Cost-Effectiveness of Lung Cancer Screening in a High-Risk Population in Brazil by Clarissa Baldotto, Wolfgang W. Schmidt Aguiar, Francisco Martins Neto, Vladmir Cordeiro de Lima, Eldsamira Mascarenhas, Thiago Lins Fagundes Sousa, Tamiê de Camargo Martins, Mauricio Cristiano Rocha-Junior, Cintia Kurokawa La Scala de Oliveira, Nelson Francisco Correa-Netto, Gustavo Faibischew Prado

“…For both outcomes, the values were below the cost-effectiveness threshold considered (three times the per-capita gross domestic product, which corresponds to R$ 143,406.06 or $24,735.99 US dollars).CONCLUSIONOur study confirms that implementing LC screening with LDCT in a high-risk population is cost effective in the Brazilian public health system.…”
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Interventions used to reduce infectious aerosol concentrations in hospitals—a reviewResearch in context by Gráinne Brady, Fiona Bennin, Rosaline De Koning, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros, Sigrún Eyrúnardóttir Clark, Manish K. Tiwari, Simon Watt, Andrea Ducci, Ryo Torii, Danielle Morris, Elizabeth Lloyd-Dehler, Jerry Slann, Fiona Stevenson, Zarnie Khadjesari, Hakim-Moulay Dehbi, Lena Ciric, Ruth Epstein, John Rubin, Catherine F. Houlihan, Rachael Hunter, Laurence B. Lovat

“…Whilst these efforts can contribute to improved air quality in hospitals, they should be considered with the other interacting factors such as microclimates, room dimensions and use of chemical products that effect air quality. …”
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Evidence that the conservation reserve program slowed population declines of pheasants on a changing landscape in Nebraska, USA by Tim L. Hiller, J. Scott Taylor, Jeffrey J. Lusk, Larkin A. Powell, Andrew J. Tyre

“…The transition year (1986) corresponded with the date of implementation of the CRP. No other known effect occurred near the transition year and there is no evidence that other potential factors (e.g., disease, changes in predator communities) contributed to large‐scale population declines during our study. …”
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Increased Phosphorus Losses in the Food System in China and Region‐Specific Mitigation Strategies to Ensure Losses Below Safe Limits by Jichen Zhou, Wim deVries, Lin Ma, Xiaoqiang Jiao, Kai Zhang, Yang Lyu, Zed Rengel, Fusuo Zhang, Jianbo Shen

“…Here, we examined the trends and driving factors of (a) P losses from the food chain in 31 provinces in China over the period 1980–2016 and (b) predicted 2030 losses under different scenarios using the NUFER model and the Geographical Detector model. …”
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Numerical investigation of oscillating jet film cooling on a flat plate for enhanced thermal management in high-temperature turbine applications by Abdalazeem Adam, Weifeng He, Pengfei Su, Dong Han, Chen Wang, Shuo Dai, Omer Musa

“…The focus is on evaluating the effectiveness of jet film cooling on high-temperature hydrogen turbine blades and understanding how factors such as cooling air velocities, hot gas compositions, and wet air cooling influence temperature distribution and flow behavior. …”
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Towards more connection in drought and flood management in the transboundary Limpopo basin by Anne F. Van Loon, Alessia Matanó, Sithabile Tirivarombo, Luis Artur, Rosie Day, Melanie Rohse, Syed M.T. Mustafa, Josie Geris, Simon Taylor, Zareen P. Bharucha, Farisse Chirindja, Azwihangwisi E. Nesamvuni, Anna L. Huhn, Wandile Nomquphu, Girma Ebrahim, Jean-Christophe Comte

“…Drought and flood adaptation strategies were simulated to be effective, but factors like investment and maintenance costs, technical capacity and community uptake impact implementation. …”
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Enhancing mental health literacy and care through community-driven solutions in rural Bangladesh by Ryan Afreen, Sanjna L. Surya, Tasnim Jara, Ima Islam, Rahana Parvin, S. M. Ferdousuzzaman, Masum Salah Uddin, Nahreen Ahmed, Nahreen Ahmed

“…These discussions highlighted the role of medical misinformation, the shortage of professionals, and other factors contributing to mental health stigmatization. …”
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Land use and river-lake connectivity: Biodiversity determinants of lake ecosystems by Huiyu Xie, Yu Ma, Xiaowei Jin, Shiqi Jia, Xu Zhao, Xianfu Zhao, Yongjiu Cai, Jian Xu, Fengchang Wu, John P. Giesy

“…Primary contributing factors to this decline include persistent anthropogenic pressures, particularly alterations in human land use around the lakes, including intensified nutrient loads and reduced habitat heterogeneity. …”
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Current epidemiological and molecular patterns of haemonchosis in Cairo and Giza governorates, Egypt by Noha M. Hassan, Mohamed A. Helal, Bassma S. Elsawy, Eman E. El Shanawany, Nadia M. Abu EL Ezz, Hatem A. Shalaby, Amira H. El Namaky, Omnia M. Kandil, Mona S. Mohamed, Hassan M. Desouky, Emad B. Ata

“…Mass screening of haemonchosis was implemented by detecting IgG using ELISA among living sheep reared by smallholder shepherds and via abomasal inspection for sheep at slaughterhouses. …”
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Experimental investigation on the resistivity and mechanical properties of high-resistance cement-based grouting materials for mining by Bin Xu, Bin Xu, Bin Xu, Rongrong Qi, Shuning Dong, Zhenxue Dai, Shangxian Yin, Hewen Ma, Cen Zhong

“…The electrical characteristics of cement-based grouting materials are the foundation for implementing geophysical electrical exploration in coal mine grouting engineering. …”
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Cervicofacial Subcutaneous Emphysema Post Tonsillectomy: A Case Report by Anand Kuppusamy, Thankam Abraham Reshma, Manoj Bhaskar Vishak, A Pushparani

“…This report emphasises the importance of recognising this complication early, maintaining vigilance throughout the perioperative period, and implementing appropriate measures to mitigate the risks of this life-threatening condition.…”
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Drug-related community issues and the required interventions in open drug scenes in Tehran, Iran: a qualitative study protocol by Mohammad Bagher Saberi Zafarghandi, Sahar Eshrati, Meroe Vameghi, Hadi Ranjbar, Reza Arezoomandan, Thomas Clausen, Helge Waal

“…These experiences occur in settings with varying levels of health and law enforcement initiatives, and accordingly a range of approaches are implemented to curb the problem. Most of the published literature stems from Western and high-income societies. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Sugar-sweetened Beverages among Students in Malaysian University by Sohernea Kabilan, Shalini A/P Tiagarajan, Sumitha A/P T Nagarajah, Shweta AM Manisegaran, Navaneetha Cugati, Sivadas Ganapathy

“…Aims and objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate students’ knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) concerning SSBs, as well as the factors that influence their KAP, at AIMST University. …”
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The perception of dental students and educators about e-learning during COVID − 19 pandemic by Shaimaa M. Fouda, Marwa Madi, Passent Ellakany, Nourhan M. Aly, Hala A. Bahgat, Abeer E. Elembaby, Jorma I. Virtanen, Jehan AlHumaid

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate dental students’ and educators’ perceptions of e-learning during the COVID-19 lockdown and their attitudes toward implementing blended learning in post-pandemic dental education. …”
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The psychological and behavioral impact of coronavirus outbreak on people living in the countries of the Levant: a cross-sectional study by Husam Abazid, Abdalwhab Zwiri, Osama R. Atoom, Esraa Ebraheem Al Jomaa, Razan I. Nassar, Dina Alkaddah, Wardeh Mahmoud Abu Kluob

“…Data was analyzed using SPSS, employing descriptive statistics and logistic regression to identify factors associated with anxiety and depression. A total of 610 individuals participated in the study, with about two-thirds female. …”
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Investigation on the Distribution of Bangana Tungting in Yuanshui Unique Fish Species National Aquatic Germplasm Resources Reserve Using Environmental DNA Technology by Lu Tian, Qianqian Wu, Li Zou, Jinxin Zhou, Chongrui Wang, Linmei Han, Zaiquan Zhang, Xing Xiang, Mingqiu Liu, Zhifeng Feng, Zhonggui Xie, Zhiqiang Liang

“…While protected areas and species‐specific conservation policies are widely implemented, their effectiveness remains difficult to gauge using traditional catch‐based surveys. …”
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Study protocol for the TRUSt trial: a pragmatic randomised controlled trial comparing the standard of care with a transitional pain service for patients at risk of chronic postsurg... by Markus W. Hollmann, Henning Hermanns, Jeroen Hermanides, Manouk Admiraal, Carin G.C.L. Wensing, Soe L. Meinsma, Hans C. H. Wartenberg, Martin V. H. Rutten, Vivian M. C. Ward - van der Stam

“…Introduction Patients with either surgery-related or patient-related risk factors are at an increased risk of acute and chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) and long-term opioid use. …”
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Assessment of a colposcopic scoring system (Swedescore) to reduce the number of cervical biopsies: a protocol for a clinical multicentre non-randomised intervention study in Denmar... by Ulrik Schiøler Kesmodel, Ameli Tropé, Anne Hammer, Pekka Nieminen, Björn Strander, Berit Booth, Ane-Kersti Skaarup Knudsen, Tina Hovgaard Randrup, Line Gustafson

“…Danish clinical guidelines for colposcopy differ from other countries, as they recommend collecting four cervical biopsies in all women regardless of risk factors or colposcopy findings. Swedescore has never been examined to assess the reduction of cervical biopsies in a real-world clinical setting. …”
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A whole system approach to promoting health and human performance in military settings as vital prerequisites for force readiness and operational capability by Joanne L. Fallowfield, Jace R. Drain, Julia Carins, Helen Kilding, Emma Williams, Ben Fisher, Debra Hayhurst, Alysia Gourlay, Simon Olivotto, Garrett Bullock

“…Moreover, system-based thinking—addressing individual and organisational factors—could maximise military health and performance, foster resilience and deliver operational effectiveness.…”
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Predictive modeling of pregnancy outcomes utilizing multiple machine learning techniques for in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer by Ru Bai, Jia-Wei Li, Xia Hong, Xiao-Yue Xuan, Xiao-He Li, Ya Tuo

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to investigate the influencing factors of pregnancy outcomes during in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) procedures in clinical practice. …”
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