Persistent physical symptoms reduction intervention: a system change and evaluation (PRINCE)—integrated GP care for persistent physical symptoms: protocol for a feasibility and clu... by Matthew Hotopf, Rona Moss-Morris, Paul McCrone, Sabine Landau, Trudie Chalder, Mark Ashworth, Meenal Patel, Kirsty James, Mujtaba Husain, Philipp Frank, Nicola Ferreira, Iris Mosweu, Anthony David

“…Training GPs in basic cognitive behavioural skills and providing self-help materials to patients could be useful, but availability in primary care settings is limited.Methods and analysis A cluster randomised waiting list, controlled trial will be conducted to assess the feasibility of an integrated approach to care in general practice. …”
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Parent-child relationship and family system characteristics in families of adolescents with multiple sclerosis by E. A. Boyko, E. V. Ivanchuk, K. R. Latii, V. L. Malygin, O. V. Bykova, T. T. Batysheva

“…Due to the severity and clinical presentations of the disease in children, sociopsychological aspects, including parent-child relationships (PCR), is the focus of attention.Objective: to study of the characteristics of PCR in families of children with MS.Patients and methods: Ten families of MS adolescents (a study group), and 10 families of healthy adolescents (a control group) were examined. …”
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Perspectives of nurses and patients on the misplacement of supportive care information for type 2 diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study in China by Ying Li, Chao Li, Na Zhou, Runli Fan, Ling Nie, Fangfang Wu, Huili Zhou, Liqun Yao, Huiyue Zhou

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the perspectives of nurses and patients on the misplacement of supportive care information for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods A descriptive qualitative study was conducted using purposive sampling to recruit elderly individuals diagnosed with T2DM and nurses from a geriatric hospital in the central region of China. …”
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Perceptions of Barriers to Inclusion in Students with Disabilities in Higher Education Institutions by Sandra-Milena Carrillo-Sierra, María Pinzón-Ochoa, Angélica-Nohemy Rangel-Pico, Olga María Paris-Pineda, María Fernanda Gómez Vásquez, William Armando Álvarez Anaya, Diego Rivera-Porras

“…This study aimed to analyze the perceptions of students with disabilities regarding the barriers to inclusion in higher education institutions in northeastern Colombia. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with 28 students with disabilities, focusing on socio-demographic data and their personal university experiences. …”
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Outcomes of chronic pectoralis major rupture repair with implant-free Achilles allograft by Abdul-ilah Hachem, MD, Diego Gonzalez-Morgado, MD, Peio Beristain, MD, Gonzalo Barraza, MD, Fernando Alvarado, MD, Karla Bascones, MD, Amr Elmaraghy, MD, Xavi Rius, MD

“…Although multiple techniques involving different grafts and fixation methods have been described, a standardized approach is lacking. …”
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Development and temporal evaluation of sex-specific models to predict 4-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk based on age and neighbourhood characteristics in South Lim... by Anke Bruninx, Lianne Ippel, Rob Willems, Andre Dekker, Iñigo Bermejo

“…For males, the AUROC of the final model equalled 0.6548. The E/O equalled 0.9466. For females, the AUROC equalled 0.6744. …”
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Causal analysis and impact of a systematic error detected about consumption associated with trastuzumab by Nuria Bujaldón Querejeta, Dolores Camacho Romera, José Antonio Pomares Pastor, María Sánchez Garnes, Mauricio Martínez Ramírez, Mercedes González Delgado

“…Objective: determine the cause of the constant difference between the theoretical and real number of trastuzumab units consumed in an Intravenous Mixtures Unit. Methods: was studied the manual and electronic full procedure about preparing mixtures with trastuzumab. …”
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Study of Anterior Chamber Aqueous Tube Shunt by Fourier-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography by Chunhui Jiang, Yan Li, David Huang, Brian A. Francis

“…This cross-sectional, observational study used Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) to examine the position, patency, and the interior entrance site of anterior chamber (AC) aqueous tube shunts. Methods. The OCT, slitlamp biomicroscopy, and gonioscopy findings of 23 eyes of 18 patients with AC shunts were collected and compared. …”
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Holotomographic microscopy reveals label-free quantitative dynamics of endothelial cells during endothelialization by William D. Leineweber, Gabriela Acevedo Munares, Christian Leycam, Raul Michael, Juliette Noyer, Patrick Jurney

“…HTM overcomes the limitations of traditional microscopy methods in capturing the real-time dynamics of ECs by leveraging the refractive index (RI) to map 3D distributions label-free. …”
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THE COSTS OF REGIONAL ANESTHESIA WITH THE USE OF LEVOBUPIVACAINE, RACEMIC BUPIVACAINE AND ROPIVACAINE by G. E. Ulrikh, A. V. Rudakova

“…The aim of this work was to assess the cost of anesthesia levobupivacaine, bupivacaine and ropivacaine.Material and methods. In accordance with the results of comparative clinical trials and expert evaluation analysis was conducted in two ways: under the assumption of equal clinical effectiveness of levobupivacaine and bupivacaine and a higher efficiency of levobupivacaine compared with ropivacaine (assumed in various clinical situations with an equal volume of solution used ropivacaine in concentrations of 0.5% may be replaced without reducing clinical efficacy of levobupivacaine in a concentration of 0.5%, ropivacaine in a concentration of 0.75% – levobupivacaine in a concentration of 0.5 and 0.75% (in equal proportions); ropivacaine at a concentration of 1% – levobupivacaine at a concentration of 0.75%. …”
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A persona-based exploration of rabies post-exposure prophylaxis seeking behavior and its implication for communication strategic planning: Evidence from Thailand by Jitjayang Yamabhai, Patoo Cusripituck, Teerawan Mingbualuang, Nareerat Sangkachai, Wimwiga Sakchainanon, Chanatda Tungwongjulaniam, Onphirul Yurachai, Ratana Theerawat, Anuwat Wiratsudakul

“…Subsequently, we employed an empathy map, a visual method, and a customer journey map to better understand the participants' experiences and perceptions. …”
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Synchrotron-based 3D X-ray computed tomography reveals root system architecture: Plastic responses to phosphorus placement by Frederik J.T. van der Bom, Philipp D. Lösel, Andrew M. Kingston, Zhe H. Weng, Nelly S. Raymond, Anton Maksimenko, Daniel Hausermann, Michael J. Bell, Casey L. Doolette, Enzo Lombi, Peter M. Kopittke

“…Our results demonstrate the use of SRXCT as a tool for studying root system architecture in soil at high spatial resolution. The SRXCT method marks a new stride towards advancing our understanding of root structures in unprecedented detail, opening further avenues for exploring plant-soil interactions.…”
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Identifying thermokarst lakes using deep learning and high-resolution satellite images by Kuo Zhang, Min Feng, Yijie Sui, Jinhao Xu, Dezhao Yan, Zhimin Hu, Fei Han, Earina Sthapit

“…This study presented a deep-learning model and applied it to high-resolution (1.2 m) satellite imagery to automatically delineate and inventory thermokarst lakes. The method was applied in the Yellow River source region in eastern Tibetan Plateau and identified 52,486 thermokarst lakes, with the majority (90.9%) smaller than 0.01 km2. …”
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Raddeanin A promotes the apoptosis of gastric cancer in conjunction with autophagy inhibitor Hydroxychloroquine via MAPK signaling pathway by Yuhao Teng, Ying Xing, Weiwei Xue, Yue Hu, Zirui Li, Jun Qian, Ruiping Wang

“…The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of RA on GC in vitro and in vivo. Methods: We explored the targets of RA in GC through network pharmacology. …”
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Using A Neural Network to Generate Images When Teaching Students to Develop an Alternative Text by Yekaterina A. Kosova, Kirill I. Redkokosh, Pavel O. Mikheyev

“…It has been suggested that a neural network for generating images from text descriptions can act as a tool for checking the relevance of the developed text alternatives.Materials and methods. The study was carried out in April-May 2023. 17 undergraduate students studied the requirements for developing text alternatives, completed initial text descriptions for three proposed photographs, and then corrected the text using the Kandinsky 2.1 neural network according to the algorithm: generating an image from the description; visual comparison of the resulting image with the original; returning to editing the description or ending the process. …”
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Violation of the principle of progressivity and non-regressivity with the issuance of legislative act 01 of 2005 against the general pension system in Colombia by Gerson Yahir Vergel Ramirez, Jarvi Amaya Amaya, Leonardo Fabio Quintero Torres

“…Through this article it is intended to apply analytical methods purely to legal issues, that is, to divide them into as many parts as possible. …”
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Botanical extract combined with minoxidil improve hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia caused by p.G11R mutations: a case report by Shiyi Zhong, Chuhan Huang, Mingyue Zhuang, Qingwu Liu, Ziyuan Tian, Dingquan Yang

“…Purpose We aim to explore a potential treatment strategy for hair loss.Materials and methods A male 6-year-old child was diagnosed with hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia 2 (HED2) caused by GJB6 (p.G11R) mutations. …”
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Comparison of Provision of Stroke Care in Younger and Older Patients: Findings from the South London Stroke Register by Siobhan L. Crichton, Charles D. A. Wolfe, Anthony G. Rudd, Christopher McKevitt

“…This study compared access to care for younger adults to that for over 65s. Methods. Using population-based data from 4229 patients with first-ever stroke between 1995 and 2010, associations between age and 21 care indicators were investigated using multivariable logistic regression. …”
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Treatment of TB/HIV co-infected patients in a day center by A. K. Ivanov, E. V. Shevyreva, N. A. Skrynnik, N. A. Tursunova, V. V. Manina, V. V. Nechaev

“…Organization of day care centers at TB dispensaries has become a promising trend of directly observed treatment of tuberculosis patients.The objective of the study: to analyze the activities of a day center by TB dispensary for the period of 12 years.Subjects and methods. Two groups of people were compared: patients with TB/HIV co-infection (n = 232) and HIV negative tuberculosis patients (n = 665).Results. …”
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Prevalence of ear disease in cats undergoing cone beam computed tomography for dental procedures by Hannah F. Boothe, Hannah F. Boothe, Mary Krakowski Volker, Mary Krakowski Volker, Jennifer Tjepkema, Jennifer Tjepkema, Adrien-Maxence Hespel

“…IntroductionIn this prospective, cross-sectional study, 303 feline patients were evaluated via cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for evidence of incidental ear disease during a dental procedure.MethodsAll feline patients over one year of age presenting to a private practice veterinary dentistry and oral surgery specialty clinic underwent CBCT imaging which included the oral cavity and ear canals. …”
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