Evaluation of a Bayesian Belief Network tool for translating science and informing policy: the case of antibiotic misuse in Tanzania by Miss Madeleine Clarkson, Dr Katherine L Keenan, Dr Edward Lavender, Prof Stephen E Mshana, Dr Martha F Mushi, Prof Matthew TG Holden, Dr V Anne Smith

“…To assess BNNs’ capacity to live up to this promise, we make a previously derived BBN for antibiotic misuse into a web-based interactive tool and evaluated it with non-specialists. Methods: A BBN of determinants of antibiotic misuse in Tanzanian urinary tract infection patients was incorporated into a web-based application, which included an interactive tool plus other relevant information, such as educational materials. …”
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Direct Healthcare Cost of Fracture-related Infection Treatment by Nike Walter, MD, Ines Neubauer, MD, Susanne Baertl, MD, Volker Alt, MD, Markus Rupp, MD

“…These findings emphasize the need for effective preventive measures and efficient management protocols to reduce the incidence and financial impact of FRIs. …”
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Development of scalable coastal and offshore kelp farming for marine biomass production by Michael Stekoll, Scott Lindell, Clifford A. Goudey, Hauke L. Kite‐Powell, David Bailey, Kendall Barbery, Loretta Roberson, Tamsen Peeples, Nicholas Mangini, Alf Pryor, Alexandra Meyer, Charles Yarish

“…There were three major aspects of the research: (1) optimize nursery production and seeding lines for outplanting; (2) design an economical, modular outplanting structure; and (3) develop methods to efficiently harvest the product. Farm designs were based on catenary structures and the use of spreader bars with variable spacing of grow‐lines and line types. …”
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A comparison of stone-based and diamond strip approaches for adjusting proximal contact tightness in zirconia and PFM crowns by Daniel S. Kim, Soo-Yeon Yoo, Jang-Hyun Kim, Dong-Ju Shin, Ji-Man Park

“…This study aimed to determine whether a conventional stone-based approach or a newly introduced diamond strip resulted in more efficient and predictable proximal contact adjustment in zirconia (Zr) and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns, as well as to assess whether clinician experience affects the outcome. …”
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Mapping stakeholders, services, data, and the information system for adolescent health in the West Bank by Aisha Shalash, Maysaa Nemer, Niveen Abu-Rmeileh, Mohammad Kittaneh, Dervla Kelly, Khalifa Elmusharaf

“…Methods This study utilized a comprehensive landscape analysis to assess adolescent health services in the West Bank. …”
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The level of hand hygiene compliance by operating room personnel of ‎Educational Hospitals in Hamadan University of Medical Science by Mitra Zandiyeh, Seyed Reza Borzo

“…Hand hygiene is well known as the most efficient, cost benefit and simplest ‎technique for decreasing these infections. …”
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Locomotive Syndrome Digital Therapeutics Provided via a Smartphone App: Protocol for a Single-Group Trial by Tatsuru Sonobe, Yoshihiro Matsumoto

“…MethodsWe conducted a multicenter, prospective, longitudinal, nonrandomized, single-group study of Japanese adults aged ≥40 years who were eligible for LS checks. …”
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Linking pathogenic microbiota with farm-level application of organic resources to crop, livestock and human health: A One-Health perspective by Tauro Tonny, Ruvimbo Kaliyati Joyce, Kadzviti Faith, Nyamasoka-Magonziwa Blessing, Matyanga Celia, Macheka Lesley, Tumbure Akinson, Hove Tawanda, Mtambanengwe Florence, Mapfumo Paul

“…Further research could investigate how optimization of economic handling methods may affect fertilizer value of organic materials and survival/presence of potentially pathogenic microorganisms.…”
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N-succinyl-chitosan as ecofriendly pesticide carriers: Nano encapsulation and synergistic antifungal effect on 4-hydroxyphenyl-2-propenyl-1-one derivatives based on chalcone struct... by Zhi Xia, Qing Zhou, Yu Zhang, Tao Zhang, Wei Xue

“…Therefore, it is of great significance for the sustainable and healthy development of the pesticide industry to develop efficient and ecofriendly new chemical pesticide products and formulations. …”
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Comparison of ultra-ultrabrief and ultrabrief pulse widths in right unilateral electroconvulsive therapy: A randomized trial by Jana Žaludová Heidingerová, Jakub Albrecht, Martin Anders, Daniel Divácký, Gabriela Jirečková, Thai Le Hong, Tadeáš Mareš, Václav Čapek, Harold A. Sackeim, Jozef Buday

“…Conclusions: Ultra-ultrabrief stimulation with a 0.15 ms pulse width is more efficient in seizure induction than a 0.30 ms pulse width. …”
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Vaccine sero-monitoring and sero-surveillance of Peste des petits ruminants in small ruminants in West Gojjam zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia by Mesafint Mandefro, Saddam Mohammed Ibrahim, Demeke Sibhatu, Nebiyou Kassa, Kemal Emiyu, Kebede Debebe, Bereket Dessalegn, Mastewal Birhan, Molalegne Bitew

“…BackgroundPeste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an acute or subacute, highly contagious, and economically important, transboundary disease of small ruminants caused by Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV).ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to determine the seroconversion rate in PPR vaccinated flock of sheep (Sekela district) and the seroprevalence of PPRV in unvaccinated flocks of sheep and goats (Yilmanadensa district).MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2022 in two selected districts of West Gojjam zone, Ethiopia. …”
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Pupillary response test as a potential early diagnosis biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease by Robert Shen, Yuda Turana, Yvonne Suzy Handajani, Nelly Tina Widjaja, Nova Eka Budiyanta, Reiner Adi Putra Sumarta, Celine Gabriella Wahyudi, Hans Timothy Wijaya, Jimmy Fransisco Abadinta Barus, Linda Suryakusuma, Poppy Kristina Sasmita, Tara Puspitarini Sani

“…Methods A cross-sectional study on pupillary response parameters was conducted, with comparative and correlation-analytical tests between pupillary response and the Mini-Mental State Examination cognitive score. …”
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Assessing artificial intelligence enabled liquid‐based cytology for triaging HPV‐positive women: a population‐based cross‐sectional study by Peng Xue, Hai‐Miao Xu, Hong‐Ping Tang, Wen‐Qing Wu, Samuel Seery, Xiao Han, Hu Ye, Yu Jiang, You‐Lin Qiao

“…Further investigations are needed to determine triaging performance through prospective designs.…”
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Electrocardiographic parameter profiles for differentiating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy stages by Naomi Hirota, Shinya Suzuki, Takuto Arita, Naoharu Yagi, Mikio Kishi, Hiroaki Semba, Hiroto Kano, Shunsuke Matsuno, Yuko Kato, Takayuki Otsuka, Junji Yajima, Tokuhisa Uejima, Yuji Oikawa, Takeshi Yamashita

“…For HCM subtypes, the top 10 ECG parameters yield predictive performance similar to the full parameter set, supporting efficient approaches for AI‐based diagnostic models.…”
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Frog Skin Peptides Hylin-a1, AR-23, and RV-23: Promising Tools Against Carbapenem-Resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Infections by Annalisa Chianese, Annalisa Ambrosino, Rosa Giugliano, Francesca Palma, Preetu Parimal, Marina Acunzo, Alessandra Monti, Nunzianna Doti, Carla Zannella, Massimiliano Galdiero, Anna De Filippis

“…A microdilution assay evaluated the antibacterial effect, determining the peptides’ minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). …”
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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment as a predictor model for post-operative delirium in older adults undergoing major non-cardiac elective surgery by Anastasia Asylia Dinakrisma, Kuntjoro Harimurti, Rudyanto Sedono, Ikhwan Rinaldi, Nina Kemala Sari, Pradana Soewondo, Hamzah Shatri, Sukamto Koesnoe

“…Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and perioperative risk stratification of older adults are needed as an initial prevention strategy as well as an efficient and applicable prognosis predictor model.ObjectivesThis study aims to determine the incidence of post-operative delirium and develop a prediction model for delirium in older adults after major non-cardiac elective surgery based on predictor factors.MethodsThis research is a retrospective cohort study using secondary data from medical records of older adult inpatients who underwent major elective non-cardiac surgery at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital between January 2020 and March 2023. …”
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Gut Microbiome Diversity and Uric Acid in Serum and Urine by Cecilie Ness, Dmitri Svistounov, Marit D. Solbu, Natalia Petrenya, Neoma Boardman, Kirsti Ytrehus, Trond G. Jenssen, Andrew Holmes, Stephen J. Simpson, Svetlana N. Zykova

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 53 adults with normal or elevated SUA and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) range from 37 to 124 ml/min per 1.73 m2. …”
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Genomic insights of predominant international high-risk clone ST2 Acinetobacter baumannii isolates in Saudi Arabia by Thamer M. Brek, Abdulrahman A. Muhajir, Khalil K. Alkuwaity, Moayad A. Haddad, Elaf M. Alattas, Zaki M. Eisa, Majid S. Al-Thaqafy, Ahmed M. Albarraq, Ibrahim A. Al-Zahrani

“…Objectives: Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), particularly the globally prevalent ST2 clone, poses significant threats in the Gulf Cooperation Council region through extensive drug resistance, high virulence, and efficient gene transfer. This study investigates the epidemiological and genomic characteristics of CRAB in the Jazan region, using whole genome sequencing to understand its transmission and genetic determinants. …”
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School nutrition programs in Dubai: a landscape analysis by Reem AlGurg, Reem AlGurg, Nour Abu Mahfouz, Farah Otaki, Farah Otaki, Agnes Paulus, Agnes Paulus, Amar Hassan Khamis, Mohamad Alameddine

“…This highlights the importance of capturing an inside perspective about the specificities of the SNPs in order to ensure their effective, efficient, and equitable implementation across schools, irrespective of whether they are public or private.ObjectiveThe overall purpose of this study was to develop insight into SNPs in Dubai, and to investigate the difference in characteristics of those SNPs, between the public and private sectors.MethodsThis study relied on a quantitative tailor-made survey. …”
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Study protocol of the HessenKohorte2042: a prospective, longitudinal cohort study characterising quality of life in people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers using a bio... by Lars Timmermann, Heidrun Golla, Christiane Woopen, Petra Ina Pfefferle, Urs M Nater, David José Pedrosa, Urs Kleinholdermann, Franziska Thieken, Marina Christine Ruppert-Junck, Marlena van Munster, Anna Julia Pedrosa, Johanne Stümpel, Vincent Hammes, Björn Schmitz-Luhn, Anna Storms, Nadine Skoluda

“…Furthermore, holistic approaches that consider bio-psycho-social determinants are rare. In the worst cases, these gaps can lead to suboptimal care and therefore unmet needs for patients and their caregivers, resulting in unnecessary symptom burden and increased healthcare costs for society.Methods and analysis This prospective, longitudinal study will follow 1000 PwPD along with their caregivers for 20 years, with up to 40 semi-annual assessments. …”
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