Health recommender systems to facilitate collaborative decision-making in chronic disease management: A scoping review by Antonia Barbaric, Kenneth Christofferson, Susanne M Benseler, Chitra Lalloo, Alex Mariakakis, Quynh Pham, Joost F Swart, Rae S M Yeung, Joseph A Cafazzo

“…Given these findings, we recommend that evaluations shift their focus from algorithms to more holistic approaches and to be more intentional about the processes used when designing the tool to support an evidence-driven approach and ultimately create more effective and useful HRSs for chronic disease management.…”
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Video Laryngoscopy for Endotracheal Intubation: A Consideration for Manual In-Line Stabilization Without Cervical Collar Versus Full Immobilization by Aramvanitch K, Leela-Amornsin S, Tienpratarn W, Nuanprom P, Aussavanodom S, Yuksen C, Boonsri S, Boonjarus N, Sanepim S

“…Time required to perform successful intubation (median [IQR] 17.20 [12.53, 24.40] vs 17.53 [14.06, 23.73], p-value 0.694) and Cormack-Lehane classification (11 [39.29%] vs 10 [35.71%] in grade I; 16 [57.14%] vs 17 [60.71%] in grade II; 1 [3.57%] vs 1 [3.57%] in grade III, p-value 1.000) showed no statistical difference between the two groups.Conclusion: It is unnecessary to remove the cervical hard collar when performing endotracheal intubation while using a video laryngoscope.Keywords: video laryngoscope, full immobilization, success rate, endotracheal intubation…”
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Laboratory evaluation of oral fluid for syphilis screening among clinic users from Lima, Peru by Jazmin Qquellon, Silver K. Vargas, Francesca Vasquez, E. Michael Reyes-Diaz, Kelika A. Konda, Carlos F. Caceres, Jeffrey D. Klausner

“…A similar performance was obtained versus serum TPPA. When limiting the sample to TPPA-reactive with RPR titer ≥1:8, the sensitivity increased to 88.1% (75.0%–94.8%), whereas the specificity did not vary (65.3% [57.2%–72.6%]). …”
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Nomogram based on the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and MR diffusion quantitative parameters for predicting Ki67 expression in hepatocellular carcinoma from a prospective study by Yu-chen Wei, Liang yun, Yan-ling Liang, Robert Grimm, Chongze Yang, Yuan-fang Tao, Sheng-chen Jiang, Jin-yuan Liao

“…DCA revealed that the combined model provided good clinical value and correction effects. Additionally, when used to predict the one-year recurrence risk, the combined model achieved moderate accuracy (AUC = 0.747), highlighting its potential utility in identifying patients at a higher risk of recurrence. …”
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Predatory Functional Response of Harmonia sedecimnotata to Aphis craccivora by Jiaru DENG, Zhiwei LIU, Lizhi HUO, Longhua SUN

“…The average predation rate decreased with the increase of prey density, the intensity of scramble competition increased with the increase of prey density, and the prey killed by per predator decreased with the increase of predator density. When the predator density reached 5 individuals per plate, the predation rates of female and male adults was the lowest, which were 0.198 and 0.172, and the intensity of scramble competition was the highest, which were 0.548 and 0.558, respectively.…”
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SO₂ emissions derived from TROPOMI observations over India using a flux-divergence method with variable lifetimes by Y. Chen, Y. Chen, R. J. van der A, J. Ding, H. Eskes, J. E. Williams, N. Theys, A. Tsikerdekis, P. F. Levelt, P. F. Levelt, P. F. Levelt

“…The results show the application of the local SO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> lifetime improves the accuracy of SO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span> emissions estimation when compared to calculations using a constant lifetime. …”
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Sparse Convolution FPGA Accelerator Based on Multi-Bank Hash Selection by Jia Xu, Han Pu, Dong Wang

“…This design resolves address access conflicts when multiple computational units concurrently access a set of caches by utilizing a hash-based address indexing algorithm. …”
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Bibliometric analysis and review of food waste management via sustainable approaches by U. Danya, M. Kamaraj, P. Suresh Babu, J. Aravind

“…This wasted food not only represents a loss of valuable resources but also contributes to significant greenhouse gas emissions when disposed of in landfills. In response to this pressing issue, food waste valorization biorefineries have emerged as a promising solution, transforming waste into valuable bioproducts through innovative biotechnological processes. …”
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Risk of Symptomatic Intracranial Hemorrhage After Mechanical Thrombectomy in Randomized Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Abdullah Reda, Alireza Hasanzadeh, Sherief Ghozy, Hossein Sanjari Moghaddam, Tanin Adl Parvar, Mohsen Motevaselian, Ramanathan Kadirvel, David F. Kallmes, Alejandro Rabinstein

“…MT was also associated with a significantly higher sICH risk than no-MT among patients with large core strokes (RR: 1.71; 95%CI: 1.09–2.66, <i>p</i> = 0.018). Conclusions: When evaluating cumulative evidence from randomized controlled trials, the risk of sICH is increased after MT compared with patients not treated with MT. …”
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Peripheral Blood NMLR Can Predict 5-Year All-Cause Mortality in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Li Y, Ge S, Liu J, Li R, Zhang R, Wang J, Pan J, Zhang Q, Zhang J, Zhang M

“…Kaplan-Meier survival curves showed that the 5-year all-cause mortality of COPD patients was significantly increased when the admission peripheral blood NMLR was ≥ 5.90 (27.3% vs 12.4%, P=0.000). …”
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Dietary fiber source and stage of gestation impact water balance, fecal physicochemical properties, serum electrolytes, and markers of gut motility in sows by Thomas A. Crome, Kyle D. Vahlenkamp, Rachel M. Self, Mark A. Giesemann, Amy L. Petry

“…Daily water allowance was used as a covariate when necessary. Urine output increased by 22.3% in sows fed IF compared to SF, and by 30.5% from mid- to late-gestation (Fiber, Period P&lt;0.05). …”
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A simple model of the rheological curve of HPAM solutions at different temperatures by Eduar Pérez, Dario Alviso, Mauricio Carmona, Eduardo Manrique, Guillermo Artana

“…This methodology provides the coefficients of the Carreau-Yasuda Law (viscosity at zero shear rates ( $$\eta _0$$ η 0 ), power law index (n), and the shear relaxation time ( $$\lambda$$ λ )) when the temperature of solutions is close to 298 K. …”
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The Clinicopathological Features and Prognostic Significance of HER2-Low in Early Breast Tumors Patients Prognostic Comparison of HER-Low and HER2-Negative Breast Cancer Stratified... by Sanaa Gamrani, Laila Akhouayri, Sara Boukansa, Mehdi Karkouri, Hinde El Fatemi

“…The survival analysis showed that the HER2-low subtype-belonging patients present significantly the poorest prognosis in disease-free survival (p=0.003) in comparison with HER2-negative ones. When considering the hormonal status, hormonal-dependent tumors show a significant difference according to HER2 subtypes in disease-free survival (p<0.001). …”
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The prevalence of conjunctivitis in patients with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and preventive measures by I.R. Gazizova, Yu.A. Desheva, T.V. Gavrilova, V.A. Chereshnev

“…Considering this, close proximity eye examinations (when physical touch is required) are associated with high risks of SARS-CoV-2 transmission to ophthalmologists. …”
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Advancing Horticultural Crop Loss Reduction Through Robotic and AI Technologies: Innovations, Applications, and Practical Implications by H. W. Gammanpila, M. A. Nethmini Sashika, S. V. G. N. Priyadarshani

“…In horticulture crop loss reduction, AI plays a vital role when coupled with machine learning algorithms. By analyzing extensive volumes of data encompassing weather patterns, soil conditions, and occurrences of pests and diseases, AI systems can provide farmers with real-time insights and predictive models. …”
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MEMBATIK SEBAGAI MEDIA DALAM MENURUNKAN PERILAKU AGRESIF ANAK by Nunuk Nur Shokiyah

“…This can be seen in the process of batik from designing images, sticking, coloring or poking, melorod to become a batik product. When carrying out the stages of batik, the child is able to express his desires, because the child is left free to express in accordance with the desired, this trains the child to grow his confidence, the child is also able to learn to manage the heart, be patient, painstaking, study and be responsible for the tasks given.     …”
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Rapid response electroencephalography decreases time to seizure diagnosis in pediatric acute care patients by Nevedha Rajan, Toni Kavanagh, Maite LaVega‐Talbott, Sandeep Gangadharan

“…Significance RrEEG allowed for earlier diagnosis of brain electrographic activity in pediatric patients when compared to cEEG. The bedside provider was able to initiate EEG monitoring, successfully diagnose patients using the Brain Stethoscope, and decrease delays associated with technician availability. …”
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New compounds with a dihydropyridine framework as promising hypolipidemic and hepatoprotective agents by Elena S. Ketova, Anna V. Myazina, Elena Yu. Bibik, Sergey G. Krivokolysko

“…The experimental results were statistically processed using the recognized methods of mathematical statistics. When processing the experimental data, the average arithmetic (AA) was determined. …”
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Anatomical and functional efficacy of radial scleral buckling and combined laser and surgical intervention for local macula-on retinal detachment by M.R. Taevere, L.A. Kryl, A.V. Doga, D.O. Shkvorchenko

“…Meanwhile, recurrent RD in the area of the primary retinal tear was reported in 1 patient in the control group. When comparing functional outcomes between the groups, a significant decrease in BCVA accounted for by an increase in astigmatism and spherical equivalent was reported after SB. …”
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The Effects of Whole Body Vibration on the Limits of Stability in Adults With Subacute Ankle Injury by Sonia Young, Harvey W. Wallmann, Kailey L. Quiambao, Brooke M. Grimes

“…For composite MXE, an increase of 2.13% p=0.031 (when comparing pre- and post-high frequency WBV. # Conclusion Findings suggest that a single session of high frequency WBV in individuals with a subacute lateral ankle sprain may result in improvement in several components of postural stability. …”
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