Abnormal Brain Functional Connectivity in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Correlations with Clinical and Cognitive Parameters by Han KI, Yeo Y, Jo HJ, Jo MJ, Park Y, Park TS, Jung SJ, Bae JH, Jang SH, Choi J, Park DW, Kim TH

“…A total of 184 resting-state functional connectivity (RSFC) maps were generated for all seed points. …”
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Measuring functioning and disability in Korea: comparing general and dedicated surveys using the ICF as a reference framework. by Jiin Kim, Melissa Selb, Youngtae Cho, Wanho Kim, Carla Sabariego

“…Although Korea periodically collects functioning information, the functioning indicator has not been generated yet. …”
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Monitoring Quality of Care in the WHO Africa Region-A study design for measurement and tracking, towards UHC attainment by Regina Titi-Ofei, Doris Osei-Afriyie, Humphrey Karamagi

“…This paper reports on the design of a study to generate a quality of care index for countries in the World Health Organization Africa Region. …”
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5G-MobiCare: A Secure 5G Assisted Remote Mobile Health Monitoring Platform by Hemangi Goswami, Tarun Pandey, Hiten Choudhury

“…In critical scenarios like ambulance care, quick and reliable authentication becomes crucial as devices remain in motion. …”
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Expert review in diagnostic, therapeutic and follow-up of Fabry disease in Latin America based on patient care standards by Roberto Giugliani, Juan Politei, Ana Martins, Nelson Murillo, Paula Rozenfeld, Mauricio Lopera, Sergio Salgado, Gustavo Quirós, Charles Marques Lourenço, Osvaldo Vieira, Hernán Amartino, Fernando Perretta, Sandra Marques e Silva, Joseph Brooks, Laura Titievsky, Jacobo Villalobos, Cassiano Braga, Harris A. Peñaranda

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Protective Role of AMPK against PINK1B9 Flies’ Neurodegeneration with Improved Mitochondrial Function by Guoliang Xiang, Xueyi Wen, Wenjing Wang, Tianchan Peng, Jiazhen Wang, Qinghua Li, Junfang Teng, Ying Cui

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The Characteristic Trends in Latvian Regional Press: Changes in the Traditional Functions of the Press, the Aspects of Identity and Cultural Diversity by Ditė Liepa, Zenta Liepa

“…These different personal stories make it possible to examine the identity of the new generation and its sense of belonging to Latvia and the Latvian language. …”
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Preparation of Whey Protein Hydrolysates and Their Impact on the Functional Properties of Infant Formula: A Review of Research Progress by Shuang LIU, Meixin LI, Shanshan LI, Ling KONG, Limin ZHEN, Zhiwei CHEN

“…Eventually, the impact of whey protein hydrolysate supplementation on the bioactivities of gastrointestinal tolerance, digestibility, allergenicity, and antioxidant properties of infant formulas is carefully investigated. Future research aspects emphasize the potential of whey protein hydrolysates, particularly in activity prediction and functional analysis when integrates with multi-omics approaches. …”
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Exploring the Acceptance and Opportunities of Using a Specific Generative AI Chatbot to Assist Parents in Managing Pediatric Rheumatological Chronic Health Conditions: Mixed Method... by Cheryl W Y Lau, Klaudia Kupiec, Polly Livermore

“…While there is some research on integrating artificial intelligence into pediatric care, no study has focused on the opportunity of implementing a generative artificial intelligence chatbot for pediatric rheumatology. …”
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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

“…False alerts often resulted from functional or non-specific symptoms (32.3%), such as fatigue or general pain. …”
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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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Type I IFN induces long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase 1 to generate a phosphatidic acid reservoir for lipotoxic saturated fatty acids by Shelley Barnhart, Masami Shimizu-Albergine, Eyal Kedar, Vishal Kothari, Baohai Shao, Melissa Krueger, Cheng-Chieh Hsu, Jingjing Tang, Jenny E. Kanter, Farah Kramer, Danijel Djukovic, Vadim Pascua, Yueh-Ming Loo, Lucrezia Colonna, Sadie J. Van den Bogaerde, Jie An, Michael Gale, Jr., Karen Reue, Edward A. Fisher, Sina A. Gharib, Keith B. Elkon, Karin E. Bornfeldt

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Empowering pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients with cancer utilizing generative AI chatbots to reduce psychological burden and enhance treatment engagement: a pilot stu... by Joe Hasei, Mana Hanzawa, Akihito Nagano, Naoko Maeda, Shinichirou Yoshida, Makoto Endo, Nobuhiko Yokoyama, Motoharu Ochi, Hisashi Ishida, Hideki Katayama, Tomohiro Fujiwara, Eiji Nakata, Ryuichi Nakahara, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Hirokazu Tsukahara, Toshifumi Ozaki

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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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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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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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