Predicting positive Clostridioides difficile test results using large-scale longitudinal data of demographics and medication history by Anh Pham, Robert El-Kareh, Frank Myers, Lucila Ohno-Machado, Tsung-Ting Kuo

“…We aim to develop models using patient data to predict positive Clostridioides difficile test results with discrimination performance, interpretable results, and a reasonable number of covariates that reflect health over a long-time span. …”
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Effects of upper extremity blood flow restriction training on muscle strength and hypertrophy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jiapeng Jing, Jiapeng Jing, Qinzhi Zheng, Qinzhi Zheng, Hongfei Dong, Yan Wang, Peiji Wang, Di Fan, Zhuo Xu

“…Our study shows that the effect of LL-BFRT on upper extremity muscle is limited by age and region. It is necessary to formulate reasonable exercise programs according to the characteristics of different demographic groups.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42024555514.…”
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Developing soil quality indices to investigate degradation impacts of different land use types in Northern Ethiopia by Araya Kahsay, Mitiku Haile, Girmay Gebresamuel, Muktar Mohammed

“…Assessing soil quality is imperative to diagnose soil functioning and recognize inappropriate soil managements. However, the absence of defined indicators and their scoring methods and lack of universally accepted soil quality indexing frameworks complicate soil quality assessment, given soil systems complexity and diversity caused by variation in soil formation factors. …”
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Concept of Tributalism: a comparative Analysis of S. Amin 's, J. Haldon's and H. H. Stahl's approaches by Nerijus Babinskas

“…Stahl's statement that there were alternatives in the social development of precapitalist societies is definitely reasonable. • Keeping in mind controversies among the presented conceptions of tributalism, the author emphasizes that, at the moment, the question of the typology of antagonistic precapitalist societies remains open; so further researches and discussions are necessary…”
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Microbiological profile and antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria associated with urinary tract infections in Ukrainian adults by K.S. Barannik, O.V. Ishchenko, R.V. Duka, R.M. Molchanov, D.O. Stepanskyi

“…Availability of data on the local antimicrobial susceptibility profile may guide the informed decision making in etiotropic treatment, therefore, contribute to global efforts in rational drug use and fight the resistance escalation.…”
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Participation in a pre-registration student interprofessional education (IPE) society: influence on subsequent professional practice by Christine Hirsch, Emily Audet, Emily Audet, Ekrahh Dawood, Freya Beardmore, Nafeesa Hussain, Wing Chi Wong, Robert J. Barry, Sharon Buckley

“…Two further themes: time to build relationships; and informality and autonomy, suggested possible reasons for such influence.ConclusionEarly career health professionals considered that participation in the KASE student IPE society helped their transition into the healthcare work environment and encouraged them to adopt a more collaborative and patient-centered approach. …”
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A clinical audit on the utilization of group O-negative red cells and the lesson learnt by Arzina Aziz Ali, Hira Qadir, Areeba Khalid, Bushra Moiz

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: During April 2017 to March 2018, patients who received ONEG RBCs units were studied for their demographics, primary reason for admission, location, and clinical condition. …”
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A qualitative research on the willingness and influencing factors of participating in early screening among ethnic minority patients with breast cancer in rural areas (农村地区少数民族乳腺癌患... by ZHANG Xuan (张旋), PEI Qiuping (裴秋萍), YOU Jiaojiao (游娇娇), HUANG Shuai (黄帅)

“…Results Four main themes were extracted: lack of correct understanding of breast cancer; Lack of awareness of early screening and self-examination; Single access to get breast cancer information; Reasons for reluctance to screen. Conclusion The participation in early screening was not optimistic among ethnic minority patients with breast cancer in rural areas. …”
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Isolation and function of a human endothelial cell C1q receptor by M. R. Daha, L. Dunn, R. van den Berg, Y. Muizert-de Lange, A. Gerritsen, L. A. van Es

“…Both monoclonal antibodies increased the binding of 125I-C1q to endothelial cells but F(ab')2 anti-C1qR mAb inhibited the binding of a125I-C1q to EC in a dosedependent manner. The D3 mAb recognized a band of 54–60 kDa in Western blots of membranes of human EC and polymorphonuclear leukocytes. …”
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Analysis of changes in the genome of the Omsk hemorrhagic fever virus (Flaviviridae: <i>Orthoflavivirus</i>) during laboratory practices for virus preservation by Zhanna S. Tyulko, Artem V. Fadeev, Aleksei G. Vasilenko, Ekaterina A. Gradoboeva, Valerii V. Yakimenko, Andrey B. Komissarov

“…Discriminant analysis of differences in nucleotide substitutions for groups combining sequences by the number of passages does not allow reliable discrimination between original sequences obtained from muskrat and sequences from first passages, but it recognizes well sequences from 7 or more passages, which suggests the possibility of adaptive selection of nucleotide substitutions when interacting with the body of a white mouse. …”
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Evaluation of ecological geological environment carrying capacity and analysis of driving mechanisms based on normal cloud model and geodetector model by Rongkun Dai, Changlai Xiao, Xiujuan Liang, Lin Jia, Yi Jia, Jiarui Yao, Weifei Yang, Jiang Zhang, Linzuo Zhang, Weifeng Li

“…In order to realize the sustainable development of the region in this fragile ecological-geological environment, it is necessary to study its Ecological Geological Environmental Carrying Capacity (EGECC) to better serve the regional ecological-geological environment restoration and management work. …”
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Superior persistence of ustekinumab compared to anti-TNF in vedolizumab-experienced inflammatory bowel diseases patients: a real-world cohort study by Horng-Yih Chiu, Chia-Jung Kuo, Ming-Wei Lai, Ren-Chin Wu, Chien-Ming Chen, Cheng-Tang Chiu, Yu-Bin Pan, Cheng-Hsun Chiu, Puo-Hsien Le

“…The primary discontinuation reason for VDZ was secondary non-response. Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed that UST demonstrated superior 52-week persistence in overall IBD, CD and UC patients, compared to anti-TNF. …”
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Generational trends in education and marriage norms in rural India: evidence from the Pune Maternal Nutrition Study by Akanksha A. Marphatia, Akanksha A. Marphatia, Jonathan C. K. Wells, Alice M. Reid, Marios Poullas, Aboli Bhalerao, Pallavi Yajnik, Chittaranjan S. Yajnik

“…IntroductionGlobally in 2024, 1 in 5 women aged 20–24 years worldwide had been married before the age of 18 years. One reason for this persistent prevalence of underage marriage may be the slow change in social norms relating to education levels and women's marriage age. …”
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Association between exposure to ambient air pollutants and metabolic syndrome in the vicinity of the Taklamakan Desert by Zhe Wang, Weidong Ji, Yushan Wang, Lin Li, Kai Wang, Hongze Liu, Yining Yang, Yi Zhou

“…Background: Air pollution is a recognized contributor to metabolic syndrome (MetS); but studies in developing regions, including China, remain limited, especially in severely polluted areas near the Taklamakan Desert. …”
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EVALUATION OF ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF TRICHILIA DREGEANA SOND (MELIACEAE) CRUDE EXTRACTS AGAINST GRAM-POSITIVE AND GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA by Tesfa Mossie, Temesgen Kasa, Bekesis Urge, Hilena Yifred

“…The findings are promising and encourage further investigation of the crude extracts’ phytochemical, toxicological, and pharmacological aspects to support their potential rational use in antimicrobial therapy. …”
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Exploring happiness factors with explainable ensemble learning in a global pandemic. by Md Amir Hamja, Mahmudul Hasan, Md Abdur Rashid, Md Tanvir Hasan Shourov

“…While happiness factors vary, some are universally recognized. The World Happiness Report (WHR), published annually, includes data on 'GDP per capita', 'social support', 'life expectancy', 'freedom to make life choices', 'generosity', and 'perceptions of corruption'. …”
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The clinical application and anatomical analysis of proximal peroneal artery perforator in free fibula flap based on CTA by Yitong Zhao, Danwei Xiang, Lina Song, Zhujiajun Cui, Xingwu Zheng, Tianyu Zhang, Huihui Yang, Yongzhen Fu, Qilin Liu

“…Abstract Background The vascularized free fibular flap is increasingly recognized as the standard technique for the repair of complex soft tissue and hard tissue defects in oral and maxillofacial surgery. …”
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Geopedology as base information to forest suitability zoning in a catchment of norwestern patagonia, argentina by Maria Cristina Frugoni, Romina González Musso, Gabriel Falbo, Dolores Zapiola

“…According to this approach three landscapes were recognized: glacial modeled mountains, plateau and valley. …”
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Meta-analysis of nifedipine and enalapril combination therapy for hypertensive patients with coronary heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Kun Wang, Wenchao Ma, Leina Sun, Fangcheng Su

“…To analyze and assess the clinical impact of nifedipine combined with enalapril on hypertension complicated with coronary heart disease, and provide evidence for rational drug use in clinic. Methods: We employed a revised version of the Jadad scale to assess the quality of the research literature following a rigorous screening process. …”
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The Impact of Multitasking on Transport Mode Choice in Autonomous Vehicle Age by Jamil Hamadneh, Domokos Esztergar-Kiss

“…The DCE considers the attributes and attributes levels of the alternatives where rationality is maintained in the design. A transport mode choice model, which includes several variables influencing the choice of a transport mode, is developed. …”
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