Challenges for funders in monitoring compliance with policies on clinical trials registration and reporting: analysis of funding and registry data in the UK by Rachel L Knowles, Frances Rawle, Kam Pou Ha, Julia Mueller, Rosa Parker

“…Objectives To evaluate compliance by researchers with funder requirements on clinical trial transparency, including identifying key areas for improvement; to assess the completeness, accuracy and suitability for annual compliance monitoring of the data routinely collected by a research funding body.Design Descriptive analysis of clinical trials funded between February 2011 and January 2017 against funder policy requirements.Setting Public medical research funding body in the UK.Data sources Relevant clinical trials were identified from grant application details, post-award grant monitoring systems and the International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN) registry.Main outcome measure The proportion of all Medical Research Council (MRC)-funded clinical trials that were (a) registered in a clinical trial registry and (b) publicly reported summary results within 2 years of completion.Results There were 175 grants awarded that included a clinical trial and all trials were registered in a public trials registry. …”
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Cluster analysis of potential autonomous vehicle (AV) adopters in Indonesia’s new capital by Eko Agus Prasetio, Dita Novizayanti, Aghnia Nadhira Aliya Putri

“…A survey addressing 13 factors relevant to AV adoption was distributed to 356 participants. …”
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Panoramic radiographic features for machine learning based detection of mandibular third molar root and inferior alveolar canal contact by A. Canberk Ulusoy, Tuğçe Toprak, M. Alper Selver, Pelin Güneri, Betül İlhan

“…Future work should focus on developing automated segmentation algorithms for M3M and IAC on PRs, to identify relevant anatomical structures, thereby improving clinical usability. …”
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Angiotensin-Neprilysin Inhibitor Therapy: A Retrospective Chart Study by Roda Plakogiannis, Abraham Stefanidis, Nubriel Hernandez, Etty Vider

“…Eighteen hospitalizations occurred within a 90-day follow-up, with only 4 patients being admitted for heart failure exacerbation. Conclusion and Relevance: This study examines the real-world effects of ARNI therapy in patients with systolic heart failure. …”
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Opportunities for promoting open data in the Caribbean through biobanks by Sushant Saluja, Simon G. Anderson

“…The UK Biobank and H3Africa are relevant examples due to their contributions to large-scale data and health research in diverse populations. …”
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Micro-computed tomographic analysis of the morphology of maxillary canines by Thomas Gerhard Wolf, Theodora Rempapi, Niccolò Giuseppe Armogida, Gianrico Spagnuolo, Andrea Lisa Waber

“…This should be considered when selecting treatment techniques. Clinical relevance: This study presents the root canal configurations in maxillary canines of a Swiss-German population and emphasizes the importance of influencing endodontic treatment decisions and outcomes.…”
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General practice database on mortality in adults on methylphenidate: cohort study by Bruno Stricker, Katia Verhamme, Kiki Cheung

“…The total study population consisted of 97 198 participants.Main outcome measures Serious psychiatric events such as depression and suicide attempts, and overall mortality.Analyses Risks of development of each event during the use of methylphenidate were expressed as HR with 95% CI, adjusted for relevant confounders with methylphenidate as a time-dependent determinant. …”
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What integrated care means from an older person’s perspective? A scoping review protocol by Amy Marshall, Manasi Murthy Mittinty, Gillian Harvey

“…Two experienced researchers will conduct an initial search of the literature to identify relevant articles. Abstracts of the identified articles will be reviewed collectively by two researchers to identify potential further studies. …”
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Unlocking Potential Score Insights of Sentimental Analysis with a Deep Learning Revolutionizes by Ibrahim R. Alzahrani

“…The proposed SM-CJ framework further aligns the input sequence lengths fetched from the input layer, enabling the model to focus on specific segments of the input sequence that are most relevant for hate speech detection. This approach allows the model to accurately capture derogatory language, and subtle nuances present in hate speech. …”
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Physiotherapists’ perspectives on the implementation of direct access to physiotherapy services in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Hosam Alzahrani, Razaz Shaheen, Osama Mohammed, Elaf Marouf

“…However, 49.9% had not engaged with relevant literature. The primary barriers to DAPT identified were laws and regulations (mean=3.69, SD=1.21), physician support (mean=3.59, SD=0.99), entry-level education (mean=3.45, SD=1.17), patient beliefs (mean=3.38, SD=1.24), self-confidence (mean=3.35, SD=1.15) and professional autonomy (mean=3.34, SD=1.22).Conclusion Physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia demonstrate substantial awareness of direct access. …”
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The Impact of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratios in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer by Samet Kirat, Utku Akgor

“…The association of these relevant markers with outcomes was analyzed. RESULTS: The difference was observed concerning optimal and suboptimal debulking in platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio ratios (p=0.04). …”
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Endometrial polyps with bizarre stromal cells: a Benign or a low-grade lesion? by Musen Wang, Fei Gao, Hongkai Zhang, Wenxin Zheng

“…Conclusion The rapid recurrence of the polyp within six months raises new questions about the true biological nature of these entities and the relevance of gene fusions like JAK2::NFIB in their pathogenesis, meriting further investigation.…”
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Impact of Corona Virus on The Life Status of Kurdish People Living in Kurdistan Region of Iraq by Pary M. Azize, Chia H. Sadiq, Lavin Luqman Othman

“…Family Connection and Relaxation were the two positive aspects of the virus, however, communication with others and safety. …”
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Reliability-Based Design of Solid and Nail-jointed I-Section of Nigerian-Grown African Birch (<i>Anogeissus leiocarpus</i>) Timber Column by U.N. Wilson, A.A. Adedeji, F.O.P. Oriola, J.A. Alomaja, J.E. Sani

“…Considering the limited availability of larger dimensions of solid sections, the built-up I- section would be more relevant where large sized sections are required. …”
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METHOD FOR EFFECTIVE SEPARATION OF MICROPLASTIC PARTICLES FROM BOTTOM SEDIMENTS by V.O. Iemelianov, Ye.І. Nasiedkіn, T.S. Kukovska, S.M. Dovbysh

“…The study of the distribution of microplastics in the geological component of marine ecosystems, in particular, the detection of the amount of pollution by plastic material, the determination of its types, origin and routes of movement is a relevant direction of research of the scientific world community in recent decades. …”
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Effects of Neoadjuvant Denosumab on Radiological and Histological Responses in Patients Undergoing En Bloc Resection for Giant Cell Tumor of Bone: A Systematic Review by Hendra Aditama, Yo Tendy Pratama, Dhanan Prastanika S, Dita Anggara K, Rhyan Dharma S

“…Six remaining studies were reviewed and screened for inclusion criteria based on their relevance to the study subject and clinical outcomes. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of targeted immunotherapy for osteosarcoma-current knowledge, hotspots and future perspectives by Yunxiang Hu, Yunxiang Hu, Rui Yang, Shuai Ni, Shuai Ni, Zefeng Song

“…Meanwhile, “sequencing”, “prognostic signature” and “immune microenvironment“ have been identified as the research frontiers for the forthcoming years.ConclusionThis paper provides a thorough evaluation of current research trends and advancements in ITFOS. It includes relevant research findings and emphasizes collaborative efforts among authors, institutions, and countries.…”
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Health Care Costs attributable to Hospital-diagnosed Back Pain: A Longitudinal Register-based Study of the Danish Population by Rikke Søgaard, Jan Sørensen

“…One-year prevalence was defined according to a previously published and validated algorithm, which was applied to the Danish national patient registry. Data from other relevant health service use registries was appended along with data from the national cause of death registry in order to calculate cost rates per life year (2011 price year). …”
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The relationship between weight-adjusted waist index and peripheral artery disease by Zhe Wu, Yang Liu, Bin Wang

“…However, research on the relationship between WWI and PAD remains scarce.MethodsRelevant data from the NHANES 1999–2004 were selected. …”
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Mpox gastrointestinal manifestations: a systematic review by Rahul Ramakrishnan, Atira Shenoy, Ranganathan Madhavan, Damon Meyer

“…A manual search was also conducted in the reference sections of these publications for other relevant papers.Results 33 papers involving 830 patients were selected for this review. …”
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