Association between red blood cell distribution width and genetic risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective cohort study and Mendelian randomization analysis by Mingyang Chen, Jing Lei, Zhenqiu Liu, Renjia Zhao, Yanfeng Jiang, Kelin Xu, Tiejun Zhang, Chen Suo, Xingdong Chen

“…This study aimed to investigate the associations between RDW, genetics, and the risk of developing RA. Methods We analysed data from 145,025 healthy participants at baseline in the UK Biobank. …”
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Effects of prior air pollution exposure on functional recovery after a myocardial infarction by Jordi Bañeras, Alejandro Berenguel-Senén, Eulogio Pleguezuelos, José Antonio Alarcón, Jesús Vallejo, Paz Sanz-Ayán, Juan Izquierdo-García, José Garcia, Rafael Colman, Juan Ignacio Castillo-Martín, Eduard Ródenas-Alesina

“…To assess the effect of different pollutants on post-MI rehabilitation, we included 137 post-MI patients from 7 Spanish hospitals that were enrolled in a cardiac rehabilitation program who underwent two cardiopulmonary exercise tests (CPET) within a 12-week period. Air pollution data were obtained from preexistent databases and matched with the patient's zip code. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of West Nile Virus transmission: Environmental, ecological, and individual factors. An umbrella review by Carlos Adrián Vargas Campos, Selene García-Pérez, Jordi Figuerola, Josué Martínez-de la Puente, Irene Polo, Belén Rodríguez-de-Fonseca, Sofía Fernández-Álvarez, Víctor Galván Fraile, Marta Martín-Rey, Marina Lacasaña, Clara Bermúdez-Tamayo

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Knowledge, confidence and social support: Kenyan women’s priority needs for contraceptive self-injection learning through a social cognitive theory lens by Serah Gitome, Lauren Suchman, Sarah Okumu, Pauline Wekesa, Janelli Vallin, Louisa Ndunyu, Zachary A. Kwena, Jenny Liu, Kelsey Holt, Elizabeth A. Bukusi

“…Audio recordings of the in-depth interviews were transcribed and translated into English as necessary. Transcripts were coded in Dedoose qualitative analysis software, data was analyzed thematically, and insights were drawn from the emerging themes. …”
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The global mapping of electron precipitation and ionospheric conductance from whistler-mode chorus waves by Dillon Gillespie, Hyunju Kim Connor, Qianli Ma, Qianli Ma, Xiao-Jia Zhang, Xiao-Jia Zhang, Xiao-Chen Shen, Dogacan Ozturk, Nigel P. Meredith

“…We found LBC waves drove diffuse electron precipitation significantly more than UBC waves, however it is possible that THEMIS data may have underestimated the upper chorus band wave observations for magnetic latitudes below 65°.…”
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A qualitative study on the experience of family members of patients with mild to moderate disturbance of consciousness in NICU undergoing physical restraint (NICU轻中度意识障碍患者实施身体约束时家属... by YIN Zhaomin (殷召敏), WANG Fang (王芳)

“…Methods Using the method of qualitative research, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 family members of patients with mild to moderate disturbance of consciousness in NICU during physical restraint. The data were coded, analyzed, sorted and summarized according to Colaizzi's seven step analysis method. …”
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Digital behavioral dietary interventions to promote a healthy diet among children and adolescents: a scoping review of technologies, design, behavioral theory, and assessed outcome... by Zoë van der Heijden, Desiree Lucassen, Janine Faessen, Guido Camps, Yuan Lu, Henk Schipper, Sanne Nijhof, Elske Brouwer-Brolsma

“…One reviewer extracted data, including general information, theoretical underpinning, and outcomes assessed, while BCTs were coded independently by two reviewers. …”
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Cultural adaptation of a digital therapeutic for insomnia for Spanish-speaking Hispanic adults in the United States: a qualitative studyResearch in context by Carmela Alcántara, Luciana Giorgio Cosenzo, Sarah V. Diaz, Darwin Arias, Joseph E. Schwartz, Ian M. Kronish, Nathalie Moise

“…In Stage 4, a pilot study was undertaken to assess usability of the adaptations. Qualitative data were analysed using thematic content analysis and coded by type of adaptation. …”
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“Where” and “What” Do Adolescent Athletes Learn When It Comes to Food Literacy Compared With Adolescents that Do Not Play Sports? A Gender-Based Thematic Analysis by Alysha L Deslippe, Coralie Bergeron, Olivia Y Wu, Kimberley J Hernandez, Emilie Comtois-Rousseau, Tamara R Cohen

“…Using inductive and deductive techniques, we thematically analyzed the data. Deductive codes were drawn from the Food Literacy for Young Adults Framework including Functional (e.g., nutrition literacy), Relational (e.g., joy in shared meals), and Systems (e.g., food sustainability) competencies. …”
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IARA: An Underwater Acoustic Database by Fabio Oliveira Baptista Da Silva, Julio De Castro Vargas Fernandes, William Soares Filho, Joao Baptista De Oliveira E Souza Filho, Angela Spengler, Natanael Nunes De Moura

“…The study also emphasizes the importance of proper data selection, including the use of exclusion regions to enhance signal confidence. …”
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Analysis of the Causes of Urban Sprawl in Iran by keramatollah Ziari, Saeed Zanganeh Shahraki, Negin Rajabzadeh, Mohsen Abbas Nejad Jelogir

“…The study employed a qualitative and descriptive-analytical approach, utilizing document-based data collection methods. Approximately 80 domestic articles on urban sprawl were gathered, analyzed, and coded using MAXQDA2020 software through a systematic process. …”
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Real-world clinical burden of patients presenting with vaginitis symptoms in the United StatesAJOG MFM at a Glance by Justin Chen, Jenny Tse, Liucheng Shi, Mindy M. Cheng, Rebecca Lillis, Aimee M. Near

“…The date of the first diagnosis code for vaginitis or related symptoms was considered the first clinical presentation (“index visit”). …”
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Leveraging edge computing and deep learning for the real-time identification of bean plant pathologiesBean Plant Pathologies Dataset for Deep Learning Tasks by Andrew Katumba, Wayne Steven Okello, Sudi Murindanyi, Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende, Moses Bomera, Ben Wycliff Mugalu, Amos Acur

“…., confidence thresholding and training with an auxiliary class (unknown class), were utilized to handle inputs unrelated to bean leaves.Our results show that our custom CNN, BeanWatchNet, achieved 90% accuracy when tested on unseen data for the classification of the three (3) target classes, i.e., ALS, bean rust and healthy. …”
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Focus on patient perspectives in climate action policies for healthcare. A German survey analysis on what patients are willing to do by Florian Scholz, Nikolaus Börner, Sophie Anne Schust, Josefine Schardey, Florian Kühn, Bernhard Renz, Martin Angele, Jens Werner, Markus Guba, Sven Jacob

“…Descriptive statistics and regression analyses were used to analyze the data.ResultsA total of 399 patients completed the survey (87% completion rate). …”
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Purification and functional characterisation of rhiminopeptidase A, a novel aminopeptidase from the venom of Bitis gabonica rhinoceros. by Sakthivel Vaiyapuri, Simon C Wagstaff, Kimberley A Watson, Robert A Harrison, Jonathan M Gibbins, E Gail Hutchinson

“…Together with the functional data, mass spectrometry analysis of the purified protein confirmed this as an aminopeptidase A and thus this has been named as rhiminopeptidase A. …”
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Burden and survival of colorectal cancer in china from 1990 to 2021: findings from the global burden of disease study by Boyuan Ma

“…Methods: This study utilized data from the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) 2021 to analyze colorectal cancer burden in China and globally. …”
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The Economic Analysis of the Overlooked Recurrent Low Back Pain: Three Years Retrospective Observational Study by Szyszka J, Matuska J, Szyszka BG, Walkowiak D, Skorupska E

“…We aimed to compare the cost per visit for LBP and recurrent LBP, including the impact of gender and type of medical service, estimating the approximate annual cost of recurrent LBP.Patients and Methods: Data on LBP categorized according to ICD-10 codes (G54, G55, M45, M46, M47, M48, M49, M51, M53, and M54) from the Polish National Health Fund (NHF) and Opolskie Rehabilitation Center (OCR) were analyzed based on the recurrent state as outlined in the new chronic pain definition.Results: In OCR, a recurrent LBP was confirmed for 22.78% of patients, of which 59.72% were female (p< 0.001). …”
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MORAL AND SPIRITUAL FOUNDATIONS OF YOUTH POLICY IN REAL SECTOR OF ECONOMY by N. V. Popova

“…Dialectical method, method of historical and logical unity, statistical and comparative data analyses are used.Results and scientific novelty. …”
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One size doesn’t fit all: regional dynamics in pediatric emergency visits during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by Michelle Seiler, Gregory Biland, Oliver Gruebner, Oliver Gruebner, Sergio Manzano, Gianluca Gualco, Marc Sidler, Ursula Laasner, Julia Dratva, Julia Dratva, Michael von Rhein

“…This study aimed to analyze changes in pediatric ED catchment areas over time across three Swiss centers and explore implications for future healthcare crises.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective, longitudinal cohort study at three tertiary pediatric EDs in Zurich, Bellinzona, and Geneva, covering different language regions. Data from March 2018 to February 2022 included daily pediatric ED visits, patient demographics, and postal codes. …”
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Absolute Vicarious Calibration, Extended PICS (EPICS) Based De-Trending and Validation of Hyperspectral Hyperion, DESIS, and EMIT by Harshitha Monali Adrija, Larry Leigh, Morakot Kaewmanee, Dinithi Siriwardana Pathiranage, Juliana Fajardo Rueda, David Aaron, Cibele Teixeira Pinto

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