Prevalence of Active Trachoma and Associated Factors in Areka Town, South Ethiopia, 2018 by Melese Menta Alambo, Eyasu Alam Lake, Shimelash Bitew Workie, Addisu Yeshambel Wassie

“…We compiled a structured questionnaire from the relevant literature and pretested before use. …”
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Association analysis of suicide risk assessed with Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interviews’ Suicidality Module in adolescents with non suicidal self injury disorder by Shuo Geng, Shuo Geng, Wen Zhang, Xiang Gao, Lele Qu, Xueping Zheng, Jian Sun, Mingdong Xu, Hua Lin, Xueyu Jia, Xu Zhang

“…The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interviews’ Suicidality Module(MINISM) was used to assess suicide risk of participants. The Self-Rating Depression Scale(SDS), Self-Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS), and Piers-Harris Children’s Self-Concept Scale(PHCSS) were used to measure depressive and anxiety symptoms, and self-concept of adolescents with non suicidal self injury disorder. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of the Mechanism of Anoikis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Dongqian Li, Qian Bao, Shiqi Ren, Haoxiang Ding, Chengfeng Guo, Kai Gao, Jian Wan, Yao Wang, MingYan Zhu, Yicheng Xiong

“…The external validation data (GSE76427) were procured from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) to verify the performance of the clinical prognosis gene signature. …”
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Associated Factors of Postpartum Modern Contraceptive Use in Burie District, Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Wassachew Ashebir, Tilahun Tadesse

“…Introduction. The first 12 months after giving birth in relation to family planning use is the time which is often given less attention by health care managers, health service providers, and users. …”
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Neuron-Like Cell Transplantation Combined with Electroacupuncture Improves Synaptic Plasticity in Rats with Intracerebral Hemorrhage via mTOR/p70S6K S... by Guoqiang Yang, Jiayi Zhu, Guwen Zhan, Guangbi Fan, Li Deng, Huajun Tang, Xiaoqian Jiang, Bo Chen, Chaoxian Yang

“…In addition, the number of synapses increased only in the MSC-dNLCs+EA group compared to the MC group. Based on these data, the combination of MSC-dNLC transplantation and EA stimulation exerts a synergistic effect on improving the consequences of ICH by relieving cerebral edema and glial scarring, promoting the survival of neurons and oligodendrocytes, and activating mTOR/p70S6K signaling to enhance synaptic plasticity.…”
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Comprehensive analysis of antimicrobial resistance dynamics among broiler and duck intensive production systems by Zsombor Szoke, Peter Fauszt, Maja Mikolas, Peter David, Emese Szilagyi-Tolnai, Georgina Pesti-Asboth, Judit Rita Homoki, Ildiko Kovacs-Forgacs, Ferenc Gal, Laszlo Stundl, Levente Czegledi, Aniko Stagel, Sandor Biro, Judit Remenyik, Melinda Paholcsek

Subjects: “…Prophylactic antibiotic use…”
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Efficacy of Knee Taping in addition to a Supervised Exercise Protocol to Manage Pain and Functional Status in Individuals with Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis: A Randomized, Controll... by Mudasir Nazar Shah, Mohammad Abu Shaphe, Mohammed Qasheesh, Mohammad Kashif Reza, Ahmad H. Alghadir, Amir Iqbal, Priyadarshani Bhat

“…Methods. The study was based on a randomized, controlled pretest-posttest experimental group design. …”
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Hospital attendance, malaria prevalence and self-medication with an antimalarial drug before and after the start of COVID-19 pandemic in a sentinel site for malaria surveillance in... by Denise Patricia Mawili-Mboumba, Fanny Bertrande Batchy Ognagosso, Noé Patrick M’Bondoukwé, Jacques Mari Ndong Ngomo, Bridy Chesly Moutombi Ditombi, Ahmed Adissa Agbanrin, Tatiana Nymane, Bedrich Pongui Ngondza, Reinne Moutongo Mouandza, Coella Joyce Mihindou, Dimitri Ardin Mabika Moussavou, Ornella Anaïse Mbang Nguema, Marielle Karine Bouyou-Akotet

“…Census of files of patients below 18 years of age attending for fever management with a result of malaria biological diagnosis from January 2018 to December 2022 was conducted. …”
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Soil Improvement Measures in Apple Orchards on the Loess Plateau: A Meta-Analysis by DUAN Shunxia, LIU Jiayuan, ZHAO Hongxiang, LI Yangyang

“…[Objective] Soil acidification, structure and fertility degradation and poor water-holding capacities are common problems in the apple orchard on the Loess Plateau, effective soil improvement techniques are crucial for enhancing soil quality, and promoting the healthy and sustainable development of the orchards. [Methods] Based on 75 publications and 1 302 field trial datasets on soil improvement in the apple orchards of the Loess Plateau, meta-analysis and principal component analysis (PCA) were used to quantitatively evaluate the effects of different improvement measures, including mulching, fertilization, and soil conditioners, on soil quality. …”
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Identification of Plasma Absorbed Components of Qingxin Zishen Prescription by UPLC-Q-TOF MS by Yu HU, Juan SHANG, Xue-jiao LI, Yun-hua FENG, Kai-cheng XIE, Wei-feng YAO, Jian-dong ZOU, Yun CHEN, Su LU, Mei-juan XU

“…The MS and MS2 analysis were performed with the electrospray ionization (ESI) source under both positive and negative ion modes from m/z 100 to 1300. Intelligent dynamic background deduction, information dependent acquisition and highly sensitive mode were used to collect the data. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Tenogenic Gene Expression in Tenocyte-Derived Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells and Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Response to Biochemical and B... by Feikun Yang, Dean W. Richardson

“…Natural healing of injured tendon is poor, and cell-based therapeutic treatment is still a significant clinical challenge. …”
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Zenith Tropospheric Delay Forecasting in the European Region Using the Informer–Long Short-Term Memory Networks Hybrid Prediction Model by Zhengdao Yuan, Xu Lin, Yashi Xu, Jie Zhao, Nage Du, Xiaolong Cai, Mengkui Li

“…In our research, we utilized ERA5-derived ZTD data from 11 International GNSS Service (IGS) stations in Europe to interpolate the missing portions of GNSS-derived ZTD. …”
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The Concurrent Validity and Reliability of Single Leg Squat Among Physically Active Females with and without Dynamic Knee Valgus by Nazatul Izzati Jamaludin, Farhah Nadhirah Aiman Sahabuddin, Nur Syahmina Rasudin, Shazlin Shaharudin

“…Their DKV was determined based on the cut-off values of knee frontal plane projection angle during drop landing. …”
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A U-shaped non-linear association between serum uric acid levels and the risk of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: a cross-sectional study by Manli Yan, Wenhua Shi, Ping Gong, Yunsi Xie, Kaiyuan Zhang, Xiang Li, Hua Wei, Hua Wei

“…The results demonstrated a clear non-linear relationship between SUA and HT, both before and after adjustment (All P < 0.01). Therefore, based on the inflection points derived from the RCS analysis, a segmented logistic regression analysis was performed. …”
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The Effect of Bariatric Surgery Volume on General Surgery Outcomes for Morbidly Obese Patients by Katheryn Hope Wilkinson, Ruizhe Wu, Aniko Szabo, Rana Higgins, Jon Gould, Tammy Kindel

“…The total number of general surgery patient cases analyzed was 14,028 from 2,482 hospitals, representing 70,140 admissions. …”
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Social determinants of mental health in asthma: an exploratory study by Sarah A. Hiles, Sarah A. Hiles, Hayley Lewthwaite, Hayley Lewthwaite, Vanessa L. Clark, Vanessa L. Clark, Anne E. Vertigan, Anne E. Vertigan, Anne E. Vertigan, Amber Smith, Amber Smith, Vanessa M. McDonald, Vanessa M. McDonald, Vanessa M. McDonald

“…Anxiety and depression were relatively common (35% anxiety; 16% depression using HADS threshold of scores ≥8). Few social determinants were associated with depression, anxiety and/or resilience. …”
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PET/CT-derived coronary calcium score may predict cardiac complications in anthracycline-treated patients with lymphoma by Genevieve Douglas, Zoe Loh, Evonne S.Y. Shum, Sze-Ting Lee, Niamh Waters, Garry Hamilton, Geoffrey Chong, Alexandra C. Murphy, Eliza A. Hawkes

“…Our study aimed to evaluate whether CACS obtained from pretreatment positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) scans could stratify cardiac event risk in patients with lymphoma receiving anthracycline-based chemotherapy. …”
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PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN DALAM JARINGAN MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN E-LEARNING TERHADAP MOTIVASI BELAJAR SISWA DI MI AL ISHLAH KOTA BANDUNG by Gina Aria Sonia, Tatang Muh Nasir, Hidayat Aji Permana, Irma Karlaely, Oman Warman

“…In this study, 32 students were taken as samples from class VIII MI Al Ishlah Kota Bandung. Data analysis of these two variables was carried out using statistical methods which were divided into two approaches, namely partial analysis and correlation analysis. …”
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Treating chronic kidney disease in Danish primary care: results from the observational ATLAS study by Morten Lindhardt, Søren Tang Knudsen, Thomas Saxild, Morten Charles, Rikke Borg

“…Methods A computerized selection identified 12 random individuals with CKD per clinic with ≥ 2 measurements of eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or UACR > 30 mg/g within two years (N = 1 497). Pre-specified data collected from individual electronic health records included demographics, clinical variables, comorbidities, and relevant prescribed medications. …”
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Using positive deviance to enhance HIV care retention in South Africa: development of a compassion-focused program to improve the staff and patient experience by Allison J. Ober, Donald H. Skinner, Laura M. Bogart, Leletu Busakwe, Wadene Davids, Hassan Mahomed, Debbie Ling, Virginia Zweigenthal

“…Methods We conducted 11 in-depth leadership interviews, 9 staff focus groups with 29 participants, 11 patient focus groups with 45 participants, 23 patient shadowing visits, and multiple facility observations in each of 3 high- and 3 low-retention public primary care facilities in Cape Town, South Africa. Using PD, an asset-based approach to behavior change that consists of discovering how high-performing outliers succeed despite sizable barriers, and then using those data to develop interventions for low performers, we analyzed data to discover dominant characteristics of higher-retention facilities that might be contributing to higher retention rates. …”
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