Experiences and perceptions of respectful maternity care among mothers during childbirth in health facilities of Eastern province of Rwanda: An appreciative inquiry. by Alice Muhayimana, Irene Josephine Kearns, Darius Gishoma, Olive Tengera, Thierry Claudien Uhawenimana

“…This study aimed to explore and describe how mothers in Rwanda's Eastern Province perceived and valued their childbirth experiences during their most recent labour and delivery.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a qualitative, exploratory, descriptive study. …”
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Effect of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with long COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Shige Li, Bing Dai, Yusheng Hou, Liang Zhang, Jie Liu, Haijia Hou, Dandan Song, Shengchen Wang, Xiangrui Li, Hongwen Zhao, Wei Wang, Jian Kang, Wei Tan

“…Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources and methods: We systematically searched randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of the effectiveness of PR in long COVID-19 patients published before April 2024. …”
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Machine learning to predict postdialysis fatigue in patients undergoing hemodialysis by Yuhan Zhang, Jue Guo, Na Yang, Xiangyun Li, Yuxiang Liu, Meiqin Yan, Peng Shen

“…However, accurate and efficient models for predicting postdialysis fatigue (PDF) in this population are still needed because PDF is surprisingly prevalent.Aims This study aimed to explore the potential of ML models for predicting PDF in patients undergoing HD.Data sources A total of 1,281 Chinese patients undergoing HD from six tertiary hospitals (65.26% male, mean age = 54.48 years).Design Cross-sectional study.Methods Seven ML models were compared: Logistic regression (LR), Decision tree (DT), Random forests (RF), LightGBM (LGBM), CatBoost, XGBoost (XGB), and Gradient boosting tree (GBT), to predict the PDF and identify variables with predictive value based on the best-performing model among Chinese patients undergoing HD. …”
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DEVELOPMENT AREAS IN THE ARCTIC REGION FORMATION OF A NEW INSTITUTIONAL SPACE by M. Dudin, N. Lyasnikov

“…The methodological basis of this article are comparative and economic-statistical methods of analysis.Results: In this article were subsequently solved the problem, to achieve this goal, in particular: examined the general trends of energy development of civilization, considered the legal issues concerning the status of the Arctic and the Arctic regions, the basic global trends of world energy development and justifi ed system for ensuring global energy security.Conclusions. …”
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First-line systemic therapy in patients with metastatic or locally advanced urothelial carcinoma: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Yandong Xie, Haoyang Liu, Yanfeng Tang, Yaowen Zhang, Nanwei Xu, Fengnian Zhao, Jinge Zhao, Guangxi Sun, Zhenhua Liu, Pengfei Shen, Hao Zeng, Junru Chen

“…Design: Systematic literature review with a Bayesian NMA. Data Sources and Methods: Eligible studies were retrieved from PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science, with a search cutoff of July 2024. …”
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CLINICAL AND ECONOMICAL ASPECTS OF NOVEL APPROACHES TO THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC HEART FAILURE DECOMPENSATION by S. K. Zyryanov, G. P. Arutyunov

“…To study the changes in expenses for the usage of the novel medication serelaxine in treatment of decompensated chronic heart failure.Material and methods. At the core of study — buit-up Mark model that takes into consideration two scenarios of the disease course in patients with decompensated CHF: the usage of standard treatment and standard treatment with serelaxine add-on. …”
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Features of the High Blood Pressure Daily Monitoring Indices in Patients with Different Degree of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Activity by Abrahamovych U.

“…According to the information from literary sources, in 12.0-49.0 % of the patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) there is arterial hypertension (AH). …”
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Diagnosis of Non-Tumor Stenosing Lesions of the Major Duodenal Papilla Using Endoscopic Ultrasonography by V. A. Belozerov, O. I. Okhotnikov, N. A. Korenevskiy, V. A. Prokopov, S. N. Grigoriev, S. M. Shevyakin

“…Aim: to evaluate the possibilities of endoscopic ultrasonography in the diagnosis of benign stenosis of the major duodenal papilla and improve its results, including by identifying and objectifying the criteria of the disease.Materials and methods. The results of the examination and treatment of 2146 patients treated at the Kursk Regional Multidisciplinary Clinical Hospital in the period from 2015 to 2022, who underwent transpapillary interventions and/or endoscopic ultrasonography on the basis of the endoscopy department, are presented. …”
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Enhancing epidemic preparedness: a data-driven system for managing respiratory infections by Moslem Sarani, Katayoun Jahangiri, Manoochehr Karami, Mohammadreza Honarvar

“…This study details the development of a data-driven early warning system (EWS) designed to improve outbreak detection and response utilizing the data integration and visualization capabilities of Microsoft Power BI. Methods This research utilized a structured three-phase approach to design a respiratory infections (RIs) management dashboard. …”
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Delayed reconstructive plastic surgery in patients with tumors of the maxillofacial region: literature review by D. Yu. Azovskaya, D. E. Kulbakin, E. L. Choynzonov, D. N. Vasiliev

“…To determine the features of the delayed reconstructive-plastic stage in patients with malignant tumors maxillofacial region, evaluation of possible solutions for optimizing the stage.Material and methods. The analysis of available literature sources was taken in the database Medline, Pubmed, eLibrary, etc. …”
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Isokinetic Assessment of Knee Flexor and Extensor Strength and Lower Extremity Flexibility Assessment of an NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Team by Savanna Perkins, Paul Canavan

“… # Study Design Observational cohort # Methods Standardized isokinetic testing of concentric muscle performance, measured by peak torque of the quadriceps and hamstrings and hamstring-to-quadriceps ratios, was conducted using a Biodex isokinetic dynamometer at speeds of 60 and 180°/sec. …”
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Invited review: Phenotyping strategies and genetic background of dairy cattle behavior in intensive production systems—From trait definition to genomic selection by Hendyel A. Pacheco, Rick O. Hernandez, Shi-Yi Chen, Heather W. Neave, Jessica A. Pempek, Luiz F. Brito

“…Furthermore, there is still a need to standardize phenotyping protocols for existing traits and develop guidelines for recording novel behavioral traits and integrating multiple data sources. This review gives an overview of the most common indicators of dairy cattle behavior, summarizes the main methods used for analyzing animal behavior in commercial settings, describes the genetic and genomic background of previously defined behavioral traits, and discusses strategies for breeding and improving behavior traits coupled with future opportunities for genetic selection for improved behavioral responses.…”
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A Systems Approach to Monitoring Antimicrobial Consumption and Use in Uganda by Miss Vivian Twemanye, Ms Harriet Akello, Mr Moses Mukiibi, Mr Richard Walwema, Dr Jonathan Mayito, Dr Morries Seru

“…We present Uganda's experience in the adoption of the six building blocks of the WHO Health System Framework in monitoring AMUC. Methods: Uganda's approach recognizes that AMUC is influenced by healthcare delivery, governance structures, financing mechanisms, workforce capacity, and information systems. …”
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Health Care Professionals’ Concerns About Medical AI and Psychological Barriers and Strategies for Successful Implementation: Scoping Review by Nora Arvai, Gellért Katonai, Bertalan Mesko

“…ObjectiveThis scoping review aims to offer a thorough analysis of the current status of integrating AI into medical practice as well as the apprehensions expressed by HC professionals (HCPs) over its application. MethodsThis scoping review used the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines to examine articles that investigated the apprehensions of HCPs about medical AI. …”
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Research of color models in digital graphics by Hetman Oksana, Shpetna Svitlana

“…The purpose of this article is to investigate the main color models, analyze their features, working principles, advantages, limitations, and areas of application in digital graphics. The research methods include the analysis of scientific sources, comparative evaluation of color models, and the study of practical cases of their implementation in graphic editors and specialized software. …”
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Measles second dose vaccination coverage and associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Aklilu Alemayehu, Sisay Tefera

“…Thus, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize evidence to fill this gap. Methods: Online searching, selection, data extraction, and quality assessment were conducted by two authors. …”
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Unlocking the potential of immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced cervical cancer: a meta-analysis and systematic review by Zheng-rui Li, Yu-Feng Wang, Chen- Rong Zuo, Jing-Sheng Men, Xin-Yuan Li, Peng Luo, Xiao-San Su, Rui-Fen Sun

“…Abstract Objective This meta-analysis systematically evaluated the effectiveness and safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in treating advanced cervical cancer, emphasizing their potential as transformative therapeutic options in this complex clinical landscape. Methods EMBASE, Web of Science, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library were thoroughly searched for articles on the outcomes of ICIs in advanced cervical cancer patients. …”
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Understanding patients' adherence-related beliefs about medicines prescribed for long-term conditions: a meta-analytic review of the Necessity-Concerns Framework. by Rob Horne, Sarah C E Chapman, Rhian Parham, Nick Freemantle, Alastair Forbes, Vanessa Cooper

“…<h4>Study appraisal and synthesis methods</h4>Systematic review and meta-analysis of methodological quality was assessed by two independent reviewers. …”
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Social significance of rheumatic diseases, negative consequences for the health care system and ways of prevention by A. M. Lila, M. A. Korolev, I. N. Shchendrigin, K. V. Sapozhnikov, A. A. Lazarev, N. A. Sableva, D. G. Tolkacheva

“…The aim of this systematic review is to assess current data on the risk of death in patients with IIRDs and identify factors associated with increased mortality, as well as analyze the effectiveness of biological drugs in reducing this risk.   Materials and methods. The review includes data from multiple clinical trials and meta-analyses covering the period from 2000 to 2021. …”
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Analysis of actual results of drug supply implementation within framework of High-Cost Nosologies Program by O. I. Ivakhnenko, V. V. Ryazhenov, E. A. Maksimkina, V. S. Fisenko, O. V. Savoskin, M. M. Kuznetsova

“…That fact necessitates the evaluation of the state programs results in the field of the drug provision.The aim of the work was to assess the quantitative results of the implementation of the High-Cost Nosologies program in the Russian Federation from 2008 to 2023 to determine further vectors of its improvement.Materials and methods. The regulatory base of the work was made up of the Russian Federation legislation in the field of the drug provision. …”
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