A comprehensive benchmark of very preterm and extremely preterm infant care in Shenzhen: insights from the triple aim framework by Lu Ding, Jinjie Huang, Xudong Yan, Guichao Zhong, Zhangbin Yu, Dong Liu, Benqing Wu

“…Abstract Background To assess the baseline level of care for very preterm (VPI) and extremely preterm infants (EPI) in Shenzhen using the Triple Aim framework. …”
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Physical activity level among male and female middle to high school students and impact of perceived school climate: a longitudinal analysis by Biplav Babu Tiwari, Jacob Matta, Michael R. Thomsen, Linlin Da, Kiran Thapa, Ye Shen, Justin B. Ingels, Janani Rajbhandari-Thapa

“…BackgroundPhysical activity levels are declining among middle and high school students, and schools could provide an ideal space for engaging adolescents in physical activity. …”
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Marine N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are inversely associated with risk of type 2 diabetes in Asians: a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Ju-Sheng Zheng, Tao Huang, Jing Yang, Yuan-Qing Fu, Duo Li

“…<h4>Background</h4>Prospective cohort studies in relation to the associations between n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) were inconsistent. …”
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Development and validation of an EHR-based risk prediction model for geriatric patients undergoing urgent and emergency surgery by Edward N. Yap, Jie Huang, Joshua Chiu, Robert W. Chang, Bradley Cohn, Judith C. F. Hwang, Mary Reed

“…Abstract Background Clinical determination of patients at high risk of poor surgical outcomes is complex and may be supported by clinical tools to summarize the patient’s own personalized electronic health record (EHR) history and vitals data through predictive risk models. …”
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Development of a midwifery regulatory environment index using data from the Global Midwives’ Associations map survey by Emma Virginia Clark, Marianna LaNoue, Kate Clouse, Alexandra Zuber, Jeremy Neal

“…Methods To develop our composite Midwifery Regulatory Environment (MRE) Index, we analyzed data from 115 countries in the Global Midwives’ Associations map survey. …”
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The Effects of Whole Body Vibration on the Limits of Stability in Adults With Subacute Ankle Injury by Sonia Young, Harvey W. Wallmann, Kailey L. Quiambao, Brooke M. Grimes

“…# Background Limited research exists on the effects of both high and low frequency whole body vibration (WBV) on individuals with subacute lateral ankle sprains…”
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Trastuzumab in early curative breast cancer: A target trial emulation benchmarked against two randomized clinical trials. by Vanessa Voelskow, Xabier Garcia-Albeniz, Anita Berglund, Maria Feychting, Tobias Kurth, Anthony A Matthews

“…However, benchmarking trials of a cancer treatment poses a unique set of challenges, such as defining composite outcomes like disease-free survival.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We designed a target trial with a protocol as similar as possible to the B-31 and N9831 randomized trials, which estimated the effect of adjuvant trastuzumab plus chemotherapy compared with chemotherapy alone in individuals with early human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer. …”
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Chinese version of the injury-psychological readiness to return to sport scale by Siqi Liu, Yunxi Zhang, Young-Eun Noh, Tong Zhou

“…Abstract Background The Injury-Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport (I-PRRS) scale has demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity in American English, Dutch, Italian, Persian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, however, its adaptation to the Chinese remains unexplored. …”
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New Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Materials: Biochars, Scaffolds, Rare Earth, and Ferrite-Based Materials by Dragana Marinković, Slađana Dorontić, Dejan Kepić, Kamel Haddadi, Muhammad Yasir, Blaž Nardin, Svetlana Jovanović

“…In this review, a comprehensive systematic study of the research background, developments, classification, trends, and advances over the past few years in research on new electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials will be described. …”
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Maternal and perinatal outcomes in early versus late onset pre-eclampsia – A comparative study by Nirmita Saha, Sandip Sarkar, Rupali Modak, Lipika Adhikari, Debdatta Ghosh

“…Aims and Objectives: This prospective study examined the effects of early-onset pre-eclampsia (EO-PE) and late-onset pre-eclampsia (LO-PE) on composite maternal and perinatal outcomes. Materials and Methods: Pregnant women booked, unbooked or referred having pre-eclampsia admitted in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital from march 2023 to february 2024 were included in the study. …”
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Curcumin and Papain-Loaded Liposomal Natural Latex Dressings with Phototherapy: A Synergistic Approach to Diabetic Wound Healing by Franciéle M. Silva, Jaqueline R. Silva, Wellington Rodrigues, Breno A. S. M. Sousa, Thamis F. S. Gomes, Mario F. F. Rosa, Suélia S. R. F. Rosa, Marcella L. B. Carneiro

“…<b>Background:</b> Wound healing in diabetic individuals is a prolonged process, often complicated by infections and impaired tissue regeneration. …”
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QFR measurements post CTO percutaneous coronary intervention: Can the long term outcome be predicted? by Yanguo Xin, Jiayu Li, Xiaosong Ding, Xuhe Gong, Li Zhou, Hui Chen

“…Background: QFR, a non-invasive tool using 3D coronary artery imaging and fluid dynamics, helps assess revascularization benefits in patients with coronary chronic total occlusion (CTO). …”
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Creatine monohydrate pilot in Alzheimer's: Feasibility, brain creatine, and cognition by Aaron N. Smith, In‐Young Choi, Phil Lee, Debra K. Sullivan, Jeffrey M. Burns, Russell H. Swerdlow, Emma Kelly, Matthew K. Taylor

“…Abstract BACKGROUND Preclinical studies suggest that creatine monohydrate (CrM) improves cognition and Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarkers. …”
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Femorodistal bypasses using venous “cuffs” by Sekulić Dragan, Marjanović Ivan, Leković Ivan, Paunović Dragana, Milev Boško, Tomić Aleksandar

“…Autovenous bypass graft remains the method of choice, but when there is no possibility of using the great saphenous vein, the venous cuff method may have an advantage. …”
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Real-world antithrombotic strategies in patients with atrial fibrillation and recently developed acute coronary syndrome by Hiroshi Iwata, Katsumi Miyauchi, Shuko Nojiri, Yuji Nishizaki, Yuichi Chikata, Hiroyuki Daida, Akashi Akasaka, Yukio Ozaki, Yoshihisa Nakagawa, Kenichi Tsujita, Takafumi Ueno, Ken Kozuma, Junya Ako, Kazuhiro Yamamoto, Yoshihiro Morino, Wataru Shimizu, Yasushi Sakata

“…Background: The antithrombotic strategy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and coronary artery disease following percutaneous coronary intervention is shifting towards less intensive. …”
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MAFLD mediates the association between CHR and gallstones in the U.S. adults: evidence from NHANES 2021–2023 by Xin Feng, Xiangyu Song, Xi’an Yang, Fuxiang Luan, Yufei Gu, Fengyu Zheng, Huahu Guo, Shishi Qiao

“…Abstract Background Gallstones, a global hepatobiliary disorder, are linked to systemic inflammation, lipid disturbances, and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). …”
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Development and validation of a Comprehensive Hematological Scoring System for predicting overall survival in patients with soft tissue sarcomas: a comparison with NLR and PLR by Ying Qiu, Jiquan Liu, Shuang Chai, Lili Liu, Lili Liu, Longqing Li, Yan Zhang

“…Current biomarkers like neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) lack comprehensive prognostic value due to their reliance on limited hematological parameters.MethodsThis retrospective study analyzed 206 STS patients (2016–2023) to develop a Composite Hematological Scoring System (CHSS) integrating 19 pretreatment markers. …”
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Novel application of CHUANG BI FU biologic protein sponge in promoting peripheral nerve injury repair by regulating vascular regeneration by Yunhao Cai, Jiahao Liu, Renwei Han, Zizhao Ma, Kaihang Yu, Ping Wu, Xiaokun Li, Zhouguang Wang, Jian Wang

“…Abstract Background The search for effective drugs that promote regeneration after peripheral nerve injury (PNI) has received widespread attention, but little attention has been paid to the potential secondary damage to nerves during neurosurgical procedures. …”
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Exploring the Relationship Between Play During School Recess and Motor Performance in 6- to 8-Year-Old Children by Dagmar F. A. A. Derikx, Marina M. Schoemaker, Leila Faber, Suzanne Houwen, Esther Hartman

“…Background: Playing with others, which in school occurs mainly during recess, might be an enabling factor to improve children’s motor performance, as behaviour is shaped by observing and imitating others. …”
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Multidimensionality of hallucination-like experiences: A factor structure refinement of the Launay-Slade Hallucination Scale by H. Honcamp, L.K. Goller, M. Amorim, S.X. Duggirala, J.F. Johnson, M. Schwartze, A.P. Pinheiro, S.A. Kotz

“…Future studies should focus on validating the robustness of the four-factor structure derived from this research across diverse samples of the general population (e.g., different age groups and cultural backgrounds). Specified composite scores underlying HLEs could be of additive value when assessing emerging clinical risk on the psychosis continuum.…”
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