Comparing the Prognostic Value of Lactate to the Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio Among Sepsis Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study by Bou Chebl R, Haidar S, Kattouf N, Assaf M, Alwan JS, Khamis MM, Abdeldaem K, Makki M, Tamim H, Abou Dagher G

“…This study compares the prognostic value of lactate and NLR in septic patients.Methods: This prospective cohort study included 874 adult septic or septic shock patients presenting to a tertiary care center’s Emergency Department between September 2018 and February 2021. …”
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Family Experiences, Needs, and Perceptions in Home-Based Hospice Care for Patients With Terminal Cancer: Meta-Synthesis and Systematic Review by Xin Ming Deng, Kanokwan Hounsri, Violeta Lopez, Wilson Wai-San Tam

“…The goal is identifying key themes that can improve caregiver support and service delivery. MethodsA systematic search was conducted across MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Google Scholar, and relevant gray literature sources up to March 14, 2025. …”
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A METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO DESIGNING EXPERIMENTS WHEN DEALING WITH IDENTIFICATION TESTS FOR MEDICINAL PRODUCT COMPONENTS (AS ILLUSTRATED BY ASCORBIC ACID) by Yu. B. Purim, M. L. Kruglyakova, L. N. Bulanova, M. V. Agapkina, L. N. Stronova, T. N. Bokovikova, E. P. Gernikova

“…The whole complex of the studies performed helped to determine qualitative reactions and optimal conditions for identification testing of the analysed substance.…”
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Evaluating the dependability of peer assessment in project-based learning for pre-clinical students: a generalizability theory approach by Sethapong Lertsakulbunlue, Anupong Kantiwong

“…Methods In a PtBL class, 95 third-year pre-clinical students, grouped into ten teams, created 5-min videos on cardiovascular lifestyle modifications for the community, followed by a 5-min presentation on the video’s information and relevance to the citizen. …”
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Development of Hybrid District Heating Systems by A. V. Sednin, K. M. Dyussenov

“…It is indicated that in order to ensure the required maneuverable properties of heat supply systems, it is necessary to develop and apply new methods of planning and managing heat supply systems, excluding a single-purpose approach in the organization of hybrid systems, which manifests a synergistic effect with new possibilities for finding optimal solutions aimed at reducing fuel consumption. …”
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Effect of topical emollient oil application on weight of preterm newborns: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh, Anissa Mohammed, Alemu Gedefie Belete, Amare Muche, Aznamariyam Ayres, Yibeltal Asmamaw, Zemen Mengesha, Asrat Dimtse, Natnael Moges Misganaw, Dires Birhanu Mihretie, Zebenay Workneh Bitew, Meaza Mengstu, Asressie Molla

“…The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of topical emollient oil application on the weight of preterm infants.<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted. …”
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A dataset of three vine water status indicators, weather records and soil available water capacity components collected from a rain-fed Mediterranean vineyardZenodo by Yulin Zhang, Léo Pichon, Bruno Tisseyre

“…Soil available water capacity components (horizon thickness, field capacity, permanent wilting point, bulk density, and rock fragment content) were measured in 5 of the 70 plots after prior soil profile wall analyses.Monitoring vine water status is essential for optimizing grape yield and wine quality. While Ψpd and δ13C are considered reference methods, they are expensive and prone to logistical constrains. …”
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in British troops following jungle training in Belize: Cumulative incidence and potential risk practices by Ngwa Niba Rawlings, Mark Bailey, Peter Craig, Orin Courtenay

“…Data were sourced from Defence Public Health Unit, Military Environmental Health Department and British Army Training Support Unit Belize. …”
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Prevalence of cardiovascular symptoms in post-acute COVID-19 syndrome: a meta-analysis by Li-wei Huang, Hua-min Li, Bei He, Xiao-bo Wang, Qi-zhi Zhang, Wen-xing Peng

“…Therefore, it is crucial to investigate the prevalence of cardiovascular sequelae in COVID-19 patients and to determine whether COVID-19 infection acts as an independent risk factor for these outcomes. Methods This meta-analysis adhered to PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024524290). …”
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude & practice of biomedical waste management among junior doctors during COVID-19 pandemic in a medical college & hospital of Eastern India by Hasina Banu, Swarnava Pramanick, Sinjita Dutta, Kumkum Bhattacharyya, Hirak Jyoti Raj

“…Purpose: Bio-medical wastes (BMW) including COVID-19 wastes being important sources of transmission of infections and pollution need scientific handling and disposal. …”
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Secular trend in disease burden of atrial fibrillation/flutter in China from 1992 to 2021 and its projection in 25 years by Chuanmeng Zhang, Xiaohong Zhang, Ruifang Zhou, Kun Ji, Xiangwei Ding, Ming Chu, Fan Wang

“…Methods The incidence and death data of AF/AFL in China from 1992 to 2021 were sourced from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 database. …”
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Tailored therapy guided by genotypic resistance from gastric mucosa samples in the first-line treatment of infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Cailing Li, Kai Zhou, Baojun Suo, Yanyan Shi, Guangjie Ping, Liya Zhou, Zhiqiang Song

“…Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Data sources and methods: The literature was searched in PubMed, Web of Science, and Wanfang databases under the keywords “ Helicobacter pylori ,” “tailored therapy,” and “genotypic resistance” before March 1, 2025. …”
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Investigation of heavy metals adsorbed on microplastics in drinking water and water resources of Zabol by Mohammad Reza Rezaei Kahkha, Jamshid Piri, Ali Faghihi-Zarandi, Massoud Kaykhaii

“…Future studies should explore the health effects of MPs and HMs, optimize sampling methods, and focus on long-term monitoring under diverse environmental conditions to address this emerging issue comprehensively.…”
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Water supply interruptions and suspected cholera incidence: a time-series regression in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. by Aurélie Jeandron, Jaime Mufitini Saidi, Alois Kapama, Manu Burhole, Freddy Birembano, Thierry Vandevelde, Antonio Gasparrini, Ben Armstrong, Sandy Cairncross, Jeroen H J Ensink

“…In a region where access to improved water sources is particularly poor, the question of which improvements in water access should be prioritized to address cholera transmission remains unresolved. …”
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Protocol for the development of Polish clinical guidelines for the management of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by Joanna Makowska, Brygida Kwiatkowska, Magdalena Krajewska-Włodarczyk, Bogdan Batko, Marcin Stajszczyk, Jerzy Świerkot, Zbigniew Żuber, Piotr Leszczyński, Agata Sebastian, Magdalena Władysiuk, Irena Walecka, Michał Chmielewski, Mariusz Stasiołek, Maria Maślińska

“…Material and Methods The adaptation process follows the ADAPTE Collaboration guidelines, the GRADE methodology, and the Evidence to Decision (ETD) framework. …”
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Proposals for Improving the System of Radiation Safety in Medical Exposure. Part 1. Analysis of information contained in state reporting forms and information databases in Moscow by S. A. Ryzhov, A. V. Vodovatov, I. V. Soldatov, Z. A. Lantukh, A. N. Mukhortova, Yu. V. Druzhinina, P. S. Druzhinina

“…Material and methods: Reporting forms № 3-DOZ, № 30 and Radiation-Hygienic Passport for 2017–2020 from Moscow organizations of different forms of ownership were collected and analyzed. …”
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Demand, utilization, and supply of community smart senior care services for older people in China by Ruobing Fa, Shengxuan Jin, Peng Fan, Fengyuan Tang, Qian Jin, Changqing Wang

“…We also analyzed the imbalance between supply and demand for smart senior care services and explored the factors influencing it, thereby providing a reference for optimizing smart senior services. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study from January to March 2023 and analyzed 1037 valid questionnaires. …”
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Predictive Modeling of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Using Machine Learning: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jinxi Yang, Siyao Zeng, Shanpeng Cui, Junbo Zheng, Hongliang Wang

“…The findings will provide evidence-based insights to support the development of more accurate and effective ARDS prediction tools. MethodsWe performed a search across 6 electronic databases for studies developing ML predictive models for ARDS, with a cutoff date of December 29, 2024. …”
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Plant Dominant Low-Protein Diet, Nutritional Status (Phase Angle) and Progression of Renal Failure: Case-Report Study by Danijela Ristic-Medic, Snjezana Petrovic, Biljana Pokimica, Marija Paunovic, Vesna Vucic

“…Several observational studies have shown that compared with protein from plant sources, animal protein is associated with an increased risk of end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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A Snow Depth Downscaling Algorithm Based on Deep Learning Fusion of Enhanced Passive Microwave and Cloud-Free Optical Remote Sensing Data in China by Zisheng Zhao, Xiaohua Hao, Donghang Shao, Wenzheng Ji, Tianwen Feng, Qin Zhao, Wenxin He, Liyun Dai, Zhaojun Zheng, Yan Liu

“…When compared with downscaling algorithms utilizing the raw TB data and the traditional random forest model, the CETB data and FT-Transformer model optimize the RMSE by 10.08% and 4.84%, respectively, which demonstrates the superiority of FTSD regarding data sources and regression methods. …”
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