Factors associated with adolescent pregnancy among girls aged between 15 and 19 years in Muhanga district, Rwanda by Isaie Nshimiyimana, Mochama Monica, Amos Habimana

“…Future efforts should also include strategies to counteract peer pressure and integrate comprehensive support programs.…”
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Investigating the role of cathepsins in breast cancer progression: a Mendelian randomization study by Shengyi Zhou, Shengyi Zhou, Shengyi Zhou, Yizhou Sun, Yizhou Sun, Wenzhang Zha, Wenzhang Zha, Guangjun Zhou, Guangjun Zhou

“…Cathepsin Z can mediate the effects of PRX, CRY2, ADCY3, and PELATON on in situ breast cancer.DiscussionThese findings highlight the dual roles of cathepsins as potential risk and protective factors for breast cancer, underscoring their potential in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.…”
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Factors affecting arteriovenous access patency after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in chronic haemodialysis patients under vascular access monitoring and surveillance: a si... by Chung-Kuan Wu, Der-Cherng Tarng, Chia-Hsun Lin, Jyh-Gang Leu, Chih-Yu Yang

“…These findings may be useful in the development of prophylactic strategies for monitoring VA function and tailoring surveillance programs for these dialysis patients.…”
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Trends and determinants of obesity among ever-married women aged 15–49 in India: insights from National Family Health Surveys (NFHS 1998–2021) by Aditya Singh, Sadanand Karun, Mahashweta Chakrabarty, Rakesh Chandra, Shivani Singh

“…Conclusion The surge in obesity among Indian ever married women of reproductive age calls for immediate public health measures. Customized strategies, acknowledging regional differences, are vital to tackle diverse obesity rates across states. …”
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Insulin therapy adherence and its associated factors among diabetic patients in a Ghanaian primary care hospital. by Israel Abebrese Sefah, Michael Mensah, Araba Ata Hutton-Nyameaye, Emmanuel Sarkodie, Johanna C Meyer, Brian Godman, Varsha Bangalee

“…<h4>Impact of findings on practice statements</h4>Continuous adherence assessment and counselling must be offered to all diabetes mellitus patients on insulin therapy as part of their ambulatory care to help improve outcomes.Using the Medication Adherence Reporting Scale-5 to determine patient adherence levels is an easy-to-use and an inexpensive method; however, it should be used with caution due to the potential for misclassification.Efforts must be made to provide appropriate strategies to deal with barriers to insulin adherence at ambulatory care clinics as part of the individualized comprehensive diabetic care to reduce diabetic complications.…”
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Decade-Long Analysis: Unravelling the Spatio-Temporal Dynamics of PM10 Concentrations in Malaysian Borneo by Salwa Naidin, Justin Sentian, Farrah Anis Fazliatul Adnan, Franky Herman, Siti Rahayu Mohd Hashim

“…In order to improve air quality in Malaysian Borneo, it is necessary to take a multifaceted approach encompassing source emissions reduction, inter-country collaboration, region-wide strategies for land and forest management improvement, and reinforced cooperation on pollution monitoring, reporting and reduction efforts.…”
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Une expérience universitaire dans les parcs et lieux historiques nationaux canadiens : contribution à une meilleure gestion du milieu by Léo Provencher, Jean-Marie M. Dubois

“…Ce partenariat permet de satisfaire les missions des deux organismes, soit : 1) la formation des étudiants à tous les niveaux pour l’université et 2) les besoins d’expertise pour l’élaboration de stratégies de gestion ainsi que la mise en place des programmes de suivi et du maintien de l’intégrité écologique pour les parcs et de l’intégrité commémorative pour les lieux historiques. …”
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Machine learning-driven identification of critical gene programs and key transcription factors in migraine by Lei Zhang, Yujie Li, Yunhao Xu, Wei Wang, Guangyu Guo

“…These findings offer potential avenues for developing targeted therapeutic strategies for migraine treatment.…”
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Factors influencing participation in physical activity for persons living with dementia in rural and northern communities in Canada: a qualitative study by Chelsea Pelletier, Laura Elizabeth Middleton, Shannon Freeman, Kirsten Ward, Lauren Bechard, Kayla Regan, Salima Somani

“…Objective In recognition that engagement in physical activities for persons living with dementia can be challenging in rural and northern communities, the objective of this study was to explore the factors influencing physical activity participation among persons living with dementia in rural/northern communities and to identify the locally-driven mitigation strategies participants used to address barriers to physical activity.Setting Interviews and focus groups were conducted in two locations in northern British Columbia, Canada including a rural community (&lt;10 000 persons) and a medium-sized geographically isolated city (&lt;80 000 persons). …”
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Association between sedentary behavior, physical activity, and osteoarthritis: results from NHANES 2007–2020 and Mendelian randomization analysis by Jiangqin He, Cao Zhang, Lili Yang

“…The MR analysis results support the potential causal impact of SB and PA on OA, providing valuable information for the development of therapeutic and rehabilitative strategies.…”
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Exploring the predictive power of antinuclear antibodies and Rheumatoid factor correlations in anticipating therapeutic outcomes for female patients with coexisting Sjögren's syndr... by Anitha Krishnan Pandarathodiyil, Hema Shree K, Pratibha Ramani, B. Sivapathasundharam, Ramya Ramadoss

“…These findings suggest that machine learning models could enhance personalized treatment strategies for patients with SS and RA, but additional validation with larger datasets is required.…”
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The Use of Machine Learning to Create a Risk Score to Predict Survival in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A TCGA Cohort Analysis by Samer Tohme, Hamza O Yazdani, Amaan Rahman, Sanah Handu, Sidrah Khan, Tanner Wilson, David A Geller, Richard L Simmons, Michele Molinari, Christof Kaltenmeier

“…This tool could assist clinicians and researchers in identifying patients at increased risks for recurrence to tailor specific treatment and follow-up strategies for individual patients.…”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Associated Factors towards Colostrum Feeding among Antenatal Care Attendant Mothers in Gununo Health Centre, Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia 2019: Cross-Sectional S... by Addisu Yeshambel Wassie, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Kelemu Abebe Gelaw

“…It is recommended to set strategies to promote colostrum feeding.…”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of family caregivers on pressure injury prevention for community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study in an Indonesia City by Sheizi Prista Sari, Irma H. J. Everink, Christa Lohrmann, Yufitriana Amir, Eka Afrima Sari, Ruud J. G. Halfens, Jos M. G. A. Schols

“…The findings are the initial diagnosis to guide educational strategies. Research should be performed to explore effective educational materials and an education program and also the necessary professional support to strengthen family caregivers’ role in PI prevention.…”
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Impact of 68Ga-FAPI positron emission tomography/computed tomography on staging and tumor management in patients with gastric cancer by Shunyu Zhang, Minggang Su, Qianrui Li, Qiancheng Hu, Xijiao Liu, Xiaolong Chen, Hongfeng Gou

“…We evaluated the impact of 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT with inconsistent new findings based on the initial findings from ceCT and the resulting changes in treatment strategies. Results We included 112 patients, 84 for initial staging and 28 for detection of postoperative recurrence. …”
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The role of sodium-nickel chloride (Na-NiCl2) batteries in managing uncertainty and renewable sources for empowering hybrid energy systems using bi-level CONOPT-based optimization by Abdallah Aldosary

“…This study provides a robust framework to assist in decision-making concerning storage investments and deployment strategies. Through a comparative analysis of three prominent energy storage systems—specifically pumped hydro storage (PHS), sodium-sulfur (NaS), and sodium-nickel chloride (Na-NiCl2)—using comprehensive data, distinct characteristics and trade-offs among these technologies are revealed, offering valuable insights for stakeholders. …”
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Cervical cancer burden and attributable risk factors across different age and regions from 1990 to 2021 and future burden prediction: results from the global burden of disease stud... by Lu-yao Cheng, Ji-qi Zhao, Ting-ting Zou, Zhong-hua Xu, Yin Lv

“…More efficient targeted prevention and management strategies, easy access to health care in less developed regions, and risk factor modifications should be promoted, in order to reduce the global burden of CC.…”
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Health Disparities in Rheumatology in the United States by Wright GC, Zueger PM, Copley-Merriman C, Khan S, Costello J, Krumbach A, Reddy P, Tanjinatus O, Wells AF

“…In all, the findings of this literature review underscore the need for mitigation of health disparities in rheumatology care and may serve as a foundation for developing strategies to reduce disparities.Keywords: Healthcare disparities, health inequities, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, United States, social determinants of health…”
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Artificial intelligence in breast cancer survival prediction: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by Zohreh Javanmard, Saba Zarean Shahraki, Kosar Safari, Abbas Omidi, Sadaf Raoufi, Mahsa Rajabi, Mohammad Esmaeil Akbari, Mehrad Aria

“…Notably, 81.25% of studies relied on internal validation, primarily using K-fold cross-validation and train/test split strategies.ConclusionThe findings underscore the significant potential of AI-based algorithms in enhancing the accuracy of BC survival predictions. …”
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Population structure, selection signal and introgression of gamecocks revealed by whole genome sequencing by Naiyi Xu, Linyun Zhang, Feifan Chen, Zhengfu Feng, Jiangtao Zheng, DongHua Li, Yongju Zhao, Xiangtao Kang

“…A total number of fifteen shared candidate genes were identified using the three different detection strategies. Among these candidate genes, ETV1, DGKB, AGMO, MEOX2, ISPD and PLCB4 are related to the growth and muscle development, fighting performance and neurodevelopment of gamecocks. …”
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