Computed tomography radiomics of intratumoral and peritumoral microenvironments for identifying the invasiveness of subcentimeter lung adenocarcinomas by Yu-Qiang Zuo, Qing Liu, Tie-Zhi Li, Zhi-Hong Gao, Xu Yang, Yu-Ling Yin, Ping-Yong Feng, Zuo-Jun Geng

“…Methods A total of 142 consecutive patients with 142 pathologically confirmed subcentimeter LAC nodules were retrospectively studied from January 2020 to December 2023. The demographic data, clinical data, and CT features were retrospectively collected. …”
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Reducing Methamphetamine Use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities With the “We Can Do This” Web App: Qualitative Evaluation of Acceptability and Feasibility by Leda Sivak, Rachel Reilly, Shani Crumpen, Carla Treloar, Rebecca McKetin, Julia Butt, Yvette Roe, Nadine Ezard, Brendan Quinn, Jack Nagle, Wade Longbottom, Clifford Warrior, James Ward

“…The framework method of analysis was used to structure and summarise the resulting qualitative data. …”
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Pautas para mejorar la evaluación del pensamiento crítico en ciencias de la actividad física y del deporte en estudiantes universitarios (Guidelines for improving critical thinking... by Mireia Vendrell-Morancho

“…However, evaluating CT in university students poses challenges in terms of conceptualization, design, teaching and evaluation criteria, as well as data analysis. This article introduces evidence-based guidelines to facilitate the promotion and effective assessment of CT in the realm of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences. …”
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Criteria for Assessing the Epidemiological Situation of Pertussis in Russian Federation by A. A. Basov, S. O. Vysochanskaya, O. V. Tsvirkun, T. R. Belova, S. E. Aduguzelov, Yu. V. Zhernov, K. A. Yatskovsky

“…Materials and methods. The data was obtained from official state statistics (form No. 2 «Information on infectious and parasitic diseases», No. 5 «Information on preventive vaccinations», No. 6 «Information on the contingents of children and adults vaccinated against infectious diseases») and analytical tables developed at G.N. …”
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The Practices of Public Hospital Registered Nurses Regarding Post-Stroke Dysphagia, in China by Lu QY, Bu MR, Zhu Y, Huang ZY, Gao SH, Yuan C

“…After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 943 valid questionnaires were included in the final analysis—the self-reported questionnaire collected data on knowledge of dysphagia, attitude and practices. …”
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Strategies to Improve Health Care Provider Prescription of and Patient Adherence to Guideline-Recommended Cardiovascular Medications for Atherosclerotic Occlusive Disease: Protocol... by Aidan M Kirkham, Dean A Fergusson, Justin Presseau, Daniel I McIsaac, Risa Shorr, Derek J Roberts

“…GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) will be used to communicate evidence certainty. …”
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Innovative machine learning-based prediction of early airway hyperresponsiveness using baseline pulmonary function parameters by Hua Yang, Xingru Zhao, Zhuochang Chen, Lihong Yang, Guihua Zhao, Chenxiao Xu, Jinyi Xu

“…This study explores the potential of baseline pulmonary function parameters, particularly small airway indices, in predicting AHR and develops a machine learning-based model to improve screening efficiency and reduce unnecessary BPT referrals.MethodsThis retrospective study analyzed baseline pulmonary function data and BPT results from Henan Provincial People’s Hospital (May to September 2024). …”
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A rapid method for methanol quantification in spirits using UV-visible spectroscopy and FTIR by Ronick S. Shadrack, Krishna K. Kotra, Daniel Tari, Hancy Tabi, Jacinta Botleng, Rolina Kelep, Ladyshia Regenvanu

“…For FTIR method, spectra data was collected every 2 nm interval and calibration curve was built by increasing methanol ratio from 0% to 40% (mV−1) at the expense of ethanol while keeping deionised (DO) water constant at 5% (mV−1) concentration. …”
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Free-living use of artificial pancreas for children with type 1 diabetes: systematic review by Klemen Dovc, Gül Yeşiltepe Mutlu, Yury I. Philippov, Dmitry N. Laptev, Evgenia M. Patrakeeva, Lubov O. Chernilova, Alsu G. Zalevskaya, Marina V. Shestakova, Tadej Battelino

“…Valuable methodology differences of the glycaemic control estimation within observed RCT brought significant complications in the data analysis and made impossible the results quantitative estimation to prepare a metaanalysis. …”
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Factors Influencing Adherence to Dietary Interventions Among Patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in China: A Qualitative Study Based on the COM-B Model by Jia CL, Wang LJ, Li LH, Lu YJ, Yang Y

“…The face-to-face semi-structured interviews were used to collect data; Guided by the COM-B model, the directed content analysis was used to analyze data.Results: Nineteen women from a great variety of socio-demographic backgrounds participated in this study. …”
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Machine learning of blood haemoglobin and haematocrit levels via smartphone conjunctiva photography in Kenyan pregnant women: a clinical study protocol by Haripriya Sakthivel, Sang Mok Park, Semin Kwon, Eunice Kaguiri, Elizabeth Nyaranga, Jung Woo Leem, Shaun G Hong, Peter J Lane, Edwin O Were, Martin C Were, Young L Kim

“…Although non-invasive blood Hgb testing technologies are gaining attention, they remain limited in availability, affordability and practicality. This study aims to develop and validate a mobile health (mHealth) machine learning model to reliably predict blood Hgb and Hct levels in Black African pregnant women using smartphone photos of the conjunctiva.Methods and analysis This is a single-centre, cross-sectional and observational study, leveraging existing antenatal care services for pregnant women aged 15 to 49 years in Kenya. …”
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Qizhi Jieyu Pill for the Treatment of Cerebral Infarction During the Recovery Phase: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial by Xuedong An, Liangqing Yu, Yuqin Ma, Junwei Zhang, Shiping Guo, Jilong Xu, Ping Zhao, Hongyan Xu, Feng Gao, Xueqin Wu, Yanlan Gao, Yao Jiang, Yali Liu

“…Adverse events will be recorded and used to assess the safety profile. All data analyses will be performed according to a prespecified statistical analysis plan. …”
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Using Machine Learning Approaches on Dynamic Patient-Reported Outcomes to Cluster Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms by Nora Asper, Hans Friedrich Witschel, Louise von Stockar, Emanuele Laurenzi, Hans Christian Kolberg, Marcus Vetter, Sven Roth, Gerd Kullak-Ublick, Andreas Trojan

“…The data were derived from a total of 226 patients who self-reported on the presence and severity (according to the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAEs)) of more than 90 available symptoms via the medidux^TM app (versions 2.0 and 3.2, developed by mobile Health AG based in Zurich, Switzerland). …”
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A Qualitative Exploration of the Role of Culturally Relevant Social Prescribing in Supporting Pakistani Carers Living in the UK by Sarah McMullen, Shoba Poduval, Megan Armstrong, Nathan Davies, Chris Dayson, Kalpa Kharicha, Pushpa Nair, Manoj Mistry, Madiha Sajid, Kate Walters, Abi Woodward

“…Participants were recruited through voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSOs), social media, religious organisations, and word of mouth. Interview data was analysed in NVivo using reflexive thematic analysis methods. …”
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Effect of Paracetamol Biodegradation Products Quantitative Indicators of the Anatomical Structure of the Lily of the Valley Leaf (<i>Convallaria majalis</i> L.) by E. V. Vikhareva, T. V. Bombela, E. V. Bykov, A. A. Baranova

“…Mathematical processing of experimental data was carried out by the method of variance analysis using Excel 2019, STATISTICA 12.6, STATGRAPHICS Plus 5.1 programs.Results and discussion. …”
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Reduction in healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic in China by Fei Yan, Ying Wang, Yun Chen, Fan Li, Na Wang, Yi-Na Zhang, Michelle Pender, Xiao-Hua Ying, Sheng-Lan Tang, Chao-Wei Fu

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Clinical factors predicting the rate of cognitive decline in a US memory clinic: An electronic health record study by Roy Adams, Jeannie‐Marie Leoutsakos, Milap A. Nowrangi, Esther S. Oh, Paul B. Rosenberg, Konstantina Skolariki, Sevil Yasar, Peter P. Zandi, Constantine G. Lyketsos

“…Instead, we examine predictors of rate of cognitive decline in cognitive assessment scores using electronic health record (EHR) data from a US memory clinic. METHODS Data include patients with their first memory clinic visit (baseline) between January 1, 2014 and May 31, 2024. …”
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Multi-scale accuracy assessment of meteorological satellite precipitation products in the dry-hot valley of Jinsha River by Junxin Feng, Guokun Chen, Xingwu Duan, Bohui Tang, Zicheng Liu, Yan Huang, Yuzhuang Deng

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice towards Labor Pain Management and Associated Factors among Skilled Birth Attendants Working at Hospitals Found in Central, West, and North Gondar... by Eyasu Tekile Solomon, Fisseha Yetwale Kassie, Dawit Gebeyehu Mekonnen, Muhabaw Shumye Mihret, Addisu Taye Abate, Amanuel Addisu Dessie

“…A pretested standardized self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data were then entered into Epi Info 7.1.2 and exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. …”
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FACTORS OD DENTURES’ MALADJUSTMENT, ITS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT by E. Diasamidze, M. Diasamidze, K. Zhukov, S. Schneider

“…After applying prolonged microneedle therapy in the second group in 52 patients out of 57, with high pain sensitivity of mucosal prosthetic bed, there was a steady disappearance of pain response while using removable dentures. Analysis of the data indicates that prolonged courses of 3 auricular microneedle therapy, 91.2% of cases resulted in steady disappearance of pain response using removable dentures. …”
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