Against Futility Judgments for Patients with Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness by William Choi

“…“Empiricism and Rights Justify the Allocation of Health Care Resources to Persons with Disorders of Consciousness.” AJOB Neuroscience 12 (2–3): 169–71. https://doi.org/10.1080/21507740.2021.1904055…”
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Development of an accelerometer age- and sex-specific approach based on population-standardized values for physical activity surveillance: A proof of concept by Jairo H. Migueles, Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez, Nicole M. Butera, David R. Bassett, Dana L. Wolff-Hughes, Jennifer A. Schrack, Pedro F. Saint-Maurice, Eric J. Shiroma

“…Counts per minute (CPM) were used to define an age-sex specific target intensity, representing the intensity each person should be able to reach based on their age and sex. …”
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Innovations and Challenges in Intermediate Respiratory Care Units: Toward Effective Integration into the Hospital System by Beatriz Jara Chinarro, Laura Pazos Rodriguez, Miguel Cuchí Alfaro, Ainhoa Izquierdo Pérez, Silvia Aguado Ibañez, María Churruca Arrospide, Marta Soler Vigil, Cristina Moral, Carlos Almonacid

“…Reducen las tasas de ingreso en las UCI, lo que supone un ahorro sustancial de costes para los hospitales.Nuestro análisis indica que, si bien las UCRIs contribuyen positivamente a los resultados de los pacientes y a la optimización de los recursos en España, existen desafíos importantes relacionados con la heterogeneidad en las estructuras de las unidades, la dotación de personal y la asignación de recursos. La estandarización de definiciones y modelos puede mejorar la eficacia y la comparabilidad de las UCRIs en todo el sistema sanitario.…”
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A novel nanomaterial baffle decrease aerosols and microbial aerosols during non-contact tonometry measurements by X. Shen, Y. Guo, X, X. Wang, Y. Ye, Q. Chi, W. Zhou, Y. Chen, C. Li

“…</p> <p> <b>Materials and Methods: </b>the cluster analysis performed by Autof Analyzer software contained in MALDI-TOF MS (Autof MS 600, Autobio, China) based on microbes detected in microbial aerosols samples during NCT measurements, in human conjunctiva samples, in the air and typical strains in the database. Overall, 1594 person-time were included. The participants randomly divided into groups: NCT with a novel antimicrobial aerosol nanocomposite baffle (Group 1), NCT with a plastic baffle (Group 2), NCT without a baffle (Group 3) and participants without NCT measurements (Background investigation). …”
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Lower incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma with tenofovir alafenamide in chronic hepatitis B: Evidence from a large-scale cohort by Hye-Jin Yoo, Jae-Young Kim, Jeong-Ju Yoo, Hye Won Lee, Sang Gyune Kim, Young Seok Kim

“…Results: Before matching, the incidence of HCC was significantly lower in the TAF group compared with the TDF and ETV groups (11.47 vs. 15.04 and 14.24 per 1,000 person-years). The incidence rate ratio (IRR) for TDF was 1.31 (1.19–1.44) and for ETV was 1.24 (1.12–1.37). …”
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Safety of a co-designed cognitive behavioural therapy intervention for people with type 1 diabetes and eating disorders (STEADY): a feasibility randomised controlled trialResearch... by Marietta Stadler, Natalie Zaremba, Amy Harrison, Jennie Brown, Divina Pillay, Jacqueline Allan, Rachael Tan, Salma Ayis, Emmanouela Konstantara, Janet Treasure, David Hopkins, Khalida Ismail

“…Baseline mental health data (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5, SCID-5RV), and secondary biomedical outcomes (HbA1c; glucose time in range; TIR) and person-reported outcome measures (PROM: Diabetes Eating Problems Survey-Revised, DEPS-R; Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire Short, EDE-QS; Type 1 Diabetes Distress Scale, T1DDS; Generalised Anxiety Disorder Assessment, GAD-7; Patient Health Questionnaire, PHQ-9; Impact of Diabetes Profile, DIDP) were collected. …”
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Evaluation of long‐acting cabotegravir safety and pharmacokinetics in pregnant women in eastern and southern Africa: a secondary analysis of HPTN 084 by Sinead Delany‐Moretlwe, Brett Hanscom, Xu Guo, Clemensia Nkabiito, Patricia Mandima, Patricia Ntege Nahirya, Juliet Mpendo, Muchaneta Bhondai‐Mhuri, Nyaradzo Mgodi, Rebecca Berhanu, Jennifer Farrior, Estelle Piwowar‐Manning, Susan L. Ford, Craig W. Hendrix, Alex R. Rinehart, James F. Rooney, Adeola Adeyeye, Raphael J. Landovitz, Myron S. Cohen, Mina C. Hosseinipour, Mark A. Marzinke, the HPTN 084 Study Team

“…Results Fifty‐seven pregnancies (30 CAB‐LA, 27 TDF/FTC) were confirmed over 3845 person‐years [py] (incidence 1.5/100 py, 95% CI 1.1−1.9). …”
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Clinical effect of Chinese medicine preparation at Shenque and Dazhui acupoints on relieving the symptoms of sleep disorders in patients with laryngocarcinoma (中药制剂贴敷神阙和大椎改善喉癌患者睡眠障... by SHI Wei (石炜), LIU Chunyan (刘春艳)

“…The TCM syndrome score decreased in both group after intervention, and TCM syndrome score in the treatment group was lower than that in the control group (P＜0. 05). One person in the treatment group experienced skin reaction. …”
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Clinical analysis of microscopic modified ostium obstruction surgery for symptomatic sacral Tarlov cysts by HUANG Qin‐guo, WU Yan‐yu, LI Hong, ZHOU Qiang, PENG Lin, LU Yun‐tao

“…ODI index (P = 0.000) and pain level (P = 0.000), lifting/carrying (P = 0.000), walking (P = 0.000), sitting (P = 0.000), standing (P = 0.000), sleeping (P = 0.000), personal care (P = 0.000), social activities (P = 0.000) and travel (P = 0.000) at the last follow⁃up were lower than those before surgery. …”
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Special issue: Proceedings of the 15th ISIC - The Information Behaviour Conference, Aalborg, Denmark, August 26-29, 2024

“…Montague Situating complexity: information behaviour in the contact zone Hye Lim Joy Nam An information behaviour exploration of personal and family information and curation of our life histories Bhuva Narayan, Annemarie Zijlema, Vanessa Reyes, Mary Anne Kennan Layers upon layers: data sharing & reuse challenges in archaeological contexts Michael Olsson, Olle Sköld, Lisa Andersson Development in the adoption of a national digital healthcare system and experience at taking new technology in use – changes from 2019 to 2022 Ágústa Pálsdóttir Ubiquitous but invisible – public librarians’ self-imposed professional information practices as articulation work Ola Pilerot, Jenny Lindberg Transdisciplinarity: an imperative for information behaviour research Sarah Polkinghorne, Paul Bowell, Lisa M. …”
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Changes of Narrative: Osvald Sirén’s Photographic Modeling of Modern Research on Chinese Garden by Jiuwen GU, Yuanfeng SHI, Shan JIA

“…He applied a concept very similar to the area exposure method, generating images with personal characteristics. At the same time, these images of gardens with great detail content have formed a strong set of garden narratives, which in turn influence the perspective of garden research — a spatially compressed perspective with multiple details superimposed on each other, and a perspective that transforms spatial protagonists and garden narratives, which has begun to subconsciously influence the direction of garden research. …”
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Examining Inclusive Tertiary Education Delivery through the National Open University of Nigeria's Community Study Centres by Musibau O. Oyebode

“…The attrition rate over six years is 41% due to personal, motivational and institutional challenges. …”
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Global esophageal cancer epidemiology in 2022 and predictions for 2050: A comprehensive analysis and projections based on GLOBOCAN data by Ling Qi, Mengfei Sun, Weixin Liu, Xuefeng Zhang, Yongjun Yu, Ziqiang Tian, Zhiyu Ni, Rongshou Zheng, Yong Li, Xiangxiang Pan

“…Age-standardized incidence rates (ASIR) and mortality rates (ASMR) per 100,000 person-years were calculated by stratifying by Human Development Index (HDI) levels and regions. …”
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Current status and influencing factors of eating-related distress among patients with advanced cancer (晚期癌症患者饮食相关困扰现状及影响因素研究) by LU Jingjing (卢晶晶), WU Lihua (武丽华), CHEN Xingyu (陈星宇), GAO Yang (高洋), CAO Moli (曹茉莉)

“…Medical workers should be paid attention in the further eating-related distress in patients with advanced cancer, considering its influence factors, personalized diet plan, psychological nursing, nutritional support, and comprehensive treatment strategies, to improve the patient's diet and quality of life. …”
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Social Progress and Economic Growth based on Simultaneous Equations of Panel Data by Seyed Ehsan Hosseinidoust, Akbar Khodabakhshi, Saeedeh Ahmadi

“…In other words, with the increase of GDP per capita, many basic human needs such as nutrition and health care, water, health, shelter and personal safety, which is one of the indicators of social progress, are improved. …”
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The Simcup Morocco: Exploration of the concept, innovative pedagogical relevance, and perspectives by Mohamed El Mouhajir, Yahaya Maijimaa Tourey, Majdouline Obtel, Mohammed Mouhaoui

“…La tasa de participación del personal virtual varió, siendo mayoritaria en un 47,5%. …”
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A Prospective, Crossover, Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Study Comparing the Effectiveness and Ocular Comfort of 0.1% Hyaluronic Acid and 0.3% Hyaluronic Acid in Patients With D... by Kim SJ, Yoo WS, Kwon LH, Kim RB, Yoon HJ, Yoon KC

“…Using these eye drops in a personalized treatment plan can help people with DED manage their symptoms better and lead more comfortable lives.Keywords: dry eye disease, 0.1% hyaluronic acid, 0.3% hyaluronic acid…”
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Student Engagement and Feedback on Online Learning and Facilitation: A Case Study of the National Open University of Nigeria by Adewale Adesina, Dorothy Ofoha, Olufemi A. Peters, Isaac S. Butswat

“…The non-participation rate of 38.1% was attributed to various reasons, with the most common being workloads and personal commitments, unsuitable timetables, financial constraints, limited internet connectivity, and a lack of responsiveness from facilitators in some courses. …”
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CAD - projektovanje pomoću računara by Vlado Radić

“…S druge strane, uočljiva je masovna orijentacija inženjera i projektanata prema manje sofističkim, ali za korišćenje jednostavnim CAD sistemima koji se mogu odvijati i na PC-u (Personal Computer - lični, personalni računar) kao radnim stanicama. …”
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Analyzing Expressions of the Design Argument and Answering Doubts Attributed to it Based on the Type of Logical Reasoning by Shokoh Monazzam, Abbas Abbaszadeh, Naser Forouhi

“…However, it is an intellectual argument that a person infers the intervention of intellect and intelligence by studying the order of nature in natural creatures. …”
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