Evaluation of a content-based image retrieval system for radiologists in high-resolution CT of interstitial lung diseases by Benjamin Böttcher, Marly van Assen, Roberto Fari, Philipp L. von Knebel Doeberitz, Eun Young Kim, Eugene A. Berkowitz, Felix G. Meinel, Carlo N. De Cecco

“…A CBIR application provides condensed information about similar HRCT cases reducing time for ILD assessment. …”
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Advancements in Hyaluronic Acid Effect in Alveolar Ridge Preservation: A Narrative Review by Paul Andrei Nistor, Andreea Cândea, Iulia Cristina Micu, Andrada Soancă, Carmen Silvia Caloian, Alina Bârdea, Alexandra Roman

“…With respect to clinical significance enhancing the understanding of ARP management strategies and their effects on post-extraction sockets empowers clinicians to make more informed decisions. The knowledge of HYA effects facilitates the selection of personalized ARP approaches tailored to optimize outcomes for subsequent interventions.…”
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Mark loss can strongly bias estimates of demographic rates in multi-state models: a case study with simulated and empirical datasets by Touzalin, Frédéric, Petit, Eric J., Cam, Emmanuelle, Stagier, Claire, Teeling, Emma C., Puechmaille, Sébastien J.

“…Ignoring such violations of model assumptions can have significant implications for ecological inferences and conservation policies. In general, the use of permanent marks, such as genotypes, should always be preferred when modelling population dynamics. …”
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Incidence of opportunistic infections and its predictors among HIV/AIDS patients on antiretroviral therapy in Gondar University Comprehensive and Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia by Mequanente Dagnaw, Haileab Fekadu, Adhanom Gebre Egziabher, Tesfaye Yesfue, Meera Indracanti, Alemu Tebeje

“…Current and accurate information about the occurrence of opportunistic infections in HIV-infected adults is critical for developing more effective treatments and interventions. …”
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In-Season Automated Mapping of Xinjiang Cotton Based on Cumulative Spectral and Phenological Characteristics by Yongsheng Huang, Yaozhong Pan, Yu Zhu, Xiufang Zhu, Xingsheng Xia, Qiong Chen, Jufang Hu, Hongyan Che, Xuechang Zheng, Lingang Wang

“…Obtaining timely, accurate, and automated data on the spatial distribution and planting area of cotton is crucial for production management and informed trade decision-making. In this regard, remote sensing technologies are important and effective means. …”
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Causal role of plasma liposome in diabetic retinopathy: mendelian randomization (MR) study by Kai Yin, Lu Ding, Xueyan Li, Yuqi Zhang, Siyu Song, Liyuan Cao, Ruixue Deng, Min Li, Zirui Li, Qinjing Xia, Daqing Zhao, Xiangyan Li, Zeyu Wang

“…These findings may provide valuable insights into the causal relationships between lipid levels and DR, potentially informing future prevention and treatment strategies.…”
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Clinic evaluation of cognitive impairment in post-COVID syndrome: Performance on legacy pen-and-paper and new digital cognitive tests by Aysha Mohamed Rafik Patel, Gina Gilpin, Anna Koniotes, Catherine Warren, Cian Xu, Paul W. Burgess, Dennis Chan

“…A subset of individuals also underwent testing on a novel battery of short digital tests assessing attention, speed of information processing and executive function, representing the domains primarily implicated in post-Covid cognitive dysfunction. …”
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Prevalence and temporal trends in myopia and high myopia children in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis with projections from 2020 to 2050Research in context by Wei Pan, Seang-Mei Saw, Tien Yin Wong, Ian Morgan, Zhikuan Yang, Weizhong Lan

“…Funding: The Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province, China (2023RC1079, 2024RC5002).…”
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Are dizziness/lightheadedness helpful symptoms for telephone triage of females and males calling the out-of-hours service for acute chest discomfort? A cross-sectional study by Frans H Rutten, Hester M den Ruijter, Sander van Doorn, Dorien L Zwart, Loes T C M Wouters, Anna S M Dobbe, Laurens van der Hem, D Carmen Erkelens

“…Recordings were excluded if (1) they were of poor quality, (2) the conversation was not a triage conversation, (3) patients were <18 years, (4) patients did not live in the vicinity of the OHS-PC, and (4) general practitioners did not want to provide follow-up information including the final diagnosis.Primary and secondary outcome measures The prevalence of dizziness/lightheadedness among patients calling the OHS-PC with acute chest discomfort and the relation between dizziness/lightheadedness and (1) urgency allocation and (2) a final diagnosis of ACS.Results Among 2195 patients who called the OHS-PC with acute chest discomfort, 251 (11.4%) had an ACS (8.3% females, 15.3% males). …”
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Determinants of Anemia among HIV-Positive Children on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Attending Hospitals of North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 2019: A Case-Control St... by Biruk Beletew, Ayelign Mengesha, Mohammed Ahmed, Awet Fitwi, Mesfin Wudu

“…In Ethiopia, there is limited information about the determinant factors associated with anemia among HIV positive children. …”
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Exploring the barriers to cervical screening and perspectives on new self-sampling methods amongst under-served groups by Stephanie Gillibrand, Helen Gibson, Kelly Howells, Sean Urwin, Jennifer C. Davies, Emma J. Crosbie, Caroline Sanders

“…The introduction of self-sampling alongside traditional methods may reduce barriers to screening, and may boost screening rates for under-screened groups but only if they are implemented with appropriate information and sufficient communication. Failure to implement self-sampling without these considerations may threaten to undermine the identified and important benefits of self-sampling methods.…”
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Standalone and Minigrid-Connected Solar Energy Systems for Rural Application in Rwanda: An In Situ Study by Kuo-Chi Chang, Noel Hagumimana, Jishi Zheng, Godwin Norense Osarumwense Asemota, Jean De Dieu Niyonteze, Walter Nsengiyumva, Aphrodis Nduwamungu, Samuel Bimenyimana

“…In order to provide affordable electricity to low-income households, the government of Rwanda has pledged to achieve 48% of its overal electrification goals from off-grid solar systems by 2024. …”
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Overt Hypothyroidism and Severe Growth Retardation in a Preschool Girl with Poorly Controlled Nephrotic Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review by Joana Mikulevič, Karolina Tumelienė, Robertas Kemežys, Augustina Jankauskienė

“…Intensive NS treatment with methylprednisolone pulse therapy, enlarged doses of MMF and albumin infusion were started and L-thyroxine dose was increased to 75 mcg. …”
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Needs Assessment and Tailored Training Pilot for Emergency Care Clinicians in the Prehospital Setting in Rwanda by Naz Karim, Jeanne D’Arc Nyinawankusi, Mikaela S. Belsky, Pascal Mugemangango, Zeta Mutabazi, Catalina Gonzalez Marques, Angela Y. Zhang, Janette Baird, Jean Marie Uwitonze, Adam C. Levine

“…Background: In low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), 45% of deaths could be addressed by implementation of an emergency medical services (EMS) system. …”
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Cloning and Expression Characteristics of BhARF4 Gene in Wax Gourd (Benincasa hispida) by Xiaoxin CHENG, Xuling ZHAI, Jinqiang YAN, Baochen WANG, Renliang MO, Wenrui LIU, Zhiming WU, Biao JIANG

“…【Conclusion】The gene structure of BhARF4, the conserved domain of the BhARF4 protein and other biological information characteristics, as well as the gene expression pattern were identified. …”
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Association between the cumulative estimated glucose disposal rate and incident cardiovascular disease in individuals over the age of 50 years and without diabetes: data from two l... by Jin Zhang, Ziyi Sun, Yufei Li, Yuhan Yang, Wenjie Liu, Mengwen Huang, Kuiwu Yao

“…In regions with limited healthcare resources, among individuals with limited ability to access, process, and understand health information and services, cumulative eGDR may offer improved clinical applicability.…”
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Emerging carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in a tertiary care hospital in Lima, Peru by Fiorella Krapp, Diego Cuicapuza, Guillermo Salvatierra, Jean P. Buteau, Catherine Amaro, Lizeth Astocondor, Noemí Hinostroza, Jan Jacobs, Coralith García, Pablo Tsukayama

“…ABSTRACT The emergence of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) poses a significant public health threat, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with limited surveillance and treatment options. …”
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Delayed completion of pneumococcal conjugate vaccination among children 4–48 months in rural Uganda: a socio-demographic inquiry by Herbert Malemo, Andrew Tamale, Paul Kakwangire, Matthew C. Igwe, Dickens R. Mwine, Isa Asiimwe, Solomon A. Mbina, Mary G. Abalinda

“…Child mean age was 25.1 ± 14.3 months. 87.6% caretakers were females and majorities of them were aged 20–29yrs (47.8%), peasant farmers (79.8%), married (90.6%), attained primary education (63.5%) and earned average monthly income of UGX 10,000 – UGX 50,000 (41.4%). Of the 362 children, 92 (25.4%) had delayed to receive their PCV-3 doses. …”
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Medición de la compensación del riesgo en el mercado de criptomonedas - Measuring risk compensation in the cryptocurrency market by Andrés Caicedo Carrero, Jorge Alexander Cortés Cortés, Wilmar Arnulfo Bravo Murillo, Myriam Aydee Moreno Garzón

“…Metodología: se empleó un enfoque cuantitativo descriptivo, calculando rendimientos logarítmicos diarios, estimando el beta de las criptomonedas, aplicando el modelo CAPM para rentabilidades ajustadas por riesgo y utilizando el Alpha de Jensen para evaluar la compensación del riesgo. …”
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Changes in Physical Activity Across Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Based on Smartphone Step Count Data Linked to a Japanese Claims Database: Retrospective Cohort Study by Yoshihide Inayama, Ken Yamaguchi, Kayoko Mizuno, Sachiko Tanaka-Mizuno, Ayami Koike, Nozomi Higashiyama, Mana Taki, Koji Yamanoi, Ryusuke Murakami, Junzo Hamanishi, Satomi Yoshida, Masaki Mandai, Koji Kawakami

“…ConclusionsThe analysis of objective pre- and postdiagnostic step count data provided fundamental information crucial for understanding changes in PA among patients with cancer. …”
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