Determinants of implementation of a stepped care intervention for adolescents and youth living with HIV in Kenya: a qualitative evaluation by Nok Chhun, Dorothy I. Mangale, Kawango Agot, Winnie A. Owade, Julie Kadima, Jacinta Badia, James K. Kibugi, Pamela K. Kohler, Grace John-Stewart, Kristin Beima-Sofie

“…Methods The Data-informed Stepped Care (DiSC) study was a cluster randomized controlled trial of a stepped care intervention in 24 HIV care facilities in Kenya. …”
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Risk prediction of QTc prolongation occurrence in cancer patients treated with commonly used oral tyrosine kinase inhibitors: machine learning modeling or conventional statistical... by Hsiang-Wen Lin, Tien-Chao Lin, Chien-Ning Hsu, Tzu-Pei Yeh, Yu-Chieh Chen, Liang-Chih Liu, Chen-Yuan Lin

“…Baseline QTc prolongation and a history of cardiovascular disease (excluding arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, etc.) contributed the most to incremental risk probability (0.471 and 0.282, respectively), after controlling for other factors. The remaining 10 factors each contributed to an increased probability of QTc prolongation for more than 0.14 probability. …”
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Potential of ciprofol as an alternative to propofol in elderly patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis by Yunfeng Yu, Min Liao, Juan Deng, Xinyu Yang, Yuman Yin, Zhenjie Liu, Guomin Zhang

“…However, it remains unclear whether ciprofol is a more appropriate sedative than propofol in gastrointestinal endoscopy, especially in the elderly population. …”
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Artificial intelligence based assessment of clinical reasoning documentation: an observational study of the impact of the clinical learning environment on resident documentation qu... by Verity Schaye, David J. DiTullio, Daniel J. Sartori, Kevin Hauck, Matthew Haller, Ilan Reinstein, Benedict Guzman, Jesse Burk-Rafel

“…Future work should explore residency program and systems interventions to optimize the CLE.…”
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Influence of light quality on the profiling of metabolites and the status of Lactobacillus community in the phyllosphere of hydroponically grown ginseng by Nooruddin Bin Sadiq, Ji-Eun Lee, Muhammad Hamayun, Seda Nur Kabadayı, Na-Yun Park, Bokyung Lee, Ho-Youn Kim

“…Based on the potential of controlled environments to shape both plant and microbial responses, the impact of different light conditions on the phyllosphere microbiota is crucial for plant health and productivity. …”
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Scoping Review of Adult Emergency Department Discharge Interventions by Mary-Kate Gorlick, Shriman Balasubramanian, Gregory Han, Andy Hickner, Pranita Talukder, Peter AD Steel, Lynn Jiang

“…This review highlights promising directions for patient-centered innovation; it also underscores the need for more research to optimize the adult ED discharge process and warrants a call to action.…”
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Orthodontic Ceramic Bracket Removal Using Lasers: A Systematic Review by Mateusz Michalak, Sylwia Kiryk, Agnieszka Kotela, Kamila Wiśniewska, Jan Kiryk, Jacek Zbigniew Zborowski, Jacek Matys, Maciej Dobrzyński

“…Further randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are necessary to develop evidence-based protocols for safe and efficient laser-assisted bracket removal in orthodontic practice.…”
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Diagnostic Sensitivity of NLR and PLR in Early Diagnosis of Gastric Cancer by Tianyi Fang, Yimin Wang, Xin Yin, Zhao Zhai, Yu Zhang, Yongheng Yang, Qi You, Zhiguo Li, Yan Ma, Chunfeng Li, Haibin Song, Huawen Shi, Yongle Zhang, Xuefeng Yu, Hongyu Gao, Yihua Sun, Rui Xie, Yingwei Xue

“…A total of 2,606 patients diagnosed with GC in the past three years and 3,219 healthy controls over the same period were included in this study. …”
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Estimation of aboveground biomass in Tajikistan based on upscaling extrapolation of UAV and Sentinel-2 multi-source data synergy by Lina Hao, Huping Ye, Shuang He, Xinyu Zhang, Dalai Bayin, Mustafo Safarov, Mekhrovar Okhonniyozov, Xiaohan Liao

“…Our results demonstrate that coordinated multi-source monitoring elucidates the environmental controls on grassland AGB and provides a robust framework for conservation and sustainable management of grassland ecosystems under current and future climate scenarios.…”
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Optimising neonatal services for very preterm births between 27+0 and 31+6 weeks gestation in England: the OPTI-PREM mixed-methods study by Thillagavathie Pillay, Oliver Rivero-Arias, Natalie Armstrong, Sarah E Seaton, Miaoqing Yang, Victor L Banda, Kelvin Dawson, Abdul QT Ismail, Vasiliki Bountziouka, Caroline Cupit, Alexis Paton, Bradley N Manktelow, Elizabeth S Draper, Neena Modi, Helen E Campbell, Elaine M Boyle

“…Aim To investigate, for preterm babies born between 27+0 and 31+6 weeks gestation in England, optimal place of birth and early care. Design Mixed methods. …”
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EEG dynamical features during variable-intensity cycling exercise in Parkinson’s disease by Zahra Alizadeh, Emad Arasteh, Maryam S. Mirian, Matthew A. Sacheli, Matthew A. Sacheli, Danielle Murray, Danielle Murray, Silke Appel-Cresswell, Silke Appel-Cresswell, Martin J. McKeown, Martin J. McKeown

“…Notably, PD patients exhibited more rigid, consistent response patterns compared to healthy controls (HC), who showed greater flexibility and variability in their neural adaptation across intensities.ConclusionThis study highlights the feasibility of using EEG-derived features to track exercise intensity in PD patients, identifying specific neural markers correlating with varying intensity levels. …”
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A DNA vaccine candidate provides protection against Rift Valley Fever virus in sheep under natural field conditions by Moufid Mhamadi, Moufid Mhamadi, George (Giorgi) Babuadze, Aminata Badji, Marie-Edith Nepveu-Traversy, El Hadji Ndiaye, Alioune Gaye, Mignane Ndiaye, Moundhir Mhamadi, Frank William Mendy, Cheikh Talibouya Touré, Idrissa Dieng, Moussa Dia, Ndeye Sakha Bob, Marc-Antoine de La Vega, Ousmane Faye, Amadou Alpha Sall, Mawlouth Diallo, Gary Kobinger, Gary Kobinger, Oumar Faye, Hugues Fausther-Bovendo, Hugues Fausther-Bovendo

“…Under natural exposure, vaccinated sheep showed reduced infection rates (3.2%) compared with controls (14.3%), and neutralizing antibody responses persisted for more than one year. …”
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Longitudinal Analysis of Tetanus- and Influenza-Specific IgG Antibodies in Myeloma Patients by Sebastian Kobold, Tim Luetkens, Britta Marlen Bartels, Yanran Cao, York Hildebrandt, Orhan Sezer, Henrike Reinhard, Julia Templin, Katrin Bartels, Nesrine Lajmi, Friedrich Haag, Carsten Bokemeyer, Nicolaus Kröger, Djordje Atanackovic

“…MM patients evidenced lower levels of FLU- and TT-specific antibodies than healthy controls (P<0.001). Immunoreactivity decreased with progressing disease and worsening clinical status. …”
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Postoperative complications in patients with sickle cell disease undergoing single-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion by Gwyneth C Maloy, BA, Rushabh H Doshi, MPH, MSc, Wesley Day, BS, Meera M Dhodapkar, MD, Scott J Halperin, MD, Rahul H Jayaram, BS, Bhav Jain, BS, Jonathan N Grauer, MD, Arya G Varthi, MD

“…Conclusions: SCD patients undergoing single-level ACDF were found to have significantly higher odds of multiple postoperative complications compared to matched controls. These findings suggest that SCD patients may require more intensive perioperative care and monitoring to minimize such adverse outcomes. …”
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Effects of interventions with resistance exercises on muscle strength, physical disability, and quality of life in systemic sclerosis patients: a systematic review with meta-analys... by André Luiz Silveira Mallmann, Daniel Nóbrega de Moraes, Lucas Denardi Dória, Leonardo Peterson dos Santos, Stephanie Pilotti, Mayra Angélica de Souza Antunes, Laura Fontana Steinmetz, Thauan Júnior Santos de Souza, Vanessa Hax, Jerri Luiz Ribeiro, Ricardo Machado Xavier, Rafael Mendonça da Silva Chakr

“…More robust studies are required to refine training methods and enhance clinical trial designs.…”
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Development and externally validated prediction model of individualization of FSH starting dose in the depot GnRH agonist protocol for the early follicular phase by Wenqian Fan, Tian Ye, Linqing Du, Lifeng Tian, Huijuan Kong

“…BackgroundEach controlled ovarian hyperstimulation(COH) protocol has its own unique mechanism and hormone pattern. …”
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Guanfacine extended release for children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: efficacy following prior methylphenidate treatment by Huss M, Sikirica V, Hervás A, Newcorn J, Harpin V, Robertson B, Murkett K

“…RWS participants received dose-optimized GXR (1&amp;ndash;7 mg/day) for 13 weeks. …”
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Interface-Driven Electrothermal Degradation in GaN-on-Diamond High Electron Mobility Transistors by Huanran Wang, Yifan Liu, Xiangming Dong, Abid Ullah, Jisheng Sun, Chuang Zhang, Yucheng Xiong, Peng Gu, Ge Chen, Xiangjun Liu

“…Furthermore, the co-analysis of substrate thermal conductivity and interfacial quality reveals that interface TBR has a more dominant impact on device behavior than substrate conductivity. …”
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The Mediating Effect of Intracranial Hemorrhage Status on the Relationship between the INR and Mortality in Patients with Ischemic Stroke by Yapeng Guo, Lingshan Wu, Zhenxuan Tian, Xu Xu, Jinfu Ma, Changwei Guo, Linyu Li, Jie Yang, Wenjie Zi, Jiacheng Huang, Xianjun Huang

“…Methods The RESCUE BT trial was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial involving 948 stroke patients from 55 centers across China. …”
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Análisis de electromiografía en la sentadilla libre con barra: Revisión sistemática (Electromyography analysis of the free barbell squat: A systematic review) by Víctor Hugo López-Trujillo, Karla Dolores Bustamante-Valles, Ramón Candia-Luján, Raul Josue Najera Longoria

“…Conclusions: Submaximal loads seem to produce similar muscle activation to the 1RM, with the incentive of a lower risk of injury compared to the maximum loads. More studies with unified methodological criteria are required to identify the optimal muscle activation based on the load. …”
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