A modified screening protocol for ARDS in patients with respiratory support based on SpO2 and FiO2: A single-center prospective, observational study by Yan Xia, Qiancheng Xu, Zhiyuan Guo, Huijuan Zhang, Yingya Cao, Yupeng Qi, Qun Chen, Weihua Lu

“…Among them, 161 patients were used to establish the model, and 180 patients were used to verify the validity of the model. …”
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Association of sexual performance and intimacy with satisfaction in life in head and neck cancer patients: A review by Ananya Arora, Ravindra Singh, Khushi Malik, Unnati Kestwal

“…We used electronic databases and search engines such as PubMed, PsycINFO, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate, using key terms such as ''head and neck cancer,'' ''sexual performance,'' ''life satisfaction,'' ''intimacy,'' and ''oral cancer'' to identify relevant studies. …”
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Temporal changes in Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection across three areas of varying malaria transmission intensities in Uganda by Alex Mwesigwa, Steven M. Kiwuwa, Benson Musinguzi, Hakiim Kawalya, James Davis Katumba, Andrew Baguma, Irene M. Mutuku, Ismail Abiola Adebayo, Samuel L. Nsobya, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Joan N. Kalyango, Charles Karamagi, Joaniter I. Nankabirwa

“…Statistical comparisons were made using the Kruskal–Wallis test, and temporal trends were analyzed using the Jonckheere–Terpstra test, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. …”
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Assessment of myocardial deformation by CMR tissue tracking reveals left ventricular subclinical myocardial dysfunction in patients with gynecologic cancer undergoing chemotherapy by Kai Tao, Kai Tao, Lu Ye, Yan-Jia-Ni Xu, Yan-Jia-Ni Xu, Meng-Xi Yang, Ru-Tie Yin, Qing-Li Li, Xiao-Juan Lin, Ke-Min Li, Liang Song, Yu Ma, Lan Zhong, Ying Hu, Hua-Yan Xu, Dan-Qing Wang, Ying-Kun Guo

“…This study aimed to assess left ventricular (LV) myocardial deformation in patients with gynecologic cancer undergoing chemotherapy and to investigate the association between myocardial deformation and chemotherapy factors.MethodsCardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) was performed to assess LV deformation parameters using CMR tissue tracking based on cine images. Serum myocardial injury biomarker were measured. …”
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Academician V. H. Serheiev – Control System Designer, Founder of the Scientific and Design School, Honored Citizen of Kharkiv (on His 110th Birthday) by Elena Tverytnykova, Olena Voitiuk

“…The article features innovative solutions implemented under Serheiev’s leadership during the creation of the Energia launch vehicle, supply vehicles of the Almaz space rocket system and target orbital modules of the Saliut and Myr space stations, and international launch vehicles Dnipro, Rokit and Strila. …”
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Study on Anaerobic Digestion and the Treatment of Livestock and Poultry Waste Liquid by Nanoparticles and Antibiotics in the Context of Carbon Neutrality and Microbial Ecosystems by Xiaofei Zhen, Han Zhan, Ke Li, Ruonan Jiao, Lei Feng, Tie Du

“…Based on the above background, a self-designed system for testing the anaerobic digestion potential of methane was used in this study using chicken manure. Based on the single pollutant stresses of nano-Fe₂O₃, nano-C₆₀, enrofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole, and hygromycin, the effects of different pollutants under independent stresses on methane production and the changes in the performance of the anaerobic digestion system for gas production were investigated. …”
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Comparison of safety and effectiveness of medical adhesive and metal spring coil in preoperative localization of peripheral pulmonary nodules by Yifei Wang, Zhenhua Yue, Xiaoqian Shi, Guozhan Xia, Linlin Qin, Qi Sun, Yiling Huang, Rong Chen, Xuewei Zhao, Mingdong Wang

“…There are many methods for locating pulmonary nodules in clinical practice, but there are currently few research reports on the value of medical adhesive localization.ObjectiveTo compare the clinical value of two positioning methods, medical adhesive and metal spring coil, in the preoperative application of VATS through retrospective analysis.MethodsA total of 288 patients who underwent thoracoscopic surgery in our hospital from January 2021 to June 2024 due to the discovery of solitary pulmonary nodules during chest CT examination were included in this study. …”
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Productivity and socioeconomic sustainability of Bubalus bubalis in the western lowlands of Venezuela by Carlos Alberto Calles Navas, Verena Torres Cardenas

“…Upon inputting random values, internal rates of return (IRR) were obtained for a ten-year projection horizon and, comparing both type of livestock herds: the bubaline herd was more productive, as shown by a higher IRR in the year 2022 (IRR=35%), than the cattle herd (IRR=10%) during the same period. After statistically processing those resulted with a positive sign, by comparing means through Student’s t-tests for independent samples, using the SPSS statistical package: it was verified that the annual positive IRR results obtained are statistically and probabilistically valid with bilateral significance levels p <0.05 and p < 0.01 of admissible errors respectively, indicating that there are significant differences between the means. …”
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Genetic Fuzzy System untuk Klasifikasi Tutupan Lahan Berdasarkan Foto Udara Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) by Budi Darma Setiawan, Alfi Nur Rusydi

“…The process consists of two stages, namely the training process, to find good fuzzy rules, and then proceed with tuning processes, namely the process of shifting the value constraints on the membership function of the fuzzy set used. …”
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Adherence and efficacy outcomes in young Australians with suicidal ideation using a self-management app and digital engagement strategy compared with a sham app: a three-arm randomised controlled trialResearch in context by Michelle Torok, Lauren McGillivray, Daniel Z.Q. Gan, Jin Han, Sarah Hetrick, Quincy J.J. Wong

“…All data was analysed using intention-to-treat. This trial was registered at anzctr.org.au, trial number: ACTRN12621001247864. …”
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Study on the correlation between microstructural evolution and hydrogen storage properties in hyper-eutectic Mg-xNi (x = 15, 20, 25) alloys by So Jin Jung, Seok Su Sohn, Da Hye Lee, Won-Seok Ko, Tae Jun Ha, Ryun-Ho Kwak, Byeong-Chan Suh, Young Min Kim, Hyung-Ki Park

“…Mg-xNi (x = 15, 20, 25 (at%)) alloys were prepared using vacuum induction melting. These alloys consisted of a primary Mg2Ni phase and an Mg–Mg2Ni lamellar structure, with the proportion of the primary Mg2Ni phase increasing as the Ni content rose. …”
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Exploring dental students' knowledge on oral cancer prevention: a cross-sectional study in Moldova, Armenia, and Belarus by Olga Golburean, Diana Uncuta, Gayane Manrikyan, Natalia Shakavets, Izabella Vardanyan, Marina Markaryan, Ferda Özkaya, Daniela-Elena Costea, Tarig Al-Hadi Osman

“…Data collection took place during the period May to September 2019. Association between different categorical variables was investigated using Chi-squared test. …”
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Causal Effects of Sleep Traits on Angina Pectoris: Mediation by Cardiovascular Risk Factors by Zeng C, Ke Y, Li H, Zhang C, Chen J, Chen M

“…Our study aims to declare the causality of sleep traits on AP by Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses.Methods: Genome-wide association study (GWAS) data of sleep traits (sleep duration, insomnia, nap during day, chronotype, getting up in morning, narcolepsy, snoring) were obtained from the UK Biobank. …”
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Prevalence, predisposing factors, and turnover intention related to low back pain among health workers in Accra, Ghana. by Philip Apraku Tawiah, Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong, Paul Okyere, Geoffrey Adu-Fosu, Mary Eyram Ashinyo

“…STATA 15 software was used for analysis. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the factors associated with LBP at a p < 0.05.…”
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Assessment of complications in adjacent natural teeth compared to contralateral teeth in single posterior implant cases by Naama Fridenberg, Nirit Tagger-Green, Matanel Katz, Shifra Levartovsky

“…We evaluated adjacent natural teeth for four potential complications: primary caries, secondary caries, tooth cracks or fractures, and tooth mobility. …”
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Characterising COVID-19 empirical research production in Latin America and the Caribbean: A scoping review. by Cristián Mansilla, Cristian A Herrera, Laura Boeira, Andrea Yearwood, Analia S Lopez, Luis E Colunga-Lozano, Eva Brocard, Tatiana Villacres, Marcela Vélez, Gabriel Di Paolantonio, Ludovic Reveiz

“…The methodologies most used were cross-sectional studies (34.7%), simulation models (17.5%) and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) (13.6%). …”
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Effects of nurse-home visiting on intimate partner violence and maternal income, mental health and self-efficacy by 24 months postpartum: a randomised controlled trial (British Col... by Susan Jack, Charlotte Waddell, Michael Boyle, Harriet MacMillan, Yufei Zheng, Hui Xie, Colleen Varcoe, Amiram Gafni, Andrea Gonzalez, Debbie Sheehan, Lil Tonmyr, Ronald Barr, Lenora Marcellus, Nicole L A Catherine

“…Researchers were naïve to allocation.Setting 26 local health areas across four of five BC regional health authorities.Participants 739 young (&lt;25 years), first-time mothers (enrolled &lt;28 weeks gestation), experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage.Intervention Public health nurses with NFP education offered home visits (up to 64) during pregnancy and until children’s second birthday plus existing services on offer in BC.Outcome measures Prespecified exploratory outcomes included exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV), income (annual from employment) and not in education, employment or training (NEET) by 24 months postpartum, and psychological distress and self-efficacy across five time points (34–36 weeks gestation, 2, 10, 18 and 24 months postpartum).Results A total of 739 participants were randomised (368 NFP, 371 comparison) and analysed via an intention-to-treat analysis. …”
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Risk Factors for Stress Fractures in Female Runners: Results of a Survey by Therese E Johnston, Allison E Jakavick, Caroline A Mancuso, Kathleen C McGee, Lily Wei, Morgan L Wright, Jeremy Close, Ayako Shimada, Benjamin E Leiby

“…Data were compared between groups using t-tests, chi-square tests, or Fisher’s exact tests. …”
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CHANGE IN TESTOSTERONE LEVELS IN ENDOSCOPIC OPERATIONS ON THE PROSTATE GLAND by E. A. Efremov, S. Yu. Shekhovtsov, D. S. Merinov, A. O. Butov, Yu. V. Kastrikin, T. I. Garaev

“…The level of free testosterone was calculated from the nomogram of Vermeulen, also testing was carried out using questionnaires AMS and IIEF-5.Results. The decrease in the level of testosterone as a result of the operation was noted in all patients. …”
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Have gender and ethnic disparities in ophthalmology disappeared? Insights from a workforce-based study in Israel (2006–2021) by Asaf Israeli, Eytan Z. Blumenthal, Achia Nemet, Shiri Zayit-Soudry, Hadas Pizem, Eedy Mezer

“…Methods Cross-sectional, workforce-based study using data retrieved from the Israeli Ministry of Health. …”
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