Enhancing Internet of Things security in healthcare using a blockchain-driven lightweight hashing system by Bassam W. Aboshosha, M. Mokhtar Zayed, Hany S. khalifa, Rabie A. Ramadan

“…Abstract Background The rapid expansion of Internet of Things applications in healthcare has created new opportunities for improving patient care through real-time monitoring and data sharing. …”
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AI in Home Care—Evaluation of Large Language Models for Future Training of Informal Caregivers: Observational Comparative Case Study by Clara Pérez-Esteve, Mercedes Guilabert, Valerie Matarredona, Einav Srulovici, Susanna Tella, Reinhard Strametz, José Joaquín Mira

“… BackgroundThe aging population presents an accomplishment for society but also poses significant challenges for governments, health care systems, and caregivers. Elevated rates of functional limitations among older adults, primarily caused by chronic conditions, necessitate adequate and safe care, including in-home settings. …”
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Real-world evaluation of ImmuCare-PRO patient-reported outcomes in melanoma patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors by S. Belkaïd, S. Milley, R. Saux, M. Bonjour, A. Augros, P.-J. Souquet, D. Maillet, D. Maucort-Boulch, C. Dolla, L. Thomas, S. Dalle

“…Moderate/severe symptoms generated an alert score and an intervention by an oncology nurse or physician. …”
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Effects of pneumatic tube systems on viscoelastic coagulation tests in septic patients and healthy individuals: protocol of the randomized controlled VETaPT-trial by Martin Mirus, Erik Buehrer, Lars Heubner, Christian Schnabel, Thea Koch, Peter Markus Spieth

“…However, the effect of PTS transport on VET results remains unclear, especially with newer VET technologies and in critically ill patients, who may be more vulnerable to acceleration forces.ObjectiveThe VETaPT (Viscoelastic Testing after Pneumatic Tube Transport) trial investigates whether PTS transport influences results of three next generation VET and platelet function testing in healthy volunteers and critically ill septic patients. …”
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A type-5 metabotropic glutamate receptor-perineuronal net axis shapes the function of cortical GABAergic interneurons in chronic pain by Giada Mascio, Ferdinando Nicoletti, Giuseppe Battaglia, Serena Notartomaso

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Optimizing the Management and Outcomes of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A Proposal of a Standardized Multidisciplinary Team Care Pathway by Kliment Gatzinsky, Sam Eldabe, Jean-Philippe Deneuville, Wim Duyvendak, Nicolas Naiditch, Jean-Pierre Van Buyten, Philippe Rigoard

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Contribution of health system governance in delivering primary health care services for universal health coverage: A scoping review. by Resham B Khatri, Aklilu Endalamaw, Daniel Erku, Eskinder Wolka, Frehiwot Nigatu, Anteneh Zewdie, Yibeltal Assefa

“…<h4>Results</h4>Seventy-four studies were included in the final review. Various functions of HSG influenced PHC systems and services, including:1) formulating health policies and strategic plans (e.g., addressing epidemiological and demographic shifts and strategic financial planning), 2) implementing policy levers and tools (such as decentralization, regulation, workforce capacity, and supply chain management), 3) generating intelligence and evidence (including priority setting, monitoring, benchmarking, and evidence-informed decision-making), 4) ensuring accountability (through commitments to transparency), and 5) fostering coordination and collaboration (via subnational coordination, civil society engagement, and multisectoral partnerships). …”
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A qualitative study assessing allied health provider perceptions of telepractice functionality in therapy delivery for people with disability by Cloe Benz, Jaya Dantas, Mai Welsh, Richard Norman, Suzanne Robinson, Delia Hendrie

“…However, questions remain regarding telepractice functionality for people with disability. This study addressed questions related to how allied health clinicians and managers perceive telepractice as functioning in the provision of therapy services to people with disability. …”
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AGREE: an upper limb motorized exoskeleton for restoring arm functions: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial by Marta Gandolla, Beatrice Luciani, Valeria Longatelli, Peppino Tropea, Agnese Seregni, Massimo Corbo, Francesco Braghin, Alessandra Pedrocchi

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Radar–Rain Gauge Merging for High-Spatiotemporal-Resolution Rainfall Estimation Using Radial Basis Function Interpolation by Soorok Ryu, Joon Jin Song, GyuWon Lee

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A general spectral bandpass adjustment function (SBAF) for harmonizing landsat-sentinel over inland and coastal waters by Thainara M.A. Lima, Vitor S. Martins, Rejane S. Paulino, Cassia B. Caballero, Daniel A. Maciel, Claudia Giardino

“…To ensure compatibility and consistency in harmonized products for aquatic studies, spectral bandpass adjustment function (SBAF) for cross-calibration between OLI and MSI sensors must be carefully derived and applied. …”
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Prognostic value of the Naples Prognostic Score in adult chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: NHANES 2005–2018 by Yue Kang, Yue Kang, Yingjian Tan, Yongxin Tie, Yujing Zhang, Chenyu Cui, Yuanyuan Zhao

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Assessment of Visual Function in Patients Undergoing Prone Positioning for COVID-19-Related ARDS: A Qualitative Observational Study by Iacopo Cappellini, Elena Schirru, Laura Vannucci, Federico Scandagli, Vittorio Pavoni

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HLA antibodies and their value during renal transplantation by M. Sh. Khubutia, N. V. Borovkova, R. V. Storozhev, N. V. Doronina, M. V. Storozheva, A. S. Pertsev, A. V. Pinchuk

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Research on residents' (re)mediation and dismissal in the interest of society by Judith Godschalx-Dekker, Walther van Mook

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Relation of Cognitive Reserve Indicator to Heart Disease and Cardiac Structure and Function: A Large Community‐Based Longitudinal Study by Xuerui Li, Wenzhe Yang, Yuyang Miao, Abigail Dove, Jiao Wang, Tingting Du, Zhongze Fang, Weili Xu, Qiang Zhang

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Piloting a minimum data set (MDS) in english care homes: a qualitative study of professional perspectives on implementation and data use by Rachael E. Carroll, Nick Smith, Sinead ER Palmer, Jennifer Kirsty Burton, Adam Lee Gordon, Ann-Marie Towers, Stacey E. Rand, Freya Tracey, Anne Killett, Lucy Webster, Barbara Hanratty, Karen Spilsbury, Gizdem Akdur, Kaat De Corte, Julienne E. Meyer, Liz Jones, Claire Goodman

“…Conclusions Care home staff can collect structured measures on resident quality of life, function and cognition using digital care records to contribute to a minimum data set. …”
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Proteolytic Enzyme Activities of Bromelain, Ficin, and Papain from Fruit By-Products and Potential Applications in Sustainable and Functional Cosmetics for Skincare by Maria Venetikidou, Eleni Lykartsi, Theodora Adamantidi, Vasileios Prokopiou, Anna Ofrydopoulou, Sophia Letsiou, Alexandros Tsoupras

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The function and properties of common food packaging materials and their suitability for reusable packaging: The transition from a linear to circular economy by Ronan Farrell, Yvonne J. Cortese, Declan M. Devine, Noel Gately, Margarita Rueda, Lorena Rodriguez, Romina Pezzoli

“…Unfortunately, most plastic packaging is based on a linear model where packaging is designed for single use, resulting in vast amounts of post-consumer waste being generated annually. In response to this concern, many public and private bodies globally have set ambitious sustainable development targets with the goal of reducing plastic waste. …”
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Association of acculturation with cardiac structure and function among Hispanics/Latinos: a cross-sectional analysis of the echocardiographic study of Latinos by Katrina Swett, Robert C Kaplan, Carlos J Rodriguez, Lenny López, Fátima Rodriguez, Jorge R Kizer, Frank Penedo, Linda Gallo, Matthew Allison, William Arguelles, Franklyn Gonzalez

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