Caesarean section rates and indications in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: The case of Mbandaka City by Patrick Bongbanga Mundembe, Roger Mwimba Mbungu, Félicien Kandolo Tshimungu, Jules Moti Kangite, Jean Claude Efoloko Likulu, Guillin Boboko Bikoko, Monizi Mawunu, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua

“…Furthermore, improving access to timely medical interventions and promoting strategies for preventing complications such as fetal distress and macrosomia could reduce the need for emergency caesarean sections and enhance overall maternal and child health. …”
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Factors protecting against progression of myopia in school students exposed to societal change in Vietnam: a 3-year cohort study by Kyoko Ohno-Matsui, Keiko Nakamura, Kaoruko Seino, Xuan Minh Tri Tran, Hoang Thuy Linh Nguyen, Thao Vi Tran, Tae Igarashi-Yokoi, Thang Van Vo

“…The results highlight the high prevalence and considerable incidence of myopia, and the need for further effective strategies to reduce the risk of myopia by managing computer time and increasing outdoor time.…”
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Predicting Treatment Outcomes in Patients with Low Back Pain Using Gene Signature-Based Machine Learning Models by Youzhi Lian, Yinyu Shi, Haibin Shang, Hongsheng Zhan

“…The identification of key genes and the high accuracy of certain models provide a basis for future personalized treatment strategies in LBP management. Visualizing gene importance with SHAP adds interpretability to the predictive models, enhancing their clinical relevance.…”
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A detector based on a multiscale fusion pyramid focus network for catenary support components by Xinyu ZHU, Haorui CUI, Yang SONG

“…Therefore, timely and accurate positioning of the catenary support components (CSCs) is vital for ensuring the safe operation of high-speed rails and improving the catenary maintenance strategies. In 2012, the former Ministry of Railways of China (now the China Railway Corporation) officially promulgated the General Technical Specifications for High-speed Railway Power Supply Safety Detection and Monitoring System. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practices associated with COVID-19 among undergraduate students from Malaysian public universities during the endemic phase: a cross-sectional study by Nur Umairah Mohd Hawary, Nor Malia Abd Warif, Ismarulyusda Ishak, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Barathan Muttiah, Navindra Kumari P, Kumutha Malar Vellasamy, Vanitha Mariappan

“…This study would be able to provide valuable insights that can enhance public health strategies, improve educational efforts, and prepare better for future health challenges. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Homophily Attitude, Physical, and Social Attractiveness on Purchase Intentions by Honya Ghasemi, Ramin Bashir Khodaparasti, Hooshmand Bagheri Garbollagh

“…ConclusionIt can be inferred that social media influencer marketing strategies should be tailored according to individual attributes, characteristics, and types of influencers. …”
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Using the WHO building blocks to examine cross-border public health surveillance in MENA by Laura Buback, Shayanne Martin, Esbeydy Pardo, Farah Massoud, Jesus Formigo, Atousa Bonyani, Noha H. Farag, Zayid K. Almayahi, Kenta Ishii, Susie Welty, Dana Schneider

“…Despite limitations, the study offers critical insights for improving cross-border surveillance strategies in the region.…”
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Acceptance, Safety, and Effect Sizes in Online Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder: Interventional Pilot Study by Ruben Vonderlin, Tali Boritz, Carola Claus, Büsra Senyüz, Saskia Mahalingam, Rachel Tennenhouse, Stefanie Lis, Christian Schmahl, Jürgen Margraf, Tobias Teismann, Nikolaus Kleindienst, Shelley McMain, Martin Bohus

“…Overall, telehealth DBT might offer a potentially effective alternative treatment option, enhancing treatment accessibility. However, strategies for decreasing drop-out should be considered. …”
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Integrating traditional biomarkers and emerging predictors to assess neoadjuvant chemotherapy efficacy in breast cancer: a multifactorial analysis of Ki-67, CDK4, EGFR, TILs and ct... by Tianzhao Du, Ye Yuan, Shulan Sun, Zhichao Gao, Xiaoshuai Li

“…These findings highlight the potential for integrating traditional clinicopathological factors with novel biomarkers for personalised treatment strategies in BC.…”
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Association between cardiovascular health and osteoporotic fractures: a national population-based study by Jun Ou, Tingting Wang, Ridan Lei, Mengting Sun, Xiaorui Ruan, Jianhui Wei, Jiabi Qin

“…These findings suggest that maintaining a high level of cardiovascular health, as measured by the LE8 score, may be important in reducing the risk of osteoporotic fractures. Public health strategies that integrate cardiovascular and bone health interventions may enhance overall health outcomes and reduce the societal burden of both cardiovascular diseases and osteoporosis.…”
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Healing beyond bone: a qualitative study of the core decompression experience of physically active patients with stage II hip avascular necrosis by Mehmet Yiğit Gökmen, Habibe Sevim Gökmen, Mesut Uluöz, Özhan Pazarcı, Alaaddin Levent Özgözen, Ender Ali Uluç, Osman Çiloğlu

“…Further qualitative research is needed to explore the experiences of AVN patients at different stages to inform multidisciplinary care strategies.…”
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Ground-based contrail observations: comparisons with reanalysis weather data and contrail model simulations by J. Low, R. Teoh, J. Ponsonby, E. Gryspeerdt, M. Shapiro, M. E. J. Stettler

“…<p>Observations of contrails are vital for improving our understanding of the contrail formation and life cycle, informing models, and assessing mitigation strategies. Here, we developed a methodology that utilises ground-based cameras for tracking and analysing young contrails (<span class="inline-formula">&lt;</span> 35 <span class="inline-formula">min</span>) formed under clear-sky conditions, comparing these observations against reanalysis meteorology and simulations from the contrail cirrus prediction model (CoCiP) with actual flight trajectories. …”
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Immune infiltration landscape and potential drug-targeted implications for hepatocellular carcinoma with ‘progression/hyper-progression’ recurrence by Jing-Xuan Xu, Yue-Xiang Su, Yuan-Yuan Chen, Yi-Yue Huang, Zu-Shun Chen, Yu-Chong Peng, Lu-Nan Qi

“…Therefore, this study aimed to describe the immune landscape of resectable HCC, especially postoperative type III–IV recurrent HCC, and explore potential immune-targeted anti-relapse strategies for treated populations.Methods The differences in gene expression in patients with recurrent HCC (type I–II (solitary or multi-intrahepatic oligo recurrence) vs. type III–IV) were investigated using bulk sequencing. …”
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Forecasting stroke and stroke-driven dementia in a rapidly ageing population: a model-based analysis of alternative projection scenarios for Ireland by Anne Hickey, Eithne Sexton, Frances Horgan, Kathleen E Bennett, Ronan Collins, Martin O'Flaherty, Suzanne Timmons, Chris Macey, David J. Williams

“…There is an urgent need to both invest in prevention strategies and plan for likely increases in future stroke care needs.…”
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Prothrombin complex concentrate for reversal of oral anticoagulants in patients with oral anticoagulation-related critical bleeding: a systematic review of randomised clinical tria... by Christian Ovesen, Jan Purrucker, Josefine Grundtvig, Theis Bech Mikkelsen, Christian Gluud, Janus Christian Jakobsen, Hanne Christensen, Thorsten Steiner

“…Among participants with factor Xa-related critical bleeding, PCC could not be shown superior or inferior to other reversal strategies (FFP or andexanet alfa) on any patient-relevant outcome, but information is currently sparse. …”
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From cellular senescence towards age-related macular degeneration: the role of telomeres by L.K. Moshetova, O.I. Abramova, K.I. Turkina, O.P. Dmitrenko, N.S. Karpova

“…The understanding of molecular mechanisms involved in aging may provide innovative therapeutic and preventive strategies for AMD. This disease is the third leading cause of blindness in elderly patients after glaucoma and cataract. …”
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Prevalence of lumpy skin disease and associated risk factors in beef cattle in Rembang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia by Yayan Taufiq Hidayat, Roza Azizah Primatika, Yatri Drastini

“…These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions, including educational programs for farm owners, improved waste management practices, and strategies to mitigate seasonal and spatial risks to control LSD in the region effectively.…”
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Lake pulses driven by glacier melting and climate variability by Songtao Ai, Shoukat Ali Shah, Yi Cai, Jiajun Ling, Xinde Chu, Shijin Wang, Yuande Yang, Runchuan Ouyang, Jiachun An, Wolfgang Rack

“…Understanding glacier-fed hydrological systems is essential for predicting water availability and formulating climate adaptation strategies. This study investigated the dynamic fluctuations in the water level of the Blue Moon Lake Valley (BMLV), supplied by meltwater from Baishui River Glacier No. 1 on Yulong Snow Mountain. …”
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Response of Natural Forests and Grasslands in Xinjiang to Climate Change Based on Sun-Induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence by Jinrun He, Jinglong Fan, Zhentao Lv, Shengyu Li

“…This study provides an important scientific basis for ecological management and climate adaptation in Xinjiang, emphasizing the need for differentiated strategies across ecological regions to support sustainable development.…”
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Comprehensive Sepsis Risk Prediction in Leukemia Using a Random Forest Model and Restricted Cubic Spline Analysis by Kou Y, Tian Y, Ha Y, Wang S, Sun X, Lv S, Luo B, Yang Y, Qin L

“…Pairwise correlation analysis further revealed interactions among these variables.Conclusion: The RF model exhibited robust predictive power for sepsis in leukemia patients, providing clinicians with a valuable tool for early risk assessment and the optimization of treatment strategies.Keywords: leukemia, sepsis, prediction model, biomarkers, machine learning…”
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