Effectiveness of the Better Operative Software Outcomes Tool for Monitoring Cataract Surgery Outcomes in Inhambane Province, Mozambique: Prospective Pilot Diagnostic Accuracy Study by Mónica Lecumberri, Dórcia Mandlate, Vasco Cote, Montserrat Martín-Baranera, Carlos L Moser

“…The BOOST Cataract app was used to collect data on visual acuity (VA) on the first postoperative day and to assess surgical outcomes. …”
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The association between the dietary index for gut microbiota and its components with cardiovascular disease risk: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES by Lin Na, Jing Chang, Xinqi Li, Xiaona Che, Yunfei Sun, Wenjing Cui, Xin Xue

“…This study aims to investigate the relationship between the dietary index for gut microbiota (DI-GM) and its components, including the beneficial gut microbiota score (BGMS) and the unfavorable gut microbiota score (UGMS), in relation to cardiovascular disease.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data (1999–2020), collecting baseline sociodemographic and health-related data from 41,193 adults aged ≥20 years. …”
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Advancements and Challenges in Video-Based Deception Detection: A Systematic Literature Review of Datasets, Modalities, and Methods by Yeni Dwi Rahayu, Chastine Fatichah, Anny Yuniarti, Yusti Probowati Rahayu

“…This systematic literature review (SLR) aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of video-based deception detection research, with five distinct contributions: 1) an unprecedented analysis of 21 datasets, revealing critical gaps and opportunities in data resources; 2) a novel evaluation framework for assessing dataset quality and ecological validity; 3) a systematic comparison of multimodal integration approaches, identifying optimal strategies for combining visual, audio, and textual cues; 4) a critical examination of temporal modeling techniques for capturing the dynamic nature of deceptive behavior; and 5) a roadmap for addressing ethical challenges in deployment. …”
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Trends in carbapenem antibiotics utilization, costs, and market dynamics in Medicaid: a retrospective analysis from 1991 to 2023 by Marwan A. Alrasheed, Abdulrahman A. Alsuhibani

“…Data on prescriptions, reimbursements, and proxy pricing were extracted, aggregated, and analyzed. …”
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Rural–urban differences in lipid abnormalities among middle-aged and older Indians by Priya Chatterjee, Sakshi Arora, Pooja Rai, Latha Diwakar, Thomas G. Issac, Jonas S. Sundarakumar

“…Participants aged ≥ 45 years were included, and those with dementia, severe psychiatric/medical illnesses, and severe visual/hearing impairments were excluded. Data on sociodemographic variables, physical activity, tobacco/alcohol use, BMI, diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension, and other medical comorbidities were collected. …”
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Integrated deep learning framework for driver distraction detection and real-time road object recognition in advanced driver assistance systems by Rakesh Salakapuri, Naveen Kumar Navuri, Thrimurthulu Vobbilineni, G. Ravi, Karthik Karmakonda, K. Asish vardhan

“…A decision-making module evaluates the combined data to assess danger levels and prompt either timely warnings or corrective actions. …”
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Efficacy and retention rate of secukinumab in psoriatic arthritis across different clinical phenotypes: insights from the Italian GISEA Registry by Giuseppe Lopalco, Maria Morrone, Fabiola Atzeni, Chiara Bazzani, Francesco Paolo Bianchi, Francesco Paolo Cantatore, Roberto Caporali, Antonio Carletto, Alberto Cauli, Maria Sole Chimenti, Sergio Colella, Fabrizio Conti, Addolorata Corrado, Ennio Giulio Favalli, Alberto Floris, Marco Fornaro, Rosario Foti, Roberta Foti, Elena Fracassi, Bruno Frediani, Stefano Gentileschi, Roberto Gorla, Elisa Gremese, Emanuela Praino, Roberta Ramonda, Cinzia Rotondo, Marco Sebastiani, Angelo Semeraro, Gianfranco Ferraccioli, Giovanni Lapadula, Florenzo Iannone

“…Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of SECU by evaluating drug survival and identifying potential predictors of clinical response and treatment discontinuation in patients with moderate-to-severe PsA, using real-world data from the Italian Group for the Study of Early Arthritis (GISEA) registry. …”
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Real-Time Detection and Localization of Force on a Capacitive Elastomeric Sensor Array Using Image Processing and Machine Learning by Peter Werner Egger, Gidugu Lakshmi Srinivas, Mathias Brandstötter

“…Sensor output was captured via a MUCA breakout board and Arduino Nano 33 IoT, transmitting the Ratio of Mutual Capacitance data for further analysis. A Python-based processing pipeline filters and visualizes the data with real-time clustering and adaptive thresholding. …”
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Peculiar morphology of Asgard archaeal cells close to the prokaryote-eukaryote boundary by Burak Avcı, Kassiani Panagiotou, Mads Albertsen, Thijs J. G. Ettema, Andreas Schramm, Kasper Urup Kjeldsen

“…ABSTRACT The emergence of complex eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic ancestors is a major enigma in the history of life. Current data suggest that Asgard archaea are the closest prokaryotic relatives of eukaryotes and have a genetic potential for cellular complexity, suggesting their key role in the evolution of eukaryotes. …”
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VTE risk assessment and management in admitted patients at a private hospital in Dubai- A quality improvement project by Akil Gafarbhai Parmar, Salman Muhammad Soomar, Rafiw Mahen, Asma Binte Shahid, Nasser Alharazi, Faiza Akhlaque, Zeeshan Khan

“…Bar graphs were developed to visually display the data. Results The mean ± SD age was 46.15 ± 15.81 years. …”
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Spatial distribution and determinants of anemia among under-five children in Mozambique by Berhan Tekeba, Mulugeta Wassie, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Agazhe Aemro

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the spatial variation and determinates of anemia among under-five children in Mozambique by using the most recent demographic and health survey data. A cross-sectional study was conducted using the most recent demographic and health survey data of Mozambique. …”
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Pediatric Brain Tumor Risk Associated with Head Computed Tomography: Systematic Literature Review by Dilara R. Kuznetsova, Diana A. Gabdullina, Alina F. Makhmudova, Elena V. Bochkina, Elizaveta O. Platonova, Bogdan O. Zhirnov, Elnara E. Akhmetgareeva, Liliya S. Atangulova, Ruslan S. Shein, Kristina I. Rakhimova, Vlastilin V. Pakalnis, Elza R. Ganieva

“…Available epidemiological data generally confirmed correlation between head CT and tumor growth induction. …”
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A feasibility randomised trial evaluating the levitation tri-compartment offloader knee brace for multicompartment knee osteoarthritis by Emily L. Bishop, Justin Bonhomme, Molly Joffe, Chris Cowper-Smith, Janet L. Ronsky, Marcia L. Clark

“…Changes were made to participant eligibility criteria, recruitment strategy and data collection methods to improve feasibility, efficiency, and appropriateness for a full RCT. …”
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Subcutaneous fast-acting insulin analogues, alone or in combination with long-acting insulin, versus intravenous regular insulin infusion in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis: pr... by Beng Leong Lim, Wei Feng Lee, Berlin Lee, Yan Ee Lynette Chung, Kee Vooi Loo

“…We will assess statistical heterogeneity by visually inspecting forest plots and the I2 statistic. …”
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Evaluation of the Performance of an Ocular Surface Modulator Containing ST-Lysyal Versus Hyaluronic Acid Eyedrops in Patients with Dry Eye Disease: A Pilot Study by Stefano Barabino, Andrea Rosa, Sara Marini, Carlo Domenico Bianchi, Maurizio Rolando

“…Conclusion This study provides the first clinical evidence of T-Lys efficacy in patients with DED, supporting preclinical data and highlighting its potential as a promising ocular surface modulator. …”
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Effects of Virtual Care on Patient and Provider Experience of the Clinical Encounter: Qualitative Hermeneutic Study by Graham McCaffrey, Erin Wilson, Lela V Zimmer, Anurag Singh, Steinunn Jonatansdottir, Peter Zimmer, David Snadden, Ian D Graham, Martha MacLeod

“…Providers were more concerned about the loss of visual cues and sensory data for assessments, as well as the reduced opportunity to build relationships through conversation with patients. …”
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A Personalized, Transdiagnostic Smartphone App (Mello) Targeting Repetitive Negative Thinking for Depression and Anxiety: Qualitative Analysis of Young People’s Experience by Lee Valentine, Chelsea Arnold, Jennifer Nicholas, Jessi Malouf, Jessi Malouf, Mario Alvarez-Jimenez, Imogen H Bell

“…Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. ResultsThe analysis identified three superordinate themes: Mello as a tool for intentional reflection; doing therapy your own way; and barriers to engagement during low mood, anxiety, and RNT. …”
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Efficacy of schema mode therapy on obsessive symptoms, distress tolerance and guilt of patients with obsessive-compulsive: A single subject study by aylin ghassemi koushikolaei, iran davoudi, abdolkazem neysi, morteza omidiyan

“…The therapeutic intervention utilized in this study adhered to the schema mode therapy protocol as outlined by Ferrell et al. (2014). For data analysis, visual chart, percentage of non-overlapping data, recovery percentage and reliable change index were used. …”
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The impact of pituitary adenomas on cognitive performance: a systematic review by Ting-Chia Young, Kai-Yen Lin, Wan-Cheng Li, Chi-Ning Huang, Wen-Hsuan Tsai

“…Individual patient-level data, including clinical characteristics, tumor subtype, treatment interventions, hormonal status, and psychological outcomes, were systematically collected. …”
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A Complete Functional Characterization of Patients with Severe Knee Osteoarthritis in Need of Total Knee Replacement by Vinicius Taboni Lisboa, Bruno de Paula Leite Arruda, Rafael de Andrade Tambascia, Alessandro Rozin Zorzi, Alberto Cliquet, Gustavo Constantino de Campos

“…The patients responded to subjective self-reported questionnaires and performance-based functional tests. Anthropometric data were also collected. The main outcome measures were Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Index (WOMAC), visual analog scale (VAS), Short Form-36, knee range of motion, thigh perimeter measurement, maximum voluntary isometric contraction, and 6-min walk test. …”
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