A comparative of multiple rib fractures with embracing fixators and rib-locking titanium plates by Wu Wen, Yong Qiao

“…Method: The retrospective study was conducted at the Sichuan Province Orthopaedics Hospital, China, and comprised clinical data from January 2020 to December 2022 of patients with multiple rib fractures. …”
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Assessing the Effects of Cancer Diagnosis and Coping Strategies on Patients in Vhembe District Hospitals, Limpopo Province by Dorah Ursula Ramathuba, Takalani Friddah Rafundisani, Maria Sonto Maputle

“…A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data, and the data were analyzed using a software package for descriptive statistics (SPSS version 23). …”
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Validation of Cxbladder® Triage and Monitor as an Adjunct to Urothelial Carcinoma Diagnosis and Surveillance in a Single Centre by Magee D, Tharakan N, Yuiminaga Y

“…De-identified patient demographic data along with smoking status, risk of environmental exposures, family history, type of hematuria or last date of last recurrence were collected, and the planned cystoscopy would then proceed. …”
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Cerebrospinal fluid haptoglobin levels and outcome after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage: Evidence from Mendelian randomization. by Gbenga A Kayode, Loukas Zagkos, Godspower Oboli, Sonya Abraham, Gregory Kato, Quazi Ataher, Evangelia Farmakioti, Lothar Tremmel, Stephen Burgess

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Using individual level data in the UK Biobank and genetic summary statistics from the largest relevant cohorts, Mendelian randomization analysis was conducted to explore the associations of genetically predicted CSF haptoglobin with the risk of catastrophic aSAH (i.e., fatal aSAH or non-fatal aSAH with at least one of: hemiparesis, aphasia, apraxia, or visual field defects within 7 days) and secondary traits, including stroke-related outcomes and imaging markers of brain swelling.…”
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Study of Exploring the Social Networks and Stigmatizing Experiences among Youths Recovering from Substance Use Disorders: A Qualitative Approach by Yogender Kumar Malik, Adwitiya Ray, Sujata Sethi, Rajiv Gupta

“…Methods: This descriptive qualitative study employed purposive sampling to recruit 60 participants aged 19–25 years who were abstinent or under supervised treatment. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews. …”
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Quality of life reported by patients with ecchymosis following total knee arthroplasty by Zhibing Gong, Hanglin Qiu, Huantang Zhang, Yanyan Xu, Rongkai Wu, Qianjin Zhang, Hanghui Lin, Zhaoke Wu, Fudong Xu, Zhikun Zhuang, Changyu Huang

“…ObjectivesTo explore the early quality of life (QOL), function, and pain of patients with ecchymosis after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), and to investigate the incidence of post-TKA ecchymosis and its potential risk factors under anticoagulant therapy.MethodsThis single-center observational study included patients who underwent TKA at our center from June 2022 to June 2023. Data on demographic information, surgical details, pre-operative and post-operative laboratory results, imaging data, etc., were collected. …”
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Improved Intelligent Condition Monitoring with Diagnostic Indicator Selection by Urszula Jachymczyk, Paweł Knap, Krzysztof Lalik

“…Traditional PdM systems often rely on numerous, broadly chosen diagnostic indicators derived from vibration data, yet many of these features offer little added value and may even degrade model performance. …”
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Highlights of 2023-Print Issue by Patient Safety Authority

“….** This issue revives previously published articles—original studies, data analyses, interviews, safety alerts, and more—as well as Patient Safety Authority content you may have missed. …”
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IoT-Enabled Adaptive Watering System With ARIMA-Based Soil Moisture Prediction for Smart Agriculture by Muhammad Afzal, Iftikhar Ahmed Saeed, Muhammad Noman Sohail, Mohamad Hanif Md Saad, Mahidur R. Sarker

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Fall Detection in Q-eBall: Enhancing Gameplay Through Sensor-Based Solutions by Zeyad T. Aklah, Hussein T. Hassan, Amean Al-Safi, Khalid Aljabery

“…The system captures the data of players’ movement in real-time and transmits it to the game controller, which can accurately identify when a player falls. …”
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The effect of music on pain and anxiety during hysterosalpingography: a randomized controlled trial by Betül Mumcu, Ayşe Aydın

“…“Personal Information Form,” “Visual Analogue Scale (VAS),” and “State Anxiety Inventory” were used to collect the data. …”
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Detection of the Pigment Distribution of Stacked Matcha During Processing Based on Hyperspectral Imaging Technology by Qinghai He, Zhiyuan Liu, Xiaoli Li, Yong He, Zhi Lin

“…Then, these quantitative detection models were extended to each pixel in hyperspectral images, achieving point-by-point prediction of pigment components, so the distribution of pigments of stacked tea leaves during processing procedures was successfully visualized on the processing line in situ. By integrating a hyperspectral imaging system into the real-world environment, operators can monitor pigment levels in real time and thus dynamically adjust processing parameters based on real-time data. …”
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Prevalence of Spina Bifida among Newborns in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mohammed Oumer, Molla Taye, Hailu Aragie, Ashenafi Tazebew

“…All essential data were extracted using a standardized data extraction format, and the JBI quality appraisal checklist was used to assess the quality of studies. …”
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Optimization Method of High-Speed Train Composite Material Workshop Planning and Scheduling by Yanliang Jie, Lei Hao, Shujun Yan, Xueli Zhang

“…The prototype system is developed with Microsoft’s integrated development platform Visual Studio 2013, and Microsoft’s SQL Server 2008 is used as the background database management system. …”
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A Systematic Review of Outcome Measures Use, Analytical Approaches, Reporting Methods, and Publication Volume by Year in Low Back Pain Trials Published between 1980 and 2012: Respi... by Robert Froud, Shilpa Patel, Dévan Rajendran, Philip Bright, Tom Bjørkli, Rachelle Buchbinder, Sandra Eldridge, Martin Underwood

“…Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analyses.…”
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“PEOPLE MATTER. FREEDOM MATTERS. PEACE MATTERS”: CONCEPTUAL METAPHOR ANALYSIS OF VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY’S SPEECHES by Anastasiia S. Skichko, Sandrine Peraldi, Stephen Lucek

“…In conclusion, the investigation of these data has revealed that Volodymyr Zelenskyy tends to utilise a vast range of conceptual metaphors, specifically structural, ontological, and building. …”
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Effectivity of Walking Epidural Analgesia in Normal Labor to Reduce Labor Pain and Improve Neonatal Outcome by Theresia Monica Rahardjo, Aloysius Suryawan, Ursula Jovanka Natasya Yusran, Alfonsus Zeus Suryawan

“…After that all of 450 patients’ data was then analyzed by Wilcoxon with IBM® SPSS Statistic 26th with α=0.05. …”
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The effect of phacoemulsification of bilateral cataracts, performed at different intervals, on the macular area of the retina by I. E. Ioshin, A. I. Tolchinskaya, A. M. Bagirov

“…Before surgery, visual acuity of the first eye was, on average, 0.38 ± 0.05, while that of the second eye averaged 0.41 ± 0.05. …”
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Assessment of cataract and glaucoma knowledge, attitudes, and practices among students at the University of Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo by Yvon Babundo Kabu Eanga, Tacite Kpanya Mazoba, David Lubeji Kayembe

“… Introduction Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy characterized by optic disc excavation and visual field loss, primarily due to elevated intraocular pressure. …”
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Prediction of Diabetes in Middle-Aged Adults: A Machine Learning Approach by Gideon Addo, Bismark Amponsah Yeboah, Michael Obuobi, Raphael Doh-Nani, Seidu Mohammed, David Kojo Amakye

“…Materials and Methods: This study utilized data from a previous cohort study conducted in Bangladesh. …”
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