A novel scoring system for evaluating mortality risk of patients with sepsis during early hospitalization by Ivan Aranza, Miro Vuković, Valentina Biloš, Alen Juginović

“…After external and clinical validation of e-SEPSS, it could become a useful additional tool in reducing sepsis mortality.…”
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Modelagem estatística da precipitação mensal e anual e no período seco para o estado de Minas Gerais Statistical modeling of monthly, annual and dry season mean precipitation for t... by Carlos R. de Mello, Antônio M. da Silva

“…Nevertheless, the adjusted models present good conditions for practical applications, forming an important tool for environmental management in the State of Minas Gerais.…”
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Examining a Dutch short form of The Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding Version 6: comparing polytomous and dichotomous scoring methods in a multidimensional framework by Mirthe G. C. Noteborn, Martin Hildebrand, Martin Hildebrand, Jelle J. Sijtsema, Jelle J. Sijtsema, Jelle J. Sijtsema, Stefan Bogaerts, Stefan Bogaerts, Jaap J. A. Denissen

“…IntroductionThe 40-item Balanced Inventory of Desirable Responding Version 6 (BIDR) is a widely used tool to measure two components of social desirability: Self-Deceptive Enhancement (SDE) and Impression Management (IM). …”
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Clinical status and cytokine profiles in patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease vaccinated against influenza. by Mikhail Kostinov, Alexander Chuchalin, Anna Chebykina, Isabella Khrapunova, Alexander Cherdantsev, Irina Solov'eva, Nelli Akhmatova, Valentina Polishchuk, Nadezhda Kryukova, Aristitsa Kostinova, Anna Vlasenko, Marina Loktionova, Yvette Albahansa, Anna Shmit'ko, Lyudmila Shogenova

“…<h4>Background</h4>Influenza vaccine is a tool for preventing infection and reducing exacerbations in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …”
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The use of intravoxel incoherent motion in differentiation between benign and malignant BI-RADS 4 (or above) breast lesions combined with abbreviated MRI sequence in comparison wit... by Mohamed Karam Samak, Salma Hassan Tantawy, Amal Ibrahim Ahmed Othman

“…Conclusions Some IVIM parameters could represent a reliable tool for further assessment of BI-RADS 4 breast lesion to avoid unnecessary biopsy, especially if combined with sonomammography, yet it needs proper standardization of the b-values, ROI (region of interest) and post-processing process.…”
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Optimization of In Vivo Studies by Combining Planar Dynamic and Tomographic Imaging: Workflow Evaluation on a Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles System by Maritina Rouchota, Alessio Adamiano, Michele Iafisco, Eirini Fragogeorgi, Irineos Pilatis, Gilles Doumont, Sébastien Boutry, Daniele Catalucci, Argyro Zacharioudaki, George C. Kagadis

“…Molecular imaging holds great promise in the noninvasive monitoring of several diseases with nanoparticles (NPs) being considered an efficient imaging tool for cancer, central nervous system, and heart- or bone-related diseases and for disorders of the mononuclear phagocytic system (MPS). …”
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Enhancing of quality, yield and aromatic profile of sweet cherries: comparison between organic and conventional biostimulant systems by Cristina García-Cano, Borja Ferrández-Gómez, Antonio Sánchez-Sánchez, Juana D. Jordá, Mar Cerdán

“…One of the practices aligned with this purpose is the application of efficient biostimulants as a tool to improve food production with the smallest possible ecological footprint. …”
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Development of a nomogram based on body composition and tumor burden indicators to predict lymph node metastasis in patients with T1 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Qingwen Liu, Junxi Hu, Lin Liu, Wenbo He, Jiaqi Hou, Yusheng Shu, Xiaolin Wang

“…Conclusion This nomogram, integrating body composition and tumor burden indicators, provides an individualized and practical tool for predicting LNM in early ESCC, supporting more informed clinical decision-making.…”
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A Deep-learning based Model with Intra- and Inter-Well Constraints for Intelligent Identification of Stratigraphic Layers by Jinghua Yang, Bin Gong, Hu Huang, Heng Zhao, Haoqiang Wu, Chen Liu, Shifan Zhang, Hui Li

“…It provides a practical and reliable tool for automated stratigraphic interpretation and can support the planning of infill wells and the development of new blocks.…”
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A randomized, double-blind, split-mouth controlled clinical trial of systemically administered Lycopene on periodontal health by Sneha Singh, Anootpal Gogoi, Ashish Kumar, Eesha, Dr., Rinku Jagnade, Gaurav Jain, Sanjay Rastogi, Sanjay Dutta

“…The analysis shows that a combination of systemically administered Lycopene with oral prophylaxis can be a valuable tool in treating chronic gingivitis and controlling respiratory oxidative stress.…”
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Unsupervised clustering of biochemical markers reveals health profiles associated with function and survival in active aging by Raquel González-Martos, Javier Galeano, Carmen Ramirez-Castillejo, Narcis Gusi, Eva Gesteiro, German Vicente-Rodriguez, Ignacio Ara, Amelia Guadalupe-Grau

“…Machine learning techniques for identifying phenotypic clusters offers a promising tool for early detection and targeted interventions to improve aging outcomes.…”
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The association of systemic immune-inflammation index with incident breast cancer and all-cause mortality: evidence from a large population-based study by Yu Li, Yu Li, Meng Yu, Ming Yang, Jingqi Yang

“…These findings highlight the importance of monitoring systemic inflammation and suggest that SII could serve as a valuable prognostic tool.…”
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Clinical value of serum uric acid and homocysteine levels in predicting the occurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Dong Li, Jinlong Deng, Lixian Ma

“…The nomogram model incorporating demographic and serological parameters demonstrated good diagnostic performance and may serve as a valuable predictive tool for AF occurrence.…”
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Comparative study of the efficacy of tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors among breast cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital by Henry Gachoki Macharia, Amsalu Degu

“…The study was hospital-based and used a data abstraction tool to collect data from the patients’ medical records. …”
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Beneficial Effect of Platelet-Rich Fibrin as an Adjunct to Nonsurgical Therapy After Subgingival Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal for Periodontitis: A Systematic Review and M... by Monica Tanady, Fatimah Maria Tadjoedin, Sri Lelyati C. Masulili, Nadhia Anindhita Harsas, Adityo Widaryono

“…Primary outcomes included changes in clinical and immunological parameters. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane ROB2 tool. …”
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External Validation of the GRade, Age, Nodes and Tumor (GRANT) Score for Patients with Surgically Treated Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma by Michele Maffezzoli MD, Alessio Signori MD, Davide Campobasso MD, Giulia Claire Giudice MD, Nicola Simoni MD, Massimo De Filippo MD, Enrico Maria Silini MD, Sebastiano Buti MD, PhD

“…This validation supports the GRANT score's utility as a reliable and easy-to-use prognostic tool.…”
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The predictive value of optic nerve sheath diameter measurement via ultrasound for intracerebral hemorrhage complicated by cerebral-cardiac syndrome by Wei-Ze Fan, Jun-Rong Jiang, Hui-Ling Zang, Hui Cheng, Xiao-Hui Shen, Wen-Juan Yang, Hui Wang, Li-Xing Jing

“…Ultrasound is a valuable tool for measuring ONSD, comparable to computed tomography, and is useful in detecting intracranial hypertension and mass effect. …”
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Analytical Techniques for the Authenticity Evaluation of Chokeberry, Blackberry and Raspberry Fruit Wines: Exploring FT-MIR Analysis and Chemometrics by Ivana Vladimira Petric, Boris Duralija, Renata Leder

“…The objective of this research was to apply these advantages to fruit wines in order to create a tool for the authentication of fruit wines produced from different fruit species (chokeberry, blackberry, and raspberry). …”
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Long-Term Ripening Evaluation of Ewes’ Cheeses by Fourier-Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy under Real Industrial Conditions by Jonathan Andrade, Cristina Guimarães Pereira, Thamiris Ranquine, Cosme Antonio Azarias, Maria José Valenzuela Bell, Virgilio de Carvalho dos Anjos

“…Our results indicate that infrared spectroscopy can be a useful tool in determining optimal temporal parameters in stages involving the development, production, and even a possible estimation of shelf life of cheeses.…”
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Diagnostic patterns of haemoglobinopathies: A prospective observational study using high-performance liquid chromatography in a remote tertiary care center of Telangana. by Dr. Sumayya, Dr . Charitha Sravanthi Battu, Dr . K Raja Kumar

“…Diagnostic classification was based on HPLC parameters, including specific thresholds for sickle cell disease, trait, and beta-thalassemia. …”
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