Psychosocial experiences of prostate cancer survivors after treatment: a systematic review of qualitative studies by Junlian Xiang, Lifei Dai, Lifei Dai, Lin Tan, Dong Lv, Yongbo Chen, Liangyou Tang, Jiali Zhang, Xin Yi, Xiaoli Liu

“…Now requires integrated biopsychosocial rehabilitation beyond disease-focused treatment, comprehensive assessment of psychosocial adaptation and illness perception is essential for developing evidence-based, patient-centered rehabilitation strategies to optimize post-therapy recovery.ObjectiveThis study aims to systematically review and synthesize qualitative evidence on post-treatment psychosocial experiences in prostate cancer patients, thoroughly analyze patients’ lived experiences and coping strategies, and provide an evidence-based foundation for establishing a tiered psychosocial support system and developing clinical intervention protocols.MethodsThis systematic review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for qualitative meta-aggregation, with reporting structured according to the ENTREQ statement. …”
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Assessing the Accuracy and Reliability of Large Language Models in Psychiatry Using Standardized Multiple-Choice Questions: Cross-Sectional Study by Kaitlin Hanss, Karthik V Sarma, Anne L Glowinski, Andrew Krystal, Ramotse Saunders, Andrew Halls, Sasha Gorrell, Erin Reilly

“…Understanding the accuracy and reliability of the psychiatric “knowledge” stored within the parameters of these models and developing measures of confidence in their responses (ie, the likelihood that an LLM response is accurate) are crucial for the safe and effective integration of these tools into mental health settings. ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the accuracy, reliability, and predictors of accuracy of GPT-3.5 (175 billion parameters), GPT-4 (approximately 1.8 trillion parameters), and GPT-4o (an optimized version of GPT-4 with unknown parameters) with standardized psychiatry multiple-choice questions (MCQs). …”
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Comparative evaluation of antifungal susceptibility testing methods of invasive Candida species and detection of FKS genes mutations in caspofungin intermediate and resistant isola... by Dalia Saad ElFeky, Doaa Mahdy El-Wakil, Mai M. Mwafy, Mohamed M.A. Atia, Noha Mahmoud Gohar

“…Antifungal susceptibility testing (AFST) is necessary to optimize the therapy. The study aimed to compare different AFST methods of Candida spp. and detect FKS gene mutations among caspofungin-intermediate and resistant isolates. …”
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PFO‐ACCESS: Augmenting Communications for Medical Care or Closure in the Evaluation of Patients With Stroke With Cardiac Shunts by Yasaman Pirahanchi, Benjamin Shifflett, Ehtisham Mahmud, Stefanie Brennan, Dawn M. Meyer, Melissa Mortin, Lovella Hailey, Jeffrey Bowers, Vikas Ravi, Julián Carrión, Reza Bavarsad, Kunal Agrawal, Royya Modir, Thomas Hemmen, Brett C. Meyer

“…Future efforts should focus on expanding outpatient use and increasing provider education to optimize PFO management.…”
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Characterization of crude polyphenol oxidase isolated from Camellia sinensis var. assamica cv. Mengku by WU Mengyao, HUANG Yingjie, YAO Yanni, HUANG Youyi

“…The characteristics including optimum reaction pH, optimum reaction temperature, substrate specificity, Michaelis-Menten constants and the effect of inhibitors and metal ions on its activity were studied. It aims to lay the foundation for regulating PPO activity and illuminating the suitability for black tea manufacture of C. sinensis var. assamica.The results showed that the optimum pH of crude PPO was 4.4, and its optimum temperature was 37 ℃. …”
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Patient-Specific Instrumentation Benefits for INBONE II Total Ankle Arthroplasty by Charlotte Jones BS, Allison Boden MD, Patricia Friedmann MS, Suzy Wang MS, Ricardo Villar MD, Constantine Demetracopoulos MD, Jonathan Deland MD, Elizabeth Cody MD, Matthew Conti MD, Jensen Henry MD, Scott Ellis MD

“…Submission Type: Total Ankle Arthroplasty Research Type: Level 3 - Retrospective cohort study, Case-control study, Meta-analysis of Level 3 studies Introduction/Purpose: Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is a surgical procedure that has been shown to effectively reduce pain and improve mobility in patients with ankle arthritis. Achieving optimal alignment is crucial for implant longevity and patient outcomes. …”
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TyG-BMI as a superior predictor of MAFLD and pre-MAFLD in Chinese adults: a cross-sectional study by Xinru Huang, Yanyun Hu, Lining Dong, Liying Zhu, Jie Li, Ji Hu, Wei Shao, Yongde Peng, Fang Liu

“…TyG-BMI demonstrated the highest area under the curve (AUC) for both MAFLD (0.874, 95%CI 0.867–0.881) and pre-MAFLD (0.823, 95%CI 0.810–0.836), with optimal cutoffs of 217.41 and 202.54, respectively. …”
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Diagnostic test accuracy of cellular analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in distinguishing pulmonary infectious and non-infectious diseases in patients with pulmonary shadow by Jiyang Li, Ting Wang, Faming Liu, Juan Wang, Xiaojian Qiu, Jie Zhang

“…PurposeThis study aims to assess the diagnostic accuracy of cellular analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in distinguishing between pulmonary infectious and non-infectious diseases in patients with pulmonary shadows. …”
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Effects of BCAA supplementation on plasma and mare's milk amino acid contents in Yili mares and growth performance of suckling foals by Xiang Ren, Yuheng Xue, Zhehong Shen, Xiaotian Liu, Xiaokang Chang, Jun Meng, Wanlu Ren, Jianwen Wang, Xinkui Yao, Yaqi Zeng

“…However, limited research has been conducted on BCAAs in equines. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different doses of BCAA supplementation on plasma and milk amino acid profiles in Yili mares, as well as the growth performance of their suckling foals, thereby providing a scientific basis for optimizing feeding management practices. …”
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Demand, utilization, and supply of community smart senior care services for older people in China by Ruobing Fa, Shengxuan Jin, Peng Fan, Fengyuan Tang, Qian Jin, Changqing Wang

“…We also analyzed the imbalance between supply and demand for smart senior care services and explored the factors influencing it, thereby providing a reference for optimizing smart senior services. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study from January to March 2023 and analyzed 1037 valid questionnaires. …”
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Patient Safety Leaders’ Perception of Patient Safety Practices in Eight Asia-Pacific Countries: Survey Based on the Global Patient Safety Action Plan Framework by Ahn JY, Sim MWC, Foo ZST, Tan KH

“…The mean score of each strategic area, strategic objective, and overall strategic objective establishments were calculated. Good and sub-optimal practices of GALLOPS-participating countries were identified and tabulated according to GPSAP-defined patient safety strategies.Results: A total of 15 self-rated responses were received from patient safety leaders of 8 GALLOPS-participating Asia-Pacific countries’ healthcare facilities. …”
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Root zone soil moisture mapping at very high spatial resolution using radar-derived surface soil moisture product by Nadia Ouaadi, Abdelghani Chehbouni, Emna Ayari, Bouchra Ait Hssaine, Jamal ElFarkh, Michel Le Page, Salah Er-Raki, Aaron Boone

“…In particular, low optimum T values (1 day) are obtained for loamy and sandy loam soils, while higher values (5–10 days) are optimal for soils with a high clay fraction, at 15–20 cm depth. …”
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Landscape‐Level Assessment of Topographic Influences on Organic Carbon Storage in Forests of Far Western Nepal by Santosh GC, Gandhiv Kafle, Santosh Ayer, Renuka Khamcha, Sandip Poudel, Aman Prabhakar, Amrita Bhusal, Prakash Lamichhane, Janak Airee, Terisa Sapkota

“…Therefore, this study aims to analyze forest carbon stock variation under different topographic variables (physiographic region, aspect, and slope) in Far‐western Nepal. …”
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Impact of School Nurses on Children with Food Allergies: A Comprehensive Review by Silvio Simeone, Greta Aquilone, Caterina Mercuri, Flavia Lotito, Vincenzo Bosco, Teresa Rea, Roberto Berni Canani, Rita Nocerino

“…School nurses play a pivotal role in managing FAs through individualized health plans, emergency preparedness, staff training, and psychosocial support. This review aims to evaluate the multifaceted role of school nurses in ensuring the safety, health, and psychosocial well-being of children with FAs. …”
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POLITICAL CORRECTNESS IN POLITICAL DISCOURSE: THEORY OF IDEOLOGICAL ASPECT by Yuliia G. Karachun, Nataliia V. Davydenko

“…The article aims to highlight the ideological aspect of functioning politically correct vocabulary in today’s political discourse. …”
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Advancements in Herpes Zoster Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management: Systematic Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications by Dasheng Wu, Na Liu, Rui Ma, Peilong Wu

“…For herpes zoster, a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, AI technologies have shown remarkable potential in enhancing disease diagnosis, treatment, and management. ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the current research status in the use of AI for herpes zoster, offering a comprehensive synthesis of existing advancements. …”
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Effect of Diet Supplementation with Two Yeast Cultures on Rumen Fermentation Parameters and Microbiota of Fattening Sheep In Vitro by Gulinizier Nueraihemaiti, Xiangdong Huo, Huiying Zhang, Honglin Shi, Yan Gao, Jun Zeng, Qing Lin, Kai Lou

“…These findings provide a theoretical and practical foundation for optimizing the large-scale breeding of Hu sheep.…”
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Machine Learning Strategies for Preoperative PJI Diagnosis: Integrative Analysis of Serum and Synovial Fluid Markers by Chen B, Yang Y, Zhou H, Li F, Shen Y, Cheng Q, Huang W, Qin L

“…The eXtreme Gradient Boosting model was the optimal model, achieving an area under the curve of 0.998 (95% CI 0.993– 1) in the test set, outperforming other models. …”
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Extended-Spectrum-Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Laying Hens: Slaughterhouse Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns by Nihat Telli, Arife Ezgi Telli, Yusuf Biçer, Gamze Turkal

“…Given the significance of extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> in food safety, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence of ESBL genes in <i>E. coli</i> isolated from a laying hen slaughterhouse in Konya, Turkey. …”
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Analysing cold-climate urban heat islands using personal weather station data by Jonathon Taylor, Charles H. Simpson, Jaana Vanhatalo, Hasan Sohail, Oscar Brousse, Clare Heaviside

“…Urban heat islands (UHI) modify building heating and cooling loads and public exposure to non-optimal temperatures, topics of increasing importance given climate change. …”
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