Hemoglobin-to-red blood cell distribution width ratio as a protective factor against coronary artery disease: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES (2011-2018) by Xin-Da Wang, Chaoya Li, Jia Hu, Fen Cao, Li Zhu, Yongzhi Zhu, Zhongzheng Wen, Jun Liu

“…This suggests that for individuals with an HRR above 1.02, strategies to increase body water content and reduce blood viscosity could potentially lower their risk of developing CAD.ConclusionOur study revealed an inverse linear relationship between HRR and CAD risk, indicating that HRR may serve as a protective factor against CAD.…”
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Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes, and risk perceptions of pharmacy students regarding HIV/AIDS by Wael Mansy, Wajid Syed, Salmeen Babelghaith, Mohamed N. Al-Arifi

“…These findings suggest that specific strategies, such as integrating education on this topic into the pharmacy curriculum and running awareness campaigns for undergraduate students, are necessary.…”
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Assessing awareness and utilisation of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention among women who inject drugs in Lagos, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Olanrewaju Onigbogi, Modupe Onigbogi, Osadebamwen N Eghaghe, Omobola Y Ojo, Oluwatoyin Funmilola Babalola

“…Addressing these correlates of PrEP use will be pivotal in developing effective strategies to reduce HIV transmission and improve the overall health outcomes in this vulnerable population.…”
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US-county level variation in intersecting individual, household and community characteristics relevant to COVID-19 and planning an equitable response: a cross-sectional analysis by Mathew V Kiang, Nancy Krieger, Caroline O Buckee, Jarvis T Chen, Taylor Chin, Rebecca Kahn, Ruoran Li, Satchit Balsari

“…Equitable responses to the pandemic require strategies to protect those in counties at highest risk of adverse COVID-19 outcomes and their social and economic impacts.…”
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Network relationship between cognitive function and quality of life in community-dwelling older adults: an observational study from Beijing by Yitian Ye, Yichun Zhang, Jiaju Ren, Yanbo Zhu, Yanbo Zhu

“…Future research should explore causal relationships and develop scalable strategies to support aging populations.…”
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A techno-economic perspective on efficient hybrid renewable energy solutions in Douala, Cameroon’s grid-connected systems by Reagan Jean Jacques Molu, Serge Raoul Dzonde Naoussi, Mohit Bajaj, Patrice Wira, Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso, Barun K. Das, Milkias Berhanu Tuka, Arvind R. Singh

“…As the world progresses towards renewable energy adoption and hybrid systems, this investigation lays a strong foundation for future advancements in renewable energy integration and energy management strategies. It strives to create a sustainable energy ecosystem in Cameroon and beyond, where hybrid energy systems play a pivotal role in mitigating power deficiencies and supporting sustainable development.…”
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Simulation of slope soil erosion intensity with different vegetation patterns based on cellular automata model by Yan Sheng, Shangxuan Zhang, Long Li, Long Li, Zhiming Cao, Yu Zhang

“…The findings contribute to the development of broader ecological models and offer insights into vegetation management and erosion control strategies for similar landscapes.…”
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Impact of non-participation bias due to psychiatric illness on mortality and cardiovascular event estimates: a Danish longitudinal population study by Christian Torp-Pedersen, Mads Rasmussen, Christina Ellervik, Anders Jorgensen, Henrik E Poulsen, Zerlina Rygner

“…Compared with non-psychiatric participants in a 5-year follow-up, psychiatric non-participants had higher rates of cardiovascular events (HR 2.30 (2.07 to 2.56)) and all-cause mortality (3.37 (3.01 to 3.78)) than non-psychiatric non-participants (1.65 (1.48 to 1.83) and 2.26 (2.02 to 2.54), respectively) and psychiatric participants (1.39 (1.21 to 1.59) and 1.23 (1.05 to 1.44), respectively), pinteraction<0.0001 for both outcomes.Conclusions This study demonstrates a considerable non-participation bias due to psychiatric illness in a general population health study, potentially leading to distorted estimates of somatic morbidity and mortality. Strategies for better-representing individuals with psychiatric illnesses in population health studies are needed.…”
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Childhood neurodivergent traits, inflammation and chronic disabling fatigue in adolescence: a longitudinal case–control study by Neil A Harrison, Hugo D Critchley, Jessica Eccles, Kevin A Davies, Lisa Quadt, Rod Bond, Jenny Csecs

“…The implementation of transdiagnostic screening criteria to inform support strategies to counteract risk early in life is recommended.…”
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The relationship between frailty syndrome and quality of life in patients with hypertension: a multidimensional analysis by Bartosz Uchmanowicz, Anna Chudiak, Robbert Gobbens, Grzegorz Kubielas, Piotr Godek, Stanisław Surma, Dorota Bednarska-Chabowska, Izabella Uchmanowicz, Michał Czapla

“…Conclusions The study demonstrated a strong association between FS and reduced QoL in elderly hypertensive patients, emphasizing the need for comprehensive assessments and personalized management strategies. Routine evaluation of frailty and the implementation of targeted interventions aimed at improving physical, psychological, and social well-being could substantially enhance QoL in this vulnerable population. …”
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Mechanisms of N₂O Emission in Drip-Irrigated Saline Soils: Unraveling the Role of Soil Moisture Variation in Nitrification and Denitrification by Fang Zhang, Zhi Qu, Qian Zhao, Zixuan Xi, Zhen Liu

“…Our study elucidates the characteristics of nitrogen transformation and N₂O emissions across various soil moisture contents within the soil water structure under drip irrigation conditions, providing a scientific basis for the formulation of precise irrigation management practices and strategies for efficient soil nitrogen utilization.…”
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Autonomic Nervous System Activity before Atrial Fibrillation Onset as Assessed by Heart Rate Variability by Jean-Marie Grégoire, Cédric Gilon, François Marelli, Pascal Godart, Hugues Bersini, Stéphane Carlier

“…Dynamic changes in HRV parameters could be considered when determining the optimal neuromodulation strategies.…”
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Providing an Anti-Marketing Model to Prevent Criminal Behaviors in Online and Digital Businesses by Ghasem Zarei, Younes Nikkhah

“…Findings The interview section provided 238 primary codes, 106 secondary codes, and 26 sub-categories in six main categories, namely: causing categories, intervening factors, background factors, the central phenomenon, strategies, and outcomes. Ultimately, employing ATLAS.ti software, “the anti-marketing model aimed at preventing criminal behaviors in the online business environment” was derived.   …”
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Distress and coping mechanisms among people with diabetes: cross-sectional assessment from an NCD screening clinic of a tertiary care hospital in North India by Madhur Verma, Shivani Sidana, Prakash Kumar, Omna Singh, Vandana Esht, Karthick Balasubramanian, Nitin Kapoor, Rakesh Kakkar, Sanjay Kalra

“…Within mental health, diabetes distress (DD) occurs when a patient has unfavourable emotional stress while managing their condition, which can be managed by coping strategies but are less studied together in Indian settings. …”
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Exploring the efficacy of psychotherapies for depression: a multiverse meta-analysis by Eirini Karyotaki, Pim Cuijpers, Constantin Yves Plessen, Clara Miguel, Marketa Ciharova

“…Are these discrepancies a result of specific meta-analytical decisions or do most analytical strategies reaching the same conclusion?Objective We aim to solve these discrepancies by conducting a multiverse meta-analysis containing all possible meta-analyses, using all statistical methods.Study selection and analysis We searched four bibliographical databases (PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials), including studies published until 1 January 2022. …”
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Using Large Language Models to Detect and Understand Drug Discontinuation Events in Web-Based Forums: Development and Validation Study by William Trevena, Xiang Zhong, Michelle Alvarado, Alexander Semenov, Alp Oktay, Devin Devlin, Aarya Yogesh Gohil, Sai Harsha Chittimouju

“…We split user comments into sentences and applied different classification strategies to assess the performance of these models in identifying DDEs and their root causes. …”
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Using positive deviance to enhance HIV care retention in South Africa: development of a compassion-focused program to improve the staff and patient experience by Allison J. Ober, Donald H. Skinner, Laura M. Bogart, Leletu Busakwe, Wadene Davids, Hassan Mahomed, Debbie Ling, Virginia Zweigenthal

“…From these themes, we developed the multidimensional Connect intervention, consisting of strategies within three domains: (1) engage, encourage, and support staff (e.g., a monthly staff support huddle, a compassion training); (2) expedite and augment workflow procedures (e.g., adjust folder system to lower wait times); and (3) create a welcoming physical environment (e.g., fresh paint and plants in the waiting area). …”
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Proteomic profiling of Labeo rohita intestine infected with Edwardsiella tarda: Unveiling the mucosal defense mechanisms, cell adhesion, and cytoskeletal pathways by Nevil Pinto, Mehar Un Nissa, Gowhar Iqbal, Yashwanth BS, Darshan P, Sanjeeva S, Mukunda Goswami

“…The identified proteome of the rohu intestine could be used as a reference to establish their mechanism of action during bacterial infection that may contribute to the strategies against bacterial prevention in aquaculture.…”
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Genotype-phenotype correlations for 17 Chinese families with inherited retinal dystrophies due to homozygous variants by Xue Fan, Zhen Li, Lingzhi Sha, Xunlun Sheng, Weining Rong

“…Our findings highlight the association between homozygous variants and more severe clinical phenotypes within these families, thus laying the groundwork for future genetic screening and intervention strategies.…”
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Intratumoral and peritumoral radiomics for forecasting microsatellite status in gastric cancer: a multicenter study by Yunzhou Xiao, Jianping Zhu, Huanhuan Xie, Zhongchu Wang, Zhaohai Huang, Miaoguang Su

“…Conclusion The combined model, which integrates IPR radiomics with clinical characteristics, accurately predicts MSI status and supports the development of personalized treatment strategies.…”
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