Prediction of Future Terrorist Activities Using Deep Neural Networks by M. Irfan Uddin, Nazir Zada, Furqan Aziz, Yousaf Saeed, Asim Zeb, Syed Atif Ali Shah, Mahmoud Ahmad Al-Khasawneh, Marwan Mahmoud

“…Different techniques have been used as counterterrorism to protect the lives of individuals in society and to improve the quality of life in general. Machine learning methods have been recently explored to develop techniques for counterterrorism based on artificial intelligence (AI). …”
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Determinants of traditional Korean medicine utilization by individuals with physical disabilities: inference of causal relationships using Korea health panel data by Chihyoung Son, Jong-hyun Kim, Eunkyung Yoon, Eunji Ahn, Minjung Park, Dongsu Kim

“…Therefore, this study aims to explore the characteristics of individuals with physical disabilities who utilize TKM services, to support future policy development in TKM for enhancing the health and quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of corneal opacity among adults in Kolladiba town, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Endalew Mulugeta Worku, Sofonias Addis Fekadu, Bersufekad Wubie Alemie, Merkineh Markos Lorato

“…Hence, concerned stakeholders should strive to reverse the effects of corneal opacity on the quality of life of the study and causal studies should be considered in the future.…”
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The Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Functional Impairments Caused by Ischemic Stroke by Emily R. Rosario, Stephanie E. Kaplan, Sepehr Khonsari, Garrett Vazquez, Niyant Solanki, Melanie Lane, Hiriam Brownell, Sheila S. Rosenberg

“…Participants reported improved sleep and quality of life following HBOT treatment. We also saw changes in serum levels of biomarkers for inflammation and neural recovery. …”
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A lightweight prosthetic hand with 19-DOF dexterity and human-level functions by Hao Yang, Zhe Tao, Jian Yang, Wenpeng Ma, Haoyu Zhang, Min Xu, Ming Wu, Shuaishuai Sun, Hu Jin, Weihua Li, Liu Wang, Shiwu Zhang

“…This innovation offers a significant advancement in prosthetic hand functions, promising improved quality of life for users.…”
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Sex-specific differences in recurrence and progression following cytostatic intravesical chemotherapy for non-muscle invasive urothelial bladder cancer (NMIBC) by Laila Schneidewind, Bernhard Kiss, Thomas Neumann, Jennifer Kranz, Friedemann Zengerling, Sebastian Graf, Annabel Graser, Annemarie Uhlig

“…Abstract Purpose To systematically analyze gender-specific differences in recurrence-free survival (RFS), progression-free survival (PFS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), and overall survival (OS) as well as adverse events and quality of Life (QoL) as secondary aims in NMIBC patients undergoing cytostatic intravesical chemotherapy. …”
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Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Ribociclib plus Letrozole versus Palbociclib plus Letrozole in the United Kingdom by Gaurav Suri, David Chandiwana, Adam Lee, Rohit Mistry

“…The analysis was carried out from a National Health Services and Personal Social Services perspective, and results are presented in incremental costs per quality adjusted life years. Clinical data from three randomized controlled trials (MONALEESA-2, PALOMA-1 and PALOMA-2 studies) were used, and supplemented with available real world evidence. …”
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Real-world safety of linaclotide in Chinese patients with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation: a multicenter, single-arm, prospective observational study by Yinglian Xiao, Xianmei Meng, Qingfeng Luo, Xiaohua Hou, Jie Jin, Xianfei Zhong, Wei Gong, Xiuling Li, Minhu Chen

“…Secondary endpoints included mean treatment satisfaction at V2 and V3, and mean overall Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Quality of Life (IBS-QoL) at V2. Results: Out of 3000 enrolled patients, 2963 took at least one dose of linaclotide and were analyzed. …”
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Assessment of correlation of fatigue in patients of rheumatoid arthritis using bristol rheumatoid arthritis fatigue multidimensional questionnaire score with disease activity – An... by Harpreet Singh, Kusum Yadav, Ritu Sangwan

“…Background: Fatigue affects 40%–80% patients of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), impairing their quality of life. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess fatigue by means of Bristol RA Fatigue Multidimensional Questionnaire score (BRAF-MDQ) and correlate it with the disease activity of RA patients. …”
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Clinico-spirometrical correlation of newly detected COPD patients with known tobacco smoking exposure or biomass smoke exposure presenting to a teaching institution in Vadodara, Gu... by Bhavesh Patel, G Mothiganesh, Arti D. Shah, Chirag H. Chakravarti, Parshwa Naik, Princee Patel

“…Our findings suggest that a new campaign requiring patients to undergo spirometry and routine follow-up may be able to identify a sizable proportion of patients with undiagnosed COPD and perhaps improve their quality of life.…”
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Hypericin-Mediated Photodynamic Therapy for Head and Neck Cancers: A Systematic Review by Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Natalia Zięba, Radosław Turski, Maciej Misiołek, Rafał Wiench

“…<b>Background</b>: Conventional treatments for cancers of the head and neck region are often associated with high recurrence rates and impaired quality of life. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has emerged as a promising alternative, leveraging photosensitizers such as hypericin to selectively target tumour cells with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissues. …”
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Evaluating and mapping the evidence that screening for diabetic foot disease meets the criteria for population-wide screening: a scoping review by Patricia M Kearney, Claire M Buckley, Sean F Dinneen, Caroline McIntosh, Paul Kavanagh, Lauren Connell, Jennifer A Pallin

“…Diabetes-related foot ulcers are an important health condition associated with increased risk of mortality and poorer quality of life. However, there is insufficient evidence on the effectiveness of treatments to prevent disease development. …”
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A Strategy for Bone Conduction Device Adoption: Study of Non-Usage Challenges, Skin-Deep Insights and Patient Satisfaction by Jasmine Van de Kerkhof, Lore Bleyaert, Nicolas Verhaert, Bob Lerut

“…Conclusion: This study highlights the overall positive impact of BCDs on patient satisfaction and quality of life. Personalized care, informed decision-making, and rigorous preoperative evaluation are crucial in achieving favorable outcomes. …”
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Experiences of community-dwelling older adults living with multiple chronic conditions: a qualitative study by Sharon Kaasalainen, Jenny Ploeg, Marta Canesi, Kimberly D Fraser, Carrie McAiney, Maureen Markle-Reid, Sinead Dufour, Lisa Garland Baird, Tracey Chambers

“…Such an approach would facilitate improved information-sharing and discussion of care management options between health professionals and their patients, enable older adults with MCC to actively engage in priority-setting and decision-making and may result in improved health and quality of life for older adults with MCC.…”
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Translation and validation of the Polish-language version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R) and its relationship to the type of delivery and the baby’s Apgar score by Paulina Pawlicka, Wiktor Wróbel, Barbara Baranowska, Daria Macewicz, Michał Olech, Caroline J. Hollins Martin, Colin R. Martin

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Mamba vision models: Automated American sign language recognition by Ali Salem Altaher, Chiron Bang, Bader Alsharif, Ahmed Altaher, Munid Alanazi, Hasan Altaher, Hanqi Zhuang

“…Recent technological advancements have spurred the development of innovative tools aimed at enhancing the quality of life for those with hearing disabilities. This research focuses on the application of Vision Mamba Models for classifying hand gestures representing the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet, with a detailed comparative analysis of its performance against 13 deep learning architectures. …”
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Perceived stress and coping strategies used by undergraduate dental students: An observational study. by Saira Atif, Nilofar Mustafa, Sarah Ghafoor

“…Prolonged and high perceived stress can be of a significant concern as it affects the personal, psychological, and professional well-being of the student, affecting quality of life. The aim of the study was to describe the perceived stress and coping strategies that undergraduate students at dental schools of Lahore, Pakistan employ. …”
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Early Invasive Cancer and Partial Intraoperative Electron Radiation Therapy of the Breast: Experience of the Jules Bordet Institute by C. Philippson, S. Simon, C. Vandekerkhove, D. Hertens, I. Veys, D. Noterman, F. De Neubourg, D. Larsimont, P. Bourgeois, P. Van Houtte, J. M. Nogaret

“…The satisfaction of our patients in terms of quality of life was extremely high.…”
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Dry eye post-cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hillary Ta, Paul McCann, Mengli Xiao, Tiffany Lien, Kaleb Abbott, Darren G. Gregory, Riaz Qureshi, Tianjing Li

“…As a potential complication following cataract surgery, dry eye has the potential to impact visual outcomes, lower patient satisfaction, and be detrimental to quality of life. Purpose To evaluate the effect of cataract surgery on dry eye outcomes postoperatively. …”
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Endoscopic sinus surgery outcomes in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and immunoglobulin deficiencies by Shireen Samargandy, Elysia Grose, Jonathan Yip, John M. Lee

“…The objective of this study was to better elucidate the outcomes of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) in patients with ID in terms of disease-specific quality-of-life scores and the need for revision surgery. …”
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