Nature of adverse events with opioids in hospitalised patients: a post-hoc analysis of three patient record review studies by Martine de Bruijne, Cordula Wagner, Maaike Langelaan, Joanna Ewa Klopotowska, Irene Jongerden, Bernadette Clara Francisca Maria Schutijser, Marco Moesker

“…This hampers our understanding of risks related to opioid use during hospitalisation and when designing interventions. Therefore, we provided a description of the nature of ORADEs.Design A post-hoc analysis of data collected during three retrospective patient record review studies (in 2008, 2011/2012 and 2015/2016).Setting The three record review studies were conducted in 32 Dutch hospitals.Participants A total of 10 917 patient records were assessed by trained nurses and physicians.Outcome measures Per identified ORADE, we described preventability, type of medication error, attributable factors and type of opioids involved. …”
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Brain Functional Connectivity Significantly Improves After Surgical Eradication of Porto-Systemic Shunting in Pediatric Patients by Gianvincenzo Sparacia, Giuseppe Parla, Roberto Miraglia, Jean de Ville de Goyet

“…Results: As a result of the cancelation of PSS, rest-fMRI connectomics revealed a statistically significant (<i>p</i> < 0.05 family-wise error) improvement in global brain functional connectivity in both groups following each surgical procedure. …”
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A Performance Forecasting Model for Optimizing CDF-Funded Construction Projects in the Copperbelt Province, Zambia by Peter Kakoma, Penjani Hopkins Nyimbili, Moffat Tembo, Erastus Misheng’u Mwanaumo

“…It achieved strong predictive accuracy, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.92 and a root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.09. These results demonstrate the model’s utility as a decision-support tool for local authorities and urban planners, enabling early detection of underperformance and facilitating proactive interventions. …”
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Unraveling Patient Safety Culture Trends in U.S. Hospital Settings: A Yearly Retrospective Analysis by Hassan Alabdullah, Waldemar Karwowski

“…The findings highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and tailored interventions to improve PSC. Promoting a “Just Culture” that prioritizes learning from errors is critical for advancing patient safety in healthcare settings, and enhancing reporting systems is required.…”
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Comparing Virtual Reality and Robotic Training Effects on Balance Ability and Confidence in Older Adults by Oluwasola Okhuoya, Lara A. Thompson

“…Thus, balance training interventions that improve balance ability and reduce the risk of falls are of critical importance. …”
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Complex modulation of fingertip forces during precision grasp and lift after theta burst stimulation over the dorsal premotor cortex by Drljačić Dragana, Pajić Sanja, Nedeljković Aleksandar, Milanović Slađan D., Ilić Tihomir V.

“…Precision grasp and lift were assessed by instrumented device, recording grip (G) and load (L) forces, during three manipulation tasks (ramp-and-hold, oscillation force producing and simple lifting tasks), with each hand separately, before and after interventions. Results. We observed the improvement of task performance related to constant error (CE) in oscillation task with the dominant hand (DH) after the iTBS (p = 0.009). …”
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Analysis of the most influential factors affecting outcomes of lung transplant recipients: a multivariate prediction model based on UNOS Data by Reza Safdari, Marsa Gholamzadeh, Hamidreza Abtahi, Mehrnaz Asadi Gharabaghi

“…Additionally, the RF model exhibited the lowest error values, indicating its superior precision compared with other regression models. …”
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Influence of Tear Film Condition in Keratoconus on the Results of Topographic and Tomographic Methods of Corneal Examination. Review by A. Yu. Slonimsky, V. V. Averich, T. S. Mitichkina

“…Modern methods of corneal visualization (Placido disk keratotopographs, Schimpflug tomographs) play a key role in the diagnosis of various pathological conditions of the cornea, as well as in the planning of surgical interventions. However, despite the accuracy of these devices, there are potential risks of high measurement error associated with destabilization of the precorneal tear film and the presence of signs of dry eye syndrome. …”
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Personalized targeted memory reactivation enhances consolidation of challenging memories via slow wave and spindle dynamics by Gi-Hwan Shin, Young-Seok Kweon, Seungwon Oh, Seong-Whan Lee

“…These findings provide novel insights into sleep-dependent memory consolidation and support personalized TMR interventions to optimize learning outcomes.…”
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The effect of factors on carbon dioxide emissions in revolution 6.0 in Taiwan: new evidence from VECM methodology by Vu Ngoc Xuan

“…The study uncovers significant findings by utilizing time-series data from 1990 to 2023 and employing advanced econometric methodologies, including the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) and cointegration analysis. …”
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Performance prediction using educational data mining techniques: a comparative study by Yaosheng Lou, Kimberly F. Colvin

“…The results indicated that generalized linear regression consistently outperformed decision tree and random forest regression in terms of both predictive accuracy and error. Additionally, this study examined the capacity of these methods to identify important predictors. …”
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EFFECTS OF AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA: A CO -INTEGRATION ANALYSIS (1980-2019) by Ahmed Olugbenga BUSARI, Adetunji Lawrence KEHINDE, Abolupe Oluyemi AYANBOYE

“…Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Augmented Dickey-Fuller statistics, Johansen’s co-integration method, and vector error correction mechanism (VECM). The results of the time series analysis revealed that the first difference of the variables is stationary and co-integrated. …”
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The Problem of Hate Speech: Beliefs of Chilean Students About Hate Speech with an Emphasis on Gender Perspectives by Jesús Marolla-Gajardo, María del Consuelo Díez-Bedmar

“…Using a quantitative methodology with a representative sample (<i>n</i> = 998) and robust statistical reliability (99% confidence, and 4% margin of error), the research highlights the intersection of hate speech and teacher training. …”
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Comparing immobilisation devices in gynaecological external beam radiotherapy: improving inter‐fraction reproducibility of pelvic tilt by Shimon Prasad, Linda J. Bell, Benjamin Zwan, Florence Ko, Tayla Blackwell, Kevin Connell, Cameron Stanton, Meegan Shepherd, John Atyeo, Mark Stevens, Marita Morgia

“…The Butterfly Board had a slightly higher variance both for patient‐to‐patient (standard deviation of the systematic error) and day‐to‐day error (standard deviation of the random error). …”
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Normative data for neck muscles endurance in healthy Saudi males: foundations for precision health by Ahmad H. Alghadir, Hamayun Zafar, Talal Alghadir, Faisal Alghadir, Amir Iqbal

“…Results: The standard error of measurement (SEM) and minimal detectable change (MDC) for neck flexor muscle endurance were 16.54 seconds and 45.84 seconds, respectively. …”
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Facilitating comprehensive child health monitoring within REDCap - an open-source code for real-time Z-score assessments by Priyanka Mendon, Michael Witsch, Marianne Becker, Aurélie Adamski, Michel Vaillant

“…However, manual calculations of Z-scores are time-consuming and error-prone, impeding timely interventions for at-risk children. …”
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Validation and assessment of the arabic psychological first aid scale among physicians, nurses, and counselors in Jordan by Basma Eid Alshareef, Othman A. Alfuqaha, Ibraheem B. Maali, Khaled Amer

“…The Arabic version of PFA helps all HCPs in Arab countries to assess, apply, and implement PFA interventions.…”
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Contextual and placebo effects of suboccipital myofascial release: evaluating its influence on pain threshold, cervical range of motion, and proprioception by Ertuğrul Safran, Yaren Kaya

“…However, its specific therapeutic effects remain unclear, especially when compared to sham interventions, raising questions about the roles of contextual and placebo influences. …”
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Psychosocial correlates of parents' willingness to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. by Hyunmin Yu, Stephen Bonett, Ufuoma Oyiborhoro, Subhash Aryal, Andrew Kim, Melanie L Kornides, John B Jemmott, Karen Glanz, Antonia M Villarruel, José A Bauermeister

“…<h4>Results</h4>Our model demonstrated good fit (χ2 = 907.37, df = 419, p<0.001; comparative fit index [CFI] = 0.951; non-normed fit index [NNFI] = 0.946; root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = 0.034 with 95% CI = 0.030-0.038). …”
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Implementation of Medication-Related Technology and Its Impact on Pharmacy Workflow: Real-World Evidence Usability Study by Wei-Ning Yu, Yih-Dih Cheng, Yu-Chi Hou, Yow-Wen Hsieh

“… BackgroundMedication errors constitute a major contributor to patient harm, driving up health care costs and representing a preventable cause of medical incidents. …”
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