, average 67 years old, 60% Black), 57 received a home visit and 42 received an access visit. …”
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Cost-utility and cost–benefit analysis of a multi-component intervention (NEXpro) for neck-related symptoms in Swiss office workers by Beatrice Brunner, Andrea Martina Aegerter, Venerina Johnston, Thomas Volken, Manja Deforth, Gisela Sjøgaard, Achim Elfering, Markus Melloh, the NEXpro Collaboration Group

“…The intervention effects on costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) were estimated using generalized linear mixed-effects models, controlling for confounding factors. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) and cost-effectiveness acceptability curves were presented, along with calculations of the break-even point and the return on investment. …”
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Clinical significance and pro-oncogenic function of DBF4 in clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Liuyan Chen, Lvying Wu, Minying Tang, Yuanhang Cheng, Kuanyin Wang, Jianan Zhang, Wenyi Deng, Lingfeng Zhu, Jin Chen

“…Various assays, including assessments of cell proliferation, apoptosis, the cell cycle, cell migration and invasion, and colony formation, and xenograft tumor models were subsequently performed following to the knockdown of DBF4 expression via shRNA. …”
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Setup of a densely distributed and quality-controlled meteorological sensor network in Pune, India, for urban microclimate research and citizen participation in the context of clim... by N. Eingrüber, W. Korres, U. Löhnert, K. Schneider

“…Scientists can use the measurement data for example to validate physically based microclimate models like ENVI-met to simulate adaptation effects. …”
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Increasing the uptake of long-acting reversible contraception in general practice: the Australian Contraceptive ChOice pRoject (ACCORd) cluster randomised controlled trial longitud... by Danielle Mazza, Angela Taft, Kevin McGeechan, Kathleen Mcnamee, Natalie Amos, Kirsten I Black, Cathy J Watson, Marion Haas, Jeffrey F Peipert, Jayne Lucke

“…We will analyse data using binary regression models with generalised estimating equations and robust standard errors to account for clustering.Discussion Demonstration of sustained use, effectiveness at reducing unwanted pregnancies and cost-effectiveness of this strategy among this cohort of Australian primary care patients, will strengthen the policy and programme urgency of addressing wider dissemination of these strategies and replicating the study elsewhere.Ethics and dissemination The ACCORd Study received approval from the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee: CF16/188-201000080. …”
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Main topics in assisted reproductive market: A scoping review. by Janaina Ferreira Aderaldo, Beatriz Helena Dantas Rodrigues de Albuquerque, Maryana Thalyta Ferreira Câmara de Oliveira, Mychelle de Medeiros Garcia Torres, Daniel Carlos Ferreira Lanza

“…<h4>Design</h4>We apply an LDA topic modeling process to identify the main terms, and clustered them into semantic synonymous topics. …”
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Incident prescriptions for common cardiovascular medications: comparison of recent versus pre-2020 medication adherence and discontinuation in three universal health care systems by Candace D. McNaughton, Peter C. Austin, Cynthia A. Jackevicius, Anna Chu, Jessalyn K. Holodinsky, Michael D. Hill, Colleen M. Norris, Mukesh Kumar, Noreen Kamal, Douglas S. Lee, Nadia Khan, Manav V. Vyas, Raed A. Joundi, Moira K. Kapral, Amy Y. X. Yu

“…Similarly adjusted Cox proportional hazards models compared hazard of discontinuation over one year of follow-up between the two time periods. …”
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An exploratory analysis of differences in serum protein expression by sex in patients with systemic sclerosis associated interstitial lung disease by Giuliana Cerro-Chiang, Matthew Ayres, Alejandro Rivas, Sarah J. Parker, Mitra Mastali, Peter Chen, Jennifer E. Van Eyk, Paul J. Wolters, Francesco Boin, Tanzira Zaman

“…Multivariable regression models adjusting for meaningful clinical variables were also performed. …”
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Continuous Speech-Based Fatigue Detection and Transition State Prediction for Air Traffic Controllers by Susmitha Vekkot, Surya Teja Chavali, Charan Tej Kandavalli, Rama Sai Abhishek Podila, Deepa Gupta, Mohammed Zakariah, Yousef Ajami Alotaibi

“…A combination of these features using bi-LSTM modeling achieved a maximum precision, recall, F-score, and average accuracy of 99% each. …”
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Patient characteristics and predictors of mortality among children hospitalised with tuberculosis: A six-year case series study in Uganda. by Pauline Mary Amuge, Greta Lassance Becker, Rogers Nelson Ssebunya, Esther Nalumansi, Alex Adaku, Michael Juma, Jay Brooks Jackson, Adeodata Rukyarekere Kekitiinwa, Peter James Elyanu, Eric Wobudeya, Robert Blount

“…We fitted linear and logistic regression models with length of stay and in-hospital mortality as key outcomes.…”
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