Experiences of healthcare and administrative staff working with asylum seekers in the current polycrisis context: a qualitative study by Léa Grosjean, Yann Sancosme, Kevin Morisod, Allison François, Rose Caitlin, Anne Jachmann, Véronique S. Grazioli, Patrick Bodenmann

“…They participated in semi-structured interviews exploring the personal experiences of their work, difficulties and challenges encountered and their resources and needs. Inductive content analysis was used to organize data and identify themes. …”
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Supporting parent capacity to manage pain in young children with cancer at home: Co‐design and usability testing of the PainCaRe app by Lindsay A. Jibb, William Liu, Jennifer N. Stinson, Paul C. Nathan, Julie Chartrand, Nicole M. Alberts, Elham Hashemi, Tatenda Masama, Hannah G. Pease, Lessley B. Torres, Haydee G. Cortes, Susan Kuczynski, Sam Liu, Henry La, Michelle A. Fortier

“…App usability and acceptability were evaluated using the validated System Usability Scale and a thematic analysis of app testing sessions and interviews. Iterative testing sessions were conducted until data saturation. …”
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Exploring the spectral patterns of chemical elements in soils through proximal VIS-NIR spectroscopy and ML (a pilot study: Armenia) by A. Medvedev, G. Tepanosyan, S. Asmaryan, R. Avetisyan, V. Muradyan, I. Sereda, A. Gevorgyan, K. Davtyan, L. Sahakyan

“…Correlation analysis of the content of these macro components and their spectral reflectance values shows that they vary in spectral patterns. …”
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Prognostic Nomogram for Predicting Survival in Asian Patients With Small‐Cell Lung Cancer: A Comprehensive Population‐Based Study and External Verification by Yuanli Xia, Jingjing Qu, Yufang Wang, Yanping Zhu, Jianying Zhou, Jianya Zhou

“…Methods The SEER database supplied data on 661 Asian SCLC patients, who were then divided into training and internal validation sets through a random selection process. …”
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Role of postoperative radiotherapy in pT3N0 rectal cancer: A risk‐stratification system based on population analyses by Yun‐xia Huang, Yan‐zong Lin, Jin‐luan Li, Xue‐qing Zhang, Li‐rui Tang, Qing‐yang Zhuang, Fei‐fei Lin, Xi‐jin Lin, Jun‐xin Wu

“…In this review of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database (2010‐2014), we analyzed the data of pT3N0 rectal cancer patients who had not undergone neoadjuvant radiotherapy. …”
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Is cystatin C a good predictor of acute kidney injury after elective aortic surgery? by Maričić-Prijić Sanja, Uvelin Arsen, Anđelić Nada, Plećaš-Đurić Aleksandra, Popović Radmila, Vicković Sanja

“…According to the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, the cut-off value of cystatin C serum concentration of 1.14 mg/L had the highest sensitivity (82.5%) and specificity (76%) in the differentiation of patients who will develop AKI. …”
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Multimodal deep learning with MUF-net for noninvasive WHO/ISUP grading of renal cell carcinoma using CEUS and B-mode ultrasound by Yixin Zhu, Ji Wu, Qiongxian Long, Yan Li, Hao Luo, Lu Pang, Lin Zhu, Hui Luo

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop and validate a multimodal deep learning model that utilizes preoperative grayscale and contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) video data for noninvasive WHO/ISUP nuclear grading of renal cell carcinoma (RCC).MethodsIn this dual-center retrospective study, CEUS videos from 100 patients with RCC collected between June 2012 and June 2021 were analyzed. …”
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Changes in serum concentration of perioperative inflammatory cytokines following the timing of surgery among mild–moderate traumatic brain injury patients and factors associated by Hervé Monka Lekuya, Hervé Monka Lekuya, Stephen Cose, Marjorie Nakibuule, Gift Ahimbisibwe, Anthony Fuller, Larrey Kasereka Kamabu, Emmanuel Biryabarema, Geoffrey Olweny, David Patrick Kateete, Anthony Kirabira, Fredrick Makumbi, Jelle Vandersteene, Edward Baert, Moses Galukande, Jean-Pierre Okito Kalala

“…We collected the clinical-radiological data, as well as pre-and postoperative venous samples from participants; we then did Luminex Assay to quantify the serum levels of pro/anti-inflammatory cytokines using the kits of 96-well human cytokine “27-Plex-Assay (#M500KCAF0Y®).” …”
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Sex-specific associations between body composition and depression among U.S. adults: a cross-sectional study by Yijing Li, Juan Li, Tianning Sun, Zhigang He, Cheng Liu, Zhixiao Li, Yanqiong Wu, Hongbing Xiang

“…Additionally, compared to females with a low-fat high-muscle phenotype, those with LA-LM (OR = 3.97, 95%CI:2.16–7.30), HA-LM (OR = 5.40, 95%CI:2.34–12.46), and HA-HM (OR = 6.36, 95%CI:3.26–12.37) phenotypes were more likely to develop depression. Interestingly, further interaction analysis of ASMI and FMI in females revealed an interplay between height-adjusted fat mass and muscle mass (OR = 4.67, 95%CI: 2.04–10.71). …”
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An effective multi-step feature selection framework for clinical outcome prediction using electronic medical records by Hongnian Wang, Mingyang Zhang, Liyi Mai, Xin Li, Abdelouahab Bellou, Lijuan Wu

“…However, despite the abundance of feature selection (FS) methods available, challenges remain in choosing the most appropriate method, deciding how many top-ranked variables to include, and ensuring these selections are meaningful from a medical perspective. Methods We developed a practical multi-step feature selection (FS) framework that integrates data-driven statistical inference with a knowledge verification strategy. …”
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Efficiency of application of innovative technologies in the organization of practical training by N. I. Taraseeva, O. V. Baulina

“…The rich experience of university professors allowed developing the necessary documentation in all areas of training, taking into account the results of scientific research and practical experience.According to the results of the research, the article presents data that allows teachers and students to carry out (during the training and work experience) and improve the graduate’s professional activities, expand the field of knowledge, and also shape the innovative potential of educational institutions. …”
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eEF2K is a poor prognostic factor and novel molecular target in pancreatic cancer: regulating tumor growth and progression via the tumor microenvironment by Didem Karakas, Ahmed Ashour, Hamada Ahmed Mokhlis, Nermin Kahraman, Recep Bayraktar, Sayra Dilmac, Nashwa N. Kabil, Mumin Alper Erdogan, Egemen Dere, Engin Ulukaya, Bulent Ozpolat

“…Thus, PDAC represents a significant therapeutic challenge, necessitating a deeper understanding of its biology and tumor microenvironment (TME) to develop more effective treatments and improve patient outcomes. …”
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Beijing Longitudinal Disability Survey in Community Elderly (BLINDSCE): protocol for a community-based prospective longitudinal cohort study about disability prediction model by Yue Wu, Shaoyuan Lei, Siqi Cheng, Xinyan Du, ChengBei Hou, Hongjun Liu, Xiaolin Yue, Yansu Guo

“…We aim to establish a prospective cohort, the Beijing Longitudinal Disability Survey in Community Elderly (BLINDSCE), using multidimensional disability assessments and to develop multifactorial models for disability prediction among community-dwelling older adults.Methods and analysis The BLINDSCE is a prospective cohort study that includes community-dwelling older adults aged ≥65 years with or without disability from urban and rural areas in Beijing. …”
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Tablet-based sensorimotor home-training system for amnestic mild cognitive impairments in the elderly: design of a randomised clinical trial by Robin Bekrater-Bodmann, Annette Löffler, Stefano Silvoni, Lutz Frölich, Lucrezia Hausner, Simon Desch, Dieter Kleinböhl, Herta Flor

“…In this trial, we aim to evaluate the effectiveness of a newly developed sensorimotor training, delivered at home, combined with personalised reinforcement, on the progression of aMCI-related cognitive impairments.Methods and analysis In a randomised trial, we will compare two aMCI groups (30 subjects each), randomly allocated to a sensorimotor or a cognitive control training. …”
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A mixed methods evaluation of an online climate change and health certificate program for working professionals by Daniel Carrión, Saira Prasanth, Ivan Hurtado, Anna Lin-Schweitzer, Maricel Braga, Sammi Munson, Emmanuelle Hines, John Kotcher, Heather Daly-Haney, Edward Maibach, Kathryn Conlon, Lauren Babcock-Dunning, Kristin Timm, Robert Dubrow

“…Results A total of 579 enrollees’ data were analyzed. The program completion rate was 90.0% and participants were diverse in their professional and geographic representation, but disproportionately from North America (82.4%). …”
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Women’s and girls’ sexual empowerment differs by geographical context: a population-based validation study by Shannon N. Wood, Jessica L. Dozier, Celia Karp, Funmilola M. OlaOlorun, Elizabeth Omoluabi, Rosine Mosso, Pierre Z. Akilimali, Simon Peter Sebina Kibira, Frederick Makumbi, Georges Guiella, Peter Gichangi, Anoop Khanna, Sani Oumarou, Caroline Moreau

“…Methods This study leverages cross-sectional, population-based survey data collected among women of reproductive age in Burkina Faso (n = 4,012), Côte d’Ivoire (n = 2,278); Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC (n = 1,097)); Kinshasa, DRC (n = 1,143); Rajasthan, India (n = 4,004); Kenya (n = 5,454); Kano, Nigeria (n = 780); Lagos, Nigeria (n = 804); Niger (n = 2,286); and Uganda (n = 2,228) to validate eight sexual empowerment measures via confirmatory factor analysis. …”
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Home Range and Habitat Selection of Blue-Eared Pheasants <i>Crossoptilon auritum</i> During Breeding Season in Mountains of Southwest China by Jinglin Peng, Xiaotong Shang, Fan Fan, Yong Zheng, Lianjun Zhao, Sheng Li, Yang Liu, Li Zhang

“…Such detailed insights provide an essential foundation for developing targeted conservation strategies, particularly regarding effective habitat management and zoning of human activities within the species’ range.…”
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Short and Mid-term Outcomes of Percutaneous Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect Closure Using Amplatzer Duct Occluders Type II in Children and Adolescents by Hamid Amoozgar, Hamid Arabi, Mohammadreza Edraki, Amir Naghshzan, Nima Mehdizadegan, Hamid Mohammadi, Mohammadjavad Nobakhti, Kambiz Keshavarz

“…The effects on tricuspid regurgitation (TR), mitral regurgitation (MR), and aortic regurgitation (AR) were assessed, along with the presence of residual shunts and conduction disturbances. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 24.0). …”
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Enhancing resilience: the impact of a near-peer mentoring program on medical students by Lea Pölczman, Lea Pölczman, Dorottya Árva, Dorottya Árva, Zsuzsa Győrffy, Márk Jámbor, András Végh, András Végh, Gergő Kristóf, György Purebl, Edmond Girasek

“…The control group (n = 39) did not participate in mentoring. Data was collected at two points, 5 months apart, at the semester’s start (August 2022) and end (February 2023). …”
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Enhancing dyadic outcomes of stroke survivors and caregivers: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Tsan-Hon Liou, Feng-Hang Chang, Valeria Chiu, Pengsheng Ni, Yen-Nung Lin, Jiunn-Horng Kang, Der-Sheng Han, Shih-Pin Hsu, Juleen Rodakowski

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a newly developed dyad-focused strategy training intervention in enhancing participation among stroke survivors and their caregivers.Methods and analysis This study employs a single-blind, parallel-group randomised controlled trial with allocation concealment and assessor blinding. …”
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