Prevalence and determinants of persistent symptoms after infection with SARS-CoV-2: protocol for an observational cohort study (LongCOVID-study) by Lotte Haverman, Eelco Franz, Ka Yin Leung, Albert Jan Van Hoek, Hans Knoop, Cees C van den Wijngaard, Elizabeth N Mutubuki, Tessa van der Maaden, Albert Wong, Anna D Tulen, Siméon de Bruijn

“…Secondary outcomes include effect of vaccination prior to infection on persistent symptoms, loss of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and risk factors for persisting symptoms following infection with SARS-CoV-2.Ethics and dissemination The Utrecht Medical Ethics Committee (METC) declared in February 2021 that the Medical Research Involving Human Subjects Act (WMO) does not apply to this study (METC protocol number 21-124/C). Informed consent is required prior to participation in the study. …”
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Evaluation of Sociodemographic Factors among Diabetic Patients with Urinary Tract Infections in Kisii Referral Hospital, Kenya by Vincent M. Mageto, Oliver W. Mbuthia, Caroline J. Ngetsa, Dinah O. Moraa, Erick O. Okoyo, Scholastica G. Mathenge, Wachuka G. Njoroge

“…There is a wide gap of information in developing countries regarding the sociodemographic factors linked to UTI among diabetics and the gender disparity among the same. …”
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improving Pain mAnagement for childreN and young people attendeD by Ambulance (PANDA): protocol for a realist review. [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservati... by Paul Leighton, Georgette Eaton, Georgie Nicholls, Kacper Sumera, Marishona Ortega, Jessica Hodgson, Michael Baliousis, Aloysius Niroshan Siriwardena, Despina Laparidou, Bill Lord, Sarah Redsell, Gregory Adam Whitley, Tatiana Bujor

“…A five-stage approach will be adopted; 1) Developing an Initial Programme Theory (IPT): develop an IPT with key stakeholder input and evidence from informal searching; 2) Searching and screening: conduct a thorough search of relevant research databases and other literature sources and perform screening in duplicate; 3) Relevance and rigour assessment: assess documents for relevance and rigour in duplicate; 4) Extracting and organising data: code relevant data into conceptual “buckets” using qualitative data analysis software; and 5) Synthesis and Programme Theory (PT) refinement: utilise a realist logic of analysis to generate context-mechanism-outcome configurations (CMOCs) within and across conceptual “buckets”, test and refine the IPT into a realist PT. …”
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Predicting species distributions in the open ocean with convolutional neural networks by Morand, Gaétan, Joly, Alexis, Rouyer, Tristan, Lorieul, Titouan, Barde, Julien

“…We trained a model to predict probabilities from the environmental conditions at any specific point in space and time, using species occurrence data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) and environmental data from various sources. …”
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Context aware machine learning techniques for brain tumor classification and detection – A review by Usman Amjad, Asif Raza, Muhammad Fahad, Doaa Farid, Adnan Akhunzada, Muhammad Abubakar, Hira Beenish

“…Results: CNN and KNN structures, with their ability to extract highlights in image-based information, prove effective in tumor classification and segmentation, surmounting challenges in image analysis. …”
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Supporting Smart Manufacturing in the Space Industry: A Case Study by Ala Arman, Andrea Lombardo, Flavia Monti, Massimo Mecella

“…This approach aids operators in making informed decisions on whether to proceed with additional attempts or discard the insert. …”
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Nonspecific Low Back Pain Research by Lin-Man Weng, Yi-Li Zheng, Meng-Si Peng, Tian-Tian Chang, Bao Wu, Xue-Qiang Wang

“…Moreover, it will help researchers extract hidden valuable information for further study.…”
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Predictors of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among biomedical students of Rivers State University by Moore Ikechi Mike-Ogburia, Gift Mibilanyeofori Hart, Barynem Vito-Peter, Aisha Dio, Victory Chidinma Nwogu

“…This study revealed a concerning prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among biomedical science students, emphasizing the importance of accurate information and targeted interventions to enhance vaccine acceptance within this vital demographic.…”
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An In-Depth Study of Personalized Anesthesia Management Models in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Based on Multimodal Deep Learning by Hanqi Shi, Hongyu Wang, Xibing Ding, Zheng Dang

“…Analysis of the patients’ basic information and physiological parameters during surgery revealed that body mass index (BMI) and age significantly impacted anesthesia management. …”
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The Importance of Coordinated Actions in Preventing the Spread of Yellow Fever to Human Populations: The Experience from the 2016-2017 Yellow Fever Outbreak in the Northeastern Reg... by Márcio Junio Lima Siconelli, Danillo Lucas Alves Espósito, Nathália Cristina Moraes, Julia Maria Ribeiro, Lívia Perles, Maria Angélica Dias, Adolorata Aparecida Bianco Carvalho, Karin Werther, Natália Coelho Couto de Azevedo Fernandes, Silvia D'Andretta Iglezias, Karina Paes Bürger, Benedito Antonio Lopes da Fonseca

“…Public health actions included dissemination of information on YF transmission, investigation of the probable location of NHP infection, characterization of the environment, and subsequent creation of the blueprint from which prevention and control measures were implemented. …”
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Determinants of Microbial Contamination of Street-Vended Chicken Products Sold in Nairobi County, Kenya by Beatrice J. Birgen, Lucy G. Njue, Dasel M. Kaindi, Fredrick O. Ogutu, Joshua O. Owade

“…Consequently, there is a need to regulate the informal food processing and marketing channels, besides trainings, infrastructural development, and code of practice and inspections which are recommended in order to enhance the quality and safety standards of street-vended chicken products.…”
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Clinical Significance of Screening Electrocardiograms for the Administration of Propranolol for Problematic Infantile Hemangiomas by James D. Phillips, Tyler Merrill, J. Reed Gardner, R. Thomas Collins, Jenika Sanchez, Adam B. Johnson, Brian K. Eble, Larry D. Hartzell, Jay M. Kincannon, Gresham T. Richter

“…A total of 333 patients (75% female) received propranolol therapy. ECG information was available for 317 (95%). Abnormal findings were present on 44/317 (13.9%) of study ECGs. …”
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Prevalence of non-vaccine high-risk HPV cervical infections in vaccinated women: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Glauciane Resende do Nascimento, Ana Carolina da Silva Santos, Nayara Nascimento Toledo Silva, Nathalia Sernizon Guilmarães, Angélica Alves Lima, Wendel Coura-Vital

“…Method This systematic review and meta-analysis used independent electronic databases – Lilacs, WHO, BDENF, State Department of Health SP, Health Information Locator, IRIS, Coleciona Sistema Único de Saúde, BINACIS, IBECS, CUMED and SciELO, on July 14, 2023. …”
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MOUD 2.0: a clinical algorithm and implementation evaluation protocol for sublingual and injectable buprenorphine treatment of opioid use disorder by Brandon L. Joa, Eric N. Fung, Michael S. Weinstein, Lara C. Weinstein, Lara C. Weinstein

“…We include a protocol for a future evaluation of the algorithm’s implementation process, “Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) 2.0,” at a housing and integrated care clinic at a Federally Qualified Health Center.MethodsLiterature review and expert consensus informed creation of the algorithm, which underwent iterative development with feedback from clinicians, staff, and patients. …”
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Impact of concentration of Bi2O3 on gamma ray shielding efficiency of BaTiO3 composite ceramics by Rama Kumar Nodagala, Tejeswara Rao Ponnada, Balaji Rao Ravuri

“…This study primary goal is to provide information on the structural changes and improved radiation shielding qualities of BaTiO3 (barium titanate) ceramics that have been added to Bi2O3 (bismuth trioxide) compound, which is made using a solid-state reaction technique. …”
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Association of early aspirin use with 90-day mortality in patients with sepsis: an PSM analysis of the MIMIC-IV database by Chunsheng Huang, Qiaoling Tong, Wenyuan Zhang, Zhihao Pan

“…This study aimed to examine the correlation between the administration of aspirin at an early stage and the 90-day mortality rate among sepsis patients.MethodsIn order to distinguish between septic patients who received early aspirin treatment and those who did not, queries were conducted on the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care IV (MIMIC-IV) database. …”
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Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting the risk of mental health problems of factory workers and miners by Qi Liu, Tao Liu, Yaoqin Lu, Huan Yan

“…Questionnaire-based survey was conducted to collect information. A least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression model was used to screen the predictors related to the risk of mental health problems of the training group. …”
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Protocol for the development of a reporting guideline for causal and counterfactual prediction models in biomedicine by Yi Guo, Hua Xu, Fei Wang, Jie Xu, Jiang Bian, Robert Lucero, Mattia Prosperi

“…The study has been registered in EQUATOR and approved by the University of Florida’s Institutional Review Board (#202200495). Informed consent will be obtained from the working groups and the Delphi survey participants. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with depression and anxiety among patients recovered from COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in a tertiary care hospital in Nepal by Biraj Man Karmacharya, Kamal Gautam, Kalpana Chaudhary, Prasanna Rai, Shalik Ram Dhital, Shrinkhala Shrestha, Bandana Paneru, Akina Shrestha

“…Participants who received COVID-19 related information from the radio reported higher levels of anxiety and depression symptoms. …”
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Effect of homemade peanut oil consumption during pregnancy on low birth weight and preterm birth outcomes: a cohort study in Southwestern China by Yanxu Zhong, Huan Lu, Yuyan Jiang, Minyan Rong, Xiangming Zhang, Tippawan Liabsuetrakul

“…Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted among pregnant women in Guangxi province, Southwestern China. Information of all eligible women on homemade peanut oil consumption and potential factors associated with LBW and PB was collected, and all were followed up until delivery. …”
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