The development of the Saudi Billing System supporting national health transformation: methods and justification by Husein Reka, Deniza Mazevska, Jim Pearse, Abdullah Al Maghrabi, Susan E. Young, Shabab Al Ghamdi

“…Abstract Background The Saudi health transformation program entails a comprehensive reform of all health system functions. One of the pillars of this reform is the health care financing transformation. …”
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The death education needs of patients with advanced cancer: a qualitative research by Shenghuan Yang, Chao Yan, Jing Li, Yinglu Feng, Huizini Hu, Yonghong Li

“…Consequently, this study aims to explore the content of death education needs among patients with advanced-stage cancer in China. …”
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Factors Influencing Virtual Art Therapy in Patients with Stroke by Marco Iosa, Roberto De Giorgi, Federico Gentili, Alberto Ciotti, Cristiano Rubeca, Silvia Casolani, Claudia Salera, Gaetano Tieri

“…Moreover, before and after treatment, patients’ independence in daily living activities (Barthel Index, BI), and their upper limb functioning (Manual Muscle Test, MMT) and spasticity (Ashworth Scale, AS) were measured. …”
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Development of the Composition and Technology of Tablets Based on <i>Astragalus membranaceus</i> (Fisch.) Bunge Dry Extract by M. V. Aroyan, D. E. Lohmatova, D. D. Vantorina, E. K. Novikova, I. E. Kaukhova, M. V. Nechaev

“…The latter include the general condition of the human body, as well as the normal functioning of individual systems and organs. It must be noted that the use of herbal drugs in order to prevent the development of pathologies caused by internal factors is rational. …”
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Exploring the potential of Gonolobus condurango as a histone deacetylase inhibitor in triple-negative breast cancer cell lines: in vitro study by Beate Vajen, Vera Schäffer, Marlies Eilers, Brigitte Schlegelberger, Britta Skawran

“…Gonolobus condurango (GC) has been reported to exhibit HDAC inhibitory effects, and this study aims to investigate whether GC acts as a HDACi in TNBC cell lines. …”
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Digital Twin-Based Technical Research on Comprehensive Gear Fault Diagnosis and Structural Performance Evaluation by Qiang Zhang, Zhe Wu, Boshuo An, Ruitian Sun, Yanping Cui

“…Taking the QPZZ-ii gearbox test bed as the physical entity, the research establishes a five-layer architecture: functional service layer, software support layer, model integration layer, data-driven layer, and digital twin layer, forming a closed-loop feedback mechanism. …”
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Comparative clinical and economic analysis of using SYSADOA drugs containing chondroitin sulphate or influencing its biosynthesis in the treatment of patients with stage II knee os... by I. V. Sarvilina, A. N. Galustyan, A. K. Hadzhidis, I. S. Sardaryan, N. V. Lavrov, O. A. Gromova, Yu. S. Prokofieva

“…Aim: to conduct a comparative clinical and economic analysis of using three SYSADOA drugs containing chondroitin sulfate or modifying its biosynthesis in patients with stage II knee osteoarthritis in an outpatient setting.Material and methods. …”
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Spatial heterogeneity of forest carbon stocks in the Xiangjiang river Basin urban agglomeration: analysis and assessment based on the multiscale geographically weighted regression... by Yingfeng Kuang, Xiaolong Chen

“…PurposeUrban forests play a key role in mitigating global warming and achieving carbon neutrality. This study aims to analyze and evaluate the spatial heterogeneity of forest carbon stocks in the Xiangjiang River Basin urban agglomeration. …”
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Potential of composite adsorbent comprising peat, limestone, zeolite, and activated carbon for the treatment of diffused soluble contaminants by Amir Detho, Mohd Arif Rosli, Nejib Ghazouani, Abdelkader Mabrouk, Ahmed Babeker Elhag, Aeslina Abdul Kadir, Zawawi Daud, Hesham Hussein Rassem

“…The material exhibited high SiO2 and CaO content, functional groups (e.g., Si–O-Si, N–H, O–H, C–O, C–N, and O–C.), a rough and heterogeneous surface morphology, a surface area of 105.96 m2/g, and a pHzpc of 11.25. …”
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Endoscopic Interlaminar Standalone Decompression for Lumbar Lateral Recess Stenosis With Subligamentous Disc Herniation: A Disc‐Preserving Alternative to Discectomy by Kuan‐Ting Chen, Tsung‐Mu Wu, Chung‐Han Ho, Chi‐Ming Huang, Kin Weng Wong

“…Conclusions Full‐endoscopic interlaminar standalone decompression offers substantial symptom relief and functional improvement for single‐level lumbar LRS with subligamentous disc herniation. …”
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Patterns of mature woody plant species encroachment on vegetation structure, density, and diversity of the understory layer across the Marikana Thornveld by Mziwanda Mangwane, Mziwanda Mangwane, Ignacio Casper Madakadze, Tlou Julius Tjelele, Abel Ramoelo

“…IntroductionBush encroachment has a negative impact on the vegetation structure, ecosystem functions, and services of savanna rangelands. Woody plant encroachment creates an imbalance in the grass-to-tree ratio, leading to a decline in ecosystem services, including grazing capacity and soil nutrients.MethodsThis study aimed to evaluate the vegetation structure, diversity, and relationships of tree species across four different growth stages in the Marikana Thornveld. …”
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Establishing the patient acceptable symptom state for patient-reported pain outcomes 6 months after breast cancer surgery by Matthew Kang, David Rice, Nuala Helsby, Andrew Somogyi, Michal Kluger, Daniel Chiang

“…Objectives:. This study aimed to identify PASS cut-off values for the numerical rating scale (NRS) on the brief pain inventory (BPI) items for pain at 6 months after breast cancer surgery and describe functional and psychological outcomes associated with an unacceptable (PASS-negative) pain state. …”
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Co-Design of a website for women with pelvic organ prolapse: A study protocol [version 4; peer review: 3 approved] by Catherine Doody, Cliona O' Sullivan, Carla Perrotta, Brona M Fullen, Maria-Louise Carroll

“…Methods A four phase process will be utilised as per the WDMHC framework: 1) User, task and environmental analysis; 2) Functional and representational analysis; 3) Cognitive walkthrough, keystroke level model, heuristic testing; 4) Content based testing, expert testing and user-based testing. …”
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Headache Phenotype and the Psychosocial Burden of Cluster Headaches: An Analysis of Patients Prior to Hospitalization by Carl Hartmut Göbel, Britta Koch, Katja Heinze-Kuhn, Axel Heinze, Anna Cirkel, Hartmut Göbel

“…Abstract Introduction The specific headache phenotype, accompanying symptoms and psychological impact that lead to admission of patients with cluster headache are not yet known. The aim of this study was therefore to analyze the characteristics of patients who were admitted to a tertiary headache center in 2018, 2019 and 2020 due to cluster headache. …”
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The accuracy of a novel stunting risk detection application based on nutrition and sanitation indicators in children aged under five years by Tria Astika Endah Permatasari, Yudi Chadirin, Ernirita Ernirita, Anisa Nurul Syafitri, Devina Alifia Fadhilah

“…Abstract Background Adaptive and innovative technologies to prevent stunting are being developed continuously in various countries. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the accuracy of a stunting risk detection application based on nutrition and sanitation indicators in children aged under five years. …”
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Surgeons consider Rockwood classification the most important factor for decision‐making in acute, high‐grade acromioclavicular dislocations by Eduard Van Eecke, Arno Alexander Macken, Derek van Deurzen, Thibault Lafosse, Antoon van Raebroeckx, Geert Alexander Buijze, Michel van den Bekerom, AC Instability Collaborator Group

“…These findings contrast with recent studies reporting good functional outcomes of conservatively treated acute, high‐grade AC injuries and highlight the need to bridge the gap between evidence and practice. …”
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PRESTIGE study: ACE inhibitors efficacy in patients with acute myocardial infarction and left ventricular dysfunction by Yu. N. Belenkov, G. P. Arutyunov, M. G. Glezer, V. S. Zadionchenko, A. I. Martynov, V. S. Moiseev, Yu. M. Pozdnyakov, G. I. Storozakov, R. I. Stryuk, S. N. Tereshchenko

“…The secondary goal was to assess dynamics of chronic heart failure (CHF) functional classes (FC) during the treatment. Material and methods. …”
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Japi 2.0, a gaming platform to stimulate cognitive and non-cognitive skills in early childhood: protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial by Jorge Gaete, Saray Ramírez, Cristian A. Rojas-Barahona, Valentina Romo, Natalia Ríos, Ricardo Araya

“…The importance of psychosocial skills acquired in early childhood, such as executive functions, inhibitory control, emotional regulation, and social problem-solving, in preventing mental disorders has been reported. …”
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Association of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and CRP with spirometry in COPD patients in North India by Kaushalendra K. Maurya, Shraddha Singh, Sushma Swaraj Rapelly, Ajay K. Verma

“…Background: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have high serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of low-grade systemic inflammation, exhibit reduced lung functions and a worse prognosis. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (N/L ratio, NLR), obtained from a complete blood count, is an inexpensive and easily accessible inflammation marker. …”
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Melanophilin inhibit the growth and lymph node metastasis of triple negative breast cancer via the NONO-SPHK1-S1P axis by Xing Yao, Tan Yuen, Chen Qingchuan, Zhang Jianjun, Liu Yefu, Sun Shulan

“…Lymph node metastasis is the first sign of metastatic spread. We aimed to characterize the mechanism of lymph node metastasis in TNBC to provide a new strategy for the treatment of TNBC. …”
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