Late initiation of antenatal care visit amid implementation of new antenatal care model in Sub-Saharan African countries: A multilevel analysis of multination population survey dat... by Kusse Urmale Mare, Gashaye Gobena Andargie, Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro, Ahmed Adem Mohammed, Osman Ahmed Mohammed, Beriso Furo Wengoro, Begetayinoral Kussia Lahole, Tesfahun Simon Hadaro, Simeon Meskele Leyto, Petros Orkaido Mamo, Abdulhakim Hora Hedato, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Temesgen Gebeyehu Wondmeneh, Oumer Abdulkadir Ebrahim, Kebede Gemeda Sabo

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We analyzed data from the recent demographic and health survey (DHS) conducted in 16 SSA between 2018 and 2022 using a weighted sample of 101,983 women who had antenatal care follow-up during their index pregnancy. …”
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Efficacy of Chinese Medicine on Postoperative Rehabilitation of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), a Randomized Controlled Study by Yifeng Gu MD, Yichao Wang MD, Huiling Zhou MD, Ao Qi PhD, Guanjin Wu MM, Jiaqi Li MMed, Congmeng Zhang MMed, Yong Yang MD, Jialin Yao MD, Wenxiao Yang PhD, Lingzi Su MMed, Yi Liu MMed, Xueqi Tian MMed, Jiajun Song MMed, Yabin Gong MD, Xiong Qin MD, Lijing Jiao PhD, Ling Xu PhD

“…Treatment continued until postoperative complications resolved, chest tubes were removed, and no abnormal examination findings were reported. …”
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Early COVID-19 and protection from Omicron in a highly vaccinated population in Ontario, Canada: a matched prospective cohort study by Altynay Shigayeva, Christopher Kandel, Lubna Farooqi, Zoe Zhong, Anne-Claude Gingras, Brenda L. Coleman, Lois Gilbert, Wayne L. Gold, Maria Major, Tony Mazzulli, Samira Mubareka, Jelena Vojicic, Jingyan Yang, Pingping Zhang, Catherine Martin, Moe H. Kyaw, John M. McLaughlin, Allison McGeer

“…Multivariable Cox regression was used to assess factors associated with COVID-19 infection during the first 14 months of Omicron. …”
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High Healthcare Utilization in Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease Prior to Transition to Adult Care: A Retrospective Study by Julie Kanter, Menaka Bhor, Xin Li, Frank Li, Jincy Paulose

“…**Methods:** From 1/1/2015-6/30/2017 using MarketScan Databases, patients were included if they were 16 to 18 years old at the index date, had ≥1 inpatient or 2 outpatient SCD diagnosis claims during the identification period, and were continuously enrolled in the database for at least one year prior (baseline) and post index date. …”
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The Role of Aspartate Aminotransferase/Platelet Ratio Index Score in Predicting Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy and its Relationship with Total Bile Acid Level: A Case-Contro... by Merve Demir, Emre Sertel

“…Demographic data, laboratory findings, and APRI scores of women with and without ICP during pregnancy were compared. Using Roc analysis, the values of AST, ALT, PLT values, and APRI scores were examined in predicting ICP among the first trimester findings of the patients. …”
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Quid du port romain estuarien de Barzan (Charente-Maritime) ? by Vivien Mathé, Laurence Tranoy, Marion Druez, François Lévêque, Vincent Miailhe, Frédéric Pouget

“…The banks of the estuary were deeply eroded during the last glaciation and formed valleys that were subsequently flooded during the Holocene transgression. …”
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No Difference in Two-Dimensional Kinematic Assessment of a 45-Degree Sidestep Cut Compared to Qualitative Assessment by Lauren Butler, Charles Wyatt, Alexa Martinez, Ashley Erdman, Eryn Milian, Dai Sugimoto, Alex Loewen, Jeffrey Fernandez, Kristin Hayden, Amie DeVerna, Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, Sophia Ulman

“…Two physical therapist raters independently scored a single trial using both views on two separate occasions. Based on the E-CAST criteria, select kinematic measurements were extracted using a motion analysis phone application. …”
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Genetic trends and common BRCA1/2 pathogenic sequence variants in black African and Indian breast cancer patients presenting at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, KwaZulu-Nata... by M Makhetha, C Aldous, N Chabilal

“…In South Africa (SA), the common variants that predispose to hereditary breast cancer have been well documented among white patients and form part of screening panels during targeted testing. For non-white patients, common variants are not well understood, and as such, all populations are offered the same test optimised for white patients. …”
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Portrayal of Men in Damilare Kuku Nearly all Men in Lagos. by Arineitwe, Bridget

“…Close reading and textual analysis of the textual were used. The study employed questionnaires, key informant interviews, and observation methods. …”
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Apicoectomy: A review of clinical concepts and techniques by Vivek Thakur, Rahul Kaul

“…The effectiveness of surgical endodontic therapy has increased as a result of the application of microsurgical tools and techniques. Using a surgical microscope during an apicoectomy is recommended because it provides superior focused illumination of microstructures and enables clear view of the operative field with high magnification. …”
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Human Diseases and Microbes

“…Remedies to only a small fraction of an immense lot of diseases have been found; a large number of them still puzzle the human mind and coerce the human kind, and their cure is nowhere in sight. We are still far from our illusion of a disease free world.  …”
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Radar-measured passerine vertical speeds reveal a migratory switch near a major barrier by Yuval Werber, Nir Sapir

“…Crosswind direction emerged as a key factor affecting departure and landing decisions during autumn migration in the area. Birds avoided drifting toward the Mediterranean Sea by landing and preferred taking off when winds blew away from the sea. …”
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Archéologie participative avec les Wayana dans les Tumuc-Humac (Mont Mitaraka, crique Alama, Guyane Française) by Marie Fleury, Aimawale Opoya, Aitalewa Palanaiwa, Anaima Putpu, Daniel Sabatier, Martijn van den Bel

“…Many archaeological objects were discovered during both missions, suggesting an important ancient human occupation of this particular region. …”
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La définition du parc Matisse dans l’urbanisme d’Euralille by Clément Quaeybeur

“…The article then analyses the pursuit of the proposed itinerary and the divergences shaped by the successive landscape imaginations : that of Yves Brunier in the conceptual design, and that of Gilles Clément, from the Empreinte Agency, during the progressive formalisation of the project as it is today. …”
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A Combined MPC and PI Control Strategy for Bidirectional Interleaved Totem Pole PFC Converters in Electric Vehicle G2V and V2G Applications by Lassioui Abdellah, Kabba Abdelaziz, El Ancary Marouane, Hasni Anwar, El Asri Yassine, El Idrissi Zakariae, El Fadil Hassan

“…The converter’s mathematical model is used to implement the MPC, which ensures a unit power factor during both Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) operations. …”
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Kyoto global consensus report on<i>Helicobacter pylori</i>gastritis: summary by A. A. Sheptulin

“…To present basic issues of Helicobacter pylori gastritis that were covered during Kyoto consensus meeting. Key points. The panel of experts had discussed 22 questions, the answers to which resulted in formulation of 24 statements that were voted with estimation of degree of evidence, recommendation grade and consensus strength. …”
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Trajectoires géographiques et paysagères de friches sportives en montagne by Laurent Astrade, Marie Forget, Christophe Gauchon, Camille Girault, Caroline Meynet

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Firearm fatalities in Dammam: A forensic retrospective study by Magdy Kharoshah, Maram Aabdulghani AlFarayedhi, Abdullah AlBouijan, Noua AlOtaibi, AbdulRahman Waheed AlDossary, Ibrahim AlAboudi, Sahar Issa

“…Rifled weapons were the most common weapon used in both groups. Head wounds were much more common in suicides (70.8 %) compared to homicides (34.1 %) (p = 0.001). …”
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Summary of 2013/14 Production Costs for Indian River Fresh Market Grapefruit and Southwest Florida Juice Oranges by Fritz Roka, Ariel Singerman, Ronald Muraro

“… This 10-page report, developed through interviews with growers who managed their own citrus groves, outlines the cost of production budgets for fresh grapefruit and juice oranges grown during the 2013/14 season. …”
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Approach to investigation and management of proteinuria in pregnancy by Isabela Bertoni, Sion Williams

“…A history of proteinuria, PET and anti-hypertensive requirements in previous pregnancies is a helpful guide to what to expect in the current pregnancy. …”
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