Comparative Characteristics of a Subsequent Morbidity Wave COVID-19 in Various Regions of the World by A. P. Bavrina, N. V. Saperkin, O. V. Drugova, N. N. Karjakin, O. V. Kovalishena

“…A descriptive epidemiological study involved the use of the following data on COVID-19: daily increase in new infections in absolute numbers and relative indicators during 1 June 2020 till 30 November 2020 in five countries (France, Italy, USA, Brazil, India) , description and timing of various restrictive measures. …”
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Factors influencing healthy product consumer behavior: an integrated model of purchase intention by Jessica Müller-Pérez, Ángel Acevedo-Duque, Elizabeth Emperatriz García-Salirrosas, Manuel Escobar-Farfán, Jorge Alberto Esponda-Pérez, Elena Cachicatari-Vargas, Rina Álvarez-Becerra, Sandra Alcina De Fortoul

“…This research addresses the growing need to understand consumer behavior in the context of healthy and sustainable food choices.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted, collecting data from 703 Mexican consumers. The dataset was analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess the relationships among the studied variables and their effects on purchase intention and consumer behavior.ResultsThe analysis revealed that willingness to pay was the strongest predictor of healthy purchase intention (β = 0.347, p < 0.001), followed by price considerations (β = 0.325, p < 0.001). …”
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Explorative Study of Modulatory Effects of Notochordal Cell‐Derived Extracellular Vesicles on the IL‐1β‐Induced Catabolic Cascade in Nucleus Pulposus Cell Pellets and Explants... by J. C. vanMaanen, F. C. Bach, J. W. Snuggs, K. Ito, M. H. M. Wauben, C. L. Le Maitre, M. A. Tryfonidou

“…ABSTRACT Background Cell‐free regenerative strategies, such as notochordal cell (NC)‐derived extracellular vesicles (EVs), are an attractive alternative in developing new therapies for intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration. …”
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Prognostic value of albumin-corrected anion gap in critically ill patients with sepsis-associated liver injury: a retrospective study by Jianjun Wang, Yonghai Peng, Zhaohui Hu, Xi Chen, Sirui Chen, Pei Yang, Xintao Zeng, Decai Wang

“…We explored the association between ACAG and patient prognosis in individuals diagnosed with SALI. Methods Data from patients with SALI admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) between 2008 and 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Construction and validation of coronary heart disease risk prediction model for general hospitals in Tacheng Prefecture, Xinjiang, China by Yikang Xu, Jingru Ma, Yang Yang, Limin Liu, Xinran Zhao, Yu Wang, Alimu Mijiti, Qiangru Cheng, Jun Ma

“…The predicted values aligned well with actual values, and decision curve analysis results suggest that the model offers a net clinical benefit.ConclusionThe CHD risk prediction model developed in this study for general hospitals in Tacheng Prefecture, Xinjiang, demonstrates strong predictive performance and serves as a simple, user-friendly, cost-effective tool for medical personnel to identify high-risk groups for CHD.…”
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CRIME-Q—a unifying tool for critical appraisal of methodological (technical) quality, quality of reporting and risk of bias in animal research by Mikkel Schou Andersen, Mikkel Seremet Kofoed, Asger Sand Paludan-Müller, Christian Bonde Pedersen, Tiit Mathiesen, Christian Mawrin, Birgitte Brinkmann Olsen, Bo Halle, Frantz Rom Poulsen

“…The tool was inspired by the Collaborative Approach to Meta Analysis and Review of Animal Data from Experimental Studies (CAMARADES) checklist, the ARRIVE 2.0 guidelines, and SYRCLE’s risk of bias tool, while also incorporating unique items. …”
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Validation of a Scorecard of Quality and Activity Indicators for Telepharmacy Pharmaceutical Care Services in Spanish Hospitals by Margusino-Framiñán L, Ibarra-Barrueta O, Mangues-Bafalluy I, Monte-Boquet E, Sanmartín-Fenollera P, Talens-Bolós A, Morillo-Verdugo R

“…The objective of this project is to validate this TIS for its implementation in hospital pharmacy services.Material and Methods: The project was developed in 4 phases: elaboration of the validation questionnaire/validation criteria; selection of hospitals where the study will be carried out; completion of the validation questionnaire by the selected hospitals; analysis of the results, a proposal of conclusions, and preparation of the final document. …”
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Influence of angiotensin II type 1 receptors and angiotensin-converting enzyme I/D gene polymorphisms on the progression of Chagas' heart disease in a Brazilian cohort: Impact of t... by Thayse do Espírito Santo Protásio da Silva, Lucia Elena Alvarado-Arnez, Angelica Martins Batista, Silvia Marinho Martins Alves, Gloria Melo, Cristina Veloso Carrazzone, Isabelle de Oliveira Moraes, Antonio G Pacheco, Camila Sarteschi, Milton Ozório Moraes, Wilson Oliveira, Joseli Lannes-Vieira

“…One-third of CD patients develop cardiac disease (CARD), an inflammatory and fibrotic process that may progress to heart failure associated with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance among urban slum dwellers in Uganda by Regina Ndagire, Ekwaro A. Obuku, Ivan Segawa, Fiona Atim, Catherine Nassozi Lwanira, Rachel Nante Wangi, Moses Ocan

“…An interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect data on participants’ socio-demographics, KAP regarding antibiotic use and AMR. …”
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The incidence and influencing factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Chinese adults in 10 provinces: a prospective cohort study by Shujuan Li, Tingfang Ai, Run Zhang, Xiaoqing You, Jianhong Li

“…Based on the national representative data, we investigated the incidence and influencing factors of DM in Chinese adults. …”
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Are we ready to integrate modern technologies into the medical curriculum for students a systematic review by Seyedeh Toktam Masoumian Hosseini, Karim Qayumi, Ata Pourabbasi, Elnaz Haghighi, Babak Sabet, Alireza Koohpaei, Zahra Shafiei, Mohsen Masoumian Hosseini, Parniya Nemati

“…A comprehensive literature search from 2010 to September 2024 was conducted across Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, and IEEE Xplore databases, selecting 24 relevant studies out of 3842 for thematic analysis, revealing seven key themes. The study utilized Rayyan for screening and consensus-building, followed the PRISMA Checklist for data extraction, and conducted quantitative and qualitative analyses, with stakeholder consultation for future research. …”
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Inequity in the transmission of malaria infection among children and adolescents: a cohort study in rural Guinea by Almamy Amara Toure, Sidikiba Sidibe, Aboubacar Sidiki Magassouba, Abdoul Habib Beavogui, Mamoudou Conde, Abdoulaye Fodé Toure, Tiany Sidibe, Kaba Saran Keita, Alexandre Delamou, Seni Kouanda

“…Data were collected through monthly home visits over nine months, capturing malaria infection (via blood smears), sociodemographic factors, and household characteristics. …”
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Value of transoesophageal echocardiography-guided approach to electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation by O. S. Kalashnikovа

“…No patient with organized thrombi in atrial appendages developed cardioversion-related thromboembolism. Correlation analysis showed association between thrombi in atrial appendages and age (r = 0,21; р < 0,03), obesity (r = 0,23; р < 0,02), NYHA functional class of heart failure (r = 0,29; p < 0,01), CHA2DS2 –VASc score (r = 0,19; p < 0,04), left atrial volume in diastole (r = 0,18; p < 0,05), inverse correlation was found between first diagnosed AF and atrial appendages thrombi (r = -0,25; p < 0,01). …”
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Experimental and theoretical studies on structural changes in the microtubule affinity-regulating kinase 4 (MARK4) protein induced by N-hetarenes: a new class of therapeutic candid... by Ashanul Haque, Khalaf M. Alenezi, Mohd. Saeed Maulana Abdul Rasheed, Md. Ataur Rahman, Saleha Anwar, Shahzaib Ahamad, Dinesh Gupta

“…Additionally, ADME/T analysis revealed a high degree of drug-likeness of the compounds.ConclusionWe demonstrated that 4-(6-(arylpyrimidin-4-yl)piperazine-1-carboximidamides) are a promising class of N-hetarenes for developing next-generation anti-AD drugs. …”
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Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Clinical Decision-Making: A Perspective on Advancing Personalized Precision Medicine for Elderly Diabetes Patients by Hu J, Ren L, Wang T, Yao P

“…Nonetheless, several challenges persist, including issues related to data standardization, algorithm transparency, and patient privacy protection. …”
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Elements of artificial intelligence in a predictive personalized model of pharmacotherapy choice in patients with heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction of ischemic or... by O. A. Osipova, A. V. Kontsevaya, V. V. Demko, E. V. Gosteva, A. A. Komisov, А. A. Kuzub, A. V. Serdyukova, A. S. Brizhaneva, R. N. Shepel, O. M. Drapkina

“…Dichotomous analysis was used to compare the effect of treatment types in pairs. …”
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Caregivers nutrition knowledge and perspectives on the enablers and barriers to nutrition provision for male academy football players by Matthew Cole, Jennie L. Carter, Frances Brooks, Charlie J. Roberts

“…A series of focus groups was also conducted with six parents and twelve host family representatives from four clubs to explore their perspectives of the enablers and barriers to providing nutrition support to youth football players. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the data.Results Host family providers demonstrated significantly better total nutrition knowledge than Parents (49.95   ±   11.64% vs. p = 42.67   ±   14.43%; p = 0.035), although the knowledge of both groups is classed as “poor.” …”
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A biossegurança sob o olhar de enfermeiros [Biosecurity in the view of nurses] [Bioseguridad bajo la mirada de enfermeros] by Andréia Rodrigues Moura da Costa Valle, Maria Eliete Batista Moura, Benevina Maria Vilar Teixeira Nunes, Maria do Livramento Fortes Figueiredo

“…This exploratory survey was conducted with 18 nurses from a public hospital of Teresina, Piauí, from June to September 2009. Data were collected through interviews, processed in Alceste 4.8 software and subjected to lexical analysis by descending hierarchical classification. …”
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The Impact of Social, Cultural, and Identity-Related Factors on Delayed Childbearing: A Multi-Center Study by Lei Y, Wang X, Zhou Y, Li Y, Wang L, Jia X, Ma Q, Lin C, Liao J, Li X, Liu T

“…Sociodemographic, psychological, and health-related data were collected through structured interviews and self-administered questionnaires. …”
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Prevalence and Clinically Related Factors of Hypertriglyceridemia in Patients with Bipolar Disorder in Anhui Province, China by Li J, Lei W, Wang Y, Wu Q

“…The nomogram developed from these findings demonstrates an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.803 (95% CI: 0.772– 0.834), with a sensitivity of 0.770 and a specificity of 0.727. …”
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