Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on outcomes of acute ischemic stroke patients treated with endovascular therapy: A multicenter Canadian study. by Shenghua Zhu, Ammar Alam, Rebecca Thornhill, Vered Tsehmaister-Abitbul, Grant Stotts, Hailey Pettem, Richard Aviv, Ronit Agid, Aleksandra Pikula, Jai Jai Shiva Shankar, Genevieve Milot, Brian Van Adel, Samuel Yip, Manraj Heran, Robert Fahed, Fabio Settecase, Marlise P Dos Santos

“…<h4>Objective</h4>The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to the implementation of wide-ranging institutional infection control protocols. …”
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Generalized Treatment as Prevention Plus Focused Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Is the Key to Controlling HIV/AIDS by Julio S. G. Montaner, Viviane D. Lima, Kate A. Salters, Junine Toy, Jeffrey B. Joy, Silvia Guillemi, Rolando Barrios

“…Our results strongly support widespread implementation of the combination of “generalized TasP + focused PrEP” strategy and underscore the importance of long-term monitoring of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">R</mi></mrow><mrow><mi mathvariant="normal">e</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> at a programmatic level to identify opportunities for optimizing TasP and PrEP programs. …”
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Analisis Kinerja Model Deteksi Objek Yolo, Ssd, dan Faster R-Cnn pada Citra Penglihatan Malam untuk Pengenalan Tindak Kejahatan by Hendriyawan Achmad, Arif Pramudwiatmoko, Muhammad Satrio Gumilang, Bahrul Al Karim, Hadi Wiyono

“…Although the Faster R-CNN and SSD models yielded commendable results, YOLOv6 sustained its preeminence in the realm of klitih crime detection, as evidenced by its superior accuracy and other evaluative metrics. The prospective implementation of klitih detection technology holds the potential to make a constructive impact in fostering a safer and more secure environment for the entire community. …”
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An investigation into the health status of the elderly population in China and the obstacles to achieving healthy aging by Haotian Wu, Yaqiang Wang, Han Zhang, Xiangjun Yin, Lijun Wang, Limin Wang, Jing Wu

“…The state places significant emphasis on the health-related initiatives for the elderly and has implemented pertinent policies. This study aims to identify the primary health issues affecting the elderly population in China, ascertain the key risk factors influencing their health, and offer a scientific foundation for the government to develop ongoing policies and strategies, as well as to allocate health resources efficiently. …”
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Guidance and Counselling and Learners’ Discipline in Kasese District: A Case of Selected Government-Aided Secondary Schools in Bukonzo County. by Kule, Samson

“…This clearly showed that guidance and counselling was not fully implemented in all schools. This could have been the reason some secondary schools continued to experience student violence. …”
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Guidance and Counselling and Learners’ Discipline in Kasese District: A Case of Selected Government-Aided Secondary Schools in Bukonzo County. by Kule, Samson

“…This clearly showed that guidance and counselling were not fully implemented in all schools. This could have been the reason some secondary schools continued to experience student violence. …”
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Grey and harbor seals in France (mainland and Saint-Pierre et Miquelon): microbial communities and identification of a microbial source tracking seal marker by Alisson Godino Sanchez, Joëlle Serghine, Cécile Le Mennec, Cyril Noël, Julien Schaeffer, Herlé Goraguer, Cécile Vincent, Thomas Vitré, Françoise S. Le Guyader, Michèle Gourmelon

“…This marker can be used to identify potential fecal contamination of coastal areas by seals and complements the MST toolboxes of markers already developed for humans, wild birds and livestock.…”
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Optimized Hybrid Deep Learning Framework for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease Using Adaptive Weight Selection by Karim Gasmi, Abdulrahman Alyami, Omer Hamid, Mohamed O. Altaieb, Osama Rezk Shahin, Lassaad Ben Ammar, Hassen Chouaib, Abdulaziz Shehab

“…This method effectively mitigates the shortcomings of conventional diagnostic techniques and current deep learning algorithms by utilizing the complementing capabilities of EfficientNetV2B3 and Inception-ResNetV2 by using an optimized weight selection mechanism. …”
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Nutritional and immune-inflammatory scoring system for predicting outcomes in newly diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients by Yu Peng, Tingting Jiang, Shuang Chen, Xinyi Tang, Xinyi Tang, Yakun Zhang, Yakun Zhang, Liangmei Li, Lian Li, Longrong Ran, Xuelian Wu, Jun Li, Wei Zhang, Nanjun Li, Zailin Yang, Yao Liu

“…Combining NII with IPI or NCCN-IPI significantly improves the assessment of patient prognosis compared to using IPI or NCCN-IPI alone.ConclusionThe NII score, integrating readily available nutritional, immune, and inflammatory markers, enhances prognostic accuracy in DLBCL and complements conventional scoring systems. This simple tool may aid in early identification of high-risk patients and guide personalized treatment.…”
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Early-Stage IM Treatment with the Host-Derived Immunostimulant CPDI-02 Increases Curative Protection of Healthy Outbred Mice Against Subcutaneous Infection with Community-Acquired... by Jason P. Stewart, Caleb M. Sandall, Jacob E. Parriott, Stephen M. Curran, Russell J. McCulloh, Donald R. Ronning, Joy A. Phillips, Robin Schroeder, Christy Neel, Kelly F. Lechtenberg, Samuel M. Cohen, Yazen Alnouti, Sohel Daria, D. David Smith, Joseph A. Vetro

“…It was previously found that subcutaneous (SQ) treatment with the mononuclear phagocyte (MP)-selective activator complements peptide-derived immunostimulant-02 (CPDI-02; formerly EP67) and increases prophylaxis of outbred CD-1 mice against SQ infection with CA-MRSA. …”
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Bridging the gap: clinical translation of adipose-derived stem cells - a scoping review of clinical trials by Hankun Su, Hoksan Chau, Qilin Li, Fen Xiao, Yuanyuan Sun, Jingjing Chen, Yayi He, Jinyao Ning, Qin Hu, Yujie Xiao, Caiwen Li, Bixia Huang, Jing Zhao, Yanping Li, Hui Li

“…Objective This scoping review, complemented by bibliometric analysis, aims to map the landscape of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating ADSC therapies, identify gaps between basic research and clinical translation, and highlight emerging trends in the field. …”
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Predictive model based on blood cell analysis and coagulation function indicators for neuroblastic tumors staging diagnosis by Yanzi Zhang, Yanzi Zhang, Lihong Zhang, Lihong Zhang, Mengmeng Chen, Mengmeng Chen, Qin Dong, Qin Dong, Chong Hu, Chong Hu, Juan Wang, Juan Wang, Jiao Meng, Jiao Meng, Xin Lv, Xin Lv

“…Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify differences in blood cell analysis and coagulation function indicators between groups, complemented by ROC curve analysis to evaluate the efficacy of the models.ResultsThe median age of patients with neuroblastic tumor was 23.5 (12–46.75) months (male:female = 1.55:1), which was significantly younger than that of ganglioneuroma patients [72 (53–108) months, p &lt; 0.01]. …”
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A Mixed-Method Study: Investigating the Impact of Different Learning Media on Undergraduate Students’ Knowledge, Performance, and Motivation in Physiology Courses by ANDI ARIYANDY, IRAWAN YUSUF, SURYANI AS’AD, TENRI ESA, ICHLAS AFANDI, CITA AKHMAD, RINI BACHTIAR, ISHARYAH SUNARNO, BUDU BUDU

“…We assessed the motivations for student learning engagement with a qualitative questionnaire, which was then complemented by Focus Group Discussion (FGD) interviews.Results: Findings indicated a greater involvement of female students (67%) and individuals from non-SBMPTN paths (62%). …”
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Deductively coding psychosocial autopsy interview data using a few-shot learning large language model by Elias Balt, Elias Balt, Salim Salmi, Sandjai Bhulai, Stefan Vrinzen, Merijn Eikelenboom, Merijn Eikelenboom, Renske Gilissen, Renske Gilissen, Daan Creemers, Daan Creemers, Arne Popma, Saskia Mérelle, Saskia Mérelle

“…Based on the findings, we recommend a collaborative model, whereby the LLM’s deductive coding is complemented by review, inductive coding and further interpretation by a researcher. …”
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Agronomic potential of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) based organic-phosphate liquid fertilizer on strawberry growth, yield and fruit quality in contrasting soil types by Joyce Nababi, Bruno Kokouvi Kokou, John Finias Kamanula, Fednand Paul Wanjala, Milliam Nakawoombe, Issa Balde, Georges Lufungula Alunga, Elijah Malinga Menard Wanda

“…Vegetative growth, yield and quality-related parameters were analysed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), complemented by Tukey’s HSD post hoc tests (p < 0.05). …”
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A Mixed Methods Systematic Review of the Effectiveness, Acceptability, and Feasibility of Advanced Care Plans for Older Adults Without Life-Limiting Conditions by Tafadzwa Patience Kunonga, Katie H. Thomson, Fiona R. Beyer, Shoba Dawson, Katie Brittain, Dawn Craig

“…Methods: We searched 11 electronic databases, spanning from inception to November 2023, complemented by extensive grey literature and reference searches. …”
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Prevalence of infection and associated factors after intramedullary nailing in African countries with the Surgical Implant Generation Network program: A systematic review and meta-... by Destaw Endeshaw, Natnael Kebede, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Ousman Adal, Eyob Getachew, Asnake Gashaw Belayneh, Getnet Alemu Andargie, Kedir Seid, Gebeyehu Lakew, Amlaku Nigusie Yirsaw, Mitiku Tefera, Eyob Ketema Bogale, Tadele Fentabel Anagaw, Eneyew Talie Fenta

“…Method: A comprehensive search was performed across multiple databases, including PubMed, Global Index Medicus, Scopus, Embase, Science Direct, Hinari, and African Journals Online, complemented by a search of Google Scholar. After data extraction, the data were exported to STATA 17 statistical software for analysis. …”
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Deficiency of ATF3 facilitates both angiotensin II‐induced and spontaneously formed aortic aneurysm and dissection development by activating cGAS–STING pathway by Yifan Du, Poyi Hu, Xiangchao Ding, Dashuai Wang, Jingjing Luo, Sheng Le, Lingyun Ren, Manhua Chen, Ping Ye, Jiahong Xia

“…Finally, both pharmacological complementation of P21 function and knockdown of STING expression alleviated ATF3 deficiency‐induced AAD. …”
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Unfavorable outcomes and their predictors in patients treated for perforated peptic ulcer disease in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis by Destaw Endeshaw, Ousman Adal, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Natnael Kebede, Amare Mebrat Delie, Eyob Ketema Bogale, Tadele Fentabel Anagaw, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Eneyew Talie Fenta

“…Additionally, searches were conducted in Google Scholar and online library repositories of Addis Ababa, Hawassa, and Bahir Dar Universities, complemented by manual searches of included studies. …”
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pTripleTREP – A vector for tightly controlled expression and purification of virulence factors in Staphylococcus aureus by Hannes Wolfgramm, Christopher Saade, Marco Harms, Larissa M. Busch, Josephine Lange, Maximilian Schedlowski, Kristin Surmann, Manuela Gesell Salazar, Christian Hentschker, Leif Steil, Stephan Michalik, Uwe Völker, Alexander Reder

“…The optimised architecture and genetic features of the vector additionally provide a solid background for further applications such as plasmid-based complementation or interaction studies. Thus, pTripleTREP will support research on the role of staphylococcal virulence factors, paving the way for future therapeutic strategies to combat this pathogen.…”
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