Distribution Characteristics of High-Background Elements and Assessment of Ecological Element Activity in Typical Profiles of Ultramafic Rock Area by Jingtao Shi, Junjian Liu, Suduan Hu, Jiangyulong Wang

“…Based on these insights, a scientific foundation for targeted remediation in high-background areas (e.g., prioritizing the treatment of semi-weathered pyroxenite layers) can be provided.…”
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A supervised machine learning statistical design of experiment approach to modeling the barriers to effective snakebite treatment in Ghana. by Eric Nyarko, Edmund Fosu Agyemang, Ebenezer Kwesi Ameho, Louis Agyekum, José María Gutiérrez, Eduardo Alberto Fernandez

“…The results were compared using key metrics: Akaike Information Criterion corrected, Bayesian Information Criterion, Root Average Squared Error, and Fit Time in milliseconds.…”
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Medical students’ perception of a unique humanistic mentoring program in a religious university: a convergent parallel mixed methods study by Tsung-Ying Chen, Wen-Lin Lo, Li-Chuan Kuo

“…Methods During the 2018–2019 academic year, we conducted a mixed methods study with a convergent parallel design targeting clerks and graduates undertaking post-graduate year training as the study population. …”
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Quality improvement initiative to reduce inappropriate urinary catheterisation on a clinical teaching unit by Rishi Sharma, Azim Gangji, Catherine M Andary, Meera Shah, Shijie Zhou, Seychelle Yohanna

“…Patients admitted during the study period to general internal medicine on the pilot ward with an indwelling urinary catheter were included.A physician-targeted intervention in the electronic medical record system triggered reminders for patients with catheters inserted for more than 24 hours. …”
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Neurological complications and pathogenetic therapy for chronic nitrous oxide intoxication (“laughing gas”) in nightclub visitors by N. А. Suponeva, D. А. Grishina, D. А. Grozova, N. V. Belova, М. А. Ginzberg, А. S. Rizvanova, М. А. Piradov

“…The study included 12 patients (10 men and 2 women) aged 18 to 45 years (average age 29 years) with a diagnosis of B12-deficient myelopolyneuropathy induced by regular use of nitrous oxide. …”
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Cord serum metabolome and birth weight in patients with gestational diabetes treated with metformin, insulin, or diet alone by Kristiina Tertti, Tapani Rönnemaa, Outi Pellonperä, Mikael S Huhtala

“…The triglyceride (TG)-to-phosphoglyceride ratio, average very low-density lipoprotein particle diameter, docosahexaenoic acid, omega-3 fatty acids (FAs), and ratios of omega-3 and monounsaturated FA to total FA were inversely related to BW. …”
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A temporal and spatial analysis of incidence and mortality of lip, oral cavity, and pharyngeal cancer in a Northeastern Brazilian state by Geovane Jesus de Almeida, Carolina Schmitz Tiezerin, Larissa Janinny Nunes Silva, Brenda Evelin Barreto da Silva, Alex Rodrigues Moura, Simone Soraia Silva Sardeiro, Carlos Anselmo Lima

“…Geographic disparities suggest inequities in healthcare access. Targeted interventions are critical, including equitable healthcare distribution, early detection programs, and lifestyle modifications to curb tobacco and alcohol use.…”
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Seagrass-Associated Biodiversity Influences Organic Carbon in a Temperate Meadow by Lowri O’Neill, Bettina Walter, Richard K. F. Unsworth

“…The present study only provides small-scale correlative evidence with a range of surprising results; confirming these results within temperate seagrasses requires examining this process at large spatial scales or with targeted experiments.…”
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Potentially inappropriate medications for geriatric patients in Bahrain: prevalence, predictors, and implications for practice by Mohamed Fadhel Abdulla, Fawaz Eyad Obaid, Osama Sobhi Moaket, Mahmood AbdulJabbar Alawainati

“…Results Among the 595 older adult patients studied, the average age was 71.7 years, with 54.5% (n = 324) being female. …”
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Prevalence of adherence and its impact on quality of life in oral anticoagulant users in Egypt: A cross-sectional study from two Egyptian university hospitals by Mohamed Terra, Amro Badr, Mohamed Baklola, Ibrahim Hegazy, Muhammed Elmanzlawey, Islam Elrakhawy, Ahmed Muhammed

“…Results The study included 212 participants, with an average age of 55 years, 57% female and 43% male. …”
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Food waste and its associated environmental impacts in workplace buffet-style canteens in Beijing, China by Dan Zhang, Panpan Zhang, Li Xue, Li Xue, Liang Wu

“…Livestock product waste poses disproportionate environmental burdens, highlighting the need for targeted interventions such as portion control and educational campaigns on sustainable dining practices. …”
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Evaluating Modified Soil Erodibility Factors with the Aid of Pedotransfer Functions and Dynamic Remote-Sensing Data for Soil Health Management by Pooja Preetha, Naveen Joseph

“…The identification of erosive hotspots revealed that 6003 ha of land was at high erosion risk (K-factor > 0.25), with an average soil loss of 24.2 ton/ha. The categorization of erosive hotspots highlighted critical areas at high risk for erosion, underscoring the need for targeted soil conservation practices. …”
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Temporal and geospatial patterns of hepatitis C virus prevalence: a longitudinal examination using national health insurance service data in the Republic of Korea (2005–2022) by Hwa Young Choi, Moran Ki

“…To effectively achieve the WHO hepatitis elimination goals by 2030, targeted interventions should prioritize areas with persistent or emerging prevalence.…”
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Workforce Serving Pregnant and Postpartum Medicaid Enrollees at Community Health Centers, 2016 to 2021 by Mandar Bodas, Yoon Hong Park, Qian (Eric) Luo, Anushree Vichare

“…Policymakers could leverage these findings to design targeted investments for high-impact provider groups within the CHC perinatal workforce.…”
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Determinants of gestational weight gain during pregnancy in a multiethnic UK-based population: Findings from the Born in Bradford cohort study. by Petra A T Araújo, Maria A Quigley, Gillian Santorelli, Victoria Coathup

“…These findings can help identify at-risk women and inform targeted preventative strategies.…”
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Trends and Disparities in Heart Failure Mortality Among Hypertensive Older Adults in the United States: A 22‐Year Retrospective Study by Ahmed Raza, Manal Kaleem, Muhammad Aliyan Ahmed Shaikh, Fatima Mansoor, Muhammad Ansab, Mustafa Turkmani, Ubaid Khan

“…These findings emphasize the necessity for targeted interventions to diminish disparities and tackle increasing mortality rates in vulnerable populations, especially among women, NH Blacks, individuals in the West, and those living in non‐metropolitan areas.…”
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Association between metabolic score for insulin resistance and stroke: a nationally representative cross-sectional study from NHANES 2007–2018 by Lingtian Weng, Yuqiu Lu, Hanning Song, Jiayi Xu, Xuhong Jiang, Xuhong Jiang

“…Notably, for participants younger than 60 years, the association was significantly stronger (OR = 1.02; 95% CI: 1.01–1.03), with a marked interaction (p = 0.0061).ConclusionOur findings indicate a positive correlation between higher METS-IR and increased stroke risk. Early intervention targeting insulin resistance may be a viable preventive measure against stroke, particularly in individuals under 60 years of age.…”
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Embodied climate impacts in urban development: a neighbourhood case study by Simon Sjökvist, Nicolas Francart, Maria Balouktsi, Harpa Birgisdottir

“…This study examines the embodied CO2e emissions from buildings and infrastructure in a newly developed UDA, using an archetype-based LCA approach that combines both on-site and average data, which can serve as a stepping stone for a more comprehensive analysis. …”
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The global burden of heart failure attributable to interstitial lung diseases: insights from the global burden of disease study 2021 by Rui-Ling Lu, Qin Huang, Tian-Tian Yu, Dong-Zhou Liu, Xiao-Ping Hong

“…Trends in ILD-associated HF were evaluated using average annual percentage change (AAPC) and percentage change analyses. …”
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Caffeine and Beetroot Juice Optimize 1,000-m Performance: Shapley Additive Explanations Analysis by Xiao Liu, Lei Huo, Feng Wang, Tian Wang, Wenchao Rong, Yu He

“…SHAP analysis introduced a novel framework for identifying key factors, offering insights for targeted interventions. Tailored dietary supplement strategies that address critical physiological and lifestyle factors are important. …”
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