Effect of intermediate airway management on ventilation parameters in simulated paediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a multicentre randomised crossover trial by Loric Stuby, Laurent Bourgeois, Jean-Marie Tinembart, Elisa Mühlemann, David Thurre, Johan N. Siebert, Laurent Suppan

“…The study was underpowered due to an error in the sample size calculation, limiting the robustness and generalisability of the findings. …”
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Comparative study on the quality of life and clinical efficacy of orthokeratology lens, defocus spectacle lens and single vision spectacles in myopic children and adolescents in Ch... by Sile Yu, Wei He, Yang Li, Tingting Zhao, Li Lin, Xiaonan Liu, Jiayan Chen, Guanghao Qin, Xingru He, Ruyi Li, Yibing Zhou

“…The Pediatric Refractive Error Profile questionnaire was used to compare the visual-related quality of life after 1 year of lens wear among the three groups. …”
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Energy utilization potential of Saravan landfill in Rasht with life cycle assessment approach by Ali Ahmadi Orkomi, Maryam Malekpour

“…Results and discussion: The results showed that in the first and second scenarios, the total amount of biogas generated in the landfill was over 6,600 and 10,500 Gigagrams, respectively. Also, the relative error of LandGem in predicting the generated methane was almost 3.3%. …”
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Standardized conversion model for retinal thickness measurements between spectral-domain and swept-source optical coherence tomography based on machine learning by Zhongping Tian, Yinning Guo, Xi Chen, Qifeng Zhou, Yuan Liu, Zhizhu Yi, Li Zhang, Li Zhang

“…Linear regression maintained consistent predictive accuracy across parameters: CST (R2 = 0.930), RNFL (R2 = 0.845), and GCIPL (R2 = 0.760).ConclusionSubstantial measurement discrepancies preclude direct interchangeability of SD-OCT and SS-OCT datasets. …”
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Estimación de la composición química de granos y pastas proteicas mediante espectroscopia (NIRS-FTIR) by Ricardo Basurto Gutiérrez, Ericka Ramírez Rodríguez, Gerardo Mariscal Landín

“…La selección de CE se basó en la minimización de los errores estándar de calibración (EEC), de la validación cruzada (EEVC) y de predicción (EEP), y la maximización de los coeficientes de determinación de la calibración (R2cal), y validación. …”
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Relative Behavior of Modern Intraocular Lens Power Calculation Formulas Across a Realistic Range of Biometry Values by Rossip MG, Hastings J, Burwinkel H, Lavrova E, Steinbrenner R, Bensaid N, Cooke DL, Pantanelli SM

“…At ALs < 19.5 mm the difference in emmetropic IOL power across the formulas exceeded 1.0 D.Conclusion: This work helped to identify an implementation error in Pearl-DGS, which was corrected in collaboration with the formula’s author. …”
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Assessment of predictors and mitigation strategy for therapeutic inertia in the management of hypertension: a quality improvement project by Ananyan Sampath, Shreya Deshpande, Rashmi Verma, Rajnish Joshi

“…When patient adherence was disregarded, TI increased to 49.7%. The total error rate in BP management ranged from 53.29% to 61.5%. …”
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Postpartum maternal bonding scale: Development and validation in a low- and middle- income country setting. by Bushra Khan, Seyi Soremekun, Waqas Hameed, Bilal Iqbal Avan

“…The bifactor model showed the best fit (comparative fit index =  0.951; root mean square error of approximation =  0.066; standardized root mean square residual =  0.045). …”
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Diagnostic performance of a new algorithm combining simple, non-invasive and inexpensive tests for predicting the presence of advanced liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepat... by Jean Nana, Jean Luc Bosson, Kristina Skaare, Céline Vermorel, Vincent Leroy, Tarik Asselah, Michael Adler, Jean-Pierre Zarski

“…A decision tree was developed using the cohort, with a cost matrix penalizing type II error to predict patients in stages F0-F1, F2 or F3-F4. …”
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Respectful maternity care during childbirth: postnatal women's perspectives. Cross-sectional study from central India: February - December 2023 by Naseema Shafqat, K Jyotika, K. Pushpalatha, Radha K., Malini Mondal

“…Estimated sample size was 238 with 77% estimated prevalence, 5% margin of error, and 95% confidence level; 270 women were recruited using purposive sampling from 18 urban wards and 98 Anganwadi centres. …”
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Vision Performance of a 3-Zone Progressive™ Design Kalifilcon A Silicone Hydrogel Multifocal Contact Lens is Not Influenced by Pupil Size: Findings from a Multicenter Cli... by Phatak NR, Reindel W, Rah MJ, Proskin H, Giedd K, Pucker AD

“…Goodman St, Rochester, NY, 14609, USA, Tel +1 585-413-6397, Email marjorie.rah@bausch.comPurpose: Factors including age, refractive error, and luminance can affect pupil size and may influence the performance of multifocal contact lenses (MFCLs). …”
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Validity of smartwatch-derived estimates of lactate threshold heart rate and pace compared to graded exercise testing by Changda Lu, Wei Cui, Zheng Zhu, Yiwei Wu, Qingjun Xing, Bingyu Pan, Bingyu Pan, Yanfei Shen, Yanfei Shen

“…Huawei® reported the smallest error (MAE = 1.22 km/h, MAPE = 12.70%, p = 0.01, r = 0.88, R2 = 0.78), followed by Garmin® (MAE = 2.17 km/h, MAPE = 25.78%, p < 0.01, r = 0.73, R2 = 0.53), and Coros® (MAE = 1.93 km/h, MAPE = 22.63%, p = 0.08, r = 0.79, R2 = 0.62). …”
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Sex specificities of medical and social parameters in patients with coronary artery disease with different severity of depression by Yu. V. Nagibina, M. I. Kubareva, D. S. Knyazeva

“…Statistical analysis was carried out, which are presented as the mean and standard error of the mean (M±m). The odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. …”
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Psychometric validation of the Physician Well-Being Index-Expanded (ePWBI) among physician educators in Hong Kong by Linda Chan, Paul Po Ling Chan, Xiaoai Shen, Emma Victoria Marianne Bilney, Tai Pong Lam, Julie Yun Chen, George L. Tipoe, Fraide A. Ganotice

“…CFA results indicated good data fit to the a priori model: Comparative Fit Index=0.99, Tucker–Lewis Index=0.99, Standardized Root Mean Square Residual=0.05, and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation=0.02 [90% CI 0.00–0.05]. Most factor loadings ranged from 0.36 to 0.69 and were statistically significant (p<0.05). …”
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Visual screening in orthogeriatric rehabilitation setting: a single centre pilot study by Chi Kit Yan, Siraj Farid, Jay Chillala, Robert Harper

“…LogMAR testing showed 35% of patients had vision worse than 0.3 (ie, 6/12 Snellen equivalent) in at least one eye, with pinhole testing suggesting refractive error in several cases. MRF contrast sensitivity assessment revealed reduced contrast acuity in 85% of patients, and 45% had abnormal visual field findings. …”
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Accuracy of IOL power calculation in pediatric aphakia secondary implantation by Ying-Shi Zou, Jia-Xin Jin, Yun-Qian Li, Ling Jin, Jing-Min Xu, Wei-Ning Zhu, Hui Chen, Qiu-Xia Yin, Yi-Zhi Liu, Zhen-Zhen Liu

“…Mean prediction error (ME), mean absolute error (MAE), median absolute error (MedAE) and the percentage of eyes within ±0.25, ±0.50, ±0.75, and ±1.00 D were calculated. …”
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Fast fluid-attenuated T2 mapping via multiple overlapping-echo detachment acquisition enhances preoperative histological classification of meningiomas by Qizhi Yang, Yijie Yang, Lu Wang, Xiao Wang, Linyu Fan, Weijian Wang, Qinqin Yang, Jianhui Zhong, Jingliang Cheng, Yong Zhang, Jianfeng Bao, Congbo Cai, Shuhui Cai

“…In quantifying parenchymal T2, IR-MOLED yielded a mean absolute error of 1.22 ms referring to spin-echo, and in fluid suppression, IR-MOLED exhibited a high radiographic consistence with orthodox FLAIR imaging. …”
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Normative Values of Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer Thickness and Optic Nerve Head Parameters and Their Association with Visual Function in an African Population by Stephen Ocansey, Emmanuel Kwasi Abu, Andrew Owusu-Ansah, Shadrack Mensah, John Oduro-Boateng, Rene Abalo Kojo, Samuel Kyei, Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi, Obed Amoah-Smith, Enyam Komla Amewuho Morny, Charles Darko-Takyi, Carl Halladay Abraham, Benjamin Appiah Nyamekye, Alex Azuka Ilechie

“…To determine normative values of retinal nerve fibre layer thickness (RNFL) and optic nerve head (ONH) parameters and their association with routine clinical tests such as refractive error (RE), stereoacuity (SA), and contrast sensitivity (CS) in an African population. …”
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Potential Efficacy of Midazolam as Second-Line Treatment for Terminal Dyspnea in Patients with Cancer: Secondary Analysis of a Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study by Satoru Miwa, Masanori Mori, Takashi Yamaguchi, Kozue Suzuki, Yoshinobu Matsuda, Ryo Matsunuma, Hiroaki Watanabe, Tomoo Ikari, Yoshihisa Matsumoto, Kengo Imai, Naosuke Yokomichi, Toshihiro Yamauchi, Soichiro Okamoto, Satoshi Inoue, Akira Inoue, Tatsuya Morita, Eriko Satomi

“…Treatment-related adverse events were rare. Conclusion: Continuous low-dose midazolam as adjunctive treatment to opioids may serve as second-line treatment for persistent terminal dyspnea. …”
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First performance evaluation of easyPET.3D, a high-resolution and cost-effective benchtop preclinical PET scanner by Fabiana M. Ribeiro, Pedro M. C. C. Encarnação, Ana L. M. Silva, Pedro M. M. Correia, Afonso X. Pinto, Regina G. Oliveira, José Sereno, Mariana Lapo Pais, Antero Abrunhosa, Ismael F. Castro, Ana C. Santos, João F. C. A. Veloso

“…The uniformity was 17.6%, and spill-over ratios for water-filled and air-filled chambers were 0.49 and 0.40, respectively. Conclusion EasyPET.3D geometry favours the reduction of parallax error, despite its low sensitivity. …”
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