Entomological assessment of hessian fabric transfluthrin vapour emanators as a means to protect against outdoor-biting Aedes after providing them to households for routine use in P... by Chicoye Supreme, Obrillant Damus, Joseph Frederick, Jean-Frantz Lemoine, Christian Raccurt, Justin McBeath, Nosrat Mirzai, Sheila B Ogoma, Vincent Corbel, Daniel Impoinvil, Gerry F Killeen, Cyrille Czeher

“…In stark contrast, however, parallel sociological assessments of perspectives among these same end-users in urban Haitian communities indicate strong satisfaction in terms of perceived protection against mosquitoes. …”
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Longitudinal association between sleep quality and fatigue during pregnancy: an observational cohort study by Zhanhong Fan, Shuhan Yan, Li Sun, Zhiqiu Cao, Huahua Liu, Akinyemi Lydia Idowu, Bin Zhu, Feng Zhang

“…Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used to evaluate the sleep quality of pregnant women at T1, T2, T3 and T4. …”
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Rapid bacterial identification and resistance detection using a low complexity molecular diagnostic platform in Zimbabwe. by Tinashe Mwaturura, Ioana D Olaru, Gwendoline Chimhini, Mutsa Bwakura-Dangarembizi, Marcia Mangiza, Simbarashe Chimhuya, Belinda Sado, Jackie Katunga, Andrew Tarupiwa, Agnes Juru, Tapfumaneyi Mashe, Christopher Pasi, Veronicah Chuchu, Seyi Gansallo, Birgitta Gleeson, Felicity Fitzgerald, Cecilia Ferreyra, Katharina Kranzer

“…BCID2 testing was done in parallel to standard phenotypic procedures and resistance testing. …”
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New Geological and Structural Facts under the Lateritic Cover in Garga Sarali, Ndokayo (East Cameroon) Area, from Audiomagnetotellurics Soundings by Pepogo Man-mvele Augustin Didier, Ndougsa-Mbarga Théophile, Meying Arsène, Ngoh Jean Daniel, Mvondo-Ondoua Joseph, Ngoumou Paul Claude

“…Using Imagem software, coherency of data has been evaluated and only the data with a coherency below or equal to 0.7 have been considered. …”
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Comparison of the efficacy of aescin and diclofenac sodium in the management of postoperative sequelae and their effect on salivary Prostaglandin E2 and serum C–reactive protein le... by Nitin Bhola, Rajanikanth Kambala, Anuroop Singhai

“…The study will also evaluate and compare the effectiveness of individual drug therapy in managing postoperative pain, swelling and mouth opening. …”
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION TREATMENT IN MEN AND WOMEN BASED ON THE RESULTS OF ACCORD STUDY (ACRIDILOLE IN COMBINATION THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENS... by S. A. Shalnova, S. Yu. Martsevich, A. D. Deev, Yu. V. Lukina, E. N. Hoseva

“…Hypertensive patients (n=592, 176 men and 416 women) with obesity and/or diabetes were involved into randomized comparative open-label study in parallel groups. Patients were randomized into two groups. …”
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Efficacy in Japanese adults with growth hormone deficiency receiving weekly somapacitan or daily growth hormone: results from phase 3 REAL 1 trial by Fumio Otsuka, Michael Højby Rasmussen, Takaaki Endo, Claus Sværke, Shigeyuki Tahara, Gudmundur Johannsson

“…This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of somapacitan and daily GH in Japanese individuals with AGHD.MethodsThis subgroup study included the 34-week main period of the multinational, randomized, parallel-group, phase 3 trial, REAL 1 (NCT02229851). …”
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Effect of high-dose N-acetyl cysteine on the clinical outcome of patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a randomized controlled study by Sherien Mohamed Emara, Sarah Farid Fahmy, Mona Mohamed AbdelSalam, Lamia Mohamed El Wakeel

“…This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of high dose oral N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) as adjuvant therapy on clinical outcome of DPN. …”
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Impact of daily cyclic enteral nutrition versus standard continuous enteral nutrition in critically ill patients: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial in three intens... by Stephan Ehrmann, Jean-Christophe Callahan, Patrice Tirot

“…The ongoing 'Impact of daily cyclic enteral nutrition versus standard continuous enteral nutrition in critically ill patients' (DC-SCENIC) trial aims to compare standard continuous enteral feeding with daily cyclic enteral feeding over 10 hours to evaluate if implementing a fasting-mimicking diet can decrease organ failure in ventilated patients during the acute phase of ICU management.Methods and analysis DC-SCENIC is a randomised, controlled, multicentre, open-label trial comparing two parallel groups of patients 18 years of age or older receiving invasive mechanical ventilation and having an indication for enteral nutrition through a gastric tube. …”
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Assessing user experience with the Bioline™ HCV point-of-care test in primary healthcare settings: a mixed-methods study by Evans Duah, Evans Mantiri Mathebula, Kuhlula Maluleke, Tinyiko Violet Baloyi, Richard Kobina Dadzie Ephraim, Tivani Mashamba-Thompson

“…Methods A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was adopted. Quantitative data was collected through direct observation of Healthcare Workers (HCWs) using audit checklists and analyzed with Stata 16. …”
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Unilateral Exercise and Bilateral Vascular Health in Female Tennis Players and Active Controls by Chanhtel E. Thongphok, Abena O. Gyampo, Elisa Fioraso, Anneli O. Ramolins, Elianna G. Hills, Claire E. Coates, Stephen J. Ives

“…Methods: In a parallel design, TP (n = 10) and RA controls (n = 10) were assessed for anthropometrics, body composition, and bilateral BP measurements using oscillometric cuff technique. …”
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Anticonvulsants to treat idiopathic restless legs syndrome: systematic review Anticonvulsivantes para a síndrome das pernas inquietas idiopática: revisão sistemática by Cristiane Fiquene Conti, Márcio Moysés de Oliveira, Juliana Spelta Valbuza, Lucila Bizari F. Prado, Luciane Bizari Coin de Carvalho, Gilmar Fernandes do Prado

“…AIM: This review aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of anticonvulsant treatment for idiopathic RLS. …”
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Assessing shear bond strength of various surface treatments of 3D-printed provisional material with bis-acryl relining material by Kwanwong Boonpitak, Pichayaporn Chailark, Warunnapa Wisitset, Wisarut Prawatvatchara, Piyaphong Panpisut, Kan Wongkamhaeng

“…Then, shear bond strength was performed using a universal testing machine with a knife-edge blade parallel to the bonded surface at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min until failure occurred. …”
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An artificial intelligence and machine learning-driven CFD simulation for optimizing thermal performance of blood-integrated ternary nano-fluid by Mohib Hussain, Du Lin, Hassan Waqas, Qasem M. Al-Mdallal

“…In this work, we propose a computational fluid dynamics (CFD), machine learning (ML), and an artificial intelligence (AI) based computational framework for hemodynamics simulation of couple-stressed hybrid nano-integrated blood flow through parallel plates under external squeezing. The aim of this study is to enhance the thermal conductivity of blood-integrated tri-hybrid nanofluids, thus increasing the transfer of heat and maintaining temperature in biomedical systems. …”
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Assessing the adoption of biosecurity measures among extensive livestock producers: a case study in the free-range pig sector of Corsica by Theo Loeillot, Marie Gisclard, Bastien Trabucco, François Charrier, Ferran Jori, Nicolas Antoine-Moussiaux, Alexis Delabouglise

“…We performed interviews of a sample of free-range pig farmers using three methods in parallel, namely (1) direct qualitative elicitation, (2) attributed-based stated choices and (3) semi-quantitative ranking of attributes. …”
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AI-driven cognitive telerehabilitation for stroke: a randomized controlled trial by Suebeen Kim, Si-Woon Park, Si-Woon Park, Taeksoo Jeong, Min-Soo Kang, Doo Young Kim, Doo Young Kim

“…This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a self-guided AI-driven cognitive telerehabilitation compared to a therapist-supervised rehabilitation in subacute stroke patients.MethodsIn this multicenter, parallel-group, randomized controlled non-inferiority trial, 63 participants with cognitive impairment within 6 months of stroke onset were randomized 1:1 to either a self-guided AI-driven telerehabilitation group or a therapist-supervised rehabilitation group. …”
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Survey of Hand Hygiene, High-Touch Device Use, and Proper Habits of Health Care Workers for Infection Risk Prevention: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study by Antonio Aprile, Giustino Morlino, Claudia Mosconi, Luca Guarente, Alessandra Messina, Mariachiara Carestia, Patrizia De Filippis, Francesca Pica, Massimo Maurici, Leonardo Palombi

“…The protocol was properly evaluated and approved by the territorial ethics committee “Lazio Area 2” on March 21, 2024, with the code 76.24 CET2 utv_ptv. …”
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The effectiveness of functional inspiratory muscle training on exercise capacity and peripheral muscle strength in patients with essential hypertension: a three-arm randomized cont... by İrem Hüzmeli, Nihan Katayıfçı, Büşra Abay, Oğuz Akkuş, Aysel Yıldız Özer

“…Methods Prospective, randomized controlled, assessor-blinded, parallel three-armed trial. Forty-five patients with HT were divided into F-IMT group (IMT with 50% maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP)/4 weeks + exercise and IMT with 50% MIP/4 weeks, n = 15), IMT group (MIP 50%, n = 15) and control group (CG, breathing exercises, n = 15). 6-min walking test (6-MWT), 6-min pegboard ring test (6PBRT), 1-min sit to stand test (1STS), mobility, peripheral muscle strength, MIP, maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), systolic& diastolic blood pressure (SBP, DBP), fatigue, physical activity, and HRQoL were evaluated before and after 8 weeks of training. …”
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Effectiveness and safety of adjuvant software based on virtual reality for post-thoracoscopic surgery pain: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Xijia Feng, Wei Guo, Benyuan Jiang, Tong Li, Yi Lu, Song Xu, Wenzhao Zhong, Hecheng Li

“…The primary objective of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of an adjunctive VR-based software for pain control following thoracoscopic surgery. …”
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Assessment of traumatic mandibular nerve using MR neurography sequence: a preliminary study by Hyunwoo Yang, Nak-hoon Son, Dongwook Kim, Jae-Hee Chun, Jin Sung Kim, Tae Kyung Oh, Minwook Lee, Hyung Jun Kim

“…Methods Twenty-six patients with ipsilateral mandibular nerve trauma underwent T2 Flex water, 3D short tau inversion recovery (STIR), and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) acquired by periodically rotating overlapping parallel lines with enhanced reconstruction (PROPELLER) pulse sequences; 26 injured nerves were thus compared with contra-lateral healthy nerves at anatomically corresponding sites. …”
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