Vector-Borne Agents in Species of Silky Anteater (<i>Cyclopes</i> Gray, 1821) from South America by Pedro Henrique Cotrin Rodrigues, João Paulo Soares Alves, Flávia Regina Miranda, Cesar Rojano, Júlia Angélica Gonçalves Silveira

“…In addition, infections caused by hemopathogens can have adverse effects on host health, contributing to population declines in susceptible species. …”
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Exploring BiomedCLIP’s Capabilities in Medical Image Analysis: A Focus on Scoliosis Detection and Severity Assessment by Bartosz Polis, Agnieszka Zawadzka-Fabijan, Robert Fabijan, Róża Kosińska, Emilia Nowosławska, Artur Fabijan

“…This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of BiomedCLIP in detecting and classifying scoliosis types (single-curve and double-curve) and in assessing scoliosis severity. …”
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Microbial communities of urban soils in the Norilsk agglomeration by Maria V. Korneykova, Natalia V. Saltan, Ekaterina V. Kozlova, Maria N. Vasileva, Polina D. Davydova, Egor D. Berezhnoi

“…The identified patterns suggest that urban green infrastructure can form niches for the microorganisms that can effectively perform ecological functions despite stressful conditions. …”
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ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Which Provides Better Information on Bladder Cancer? by Ahmed Alasker, Nada Alshathri, Seham Alsalamah, Nura Almansour, Faris Alsalamah, Mohammad Alghafees, Mohammad AlKhamees, Bader Alsaikhan

“…This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of LLMs in educating the public about bladder cancer. …”
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Deep Learning in Glaucoma Detection and Progression Prediction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Xiao Chun Ling, Henry Shen-Lih Chen, Po-Han Yeh, Yu-Chun Cheng, Chu-Yen Huang, Su-Chin Shen, Yung-Sung Lee

“…In predicting glaucoma progression, DL models generally showed less robust performance, with pooled sensitivities and specificities ranging lower than in diagnostic tasks. …”
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How Long Do Microorganisms Survive and Persist in Food? A Systematic Review by Eric S. Donkor, Famous K. Sosah, Alex Odoom, Bernard T. Odai, Angela Parry-Hanson Kunadu

“…Understanding the survival and persistence of these microorganisms in various food matrices is crucial for developing effective control strategies. This systematic review aims to address the current knowledge gaps related to the duration of survival and persistence of microbial pathogens in food, as well as the impact of external environmental conditions on their viability. …”
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Risk scores identifying elderly inpatients at risk of 30-day unplanned readmission and accident and emergency department visit: a systematic review by Camille Schwab, Patrick Hindlet, Brigitte Sabatier, Christine Fernandez, Virginie Korb-Savoldelli

“…Our search was restricted to original studies, between 1966 and 2018.Eligibility criteria Original studies, which internally or externally validated the clinical scores of hospital readmissions in elderly inpatients.Data extraction and synthesis A data extraction grid based on Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology and Transparent reporting of a multivariable prediction model for individual prognosis or diagnosis statements was developed and completed by two reviewers to collect general data. The same process was used to extract metrological data of the selected scores.Quality assessment of the included studies Assessment of the quality and risk of bias in individual studies was performed by two reviewers, using the validated Effective Public Health Practice Project quality assessment tool.Participants Elderly inpatients discharged to home from hospital or returning home after an accident and emergency department visit.Results A total of 12 studies and five different scores were included in the review. …”
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Barriers and facilitators of habit building for long-term adherence to antihypertensive therapy among people with hypertensive disorders in Los Angeles, California: a qualitative s... by Michelle Morales, Joseph E Ebinger, Sebastian Linnemayr, Ishita Ghai, Denisse Barajas, Rocío Vallejo, Alina Palimaru

“…Interestingly, experiencing medication side effects was identified as a possible barrier and a possible facilitator of habit formation. …”
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Multivariate statistical and hydrogeochemical analysis of seasonal groundwater quality variations in coastal villages of Trivandrum district, south India by V. Stephen Pitchaimani, R. J. Jerin Joe, G. Shyamala, G. Manjula, B. Hemalatha, M. Dinesh Babu, S. Shenbaga Ezhil, Gobinath Ravindran

“…These findings highlight the need for sustainable groundwater management strategies in coastal communities. Effective measures, including pollution mitigation, sustainable agricultural practice, proper waste management, and preservation of freshwater ecosystems, are essential for ensuring the sustainability of groundwater resources.…”
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Laser Cutting of Titanium Alloy Plates: A Review of Processing, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties by Ya Zhang, Chunyu Wang, Wentao Xu, Xianfeng Zhang, Kerong Ren, Shuai Wang, Qing Hua

“…Hence, the established analytical solution model and three-dimensional finite element model can effectively predict the temperature distribution and residual stress during the cutting process. …”
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The Relationship of Youth Family Values with Hedonism and Eudemonia by I. V. Anoshkin, O. A. Sychev

“…In order to enhance the effectiveness of such psychological and pedagogical support, one should take into account the hedonic tendencies of young people, revealing the importance of family formation in the context of personal happiness.…”
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A Literature Review of Adhesive Systems in Dentistry: Key Components and Their Clinical Applications by Rim Bourgi, Naji Kharouf, Carlos Enrique Cuevas-Suárez, Monika Lukomska-Szymanska, Youssef Haikel, Louis Hardan

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Dietary Tryptophan Requirement of Juvenile Hybrid Grouper (<i>Epinephelus fuscoguttatus</i>♀ <i>× E. lanceolatus</i>♂) by Jiaxian Chen, Xiaohui Dong, Qihui Yang, Shuyan Chi, Shuang Zhang, Beiping Tan, Junming Deng

“…A 10-week feeding study was conducted to examine the effects of dietary tryptophan (Trp) levels on the growth performance and protein metabolism of hybrid grouper (<i>Epinephelus fuscoguttatus</i>♀ × <i>E. lanceolatus</i>♂) with the aim of determining the optimal Trp requirement. …”
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Further validating of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (Dass-21) in Chinese adolescents: factor structure and measurement invariance by Jie Luo, Guohui Xian, Chengkui Yao, Jie Jin, Jianhua Zhao, Xi Song, Jie Gong

“…Conclusion The DASS-21 is an effective tool designed for young people, used to measure common mental health statuses—such as anxiety, depression, and stress—and the general distress factor among Chinese adolescents.…”
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Study of Surgical Costs Associated With Tibiotalar Fusion by Kade Wagers MK, Chong Zhang MS, Angela Presson PhD, Devon Nixon MD

“…Conclusion: Enhancing cost-effectiveness of orthopaedic care remains an important objective. …”
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Concerns About Contraception and Future Fertility: Prevalence Among Young Individuals and Its Impact on Contraceptive Use and Reproductive Health by Naheed Akhtar, Sabiha Qamar Javed, Tooba Adil, Falaq Shahid, Fiza Rehman, Maryam Arif

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Explainable AI-driven assessment of hydro climatic interactions shaping river discharge dynamics in a monsoonal basin by Prashant Parasar, Akhouri Pramod Krishna

“…Abstract Accurate river discharge forecasting is essential for effective water resource management, particularly in regions prone to monsoonal variability and extreme weather events. …”
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Preliminary report of improved sleep quality in patients with dry eye disease after initiation of topical therapy by Ayaki M, Toda I, Tachi N, Negishi K, Tsubota K

“…This study evaluated sleep quality in patients with DED using a questionnaire-based survey before and after topical eyedrop treatment. The effectiveness of sleep and ophthalmic services in assisting with sleep problems in patients with eye disease was also assessed.Methods: Seventy-one consecutive patients with DED visiting eight general eye clinics in various locations answered a questionnaire containing the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. …”
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Factors Associated with Medication Adherence in Elderly Individuals with Tuberculosis: A Qualitative Study by Somayeh Hassani, Farahnaz Mohammadi Shahboulagi, Mahshid Foroughan, Seyed Alireza Nadji, Payam Tabarsi, Gholamreza Ghaedamini Harouni

“…Therefore, society, policymakers, and healthcare providers should scrutinize the factors affecting medication adherence in this group of patients to plan and implement more effective interventions.…”
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Identifying sustainable lifestyle strategies for maintaining good glycemic control: a validation of qualitative findings by Susan C Weller, Benjamin N Vickers

“…Introduction Diabetes self-care practices are less effective outside of controlled research settings, and almost half of patients do not achieve good glycemic control. …”
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