Generalized linear modeling of HCV infection among medical waste handlers in Sidama region, Ethiopia by Birhanu Betela Warssamo

“…The GLM showed that exposure to blood (OR = 8.26; 95% CI = 1.878–10.925; P = 0.037), multiple sexual partners (AOR = 3.63; 95% CI = 2.751–5.808; P = 0.001), sharp injury (AOR = 2.77; 95% CI = 2.327–3.173; P = 0.036), not using personal protective equipment (AOR = 0.77; 95% CI = 0.032–0.937; P = 0.001), contact with jaundiced patient (AOR = 3.65; 95% CI = 1.093–4.368; P = 0.0048) and unprotected sex (AOR = 11.91; 95% CI = 5.847–16.854; P = 0.001) remained statistically significantly associated with HCV positivity.ConclusionsThe study revealed that there was a high prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among waste handlers in Sidama region, Ethiopia. …”
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Desarrollo de un dispositivo para monitoreo en la línea del proceso de coagulación de la leche by O.A. SBODIO, E.D.A. MARTÍNEZ, E.J. TERCERO, M.J.J. DIDIER, G.R. REVELLI

“…El instrumento está compuesto por un calefactor/sensor de platino, un sensor de temperatura por termoresistencia de platino, un electrodo de pH, una fuente de corriente continua constante, un sistema de adquisición de señales analógicas ligado a un programa de aplicación desarrollado que corre sobre un or- denador personal. El calefactor/sensor se construyó con un alambre de platino de 0,025 mm de diámetro, bobinado alrededor de una base cerámica cilíndrica y embebida en una termovaina protectora, lo cual permite monitorizar los cambios físicos de la leche. …”
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Assessment of Risk Factors for Fractures in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes over 60 Years Old: A Cross-Sectional Study from Northeast China by Yan Guo, Yingfang Wang, Feng Chen, Jiabei Wang, Difei Wang

“…The results revealed that a total of 201 elderly persons (5.8%), with an average age of 70.05±6.54 years, suffered from a history of fragility fractures, which affected more females (74.6%) than males (p=0.001). …”
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Direct and Indirect Protection with Pediatric Quadrivalent Live-Attenuated Influenza Vaccination in Europe Estimated by a Dynamic Transmission Model by Laetitia Gerlier, Judith Hackett, Richard Lawson, Sofia Dos Santos Mendes, Catherine Weil-Olivier, Markus Schwehm, Martin Eichner

“…Symptomatic cases cumulated over 10 years were calculated per 100 000 person-years. One-way sensitivity analyses were conducted on QLAIV efficacy in 7–17 year-olds (59% instead of 80%), durations of natural (±3 years; base case: 6, 12 years for influenza A, B respectively) and QLAIV vaccine-induced immunity (100% immunity loss after 1 season; base case: 30%), and R0 (+/-10% around all-year average value). …”
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A systematic analysis of the contribution of genetics to multimorbidity and comparisons with primary care dataResearch in context by Olivia Murrin, Ninon Mounier, Bethany Voller, Linus Tata, Carlos Gallego-Moll, Albert Roso-Llorach, Lucía A. Carrasco-Ribelles, Chris Fox, Louise M. Allan, Ruby M. Woodward, Xiaoran Liang, Jose M. Valderas, Sara M. Khalid, Frank Dudbridge, Sally E. Lamb, Mary Mancini, Leon Farmer, Kate Boddy, Jack Bowden, David Melzer, Timothy M. Frayling, Jane A.H. Masoli, Luke C. Pilling, Concepción Violán, João Delgado

“…Summary: Background: Multimorbidity, the presence of two or more conditions in one person, is common but studies are often limited to observational data and single datasets. …”
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Interaction of genetics risk score and fatty acids quality indices on healthy and unhealthy obesity phenotype by Niloufar Rasaei, Seyedeh Fatemeh Fatemi, Fatemeh Gholami, Mahsa Samadi, Mohammad Keshavarz Mohammadian, Elnaz Daneshzad, Khadijeh Mirzaei

“…Conclusion This study highlights the importance of personalized nutrition and recommends further study of widely varying fat intake based on the findings on gene-N6/N3 PUFA interactions.…”
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Antiamoebic Chemoprophylaxis Using Quinfamide in Children: A Comparative Study by Nicolas Padilla, Rosalinda Diaz, Alfonso Alarcon, Roberto Barreda

“…We conclude that antiamoebic chemoprophylaxis can be a choice for control of amoebic infection where personal hygiene and food consumption habits are not improving.…”
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Validation study of synthetic models for esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF): A simulation-based training in pediatric surgery by Zahradníková Petra, Hnilicová Silvia, Lindák Martin, Pechanová Rebeka, Števková Dominika, Vitovič Pavol, Laurovičová Miroslava, Horn František, Tvrdoň Tomáš, Babala Jozef

“…The purpose of this study was to analyse experiences with paediatric MIS, the implementation of simulation training, and personal stances on integrating simulation training into training curricula. …”
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Template REVES by Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Aldair Oliveira de Andrade, Wagner dos Reis Marques Araujo, Revista Relações Sociais REVES

“…Se necessário, os artigos serão encaminhados novamente aos autores para revisão. A versão final do artigo será disponibilizada no site da revista no formato Portable Document Format - PDF. …”
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Mixed method study of feasibility and acceptability of electronic screening for measurement-based symptom monitoring of veterans accessing mental health treatment in VA community c... by Erin Almklov, Michael W. Lee, John D. Gault, Brian H. Blanco, Brian Huynh, Abigail Angkaw, Neal Doran, Niloofar Afari, James O. E. Pittman

“…Of the Veterans who provided eScreening satisfaction ratings (Ns = 45–55), 89% had no technical difficulties; 78% felt comfortable entering personal information; and 83% were neutral or positive about ease of use. …”
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Engaging the private sector as part of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis service delivery in Vietnam: a comparative analysis of uptake, persistence and HIV seroconversion from 2018 to 2... by Bao Ngoc Vu, Kimberly Green, Huong Phan, Long Tran, Phuong Phan, Tham Tran, Linh Doan, Yen Vu, Chau Pham, Dao Nguyen, Anh Doan, Trang Ngo, Phuong Tran, Vuong Nguyen, Bieu Nguyen, Thai Phan, Ha Nguyen

“…HIV seroconversion was significantly lower among PrEP users at private clinics compared to public clinics (0.03 vs. 0.13 per 100 person-years, respectively; p < 0.01).ConclusionOffering choice in PrEP service delivery options is essential to increase access and uptake. …”
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Estudio nacional sobre síndrome de burnout académico en residentes de urología en Colombia by Víctor I. Romero-Nieto, Wilfredo Donoso-Donoso, David A. Castañeda-Millán

“…Este síndrome puede desencadenar deserción, bajo rendimiento académico, baja autoestima y frustración personal. El objetivo de este estudio es determinar la prevalencia del síndrome de burnout académico en los residentes de urología en Colombia y proponer estrategias que permitan evitar o disminuir el síndrome de burnout académico en el contexto colombiano. …”
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Pengukuran Niat Penggunaan Virtual Reality sebagai Alat Simulasi Pelatihan by Riski Arifin, Adithya Sudiarno

“…The results of this study indicate that the variables of perceived ease of use, perceived enjoyment and perceived usefulness affect a person's intention to use virtual reality. The built model shows that the three variables have an effect of 50% for the intention to use virtual reality while therefore there are still unknown variables for the intention to use virtual reality. …”
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Future of artificial intelligence for the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases by E.A. Katalevskaya, D.Yu. Katalevskiy, M.I. Tyurikov, I.A. Velieva, A.V. Bol’shunov

“…., diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration) to provide a personalized management strategy. Therefore, developing standards regulating AI technology application and standards providing a reliable evaluation of  safety, accuracy, and  reliability of AI-based system functioning is particularly important for healthcare.…”
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Association between healthy lifestyle choices and mental health among students: a cross sectional study by Yan Wang, Jiayu Zhang, Lihua Huang, Xiaonan Li, Yanyan Zhong

“…Multiple analysis revealed that personal characteristics including female (1.280[1.035—1.582]), obesity (2.015[1.278—3.175]), general or poor health status (1.738[1.380—2.188]; 4.265[1.125—16.165]), occasionally attending health knowledge lectures or paying attention to health books and information (1.376[1.055—1.795]), healthy lifestyle choices including occasionally or seldom eating breakfast (1.393[1.105—1.757]; 1.825[1.287—2.587]), occasionally or seldom getting enough sleep (2.800[2.179—3.597]; 3.544[2.209—5.685]), a poor or very poor irregular schedule (1.792[1.222—2.628]; 3.619[1.380—9.486]), seldom or no physical exercise (1.395[1.053—1.847]; 1.377[1.066—1.779]), and often smoking (3.320[1.281—8.604]) were identified as significant predictors of poor mental health. …”
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Comparing the Fiscal Consequences of Controlled and Uncontrolled Osteoarthritis Pain Applying a UK Public Economic Perspective by Rui Martins, Nikos Kotsopoulos, Melodi Kosaner Kließ, Craig Beck, Lucy Abraham, Samuel Large, Patricia Schepman, Mark P. Connolly

“…**Results:** For a 50-year-old individual with moderate uncontrolled OA pain with 15-years remaining work expectancy, the model estimated a £62 383 reduction in employment earnings, a £24 307 reduction in tax contributions and a need for £16 034 in government benefits, compared to a person with controlled OA pain. In people with severe uncontrolled OA pain incremental foregone earnings were estimated to be £126 384, £44 925 were not paid through taxation and £25 829 were received in public benefits, compared to the controlled pain cohort. …”
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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 summary of the most prominent space projects is based on the memories of witnesses and direct participants. The personal qualities of V. H. Serheiev as the head of the Special Design Office No. 692 are noted. …”
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Audit Tata Kelola Teknologi Informasi pada Pengukuran Kinerja dan Kapasitas Bandwith berdasarkan Cobit 4.1 by Widya Sayekti, Juliana Ermawati, Renny Sari Dewi

“…Hasil dari penelitian ini, tingkat kematangan menggunakan COBIT 4.1 pada sub proses DS 3 adalah  2.9 (skala 5), artinya proses yang dilakukan secara berkala namun tidak ada panduan formal dan aturan yang menjadi standar, sedangkan pada tingkat kepatuhan yaitu sebesar 11.6 persen karena tidak adanya laporan, pengecekan dan kontrol.   …”
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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

“…By providing comprehensive education on risk factors and addressing personal habits, dental schools can better prepare future professionals to play a critical role in OC prevention and management.…”
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Perceived stress and coping strategies used by undergraduate dental students: An observational study. by Saira Atif, Nilofar Mustafa, Sarah Ghafoor

“…Prolonged and high perceived stress can be of a significant concern as it affects the personal, psychological, and professional well-being of the student, affecting quality of life. …”
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