Time to Reconsider the Straddle-Arm Technique: Providing Care for the Conscious Infant who is Choking

“…The purpose of this article is to present initial data from exploratory work to support this view, suggesting that continued work is required to improve the universality of the skill. …”
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Nouveaux éléments concernant l’amphithéâtre antique de Saintes (Charente-Maritime) : l’arène aux iiie et ive s. apr. J.-C. by Bastien Gissinger

“…This amphitheatre is reputed to have been built under Claudius, and was probably initiated under Tiberius. The results provided very little information that could enable us to arrive at a more precise determination of the origins of this monument. …”
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Evaluation of Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes Mellitus with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Rehabilitation Set by LU Weiyan, TANG Dandan, ZHU Junzhi, LIU Yingfen, DU Lishi, WANG Haoxiang

“…Each patient's function was evaluated with the ICF-RS.The initial clinical examination results and laboratory findings after admission were obtained by consulting the medical record. …”
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Rock breaking regularity of layered rock mass blasting under the influence of different resistance lines by Jianxin YU, Pengzhan MENG, Xin ZHANG, Zhenzhen LI

“…Resistance line is a key parameter affecting the effect of blasting, this study takes the minimum resistance line as a control index to study the blasting and rock breaking law of layered rock body under the influence of initial stress and joint angle. Taking the Class III surrounding rock as the geological background, the concrete specimens with different nodal parameters were prepared as the simulation material of layered rock body by layered casting method, and a series of blasting experiments under different blasting conditions were carried out, and the test process was monitored by the combination of high-speed camera, dynamic signal analysis system, and intelligent five-segment bursting tachymeter and other equipment; and the damage of layered rock body under the coupling of static geostatic load and dynamic blast load and the law of stress wave propagation were analysed by using the three-dimensional numerical simulation model of LS-DYNA. …”
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THE DANUBE DELTA BIOSPHERE RESERVE. GEOGRAPHY, BIODIVERSITY, PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT by PETRE GÂŞTESCU

“…Selon les données connues, cette unité géographique s’est constituée par un premier embryon (le cordon initial), environ il y a 12 000 ans, évoluant vers la forme actuelle sous l’action des processus fluviaux et marins. …”
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The added value of coupling anti-dsDNA and anti-chromatin antibodies in follow-up monitoring of systemic lupus erythematosus patients by Caroline Carlé, Françoise Fortenfant, Chloé Bost, Julie Belliere, Stanislas Faguer, Dominique Chauveau, Antoine Huart, David Ribes, Laurent Alric, Gregory Pugnet, Laurent Sailler, Yves Renaudineau

“…Conclusion: coupling anti-dsDNA with anti-Chr Ab detection at disease initiation/flare allows definition of endotypes, which is useful to follow disease activity, predict lupus nephritis/serositis, and anticipate therapeutic response in the DP + group.…”
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Scoping review of Neglected Tropical Disease Interventions and Health Promotion: A framework for successful NTD interventions as evidenced by the literature. by Caroline Ackley, Mohamed Elsheikh, Shahaduz Zaman

“…A two-phased screening process was used to assess the relevance of studies identified in the search-an initial screening review followed by data characterization using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP). …”
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Detecting Deception and Ensuring Data Integrity in a Nationwide mHealth Randomized Controlled Trial: Factorial Design Survey Study by Krista M Kezbers, Michael C Robertson, Emily T Hébert, Audrey Montgomery, Michael S Businelle

“…ResultsFacebook advertisements resulted in 5236 initiations of the REDCap prescreener. A digital deception detection procedure was implemented for those who were deemed pre-eligible (n=1928). …”
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Examining the Effects of Construction Project Delays on Costs from the Perspective of Stakeholders Using a System Dynamics Approach: Insights from a Commercial Complex Project in Q... by Amirhosein Saffarinia, Hamidreza Yazdani

“…First, delay effects were gathered from various sources and compared with expert opinions during the initial interview. After categorizing these delay effects, a conceptual model was developed. …”
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L’entrepreneuriat touristique local : une opportunité d’inversion du processus de marginalisation d’un centre historique ? Une analyse dans la médina de Fès au Maroc by Merryl Joly

“…Finally, five interviews were held with local associations and public actors, whether they are members of the Association of Riads and Guest Houses of Fez (ARMH-Fez), the municipality, the Regional Investment Center or the Regional Tourism Council of the city. Initially, the article provides a summary of the medina since the French Protectorate (1912-1956) until the late 2010s. …”
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Novel Procedures for Evaluating Autism Online in a Culturally Diverse Population of Children: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Pathway Development Study by Venus Mirzaei, Jeanne Wolstencroft, Georgia Lockwood Estrin, Eleanor Buckley, Shermina Sayani, Panos Katakis, Reena Anand, Tessa Squire, Eleanor Short, Paige Frankson, David Skuse, Michelle Heys

“…The pathway is designed to be culturally and linguistically adaptable, increasing its applicability to diverse populations and integrating with existing National Health Service digital systems. MethodsInitial pathway development was informed by systematic evidence reviews, coproduction, and mixed methods usability. …”
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Long-term outcomes combined minimally invasive laser surgical technique for local rhegmatogenous retinal detachment by A.V. Doga, D.O. Shkvorchenko, L.A. Kryl, M.R. Taevere, D.A. Buryakov

“…In four patients (10.5%), postoperative wide-field OCT of the area of the initial retinal tear performed after reattachment revealed additional pathological vitreoretinal adhesions in the adjacent areas (that were not identified preoperatively). …”
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REVIEW OF THE EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE OF AIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE ROLE OF GREEN TECHNOLOGIES IN THE MODERNISATION OF THIS PROCESS by Іnna Honcharuk, Dina Tokarchuk

“…Based on the study of EU programmes and initiatives related to the use of green technologies in the agricultural sector, the article summarises that they are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, developing organic production, increasing the efficiency of natural resources use, expanding the production and use of renewable energy sources in the agricultural sector, preserving biodiversity and introducing innovations for sustainable agricultural development. …”
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Investigation on nursing needs of patients in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Famous-Doctor clinic and countermeasures (中医名医堂门诊患者护理需求调查及对策分析)... by MI Wei (米薇), SHU Baozhen (舒宝珍), TANG Ling (唐玲), WANG Huaxin (王华新), ZHANG Yongli (张永丽)

“…The reasons why the patients chose the TCM Famous Doctor clinic were analyzed from seven aspects to investigate and analyze the satisfaction of nursing services currently provided, such as treatment environment, diagnosis process, accurate triage, enthusiastic service, initiative service, communication ability professional knowledge. …”
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Ideology and Values in Turkey's Foreign Policy by V. A. Avatkov

“…Instead it relies on forging humanitarian ties, combining initiatives in the cultural, educational and scientific fields to achieve a long-term influence. …”
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The Upregulation of IL-1β Induced by Cisplatin Triggers PI3K/AKT/MMP9 Pathway in Pericytes Mediating the Leakage of the Blood Labyrinth Barrier by Yu M, Jiang WJ, Yu M, Zhou Z, Wang M, Li L

“…Both MMP9 and PI3K-AKT inhibitors abrogated IL-1β-induced changes.Conclusion: Our findings suggest that CDDP initiates a cascade of events starting with IL-1β release from endothelial cells. …”
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Impact of glucocorticoids on patients’ quality of life: a qualitative study assessing face validity and feasibility of the Steroid PRO in patients with inflammatory gastroenterolog... by Shaney L Barratt, Emma Dures, Mwidimi Ndosi, Michelle Sharp, Sebastian E Sattui, Jill Dawson, Susan M Goodman, Sarah L Mackie, Tom Creed, Catherine L Hill, Joanna C Robson, Pamela Richards, Susan Bridgewater, Christine A Silverthorne, Jen Orme, Anne-Marie T Sweeney, Elizabeth Arthurs, Genevieve Osborne, Giles Dunhill, Richard P Ramonell, Timothy Patton

“…It has 15 items grouped into 4 domains (Social impact, Impact on Appearance, Psychological Impact and Treatment Concerns). Initially developed and validated in rheumatic diseases, the Steroid PRO demonstrates potential for broader application in patients with other inflammatory conditions. …”
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Splenic artery aneurysms – a systematic review of the literature by Marta Machado, Andreia Coelho, João Peixoto, Luís Fernandes, Roberto Boal, Francisco Basílio, Patrícia Carvalho, Beatriz Guimarães, Pedro Brandão, Alexandra Canedo

“…RESULTS: Of the 289 articles identified during the initial literature search, 87 were included in qualitative synthesis. …”
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Improvement and exploration of a water conservation system in the Central Sterile Supply Department (节水型消毒供应中心给水系统改进与探索) by WANG Yuena (王岳娜), REN Guquan (任顾群), LIU Jianrong (刘建荣), XU Yuanle (许远乐), RENG Xiajuan (任娟霞), MA Huan (马欢)

“…Methods To conduct the quality analysis of concentrated water initially. Once recovery requirements are met, the water pipes were modified to recover the concentrated water for storage, and the booster pump was used to pipeline the concentrated water to the water consuming point. …”
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L’animal, l’humain et la sextualité fabuleuse: la chasse à la narration transculturelle et zoopoétique dans 'L’acrobatie aérienne de Confucius' de Dai Sijie by Shuangyi Li

“…Le règne de Zhengde (1505–21) fut marqué par les premiers contacts européens formels avec la Chine, initiés par les Portugais. Avec un thème audacieux de la sexualité transgressive et un style de narration polyphonique et éclatante, imprégné d’humour carnavalesque rabelaisien, le roman représente, jusqu’alors, l’œuvre la plus expérimentale écrite par l’écrivain. …”
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