In-House Fabrication and Validation of 3D-Printed Custom-Made Medical Devices for Planning and Simulation of Peripheral Endovascular Therapies by Arianna Mersanne, Ruben Foresti, Chiara Martini, Cristina Caffarra Malvezzi, Giulia Rossi, Anna Fornasari, Massimo De Filippo, Antonio Freyrie, Paolo Perini

“…<b>Results:</b> Each model took approximately 21.5 h to fabricate, costing €140 for flexible and €165 for rigid materials. …”
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Exploring transversal competencies in engineering students through international experiences by Guillermo M. Chans, Guillermo M. Chans, Ana Paula Valle-Arce, Salvador Salas-Maxemín, Patricia Caratozzolo, Patricia Caratozzolo, Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga, Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga

“…These findings suggest areas for improvement within the Tec21 model, emphasizing the need to cultivate individuals aware of their societal impact and proficient in applying technological tools effectively.…”
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Semi-field experiments reveal contrasted predation and movement patterns of aquatic macroinvertebrate predators of Anopheles gambiae larvae by Hudson Onen, Emmanuel W. Kaindoa, Joel Nkya, Alex Limwagu, Martha A. Kaddumukasa, Fredros O. Okumu, Jonathan K. Kayondo, Anne M. Akol, Frédéric Tripet

“…It also confirms the ability of these predators to significantly reduce An. gambiae larval densities in aquatic habitats, thus their potential for consideration as additional biocontrol tools for mosquito population reduction.…”
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INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION AND HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION: an exploratory investigation into the challenges and opportunities for rehabilitation professionals. by Simone Sottana, Andrea Vianello, Matteo Tognin, Deborah Mazzarotto, Marco Ceccato, Daria Visintin, Riccardo Martignon, Francesca Magaton Rizzi, Noemi Pasquon, Lucia Savietto

“…Aim: The aim of this study is to fill this gap by exploring the perception of interprofessional collaboration among healthcare professionals, identifying barriers and facilitators to effective collaboration and assessing the impact of education on team working provided for in the interprofessional model of care. Tools and Methods: The shared experiences of a cohort of professionals from the University of Padua were analyzed utilizing qualitative methodologies, specifically Focus Groups and Grounded Theory. …”
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Sustainable foam glass property prediction using machine learning: A comprehensive comparison of predictive methods and techniques by Mohamed Abdellatief, Leong Sing Wong, Norashidah Md Din, Ali Najah Ahmed, Abba Musa Hassan, Zainah Ibrahim, G. Murali, Kim Hung Mo, Ahmed El-Shafie

“…These findings enable the optimization of FG production by providing reliable tools for predicting and controlling porosity and CS, reducing material waste, enhancing product quality, and streamlining manufacturing processes. …”
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Informatics Consideration on the Hierarchical System of Rare Diseases Clinical Care in China by GONG Mengchun, GUO Yanying, ZHENG Xihong, FAN Junkang, LIU Peng, NIU Ling, YANG Yining, ZOU Xiaoguang

“…It integrates and optimizes auxiliary diagnostic tools, promotes the rapid dissemination of rare disease diagnosis and treatment experiences to the grassroots, enhances the information construction level of the hierarchical diagnosis and treatment system, and endeavors to address the practical predicament of weak diagnosis and treatment capabilities of rare diseases in grassroots medical institutions. …”
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Incorporating stand parameters in nonlinear height-diameter mixed-effects model for uneven-aged Larix gmelinii forests by Muhammad Junaid Ismail, Tika Ram Poudel, Akber Ali, Lingbo Dong

“…These advancements provide forest authorities with enhanced tools for supporting sustainable forest management.…”
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Advancing soil-structure interaction (SSI): a comprehensive review of current practices, challenges, and future directions by Imtiyaz Akbar Najar, Raudhah Ahmadi, Akeem Gbenga Amuda, Raghad Mourad, Neveen El Bendary, Idawati Ismail, Nabilah Abu Bakar, Shanshan Tang

“…Additionally, the review discusses recent innovations, including the application of machine learning and advanced computational tools, and their potential to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of SSI analysis. …”
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Changes in Phenylacetylglutamine Levels Provide Add-On Value in Risk Stratification of Hypertensive Patients: A Longitudinal Cohort Study by Xuan Xu, Lixin Jia, Bokang Qiao, Yanyan Gong, Shan Gao, Yuan Wang, Jie Du

“…Current risk stratification tools may underestimate the presence of metabolites in hypertension and thereby risk of MACEs. …”
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No correlation between thrombin generation and emicizumab levels: implications for monitoring emicizumab therapy by Konrad van der Zwet, Mark Roest, Dana Huskens, Roger E.G. Schutgens, Lize F.D. van Vulpen, Kathelijn Fischer, Rolf T. Urbanus

“…Although emicizumab levels can be measured, tools for estimating the hemostatic efficacy of emicizumab are lacking. …”
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Comparison of the dimensional accuracy of two polyvinyl siloxane putty-wash techniques and digital impressions for single implants adjacent to tooth crown preparations by Hamidreza Rajati Haghi, Hossein Dashti, Saeid Sabzevari, Amineh Khoshbakhti, Alireza Dankoub

“…The two-step putty-wash method offers a reliable alternative when digital tools are unavailable.…”
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To study efficacy of foot temperature monitoring and footprint study in preventing diabetic foot ulcer in type 2 diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy by Manjunath Ashok Kolachi, Sudhir Kumar, Albail Singh Yadav, Mandavi Agarwal

“…Conclusion: Foot temperature monitoring and footprint analysis are effective tools for predicting DFU development in diabetic neuropathy patients. …”
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Unveiling the prognostic value of ARID3A in breast cancer through bioinformatic analysis by Wen-Run Cai, Xu-Gang Sun, Yue Yu, Xin Wang, Xu-Chen Cao, Xiao-Feng Liu

“…Clinical prognostic parameters and survival data were examined through bioinformatics tools, including GEPIA, Bc-GenExMiner, and BEST. …”
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A Novel Point-of-Care Prediction Model for Steatotic Liver Disease: Expected Role of Mass Screening in the Global Obesity Crisis by Jeayeon Park, Goh Eun Chung, Yoosoo Chang, So Eun Kim, Won Sohn, Seungho Ryu, Yunmi Ko, Youngsu Park, Moon Haeng Hur, Yun Bin Lee, Eun Ju Cho, Jeong-Hoon Lee, Su Jong Yu, Jung-Hwan Yoon, Yoon Jun Kim

“…Conclusions: As our three novel SLD prediction models are cost-effective, noninvasive, and accessible, they could serve as validated clinical tools for mass screening of SLD.…”
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Exploring manual therapy in the management of irritable bowel syndrome in adults: A scoping review by Natalia Płóciennik-Korycka, Sara Maria Pani, Bogumiła Bruc, Paolo Contu, Magdalena Wrzesińska

“…Study quality was assessed using The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Study Quality Assessment Tools. The protocol for this review was registered with the Open Science Framework and is available at https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/QN4WU. …”
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Therapeutic target genes and regulatory networks of gallic acid in cervical cancer by Zhixi You, Ye Lei, Yongkang Yang, Zhihui Zhou, Xu Chao, Keyi Ju, Songyi Wang, Yuanyuan Li, Yuanyuan Li

“…Furthermore, the upstream microRNA (miRNA), long noncoding RNA (lncRNA), and circular RNA (circRNA) of the candidate genes were predicted using the online tools of MirDIP, TarBase, and ENCORI. Finally, the regulatory network was constructed using Cytoscape software.ResultsCC cells are significantly inhibited by GA. …”
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Delirium Management Quality Improvement Project to Improve Awareness and Screening in a Medical ICU by Hirsh Makhija, Kyle Digrande, Omar Awan, Russell G. Buhr, Rajan Saggar, Victoria Ramirez, Rainbow Tarumoto, Janelle M. Fine, Atul Malhotra, Dale M. Needham, Jennifer L. Martin, Biren B. Kamdar

“…Despite availability for over 20 years of validated delirium screening tools such as the Confusion Assessment Method in the ICU (CAM-ICU), feasible and rigorous educational efforts continue to be needed to address persistent delirium standard-of-care practice gaps. …”
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Salivary proteomics profiling reveals potential biomarkers for chronic kidney disease: a pilot study by Bianca Uliana Picolo, Nathália Rabello Silva, Mário Machado Martins, Hebréia Oliveira Almeida-Souza, Letícia Cristina Machado de Sousa, Richard Costa Polveiro, Luiz Ricardo Goulart Filho, Robinson Sabino-Silva, Vivian Alonso-Goulart, Luciana Saraiva da Silva

“…IntroductionChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health problem, and the absence of reliable and accurate diagnostic and monitoring tools contributes to delayed treatment, impacting patients’ quality of life and increasing treatment costs in public health. …”
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A comparison of development methods used to define portion sizes in food-based dietary guidelines around the world by Fanny Salesse, Fanny Salesse, Alison L. Eldridge, Tsz Ning Mak, Eileen R. Gibney, Eileen R. Gibney

“…IntroductionFood-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) are essential public health tools for delivering dietary recommendations, and generally include guidance on portion sizes. …”
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Complications of Estimating Hatchery Introgression in the Face of Rapid Divergence: A Case Study in Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) by Bradley Erdman, Wesley Larson, Matthew G. Mitro, Joanna D. T. Griffin, David Rowe, Justin Haglund, Kirk Olson, Michael T. Kinnison

“…Fortunately, genetic and genomic tools have allowed researchers to investigate these questions, often through the use of clustering or assignment approaches that are predicated on identifiable and consistent divergence between native populations and hatchery sources. …”
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