Reliability and Accuracy of Ultrasonographic Muscle Thickness Measurements: Evaluating Key Postural Stabilisers in Rehabilitation by Arkadiusz Żurawski, Natalia Barańska, Aleksandra Tomala, Edyta Majorczyk, Joanna Macierzyńska

“…Introduction: Ultrasonography (USG) is a widely recognised, non-invasive imaging technique extensively applied in musculoskeletal diagnostics. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with post-abortion contraceptive uptake at Mbagala Hospital, Temeke, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania by Sadick Zephania Temu, Charles Kilewo, Sia E. Msuya, David H. Mvunta

“…The convenient sampling technique was employed to collect data using a pretested structured questionnaire. …”
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Development of a parent decision support tool for surgical necrotising enterocolitis: a study protocol by Rosa Geurtzen, Jan B F Hulscher, Elisabeth M W Kooi, Nanon H M Labrie, A A Eduard Verhagen, Sylvia A Obermann-Borst, Rosa Verhoeven

“…Using a Delphi process, parents with varying perspectives and experiences will evaluate decision factors found in the literature and those self-suggested. The pertinent set of decision factors is defined during a consensus meeting.During the second phase, parents are asked to compare statements about these decision factors using Q-methodology. …”
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Impact of non-invasive oxygen reserve index versus standard SpO2 monitoring on peripheral oxygen saturation during endotracheal intubation in the intensive care unit: Protocol for... by Hugo Hille, Aurélie Le Thuaut, Pierre Asfar, Quentin Quelven, Emmanuelle Mercier, Anthony Le Meur, Jean-Pierre Quenot, Virginie Lemiale, Grégoire Muller, Martin Cour, Alexis Ferré, Asael Berge, Anaïs Curtiaud, Maxime Touron, Gaetan Plantefeve, Jean-Charles Chakarian, Jean-Damien Ricard, Gwenhael Colin, Arthur Orieux, Patrick Girardie, Mathieu Jozwiak, Manon Rouaud, Camille Juhel, Jean Reignier, Jean-Baptiste Lascarrou, CRICS-TRIGGERSEP Network

“…The standard-of-care ETI technique is used in both arms. Baseline parameters, rapid-sequence induction medications, ETI devices, and physiological data are recorded. …”
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Laboratory and Field Experimental Study on the Vacuum Preloading Method with Pumping and Discharging by Fuhai Zhang, Yu Chen, Zhengrong Liu, Lei Chen, Yanhui Bai, Liang Chen

“…Vacuum transfer holes were set at two grooves, every 2-3 m from the central pipeline of the core board. …”
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The effect of intrapulmonary percussive ventilation on clinical parameters and the deposition of inhalation products in patients with stable COPD by Wendel Dierckx, Wilfried De Backer, Yinka De Meyer, Eline Lauwers, Erik Franck, Kris Ides

“…Its routine use as an airway clearance technique in stable COPD patients lacks strong scientific support. …”
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English validation of the Multidimensional Scale of Motives for Postponing Parenthood (MSMPP-18-EN): Factorial structure, psychometric properties, and correlates. by Małgorzata Szcześniak, Adam Falewicz, Marianna Chmiel, Zdzisław Kroplewski

“…The criterion validity of the scale was examined using the correlation between the motives for postponing parenthood and a nomological set of variables in Studies 1-3 (total N = 664; n1 = 247; n2 = 239; n3 = 178).…”
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A Novel Quaternary Ammonium N-Propylamiodarone Bromide Provides Long-Lasting Analgesia Against Corneal Pain by Kotoda Y, Hishiyama S, Shim J, Kobayashi H, Takamino A, Abe M, Kashiwagi K, Matsukawa T, Kotoda M

“…In this study, we synthesized a novel quaternary ammonium compound, N-propylamiodarone bromide (NPA), and employed a rodent model of corneal injury to investigate whether NPA offers prolonged corneal analgesia through transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) channel-mediated selective cellular entry, without hindering corneal epithelial recovery.Methods: In the corneal injury model, 24 adult Wistar rats received a topical application of normal saline, oxybuprocaine, or NPA (n = 8 each), and corneal pain sensitivity was assessed using the von Frey technique. Another set of 32 rats with intact corneas received oxybuprocaine, capsaicin (a TRPV1 agonist), or NPA with or without capsaicin (n = 8 each), followed by a mechanical sensitivity evaluation. …”
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Impact of Clinician Experience on Intraosseous Anesthesia Outcomes in Endodontic Treatment: Retrospective Cohort Study by Ahmed I. Alali, Jacqueline Lopez Gross, Mustafa Ayad Al-Sumaidaee, Michelle Wong, Sean Xinyang Feng, Pavel S. Cherkas, Bettina R. Basrani

“…IOA was administered using the QuickSleeper 5 system (Dental Hi Tec, Cholet Cedex, France) as the sole anesthetic technique before the start of the endodontic treatment or retreatment. …”
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Factors motivating end-users’ behavioural intention to recommend m-health innovation: multi-group analysis by Ambrose Ogbonna Oloveze, Paschal Anayochukwu Ugwu, Raphael Valentine Obodoechi Okonkwo, Victor Chukwuemeka Okeke, Kelvin Chukwuoyims, Emmanuel Onyedikachi Ahaiwe

“…The model showed good fit using a set of fit indices and coefficient of codetermination that indicates high predictive capacity. …”
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The Use of 360-Degree Video to Reduce Anxiety and Increase Confidence in Mental Health Nursing Students: A Mixed Methods Preliminary Study by Caroline Laker, Pamela Knight-Davidson, Andrew McVicar

“…Students with prior exposure to distressing events (in their personal lives and in clinical settings) might have developed other coping mechanisms (e.g., detachment). …”
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Seroprevalence of Antibodies to Plasmodium spp. among Individuals without Detectable Infection in Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria by Mathew Folaranmi Olaniyan, Felix Abayomi Adeoye, Wakili Adelani Tijani, Tolulope Busayo Olaniyan, Kemi Felicia Ajiboye, Medinat Taiwo Adeniran, Christian Onosetale Ugege, David Olufemi Adebo, Obataze Josephine Akpoyovwere, Odekunle Bola Odegbemi

“…The participants were selected through a multistage random sampling technique to ensure a representative sample of the population. …”
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MARIA (Medical Assistance and Rehabilitation Intelligent Agent) for Medication Adherence in Patients With Heart Failure: Empirical Results From a Wizard of Oz Systematic Conversati... by Nik Nailah Abdullah, Jia Tang, Hemad Fetrati, Nor Fadhilah Binti Kaukiah, Sahrin Bin Saharudin, Vee Sim Yong, Chia How Yen

“…It can guide designers in leveraging existing CA technologies, such as ChatGPT or AWS Lex, for adaptation in health care settings.…”
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Health-promoting behavior and its determinants towards non-communicable diseases among adult residents of the Gedeo zone, South Ethiopia: the application of the health belief model by Habtamu Endashaw Hareru, Tizalegn Tesfaye Mamo, Mesfin Abebe, Berhanu Gidisa Debela

“…However, there is little information on health-promoting behavior in the study settings. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine health-promoting behaviors and its associated factors among adult's residents of Gedeo zone.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 705 adult residents of Gedeo zone, south Ethiopia, selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. …”
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Preparation Process and Performance Analysis of Oxygen-containing Coating on Transition Metal by MA Ru, ZHONG Wuye, JIN Rui, REN Siqi, YAO Siyu, QI Lijun

“…In order to obtain the coatings of transition metals with low work function, investigation into the preparation process of the oxygen-containing coatings on the surface of transition metals has been conducted, and the testing technique for surface work functions was also studied. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of suicidal behavior among adolescents in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia. by Belete Birhan, Michael Beka, Habte Belete, Abdulbasit Sherfa, Gidey Rtbey

“…Participants were selected through a multistage sampling technique. Semi-structured and standardized questionnaires were employed to gather data via face-to-face interviews. …”
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Optimization the preparation of whey protein from pasteurized liquid milk using Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Network Model by Md. Anwar Hossain, Kanika Mitra, Md. Munnaf Hossen, Shammi Akhter

“…Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis was done with Attenuated total reflection (ATR) mode. An optimization technique was done using Central Composite Design (CCD). …”
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Short- and long-term stability of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies on dried blood spots under different storage conditions by Eline Meyers, Anja Coen, Elizaveta Padalko, Piet Cools

“…As DBS can be preserved for both shorter periods of time at RT and longer periods of time at −20°C, they are a perfect application for studies that require sample shipment by mail, self-sampling studies, studies in limited resource settings and biobanking.IMPORTANCEDried blood spots (DBS) are currently widely used as a microsampling technique for different qualitative and quantitative serological assessments. …”
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Community-based health insurance dropout and its determinants among women in Sidama National Regional State, Southern Ethiopia, 2024: A multilevel analysis. by Kare Chawicha Debessa, Keneni Gutema Negeri, Mesay Hailu Dangisso

“…Participants were selected via a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected through structured, pre-tested face-to-face interviews encompassing demographic, household, and scheme-related factors. …”
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Numerical method and application of transient electromagnetic full-time responses of pseudo-random waveforms by Kailiang LU, Jianhua YUE, Ya’nan FAN, Danyang XI

“…The secondary field expression of pseudo-random waveforms contains both positive and negative terms, and improper zero-crossing settings can cause the late-stage secondary field to change sign. …”
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