Delayed completion of pneumococcal conjugate vaccination among children 4–48 months in rural Uganda: a socio-demographic inquiry by Herbert Malemo, Andrew Tamale, Paul Kakwangire, Matthew C. Igwe, Dickens R. Mwine, Isa Asiimwe, Solomon A. Mbina, Mary G. Abalinda

“…Child mean age was 25.1 ± 14.3 months. 87.6% caretakers were females and majorities of them were aged 20–29yrs (47.8%), peasant farmers (79.8%), married (90.6%), attained primary education (63.5%) and earned average monthly income of UGX 10,000 – UGX 50,000 (41.4%). …”
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Electrical and Viscoelastic Parameters of Erythrocytes as a Part of Diagnostic Models for Differentiating Fatty Liver Disease of Mixed Genesis from Non-Alcoholic and Alcohol-Relate... by M. V. Kruchinina, M. F. Osipenko, M. V. Parulikova, A. A. Gromov

“…We examined 46 men with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), 43 men with alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD), as well as 54 men with fatty liver disease (FLD) of mixed genesis (metabolic + alcohol-related); average age of the patients included in the study made 48.4 ± 9.6 years. …”
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Complete percutaneous myocardial revascularization in patients with STEMI complicated by cardiogenic shock by Petrović Milovan, Jaraković Milana, Čanković Milenko, Srdanović Ilija, Kovačević Mila, Tešić Dragica, Ivanović Vladimir, Redžek Aleksandar, Velicki Lazar

“…The research was conducted as a retrospective observational analysis of data obtained from the hospital registry for cardiogenic shock. …”
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Overall Survival and Economic Impact of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer in Brazilian Public Health Care: A Real-World Study by André Mattar, Marcelo Antonini, Andressa Gonçalves Amorim, Marina Diógenes Teixeira, Cristiano Augusto Andrade de Resende, Francisco Pimentel Cavalcante, Felipe Zerwes, Renata Arakelian, Eduardo de Camargo Millen, Fabricio Palermo Brenelli, Antonio Luiz Frasson, Renata Montarroyos Leite, Luiz Henrique Gebrim

“…Cox proportional hazards models were applied to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% CIs, and annual treatment costs were calculated per stage.RESULTSAmong 1,266 patients with TNBC, 710 met eligibility criteria. Kaplan-Meier analysis indicated stage II patients had a 47% lower mortality risk than stage III (HR, 0.53 [95% CI, 0.33 to 0.85]; P = .009). …”
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Improved clinical outcomes after arthroscopic partial rotator cuff repair with rotator interval shift for the treatment of massive irreparable anterior L-shaped rotator cuff tears by Yu-Sheng Chen, Fa-Chuan Kuan, Wei-Ren Su, Chih-Kai Hong, Yueh Chen, Kai-Lan Hsu

“…Logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with retears. …”
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EXERCISE THERAPY ON UNSTABLE SUPPORT AND HYDROKINETIC THERAPY IN THE REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH BACK PAIN by E. V. Filatova, O. A. Boulakh, E. V. Polkovnikova, N. M. Privalova, Kh. M. Malaev

“…Purpose. A comparative analysis of the efficiency of different procedures of exercise therapy is carried out: hydrokinesitherapy and therapeutic gymnastics with the use of exercise on an unstable support (stabiloplatform) depending on the sex of patients.Materials and methods. …”
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The role of artificial intelligence in promoting health and developing preventive strategies for diabetes by Ameneh Marzban

“…Studies have shown that individuals utilizing these applications experience a 25% improvement in adherence to treatment protocols and a 15% reduction in average blood glucose levels.4,5Beyond individual benefits, AI can significantly enhance public health initiatives. …”
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Assessment of Potential Environmental Risks Posed by Soils of a Deactivated Coal Mining Area in Northern Portugal—Impact of Arsenic and Antimony by Marcus Monteiro, Patrícia Santos, Jorge Espinha Marques, Deolinda Flores, Manuel Azenha, José A. Ribeiro

“…Our methodology involved determining the “pseudo-total” concentrations of As and Sb in the collected heap samples using microwave digestion with aqua regia (ISO 12914), followed by analysis using hydride generation-atomic absorption spectroscopy (HG-AAS). …”
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GAME AS AN ELEMENT OF HYGIENE MOTIVATION OF PRE-SCHOOLERS by V.S. Melnyk, L.F. Horzov

“…Analysis of the frequency and purpose of visiting a dentist have showed that only 60% of parents are turning to preventive examinations. …”
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Comparative Study: Biguanide-, Sulfonamide-, and Natural Agent-Based Interventions in an In Vivo Experimental Diabetes Model by Iulian Tătaru, Ioannis Gardikiotis, Carmen Lidia Chiţescu, Oana-Maria Dragostin, Maria Dragan, Cerasela Gîrd, Alexandra-Simona Zamfir, Simona Iacob (Ciobotaru), Rodica Vatcu, Catalina Daniela Stan, Carmen Lăcrămioara Zamfir

“…<i>Results</i>: The combination of the synthetic sulfonamide (S) with <i>Salvia officinalis</i> extract resulted in the greatest reduction in blood glucose level (average value of 50.2%) compared to S (40.6%) or metformin (36.4%). …”
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Prognostic value of right atrial function in patients with significant tricuspid regurgitation by Takahiro Nishihara, Yoichi Takaya, Rie Nakayama, Yu Yoshida, Norihisa Toh, Toru Miyoshi, Kazufumi Nakamura, Shinsuke Yuasa

“…Methods This retrospective study included 169 outpatients with moderate or severe TR due to left‐sided heart diseases who underwent transthoracic echocardiography between June 2020 and April 2023 (average age, 75 ± 10 years; male, 40%). Patients with atrial fibrillation were excluded from this study due to the inaccuracy of the evaluation using 2D speckle‐tracking echocardiography. …”
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Peculiarities in Changes of Peroxide Haemolysis of Erythrocytes in Patients with Generalized Periodontitis Combined with Iron Deficiency Anemia by Slaba O.

“…According to the results, peroxide resistance of erythrocytes was proved to be diagnostically significant and also within comparative analysis of effects in the development of inflammatory and degenerative processes in periodontal tissues with or without anemia. …”
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Effects of Yeast β-Glucan Supplementation on Calf Intestinal and Respiratory Health by Jiamin Wang, Fang Yan, Meng Xiong, Jieru Dong, Wenqian Yang, Xiurong Xu

“…Newborn Holstein calves (average birth weight: 36.18 ± 0.61 kg, mean ± SE) were randomly assigned to two groups: the PO (Per Os) group (<i>n</i> = 22) and the CON (Control) group (<i>n</i> = 22). …”
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Evaluating the coverage of sexually transmitted infection prevention and control services in eight districts in Central Uganda: lot quality assurance sampling survey by Simon Peter Katongole, Semei Christopher Mukama, Jane Nakawesi, Dedrix Stephenson Bindeeba, Simons Ezajobo, Susan Nakubulwa, Andrew Mugisa, Mary Odiit, Catherine Senyimba, Eve Namitala, Robert D. D. M. Onzima Anguyo, Barbara Mukasa

“…District and SA-specific bottleneck analysis is recommended in order to provide actionable solutions to improve low-indicator coverage in low-coverage districts and SAs.…”
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Effect of adherent perinephric fat on outcomes of nephron-sparing treatment of renal cell cancer by S. V. Kotov, R. I. Guspanov, A. G. Yusufov, A. A. Nemenov, A. A. Mantsov

“…In each group, the following indicators were assessed: stage according to the TNM classification, mean age and BMI, average nephrometry score according to the R.E.N.A.L. system, glomerular filtration rate (GFR).Results. …”
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Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Psychometric Validation of the Health Information Technology Usability Evaluation Scale in China: Instrument Validation Study by Rongrong Guo, Ziling Zheng, Fangyu Yang, Ying Wu

“…Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed a 4D structure with acceptable construct validity, as indicated by model fit indices. …”
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Enhancing the Structural Stability and Diffusion Kinetics of a Tunnel-Phase Cathode by the Synergistic Effect of Cation-Anion Co-Doping for Advanced Sodium-Ion Batteries by Wenjing Shi, Xuezeng Duan, Zihan Xiao, Xiaofei Fan, Hao Zhang, Yan Wang, Lingyang Liu, Pengfang Zhang, Hengxiang Li

“…The optimized cathode Na_0.44Mn_0.99Ni_0.01O_1.985F_0.015 demonstrates remarkable rate capabilities with average discharge capacities of 136.2, 133.0, 129.6, 124.0, 115.9, and 95.8 mAh g⁻¹ under current rates ranging from 0.1 to 5 C. …”
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Secondary sclerosing cholangitis in critically ill patients with febrile infection-related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES): a case series by Lorenzo Muccioli, Lorenzo Muccioli, Lidia Di Vito, Elena Pasini, Lorenzo Ferri, Lorenzo Ferri, Giovanni Vitale, Alessandro Granito, Barbara Mostacci, Manuel Moneti, Laura Licchetta, Rocco Liguori, Rocco Liguori, Paolo Tinuper, Carlo Alberto Castioni, Francesca Bisulli, Francesca Bisulli

“…They required treatment with antiseizure medications (mean: 9; range: 8–10), anesthetics (propofol, midazolam and ketamine in all cases), and immunotherapies. The average duration of status epilepticus (SE) was 57 days (range: 34–90 days), while the mean duration of intensive care unit (ICU) stay was 82 days (range: 58–117 days). …”
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Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease Attributable to Sugar‐Sweetened Beverages in Middle‐Aged Adults: An Age‐Period‐Cohort Modelling Study by Xiao Liu, Jie Bai, Xinrui Qi, Yifan Wu, Jitao Ling, Xinyu Liu, Tiangang Song, Jing Zhang, Zhiwei Yan, Deju Zhang, Peng Yu

“…Methods Using Global Burden of Disease data from 1990 to 2019, age‐standardized rates (ASRs) and average annual percentage change of ASRs were used to describe this burden and its changing trend. …”
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Socioeconomic factors and test preparation strategies are related to success on the USMLE Step 2 clinical knowledge (CK) exam: a single-institution study by Hila Ghersin, Michelle C. Gulfo, Bailey A. Frohlich, Scott M. Wilson, Ashley A. Berlot, Janice S. Zhang, Rohan Kankaria, Ashley Radparvar, Juan Lin, Michelle A. Blackmore, Amanda C. Raff

“…Conclusions This study provides insight into the relationship between exam performance, study habits, and demographic factors at a single institution where students, on average, performed above the national mean on Step 2 CK. …”
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