Eligibility for faricimab in a real-world diabetic macular oedema population: a cross-sectional study by Helena Norberg, Inger Westborg, Ayat Al-Najjar

“…Further research into the safety profile of faricimab in clinical settings is necessary, along with the consideration of additional eligibility criteria when implementing faricimab in ophthalmology practice.…”
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Analisis Kinerja Sistem Informasi Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia Berdasarkan Persepsi Masyarakat Menggunakan Metode Heuristics Evaluation by Alfriyanto Nahas, Hustinawati

“…The results of the analysis are the usability level of the DPR RI website whether it is easy to learn, efficient, when users interact, it is easy to remember procedures/steps without making many mistakes and whether users feel comfortable operating the website. …”
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Combining UAS LiDAR, Sonar, and Radar Altimetry for River Hydraulic Characterization by Monica Coppo Frias, Alexander Rietz Vesterhauge, Daniel Haugård Olesen, Filippo Bandini, Henrik Grosen, Sune Yde Nielsen, Peter Bauer-Gottwein

“…This error was a consequence of the dense vegetation on land that prevents the LiDAR signal from reaching the ground and underwater vegetation, which has an impact on the quality of the sonar measurements and could be mitigated by performing surveys during winter, when submerged vegetation is less prevalent. Despite the error of the riverbed elevation cross-sections, the hydraulic model gave good estimates of the WSE, with an RMSE below 3 cm. …”
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Borrelia burgdorferi radiosensitivity and Mn antioxidant content: antigenic preservation and pathobiology by Andrés F. Londoño, Ajay Sharma, Jared Sealy, Vipin S. Rana, Shelby D. Foor, Vera Y. Matrosova, Elena K. Gaidamakova, Robert P. Volpe, Michael J. Daly, Brian M. Hoffman, Utpal Pal, J. Stephen Dumler

“…B. burgdorferi appears to have evolved a system not to protect from irradiation, but presumably to protect from oxidative stress when cyclically transmitted from tick to mammalian host and back. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Treatment for Chronic Pain in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yuzhao Huang, Qiufang Deng, Liuqing Yang, Jiahui Ma, Ziyang Wang, Dong Huang, Ling Luo, Haocheng Zhou

“…A systematic review was conducted, and a meta-analysis was carried out when possible. Setting. We examined the studies evaluating the clinical efficiency of ultrasound-guided RF on chronic pain in KOA population. …”
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Burden of alopecia areata in China, 1990–2021: Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Xiangqian Li, Huixin Liu, Wenhui Ren, Qijiong Zhu, Peng Yin, Lijun Wang, Jianzhong Zhang, Jinlei Qi, Cheng Zhou, Lishao Guo

“…The ASPR and ASDR of AA increased with the GDP when the annual GDP was less than 2 trillion Chinese yuan; however, a downward trend was observed as the GDP surpassed 2 trillion Chinese yuan. …”
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Addressing the “Black Hole” of Low Back Pain Care With Clinical Decision Support: User-Centered Design and Initial Usability Study by Robert S Rudin, Patricia M Herman, Robert Vining

“…User input led to key refinements in the design, such as organizing the input questions by microdiagnosis, adding a patient summary screen that persists during data input and when reviewing output, adding more information buttons and graphics to input questions, and providing traceability by highlighting the input items used by the clinical logic to suggest a working diagnosis. …”
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IMPACT OF ENERGY PRICES ON PRICES OF BASIC TOURISM SERVICES IN THE EURO AREA by Lachezar Borisov

“…The results of the testing indicated that the highest correlation between the series of the annual inflation rate of energy products and the inflation rate of services provided by hotels and restaurants was observed when different lags were employed. Following the identification of the highest values of Pearson's coefficient between the inflation rate of energy products and the annual increase in the prices of services provided by hotels and restaurants, a dynamic analysis was conducted. …”
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Therapeutic efficacy and mechanism of artesunate for mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome by WANG Xueling, WANG Xueling, ZHONG Peiling, ZHONG Peiling, ZHAO Zhipeng

“…Additionally, AS treatment attenuated the pathological changes of ovary and uterine expression, decreased the serum T level and the LH/FSH ratio (P<0.05), and reduced HOMA-IR, TC and TG levels (P<0.05) when compared with the PCOS mice. Moreover, the expression levels of p-eIF2α, ATF4 and CHOP were significantly down-regulated after AS treatment in both ovarian granulosa cells of PCOS mice and KGN cells (P<0.05). …”
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Perancangan User Interface dan User Experience Aplikasi E-Commerce Kain Batik pada UMKM Rezti’s Batik Menggunakan Pendekatan Design Thinking by Ganda Kurniawan, Fahrobby Adnan, Januar Adi Putra

“…A solution is needed to solve the problems experienced by batik fabric sales applications. When designing applications, it is necessary to implement a structured User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) to suit the needs of the user and provide comfort for the user. …”
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Maintenance of patient-reported health-related quality of life post neoadjuvant relugolix prior to the initiation of prostate radiation therapy by Min Jung Koh, Min Ji Koh, Jessica Y. Hsueh, Lindsey Gallagher, Malika Danner, Alan Zwart, Marilyn Ayoob, Deepak Kumar, Michael Carrasquilla, Paul Leger, Nancy A. Dawson, Simeng Suy, Sean P. Collins

“…IntroductionStudies have demonstrated that injectable GnRH receptor agonists further suppress cancer progression when paired with radiotherapy (RT) in patients with intermediate- to high-risk prostate adenocarcinoma. …”
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Sociodemographic index–age differences in the global prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, 1990–2019: a population-based study by Xunliang Li, Channa Zhao, Mengqian Liu, Wenman Zhao, Haifeng Pan, Deguang Wang

“…Results From 1990 to 2019, the global age-standardized prevalence rate per 100,000 population for CVD decreased from 6728.04 (95% UI 6394.55 to 7059.66) to 6431.57 (95% UI 6109.95 to 6759.8), with an average annual percent change of -0.15% (95% CI -0.17 to -0.13). When stratified by SDI category, the age-standardized prevalence rate of CVD decreased significantly in high-middle and high SDI countries but increased in middle, low-middle, and low SDI countries. …”
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Effectiveness of potent topical corticosteroids versus mild ones in primary care for children with moderate flare-ups of atopic dermatitis; results of a randomised controlled trial by Patrick J E Bindels, Arthur M Bohnen, Gijs Elshout, Suzanne G M A Pasmans, Karlijn F van Halewijn

“…Improvement in the QoL was significant at 4 weeks (1.0 vs 4.5, p=0.014) and 24 weeks (0.0 vs 2.0, p=&lt;0.000).Conclusion Despite the small sample size, the data suggests a clinical benefit from starting with a potent TCS rather than a mild TCS when a flare-up of AD is moderate.Trial registration The Netherlands National Trial Register: NTR6679.…”
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Physicochemical characterization of biodegradable polymer polyhydroxybutyrate from halophilic bacterium local strain Halomonas elongata by W.O.S. Rizki, E. Ratnaningsih, D.G.T. Andini, S. Komariah, A.T. Simbara, R. Hertadi

“…The optimum condition of polyhydroxybutyrate production was achieved when the bacterium was cultivated in a high medium containing 5 percent sodium chloride, 0.2 percent yeast extract, and 5 percent glucose (as measured by weight per volume) after 72 hours of incubation. …”
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Qalification assessment practices: new possibilities and constraints by M. N. Kicherova, M. Yu. Semenov, E. V. Zyuban

“…The authors presented the cases, which illustrate new configurations of participants’ relationships, when independent assessment of qualifications is integrated with the formal educational system at the stage of state final certification, ensuring the interrelated procedures. …”
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Biosynthesis, characterization, and in-vitro anticancer effect of plant-mediated silver nanoparticles using Acalypha indica Linn: In-silico approach by Luailik Madaniyah, Saidun Fiddaroini, Elok Kamilah Hayati, Moh. Farid Rahman, Akhmad Sabarudin

“…In vitro cytotoxicity testing showed that AgNPs-Chit exhibited stronger anticancer activity against T47D cells with an IC50 value of 173 µg/mL, compared to AgNPs (IC50 244 µg/mL) and the Acalypha indica L extract (IC50 826 µg/mL). When compared to the control, treatments with AgNPs-Chit, AgNPs, and the plant extract demonstrated statistically significant differences (∗p < 0.05, ∗∗p < 0.01). …”
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Intestinal protozoa infections and associated factors among diarrheal under-five children in Borena district, central Ethiopia by Alebie Mesfin, Woynshet Gelaye, Getaneh Alemu

“…These findings revealed that Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica are public health problems causing diarrhea among under-five children in the study area, and their transmission is associated with the illiteracy of mothers/guardians, the absence of functional toilets, not using soap/ash during hand washing, and frequent contact with domestic animals. Therefore, when diagnosing, treating, and educating patients about diarrhea, healthcare professionals should take these protozoans into account.…”
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»Das Geschriebene darf nicht ernst genommen werden – das Geschriebene muß todernst genommen werden«. Zur Notation und Interpretation musikalischer Gesten im Schaffen György Kurtágs... by Tobias Bleek

“…And what specific questions and challenges do performers face when trying to decipher the notation and transform it into music? …”
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Harnessing Human-Centered Design for Evidence-Based Psychosocial Interventions and Implementation Strategies in Community Settings: Protocol for Redesign to Improve Usability, Enga... by Aaron R Lyon, Sean A Munson, Michael D Pullmann, Brittany Mosser, Tricia Aung, John Fortney, Alex Dopp, Katie P Osterhage, Helen G Haile, Kathryn E Bruzios, Brittany E Blanchard, Ryan Allred, Macey R Fuller, Patrick J Raue, Ian Bennett, Jill Locke, Karen Bearss, Denise Walker, Elizabeth Connors, Eric Bruns, Jenna Van Draanen, Doyanne Darnell, Patricia A Areán

“…MethodsAll 4 core studies received institutional review board approval by June 2024, and each pilot project will pursue institutional review board approval when awarded. We will provide research infrastructure to 1 large effectiveness study and 3 exploratory pilot studies as part of the center grant. …”
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Using RES Surpluses to Remove Overburden from Lignite Mines Can Improve the Nation’s Energy Security by Leszek Jurdziak, Witold Kawalec, Zbigniew Kasztelewicz, Pawel Parczyk

“…A modern lignite mine is operated by one control room, and it can balance the dynamic consumption of surplus renewable energy sources (RESs) and reduce the need for reduction. When a lignite supply chain is operated this way, a high-capacity power bank can be created with energy storage in the form of an open brown coal seam. …”
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