Oral health-related knowledge, practice, and utilization of dental services among pregnant women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. by Mamata Hebbal, Eman I AlSagob, Sree Lalita Kotha, Varkey Nadakkavukaran Santhosh, Ram Surath Kumar, Silvia Mertins, Aalia Alharthi, Nada Aljubran, Shrooq Alqhtani

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>This study highlights the need for enhancing oral health knowledge, practices, and utilization of dental services among pregnant women in Riyadh. …”
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Utilizing reactive oxygen species-scavenging nanoparticles for targeting oxidative stress in the treatment of ischemic stroke: A review by Shao Lingmin, Wang Can, Xu Gang, Tu Zewei, Yu Xinyuan, Weng Chao, Liu Jia, Jian Zhihong

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Contemporary Treatment of Crime Victims/Survivors: Barriers Faced by Minority Groups in Accessing and Utilizing Domestic Abuse Services by Terri Cole, Orlanda Harvey, Jane C. Healy, Chloe Smith

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Evolution and determinants of antenatal care services utilization among women of reproductive age in Rwanda: a scoping review by Emile Twagirumukiza, Valens Bubanje, Revocathe Girimpundu, Emile Sebera

“…Despite significant improvements, in low- and middle-income countries, ANC service utilization remains low in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper contributes to the understanding of the evolution and determinants of ANC service utilization among women of reproductive age in Rwanda. …”
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Field study on the utility of fluid obtained from testicles as a sample for detecting antibodies to selected swine pathogens by Agata Augustyniak, Ewelina Czyżewska-Dors, Małgorzata Pomorska-Mól

“…These findings highlight the potential of testis-derived processing fluid for large-scale serological surveillance while underscoring the need for test-specific validation.…”
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Utility of global longitudinal strain as an early marker of subclinical left ventricular dysfunction in patients with valvular heart disease by Susheel Kumar Malani, Vijay Sharma, Sridevi Chigullapalli, Aviral Ratan Shrivastav, Ananya Gupta

“…This study explores the utility of global longitudinal strain (GLS) as an early marker of LV dysfunction in patients with VHD. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 on Utilization of Healthcare Services Among People Living with HIV (PLHIV): A Systematic Review by Enyinnaya Ukaegbu, Tilektes Maulenkul, Antonio Sarria-Santamera

“…A combination of search terms, e.g., “COVID-19 pandemic”, “SARS-CoV-2”, “Health services utilization”, “People living with Human immunodeficiency virus”, was included. …”
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Blood component utilization in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: Experience from a dedicated COVID-19 center by Rahul Chaurasia, Richa Aggarwal, Sapna Chopra, Saloni Gupta, Irfan Altaf, Hem Chandra Pandey, Gopal Kumar Patidar, Kapil Dev Soni, Arulselvi Subramanian, Anjan Trikha

“…BACKGROUND: Blood transfusion services were seriously affected during COVID-19 not only due to limited availability of blood components but also due to gap in the clinical knowledge about the need for transfusion in COVID-19 patients. However, understanding the transfusion needs is essential for inventory management. …”
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From Unheard to Empowered: Utilizing Communication Accommodation Theory to Address Black Men’s With Prostate Cancer Healthcare Preferences by Dottington Fullwood EdD, CHES, Elizabeth Fallon AS, Opeyemi Bolajoko PhD, Justine Gunderson PhD, Caleb O. Ramirez-Rivera BS, BA, Shannon Pressey MS, MBA, Kelly Nosbush MA, Mary Ellen Young PhD, Janice Krieger PhD, Gladys Asiedu PhD, Folakemi T. Odedina PhD

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Utilizing metakaolin and siliceous waste from the alum industry to create geopolymer adsorbent for the removal of certain heavy metals by Khaled Elewa, A. F. Tawfic, Mostafa Tarek, Nabil Abdullah Al-Sagheer, Nabil M. Nagy

“…PDK is a solid waste of alum industry, it was produced in a big quantity, which need careful management to be recycled for protection of the environment against pollution. …”
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Associated factors of home hospice care utilization by the terminally ill older adults: a mixed-methods study by Jie Peng, Xiaoling Feng, Xiaoying Cao, Lichong Lai, Pengxin Dong, Haichen Wu, Yidan Chai, Ping Huang, Dongmei Hai, Caili Li, Yanfei Pan, Dejing Fan, Qini Pan, Shuyu Lu, Xiao Pan, Liyan Zhang, Pinyue Tao, HuiQiao Huang

“…The identified barriers to utilization included high physiological, psychological, and spiritual needs, as well as families’ feelings of guilt. …”
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Mouse-Geneformer: A deep learning model for mouse single-cell transcriptome and its cross-species utility. by Keita Ito, Tsubasa Hirakawa, Shuji Shigenobu, Hironobu Fujiyoshi, Takayoshi Yamashita

“…Deep learning techniques are increasingly utilized to analyze large-scale single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data, offering valuable insights from complex transcriptome datasets. …”
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Optimizing PBMC Cryopreservation and Utilization for ImmunoSpot^® Analysis of Antigen-Specific Memory B Cells by Noémi Becza, Lingling Yao, Paul V. Lehmann, Greg A. Kirchenbaum

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The predictable need for and recovery of cryopreserved PBMCs facilitates planning of and optimal cell utilization in B cell ImmunoSpot^® assays and increases the practical feasibility of extensive B_mem characterization in larger cohorts.…”
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High Rate of Inappropriate Utilization of an Ophthalmic Emergency Department: A Prospective Analysis of Patient Perceptions and Contributing Factors by Helena Siegel, Vera Anna Widmer, Paola Kammrath Betancor, Daniel Böhringer, Thomas Reinhard

“…These findings underscore the need for improved coordination with outpatient care providers, better patient education, and structural reforms to reduce inappropriate utilization and ensure timely access for truly urgent cases.…”
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Utilization of radiometric data for mapping primary and secondary sources of gamma radiation and radon/thoron release potentials in Ireland by Mirsina M. Aghdam, Mirsina M. Aghdam, Mark Kavanagh, Quentin Crowley, Quentin Crowley

“…Additionally, we highlight the critical need to monitor thoron alongside radon in indoor surveys, as thoron’s shorter half-life and higher energy levels may pose a greater health risk.MethodsWe utilized Tellus radiometric survey data and indoor radon measurement records to investigate the spatial correlation between elevated indoor radon activity and anomalies in radioelement concentrations. …”
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Knowledge and Willingness to Utilize Hepatitis B Preventive Measures among Pregnant Women in Ado-Ekiti, Southwest, Nigeria by Idowu Pius Ade-Ojo, Adefunke Olarinre Babatola, Temitope Olumuyiwa Ojo, Ezra Olatunde Ogundare, Tosin Agbesanwa, Adewuyi Temidayo Adeniyi, Omolola Alao, Oladele Simeon Olatunya, Joseph Olusesan Fadare

“…There is a need to intensify education about modes of transmission of hepatitis B infection with an emphasis on promoting good preventive practices.…”
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The plant germplasm and herbarium (WIR) collections maintained at VIR as contributors to grape genetic diversity conservation, expansion and utilization by M. M. Agakhanov, L. V. Bagmet, N. G. Tikhonova, M. V. Erastenkova, E. N. Kislin, Yu. V. Ukhatova, E. K. Khlestkina

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Enhancing clariid catfish species classification: A deep learning framework utilizing cranial morphology and explainable AI by Kriengsak Treeprapin, Rakdee Bandatang, Thitipong Panthum, Worapong Singchat, Jiraboon Prasanpan, Kornsorn Srikulnath, Suchin Trirongjitmoah

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Rational Analysis of the Utilization of Pentoxifylline in a Tertiary Hospital: Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University by Zheng Y, Yin Y, Liu H, Gao W, Wang Q

“…Cost-effectiveness analysis demonstrated strong economic viability, with ICER values of 55.7 yuan per percentage point improvement in ulcer healing rate and 9.0 yuan per additional meter of pain-free walking distance, significantly below the willingness-to-pay threshold.Conclusion: Pentoxifylline demonstrates cost-effectiveness and manageable safety risks but has a low rational prescription rate, highlighting the need for improved clinical practices. Enhanced collaboration between pharmacists and medical staff, alongside stricter adherence to guidelines, is essential to optimizing its utilization.Keywords: pentoxifylline, special evaluation, adverse drug reactions, defined daily dose consumption, rational use…”
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Utilization of satellite data in determining hydropower potential to support energy security in new capital city region of Indonesia by Arno Adi Kuntoro, Azman Syah Barran Roesbianto, Mohammad Farid, Hadi Kardhana, Faizal Immaddudin Wira Rohmat, Akbar Rizaldi, Muhammad Syahril Badri Kusuma, Mohammad Bagus Adityawan, Ahmad Nur Wahid

“…In line with Indonesia's clean energy transition, this need can be addressed by developing renewable energy infrastructure, particularly hydropower. …”
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