Magnitude of urban malaria and its associated risk factors in Damboya town, Kambata zone, Central Ethiopia by Biruk Mulachew, Temesgen Bezuayehu, Solomon Asnake

“…The strength of the association was determined by computing Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) at Malaria is one of the most vital leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries particularly in Sub Saharan Africa (Bugssa and Tedla, 2020). …”
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Eligibility for faricimab in a real-world diabetic macular oedema population: a cross-sectional study by Helena Norberg, Inger Westborg, Ayat Al-Najjar

“…Further research into the safety profile of faricimab in clinical settings is necessary, along with the consideration of additional eligibility criteria when implementing faricimab in ophthalmology practice.…”
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Experimental study on the effect of ion transmission mode on the calcium leaching rate of cementitious materials by Shihao An, Chunmeng Jiang, Shuangxi Li, Chong Shi

“…The mass loss rate, leaching depth, and compressive strength loss rate of the three cement specimen types were specifically measured. In addition, XRD, MIP, and SEM assessments were used to observe and analyze the changes in the phase composition, pore structure, and microscopic morphology of the various types of specimens before and after calcium leaching. …”
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Exploring the Link between Financial Reporting Models and Earnings Characteristics among Tehran Stock Exchange Listed Companies by Roya Amiri, Ali Ashtab, Mahdi Heydari

“…ResultsThe findings of this study indicate that the net assets approach negatively impacts the quality of accruals, positively influences income smoothing, negatively affects earnings predictability, and does not impact earnings sustainability. Additionally, the results obtained indicate that the transactional approach positively affects the quality of accruals, has no effect on income smoothing or earnings predictability, and negatively impacts earnings sustainability. …”
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Hubungan Pemberian Makanan Pendamping Asi (MP-ASI) dengan Status Gizi Anak Usia 1-3 Tahun di Kota Padang Tahun 2012 by Mahaputri Ulva Lestari, Gustina Lubis, Dian Pertiwi

“…Penelitian ini merupakan studi cross sectional yang dilaksanakan pada bulan Mei-November 2012 pada anak usia 1-3 tahun yang berdomisili di Kota Padang. Pengumpulan data karakteristik responden, usia pemberian MP-ASI, dan jenis MP-ASI dilakukan dengan wawancara terpimpin. …”
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Lightweight Detection and Counting of Maize Tassels in UAV RGB Images by Hang Yang, Jiaji Wu, Yi Lu, Yuning Huang, Pinwei Yang, Yurong Qian

“…DLMNet features: (1) an efficient channel and spatial attention mechanism (ECSA) that suppresses high sunlight reflection noise and enhances details under low sunlight conditions, and (2) a dynamic feature fusion module (DFFM) that improves tassel recognition through dynamic fusion of shallow and deep features. In addition, we built a maize tassel detection and counting dataset (MTDC-VS) with various sunlight conditions (low, normal, and high sunlight), containing 22,997 real maize tassel targets. …”
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Association of alcohol abstinence with risk of hyperuricemia in rural Chinese adults: the Henan Rural Cohort Study by Xiaokang Dong, Lulu Zhang, Ning Kang, Huanxiang Zhang, Wei Liao, Xiaotian Liu, Pengling Liu, Lei Yin, Chongjian Wang

“…Furthermore, the aORs (95%CIs) for those former drinkers with < 5, 6–10 and ≥ 11 years abstinence duration were 0.868 (0.693, 1.086), 0.753 (0.519, 1.092) and 0.717 (0.517, 0.990), respectively. In addition, the risk of HUA decreased with the increasing years of abstinence duration (P for trend < 0.050) and negative linear dose-response associations were observed. …”
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A Novel Nomogram for Predicting the Risk of Pneumonia After Intracerebral Hemorrhage by Sun Y, Zhang L, Huang B, He Q, Hu B

“…The clinical value of the model is assessed by means of Decision Curve Analysis. In addition, we validated other models with this cohort, which showed that our model had better discrimination. …”
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A cell-based model to study mechanisms of endothelial-dependent thrombin generation in response to inflammation and its modulation by hydroxychloroquine by Deepa J. Arachchillage, Golzar Mobayen, Mike Laffan, Anna M. Randi, Josefin Ahnström, Charis Pericleous

“…Results: Endothelial stimulation with TNF-α or IL-1β caused ECs to trigger TG without the addition of exogenous TF, with higher TG observed after 6 hours of stimulation than 24 hours. …”
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Navigating Patient Satisfaction: A Qualitative Insight into Healthcare Delivery during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Shazina Saeed, Manmohan Singhal, Mohd Shannawaz, Mandeep Kumar Arora

“…These changes, while ensuring continuity of care, posed unique challenges, including accessibility, technological adaptation and the maintenance of the quality of patient interactions. In addition, healthcare facilities faced immense strain due to resource allocation, workforce shortages and heightened safety protocols. …”
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Clinical characteristics and prognosis of children with culture-negative osteoarticular infections: a meta-analysis based on cohort studies by Xingguang Chen, Jue Liu, Mingfeng Xue, Ting Zhuang, Feng Yao, Jialing Lu, Xiaodong Wang

“…In addition, there were no significant differences in gender, age, race, trauma history, patient delay, antibiotic usage before admission or clinical symptoms between the two groups. …”
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Effects of exercise training on the nigrostriatal glutamatergic pathway and receptor interactions in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review by Shahid Ishaq, Iqbal Ali Shah, Shin-Da Lee, Shin-Da Lee, Bor-Tsang Wu

“…It also downregulated mGluR5 and modulated the α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA) receptor subunits: GluA1 was downregulated, inhibiting long-term potentiation, while GluA2 and GluA3 were upregulated in the nigrostriatal pathway in PD animal models. In addition, the exercise training downregulated the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, Arc, Cav1.3, CaMKII, and p-CaMKII in the nigrostriatal pathway in PD animal models.ConclusionExercise training exerted a neuroprotective effect on the glutamatergic pathway in Parkinson’s disease (PD) animal models by limiting excess glutamate in the synaptic cleft. …”
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The development and pilot testing of a behavioral activation-based treatment for depressed mood and multiple health behavior change in patients with recent acute coronary syndrome. by Emily C Gathright, Katherine Diaz Vickery, Woubeshet Ayenew, Matthew C Whited, Melissa Adkins-Hempel, Michelle Chrastek, Jill K Carter, Rochelle K Rosen, Wen-Chih Wu, Andrew M Busch

“…Third, an expert panel was convened to elicit additional manual refinements. Finally, patients with post-ACS depression and health behavior non-adherence were recruited to complete an open pilot trial to evaluate acceptability (Client Satisfaction Questionnaire [CSQ], exit interview) and treatment engagement (number of sessions attended; treatment completion was considered completion of 8 out of 10 possible sessions).…”
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The relation of MEFV gene variants to clinical phenotype and selected laboratory markers in Egyptian patients with familial Mediterranean fever by Hala T. El-Bassyouni, Ghada Nour Eldeen, Mona F. Sokkar, Mohamed B. Taher, Mohammed M. Sayed-Ahmed, Iman I. Salama, Hala M. Raslan

“…C-reactive protein, serum amyloid A (SAA) protein and vitamin D were measured using enzyme-linked immuno-sorbent assay technique, while erythrocyte sedimentation rate was measured by Westergren method. In addition, MEFV genetic variants were investigated using a real-time PCR genotyping assay and direct sequencing of exon 2 and exon 10 of the MEFV gene. …”
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A comprehensive investigation of Clerodendrum Infortunatum Linn. using LC-QTOF-MS/MS metabolomics as a promising anti-alzheimer candidate by Fatma Atef, Mostafa A. Abdelkawy, Basma M. Eltanany, Laura Pont, Ahmed M. Fayez, Mohamed F. Abdelhameed, Fernando Benavente, Inas Y. Younis, Asmaa M. Otify

“…To evaluate the cognitive effects, the methanol extract was orally administered at three doses (100, 200, and 400 mg/kg) to scopolamine-induced AD rats, and their cognitive functions were assessed using the novel object recognition test. Additionally, acetylcholinesterase enzyme activity, as well as the levels of acetylcholine, dopamine, noradrenaline, glutathione, malondialdehyde, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β, and amyloid-β in the rat hippocampus, were measured using ELISA, followed by histopathological evaluation. …”
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Integrated Analysis of Water Ice Detection in Erlanger Crater, Lunar North Pole: Insights from Chandrayaan-1 Mini-SAR and Chandrayaan-2 DFSAR Data by Chandani Sahu, Shashi Kumar, Himanshu Govil, Shovan Lal Chattoraj

“…The results reveal a correlation between the hybrid polarimetric models (m-delta, m-chi, and m-alpha) and fully polarimetric parameters (entropy, anisotropy, and alpha), suggesting that volume scattering predominates inside the crater walls, while surface and double bounce scattering are more prevalent in the right side of the crater wall and surrounding areas. Additionally, the analysis of the circular polarization ratio (CPR) from both datasets suggests the presence of water ice within and around the crater, as values greater than 1 were observed. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Procalcitonin for Bacterial Infection in Liver Failure: A Meta-Analysis by Xinchun He, Liang Chen, Haiou Chen, Yuqing Feng, Baining Zhu, Caixia Yang

“…Heterogeneity, pooled diagnostic odds ratio (DOR), pooled sensitivity, pooled specificity, pooled positive likelihood ratio, pooled negative likelihood ratio, the area under the summary receiver operating characteristic curve (SROC), and metaregression analysis were performed using Stata16.0 software. …”
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Predictive modeling to evaluate long-term treatment effectiveness of darvadstrocel in patients with complex perianal fistulas in Crohn’s disease by Chitra Karki, Gary Hantsbarger, Erika Turkstra, Elisabetta Fenu, Ken Genenz, Inmaculada Gilaberte, Julián Panés

“…Times to remission and relapse (clinical, and clinical plus patient-centric remission) were analyzed. Additionally, the proportion of patients in clinical and patient-centric remission was examined. …”
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Validation of a Portable Ionized Calcium Detection Device and Changes in the Ionized-to-Total-Calcium Ratio in the Blood of Postpartum Holstein Cows by Zhongming Cao, Yan Zhao, Bo Zhang, John P. Kastelic, Mengjie Hu, Jia Cheng, Mingchao Liu, Jian Gao

“…First, blood samples were collected from 246 cows within 3 days after calving, and whole-blood iCa concentrations were measured with a Horiba LAQUAtwin Ca-11C and Abbott i-STAT 1. In addition, 885 blood samples were collected from 102 dairy cows between calving and 9 days postpartum, with iCa concentrations measured using a Horiba LAQUAtwin Ca-11C and tCa concentrations determined by a fully automated biochemical analyzer. …”
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Validation of the REDS score in hospitalised patients who deteriorated and were admitted to the intensive care unit—a retrospective cohort study by Narani Sivayoham, Oliver Mason, Harriet O’Mara, Natasha Trenchard Turner, Katie Sysum, Georgina Wicks

“…The REDS score could be used in addition to the established NEWS2 score to risk-stratify hospitalised patients for mortality.…”
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