Between global risk reduction goals, scientific–technical capabilities and local realities: a modular approach for user-centric multi-risk assessment by E. Schoepfer, J. Lauterjung, T. Riedlinger, H. Spahn, J. C. Gómez Zapata, J. C. Gómez Zapata, C. D. León, H. Rosero-Velásquez, S. Harig, M. Langbein, N. Brinckmann, G. Strunz, C. Geiß, C. Geiß, H. Taubenböck, H. Taubenböck

“…This paper presents a conceptual approach for user-centred multi-risk assessment aimed to support potential users like disaster risk managers, urban planners or critical infrastructure operators. …”
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Synergistic Imaging: Combined Lung Ultrasound and Low-Dose Chest CT for Quantitative Assessment of COVID-19 Severity—A Prospective Observational Study by Andrzej Górecki, Piotr Piech, Karolina Kołodziejczyk, Ada Jankowska, Zuzanna Szostak, Anna Bronikowska, Bartosz Borowski, Grzegorz Staśkiewicz

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> To assess quantitatively the correlation between the lung ultrasound severity scores (LUSSs) and chest CT severity scores (CTSSs) derived from low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for evaluating pulmonary inflammation in COVID-19 patients. …”
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Assessment of adverse childhood experiences in women: a study of reliability and predictive validity of self-reporting versus medical records abstraction in an American population by Walter A Rocca, Kent R Bailey, Liliana Gazzuola Rocca, Carin Y Smith, Michelle M Mielke, Kejal Kantarci, Dmitry Esterov, Ekta Kapoor, Jennifer R Geske

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Additional Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Ultrasound in Assessing Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorders: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study from Vietnam by Viet Hung Nguyen, Quang Huy Huynh, To Nguyen Ha, Minh Chau Ngoc Nguyen, Phuc Nhon Nguyen

“…While ultrasound (US) is the primary imaging tool, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a crucial complementary role in assessing PAS disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the MRI features in PAS diagnosis and enhance the role of MRI in conjunction with US for better management. …”
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Dose–Response Functions for Assessing Corrosion Risks to Urban Heritage Materials from Air Pollution Under Climate Change: Insights from Europe and China by Zhe Bai, Yu Yan

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A Review of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome: Mechanisms, Efficacy, and Clinical Implications by Chen T, Feng LQ, Jin Y

“…These insights underscore the role of acupuncture as a complementary treatment and highlight its implications for improving patient outcomes and guiding future research in this field.Keywords: acupuncture, dry eye disease, efficacy assessment, traditional Chinese medicine, treatment…”
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Review of Case Study Results: Assessing the Effectiveness of Curcumin, St. John’s Wort, Valerian Root, Milk Thistle, and Ashwagandha in the Intervention for Obsessive-Compulsive Di... by Veerabhadrappa Pallavi Sathvika, Prathibha Guttal Subhas, Debayan Bhattacharjee, Vejetha Nagaraj Koppad, Uday Samrat, Sindhu Bindapla Karibasappa, Kadappara Mallikarjun Sagar

“…John’s wort may help with OCD symptoms. Methods: To assess these herbal supplements’ potential for therapeutic benefit, case reports and clinical trials were examined. …”
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A systemic, multidimensional and territorialized framework for assessing the adaptation potential of sustainable agrifood transitions: theoretical guidelines and exploratory insigh... by Marco Billi, Marco Billi, Valentina Barrera, José Navea, Constanza Jiménez, Romina Cáceres, Sebastián Palma

“…Growing interest has been emerging around approaches and experiences to develop and assess barriers and opportunities for ‘sustainable’ agrifood transitions (‘SAT’). …”
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Is a four-week hormone suspension necessary for thyroid remnant ablation in low and intermediate risk patients? A pilot study with quality-of-life assessment by Poliane A.L. Santos, Maria E.D.M. Flamini, Felipe A. Mourato, Fernando R.A. Lima, Joelan A.L. Santos, Fabiana F. Lima, Estelita T.B. Albuquerque, Alexandra C. de Freitas, Simone C.S. Brandão

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Effect of green tea supplementation on blood pressure in adults: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Mahshid Rezaei, Neda Akhavan, Fereshteh Fathi, Seyyed Mohammad Alavi, Mahdiyeh Fadaii, Mohammad Jafar Dehzad, Moein Askarpour

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Building a prepared community to volcanic risk in the global south: Assessment of awareness raising tools for high school students in Goma, (East DR Congo) by Blaise Mafuko-Nyandwi, Matthieu Kervyn, François Muhashy Habiyaremye, Tom Vanwing, François Kervyn, Wolfgang Jacquet, Venant Mitengezo, Caroline Michellier

“…Results indicated thatboth educational tools have, in a complementary way, a positive impact on student's volcanic disaster understanding, and their implication in DRR initiatives. …”
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A Comparative Study of Rhythmic Complexity Measures in Music Performance by Cihan Yaygın, Ozan Baysal, Yavuz Buruk, Barış Bozkurt

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Three Years of VoiceMOS Challenges: Lessons Learned by the UWB-NTIS-TTS Team by Marie Kunesova, Jindrich Matousek, Jan Lehecka, Jan Svec, Daniel Tihelka, Zdenek Hanzlicek

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Determination of the Accuracy of Thyromental Height Test for Predicting Difficult Laryngoscopy in Obstetric Patients Who Are Candidates for Cesarean Section: An Observational Study by Saghar Samimi Sadeh, MD, Babak Moayer, MD, Masoomeh Natajmajd, MD, Parisa Kianpour, PharmD, Kousha Farhadi, MD, Mahgol Etezadi, PharmD, Mojgan Rahimi, MD, Farhad Etezadi, MD

“…The TMHT could be considered a complementary tool to existing airway assessment methods, particularly in obstetric patients, due to its high predictive accuracy and ease of use.This study is registered at Iranian Registry of Clinical Trial (IRCT) under identifier code of IR.TUMS.SINAHOSPITAL.REC.1399.061.…”
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Application of Interrupter Resistance and Spirometry Techniques in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine: Feasibility and Concordance in Healthy Children Under 8 Years by Rim Kammoun, Farah Gargouri, Asma Haddar, Halil İbrahim Ceylan, Valentina Stefanica, Walid Feki, Hatem Ghouili, Ismail Dergaa, Kaouthar Masmoudi

“…<i>Conclusions</i>: In pediatric pulmonary assessment, Rint(e) demonstrated higher feasibility than spirometry among young children, making it a practical complementary method in clinical settings. …”
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Tracing Emergence of SARS-CoV-2 Variants: Insights from Comprehensive Assessment Using Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction and Whole Genome Sequencing by Duyeon Na, Yuna Hong, Chaeyeon Lee, Myungshin Kim

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Assessment of the TGF-β gene and its target miR-1908-5p gene expression and its role in the treatment of beta-thalassemia in Iraqi patients by Manal Lafta Abdulhassn, Hiba Muneer Abdel Hassan Al-Khafaji, Maryam Qasim Mohammed

“…Total RNA was extracted and converted into complementary DNA, finally, to assess the levels of TGF-β and miR-1908-5p gene expression by the reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. …”
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Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on tuberculosis detection and treatment in healthcare facilities across Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A comprehensive mixed-method, multi-center study. by Beshir Bedru Nasir, Oumer Sada Muhammed, Melaku Tileku Tamiru, Legese Chelkeba

“…Consequently, a thorough assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on TB care becomes imperative to devise a tailored program for managing TB amidst future pandemics, natural disasters, and conflict crises.…”
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Dynamic changes of bone microarchitecture and volumetric mineral density assessed by HR-pQCT in patients with cervical cancer after concurrent chemoradiotherapy: a prospective stud... by Weishi Cheng, Yijun Wu, Jing Shen, Hui Guan, Li Zhang, Hongnan Zhen, Yinjie Tao, Weibo Xia, Zhikai Liu, Fuquan Zhang

“…This study initially utilized high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) to assess the dynamic changes in bone microarchitecture and volumetric bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with cervical cancer before and after concurrent chemoradiotherapy. …”
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In-depth assessment of BRAF, NRAS, KRAS, EGFR, and PIK3CA mutations on cell-free DNA in the blood of melanoma patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibition by Isabel Heidrich, Charlotte Rautmann, Cedric Ly, Robin Khatri, Julian Kött, Glenn Geidel, Alessandra Rünger, Antje Andreas, Inga Hansen-Abeck, Finn Abeck, Anne Menz, Stefan Bonn, Stefan W. Schneider, Daniel J. Smit, Christoffer Gebhardt, Klaus Pantel

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