Comparison of a Novel Machine Learning–Based Clinical Query Platform With Traditional Guideline Searches for Hospital Emergencies: Prospective Pilot Study of User Experience and Ti... by Hamza Ejaz, Hon Lung Keith Tsui, Mehul Patel, Luis Rafael Ulloa Paredes, Ellen Knights, Shah Bakht Aftab, Christian Peter Subbe

“…ObjectiveThe aim of the study is to conduct a time-motion analysis, comparing cohorts of junior doctors using (1) an AI-supported search engine versus (2) the traditional hospital intranet. …”
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Air filtration mitigates aerosol levels both during and after endoscopy procedures by Frank Phillips, Jane Crowley, Samantha Warburton, Karren Staniforth, Adolfo Parra‐Blanco, George S.D. Gordon

“…Three analyses were performed: whole procedure particle counts, event‐based counts, and air clearance estimation using post‐procedure counts. Results Compared to a standard endoscopy room, for whole procedures we observe a 28.5x reduction in particle counts in laminar flow (p < 0.001) but no significant effect of HEPA filtration (p = 0.50). …”
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Serum Inflammatory Cytokines and Growth Factors in Patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome and Diabetes Mellitus by Yalçın Karaküçük, Sema Yilmaz, Ali Unlu, Banu Bozkurt, Şule Nur Acar Duyan

“…One-way ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis tests and Dunn-Bonferroni post hoc analysis were used for comparison and p&lt;0.05 was considered significant. …”
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An application of Arctic puffin optimization algorithm of a production model for selling price and green level dependent demand with interval uncertainty by Hachen Ali, Md. Al-Amin Khan, Ali Akbar Shaikh, Adel Fahad Alrasheedi, Seyedali Mirjalili

“…However, during the statistical test for review the performance of the algorithms, it is observed that APO is outperformed among all other algorithms. Subsequently, a post-optimality analysis examines the quantitative effects of changes made to different inventory parameters, which results in an insightful conclusion. …”
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Biocontrol assessment of Trichoderma species on tomato crops infested by Curvularia Spicifera: toward sustainable farming systems by Lobna Hajji-Hedfi, Lobna Hajji-Hedfi, Abdelhak Rhouma, Takwa Wannassi, Aleksandra O. Utkina, Nazih Y. Rebouh

“…Greenhouse trials further confirmed that T. longibrachiatum (2.83) significantly reduced disease severity compared to the control inoculated with C. spicifera (5.50) at 90 days post-inoculation (dpi). …”
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Efficacy of the BOPPPS teaching model in enhancing end-of-life care education and attitudinal outcomes among Chinese nursing students by Qiu Zhu Xu, Qiu Zhu Xu, Junxi Chen, Qiusui Xu, Jiali Zhang, Yingzi Yang

“…ObjectiveThis study evaluated the efficacy of the Bridge-in, Objective, Pre-test, Participatory Learning, Post-test, Summary (BOPPPS) teaching model in improving the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of nursing students on end-of-life care.MethodsThe students enrolled in the fourth year of the 2021 nursing technology program were divided into control (n = 173) and experimental (n = 180) groups. …”
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Screening Criteria for Multiple Organ Dysfunction after Abdominal Surgery (Clinical Research) by S. A. Tachyla, A. V. Marochkov, V. A. Livinskaya

“…During the first three post-operative days, total cholesterol and CRP levels were measured, and severity was assessed using prognostic scoring systems (SOFA and Apache III). …”
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Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Iliohypogastric and Ilioinguinal Nerve Block for Anesthesia in Pediatric Inguinal Surgery by Li P, Tang W

“…Furthermore, the Groin group exhibited shorter awakening times and reduced post-anesthesia care unit stays (P< 0.05), along with decreased usage of sufentanil and propofol (P< 0.05). …”
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Anti-Tetanus Vaccination Is Associated with Reduced Occurrence and Slower Progression of Parkinson’s Disease—A Retrospective Study by Ariel Israel, Eli Magen, Eytan Ruppin, Eugene Merzon, Shlomo Vinker, Nir Giladi

“…<b>Results:</b> Our analysis revealed a significant reduction in PD occurrence following tetanus–diphtheria (Td) vaccination, with an adjusted odds ratio of 0.17 (95% CI [0.04, 0.70]) for PD onset within 5 years post-vaccination. …”
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Delay in cardiology consultation after primary care physician referrals in heart failure: Clinical implications by Sergio Cinza‐Sanjurjo, Alberto Cordero, Pilar Mazón‐Ramos, Daniel Rey‐Aldana, Oscar Otero García, Ines Gómez‐Otero, Manuel Portela Romero, David Garcia‐Vega, José R. González‐Juanatey

“…Using a Cox regression model for hospitalization and mortality outcomes, the association between delay time in cardiology care post‐PCP referral and 1 year outcomes was examined, adjusting for age, gender and comorbidities. …”
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The Impact of a 12-Week Structured Yoga Intervention on Flexibility, Balance, and Joint Kinematics in University Athletes: A Quasi-Experimental Study by Suchishrava Choudhary, Prashant Kumar Choudhary, Krishna Kant Sahu, Yajuvendra Singh Rajpoot, Debajit Karmakar, Sohom Saha

“…It was hypothesized that participants undergoing yoga training would show greater improvements across these parameters compared to those following regular sport-specific training alone. …”
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CLINICAL COURSE OF COVID-19 PATIENTS UNDER MESENCHYMAL STEM CELL THERAPY by Hayri Canbaz, Hikmet Can Çubukçu, Ahmet Demir, Fatih Kacıroğlu, Seher Taş, Alpay Tuncar, Mehmet Ferit Fedai, Murat Gülşen, Atilla Beştemir

“…Results: Using the Kaplan Mayer survival analysis, the cut-off age (which significantly increased the survival risk) was found to be 61 years. …”
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LysR-Type Transcriptional Regulator Contributes to <i>Pseudomonas cannabina</i> pv. <i>alisalensis</i> Virulence by Regulating Type Three Secretion System by Kanon Yamamoto, Takashi Fujikawa, Ayaka Uke, Giyu Usuki, Yasuhiro Ishiga, Nanami Sakata

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Clinical outcomes and safety of combined calcitriol and bisphosphonates in treating postmenopausal osteoporosis: a retrospective cohort study by Xu Zhou, Hui Long, Jui-Hua Wang, Zhen Huang, Liping Cao

“…Results The total effective rate in the study group was 96.05%, significantly higher than 84.21% in the control group (P < 0.05). Post-treatment VAS and ODI scores decreased significantly in both groups, with greater improvement in the study group (P < 0.05). …”
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Facilitating Advance Care Planning Conversations Among Patients With Cancer and Their Care Partners Utilizing a Conversation Game: A Pilot Study by Kylee Kimbel, Michael Hayes, Morgan Bucher, William A. Calo, Tullika Garg, Monika Joshi, Hannah Kuntz, Terrence E. Murphy, Erika VanDyke, Emily Wasserman, Lauren J. Van Scoy

“…Qualitative thematic analysis was performed; quantitative data was summarized. …”
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Association between physical activity and physical health in German children and adolescents - results from the MoMo Longitudinal Study by Simon Kolb, Alexander Burchartz, Leon Klos, Darko Jekauc, Claudia Niessner, Alexander Woll

“…All analyses were controlled for sex and age, and post-Hoc-Tests were conducted where applicable. Results The analysis revealed significant differences between the activity groups at the follow-up for CRF (F(3, 502) = 13.65, p < .001), push-ups (F(3, 599) = 10.45, p < .001), and standing long jump (F(3, 601) = 12.03, p < .001). …”
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Vertical accuracy of open-source remote sensing data (AW3D30, TanDEM-X, ATLAS) for understory terrain estimation by Jiapeng Huang, Yi Yang, Yang Yu, Yue Zhang

“…Understory terrain is an important fundamental indicator for monitoring changes in forest ecosystems. However, in-depth analysis of the accuracy of existing international open-source DEM products is still lacking for understory environments. …”
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Coverage evaluation surveys following soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis mass drug administration in Wolaita Zone of Ethiopia-The Geshiyaro project. by Ewnetu Firdawek Liyew, Melkie Chernet, Habtamu Belay, Rosie Maddren, Toby Landeryou, Suprabhath Kalahasti, Alison K Ower, Kalkidan Mekete, Anna E Phillips, Ufaysa Anjulo, Tujuba Endrias, Adugna Tamiru, Bokretsion Gidey, Zelalem Mehari, Birhan Mengistu, Getachew Tollera, Geremew Tasew

“…Coverage evaluation surveys (CES) were conducted post-treatment, and the resultant survey coverage was compared to reported administrative coverage. …”
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Isolation of <i>Candida</i> Species Is Associated with Comorbidities, Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation, and Treatment Outcomes in Surgical ICU Patients, a Cross-Sectional Study by Josipa Glavaš Tahtler, Ana Cicvarić, Despoina Koulenti, Marios Karvouniaris, Maja Bogdan, Kristina Kralik, Irena Krajina Kmoniček, Marina Grbić Mlinarević, Slavica Kvolik

“…The control group (N = 261) was 130 consecutive patients from March to May 2019 and 131 in the same months in 2020 (pre- and post-COVID-19). Comorbidities, duration of mechanical ventilation, and survival were compared. …”
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Improving remote sensing dehazing quality through local hybrid correction and optimization of atmospheric attenuation model based on wavelength by Daihong Zhao, Kun Shi, Zheng Li, Zheng Li, Meixiang Chen

“…Our results showed that a contrast threshold corresponding to the 90% CDF significantly improved image sharpness and reduced artifacts compared to other thresholds. Furthermore, LHC outperformed both gamma and logarithmic corrections in terms of image clarity and artifact reduction, even after applying additional post-processing methods such as multi-exposure fusion and guided filtering. …”
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