P(AN-co-MMA) nanofiber membrane decorated with greenly synthesized nanoparticles for heavy metal removal: a competitive study by Abeer Syed, Enshirah Da’na, Amel Taha, Mohamed R El-Aassar, Adnan M Aldughaish

“…With the presence of heavy metals in water bodies reported from all over the globe, there is an urgent need for innovative water treatment strategies. The main goal of this study is to enhance the adsorption affinity of poly(acrylonitrile-co-methyl methacrylate) (P(AN-co-MMA)) nanofiber membrane for heavy metals by decorating the nanofiber membrane with greenly synthesized CoFe _2 O _4 nanoparticles. …”
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Efficacy of rituximab as second-line therapy for autoimmune encephalitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Lin-ming Zhang, Xuan-lin Xing, Bing-ran Zhang, Qiu-juan Zhang, Yan-lin Zhu, Shu-ji Gao, Ming-wei Liu

“…This study systematically evaluated and meta-analyzed the efficacy of rituximab in AE patients who either failed or exhibited inadequate responses to first-line treatments, aiming to refine and optimize therapeutic strategies for AE. Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases was conducted, covering studies published up to June 10, 2024. …”
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Varying circumstances surrounding opioid toxicity deaths across ethno-racial groups in Ontario, Canada: a population-based descriptive cross-sectional study by Tara Gomes, Mina Tadrous, Sophie A Kitchen, Frank Crichlow, Tonya J Campbell, Cynthia Damba, Colin H Johnson, Ashley Smoke

“…Prevention and response strategies must be tailored and targeted to racialised people.…”
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Citizen engagement in public food procurement, a novel choose-your-own-adventure canteen campaign case study by Luke John Schafer, Anna Gundorph, Carla Mingolla, Christian Bugge Henriksen, Marin Lysak, Reni Todorova Boncheva, Maarten Crivits

“…Together with key stakeholders, this study combines both Public Food Procurement practices with citizen engagement strategies to facilitate the transformation to more sustainable food in local canteens at the University of Copenhagen. …”
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The role of ultrasound combined with water bath in the establishment of animal models of rat urethral stricture by Xiaojian Ye, Xianjing Lin, Yehui Chen, Rongquan Xu, Jiawei Zhou

“…Abstract Urinary tract injuries represent a significant clinical challenge, necessitating precise diagnosis and effective treatment strategies. Rat models are preferred for studying urinary tract injuries due to their size, visibility of external genitalia, and robust reproductive and growth capabilities. …”
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Support Needs of Patients with Cushing’s Disease and Cushing’s Syndrome: Results of a Survey Conducted in Germany and the USA by Ilonka Kreitschmann-Andermahr, Sonja Siegel, Christa Gammel, Karen Campbell, Leslie Edwin, Agnieszka Grzywotz, Victoria Kuhna, Maria Koltowska-Häggström, Oliver Müller, Michael Buchfelder, Bernadette Kleist

“…Cross-sectional questionnaire study including patients with CD treated in 2 German neurosurgical tertiary referral centers and CD/CS patient members of a US-based patient support group completed a survey inquiring about disease burden, coping strategies, and support needs. Additionally, the degree of interest in different offers, e.g., internet-based programs and seminars, was assessed. …”
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Risk Prediction of Liver Injury in Pediatric Tuberculosis Treatment: Development of an Automated Machine Learning Model by Zeng Y, Lu H, Li S, Shi QZ, Liu L, Gong YQ, Yan P

“…The prediction model can assist clinicians to implement timely interventions and mitigation strategies, and formulate personalized medication regimens, thereby minimizing potential harm to high-risk children of ATB-DILI.Keywords: anti-tuberculosis drug-induced liver injury, children, retrospective study, automatic machine learning, gradient boost machine…”
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Embracing Generative Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Research and Beyond by Henry P. Foote, MD, Chuan Hong, PhD, Mohd Anwar, PhD, Maria Borentain, MD, Kevin Bugin, PhD, Nancy Dreyer, PhD, MPH, Josh Fessel, MD, PhD, Nitender Goyal, MD, Morgan Hanger, MPP, Adrian F. Hernandez, MD, Christoph P. Hornik, MD, PhD, MPH, Jennifer G. Jackman, PhD, MBA, Alistair C. Lindsay, MD, MPH, DPhil, Michael E. Matheny, MD, Kerem Ozer, MD, Jan Seidel, PhD, Norman Stockbridge, MD, PhD, Peter J. Embi, MD, Christopher J. Lindsell, PhD

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c-FLIP and microRNA 708-5p gene expression in newly diagnosed and chemotherapy in acute myeloid leukemia of Iraqi patient by Jaafar Sadiq Jaafar, Hiba Muneer Abdual Hassan Al-Kafagi, Israa Hussein Hamzah

“…This suggests the promising development of miRNA-based therapies as part of AML treatment strategies. Furthermore, miRNA 708-5p can act as a prognostic indicator in AML, with its expression levels offering valuable insights into disease progression and patient response to treatment. …”
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A sweeping view of avian mycoplasmas biology drawn from comparative genomic analyses by Elhem Yacoub, Vincent Baby, Pascal Sirand-Pugnet, Yonathan Arfi, Helmi Mardassi, Alain Blanchard, Salim Chibani, Boutheina Ben Abdelmoumen Mardassi

“…This can stand for different evolutionary strategies followed by avian mycoplasmas and further emphasizes the diversity within this group. …”
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Dietary addition of compound organic acids improves the growth performance, carcass trait, and body health of broilers by Fang Cai, Meiping Huang, Wei Liu, Xiaoling Wan, Kai Qiu, Xiao Xu

“…IntroductionThe poultry industry constantly seeks strategies to enhance broiler growth performance and overall health. …”
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Complement inhibition targets a rich-club within the neuroinflammatory network after stroke to improve radiographic and functional outcomes by Youssef M. Zohdy, Tomas Garzon-Muvdi, Jonathan A. Grossberg, Daniel L. Barrow, Brian M. Howard, Gustavo Pradilla, Firas H. Kobeissy, Stephen Tomlinson, Ali M. Alawieh

“…Abstract Following recent advances in post-thrombectomy stroke care, the role of neuroinflammation and neuroprotective strategies in mitigating secondary injury has gained prominence. …”
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Aero-Thermodynamics of UAV Downwash for Dynamic Microclimate Engineering: Ameliorating Effects on Rice Growth, Yield, and Physiological Traits Across Key Growth Stages by Imran, Liang Ke, Dong Liu, Huifen Li, Jiyu Li

“…Focusing on the vulnerable stages of rice such as heading, panicle, and flowering, this research aims to advance the understanding of microclimatic influences on rice crops, thereby informing the development of UAV-based strategies to enhance crop resilience and optimize yields. …”
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Development and validation of a nomogram to predict survival in septic patients with heart failure in the intensive care unit by Tong Tong, Yikun Guo, Qingqing Wang, Xiaoning Sun, Ziyi Sun, Yuhan Yang, Xiaoxiao Zhang, Kuiwu Yao

“…The implementation of treatment strategies that address the risk factors identified in the model can enhance patient outcomes and increase survival rates.…”
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Evaluating sowing uniformity in hybrid rice using image processing and the OEW-YOLOv8n network by Zehua Li, Zehua Li, Yihui Pan, Xu Ma, Yongjun Lin, Xicheng Wang, Hongwei Li

“…Next, an improved model named OEW-YOLOv8n based on YOLOv8n is proposed to identify the number of seeds in a unit seed grid. The improved strategies include the following: (1) Replacing the Conv module in the Bottleneck of C2f modules with the Omni-Dimensional Dynamic Convolution (ODConv) module, where C2f modules are located at the connection between the Backbone and Neck. …”
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Predictive models for the implementation of targeted reproductive management in multiparous cows on automatic milking systems by Fergus P. Hannon, Martin J. Green, Luke O'Grady, Chris Hudson, Anneke Gouw, Laura V. Randall

“…ABSTRACT: Targeted reproductive management (TRM) aims to improve the fertility efficiency of the dairy herd by applying group-level management strategies based on expected reproductive performance. …”
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Does providing atrial fibrillation patients, after pulmonary vein isolation, with a 1-lead ECG device relieve the emergency department?-A historically controlled prospective trial. by Jasper L Selder, Mark J Mulder, Willem R van de Vijver, Philip M Croon, Leontine E Wentrup, Stéphanie L van der Pas, Jos W R Twisk, Igor I Tulevski, Albert C Van Rossum, Cornelis P Allaart

“…The primary objectives in AF management are symptom relief, stroke risk reduction, and prevention of tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy. Two key strategies for rhythm control include antiarrhythmic drug therapy and pulmonary vein isolation (PVI), with PVI being recommended for selected patients. …”
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Bone Mineral Density, TBS, and Body Composition Indexes in Ukrainian Men with Parkinson’s Disease by Vladyslav Povoroznyuk, Maryna Bystrytska, Nataliia Grygorieva, Iryna Karaban, Nina Karasevich

“…Due to low BMD values, changes in BC are present in PD males, and appropriate screening and preventive strategies should be instigated to maintain bone health in PD subjects.…”
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Development and validation of a prognostic model for critically ill type 2 diabetes patients in ICU based on composite inflammatory indicators by Lin Liu, Yan-Bo Zhao, Zhuo-Ting Cheng, Ya-Hui Li, Yang Liu

“…The prediction model showed promising performance in both internal and external validation cohorts, highlighting its potential as a valuable tool for early risk stratification and prediction of the outcomes of personalized treatment strategies in ICU settings.…”
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Silent witnesses: unveiling the epidemic of femicides in North-west Tshwane, South Africa – a decade of analysis by Yaseen Bismilla, K. K. Hlaise, C. Van Wyk

“…The findings emphasize the necessity for targeted prevention programs, stricter firearm control measures, and community-based violence prevention strategies. The demographic data indicate that young black women are particularly vulnerable, necessitating protective and educational initiatives tailored to this group.…”
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