An assessment of the capacity and responsiveness of a national system to address the threat of invasive species: a systems approach by F. Williams, K. L. Constantine, A. A. Ali, T. W. Karanja, S. Kibet, E. K. Lingeera, G. Muthike, I. Rwomushana, J. Godwin, R. Day

“…The actors performed a self-assessment of the current system status and determined what is required to move towards more effective management of invasive species. Participants responded positively to the framework and process developed, which contributed to developing ownership and clear steps forward towards a more pro-active, rather than reactive, approach in the management of invasive species.…”
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A comparative filling materials study on microstructure and mechanical properties of welded joints of dissimilar Al–Mg–Si alloys using CMT-laser beam oscillation hybrid welding by H.Y. Shen, J.M. Yu, L. Wang, F. Vogel, C.J. Li, H. Nagaumi

“…In this study, turbulent flow dominates over previously proposed laminar flow, but a prolonged duration for complete solute mixing is still required, leading to the persistent presence of unmixed and partially mixed zones in the liquid weld pool before solidification. …”
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A pilot randomized controlled trial of the iPeer2Peer program in adolescents with sickle cell disease: A mixed method study by Lauren Kelenc, Brittany Wiles, Fareha Nishat, Chitra Lalloo, Anya Nair, Craig Eling, Melanie Kirby-Allen, Ewurabena Simpson, Roona Sinha, Richard Ward, William T. Zempsky, Sara Ahola Kohut, Jennifer N. Stinson

“…Results: Twenty-eight participants (14 intervention; 14 control) were randomized to the study (mean age: 14.8 ± 1.7 years; 57% female). …”
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Association between body mass index and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in young individuals: a nationwide population‑based cohort study by Chiwook Chung, Hajeong Kim, Kyu Na Lee, Dong Wook Shin, Sei Won Lee, Kyungdo Han

“…Using the Korean National Health Information Database, we screened individuals aged 20–39 years who participated in the national health examination between 2009 and 2012. …”
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Pre-existing atrial fibrillation and risk of arterial thromboembolism and death following pneumonia: a population-based cohort study by Reimar Wernich Thomsen, Christian Fynbo Christiansen, Bodil Steen Rasmussen, Lars Hvilsted Rasmussen, Jacob Gamst

“…Objectives To examine the effect of pre-existing atrial fibrillation (AF) and associated therapy on the risk of arterial thromboembolism (ATE) and death following pneumonia.Design, setting and participants Population-based cohort study (1997–2012) of 88 315 patients with first-time hospitalisation with pneumonia in Northern Denmark.Results Of the included patients (median age 73.4 years), 8880 (10.1%) had pre-existing AF. …”
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Cost–consequence analysis of COPD treatment according to NICE and GOLD recommendations compared with current clinical practice in the UK by Jennifer K Quint, Helene Vioix, Toby Capstick, Sue Langham, Jennifer Cook, Antony Wright, Shamika de Silva

“…Objectives The objective of this study was to model the clinical and economic impact of adapting current clinical practice in the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to treatment according to national and international guideline recommendations.Design Treatment mapping was undertaken to hypothetically redistribute patients from current clinical practice, representing actual prescribing patterns in the UK, to an alternative recommendation-based treatment scenario, representing prescribing in accordance with either National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance [NG115] or Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2020 strategy.Setting Primary care practices in the UK (1-year time horizon).Participants Adults with COPD undergoing long-acting inhaler maintenance therapy in the UK (N=1 067,531).Interventions Inhaler maintenance therapy.Outcome measures Costs and clinical outcomes (type of treatment, rates of moderate and/or severe exacerbations, and mild-to-moderate and/or severe pneumonia events) were modelled for the two alternative pathways.Results Compared with current clinical practice, treating patients according to NICE guidance resulted in an estimated annual reduction in expenditure of £46.9 million, and an estimated annual reduction in expenditure of over £43.7 million when patients were treated according to GOLD 2020 strategy. …”
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sCD40L Is Increased and Associated with the Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnant Women with Isolated TPOAb Positivity by Xinxin Chen, Qingyao Wang, Xiangguo Cong, Shuyi Jiang, Shuxiang Li, Qiong Shen, Lei Chen

“…Demographical and clinical data in early pregnancy were collected. A total of 123 participants underwent a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test in the second trimester. …”
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Dairy consumption and premature coronary artery disease onset: Iran premature coronary artery disease (IPAD) study insights by Noushin Mohammadifard, Ali Asadi, Ehsan Zarepur, Mohammad Hossein Paknahad, Alireza Khosravi, Razieh Hassannejad, Mohammad Kermani-Alghoraishi, Nizal Sarrafzadegan

“…The dairy intake of participants was assessed by a validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. …”
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The Effects of 1 mA tACS and tRNS on Children/Adolescents and Adults: Investigating Age and Sensitivity to Sham Stimulation by Maike Splittgerber, Jan Hendrik Suwelack, Navah Ester Kadish, Vera Moliadze

“…We included 15 children and adolescents (10–16 years) and 28 adults (20–30 years). Participants were stimulated four times with 20 Hz and 140 Hz tACS, tRNS, and sham stimulation (1 mA) for 10 minutes over the left M1HAND. …”
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Spatiotemporal Pattern Evolution in Global Green Trade Networks: Implications for Health Economics by Haiyan Zhou, Shaobin Wei, Xun Xi, Haitao Zhou, Hao Hu

“…By clarifying the global trade network of green products industry under the background of big health industry, it will help to deepen the understanding of the relationship between participating countries, promote the long-term and stable development of national health industry trade, provide the public with more safe and harmless products, better meet the global public’s health needs, and effectively enhance the sustainability of public health.…”
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Impact of the abolition of copayments on the GP-centred coordination of care in Bavaria, Germany: analysis of routinely collected claims data by Werner Maier, Antonius Schneider, Lars Schwettmann, Ewan Donnachie, Martin Tauscher, Roman Gerlach, Klaus Linde, Michaela Olm

“…Therefore, time series analyses covering 24 quarters were performed.Setting Primary care in Bavaria, Germany.Participants All statutorily insured patients in Bavaria, aged ≥18 years, with at least one ambulatory specialist contact between 2011 and 2016.Primary and secondary outcome measures Primary outcome was the percentage of patients with GP-coordinated care (every regular specialist consultation within a quarter was preceded by a GP referral). …”
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Robust Trading Decision-Making Model for Demand-Side Resource Aggregators Considering Multi-Objective Cluster Aggregation Optimization by Fei Liu, Shaokang Qi, Shibin Wang, Xu Tian, Liantao Liu, Xue Zhao

“…However, the response capability of demand-side resources is decentralized and fluctuating, which makes it difficult for them to effectively participate in power market trading. Therefore, this paper proposes a robust transaction decision model for demand-side resource aggregators considering multi-objective clustering aggregation optimization. …”
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Thermal ablation enhances immunotherapeutic effect of IP-001 on orthotopic liver cancer in a rat model by Yan Li, Samuel S.K. Lam, Chun Fung Wong, Tomas Hode, David Anderson, Robert C.G. Martin

“…IP-001, a synthesized molecule, is created by attaching galactose molecules to the free amino groups of partially deacetylated glucosamine polymers. As a member of a new class of polycationic immunoadjuvants that activate multiple immune response pathways, IP-001 can both sequester ablation‐released tumor antigens in situ and independently recruit and stimulate antigen presenting cells (APCs) to induce a potent tumor-specific Th1 type T cell response.Methods An orthotopic HCC rat model is established by implantation of 5 × 106 N1-S1 cells into the left lobe of liver. …”
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Men’s views on factors contributing to their poor health-seeking behaviour in Limpopo Province, South Africa by Lazarros Chavalala, Tsakani Rachel Lebese, Lufuno Makhado

“…Results Self-medication, fear of knowing own health status, peer and community elders’ influence, stigma, and masculinity beliefs were among the reasons participants avoided utilizing health services. Educational and health promotional campaigns, challenging societal norms, and employing more nurses were suggested as strategies to improve men’s health-seeking behaviour. …”
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Evaluation of an oral health education training program for kindergarten teachers by Joanna Cheuk Yan Hui, Joanna Cheuk Yan Hui, Chun Hung Chu, Jieyi Chen, Jieyi Chen

“…The training comprised a lecture and a group discussion among six to eight teachers facilitated by trained dentists. The participating teachers were invited to complete an online questionnaire after the training. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence algorithms to predict remove all macroscopic disease and survival rate after complete surgical cytoreduction in patients with ovarian... by Somayyeh Noei Teymoordash, Hoda Zendehdel, Ali Reza Norouzi, Mahdis Kashian

“…Results Ten studies (3460 participants) were included. The pooled estimate of 3 studies showed that the accuracy of AI for predicting OS was (Mean: 69.64%, CI 95%:66.50, 72.78%, I2:0%). …”
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Perioperative management for people with chronic kidney disease receiving dialysis undergoing major surgery: a protocol for a scoping review by Paul E Ronksley, Matthew James, Janine F Farragher, Brenda R Hemmelgarn, Shannon M Ruzycki, Maoliosa Donald, Tyrone G Harrison, Connor O'Rielly, Deirdre McCaughey, Kelly B Zarnke

“…We will extract and narratively report study, participant and intervention details. This will include a summary table outlining the strategies employed, organised into post hoc developed perioperative domains.Ethics and dissemination Ethical considerations do not apply to this scoping review. …”
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Spatial sorting and selection within urban agglomerations: a tripartite evolutionary game model approach by Yunsheng Zhang, Shuting Wang, Ruomeng Zhou

“…The model simulates firms’ strategic choices-whether to enter or avoid central cities-under varying initial conditions, such as participation willingness, skill disparities, and urban costs. …”
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Association between pan-immune-inflammation value and coronary heart disease in elderly population: a cross-sectional study by Ruicong Ma, Jinyi Ren, Xianmei Chen, Xia Li, Ying Zhao, Yanchun Ding

“…Our objective is to explore the connection between PIV and CHD especially in elderly people, as well as the diagnostic value of PIV combined with controlling nutritional status (COUNT) score for CHD.MethodsParticipants eligible for the study were sourced from NHANES data from 1999 to 2018. …”
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Holy Basil (<i>Ocimum sanctum</i> L.) Flower and Fenofibrate Improve Lipid Profiles in Rats with Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD): The Role of Choli... by Siraphat Taesuwan, Jakkapong Inchai, Konpong Boonyingsathit, Chanika Chimkerd, Kunchit Judprasong, Pornchai Rachtanapun, Chatchai Muanprasat, Chutima S. Vaddhanaphuti

“…The benefits of fenofibrate are partially mediated by choline/one-carbon metabolism, while those of OSLY are not mediated by this pathway. …”
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