Patient lumbar discectomy journey (DiscJourn) in the UK: a qualitative study by Alison B Rushton, Nicola R Heneghan, Louise White, Navin Furtado, Annabel Masson, Karl Baraks, Zeeshan Parvez

“…Objectives To gain insight into patients’ views, perceptions, experiences and expectations postlumbar discectomy.Methods A qualitative study using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) purposively recruited patients undergoing lumbar discectomy at one UK spinal centre. …”
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5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for the treatment of basal and squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review by Nathalie C. Zeitouni, Todd Schlesinger, Meenal Kheterpal, Puneet S. Jolly, Jared Jagdeo

“…We performed a systematic review to assess the efficacy and safety of published ALA-PDT protocols for these conditions. Methods: A PubMed search was conducted through August 8, 2024, to identify studies evaluating 10 % or 20 % ALA-PDT in BCC, SCC, and BD. …”
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GENETIC PREDICTORS OF SEVERITY AND EFFICACY OF COVID-19 PHARMACOTHERAPY by I. N. Shishimorov, O, V. Magnitskaya, Yu. V. Ponomareva

“…The studies aimed at finding predictors of the severe course of this novel coronavirus infection, as well as the factors that determine the efficacy and safety of this disease pharmacotherapy, are acquiring special social significance.The aim of this work is to find and summarize information on genetic predictors of severe COVID-19, as well as pharmacogenetic aspects that determine the variability of the therapeutic response to the drugs recommended for COVID-19 treatment.Materials and methods. The article provides a review of scientific results on the research of gene polymorphism that determine a body’s response to the introduction of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the effects of pharmacotherapy for this disease, obtained from open and available sources within the period of 2019 – March 2021. …”
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Experimental determination and theoretical calculation for CO2 liquid-solid phase equilibrium in PLNG by Zihe LI, Jianlu ZHU, Qing MIAO, Feng YAN, Xin OUYANG, Chaofei NIE, Hui HAN, Yuxing LI

“…Methods A novel liquid-solid phase equilibrium test setup was designed and built with visualization and continuous sampling functions. …”
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Investigating the hatchability and nauplii biometry of Artemia franciscana in unconventional waters of Sistan region, Southeast Iran by Hashem Khandan Barani, Abdolali Rahdari, Narjes Sanchooli, Ali Khosravanizadeh

“…Introduction: Nowadays, using unconventional water, especially in arid and semi-arid areas, has increased as a result of global population increase, urbanization and climate change. Using these water sources for aquaculture is suggested for optimal utilization and reduction of their adverse effects on the environment. …”
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Tongue-LiteSAM: A Lightweight Model for Tongue Image Segmentation With Zero-Shot by Daiqing Tan, Hao Zang, Xinyue Zhang, Han Gao, Ji Wang, Zaijian Wang, Xing Zhai, Huixia Li, Yan Tang, Aiqing Han

“…This study aims to construct an efficient model with zero-shot suitable for tongue image segmentation in TCM. Methods: We developed the Tongue-LiteSAM model by improving the SAM (Segment Anything Model) framework to suit tongue segmentation. …”
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Recent advances in Polygonatum sibiricum polysaccharides: structural insights, bioactivities in Vitro and in Vivo, and therapeutic potential in human and animal models – A review by Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack, Hassan A. Rudayni, Ahmed K Aldhalmi, Abdullah S. Alawam, Ahmed A. Allam, Mohammad M.H. Khan, Asmaa F. Khafaga

“…Quantitative data from optimized conditions show PSP yields ranging from 4.4 % (hot water) to 29.7 % (NADES-based extraction). …”
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Analisis Sistim Manajemen Dokumentasi Keperawatan pada Poliklinik Gigi Rumah Sakit di Bukittinggi by Dewi Rosmalia, Rizanda Machmud, Haryadi Mangkuto

“…The study was conducted with qualitative analysis methods, data sources derived from observations, documents and in-depth interviews. …”
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Exploring the factors influencing the co-pyrolysis of walnut shells, pistachio shells, and polypropylene based on thermal behavior, kinetics and reaction mechanism by Zhigang Huang, Tong Zhang, Chen Wang, Wenbo Xiao, Zihan Wang, Obid Tursunov, Jiahui Wu, Yuguang Zhou, Xiaolong Yao, Gang Li

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Understanding and accessing the continuum of human/animal support services: A scoping review by Lisa Townsend, Grace Phillips, Janet Hoy-Gerlach, Heather Cammisa

“…Clearinghouses such as Pethelpfinder.org may be more efficient ways of identifying HA/SS than other sources. Further research is needed to optimize growth of HA/SS and facilitate collaboration across human and animal service sectors.…”
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Hybrid Graph Representation and Learning Framework for High-Level Synthesis Design Space Exploration by Pouya Taghipour, Eric Granger, Yves Blaquiere

“…Optimizing hardware accelerators in high-level synthesis (HLS) relies on design space exploration (DSE), which involves experimenting with different pragma options and trading off hardware cost and performance metrics (HCPMs) to identify Pareto-optimal solutions. …”
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Organizational and Economic Support for the Integration of Engineering into the Energy Security System of Enterprises on the Basis of Process Approach by Arefieva Olena V., Horal Liliana T., Arefiev Serhii O., Popovych Oksana V.

“…The use of SmartGrids also helps to optimize the energy distribution process and integrate renewable sources, which increases the flexibility and resilience of enterprises’ energy systems while increasing their cost-effectiveness. …”
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Vaccination against SARS-COV‑2 in oncology by A. A. Polyakov, V. V. Lunin, F. M. Abbaysbeyli, O. L. Timofeeva, V. B. Larionova, P. A. Zeynalova, A. A. Fedenko

“…The objective of the study a detailed, systematic review of the world literature data, which includes all aspects of recommendations for vaccination against SARS-COV‑2 in cancer patients.Materials and methods. Information search was carried out in PubMed, MedLine, Scopus, Web of Science, RSCI.The work included data from literature and information sources that were published before February 2021.Results. …”
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Advances in Traditional Chinese Medicine research in diabetic kidney disease treatment by Shiyi Shen, Huiyun Zhong, Xiaoshi Zhou, Guolin Li, Changji Zhang, Yulian Zhu, Yong Yang

“…Over recent decades, extensive research has explored the mechanisms of TCM for preventing and managing DKD, with substantial studies that endorse the therapeutic benefits of TCM compounds and single agents in the medical intervention of DKD.Objective This review lays the foundation for future evidence-based research efforts and provide a reference point for DKD investigation.Methods The relevant literature published in Chinese and English up to 30 June 2023, was sourced from PubMed, Cochrane Library, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals (VIP), Wanfang Data, CNKI, and China Biology Medicine disc (CBM). …”
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Strategic Spatial Planning of Territorial Communities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by Сергій Бортник, Тетяна Лаврук, Віліна Пересадько

“…It is especially important to integrate scientific natural research into educational programs for training specialists in spatial planning, which include the study of geodiversity, the evolution of natural and cultural landscapes, methods of creating nature conservation areas, the formation of eco-networks, as well as the introduction of innovative technologies in land use and various branches of the national economy. …”
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Economic evaluation of [18F]fluorocholine PET/CT in pre operative assessment of hyperfunctional parathyroids in primary hyperparathyroidism: a cost effectiveness analysis by Adel Mamou, Sihame Chkair, Olivier Gilly, Laurent Maimoun, Yassine Mamou, Sean C. Sheppard, Pierre Olivier Kotzki, Benjamin Lallemant, Vincent Boudousq

“…This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of PET as a stand-alone first-line imaging strategy compared to CU + MIBI + PET and CU + PET strategies in the French healthcare system. Methods A Markov model estimated costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) for each imaging strategy. …”
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Endovascular Treatment of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke Caused by Tandem Lesions of the internal Carotid Artery by A. G. Faybushevich, H. V. Galustyan, V. M. Sysoev, E. A. Gitelzon, M. V. Chernyaev

“…The incidence of tandem internal carotid artery (ICA) lesions, according to various sources, is 15–30% of all ischemic strokes (IS) caused by occlusion of a large intracranial artery. …”
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Comparative analysis of Sentinel-2 and PlanetScope imagery for chlorophyll-a prediction using machine learning models by Eden T. Wasehun, Leila Hashemi Beni, Courtney A. Di Vittorio, Christopher M. Zarzar, Kyana R.L. Young

“…This study contributes valuable insights into the difference between two satellite sensors with varying spatial resolution in assessing inland water quality and offers a comparative analysis of multiple inversion methods. The outcomes of our research provide guidance for enhancing inland water quality monitoring practices on small water bodies, emphasizing the importance of selecting optimal inversion models based on satellite data sources. …”
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The association between vitamin D intake and the prevalence and mortality of asthma in the US adults by Yu Lei, Yu Luo, Yi Wang, Caiyang Liu, Lei Luo, Ji Li

“…This study aims to clarify the relationship between vitamin D intake and asthma outcomes. Methods In this study, three logistic regression models were employed to investigate the association between vitamin D intake and the prevalence of asthma. …”
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How spatial resolution mediates canopy spectral diversity as a proxy for marsh plant diversity by Yi Fu, Yunlong Yao, Lei Wang, Huaihu Yi, Yuanqi Shan

“…Furthermore, resampling methods were found to produce lower accuracy in estimating species diversity compared to UAV data acquired on-site. …”
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