Survival analysis of conservative vs. dialysis treatment of elderly patients with CKD stage 5. by Roman Reindl-Schwaighofer, Alexander Kainz, Michael Kammer, Alexandra Dumfarth, Rainer Oberbauer

“…So far only limited data on actual survival benefits of elderly adults initiating dialysis have been published. Besides the high burden of preexisting comorbidities, dialysis treatment itself may be associated with a further deterioration in functional status in this population. …”
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HEVERL – Viewport Estimation Using Reinforcement Learning for 360-degree Video Streaming by Nguyen Viet Hung, Pham Tien Dat, Nguyen Tan, Nguyen Anh Quan, Le Thi Huyen Trang, Le Mai Nam

“…To address these challenges, view adaptive streaming has emerged as a promising solution, aimed at reducing the burden on network capacity. This technique involves streaming lower-quality video for peripheral views while delivering high-quality content for the specific viewport that the user is actively watching. …”
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Prevalence of Lp(a) in a real-world Portuguese cohort: implications for cardiovascular risk assessment by Miguel Saraiva, Jonatas Garcez, Beatriz Tavares da Silva, Inês Poças Ferreira, José Carlos Oliveira, Isabel Palma

“…This could improve the stratification of CVD risk and identify individuals who could benefit from early intensive management of their risk factors, ultimately reducing the burden of CVD and cardiovascular-related mortality.…”
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Looking beyond the ER, PR, and HER2: what’s new in the ARsenal for combating breast cancer? by Tryambak Pratap Srivastava, Ruby Dhar, Subhradip Karmakar

“…The increasing global burden of BrCa, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, underscores the urgent need for more effective therapeutic strategies. …”
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Symptoms of anxiety and depression among health and social science students: A multicenter study by Lara Guedes Pinho, Maria Engström, Brooke C. Schneider, Cesar Fonseca, Magnus Lindberg, Johanna Schröder, Anabela Afonso, Lena Jelinek, Johanna Börsting, Gonçalo Jacinto, Annika Nilsson

“…Conclusion: The high prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms among students in the three countries highlights the need to address modifiable factors that contribute to this mental health burden. Our results, which are in line with international trends, underline the need for policy reforms that target the main determinants of mental health, in particular by improving socio-economic conditions. …”
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Association between physical activity levels and stroke risk among Chinese adults aged 45 and over based on CHARLS by Changjun Jiang, Tianhong Chen, Jianfeng Xiang, Yiqun Pang

“…Abstract Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in developing countries, and China bears the largest global burden of stroke. This study aims to investigate the relationship between different dimensions of physical activity levels and stroke risk using a nationally representative database. …”
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Dengue Situation in Bangladesh: An Epidemiological Shift in terms of Morbidity and Mortality by Pulak Mutsuddy, Sanya Tahmina Jhora, Abul Khair Mohammad Shamsuzzaman, S. M. Golam Kaisar, Md Nasir Ahmed Khan

“…Results of analysis of 40,476 cases of Bangladesh occurring during 2000–2017 indicated that 49.73% of the dengue cases occurred during the monsoon season (May–August) and 49.22% during the post-monsoon season (September–December). …”
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Differential effects of clary sage (Salvia sclarea L.) oil and linalyl acetate on depression levels in diabetic foot ulcer patients with T2DM: a randomized blinded controlled trial by Ji Won Son, Purum Kang, Sun Seek Min, Geun Hee Seol, Geun Hee Seol

“…BackgroundDiabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a significant global health concern due to its substantial burden on individuals and healthcare systems. In addition to its physical impact, DFU has emotional effects on patients. …”
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Identification of positive childhood experiences with the potential to mitigate childhood unhealthy weight status in children within the context of adverse childhood experiences: a... by Brooklyn M. Mellar, Maryam Ghasemi, Pauline Gulliver, Barry Milne, Fiona Langridge, Tracey McIntosh, Christa Fouche, Boyd Swinburn, Ladan Hashemi

“…These findings reinforce the need to consider a constellation of strength-focused ecological domains to alleviate the burden of childhood obesity, particularly for children exposed to multiple adversities.…”
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Effectiveness of integrated chronic care interventions for older people with different frailty levels: a systematic review protocol by Gurch Randhawa, David Hewson, Nimra Khan

“…Introduction Frailty poses a huge burden to individuals, their families and to healthcare systems. …”
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Trends in diabetes mellitus and related costs among hospital admissions in Switzerland, 2012–2020 by Hassan Abu Obaid, Pedro Marques-Vidal

“…Conclusion DM represents an increasing health and economic burden in Switzerland.…”
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Epidemiology and impact of device-specific infections on patients receiving left ventricular assist devices by Amit Iyengar, MD MSE, Jason Feinman, MD, Joyce Jiang, BS, Cindy Song, BA, Spencer Kim, BA, Alvin Mathew, MD, Sophia Golec, MD, Aarti Rao, MD, Ankitha Radakrishnan, MD, Michaela Asher, MPhil, David Rekhtman, BS, John DePaolo, MD PhD, Noah Moss, MD, Shinobu Itagaki, MD, Anelechi Anyanwu, MD, Joyce Wald, DO, Marisa Cevasco, MD MPH, Aditya Parikh, MD

“…Conclusion: LSIs remain pervasive, with most related to Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, and Serratia, and are associated with significantly increased rehospitalization burden. Surgical interventions were utilized in 26.8% of patients. …”
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Risk factors for multidrug resistance in pulmonary tuberculosis patients with diabetes mellitus by Lianpeng Wu, Lianpeng Wu, Na Chen, Na Chen, Dandan Xia, Dandan Xia, Xiangao Jiang, Xiangao Jiang

“…Early identification of these risk factors can aid in the timely diagnosis and treatment of MDR-TB, potentially reducing its burden. Further research is needed to develop targeted interventions based on these findings.…”
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Tomato Pomace Ketchup: Physicochemical, Microbiological, and Sensory Characteristics by Stefanny Heriyanto, Andreas Romulo

“…Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is one of the most important crops that is extensively used in the food processing industry. During tomato processing, abundant by-products such as skins, pulps, seeds, and waste are generated and cause environmental burdens. …”
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Practice, Experiences, and Facilitators of Simulation-Based Training During One Year of Implementation in 30 Hospitals in Tanzania by Benjamin A. Kamala MD, PhD, Robert Moshiro MD, PhD, Florence S. Kalabamu MD, MMED, Torgeirsen Kjetil BScN, MSc, Godfrey Guga BSc, Beatrice Githiri BSc, Justine Samson BSc, Philimon Chavala BScN, Grace Qorro MD, MPH, Damas Kayera MD, MPH, Ivony Kamala BScN, MPH, Catherine Massay BScN, MSc, Paschal Mdoe MSc, PhD, Vickfarajaeli Daudi MD, MMED, Esto Mduma MSc, PhD, Shally Mwashemele MD, MPH, Felix Bundala MD, MSc, Hege Ersdal MD, PhD, Sara Rivenes Lafontan BScN, MPH, PhD

“…Results A large and sustained number of in-situ NNL skill-training sessions ( n  = 35,101) and facilitator-led team simulations ( n  = 266) were conducted during the first year. Clinical burden per HCW did not affect the frequency of NNL skills training at the health facility level ( r  = −0.16, p  = .40) nor facilitator-led team simulations. …”
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Inclusion of diabetic retinopathy screening strategies in national-level diabetes care planning in low-income and middle-income settings: protocol for a scoping review by Tunde Peto, Nathan Congdon, Katie Curran, Prabhath Piyasena, Lisa Duke, Belma Malanda

“…Introduction The diabetes mellitus (DM) epidemic is a major public health concern globally, with the highest-burden in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). …”
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Involvement of a 1-Cys peroxiredoxin in bacterial virulence. by Gilberto Hideo Kaihami, José Roberto Fogaça de Almeida, Suelen Silvana dos Santos, Luis Eduardo Soares Netto, Sandro Rogério de Almeida, Regina Lúcia Baldini

“…In an acute pneumonia model, mice infected with the mutant strains presented higher cytokine release in the lungs and increased activated neutrophil recruitment, with reduced bacterial burden and improved survival rates compared to mice infected with the wild-type bacteria. …”
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Clinical Characteristics and Mortality-Associated Factors in Trauma Patients Undergoing Permanent Versus Temporary Tracheostomy by Ahmad K. Alnemare

“…<b>Results:</b> Analysis of the total cohort revealed that patients with tracheostomy demonstrated high rates of severe injuries (75.2%) and a notable comorbidity burden, including cardiovascular disorders (4.0%) and blood disorders (5.8%). …”
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Persistence of the Immune Response to an Intramuscular Bivalent (GI.1/GII.4) Norovirus Vaccine in Adults by Geert Leroux-Roels, Robert L. Atmar, Jakob P. Cramer, Ian Escudero, Astrid Borkowski

“…Background: Major global economic and health burdens due to norovirus gastroenteritis could be addressed by an effective vaccine. …”
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Understanding Patterns of the Gut Microbiome May Contribute to the Early Detection and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review by Natalia G. Bednarska, Asta Kristine Håberg

“…The rising burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing global public health problem, particularly prominent in developing countries. …”
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