Prace konserwatorskie przy kamiennej rzeźbie Matki Boskiej autorstwa Andrzeja Pruszyńskiego z elewacji kościoła pw. Matki Bożej Pocieszenia w Żyrardowie – wybrane zagadnienia histo... by Piotr Owczarek

“…SUMMARY The stone sculpture of the Virgin Mary from the facade of the church Our Lady of Consolation in Żyrardów is one of the numerous sculptural implementations of Andrzej Pruszyński workshop. In 2018 the monument was under conservation and restoration works. …”
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The Effectiveness of Teaching Spiritual Concepts Based on Mention and Prayer on Moral Intelligence and Quality of Attachment in Students by سارا آقابابایی, Fateme Hekmatzade

“…Zikr and prayer were used as techniques to reinforce the discussed topics in the students.Steps for Designing the Spiritual Concepts Training Package1.Review of Existing ResourcesThe following resources were studied to inform the intervention:Sweet Tales of Tazkirat al-Awliya (Alar, 2013).Life is Calling You (Safaeian, 2014) .Flight to Infinity (Ghazi Mirsaiid et al, 2014) .Exploring the Role of Prayer in Physical and Mental Health (Azhdar et al, 2011) .Spiritual Interventions in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (Walker & Hathaway, 2012/2017).Development of the Training Package:Based on the review of these resources, a comprehensive training package was designedInitial Implementation:The training package was tested on three students in a preliminary phaseExpert Feedback:Feedback was gathered from psychology experts using the Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and Content Validity Index (CVI).Implementation of the Intervention:The finalized training package was applied to the experimental and control groups for assessmentResultsThe data from this study were analyzed in two stages: descriptive and inferential statistics. …”
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Multidisciplinary Team Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the MENA Region: Current Practices, Challenges, and Gaps by El-Kassas M, Khalifa R, AlNaamani KM, Shousha H, Yilmaz Y, Sanai FM, Almattooq M, Labidi A, Akroush MWI, Debzi N, Abdelmalek MO, Abdeen NS, Tumi A, Elbadry M, El Fouly A, Marwan E, Al Suwaidi J, Elzouki AN, Alswat KA

“…Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) are essential for optimizing HCC management; however, their implementation and impact may vary across healthcare settings. …”
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Presenting the Model of Effective Factors on Smart Governance in the Country by Ghaem Gheiravani, Mohammad Montazeri, Shams Sadat Zahedi

“…The research method is applicable in terms of purpose, and mixed (qualitative-quantitative) in terms of its implementation, and descriptive-survey type in terms of data collection. …”
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THE FIRST RUSSIAN STRATEGIC STUDY OF PHARMACOTHERAPY FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (REMARCA TRIAL): RESULTS OF 12-MONTH TREATMENT IN 130 PATIENTS by D. E. Karateev, E. L. Luchikhina, N. V. Demidova, G. S. Gridneva, M. A. Kanonirova, Yu. V. Muravyev, G. V. Lukina, Yu. A. Olyunin, K. A. Kasumova, E. N. Aleksandrova, A. A. Novikov, A. A. Avdeeva, T. V. Popkova, D. S. Novikova, A. V. Smirnov, A. V. Volkov, E. L. Nasonov

“…To introduce treat-to-target recommendations is an important task of modern rheumatology; however, there is still a diversity of serious problems relating to a scientific rationale and a clinical one for this strategy and to the possibilities of its implementation in real clinical practice, in the rheumatology service of the Russian Federation in particular, by taking into account the specific features of funding for high-tech medical care.Objective: to determine the efficiency and safety of combined therapy with subcutaneous methotrexate (MT) and biological agents (BA) when using the treat-to-target strategy in patients with active early and extended-stage rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have risk factors for a poor prognosis.Subjects and methods.The results of the REMARCA (Russian InvEstigation of MethotrexAte and biologicals in eaRly aCtive inflammatory Arthritis) trial of 130 patients followed up for 12 months or more were given. …”
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Multicenter Study of Resistant Arterial Hypertension Course After Classic and Eversion Carotid Endarterectomy by A. N. Kazantsev, R. A. Vinogradov, M. A. Chernyavsky, V. N. Kravchuk, D. V. Shmatov, A. A. Sorokin, A. A. Erofeyev, V. A. Lutsenko, R. V. Sultanov, A. R. Shabayev, I. M. Radjabov, G. Sh. Bagdavadze, N. E. Zarkua, V. V. Matusevich, E. F. Vaiman, A. I. Solobuyev, R. Yu. Lider, V. A. Porkhanov, G. G. Khubulava

“…This cohort, comparative, retrospective, open-label study from January 2014 to December 2020 included 761 patients with hemodynamically significant stenosis of the internal carotid arteries (ICA) and RH lasting more than 3 years. Depending on the implemented revascularization strategy, 2 groups were formed: Group 1: 38.0% (n=289) — classical CEE with plasty of the reconstruction zone with a patch (made of diepoxy-treated xenopericardium or synthetic); Group 2: 62% (n=472) — eversion CEE with CB transection. …”
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Factors affecting viral suppression or rebound in people living with HIV and receiving antiretroviral therapy in Ghana by Anthony T. Boateng, Anthony T. Boateng, James O. Aboagye, James O. Aboagye, Helena Lamptey, Christopher Z.-Y. Abana, Christopher Z.-Y. Abana, Araba Abaidoo-Myles, Araba Abaidoo-Myles, Darius N. K. Quansah, Darius N. K. Quansah, Seth Agyemang, Seth Agyemang, Yaw Awuku-Larbi, Gloria Ansa, Joseph Oliver-Commey, Vincent Ganu, George B. Kyei, George B. Kyei, George B. Kyei, Peter Puplampu, Evelyn Y. Bonney

“…Regular VL monitoring and the implementation of measures to prevent viral rebound, particularly among PLWH with lower education levels, will help Ghana move closer to attaining the third “95” of the UNAIDS 95–95-95 target by 2030.…”
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A protocol for pre-treatment testing for antibodies to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose to mitigate the risk of cetuximab hypersensitivity reactions – a retrospective cohort review by Nicholas Della Marta, Alexander Yuile, Claire Mok, Joe Wei, Meredith Oatley, Tracey Skinner, Samuel Miller, Amanda L. Hudson, Sheryl van Nunen, Stephen J. Clarke, Connie I. Diakos, Madhawa De Silva, David L. Chan, Gavin M. Marx, Nick Pavlakis

“…A testing threshold of 0.10 kUA/L is effective in identifying patients at risk. Implementing this protocol can improve the safety of cetuximab therapy in high-risk populations. …”
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Global landscape and trends in lifetime risks of haematologic malignancies in 185 countries: population-based estimates from GLOBOCAN 2022Research in context by Kexin Sun, Hongliang Wu, Qian Zhu, Kai Gu, Hui Wei, Shaoming Wang, Li Li, Chunxiao Wu, Ru Chen, Yi Pang, Bingfeng Han, Hongmei Zeng, Meicen Liu, Rongshou Zheng, Wenqiang Wei

“…Summary: Background: Haematologic malignancies accounted for 6.6% of total cancer cases and 7.2% of total cancer-related deaths worldwide in 2022. We implemented a novel approach to estimate the lifetime risk of developing and dying from various types of haematologic malignancies at the global, regional and country-specific perspectives in 2022. …”
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The feasibility and efficacy of the Position Acute Tone External system score in evaluating hemorrhoid severity and guiding clinical treatment by Sun Songpeng, Wan Weiping, Li Tianyu, Wu Yao, Wang Jianguo, Xu Fangfang, Zhang Zhiyun, Tian Ying, Lin Mei, Cao Qiaorong, Wang Zhanjun, Li Xinjian, Yang Tianqing, Liao Riyu, Xieyida Kuerban, Ni Hong, Huo Xingxiao, Jia Shan, Long Junhong, Zhang Shuxin

“…The questionnaire, designed by our research team, included demographic information, PATE system score, patient self-evaluation of hemorrhoid severity using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), patient self-evaluation of hemorrhoid symptoms (prolapse, hematochezia, anal pain, perianal pruritus, anal dampness, and soiling of pants) severity using the VAS, and patient quality of life score using the Chinese version of the HEMO-FISS-Quality of Life Questionnaire. The implementation of the PATE system score was analyzed, and comparisons of the PATE system score were made among/between with different Goligher grades and treatments (medication or surgery). …”
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Nitrogen reduction with supplemental irrigation enhances yield by delaying leaf senescence and optimizing grain-filling process for ridge-furrow film mulching winter wheat by Xiaobo Gu, Yang Xu, Tongtong Zhao, Yadan Du, Yuanling Zhang, Yuyu Tian, Zhikai Cheng, Huanjie Cai, Zhandong Liu

“…The ridge-furrow film mulching (RFM) planting pattern has been extensively implemented in the arid regions of northwest China to improve grain yields. …”
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Pushing Forward West Nile Virus Understanding: An Integrated One Health Genomic Surveillance Journey in Romagna (Italy) by Miss Martina Brandolini, Dr Alessandra Mistral De Pascali, Mr Giorgio Dirani, Ms Silvia Zannoli, Ms Irene Zaghi, Ms Ludovica Ingletto, Dr Antonio Lavazza, Dr Davide Lelli, Dr Michele Dottori, Dr Mattia Calzolari, Mr Massimiliano Guerra, Dr Carlo Biagetti, Prof Francesco Cristini, Dr Paolo Bassi, Dr Rino Biguzzi, Dr Andrea Porcellini, Dr Roberta Chicchi, Prof Monica Cricca, Prof Alessandra Scagliarini, Prof Vittorio Sambri

“…Introduction: In Italy, despite the existence of an epidemiological surveillance system for Arboviruses, managed in a One Health perspective, the implementation of genomic characterisation remains fragmented and no systematic genomic surveillance initiative integrating human and animal data has been established. …”
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Early initiation of fast‐track care for persons living with HIV initiating dolutegravir‐based regimens during a period of severe civil unrest in Port‐au‐Prince, Haiti: a pilot rand... by Jean Bernard Marc, Samuel Pierre, Othnia Ducatel, Fabienne Homeus, Abigail Zion, Vanessa R. Rivera, Nancy Dorvil, Patrice Severe, Colette Guiteau, Vanessa Rouzier, Ingrid T. Katz, Carl Frederic Duchatelier, Guyrlaine Pierre Louis Forestal, Josette Jean, Guirlaine Bernadin, Emelyne Droit Dumont, Rose Cardelle B. Riche, Jean William Pape, Serena P. Koenig

“…Abstract Introduction Differentiated service delivery (DSD) models have been widely implemented for patients in stable HIV care. However, DSD has rarely been offered to newly diagnosed patients. …”
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THE FIRST RUSSIAN STRATEGIC STUDY OF PHARMACOTHERAPY FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (REMARCA TRIAL): RESULTS OF 12-MONTH TREATMENT IN 130 PATIENTS by D. E. Karateev, E. L. Luchikhina, N. V. Demidova, G. S. Gridneva, M. A. Kanonirova, Yu. V. Muravyev, G. V. Lukina, Yu. A. Olyunin, K. A. Kasumova, E. N. Aleksandrova, A. A. Novikov, A. A. Avdeeva, T. V. Popkova, D. S. Novikova, A. V. Smirnov, A. V. Volkov, E. L. Nasonov

“…To introduce treat-to-target recommendations is an important task of modern rheumatology; however, there is still a diversity of serious problems relating to a scientific rationale and a clinical one for this strategy and to the possibilities of its implementation in real clinical practice, in the rheumatology service of the Russian Federation in particular, by taking into account the specific features of funding for high-tech medical care. …”
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Variations in COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy over time: a serial cross-sectional study in five West African countries by Seydou Doumbia, Kadari Cisse, Henri Gautier Ouedraogo, Dewi Ismajani Puradiredja, Jürgen May, Sylvain Landry Faye, Daniela Fusco, Moctar Tounkara, Ricardo Strauss, Tani Sagna, Alpha Mahmoud Barry, Abdul Karim Mbawah, Cheick Oumar Doumbia, Souleymane Diouf, Federico Di Meglio, Edouard Lhomme

“…The specific objectives are: (1) to describe and compare levels of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among the general population in rural and urban settings in West Africa over time and (2) to identify factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination willingness and hesitancy among the general population across five West African countries over time.Design Following a baseline survey (Wave I), three serial cross-sectional surveys (Waves II-IV) were implemented.Setting The study was conducted in Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Senegal and Sierra Leone from November 2021 to July 2022.Participants A total of 13 571 study participants were included in the study (n=4373, n=4593 and n=4605 for survey Waves II, III and IV, respectively). …”
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Epitope mapping of SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein using naturally-acquired immune responses to develop monoclonal antibodies by Rubén López-Aladid, Leticia Bueno-Freire, Roc Farriol-Duran, Eduard Porta-Pardo, Ruth Aguilar, Marta Vidal, Alfons Jiménez, Roberto Cabrera, Nil Vázquez, Alexandre López-Gavín, Gemma Moncunill, Montserrat Carrascal, Teresa García, Miquel Lozano, Alberto L. García-Basteiro, Carlota Dobaño, Martalu D. Pazos, M.-Carmen Estevez, Laura M. Lechuga, Antoni Torres, Laia Fernández-Barat

“…The aim was to identify those epitopes with the highest IgG reactivity to produce monoclonal antibodies against them for COVID-19 treatment. We implemented Brewpitopes, a computational pipeline based on B-cell epitope prediction tools, such as BepiPred v2.0 and Discotope v2.0, and a series of antibody-epitope accessibility filters. …”
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Safety of a co-designed cognitive behavioural therapy intervention for people with type 1 diabetes and eating disorders (STEADY): a feasibility randomised controlled trialResearch... by Marietta Stadler, Natalie Zaremba, Amy Harrison, Jennie Brown, Divina Pillay, Jacqueline Allan, Rachael Tan, Salma Ayis, Emmanouela Konstantara, Janet Treasure, David Hopkins, Khalida Ismail

“…A full scale RCT of STEADY will test effectiveness and implementation. Funding: National Institute for Health Research (CS-2017-17-023).…”
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Characterisation of pregnancy-induced alterations in apolipoproteins and their associations with maternal metabolic risk factors and offspring birth outcomes: a preconception and l... by Li Chen, Karen Mei-Ling Tan, Melvin Khee-Shing Leow, Kok Hian Tan, Jerry Kok Yen Chan, Shiao-Yng Chan, Yap Seng Chong, Peter D. Gluckman, Johan G. Eriksson, Markus R. Wenk, Sartaj Ahmad Mir

“…Linear regression models and network analysis were implemented to investigate the association of apolipoproteins with maternal genetic variants, biochemical measures, metabolic risk factors, and offspring birth outcomes. …”
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Behaviour change interventions to promote physical activity in people with intermittent claudication: the OPTIMA systematic review by Ukachukwu O Abaraogu, Philippa Dall, Chris Seenan, Sarah Rhodes, Trish Gorely, Joanna McParland, Julie Brittenden, Ebuka M Anieto, Lorna Booth, Cathy Gormal, Jeremy Dearling, Candida Fenton, Sarah Audsley, Kimberley Fairer, Lindsay Bearne, Dawn A Skelton

“…Although some costs were presented, no studies considered the cost of implementation. We are not able to identify evidence about the feasibility and acceptability from the viewpoint of health professionals. …”
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Development of a clinical decision support tool for Primary care Management of lower Urinary tract Symptoms in men: the PriMUS study by Adrian Edwards, Ridhi Agarwal, Janine Bates, Alison Bray, Sarah Milosevic, Emma Thomas-Jones, Michael Drinnan, Marcus Drake, Peter Michell, Bethan Pell, Haroon Ahmed, Natalie Joseph-Williams, Kerenza Hood, Yemisi Takwoingi, Chris Harding

“…A cost-effectiveness study of implementing the PriMUS tool in routine general practice is required. …”
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