Migration from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Croatia: Migration patterns of immigrants in Zagreb by Klempić-Bogadi Sanja, Gregurović Margareta, Podgorelec Sonja

“…This was followed by the new period of migration driven (again) mostly by economic reasons complemented by general social situation and advanced unfavourable demographic processes in Bosnia and Hercegovina. …”
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Kasabach-Merritt syndrome in an adult treated by embolization prior to liver transplantation: a case report. by Xóchitl García-León, René Malé-Velázquez, Esteban Martínez-Villaseñor, Álvaro Calleros-Camarena

“…During the consultation, imaging and biochemical characteristics of thrombocytopenia and anemia were evaluated and KM syndrome was considered, complementing the diagnosis with Leukocytes 5.3 × 103/uL, HB 10.3 g/dL, Hto 29.8%, VCM 99.2 fL, HCM 34.3 pg platelets 111 × 103/uL, Cr 0.61mg/dL, BT 1. 05mg/dl, FA 64 U/L, GGT 55 U/L AST 15 U/L, ALT 20 U/L, albumin 4.82g/dL, fibrinogen 52, dimer D 49.46 ug/dl, AFP 1.21 ng/ml, carcinoembryonic 0.94 ng/ml, Ca 19-9 2. 0 U/ml TP 14.6 INR 1.0, it was decided to perform a biopsy to rule out hemangioepithelioma, presenting severe hemorrhage requiring transarterial embolization on two occasions. …”
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Design and Test of a Calibration System for Avalanche Photodiodes Used in X-Ray Compton Polarimeters for Space by Andrea Alimenti, Fabrizio Cologgi, Sergio Fabiani, Kostiantyn Torokhtii, Enrico Silva, Ettore Del Monte, Ilaria Baffo, Sergio Bonomo, Daniele Brienza, Riccardo Campana, Mauro Centrone, Giulia De Iulis, Enrico Costa, Giovanni Cucinella, Andrea Curatolo, Nicolas De Angelis, Giovanni De Cesare, Andrea Del Re, Sergio Di Cosimo, Simone Di Filippo, Alessandro Di Marco, Giuseppe Di Persio, Immacolata Donnarumma, Pierluigi Fanelli, Abhay Kumar, Paolo Leonetti, Alfredo Locarini, Pasqualino Loffredo, Giovanni Lombardi, Gabriele Minervini, Dario Modenini, Fabio Muleri, Silvia Natalucci, Andrea Negri, Massimo Perelli, Monia Rossi, Alda Rubini, Emanuele Scalise, Paolo Soffitta, Andrea Terracciano, Paolo Tortora, Emanuele Zaccagnino, Alessandro Zambardi

“…It is essential for the successful implementation of spaceborne polarimeters such as the Compton scattering polarimeter foreseen aboard the CUbeSat Solar Polarimeter (CUSP) mission under development to perform solar flare X-ray polarimetry.…”
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Mobilizing the Power of Lived/Living Experiences to Improve Health Outcomes for all by Ambreen Sayani, Linda Monteith, Anam Shahil‐Feroz, Diya Srinivasan, Isra Amsdr, Fatah Awil, Emily Cordeaux, Victoria Garcia, Ryan Hinds, Tara Jeji, Omar Khan, Bee Lee, Mursal Musawi, Jill Robinson, Staceyan Sterling, Dean Wardak, Kelly Wu, Mohadessa Khawari, Meghan Gilfoyle, Alies Maybee

“…Patient or Public Contribution Patient and community involvement were central to the design, development and implementation of this project and resulting manuscript. …”
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Comparison of Deep Learning and Clinician Performance for Detecting Referable Glaucoma from Fundus Photographs in a Safety Net Population by Van Nguyen, MD, Sreenidhi Iyengar, Haroon Rasheed, MD, Galo Apolo, Zhiwei Li, Aniket Kumar, Hong Nguyen, Austin Bohner, MD, Kyle Bolo, MD, Rahul Dhodapkar, MD, Jiun Do, MD, PhD, Andrew T. Duong, MD, Jeffrey Gluckstein, MD, Kendra Hong, MD, Lucas L. Humayun, Alanna James, MD, Junhui Lee, MD, Kent Nguyen, OD, Brandon J. Wong, MD, Jose-Luis Ambite, PhD, Carl Kesselman, PhD, Lauren P. Daskivich, MD, Michael Pazzani, PhD, Benjamin Y. Xu, MD, PhD

“…Conclusions: A DL algorithm for detecting referable glaucoma trained using patient-level data provided by certified LAC DHS optometrists approximates or exceeds performance by ophthalmologists and optometrists, who exhibit variable sensitivity and specificity unrelated to experience level. Implementation of this algorithm in screening workflows could help reallocate resources and provide more reproducible and timely glaucoma care. …”
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Gender differences in the prevalence and correlates of COVID-19 fear among mental health professionals: a network perspective based on a national survey in China by Shu-Ying Rao, Shu-Ying Rao, Mu-Rui Zheng, Mu-Rui Zheng, Feng-Rong An, Yuan Feng, Zhaohui Su, Teris Cheung, Gabor S. Ungvari, Gabor S. Ungvari, Chee H. Ng, Yu-Tao Xiang, Yu-Tao Xiang, Gang Wang

“…Specific interventions targeting the central symptoms in each network should be implemented to alleviate COVID-19 fear effectively and improve the mental health of MHPs in the post-pandemic era.…”
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Low-added sugar dietary intervention study to mitigate glucose intolerance and improve body composition in adults with cystic fibrosis: a protocol of a double-blind, randomised stu... by Priyathama Vellanki, Kirk Easley, Terryl J Hartman, Thomas R Ziegler, Puneet Sharma, Swati Zaveri, Arlene Stecenko, William R Hunt, Amy Goss, Joshua D Chandler, Tasha M Burley, Chris Driggers, Amy Ciccarella, Heather Zhou, Kristen Narlow, Tanicia Daley, Jessica Alvarez

“…Any protocol modifications will be reviewed and approved by the IRB prior to implementation and communicated with the study team and participants, as relevant.We will provide reports of the findings to the NIH and Emory IRB in regular progress reports and post the findings on www.Clinicaltrials.gov. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment of Bioenergy Systems versus Fossil Fuel Alternatives: Insights for Sustainable Energy Transitions in Nigeria by Moses Adondua Abah, Micheal Abimbola Oladosu, Sunny Chukwuemeka Eke, Emmanuel Nwaka Nwaka, Ihechukwu Daniel Osuji, Abdulsalam Babaniya Muhammad, Joseph Osas Igbama, Clinton Arthur, Franklin Ogonna Ede, Olaide Ayokunmi Oladosu, Sunday Betini John, Bankole Emmanuel Aanu

“…Results: The findings underscore the critical role of lifecycle thinking in guiding energy policy and project implementation in developing countries facing the dual challenge of expanding energy access and combating climate change. …”
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Association of clinical signs of possible serious bacterial infections identified by community health workers with mortality of young infants in South Asia: a prospective, observat... by Gary L. Darmstadt, Saifuddin Ahmed, Mohammad Shahidul Islam, Safa Abdalla, Shams El Arifeen, Melissa L. Arvay, Abdullah H. Baqui, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Anuradha Bose, Nicholas E. Connor, Belal Hossain, Rita Isaac, Arif Mahmud, Dipak K. Mitra, Luke C. Mullany, Imran Nisar, Kalpana Panigrahi, Pinaki Panigrahi, Qazi Sadeq-ur Rahman, Senjuti Saha, Sajid B. Soofi, Nardos Solomon, Mathuram Santosham, Stephanie J. Schrag, Shamim A. Qazi, Samir K. Saha

“…Interpretation: WHO reconsideration of hypothermia as a sign of critical illness is warranted. Implementation research is urgently needed to reduce infant mortality by ensuring immediate referrals and interventions for children identified early by CHWs with no movement or movement only on stimulation, hypothermia, or poor feeding, especially in resource-poor settings. …”
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Perceptions of pancreatic surgeons and the current status of palliative care for pancreatic cancer in China: a multi-center online questionnaire survey by Qiaofei Liu, Yuze Hua, Jishu Wei, Qi Zhang, Zheng Wang, Xiaodong Tian, Feng Cao, Hanxiang Zhan, Song Gao, Shixiang Guo, Rongui Lin, Jinyong Xu, Shanmiao Gou, Chunlu Tan, Yuan Ding, Shi Si, Jiabin Jin, Zipeng Lu, Lei Cai, Min Wang, Chen Hua, Bin Zhou, Lei Zhang, Xiaohong Ning, Wenming Wu

“…The top 3 advice from the surgeons to promote palliative care were more education and training, seminars, and public broadcasting. 69.9% of the surgeons have concerns about the legal issue of implementation of palliative care. Conclusion:. In general, the majority of pancreatic surgeons in China lack training and experience in palliative care for pancreatic cancer, and the current status of palliative care in most hospitals needs to be further improved. …”
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The impact of enhancing nutrition and antenatal infection treatment on birth outcomes in Amhara, Ethiopia: a pragmatic factorial, cluster-randomised clinical effectiveness study by Alemayehu Worku, Sheila Isanaka, Yemane Berhane, Chunling Lu, Grace J Chan, Luke C Mullany, Blair J Wylie, Michelle Eglovitch, Anne CC Lee, Parul Christian, Estifanos Baye, Krysten North, Tigest Shifraw, Yoseph Yemane Berhane, Mulatu Melese Derebe, Nebiyou Fasil, Workagegnehu Tarekegn Kidane, Fisseha Shiferie, Sitota Tsegaye, Kalkidan Yibeltal, Yunhee Kang, Mandefro M Mengistie, Fred Van Dyk, Amare Worku Tadesse, Rose L Molina, Firehiwot Workneh, Ingrid Olson

“…The packages did not significantly affect other secondary outcomes.Conclusions In this pragmatic study implemented within the Ethiopian health system, enhanced nutrition and infection packages did not affect birth weight or length. …”
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The humanistic care in nursing management of patients with liver disease under the regular epidemic prevention and control (常态化疫情防控下肝病患者的人文关怀与护理管理)... by LIU Xuejiao (刘雪姣), WANG Xuan (王璇), WANG Ying (王颖), DONG Jiale (董佳乐), YI Wenhui (伊文慧), WANG Fang (王芳)

“…Conclusion Under the regular epidemic prevention and control of COVID-19, implementation of humanistic nursing intervention based on the hospital infection management is potentially effective in relieve anxiety and improving satisfaction degree of patients with liver disease. …”
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Laboratory efficacy of Bactivec® and Griselesf® biolarvicides used for large-scale larviciding in Tanzania by Tegemeo Gavana, Tegemeo Gavana, Tegemeo Gavana, Denis Kailembo, Denis Kailembo, Jane Machange, Venance Michael, Kyeba Swai, Kyeba Swai, Kyeba Swai, Olukayode G. Odufuwa, Olukayode G. Odufuwa, Olukayode G. Odufuwa, Frank Tenywa, Frank Tenywa, Frank Tenywa, Charles Dismas Mwalimu, Jubilate Bernard, Samwel Lazaro, Best Yoram, Stella Kajange, Elizabeth Kasagama, Elizabeth Kasagama, Noela Kisoka, Noela Kisoka, Emmanuel Mbuba, Emmanuel Mbuba, Emmanuel Mbuba, Prosper Chaki, Prosper Chaki, Christian Lengeler, Christian Lengeler, Sarah J. Moore, Sarah J. Moore, Sarah J. Moore, Sarah J. Moore

“…BackgroundFrom 2022 to 2024, a project piloting large-scale larviciding in Tanzania was implemented in Tanga Region. The project used in-country manufactured biolarvicides, Bactivec® and Griselesf®. …”
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Quality Control and Analysis of Treatment for Hospitalized Cancer Patients: Interview and Medical Records Study from Nine Hospitals in Beijing by LU Liting, ZHOU Yanping, WANG Xiang, LI Xiaoyuan, HOU Xiaorong, ZHU Lidong, XU Xiaohong, SUN Guibin, WANG Ziyuan, ZHANG Jieshi, ZHAO Lin, BA Yi

“…It is recommended to standardize tumor staging assessment processes, strengthen entry assessments for non-oncology departments, promote the implementation of multidisciplinary treatment models, and establish a multi-department collaborative management model.Continuous monitoring of cancer diagnosis and treatment quality indicators is essential to promote ongoing improvements in cancer treatment quality.…”
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A prospective cohort study of the SEARCH integrated HIV/hypertension community health worker‐led intervention in rural Kenya and Uganda by Matthew D. Hickey, Asiphas Owaraganise, Sabina Ogachi, Helen Sunday, Colette Aoko, Norton Sang, George Agengo, Jane Kabami, Elijah Kakande, Erick Wafula Mugoma, Josh Schwab, Nicole Sutter, Douglas Black, Anthony Muiru, Gabriel Chamie, Maya L. Petersen, Laura B. Balzer, Elizabeth A. Bukusi, Diane V. Havlir, Moses R. Kamya, James Ayieko

“…We report hypertension control achieved through the implementation of CHW‐supported screening and telehealth and used targeted minimum loss‐based estimation to estimate the change in population prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension from baseline to 1 year. …”
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A cross‐sectional study evaluating the frequency of HIV drug resistance mutations among individuals diagnosed with HIV‐1 in tenofovir disoproxil fumarate‐based pre‐exposure prophyl... by Urvi M. Parikh, Lauren D. Kudrick, Lisa Levy, Everline Bosek, Bhavna H. Chohan, Irene Mukui, Sarah Masyuko, Nonhlanhla Ndlovu, Imelda Mahaka, Owen Mugurungi, Gertrude Ncube, Anita Hettema, Sindy N. Matse, Saiqa Mullick, Carole L. Wallis, Amy L. Heaps, Kerri J. Penrose, Kevin D. McCormick, Lubbe Wiesner, Peter L. Anderson, Jill M. Peterson, Connie Celum, Barbra A. Richardson, Delivette Castor, Shannon Allen, Kristine Torjesen, John W. Mellors, Global Evaluation of Microbicide Sensitivity (GEMS) Project

“…Methods GEMS monitored resistance in >100,000 estimated persons who accessed PrEP through national programmes or implementation projects in Southern/Eastern Africa. Participants self‐reported demographics and PrEP adherence. …”
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Deep learning can predict cardiovascular events from liver imaging by Gregory Patrick Veldhuizen, Tim Lenz, Didem Cifci, Marko van Treeck, Jan Clusmann, Yazhou Chen, Carolin V. Schneider, Tom Luedde, Peter W. de Leeuw, Ali El-Armouche, Daniel Truhn, Jakob Nikolas Kather

“…However, further validation is necessary before clinical implementation, ensuring broad applicability and integration into existing prevention frameworks.…”
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Artificial intelligence for prediction of atrial fibrillation in the stroke unit: a retrospective derivation validation cohort studyResearch in context by Maximilian Schoels, Laura Krumm, Alexander Nelde, Manuel C. Olma, Christian H. Nolte, Jan F. Scheitz, Markus G. Klammer, Christoph Leithner, Andreas Meisel, Franziska Scheibe, Michael Krämer, Karl Georg Haeusler, Matthias Endres, Christian Meisel

“…Several artificial intelligence models have been proposed to predict AF based on ECG in sinus rhythm, but broad implementation has been limited. The most valuable input features and most effective model design for AF prediction are also unclear. …”
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Application of molecular approach in combination with providing treatment and control measures for combating Babesia bovis and Babesia bigemina infections in small scale livestock... by Nutsuda Klinkaew, Pairpailin Jhaiaun, Giang Thi Nguyen, Ruttayaporn Ngasaman, Domechai Keawnoi, Niorn Rattanapob, Pipat Arunvipas, Meyanee Kanjanaphan, Nuttapon Manojai, Suwitcha Panchakhan, Julaluk Jaiboon, Piyavadee Numnual, Prattana Tong-in, Thongphanchang Khanthong, Paween Srirarai, Chutima Chantarakot, Pattarakitti Noenchat, Jaroonwit Napornram, Somtat Yangsuk, Tanakrit Cham-iam, Phuncharat Nilsuwan, Supicha Jindarut, Kanokrat Boonyok, Nipa Thammasonthijarern, Wissanuwat Chimnoi, Tawin Inpankaew, Burin Nimsuphan, Jumnongjit Phasuk, Ketsarin Kamyingkird

“…All the farmers were very satisfied with the integrative approach. This study implemented sensitive and specific nested PCR methods for the detection of Babesia in livestock. …”
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Understanding the potential contribution of polygenic risk scores to the prediction of gestational and type 2 diabetes in women from British Pakistani and Bangladeshi groups: a coh... by Julia Zöllner, PhD, Binur Orazumbekova, MA, Sam Hodgson, MBBS, David A. van Heel, PhD, Stamatina Iliodromiti, PhD, Moneeza Siddiqui, PhD, Rohini Mathur, PhD, Sarah Finer, PhD, Jennifer Jardine, PhD, Shaheen Akhtar, MSc, Mohammad Anwar, Omar Asgar, MBBS, Samina Ashraf, BSc, Saeed Bidi, PhD, Gerome Breen, PhD, Eamonn Maher, PhD, Daniel MacArthur, PhD, Dan Mason, PhD, Bill Newman, Caroline Winckley, BSc, John Wright, PhD, James Broster, Raymond Chung, BSc, David Collier, PhD, Charles J Curtis, Shabana Chaudhary, MBBS, Grainne Colligan, Panos Deloukas, PhD, Ceri Durham, Faiza Durrani, Fabiola Eto, PhD, Joseph Gafton, MBBS, Ana Angel, MSc, Chris Griffiths, PhD, Joanne Henry, Teng Heng, MD, Qin Qin Huan, Matt Hurles, PhD, Karen A Hunt, PhD, Shapna Hussain, Kamrul Islam, BSc, Vivek Iyer, PhD, Benjamin M Jacobs, PhD, Georgios Kalantzis, PhD, Ahsan Khan, Claudia Langenberg, PhD, Cath Lavery, Sang Hyuck Lee, BSc, Sidra Malik, Daniel Malawsky, Hilary Martin, PhD, Rohini Mathur, PhD, Mohammed Bodrul Mazid, John McDermott, Caroline Morton, MBBS, Vladimir Ovchinnikov, PhD, Elizabeth Owor, PhD, Iaroslav Popov, PhD, Asma Qureshi, MSc, Mehru Raza, Jessry Russell, MA, Nishat Safa, Miriam Samuel, MBBS, Michael Simpson, PhD, John Solly, PhD, Marie Spreckley, Daniel Stow, PhD, Michael Taylor, Richard C Trembath, PhD, Karen Tricker, Klaudia Walter, PhD, Suzanne Wood, Sabina Yasmin, Ishevanhu Zengeya, BSc

“…These findings support the implementation of targeted interventions and personalized monitoring strategies in this high-risk population. …”
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