New strategies in management of severe alcoholic hepatitis by P. Ye. Tkachenko, I. I. Komkova, M. V. Mayevskaya, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Prescription of prednisolone and Adomet combination at severe alcohol-induced hepatitis increases the treatment response rate to corticosteroids, promotes decrease of short-term mortality and results in significantly less frequent development of hepatorenal syndrome as compared to standard therapy.…”
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OCT Biometry (B-OCT): A New Method for Measuring Ocular Axial Dimensions by Bartosz L. Sikorski, Pawel Suchon

“…The presented method is the first spectral domain OCT-based biometry technique and the only one integrated into a standard OCT device. Thus, it brings novel functionality to OCT technology.…”
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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

“…Surgical technique: We performed our RARP technique with our standard approach in all patients (6–8). With this new platform, we maintained our conventional technique without any modifications or adaptions from the trocar placement until anastomosis. …”
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Assessment of adolescent physical development using body mass index and body self-perception by G.M. Cherniakova, O.H. Avdiievska, H.M. Danylenko

“…Diagnosis of  being underweight, overweight and obesity was carried out in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) standards. Body self-esteem was assessed using the following questions: “What do you think about your body?”…”
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Influence of Interactive Scalp Acupuncture Combined with Upper Limb Exoskeleton Robot on Upper Limb Function in Stroke Patients by WANG Zihao, HU Chuan, ZHANG Haiquan, WANG Xin

“…In the observation group, interactive scalp acupuncture combined with the upper limb exoskeleton robot was performed. The positioning standard for scalp acupuncture acupoints was the parieto-temporal anterior oblique line and parieto-parietal 2 lines, and the needle was left in place for 25 min, and twisting maneuver was applied once at an interval of 5 min, 1-2 min per time, once a day, 5 days a week, for 4 weeks in total. …”
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Good soil management can reduce dietary zinc deficiency in Zimbabwe by Muneta G. Manzeke-Kangara, Edward J. M. Joy, Florence Mtambanengwe, Prosper Chopera, Michael J. Watts, Martin R. Broadley, Paul Mapfumo

“…Potential monetized yield gains from adopting improved soil fertility management range from 49- to 158-fold larger than the potential reduction in DALYs, if the latter are monetized using standard methods. Conclusion Farmers should be incentivized to adopt improved soil fertility management to improve both crop yield and quality.…”
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Association between controlling nutritional status score and the prognosis of patients with acute myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lei Peng, Jian Tang, Ningjun Zhang, Zhongnan Zhang, Deqi Wang, Youfu He

“…The statistical analyses on both categorical and continuous variables unraveled that a high CONUT score was markedly linked to an elevated risk of MACE [categorical variable: odds ratio (OR) = 1.75, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.42–2.15; continuous variable: standardized mean difference (SMD) = 1.02, 95% CI = 0.78–1.26], mortality (categorical variable: OR = 2.08, 95% CI = 1.70–2.55; continuous variable: SMD = 1.16, 95% CI = 0.57–1.74), cardiac death (categorical variable: OR = 2.81, 95% CI = 1.67–4.73), myocardial reinfarction (categorical variable: OR = 2.21, 95% CI = 1.28–3.83), and atrioventricular block (categorical variable: OR = 5.21, 95% CI = 1.83–14.89) in AMI patients. …”
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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

“…However, home visits prior to IRF discharge are not standard practice due to barriers of time and cost constraints. …”
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The value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in the diagnosis of fever of unknown origin by Lan Min Lai, Qing-gen Chen, Yang Liu, Rui Zhao, Mei Ling Cao, Lei Yuan

“…The sensitivity and specificity of culture and mNGS were analyzed based on the final clinical diagnosis as the gold standard to assess the diagnostic value of mNGS in FUO cases. …”
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The development of winter wheat lines with several genes for resistance to Puccinia graminis Pers. f. sp. tritici for use in breeding programs in Russia by I. F. Lapochkina, O. A. Baranova, N. R. Gainullin, G. V.  Volkova, E. V. Gladkova, E. O. Kovaleva, A. V.  Osipova

“…The genotypes with a set of economically valuable features approximating or surpassing the standard cultivar of winter wheat Moskov skaya 39 were selected for further testing in breeding nurseries of the Moscow region. …”
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Risk Index Model of Property and Cargo Insurance Claims Based on Precipitation in Hunan by Peng Weiying, Li Yueyong, Tan Shiqi, Li Hao, Guan Jianwen, Liao Chunhua, Zhou Wei, Xie Ruiheng

“…Importantly, the model proves effective even in scenarios where meteorological rainstorm standards are not met, showcasing its reliability in preemptively identifying potential insurance claim risks.Presently, the developed risk index model has been implemented in Hunan Insurance Meteorological Disaster Risk Control Service Platform Version 2.0. …”
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Internal Facilitation by Health Assistants for the “WHO Lay Health Worker Dementia Care” in Rural Uganda: A Formative Evaluation by Wakida EK, Obua C, Rukundo GZ, Samantha M, Maling S, Karungi CK, Talib ZM, Haberer J, Bartels SJ

“…Participants emphasized the importance of training, mentorship, and standardized reporting tools to enhance the implementation of dementia care. …”
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Prevalence and incidence of sarcopenia in Swiss postmenopausal women: findings from the OsteoLaus Cohort by Colin Vendrami, Elena Gonzalez Rodriguez, Guillaume Gatineau, Peter Vollenweider, Pedro Marques-Vidal, Olivier Lamy, Didier Hans, Enisa Shevroja

“…RESULTS: A total of 930 women were included, with a mean (standard deviation) age of 72.9 (6.9) years, BMI of 25.7 (4.8) kg/m2, appendicular lean mass 16.8 (2.5) kg, handgrip strength 21.2 (5.5) kg, gait speed 1.1 (0.2) m/s. …”
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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

“…The measurement locations of the standardized, low cost and expandable measurement network in Pune cover the full range of surface characteristics from vegetated parks to street canyons and from built-up inner courtyards to open areas, representing the heterogeneity of the microclimatic conditions within that study area. …”
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Effectiveness of Gastric Cancer Endoscopic Screening in Intermediate-Risk Countries: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Maria Beatriz Mourato, Nuno Pratas, Andreia Branco Pereira, Filipa Taré, Raphael Chança, Inês Fronteira, Rui Dinis, Miguel Areia

“…Upper endoscopy with biopsy is the gold standard for GC diagnosis. Several studies have investigated the relevance of endoscopic screening and how to implemente it in IR countries. …”
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Combining several indicators to assess the effectiveness of tailor-made health plans in pig farms by Levallois, Pierre, Leblanc-Maridor, Mily, Scollo, Annalisa, Ferrari, Paolo, Belloc, Catherine, Fourichon, Christine

“…An intervention study was carried out in 20 farrow-to-finish pig farms. An initial standardized audit and discussion between the farm veterinarian and the farmer resulted in a specific plan. …”
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Comparison of Accuracy in Expert Clinical Examination versus Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Arthroscopic Exam in Diagnosis of Meniscal Tear by Seyed Ali Hashemi, Mohammad Reza Ranjbar, Mohammad Tahami, Reza Shahriarirad, Amirhossein Erfani

“…This study was conducted to evaluate the accuracy of clinical examination in comparison with MRI examination and with the help of arthroscopic examination as the gold standard in the diagnosis of meniscal tears. Method. …”
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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

“…Except for the topic formed by generic terms, the topic of the economic aspects was the most represented, reflecting macro perspectives such as a-la-carte standard of treatments, many clinics operating on a small/medium scale, and the recent formation of conglomerates. …”
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Economic evaluation of a randomized controlled trial comparing mifepristone and misoprostol with misoprostol alone in the treatment of early pregnancy loss. by Charlotte C Hamel, Marcus P L M Snijders, Sjors F P J Coppus, Frank P H A Vandenbussche, Didi D M Braat, Eddy M M Adang

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>A cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) from a healthcare perspective was performed alongside a randomised controlled trial (RCT) in which standard treatment with misoprostol only was compared with a combination of mifepristone and misoprostol, in women with EPL after a minimum of one week of unsuccessful management. …”
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The breast cancer genetic testing experience: probing the potential utility of an online decision aid in risk perception and decision making by Anna Vaynrub, Brian Salazar, Yilin Eileen Feng, Harry West, Alissa Michel, Subiksha Umakanth, Katherine D. Crew, Rita Kukafka

“…Our prior study identified that a patient decision aid, RealRisks, improved patient-reported outcomes (including worry and perceived risk) relative to standard educational materials. This study examined patients’ GT experience and its influence on subsequent actions. …”
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