Predictive Value of N-Terminal Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide for Short-Term Outcome of Cardioversion in Patients with First-Diagnosed or Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation Presenting... by Antonios Diakantonis, Christos Verras, Sofia Bezati, Vasiliki Bistola, Ioannis Ventoulis, Maria Velliou, Antonios Boultadakis, Ignatios Ikonomidis, John T. Parissis, Effie Polyzogopoulou

“…We investigated the role of N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in predicting both the outcome of AF cardioversion and the risk of AF recurrence or persistence on the 8th (D8) and 30th (D30) day post-cardioversion. <b>Methods</b>: This prospective, observational study evaluated patients with recent-onset AF, managed by either pharmacological (PC) or electrical cardioversion (EC) in the ED. …”
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Abstract 019: Effective Diagnostic Testing For Uncommon Etiologies Of Venous Pulsatile Tinnitus by Sivani Lingam, Aaron Brake, Vince Galate, Robert Turner, Michael G Abraham

“…In this case series, we report 4 cases of pulsatile tinnitus that were successfully treated with endovascular intervention. Methods Retrospective chart review of patients who presented with symptoms of pulsatile tinnitus who were found to have symptoms that resolved on balloon‐occlusion‐testing of various cerebral veins. …”
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A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial on the Efficacy and Safety of Electroacupuncture for Lumbar Disc Herniation with Radiculopathy: Rationale and Study Protocol by Yang Y, Liu L, Yuan L, Liu X, Ding H, Zhou X, Cao Q

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Party-civic activism in Iran: challenges and requirements from 1997 to 2023 by Khalil Sardarnia, Jamil Ghoreyshi

“…This research is significant because a systematic and scientific analysis of the obstacles and challenges confronting political parties can pave the way for practical solutions to enhance their role in political development and the realization of Islamic democratic goals.Methods: Data collection was carried out in two phases: library research and fieldwork. …”
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The Role of Values and Emotions in Accepting Fake Political News in the Post-Truth Era by Amir Mollaee Mozaffari, Ali Ashraf Nazari

“…This study aims to test this hypothesis and identify the key factors that make some outrageous fabrications believable.Methods: Since discourse analysis of post-truths in Iran had not previously been conducted, the first step was to compile a list of Iranian fake news stories that fit the criteria for post-truths. …”
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Registry-based surveillance of paediatric home respiratory support in Switzerland: methodology and initial findings by Sophie Guerin, Christian Bieli, Regula Corbelli, Thomas Ferry, Miriam Giaranna, Matthias Horn, Silvia Miano, Nicolas Regamey, Daniel Trachsel, Sylvain Blanchon

“…This first publication aims to present the SwissPedHRS methodology and describe the current paediatric population with home respiratory support in Switzerland and its evolution from 2001 to 2023. METHODS: Inclusion criteria in the registry are age <18 years, use of home respiratory support for ≥3 months and follow-up in Switzerland. …”
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Abstract 115: Carotid Intraluminal Thrombus Obscuring Underlying Carotid Web: Case Report by Priya Nidamanuri, Chris Miao, Mohamed Doheim, Bishow Mahat, Bharat Pillai, Marcelo Rocha, Diogo Haussen, Raul Nogueira, Alhamza Al‐Bayati

“…Our case describes a patient with right extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) thrombus secondary to later‐diagnosed CaW on close follow‐up imaging. Methods We report a 55‐year‐old African American man with history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia presented with acute onset slurred speech and left facial droop (FP). …”
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Ekonomi politik media : inefisiensi media terkontrol kekuatan politik dalam pemilihan umum by Ersina Shinta Baskara

“…This study uses literature analysis methods from various sources, including previous research, economic and political theory, news, and mass media. …”
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Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine comprehensive nursing interventions on prevention of abdominal distension and constipation after unilateral total knee replacement (中医综合护理预防单... by ZHANG Pan (张盼), KONG Hua (孔华), XING Liang (邢亮)

“…Objective To investigate the effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) comprehensive nursing interventions on prevention of abdominal distension and constipation after unilateral total knee replacement. Methods A total of 120 patients undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty were randomly divided into 2 groups. …”
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Clinical researchers: The relationship between the final degree project and future prospects for developing research tasks in the clinical setting by Julia L. Gutierrez-Arroyo, Alba Loras, Elvira Carbonell, Pia Gallego, Maria Victoria Ibañez, Maria Angeles Marques-Torrejon, Conrado Martinez-Cadenas

“…Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted with 87 medical graduates from Jaume I University of Castellon. …”
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Strategi Komisi Pemilihan Umum Provinsi Sumatera Utara Dalam Meningkatkan Partisipasi Masyarakat Pada Pemilihan Gubernur Sumatera Utara 2018 by Sri Juniarti Hasibuan, Abdul Kadir, Muhammad Husni Thamrin Nasution

“…Community participation at the time of the North Sumatera Governor Election is a very important aspect so that the General Election Commission uses a special strategy to increase public participation in the Gubernur Pemilihan of North Sumatera. …”
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The pattern of state organization in the new constitution of Lithuania: A third way between the presidential and parliamentary systems? by Andreas Hollstein

“…In the conclusion of this part, the author, save employing the theoretical patterns and methods of systemizing the state regime he has first provided in the theoretical section of the work, still tries to answer the question of the work: does the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania, 1992 establish a third way between the parliamentary and presidential democracy? …”
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Les Conflits-postélectoraux en République Démocratique du Congo » de 2006 à 2023 by Fiston Ngwala Mpila, Désiré Bulay Muzuba, Guy Enona Otshudi, Jackson Lunganga Shungu, Thierry Bondjembo Ekolonga, Mélanie Yondo Yongi, Jimmy Mwanga Lubu, Bijoux Wenemofine Folo, Daniel Ngalia Mukoko

“…Cette étude s’appuie sur la méthode dialectique, accompagnée des techniques d’observation et documentaire. …”
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Retour au terrain ! by Bernard Davasse, Dominique Henry, Jean-François Rodriguez

“…The landscape has clearly been presented as a scaled surface, the methodical deciphering of which is adopted in addressing problems and conducting interventions. …”
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The Challenges of Safety Culture: No more risk! by Julija Melnikova

“…</p><p>That is why the implementation of self-governance and self-management methods is the main way of encouraging employees’ self-safety thus reducing the number of accidents at work. …”
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LES VELLEITES DE DESTRUCTION DU RASSEMBLEMENT DEMOCRATIQUE AFRICAIN DE 1949 A 1951 : PROLONGEMENT DE LA LUTTE CONTRE LE COMMUNISME EN AFRIQUE NOIRE, D’APRES LE RAPPORT DAMAS by KOUAKOU Yao Marcel & KOUADIO Yao Clément

“…Les Maîtres d’œuvre de cette politique machiavélique sont les ministres de la France d’outre-mer, Jean Letourneau et Français Mittérand, les gouverneurs généraux ainsi que les gouverneurs des territoires contrôlés par le RDA. Deux grandes méthodes sont envisagées : la voie pacifique et la répression. …”
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