The Choice of Treatment Tactics in Patients with Severe Acute Pancreatitis Taking Into Account the Factor of Intra-Abdominal Hypertension by B. M. Belik, G. M. Chirkinyan, R. S. Tenchurin, Z. A. Abduragimov, D. V. Mareyev, A. R. Dadayan, M. A. Oskanyan, A. R. Sapraliyev

“…Monitoring of intra-abdominal pressure and APACHE II scale indices in conjunction with standard clinical and laboratory parameters allows patients to be clearly stratified according to the severity of acute pancreatitis, which helps optimize the choice of treatment tactics, including methods and timing of surgery, as well as the use of a set of effective therapeutic measures aimed at eliminating intra-abdominal hypertension.…”
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Leveraging ChatGPT to Produce Patient Education Materials for Common Hand Conditions by George Abdelmalek, MD, Harjot Uppal, MBA, Daniel Garcia, BS, Joseph Farshchian, MD, Arash Emami, MD, Andrew McGinniss, MD

“…Conclusions: ChatGPT 4.0 is a more effective tool than ChatGPT 3.5 for generating PEMs at a sixth-grade reading level for common hand conditions. …”
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Factors affecting the patency and complications of peripheral intravenous catheters in newborns by Ju-Huei Tseng, Ying-Fang Elaine Chen, Sun-Peng Chang, Hsiao-Chin Wang, Yung-Ting Kuo

“…The variables included gestational age, age and body weight at PIC insertion, insertion site, methods to maintain PIC patency (continuous intravenous drip [CIVD] versus intermittent flushing), fluid infusion rate and osmolarity, and ampicillin and cefotaxime concentrations. The effects of these variables on PIC complications and lifespan were assessed using binary logistic regression analysis and a general linear model, respectively. …”
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Retrospective study of treatment outcomes and complications of cyclocryotherapy in 58 glaucoma-affected dogs from 2018 to 2023 by Chatrawee Tuaktaew, Natthanet Sritrakoon, Winyu Karntip, Nuanwan Rujirekasuwan, Nuttatida Nimitchaiyapong, Burin Nimsuphan

“…Conclusion: Cyclocryotherapy effectively manages canine glaucoma, significantly reducing IOP and medication dependence while preserving vision in most cases. …”
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Synthesis and Evaluation of Cytotoxic Activity of RuCp(II) Complexes Bearing (Iso)nicotinic Acid Based Ligands by Bárbara Marques, Diogo M. Engrácia, João Franco Machado, Jaime A. S. Coelho, Filipa Mendes, Tânia S. Morais

“…Methods: Building on the auspicious results obtained for [Ru(η⁵-C₅H₅)(PPh₃)(bipy)][CF₃SO₃] (TM34), our focus has shifted to examining the effects of incorporating bioactive ligands into the TM34 framework, particularly within the cyclopentadienyl ring. …”
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Establishing large mammal population trends from heterogeneous count data by R. Pradel, P.‐C. Renaud, O. Pays, P. Scholte, J. O. Ogutu, F. Hibert, N. Casajus, F. Mialhe, H. Fritz

“…Abstract Monitoring population trends is pivotal to effective wildlife conservation and management. However, wildlife managers often face many challenges when analyzing time series of census data due to heterogeneities in sampling methodology, strategy, or frequency. …”
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Regional-scale soil carbon predictions can be enhanced by transferring global-scale soil–environment relationships by Lei Zhang, Lin Yang, Yuxin Ma, A-Xing Zhu, Ren Wei, Jie Liu, Mogens H. Greve, Chenghu Zhou

“…Based on large amount of environmental covariate data and 106,167 soil samples across the globe, we verify our hypothesis of the effectiveness of this 'global-to-regional' modelling strategy. …”
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On the measurement of microclimate by Ilya M. D. Maclean, James P. Duffy, Stef Haesen, Sanne Govaert, Pieter De Frenne, Thomas Vanneste, Jonathan Lenoir, Jonas J. Lembrechts, Marcus W. Rhodes, Koenraad Van Meerbeek

“…We urge researchers interested in microclimates and their effects to pay greater heed to the physics of heat exchange when attempting to measure microclimate temperatures and to understand the trade‐offs that exist in doing so.…”
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‘It was a joint plan we worked out together’. How the I-WOTCH programme enabled people with chronic non-malignant pain to taper their opioids: a process evaluation by Martin Underwood, Kate Seers, Charles Abraham, Harbinder Kaur Sandhu, Vivien P Nichols, Sam Eldabe, Alleyne Sharisse, Balasubramanian Shyam, Betteley Lauren, Booth Katie, Carnes Dawn, D Furlan Andrea, Haywood Kirstie, Iglesias Urrutia C Paola, Lall Ranjit, Manca Andrea, Mistry Dipesh, Noyes Jennifer, Rahman Anisur, Shaw Jane, KY Tang Nicole, Taylor Stephanie, Tysall Colin, Underwood Martin, J Withers Emma

“…It provided people with a forum in which to learn about the current thinking about opioid usage and its effects. It also gave them examples of how feasible or personally relevant coming off opioids might be.Conclusion The process evaluation data showed that the I-WOTCH intervention was well delivered, well received and useful for most interviewees. …”
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Maternal transfer and sex-differences in brain bioaccumulation for Northern bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus) exposed to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances by Kenneth N. Kikanme, Adcharee Karnjanapiboonwong, Rameshkumar Angappan, Nicole M. Dennis, Farzana Hossain, Jamie G. Suski, Christopher J. Salice, Todd A. Anderson

“…Research has revealed that exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of PFAS can reduce reproductive success and have immunological effects in laboratory animals, including birds. Further, PFAS can be passed down from parents to offspring, posing a threat to sensitive life stages. …”
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Experience-based co-design of an active case finding service for colorectal cancer in community pharmacies: findings from a focused ethnography by Naseeb Ezaydi, Daniel Hind, Atique Arif, Ian Kellar, Rachel Matthews, Dana Marbu, Claire Thomas, Matthew Kurien, DETECT-CRC Co-design group

“…Four co-design workshops were conducted over five months, bringing together pharmacists, general practitioners (GP), patients and community members. …”
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SURGICAL TREATMENT OF CHEST INJURIES WITH COMBINED TRAUMA AND POLYTRAUMA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE STRUCTURE AND COMPONENTS OF THE THORACIC INTERVENTION PHASE (MESSAGE ONE) by Serhii I. Panasenko, Serhii O. Guriev, Volodymyr V. Nehoduiko, Nizar R. Kerbazh

“…Chest injuries make up 8-10% in the general structure of trauma, where the combined blunt chest trauma takes the leading position and belongs to the category of severe injuries, being often one of the main causes of death. …”
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CT colonography: revisited after 30 years by Mehdi Cadi, Charles André Cuenod, Philippe A. Grenier, Aurélien Saltel, Mohamed Abdulbaki, Gilles Manceau, Mehdi Karoui

“…Abstract Computed tomography colonography (CTC), also known as virtual colonoscopy, is a well-tolerated, minimally invasive and effective procedure. Used for over two decades and supported by extensive studies and meta-analyses, CTC has demonstrated performance comparable to that of optical colonoscopy (OC). …”
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Age-related determinants of the metabolic syndrome in women of reproductive age of the main ethnic groups of the Baikal Region by L. V. Belenkaia, L. V. Suturina, M. A. Darenskaya, A. V. Atalyan, L. M. Lazareva, Ia. G. Nadelyaeva, N. I. Babaeva, L. F. Sholokhov, L. I. Kolesnikova

“…The study included women of reproductive age of the Russian and Buryat ethnic groups (n = 1231). We carried out general clinical examination, studied glycemia levels and lipid metabolism indicators. …”
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GEM-CRAP: a fusion architecture for focal seizure detection by Jianwei Shi, Yuanyuan Zhang, Ziang Song, Hang Xu, Yanfeng Yang, Lei Jin, Hengxin Dong, Zhaoying Li, Penghu Wei, Yongzhi Shan, Guoguang Zhao

“…Current machine-learning and deep-learning models often perform well on public datasets when classifying generalized seizures with prominent features. However, their performance was less effective in detecting brief, localized seizures. …”
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Force majeure impact on citizen science: Perspective from an EU funded project [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Huma Shah, J. Vallverdu, M. Pocs, Tiberius Ignat, M. Hinsenkamp, Maayan Zhitomirsky-geffet

“…The acquisition of practical skills by these individuals enabled investigations of websites they visited and apps they used to record third-party cookies or third-party requests for personal data. Conclusions The effective reorganisation of CSI-COP activities to online, then hybrid once COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, ensured the expected deliverables were produced. …”
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Ecological space delineation and security analysis in the hilly areas of chongqing, China by Wenyou Han, Wenyou Han, Jie Lei, Jie Lei, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Runxia Gao, Runxia Gao, Jinglian Tian, Jinglian Tian, Jinhong Wang, Jinhong Wang

“…These findings lay the foundation for implementing scientifically effective management strategies in the study area, provide valuable insights for optimizing the national land use pattern in the hilly and mountainous areas of Southwest China, and assist management authorities in optimizing the spatial pattern of land.…”
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Flood-Hazard Assessment in the Messapios River Catchment (Central Evia Island, Greece) by Integrating GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis and Analytic Hierarchy Process by Vasileios Mazarakis, Konstantinos Tsanakas, Noam Greenbaum, Dimitrios-Vasileios Batzakis, Alessia Sorrentino, Ioannis Tsodoulos, Kanella Valkanou, Efthimios Karymbalis

“…MCDA proved to be an effective and reliable approach for assessing and mapping flood-hazard distribution in the Messapios River catchment. …”
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Monitoring and Comparative Analysis of NO₂ and HCHO in Shanghai Using Dual-Azimuth Scanning MAX-DOAS and TROPOMI by Hongmei Ren, Ang Li, Zhaokun Hu, Nannan Shao, Xinyan Yang, Hairong Zhang, Jiangman Xu, Jinji Ma

“…Dual-azimuth scanning revealed a generally consistent trend in gas concentrations (r > 0.95), but concentrations at 90° were higher than those at 0°, especially near the surface. …”
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A clinical case of treatment of deformity of the fourth ray of the hand in a teenager with brachymetacarpy by A. V. Shmel'kov, N. E. Likholatov, O. D. Bagdulina, D. D. Sedenkova

“…Currently, there are no generally accepted indications for surgical treatment of this pathology and no unified approach to selecting a surgical technique. …”
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