Global burden of low vision and blindness due to age-related macular degeneration from 1990 to 2021 and projections for 2050 by Shiyan Zhang, Jianping Ren, Ruiting Chai, Shuang Yuan, Yinzhu Hao

“…This study examines the global burden and trends in AMD-related low vision and blindness from 1990 to 2021, with projections through 2050. Methods Data were obtained from the 2021 Global Burden of Disease (GBD 2021) study, covering 204 countries and regions. …”
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Accuracy of a 2-minute eye-tracking assessment to differentiate young children with and without autism by Kristelle Hudry, Lacey Chetcuti, Diana Weiting Tan, Alena Clark, Alexandra Aulich, Catherine A. Bent, Cherie C. Green, Jodie Smith, Kathryn Fordyce, Masaru Ninomiya, Atsushi Saito, Shuji Hakoshima, Andrew J. O. Whitehouse

“…Industry employees who developed the final Algorithm were non-blinded to child group, and considered only gaze fixation durations. …”
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From Conventional to Advanced Therapies: A National Health Registry Report (2016-2022) on DMARDs in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment in Turkey by Ata N, Satış H, Küçükşahin O, Karabulut E, Ayan G, Erden A, Bilgin E, Armağan B, Tecer D, Babaoğlu H, Sarı A, Kılıç L, Ülgü MM, Ayvalı MO, Birinci Ş, Kalyoncu U

“…In this study, we aimed to provide critical insights into the real-world efficacy and adherence of these DMARDs, providing a data-driven basis for optimizing treatment paradigms for RA within the national healthcare framework.Methods: This nationwide cohort study utilized data from the Turkish Ministry of Health National Electronic Database, known as E-Pulse between January 2016 and December 2022. …”
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Evaluating the access and utilization of eyecare services after the adoption of eyecare PBF and its financial sustainability: the case of Rwanda by James Humuza, Thierry Claudien Uhawenimana, Jean Bosco Ndayambaje, Stella Umuhoza Matutina, Tiva Kananura, Janvier Mungarulire, Theoneste Mutsindashyaka, Hassan Mugabo, Emmanuel Ntawuyirusha, Angeline Mumararungu, Ntagara Ngabo Donatien, Henry Mwangi, Caroline Ndolo, Mohamed Semakula

“…Thirty-eight participants (n = 38) including eye care providers, health management personnel, health policy makers, and eye care stakeholders at central level selected purposively participated in the study. A framework analysis was employed to analyse data based on the aims of the study. …”
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Experiences Receiving and Delivering Virtual Health Care For Women: Qualitative Evidence Synthesis by Karen M Goldstein, Sharron Rushton, Allison A Lewinski, Abigail Shapiro, Tiera Lanford-Davey, Jessica N Coleman, Neetu Chawla, Dhara B Patel, Katherine Van Loon, Megan Shepherd-Banigan, Catherine Sims, Sarah Cantrell, Susan Alton Dailey, Jennifer M Gierisch

“…ResultsOf 85 eligible articles, we sampled 51 (60%) for data extraction based on representation of patient and clinician perspectives, marginalized voices, and relevance to a variety of clinical contexts. …”
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Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography to Optimize the Diagnostic Yield of Invasive Angiography for Low-Risk Patients Screened With Artificial Intelligence: Protocol for the Car... by Jeremy Petch, Juan Pablo Tabja Bortesi, Tej Sheth, Madhu Natarajan, Natalia Pinilla-Echeverri, Shuang Di, Shrikant I Bangdiwala, Karen Mosleh, Omar Ibrahim, Kevin R Bainey, Julian Dobranowski, Maria P Becerra, Katie Sonier, Jon-David Schwalm

“…As of April 14, 2025, we have enrolled 81 participants. Data analysis will begin once data collection is completed. …”
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Seasonal upwelling drives surface water biogeochemistry with implication for ocean acidification along the Northwest African coast by Chaimaa Jamal, Chaimaa Jamal, Ahmed Makaoui, Melissa Chierici, David Cervantes, Adil Chair, Adil Chair, Hasnaa Nait Hammou, Hasnaa Nait Hammou, Mohammed Idrissi, Fatima Zohra Bouthir, Omar Ettahiri, Samia Yousfi, Mouna Latifa Bouamrani

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Support Needs of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma Throughout Their Patient Journey: A Qualitative Study by Almonacid C, Gómez R, Morán I, Muerza I, Pastor M, Garcia-Esparcia P, García E, Soria C, Lázaro E, Querol D

“…The aim of this study is to analyse the needs of patients with COPD and asthma throughout their patient journey.Patients and Methods: To this end, a qualitative and cross-sectional study was conducted based on interviews and focus groups. 28 people took part, including patients, relatives and representatives of patient associations, and they were selected to ensure a diversity of perspectives. The data collected were analyzed by two psychologists with experience in qualitative research, who conducted thematic analysis and made use of data saturation criteria.Results: The results emphasize that patient needs vary according to the stage of the disease. …”
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The role of sustainable land management practices on enhancing ecosystem services in the highlands of Ethiopia by Wondimagegn Mengist, Hamere Yohannes, Abreham Berta Aneseyee, Gebeyehu Abebe, Sileshi Degefa, Meron Tekalign, Mekuria Argaw, Seyoum Leta, Ahmed Hussen, Eyasu Elias, Teshome Soromessa

“…The land-use and land cover (LULC) data of the sample watersheds were prepared using Landsat 5-TM, 7-TM, and Sentinel 2 sensors and processed using Google Earth Engine. …”
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Pustular reaction in adult-onset immunodeficiency due to anti-interferon-gamma autoantibodies by Narachai Julanon, Pojsakorn Danpanichkul, Charoen Choonhakarn, Suteeraporn Chaowattanapanit, Siriluck Anunnatsiri, Ploenchan Chetchotisakd, Salin Kiratikanon, Rujira Rujiwetpongstorn, Napatra Tovanabutra, Siri Chiewchanvit, Romanee Chaiwarith, Phichayut Phinyo, Phichayut Phinyo, Mati Chuamanochan, Mati Chuamanochan

“…Cases with pustular drug eruption and with non-sterile pustules were excluded. Data analysis was performed using both univariable and multivariable statistical methods.ResultsTotal of 64 patients diagnosed with AOID who subsequently developed a pustular reaction were included in the study. …”
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Supporting antiretroviral therapy uptake and adherence: the SUPA research programme and RCT by Rob Horne, Caroline Sabin, Trudie Chalder, Vanessa Cooper, Lucy Campbell, Elizabeth Glendinning, Iris Mosweu, Paul McCrone

“…Owing to the challenges in using MEMS, the number of participants with sufficient data for primary end-point analysis was 112 (CAU, n = 55; CBT, n = 57). …”
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The association between carbon monoxide and blood pressure changes mediated by lipid metabolites in children: from a prospective and nested case-control study by Haofeng Zhang, Xiaofei Wu, Xizhou An, Qin Liu, Ping Qu, Lun Xiao, Shunqing Luo, Lanling Chen, Guang Hao, Xiaohua Liang

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Resilience of Interurban Public Transport and Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Connectivity in Sparsely Populated Regions by Juan Miguel Vega Naranjo, Rafael González-Escobar, Montaña Jiménez-Espada, Jonathan Galeano Vivas

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High Life Study protocol: a cross-sectional investigation of the influence of apartment building design policy on resident health and well-being by Sarah Foster, Clover Maitland, Paula Hooper, Julian Bolleter, Anthony Duckworth-Smith, Billie Giles-Corti, Jonathan Arundel

“…Building architects, developers and local governments will be approached to provide endorsed development plans from which apartment and building design features will be extracted. …”
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EXPRESS METHODS FOR ANALYSING THERMO-ELECTRIC MATERIALS AND CONVERTER CHARACTERISTICS by E. S. Avilov, M. A. Korzhuev, M. A. Kretova

“…As a result, the need for a sharp increase in the labour productivity of researchers working in the thermoelectric (TE) industry has emerged, especially when determining the characteristics of thermoelectric materials and thermoelectric converters, as well as when processing an increased volume of literature data.  The aim of the present work is to develop a set of methods for rapid analysis of the characteristics of thermoelectric materials and thermoelectric converters, allowing the labour productivity of researchers working in the TE industry to be increased.Methods. …”
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Evaluation of Land Suitability for Construction in the Turpan–Hami Region Based on the Integration of the MaxEnt Model and Regional Planning by Guangpeng Zhang, Li Zhang, Alim Samat, Yin Wu, Wa Cao, Kaiyue Luo

“…By synthesizing natural geographic and socioeconomic data, a comprehensive suitability evaluation framework was developed, enabling a multi-temporal analysis of construction land suitability from 2000 to 2023. …”
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Protocol for a systematic review of reviews on training primary care providers in dermoscopy to detect skin cancers by Leo Ng, Louisa G Gordon, Nikki McCaffrey, Jessica Bucholc, Kevin Chai, Ann Livingstone, April Murphy

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A Microscopic Experimental Study on the Dominant Flow Channels of Water Flooding in Ultra-High Water Cut Reservoirs by Chunlei Yu, Min Zhang, Wenbin Chen, Shiming Zhang, Shuoliang Wang

“…The water drive reservoir in Shengli Oilfield has entered a stage of ultra-high water cut development, forming an advantageous flow channel for the water drive, resulting in the inefficient and ineffective circulation of injected water. …”
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Partial rejuvenation of the spermatogonial stem cell niche after gender-affirming hormone therapy in trans women by Emily Delgouffe, Samuel Madureira Silva, Frédéric Chalmel, Wilfried Cools, Camille Raets, Kelly Tilleman, Guy T'Sjoen, Yoni Baert, Ellen Goossens

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Epidemiological and molecular characterization of investigation of Mycoplasma gallisepticum of goose origin in Guangdong (China) by Nan Zhang, Yixin Jia, Weihuo Li, Yangshuo Li, Jingyi Liang, Zhaofeng Yao, Sheng Yuan, Hong Yang, Huanzhong Ding, Yuanyuan Zhou

“…In addition, our research included a comparative genomes analysis of of MG strains from both geese and chickens, and we developed a mgc2 gene typing method. …”
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