Increasing coverage and decreasing inequity in insecticide-treated bed net use among rural Kenyan children. by Abdisalan M Noor, Abdinasir A Amin, Willis S Akhwale, Robert W Snow

“…The free mass distribution method achieved highest coverage among the poorest children, the highly subsidised clinic nets programme was marginally in favour of the least poor, and the commercial social marketing favoured the least poor.…”
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Comparative Antimicrobial Effects of Rat Blood-derived Products and Adipose-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Medium by Mohsen Sheykhhasan, Azar Sheikholeslami, Ali Kowsari, Naser Kalhor

“…PRF was obtained with a centrifugation method of 3000 rpm for 10 min immediately after blood collection, and no anticoagulant was used. …”
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Intravenous Streptozotocin Induces Variants in Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Female Mice by Hagenimana MA, Green AR, Tierney JA, Lenert ME, Burton MD

“…We set out to enhance a current murine DPN model by identifying a method for inducing diabetic pathologies in male and female mice and tracking the development of painful neuropathy.Methods: Painful DPN was induced in both male and female mice through five daily intravenous injections of STZ. …”
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Study on the Value of CT Enhanced Long Delayed Scan in PCI Scoring of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei by Hongmin JIA, Hongjiang WEI, Jinlu ZHAO, Zhenghan YANG

“…Conclusion: The CT-enhanced delayed scanning method can effectively improve the accuracy of preoperative CT-PCI scoring.…”
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Integrated Vascular Analysis System of Olive Cultivation: Savia Olivar Project by Antonio Aguirre-Arcos, Irene Ortiz-Bernad, Juana Nieto Carricondo, Antonio M. Lallena, Marino Pedro Reyes-Martín, Álvaro Ávila-Pérez, Emilia Fernández-Ondoño

“…Integrated production seeks to achieve these objectives, but this requires rapid and effective methods to plan crop nutrition. Sap extracted using a modified Scholander chamber could provide an accurate method for determining the nutritional status of olive trees. …”
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Developing Guidelines for Conducting Stigma Research With Transgender and Nonbinary Individuals: Protocol for Creation of a Trauma-Informed Approach to Research by Augustus Klein, Sarit A Golub, Danielle Berke, Elijah Castle

“…Third, we will engage 75 participants in a 3-round modified Delphi method, to refine the guidelines and promote their acceptability among key stakeholders. …”
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The use of intraoperative ultrasound in patients with focal cortical dysplasia: preliminary observations by A. A. Sufianov, S. V. Mirhaydarov, Yu. A. Yakimov, O. M. Klimenko, A. A. Skripnikov, S. Z. Stefanov, O. N. Sadykova, R. S. Talybov, R. A. Sufianov

“…All authors contributed equally to this article.…”
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Acceptance of Open Preperitoneal Repair in Inguinal Hernia Surgery Delphi-Consensus After an Anonymous International Survey Among European Hernia Society Members by Ralph Lorenz, Ralph Lorenz, Willem Akkersdijk, Gabriel Paiva De Oliveira, Gabriel Paiva De Oliveira, Tim Warren, Marc Soler

“…Since the 2023 update of the International HerniaSurge Guidelines, open preperitoneal mesh techniques have been an acceptable alternative, providing available expertise and competence with at least equal results as Lichtenstein repair.AimThe aim of this project is to understand the views of surgeons regarding the approach to inguinal hernia repair and determine best practice principles for optimal surgical outcomes.MethodsUsing a modified Delphi method, a panel of experts developed 43 Likert scale statements across six key domains. …”
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Efficacy of Leuprorelin 3-Month Depot (11.25 mg) Compared to 1-Month Depot (3.75 mg) for Central Precocious Puberty in Chinese Girls: A Prospective Cohort Study by Jianmei Yang, Qijun Song, Shuo Gao, Yuye Gao, Xiaohong Shang, Guimei Li, Yan Sun, Xiaoping Luo

“…The 11.25 mg depot of LA is a safe, efficient, and economical treatment method for the advanced activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis.…”
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Effects of a Narrative Nursing-Based Humanistic Care Program on Psychological Well-Being in Conscious Patients in the ICU by Liu HM, Jin JY, Zhang Y, Gao JY, Ji JH

“…Hong-Mei Liu,1,2,* Jing-Yi Jin,2,* Yun Zhang,2 Jing-Yi Gao,2 Jian-Hong Ji1 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Nantong First People’s Hospital, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226006, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Nantong University, Nantong, Jiangsu Province, 226001, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Jian-Hong Ji, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Nantong First People’s Hospital, No. 666 of ShengLi Road, Chongchuan District, NanTong, Jiangsu Province, 226006, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 1381526783, Email jijianhong_jjh@126.comObjective: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of a humanistic care program based on narrative nursing theory on psychological well-being in conscious patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).Methods: A convenience sampling method was used to recruit patients in the ICU from a tertiary grade A general hospital. …”
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Combined Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and Monocyte-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (MLR) Predicts Recurrence and Prognosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Following Liver Resection by He ZJ, Hu T, Zhang ZS, Wang TC, Huang W

“…The objective of this study was to validate the role of preoperative BMD/MLR as a potential prognostic biomarker in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) undergoing liver resection.Methods: This investigation enrolled 442 adult patients diagnosed with HCC who underwent liver resection. …”
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Determinants of Transitional Care Utilization Among Older Adults with Chronic Diseases: An Analysis Based on Andersen’s Behavioral Model by Ma YY, Wu TT, Wang L, Qian YF, Wu J, Geng GL

“…Yuan-Yuan Ma,1,2,* Ting-Ting Wu,3,* Li Wang,2 Yu-Fei Qian,2 Jing Wu,4 Gui-Ling Geng1 1Nursing and Rehabilitation College, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Emergency, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (Nantong First People’s Hospital), Nantong, 226006, People’s Republic of China; 3Affiliated Maternal & Child Care Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226018, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Nursing, The Eighth People’s Hospital of Tongzhou District, Nantong, 226001, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Gui-Ling Geng, Nursing and Rehabilitation College, Nantong University, No. 9 Siyuan Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, 226019, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8615152889466, Email guilinggengggl@126.comObjective: This study aims to assess the current utilization status of transitional care service among older adults with chronic diseases and identify factors influencing their use.Methods: Utilizing Andersen’s Behavioral Model, a cross-sectional survey was conducted in a specific region from October 2023 to December 2023 using convenience sampling. …”
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Quality of relationship, depression, and sleep quality in patients with chronic heart failure and their spouse: an Actor-Partner Interdependence Model by Yu Wang, Xinxin Guo, Yibo Wang, Nan Guo, Qiaofang Yang

“…SPSS 26.0 and AMOS 22.0 were employed for data analysis, including common method bias testing, paired samples t-tests, pearson correlations, and actor-partner interdependence mediation modeling. …”
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Role of ferroptosis in acute cadmium-induced liver injury in mice by YIN Qizi, TANG Yuting, ZHANG Saijun, GUO Siyu, LI Jing, WANG Ziyue, JI Yanli

“…Objective To investigate the role of ferroptosis in acute liver injury induced by cadmium (Cd) exposure in mice. Methods Healthy and clean male ICR mice of 8-10 weeks were randomly divided into control group, and Cd exposure group. …”
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Why do patients choose to consult homeopaths? An exploratory study by Cleve McIntosh, Gboyega A. Ogunbanjo

“…The interviews were all conducted in English, transcribed verbatim, and analysed for categories and themes using the ‘cut and paste’ method. Member checks were done by verifying the transcribed data with the interviewees by e-mail. …”
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Optimization of the operating mode of a squirrel-cage induction motor by D. A. Vasiliev, L. A. Panteleeva, E. I. Gracheva

“…For the investigated engine AIR100S4, the critical value is sξ=0.0613 at a network frequency of 50 Hz. The method proposed in the work allows to reduce the loss of active power by 3-5% in the motor windings.…”
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Experimental study of intravoxel incoherent motion diffusion imaging combined with ultrasound renal resistance index in contrast-induced nephropathy by Jinlong Chen, Xiaoyu Song, Zhao Wang, Zhiqiang Wang

“…Abstract Objective This study explored the application of Intravoxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) diffusion imaging combined with Ultrasound Renal Resistance Index (RRI) for monitoring the pathophysiological changes associated with early contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN). Methods In this study, forty-two male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were equally divided into two groups: a contrast media (CM) group and a control group, each containing 21 animals. …”
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Evidence-Based Bibliometric Analysis of Acupuncture in Functional Dyspepsia: Clinical Efficacy and Research Trends by Wei X, Jia X, Su X

“…XinJing Wei,1,* XiaoFei Jia,2,* XiaoLan Su3 1Geriatrics Department of Beijing Chaoyang District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 100020, People’s Republic of China; 2Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Room, Eastern Area of Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, 101121, People’s Republic of China; 3Wangjing Hospital of CACMS, Gastroenterology of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, Beijing, 100102, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: XinJing Wei, Geriatrics department of Beijing Chaoyang District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 6 Gongti South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020, People’s Republic of China, Email wxinjing@yeah.net XiaoLan Su, Wangjing Hospital of CACMS, Gastroenterology of spleen and stomach diseases, No. 6 Wangjing Zhonghuan South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100102, People’s Republic of China, Email suxiaolan_xl@21cn.comObjective: The method of bibliometric analysis was used to visualize the literature data of the current research on acupuncture treatment of functional dyspepsia.Methods: By using the bibliometrix package in R4.4.1, all the research literatures related to acupuncture and moxibustion treatment of functional dyspepsia in the WOS core database were used, and the data visualization analysis of the retrieved research literatures was carried out.Results: A total of 489 research literatures on acupuncture treatment of functional dyspepsia were screened out. …”
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Comparison of farmacodynamic properties of three different aspirin formualtions in patients with stable coronary disease by Antić Ana, Stanojković Zoran, Vučić Miodrag, Lazarević Milan, Vacić Nebojša

“…Different ASA preparations observed in this study showed different efficiency on the platelet function as measured by the method of impedance aggregometry.…”
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Transient Synchronization Stability in Grid-Following Converters: Mechanistic Insights and Technological Prospects—A Review by Yang Liu, Lin Zhu, Xinya Xu, Dongrui Li, Zhiwei Liang, Nan Ye

“…It conducts a comparative analysis of the applicability and limitations of conventional stability assessment methods, such as the equal-area criterion, phase portrait method, and Lyapunov functions, within power-electronics-dominated systems. …”
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