Combining Machine Learning Models to Improve Estimated Time of Arrival Predictions by Ramon Dalmau, Aymeric Trzmiel, Stephen Kirby

“…This quantitative data is supported by feedback from European airlines, air navigation service providers and airports who used PETA in a live trial. …”
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Dukungan Keluarga Dan Lama Dialisis Sebagai Variabel Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kepatuhan Pembatasan Cairan Pasien Gagal Ginjal Kronik by tiurmaida simandalahi

“…The population in this study were all CRF patients who underwent hemodialysis therapy at RST Dr. Reksodiwiryo Padang, April to June 2018 with an average patient visit of 42 peoples. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Helicobacter pylori Infection among Children Aged 1 to 15 Years at Holy Innocents Children’s Hospital, Mbarara, South Western Uganda by Phoebe Aitila, Michael Mutyaba, Simon Okeny, Maurice Ndawula Kasule, Rashid Kasule, Frank Ssedyabane, Benson Okongo, Richard Onyuthi Apecu, Enoch Muwanguzi, Caesar Oyet

“…After obtaining informed consent from parents/legal guardians, illegible children who presented with gastrointestinal complaints at Holy Innocents Children’s Hospital were recruited; structured questionnaires were administered to the parents/guardians to collect information on sociodemographic data and risk factors of H. pylori infection. …”
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Analysis of the growth trajectories of junior residents in Japan: a longitudinal cohort study using data from a nationwide e-portfolio system (EPOC2) by Sachiko Ohde, Takahiro Kiuchi, Makoto Takahashi, MASANAGA YAMAWAKI, Tsuguya Fukui, Tsuyoshi Okuhara, Hiroko Okada, Nobutoshi Nawa, Eriko Okada, Ayako Kashimada, Yu Akaishi, Yujiro Tanaka

“…The study objective is to identify the learning trajectory of junior residents to provide insights into the provision of better postgraduate and undergraduate medical education in Japan.Design Longitudinal cohort study.Setting Hospitals nationwide adopting EPOC2.Participants 7671 residents who participated in clinical training programmes at hospitals adopting EPOC2 between April 2020 and March 2022.Primary outcome measure Formative evaluation scores assessed through self-evaluation by junior residents and evaluations by supervisors/senior physicians at the end of each rotation in each clinical department.Results For all evaluation items, growth trajectories were divided into six groups, each with distinct characteristics based on the specific content of the evaluation form. …”
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Supporting older adults with mobility disabilities through voice-activated digital assistants and smart home technologies by Jaewon Kang, Emma Lachs, Kathryn Huang, Laura A. Rice, Wendy A. Rogers

“…However, widespread implementation of these technologies has not been explored for older adults with mobility disabilities, who may have unique needs. Research aim: This study investigated how voice-activated digital assistants and connected smart home technologies can specifically benefit older adults with mobility disabilities, with the provision of facilitating conditions such as instructional support for initial and continued use. …”
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Organizational readiness for change towards implementing a sepsis survivor hospital to home transition-in-care protocol by Elaine Sang, Elaine Sang, Ryan Quinn, Michael A. Stawnychy, Michael A. Stawnychy, Michael A. Stawnychy, Michael A. Stawnychy, Jiyoun Song, Jiyoun Song, Jiyoun Song, Karen B. Hirschman, Karen B. Hirschman, Karen B. Hirschman, Sang Bin You, Sang Bin You, Katherine S. Pitcher, Katherine S. Pitcher, Nancy A. Hodgson, Nancy A. Hodgson, Nancy A. Hodgson, Patrik Garren, Melissa O'Connor, Sungho Oh, Sungho Oh, Kathryn H. Bowles, Kathryn H. Bowles, Kathryn H. Bowles, Kathryn H. Bowles

“…Effective implementation relies on collaboration between hospital and post-acute care informants, including those who are leaders and staff. Therefore, our cross-sectional study compared organizational readiness for change among hospital and post-acute care informants.MethodsWe invited informants from 16 hospitals and five affiliated HHC agencies involved in implementing a sepsis survivor transition-in-care protocol to complete a pre-implementation survey, where organizational readiness for change was measured via the Organizational Readiness to Implement Change (ORIC) scale (range 12–60). …”
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Breastfeeding Practices and Food Consumption of Socially Vulnerable Children by Natália A. Oliveira, Nathalia Pizato, Érika S. O. Patriota, Ariene S. do Carmo, Gabriela Buccini, Vivian S. S. Gonçalves

“…The child’s age, and the mother’s current work situation were independently associated with the current breastfeeding situation, especially higher among women who did not work (<i>p</i> = 0.015). The minimum dietary diversity among children over 6 months old was 62.21% and presented a positive association with adherence to the program (<i>p</i> = 0.005). …”
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Efficacy and safety of laser acupuncture on osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiangdong Wen, Guojiang Zhang, Jinquan Cui, Yuzhe Tang, Qi Meng, Yang Su, Senbo An, Shui Sun, Shui Sun

“…In subgroup analysis, patients who received laser acupuncture with specific parameters had better VAS scores and WOMAC scores than patients in other subgroups.ConclusionThe application of laser acupuncture can improve knee pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis in the short term. …”
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Clinicopathological characteristics and outcomes of PLA2R related idiopathic membranous nephropathy in patients with seronegative PLA2R antibodies by Xue Li, Yang Shen, Yanchun Li, Lijie Ma, Qianmei Sun

“…SAb−/GAg + patients exhibited a significantly higher probability of CR (p = .03) than patients who were SAb+/GAg+. However, no difference was found in the PR rate. …”
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Value of combining lung ultrasound score with oxygenation and functional indices in determining weaning timing for critically ill pediatric patients by Ximeng Hao, Hongnian Duan, Qiushuang Li, Dan Wang, Xin Yin, Zhiyan Di, Shanshan Du

“…Eighty-two critically ill pediatric patients, who were admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and underwent mechanical ventilation from January 2023 to April 2024, were enrolled in this study. …”
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WATCHMAN versus LACbes® device for percutaneous left atrial appendage closure: a single-center, propensity-matched study by Song Zhang, Sihuai Xiong, Sha Zhang, Keyu Chen, Hua Wang, Ke Li, Xudong Xu, Xianxian Zhao, Ni Zhu, Xinmiao Huang, Yongwen Qin, Zhifu Guo, Yuan Bai

“…Methods Consecutive patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who had undergone LAAC performed using a WATCHMAN or LACbes® device from June 2016 to February 2022 were included. …”
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Humoral and Cellular Immunity After Vaccination Against SARS-CoV-2 in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients Treated with Interferon Beta and Dimethyl Fumarate by Marcin Bazylewicz, Monika Zajkowska, Monika Gudowska-Sawczuk, Rafał Kułakowski, Jan Mroczko, Dagmara Mirowska-Guzel, Joanna Kulikowska-Łoś, Agata Czarnowska, Barbara Mroczko, Jan Kochanowicz, Alina Kułakowska

“…Additionally, after the division of the whole study group into two subgroups according to the time since the last vaccination, IgG (S) anti-SARS-CoV-2 and <i>IFN-</i>γ concentrations were significantly lower in the case of patients who were immunized more than 200 days before sample collection. …”
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High CD163 Expression on Classical Monocytes Is Associated with Immune Control of HBV Infection in Noncirrhotic Patients by Anna Parfieniuk-Kowerda, Kamil Grubczak, Andrzej Eljaszewicz, Magdalena Świderska, Magdalena Maciaszek, Anatol Panasiuk, Jerzy Jaroszewicz, Robert Flisiak, Marcin Moniuszko

“…The expression of CD163 on classical monocytes increased in parallel with improved immune control of the HBV infection. Patients who seroconverted HBsAg had the highest expression of CD163 on monocytes, which suggests involvement of monocytes in immune control of HBV infection. …”
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Participant experiences in HIV cure-directed trial with an extended analytical treatment interruption in Philadelphia, United States by Andrea Bilger, Eion Plenn, Frances K. Barg, Katharine A. Rendle, William B. Carter, Andrea Lamour-Harrington, Nora Jones, Beth Peterson, John A. Sauceda, Pablo Tebas, Karam Mounzer, David Metzger, Luis J. Montaner, Karine Dubé

“…Methods From April to November 2022, we conducted post-ATI in-depth interviews with BEAT2 clinical trial (NCT03588715) participants who stopped ART while receiving an immunotherapy regimen. …”
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Effect of epicanthoplasty on the descent of the eyebrow by Yong-Il Shin, Kyoung-Jin Kang, Jae-Ran Hong, Montri Khammoonta, Phoebe Kar Wai Lam, Sang-Yoon Lee

“…Methods: Among 15 patients who underwent epicanthoplasty and ptosis correction surgery at a Seoul cosmetic surgery clinic between October 2018 and March 2019, nine patients (eight females and one male) were included. …”
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A Multi-Disciplinary Approach in the Management of Endo-Perio Lesions: A 4-year Follow-Up Case Report by Stephani Dwiyanti

“…This case report discusses the multi-disciplinary approach and long-term follow-up of a 66-year-old male who suffered a combined endodontic–periodontal lesion (EPL). …”
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Frequency and consequences of violence and aggression towards employees in the German healthcare and welfare system: a cross-sectional study by Claudia Peters, Albert Nienhaus, Anja Schablon, Annett Zeh, Dana Wendeler, Claudia Wohlert, Melanie Harling

“…Objectives In this study, the frequency and consequences of aggressive assaults on employees in the German healthcare and welfare system were investigated.Design A retrospective cross-sectional study.Setting Employees in the German healthcare system and their experiences of violence and aggression were examined in this study.Participants The sample consisted of 1973 employees from 39 facilities (6 facilities for the disabled, 6 hospitals and 27 outpatient and inpatient geriatric care facilities) who have regular contact with patients or clients.Main outcome measures The frequency of physical and verbal violence towards employees and the consequences of aggressive assaults were analysed.Results 56% of respondents had experienced physical violence and 78% verbal aggression. …”
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Burden of diet-related chronic diseases in Chinese and Japanese adults attributable to dietary risk factors from 1990 to 2021: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease... by Minyan Wang, Huan Ma, Chu Qin, Oscar Onayi Mandizadza, Haojie Ni, Yun Shi, Conghua Ji

“…Therefore, we aimed to analyze and compare the impact of dietary factors on the burden of chronic diseases in China and Japan and to develop measures to reduce this burden.MethodsAccording to the WHO classification of chronic diseases, we selected cardiovascular diseases, neoplasms, and diabetes for analysis. …”
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Elevated fasting serum xylitol levels are associated with a lower risk of incident type 2 diabetes among individuals with prediabetes in the Chinese population by Yicheng Qi, Xiaoyong Li, Yu Liu, Meng Wang, Yiming Wu, Qing Su, Li Qin, Jing Ma

“…Methods In this nested case-control study, 180 participants who developed from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes (progressors), and 180 matched controls (non-progressors) with prediabetes during a 3.5-year follow-up were enrolled. …”
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A systematic review on the influence of coagulopathy and immune activation on New Onset Atrial Fibrillation in patients with sepsis. by Brian W Johnston, Michael Downes, Angela Hall, Zachary Thomas, Ingeborg D Welters

“…A broader evidence base will guide treatment strategies, improving the standard of care for patients who develop NOAF in sepsis. Furthermore, given the heterogeneity between studies consideration should be given to inclusion of immune biomarkers in future core outcome sets for trials investigating NOAF.…”
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