Mapping maternal and infant health in Morocco: A global scoping review of themes, gaps, and the "unseen" in the published health research literature, 2000-2022. by Ellen Amster, Ghazal Jessani, Gauri Gupta, Oksana Hlyva, Charlene Rae

“…The best-equipped urban public hospitals in higher-income regions produced the most research, creating an urban, hospital-based research perspective. Maternal health articles predominated, often >50% more than articles published about infant health. …”
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Investigating the Implications of COVID-19 on PM2.5 in Pakistan by Hassaan Sipra, Faheem Aslam, Jabir Hussain Syed, Tahir Mumtaz Awan

“…Comparative analysis of high frequency (hourly) PM2.5 data for both cities from February to April for 2019 and 2020 revealed inner dynamics of time series through seasonal and trend decomposition (STL) first, then multifractal detrended fluctuation analysis (MFDFA). …”
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Antimalarial Activity of Extract and Fractions of Sauropus androgynus (L.) Merr. by Wiwied Ekasari, Dwi Fatmawati, Siti M. Khoiriah, Wenda A. Baqiuddin, Hawi Q. Nisa, Adinda A. S. Maharupini, Tutik S. Wahyuni, Rice D. Oktarina, Eko Suhartono, Ram K. Sahu

“…The ethanolic extract was fractionated using the vacuum liquid chromatography (VLC) method with three solvents of different polarities (n-hexane, chloroform, and 96% ethanol). …”
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Pre-Hospital Point-of-Care Troponin: Is It Possible to Anticipate the Diagnosis? A Preliminary Report by Cristian Lazzari, Sara Montemerani, Cosimo Fabrizi, Cecilia Sacchi, Antoine Belperio, Marilena Fantacci, Giovanni Sbrana, Agostino Ognibene, Maurizio Zanobetti, Simone Nocentini

“…The secondary objective was to evaluate the feasibility of pre-hospital troponin testing. <b>Results</b>: The Atellica VTLi demonstrated reasonable sensitivity for detecting AMI, with sensitivity increasing from 60% at the first measurement (time 0) to 80% at the second measurement (time 1 h). …”
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Assessing cross-country inequalities in global burden of gastrointestinal cancers: slope and concentration index approach by Haoyun Zhou, Yongbo Wang, Fang Wang, Runtang Meng, Yong Yu, Su Han, Yu Zhang, Yu Wu, Xiaoxue Liu

“…Inequality in their DALYs rates was assessed with the slope index of inequality and the concentration index, based on the Socio-Demographic Index (SDI). Results From 1990 to 2019, the age standardized DALYs rate of CRC decreased in these countries from high and high-middle SDI regions, with the EAPC values of − 1.018% and − 0.161%, respectively, but increased among low, low-middle and middle SDI regions (EAPC = 1.035%, 0.926% and 0.406%, respectively). …”
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Strengthening the success rate of suprapubic aspiration in infants by integrating point-of-care ultrasonography guidance: A parallel-randomized clinical trial. by Sadroddin Mahdipour, Seyedeh Nastaran Seyed Saadat, Hamidreza Badeli, Afagh Hassanzadeh Rad

“…A sterile collection of urine samples using suprapubic aspiration (SPA) and bladder catheterization (BC) is helpful for rapid and accurate diagnosis of UTI in infants. …”
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Biodiversity and Structural Analysis of Woody Plant Species of Home Gardens in Basona Worana District, North Shoa Zone of Central Ethiopia by Almaz Woldeyohannes, Admasu Moges

“…For this, six kebeles and 138 HGs from three agroecologies of BWD were selected using various sampling techniques. …”
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The predictive value of optic nerve sheath diameter measurement via ultrasound for intracerebral hemorrhage complicated by cerebral-cardiac syndrome by Wei-Ze Fan, Jun-Rong Jiang, Hui-Ling Zang, Hui Cheng, Xiao-Hui Shen, Wen-Juan Yang, Hui Wang, Li-Xing Jing

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to evaluate the clinical significance of ultrasound-based measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) in predicting intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) complicated by cerebral-cardiac syndrome (CCS). …”
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Recognition and Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage by Tasabih Ali EL Hassan Mohamed, Edwin Chandraharan, Yang Pan

“…This review article emphasizes the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of PPH based on current scientific evidence as well as international best practice recommendations.…”
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A study on the impact of sports participation support on the level of sports participation of urban junior high school girls in China by Mingyuan Dong, Mingtian Niu, Zhengxin Jiang, Yongchul Choi, Ning Li

“…However, the relationship between middle school girls’ physical activity levels and the actual social support they receive remains unclear.AimThis study aims to explore the support mechanisms that promote increased physical activity participation among middle school girls.MethodsA survey was conducted with 1,371 middle school girls from 16 regions and cities in China. The questionnaire included the Physical Activity Questionnaire (PAQ), the Social Support and Exercise Survey, the Physical Activity Rank Scale, and the Family Affluence Scale (FAS). …”
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Intraspecific classification of durum wheat: new botanical varieties and forms by O. A. Lyapunova

“…The principle of selection of botanical varieties is based on the combination of a large number of signs, giving a large number of possible options. …”
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Mapping Linkages between Actors in Cattle Marketing Innovation System of Northeastern Nigeria by Altine Madugu

“…A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 48 respondents and a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) session involving sixteen (16) participants each was conducted in three out of the four Adamawa Agricultural Development Project (AADP) zones of Adamawa State. …”
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Dual-modal radiomics ultrasound model to diagnose cervical lymph node metastases of differentiated thyroid carcinoma: a two-center study by Jiajia Tang, Yan Tian, Jiaojiao Ma, Xuehua Xi, Liangkai Wang, Zhe Sun, Xinyi Liu, Xuejiao Yu, Bo Zhang

“…A nomogram based on rad-score, clinical data, and ultrasound signs was developed. …”
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Modeling Survival Time to Death among Stroke Patients at Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Bikiltu Wakuma Negasa, Teramaj Wongel Wotale, Mesfin Esayas Lelisho, Legesse Kassa Debusho, Kibrealem Sisay, Wubishet Gezimu

“…Every year, about 15 million people worldwide suffer from a stroke, with five million of them suffering from some form of permanent physical disability. …”
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Phenotypic and genetic extended spectrum beta lactamase profiles of bacterial isolates from ICU in tertiary level hospital in Kenya [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Edwin O. Magomere, Lucy Muchiri, Leon Otieno, Frank G. Onyambu, Ali Kassim, Job Mwale, Brian Maina

“…Methods Cross-sectional samples collected from Kenyatta National Hospital ICU between January and June 2021 were cultured and phenotypic identification of culture-positive samples performed using VITEK 2. …”
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Process evaluation of the New Interventions for independence in Dementia Study (NIDUS) Family stream randomised controlled trial: protocol by Julie Barber, Laurie Butler, Claudia Cooper, Sarah Morgan-Trimmer, Danielle Laura Wyman, Peter Bright

“…Mixed-method integration will use an interactive analysis strategy, considering qualitative and quantitative findings through mixed-method matrix for dyadic level ‘case studies’, and a joint display for ‘population’ level analysis and interpretation.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval was received from Camden &amp; Kings Cross Research Ethics Committee (REC). …”
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Desafios e dificuldades revelados na implementação de um ciclo de Lesson Study no contexto brasileiro by Mikaelle Barboza Cardoso, Marcilia Chagas Barreto

“…A pesquisa faz parte de uma tese em andamento que tem como objetivo analisar a (re)elaboração dos conhecimentos matemáticos para o ensino de função afim, a partir da vivência de processo formativo baseado no LS em articulação com a Teoria dos Registros de Representação Semiótica (TRRS). …”
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PDL1 inhibitors may be associated with a lower risk of allograft rejection than PD1 and CTLA4 inhibitors: analysis of the WHO pharmacovigilance database by Alexandre O. Gérard, Alexandre O. Gérard, Alexandre O. Gérard, Diane Merino, Diane Merino, Jonathan Benzaquen, Alexandre Destere, Delphine Borchiellini, Clément Gosset, Clément Gosset, Fanny Rocher, Marine Andreani, Charles-Hugo Marquette, Henri Montaudié, Henri Montaudié, Milou-Daniel Drici, Antoine Sicard, Antoine Sicard

“…BackgroundTransplant recipients face increased cancer mortality due to immunosuppressive treatments. …”
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Factores socioculturales en relación con la decisión del tipo de parto en adolescentes ecuatorianas by Sixto Isaac Chiliquinga Villacis, Roberto Eduardo Aguirre Fernández, Miguel Ángel Serra Valdés, Tomás Fontaines Ruiz, Thayana del Carmen Núñez Quezada, Brígida Maritza Agudo Gonzabay

“…Solo las creencias religiosas y el razonamiento que sirvió de base a la elección, se manifestaron como factores influyentes.…”
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Structural Characteristics of Regenerated Roof and Distribution Law of Overburden Porosity in Downward Mining of a Bifurcated Coal Seam by Ru Hu, Jiwen Wu, Xiaorong Zhai, Wenbao Shi, Kai Huang

“…In this paper, overlying strata migration and fracture characteristics of the lower coal seam, the structure and stability of the regenerated roof, and porosity and permeability characteristics of the overlying strata under the mining influence of the upper coal seam are studied by using similar simulation tests. Results show that the overburden structure of the lower coal seam is altered due to the mining influence of the upper coal seam, and the regenerated roof of the lower coal seam is divided into three structural types from top to bottom, namely: intact rock mass+block fracture rock mass+loose rock mass (type I structure); intact rock mass+block fracture rock mass+loose rock mass+cataclastic rock mass (type II structure); and intact rock mass+block fracture rock mass+loose rock mass+cataclastic rock mass+slab-rent rock mass (type III structure). …”
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