An animal model study of simplified optical navigation system-assisted percutaneous lumbar transforaminal puncture by B. N. Wenxiu Chai, Yuqing Chen, Li Sheng, Yong Huang

“…The system significantly improves puncture accuracy while markedly decreasing both the number of puncture attempts and fluoroscopy exposures compared to conventional techniques.…”
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Development of a clinical decision support tool for Primary care Management of lower Urinary tract Symptoms in men: the PriMUS study by Adrian Edwards, Ridhi Agarwal, Janine Bates, Alison Bray, Sarah Milosevic, Emma Thomas-Jones, Michael Drinnan, Marcus Drake, Peter Michell, Bethan Pell, Haroon Ahmed, Natalie Joseph-Williams, Kerenza Hood, Yemisi Takwoingi, Chris Harding

“…General practitioners currently have no easily available assessment tools to diagnose lower urinary tract symptom causes. …”
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Extended Reality Interventions for Health and Procedural Anxiety: Panoramic Meta-Analysis Based on Overviews of Reviews by Tom Arthur, GJ Melendez-Torres, David Harris, Sophie Robinson, Mark Wilson, Sam Vine

“… BackgroundExtended reality (XR) technologies are increasingly being used to reduce health and procedural anxieties. …”
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The Efficacy of Conversational AI in Rectifying the Theory-of-Mind and Autonomy Biases: Comparative Analysis by Marcin Rządeczka, Anna Sterna, Julia Stolińska, Paulina Kaczyńska, Marcin Moskalewicz

“…These biases are particularly relevant in mental health contexts as they can exacerbate conditions such as depression and anxiety by reinforcing maladaptive thought patterns or unrealistic expectations in human-AI interactions. …”
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Telehealth Interventions in Pharmacy Practice: Systematic Review of Reviews and Recommendations by Rachel Lai Kay Chong, Andrew Siang Ee Chan, Crystal Min Siu Chua, Yi Feng Lai

“…The findings from this study can be used to inform future implementation of telehealth interventions in pharmacy in Singapore and other regions or cities with similar contexts.…”
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Utilidad de la procalcitonina como biomarcador en cirugía cardiaca by Mario Castaño, Pasquale Maiorano, Laura Castillo, Blanca Meana, Belén Ramos, Elio Martín-Gutiérrez, Javier A. Gualis

“…This review presents the state of the art regarding the predictive value of procalcitonin as a clinical biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of infection in various clinical contexts and the current evidence of the usefulness of this biomarker in the diagnosis and prognosis of infectious and non-infectious complications in the cardiac postoperative period.…”
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The Impact of Industry-University Collaboration on Enhancing Product Attractiveness for Iranian Consumers by Amin Attari, Hossein Ashoori

“…While this study examined the causal relationship in several scenarios, using an experimental method, further research is recommended to generalize the findings to other contexts, particularly the service sector.…”
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Exploring the role of self-led debriefings within simulation-based education: time to challenge the status quo? by Prashant Kumar, Neil Malcolm Harrison, Katy McAleer, Ibraaheem Khan, Susan Geraldine Somerville

“…We have synthesised and critically analysed the available literature to illuminate this discussion. Conclusions The current evidence suggests that SLDs can, in the right circumstances, form part of an effective debriefing strategy and support learners to reach appropriate levels of critical self-reflection and learning. …”
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Localized policy design for clean heating transitions: a multi-city analysis of renter preferences for energy efficiency by Graeme Troxell, Steve Conrad, Reuven Sussman

“…IntroductionThe transition to clean heating systems in rental housing is crucial for achieving net-zero emissions goals, yet current policy frameworks lack systematic understanding of how renter preferences vary across different market contexts. …”
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The neurobiological basis of emotions and their connection to facial expressions in non-human mammals: insights in nonverbal communication by Daniel Mota-Rojas, Alexandra L. Whittaker, Cécile Bienboire-Frosini, Jhon Buenhombre, Patricia Mora-Medina, Adriana Domínguez-Oliva, Julio Martínez-Burnes, Ismael Hernández-Avalos, Adriana Olmos-Hernández, Antonio Verduzco-Mendoza, Alejandro Casas-Alvarado, Karina Lezama-García, Temple Grandin

“…Considering these coded facial movements, current research aims to associate certain facial expressions with the animals’ emotional states and affective contexts. …”
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Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Enhancing Support Services Through Mobile Apps by Anusuyah Subbarao, Nasreen Khan, Aysa Siddika, Muhammad A. Fathullah, Mohd A. Sanwani, Fia F. Adam, Debrina V. Ferezagia, Melisa B. Altamira

“…The findings are intended to advise higher education institutions on integrating mobile apps to assist Generation Z better, eventually leading to increased student engagement and satisfaction. This study emphasizes the significance of mobile technology in current educational contexts and offers practical insights for universities looking to use digital technologies to improve campus support services. …”
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Neurotoxic Effects of Pesticides: Implications for Neurodegenerative and Neurobehavioral Disorders by Alexandra Andreea Botnaru, Ancuta Lupu, Paula Cristina Morariu, Alexandra Jităreanu, Alin Horatiu Nedelcu, Branco Adrian Morariu, Emil Anton, Maria Luisa Di Gioia, Vasile Valeriu Lupu, Oana Maria Dragostin, Madalina Vieriu, Ionela Daniela Morariu

“…Pesticides play an essential role in modern agriculture, yet increasing evidence links their widespread use to neurotoxic effects that contribute to both neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. …”
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Family Medicine for internally displaced persons in Mali: A training of trainers approach by Drissa M. Sidibé, Ann Isabelle Grégoire, Véronique Lisée, Pierre Rodrigue Traoré, Inhissa B. Bengaly, Aboubakary Konaté, Ibrahim H. Sidibé, Sabina Abou Malham, David-Martin Milot, Gabriel Blouin-Genest

“…Mali is currently experiencing a polycrisis, characterised by the interplay of growing socio-political insecurity, massive population displacements and recurrent tensions in the functioning of the health system and the provision of care. …”
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Administration of aspirin and risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by Arooba Noor Abbasi, Fatimah Bismah Athar, Arooba Lakho

“…While Aspirin shows major benefits in other contexts, its role in PDAC risk reduction appears limited. …”
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Impact on alcohol selection and online purchasing of changing the proportion of available non-alcoholic versus alcoholic drinks: A randomised controlled trial. by Natasha Clarke, Anna K M Blackwell, Jennifer Ferrar, Katie De-Loyde, Mark A Pilling, Marcus R Munafò, Theresa M Marteau, Gareth J Hollands

“…<h4>Background</h4>Increasing the availability of non-alcoholic options is a promising population-level intervention to reduce alcohol consumption, currently unassessed in naturalistic settings. …”
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Evaluating the impact, implementation experience and political economy of primary care networks in Kenya: protocol for a mixed methods study by Beatrice Amboko, Jacinta Nzinga, Benjamin Tsofa, Peter Mugo, Anita Musiega, Beryl Maritim, Ethan Wong, Caitlin Mazzilli, Wangari Ng’ang’a, Brittany Hagedorn, Gillian Turner, Anne Musuva, Felix Murira, Nirmala Ravishankar, Salim Hussein, Edwine Barasa

“…Abstract Background Primary care networks (PCNs) are increasingly being adopted in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to improve the delivery of primary health care (PHC). …”
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EstablishINg the best STEp-up treatments for children with uncontrolled asthma despite INhaled corticosteroids (EINSTEIN): protocol for a systematic review, network meta-analysis a... by Ian Sinha, Dyfrig A Hughes, Michelle Maden, Stephen Turner, Sofia Cividini, Sarah Donegan, Giovanna Culeddu, Katie Rose, Olive Fulton, Catrin Tudur Smith

“…Treatment with a low-dose ICS, however, fails to control asthma symptoms in around 10%–15% of children and this places the individual at increased risk for an asthma attack. At present, there is no clear preferred treatment option for a child whose asthma is not controlled by low-dose ICS and international guidelines currently recommend at least three treatment options. …”
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Assessing and Enhancing Nutrition and Physical Activity Environments in Early Childhood Education and Care Centers: Scoping Review of eHealth Tools by Joyce Hayek, Kelsi Dickson, Lynne M Z Lafave

“… BackgroundEarly childhood is a critical period for shaping lifelong health behaviors, making early childhood education and care (ECEC) environments ideal for implementing nutrition and physical activity interventions. eHealth tools are increasingly utilized in ECEC settings due to their accessibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, demonstrating promise in enhancing educators’ practices. …”
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Presentation of Financial Assets in the Monetary Statistics by V. N. Salin, O. Y. Sitnikova, L. Y. Arhangelskaya

“…The purpose of the study. Currently, the issues of determining, presenting and analyzing indicators of economic assets, in particular, financial ones, are relevant, since financial assets, along with nonfinancial ones, constitute the most important characteristic of national wealth as a level of development of the country and are the basis for constructing national accounts, indicators of monetary statistics and other sections of macroeconomic statistics. …”
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Is drought protection possible without compromising flood protection? Estimating the potential dual-use benefit of small flood reservoirs in southern Germany by S. Q.-G. Ho, S. Q.-G. Ho, S. Q.-G. Ho, U. Ehret, U. Ehret

“…<p>As climate change drives the intensification and increased frequency of hydrological extremes, the need to balance drought resilience and flood protection becomes critical for proper water resources management. …”
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