Modelling climate change and aridity for climate impact studies in semi-arid regions: The case of Giba basin, northern Ethiopia by Atsbha Brhane Gebru, Tesfamichael Gebreyohannes, Gebrerufael Hailu Kahsay

“…Analysis of results showed that rainfall and temperature projection on a monthly and/or seasonal basis has more significance than on an annual basis for impact studies particularly, in areas where irrigation practices are common like in the Giba basin. Seasonal projection of rainfall in the basin showed a slightly decreasing trend during the spring season (MAM), and a significant increment in the main rainy season (JJA) under all scenarios and for the whole projection year. …”
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Seasonal and Regional Differences in Extreme Rainfall Events and Their Contribution to the World’s Precipitation: GPM Observations by Shailendra Kumar, Yamina Silva, Aldo S. Moya-Álvarez, Daniel Martínez-Castro

“…On the regional and seasonal scale, South Asia (SAsia) and South America (SA) nearly show common features, as oceanic and land areas consist of largest and deepest EREs, respectively, and contribute to higher precipitation. …”
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Physical activity in adult users of inpatient mental health services: A scoping review. by Garry A Tew, Emily Peckham, Suzy Ker, Jo Smith, Philip Hodgson, Katarzyna K Machaczek, Matthew Faires

“…Mental health was the most commonly reported outcome (64%), whereas physical activity was rarely an outcome (13%). …”
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AI-assisted detection for chest X-rays (AID-CXR): a multi-reader multi-case study protocol by Fergus Gleeson, Alex Novak, Indrajeet Das, Ruchir Shah, Edwin van Beek, Sarim Ather, Howell Fu, Nabeeha Salik, Alan Campbell, Farhaan Khan, Abdala Trinidad Espinosa Morgado, Marusa Kotnik, Louise Wing, John Murchison, Jong Seok Ahn, Sang Hyup Lee, Ambika Seth

“…Introduction A chest X-ray (CXR) is the most common imaging investigation performed worldwide. …”
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Application of suture-stretching technique in repairing skin defect of lower limb by Yuan Pan, Yingying Deng, Chaoran Hu, Kunzhi Zhu, Chao Feng

“…Abstract Background Wound repair methods are commonly used in clinical practice, such as skin graft and flap repair, which can cause secondary injuries, and high costs. …”
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Risk factors for loss to follow-up in patients with gout: A Korean prospective cohort study. by Hyunsue Do, Chang-Nam Son, Hyo Jin Choi, Ji Hyoun Kim, Min Jung Kim, Kichul Shin, Sang-Hyon Kim, Byoongyong Choi, You-Jung Ha, Joong Kyong Ahn, Hyun-Ok Kim, Sung Won Lee, Chang Hoon Lee, Ran Song, Kyeong Min Son, Seung-Geun Lee, Ki Won Moon

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>Gout, a common form of inflammatory arthritis, is often managed with urate-lowering therapy, but many patients only adhere to treatment during gout attacks, resulting in poor follow-up and suboptimal management. …”
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Breast Self-Examination Practice among Female Students in Sulaimani Polytechnic University by Sarko Masood Mohammed

“…Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women all over the world. it is estimated to account for around 25% of all malignant in women, and incidence shows continuously increasing trend in many countries all over the world. …”
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Prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms after recovery from COVID-19: A questionnaire-based study in the Aseer region by Mohammed Attieh Alzahrani, Khalid Siraj Altalhiyyah, Mohammed Mousa Albariqi, Meshal Ali Alkhayri, Saad Ali Alshahrani, Sultan Saad Alnasser, Nawaf Mohammed Alshehri, Saad Haif Alqahtani, Saud Haif Alqahtani

“…Additionally, 203 (49.6%) of the study participants had gastrointestinal tract symptoms after recovering from COVID-19 infection. The most commonly reported symptoms were diarrhea (13.2%), nausea (13.2%), anorexia (12.7%), abdominal pain (11%), and constipation. …”
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Diagnostic Value of High-Sensitivity Troponin T for Subclinical Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in Patients with Sepsis by Pham Dang Hai, Nguyen Thanh Binh, Nguyen Hong Tot, Ha Manh Hung, Le Thi Viet Hoa, Nguyen Viet Quang Hien, Pham Nguyen Son

“…Left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) is common in sepsis. Speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) is a useful emerging tool for evaluating the intrinsic left ventricular systolic function. …”
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Global, regional, and national trends in colorectal cancer burden from 1990 to 2021 and projections to 2040 by Tao Zhang, Yuchen Guo, Binxu Qiu, Xianyu Dai, Yifei Wang, Xueyuan Cao

“…BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) is a common malignancy with notable recent shifts in its burden distribution. …”
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Health-related Quality of Life in Patients with Achondroplasia after Global Limb-lengthening Surgery: A Case Series by Ignacio Ginebreda, Maximiliano Ibáñez, Nicole Canu, Carolina Echavarria, Joana Lebre, Miriam Pérez

“…Major complications were reported for 62.2% of patients, most commonly valgus axial deviation of the tibia (both tibias in 24.3%), early consolidation of the tibia (8.1%), and postelongation fracture of the femur (8.1%). …”
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Is it beneficial to use lateral protective crossing K-wires during medial open wedge high tibial osteotomy? A retrospective comparative study by Hossam Fathi Mahmoud, Ahmed Hatem Farhan, Ahmed Mohamed Abdelwahab, Ahmed Mohamed Elshaer, Mahmoud Abdo Mahmoud, Fahmy Samir Fahmy

“…Abstract Background An iatrogenic lateral hinge fracture is a common intraoperative problem that may occur during medial open wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO). …”
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Trend of Use of Quinolone Antibiotics in Community-Acquired Pneumonia by Kadir Burak AKGÜN, Emel CEYLAN, Mehmet KARADAĞ, Merve AYIK TÜRK

“…They were queried about the antibiotic groups they most frequently prescribe for outpatient treatment in cases of CAP, the specific type of quinolone they most commonly used, their opinions on the effects and side effects of quinolones through Likert-type survey, and the clinical scenarios that lead them to prescribe quinolones. …”
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Clinical efficacy of Tuina therapy combined with traditional Chinese exercises in the treatment of symptomatic lumbar disc herniation: a multicentre randomised controlled trial pro... by Zhihong Fan, Shenghong Jia, Xin Zhou, Chao Li, Jiahao Shao, Xiaofeng Liu, Yitao Liao, Yenan Xu, Dandan He, Shixiang Wu, Xian Zhang

“…BackgroundLow back pain and lower extremity sensory and functional abnormalities are common symptoms of lumbar disc herniation (LDH), which can easily cause walking dysfunction and significantly impair the quality of life of patients. …”
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Comparison of the clinicopathological characteristics of children with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis with/without infection at diagnosis by Li-Li Long, Mei Tan, Hui Deng, Hui Tang, Xiao-Qing Lin, Miao Zhang, Hui-Ying Deng, Xia Gao

“…Patients with infection presented with significantly greater ESR and CRP levels (p < 0.05), and the most commonly infected site was the lung. After 6 months of treatment, compared with those in the non-infected group, the median levels of creatinine and proteinuria were higher in the infected group. …”
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Cognitive impairment and psychopathology in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors in Denmark: The REVIVAL cohort study protocol by Jacob Eifer Moller, Christian Hassager, Selina Kikkenborg Berg, Ola Ekholm, Trine Bernholdt Rasmussen, Mette Kirstine Wagner, Sophia Armand, Patrick MacDonald Fisher, Gitte Moos Knudsen, Dea Siggaard Stenbæk

“…Introduction Cognitive impairment and psychopathology caused by brain hypoxia and the traumatic impact of critical illness are common in cardiac arrest survivors and can lead to negative consequences of everyday life functioning, and further impact mental health in relatives. …”
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Tuberculosis screening among cough suppressant buyers in pharmacies and drug outlets in Guinea: a cross-sectional study by Jonathon R Campbell, Vanessa Veronese, Aboubacar Sidiki Magassouba, Almamy Amara Toure, Boubacar Djelo Diallo, Gnoume Camara, Desire Lucien Dahourou, Aly Badara Nabe, Souleymane Camara, Adama Marie Bangoura, Hugues Asken Traore, Corinne Simone Collette Merle

“…The total cost of the intervention per person referred was US$32.66 and per person diagnosed and treated for TB disease of US$237.45.Conclusion Intensified TB case finding through pharmacies and drug outlets is a feasible and effective way to increase TB detection in settings where self-medicating is common, and TB is under-detected.…”
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Molecular Mechanism During Mycelium Subculture Degeneration of <i>Volvariella volvacea</i> by Lidan Feng, Lujuan Wang, Yuanxi Lei, Jie Li, Fengyun Zhao

“…Periodic mycelial subculture is a method commonly used for the storage of edible mushrooms, but excessive subculturing can lead to the degeneration of strains. …”
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Food-based indices for the assessment of nutritive value and environmental impact of meals and diets: A systematic review protocol. by Eva-Leanne Thomas, David Livingstone, Anne P Nugent, Jayne V Woodside, Paul Brereton

“…Food-based labelling is a common public-health strategy aimed at influencing consumption practices, primarily displaying front-of-pack nutrition labelling to encourage healthier choices. …”
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Seed regeneration of green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marshall) in green spaces of Petrozavodsk city by Antipina Galina Stanislavovna, Platonova Elena, Morozova Anna

“…The study was carried out in Petrozavodsk (Republic of Karelia), located in the middle taiga subzone, where green ash is common in street landscaping, parks, and courtyards. …”
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