Comparison of Different IOL Types in the Flanged IOL Fixation Technique by Yusaku Miura, Yosuke Harada, Yoshiaki Kiuchi

“…To compare short-term clinical outcomes between two different intraocular lens (IOL) types in the flanged IOL fixation technique. …”
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“Ashamed of being seen in an HIV clinic”: a qualitative analysis of barriers to engaging in HIV care from the perspectives of patients and healthcare workers in the Daraja clinical trial by Elialilia S. Okello, Robert N. Peck, Benson Issarow, Godfrey Kisigo, Kelvin Abel, Donati Malibwa, Severin Kabakama, Marco Charles, Myung Lee, Thomas Rutachunzibwa, Daniel Fitzgerald, Philip Ayieko, Heiner Grosskurth, Lisa R. Metsch, Saidi Kapiga

“…We also conducted IDIs with 20 health care providers. …”
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Clinical Effect of Revascularization Strategies and Pharmacologic Treatment on Long-Term Results in Patients with Advanced Peripheral Artery Disease with TASC C and D Femoropoplite... by Chiu-Yang Lee

“…This study was to assess the clinical outcome and associated parameters of endovascular therapy (EVT group) and bypass surgery (bypass group) in patients with long femoropopliteal TransAtlantic Inter-Society Consensus II (TASC II) C and D peripheral artery disease (PAD). Methods. 187 patients who underwent successful EVT or bypass surgery were assessed. …”
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Evaluating the impact of adult education programs in Morocco: a quasi-experimental approach by Rachid Boukbech, Mariem Liouaeddine

“…The various matching techniques reveal a score difference ranging from 12 to 14 points in favor of program participants compared to those who did not participate. The Difference-in-Differences method confirms the positive and significant impact of the program. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of laparoscopic versus open colectomy in colon cancer patients: a study protocol for emulating a target trial using cancer registry data by Semaw Ferede Abera, Gabriele Robers, Anika Kästner, Ulrike Stentzel, Kerstin Weitmann, Wolfgang Hoffmann

“…Methods: Using Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Cancer Registry data from 2008 to 2018, we will emulate a phase III, multicenter, open-label, two-parallel-arm hypothetical target trial in adult patients with stage I–III colon cancer who received laparoscopic or open colectomy as an elective treatment. …”
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Are we ready for self-sampling for cervical cancer screening? Insights from service providers and policy makers in Nepal. by Saki Thapa, Amit Timilsina, Bikram Bucha, Swastika Shrestha, Safal Kunwar, Raghu Dhital, Gillian Holdsworth

“…Cervical cancer is the leading cancer among women in Nepal, but the country has very low screening rate, with only 8.2% of women being screened. In recent years, a self-sampling kit for testing for the human papillomavirus (HPV) has been developed to allow self-sampling and enable early detection of cervical abnormalities. …”
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Assessment of the efficacy of palliative sedation in advanced cancer patients by evaluating discomfort levels: a prospective, international, multicenter observational study by Maaike Rijpstra, Kris Vissers, Alazne Belar, Michael Van der Elst, Séverine Marie Surges, Claudio Adile, Rocío Rojí, Yasmine Grassi, Ewald Bronkhorst, Sebastiano Mercadante, Lukas Radbruch, Johan Menten, Carlos Centeno, Evelien Kuip, Jeroen Hasselaar

“…Abstract Background Palliative sedation involves the intentional proportional lowering of the level of consciousness in patients with life-limiting disease who are experiencing refractory suffering. The efficacy of palliative sedation needs to be monitored to ensure patient comfort. …”
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Preoperative imaging predicts coracoid graft size and restoration of the glenoid track in Latarjet procedures by Stephanie A. Boden, MD, Brian M. Godshaw, MD, Jonathan D. Hughes, MD, Volker Musahl, MD, Albert Lin, MD, Bryson P. Lesniak, MD

“…The purpose of this study was to determine if preoperative advanced imaging can accurately predict coracoid graft size and conversion of off-track to on-track Hill-Sachs lesions in patients undergoing Latarjet procedures. Methods: Patients who underwent Latarjet procedure for shoulder instability at a single institution from 2012 to 2020 with preoperative and postoperative advanced shoulder imaging (computerized tomography or magnetic resonance imaging scans) were retrospectively reviewed. …”
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Rationale and design of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, investigator-initiated phase 2a study to investigate the efficacy and safety of elobixibat i... by Atsushi Nakajima, Takeharu Yamanaka, Koji Yamamoto, Yasushi Honda, Kento Imajo, Masato Yoneda, Yuji Ogawa, Takaomi Kessoku, Takashi Kobayashi, Anna Ozaki, Satoru Saito, Michihiro Iwaki, Yusuke Saigusa, Haruki Usuda, Koichiro Wada

“…In this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, phase IIa study, we aim to provide a proof-of-concept assessment by evaluating the efficacy and safety of EXB in combination with CTM in patients with NAFLD.Methods and analysis A total of 100 adult patients with NAFLD, diagnosed based on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) level of >120 mg/dL and liver fat content of ≥8% by MRI-based proton density fat fraction (MRI-PDFF), who meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria will be enrolled. …”
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Perspectives of Midwives and Nurse Practitioners in Kentucky on Exercise Counseling During Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study by Madhawa Perera, Taniya S. Nagpal, Maire M. Blankenship, Danilo V. Tolusso, Jordyn M. Cox, Dilini Prashadika, Mark Schafer, Rachel A. Tinius

“…Midwives and nurse practitioners, who may have more time with pregnant women, are particularly well suited for this role. …”
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KOMPETENSI KESUSASTRAAN GURU BAHASA DAN SASTRA INDONESIA DI WILAYAH TANGERANG SELATAN by Ahmad Bahtiar

“…</p><p> </p><p>Literary competence is now criticized by the experts who pay attention on the weakness of the literature teaching-learning at schools, especially secondary schools. …”
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Inflammatory biomarkers of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios in 563 severe OSA patients before and after surgery by Chung-Wei Lin, Pei-Wen Lin, Li-Wen Chiu, Han-Tan Chai, Chun-Tuan Chang, Michael Friedman, Anna M. Salapatas, Sara Rahavi-Ezabadi, Hsin-Ching Lin

“…Methods This retrospective cohort study included 563 consecutive severe OSA patients at a tertiary academic medical center who received OSA surgery, as well as underwent pre- and post-operative polysomnographic (PSG) examinations and blood tests. …”
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Petrophysical Characterization and Gas Accumulation of Wufeng-Longmaxi Shale Reservoir in Eastern Margin of Sichuan Basin, SW China by Wei Wang, Dahua Li, Lijun Cheng, Ye Zhang, Jinxi Wang, Zhiping Zhang, Hualian Zhang, Dongxin Guo, Yuelei Zhang, Qing Hua, Jun Liu

“…Besides, the drying coefficient indicates the dry gas is the dominate molecular composition in the gas content of WL shale. Hopefully, this work is instructive to a certain extent for the researchers and engineers who are working on WL shale gas in Sichuan basin.…”
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Hydrocortisone for Preventing Adverse Drug Reactions to Snake Antivenom: A Meta-Analysis by Jihua Feng, Zimeng Wu, Qiao Yu, Hongyuan Li, Pan Ji, Yanli Yang, Xiaoliang Zeng, Xiaowen Zheng, Chunling Zhao, Jianfeng Zhang

“…We evaluated pooled data using of a random-effects model. …”
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Combining Machine Learning Models to Improve Estimated Time of Arrival Predictions by Ramon Dalmau, Aymeric Trzmiel, Stephen Kirby

“…This quantitative data is supported by feedback from European airlines, air navigation service providers and airports who used PETA in a live trial. …”
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Dukungan Keluarga Dan Lama Dialisis Sebagai Variabel Yang Berhubungan Dengan Kepatuhan Pembatasan Cairan Pasien Gagal Ginjal Kronik by tiurmaida simandalahi

“…The population in this study were all CRF patients who underwent hemodialysis therapy at RST Dr. Reksodiwiryo Padang, April to June 2018 with an average patient visit of 42 peoples. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Helicobacter pylori Infection among Children Aged 1 to 15 Years at Holy Innocents Children’s Hospital, Mbarara, South Western Uganda by Phoebe Aitila, Michael Mutyaba, Simon Okeny, Maurice Ndawula Kasule, Rashid Kasule, Frank Ssedyabane, Benson Okongo, Richard Onyuthi Apecu, Enoch Muwanguzi, Caesar Oyet

“…After obtaining informed consent from parents/legal guardians, illegible children who presented with gastrointestinal complaints at Holy Innocents Children’s Hospital were recruited; structured questionnaires were administered to the parents/guardians to collect information on sociodemographic data and risk factors of H. pylori infection. …”
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Analysis of the growth trajectories of junior residents in Japan: a longitudinal cohort study using data from a nationwide e-portfolio system (EPOC2) by Sachiko Ohde, Takahiro Kiuchi, Makoto Takahashi, MASANAGA YAMAWAKI, Tsuguya Fukui, Tsuyoshi Okuhara, Hiroko Okada, Nobutoshi Nawa, Eriko Okada, Ayako Kashimada, Yu Akaishi, Yujiro Tanaka

“…Objectives As more emphasis is placed on the acquisition of competencies in medical education, portfolios are increasingly being used for evaluation. EPOC2 (E-POrtfolio of Clinical training) is an e-portfolio system developed in Japan and is used by about 800 clinical training hospitals. …”
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Supporting older adults with mobility disabilities through voice-activated digital assistants and smart home technologies by Jaewon Kang, Emma Lachs, Kathryn Huang, Laura A. Rice, Wendy A. Rogers

“…Participants were taught to install the technologies and asked to use them for five weeks. We assessed their overall technology readiness and pro- ficiency, feelings of loneliness, and ability to use smart home technologies. …”
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Organizational readiness for change towards implementing a sepsis survivor hospital to home transition-in-care protocol by Elaine Sang, Elaine Sang, Ryan Quinn, Michael A. Stawnychy, Michael A. Stawnychy, Michael A. Stawnychy, Michael A. Stawnychy, Jiyoun Song, Jiyoun Song, Jiyoun Song, Karen B. Hirschman, Karen B. Hirschman, Karen B. Hirschman, Sang Bin You, Sang Bin You, Katherine S. Pitcher, Katherine S. Pitcher, Nancy A. Hodgson, Nancy A. Hodgson, Nancy A. Hodgson, Patrik Garren, Melissa O'Connor, Sungho Oh, Sungho Oh, Kathryn H. Bowles, Kathryn H. Bowles, Kathryn H. Bowles, Kathryn H. Bowles

“…We also collected their demographic and job area information. …”
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