Conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug use by race/ethnicity and factors associated with initiating biologics in Malaysian patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Suad Mohammed, Lydia Say Lee Pok, Ying Chew Tee, Fariz Yahya

“…Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the treatment patterns of conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs), drug survival, and the factors in initiating biologic DMARDs based on race and ethnicity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. …”
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Outcomes of interventions to optimize linkage to HIV care and antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation after HIV self-testing: A scoping review by Patience A. Muwanguzi, Paul Kuodi Otiku, Blessings Gausi, Tom Denis Ngabirano, Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda, Mobolanle Balogun, Derrick Tembi Efie, Charles Peter Osingada

“… # Conclusions Given that the included studies did not employ a uniform system of measurement of effectiveness, there is a need for identification of standardized definitions and clear indicators for evaluating linkage to care and antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation following HIV self-testing.…”
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Incidence and predictors of tuberculosis among HIV-infected children after initiation of antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Amare Kassaw, Worku Necho Asferie, Molla Azmeraw, Demewoz Kefale, Gashaw Kerebih, Gebrehiwot Berie Mekonnen, Fikadie Dagnew Baye, Shegaw Zeleke, Biruk Beletew, Solomon Demis Kebede, Tigabu Munye Aytenew, Lakachew Yismaw Bazezew, Muluken Chanie Agimas

“…Heterogeneity between studies was evaluated using Cochrane Q-test and the I2 statistics.…”
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Metaproteomic Analysis of Fermented Vegetable Formulations with Lactic Acid Bacteria: A Comparative Study from Initial Stage to 15 Days of Production by Narisa Rueangsri, Sittiruk Roytrakul, Chawanphat Muangnoi, Kullanart Tongkhao, Sudathip Sae-Tan, Khemmapas Treesuwan, Jintana Sirivarasai

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Improving long-term postoperative pain monitoring and follow-up for women undergoing incontinence mesh surgery: a quality improvement initiative by Sissel Hegdahl Oversand, Tomislav Dimoski, Rune Svenningsen

“…Persistent pain was self-reported by 4.3%. After clinical evaluations, 1.9% could be attributed to the mesh implant. …”
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Quantification of the initial levels of calciprotein particles as a screening marker of mineral homeostasis in patients with cardiovascular disease and in patients with chronic kid... by D. K. Shishkova, V. G. Matveeva, V. E. Markova, O. N. Khryachkova, E. V. Indukaeva, А. R. Shabaev, A. V. Frolov, A. G. Kutikhin

“…Aim. To evaluate the initial concentration of calciprotein particles (CPPs), which are scavengers of excessive calcium and phosphate, in patients with cardiovascular disease and in patients with chronic kidney disease as compared with the healthy volunteers.Material and methods. …”
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Early mortality in adults initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC): a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Amita Gupta, Girish Nadkarni, Wei-Teng Yang, Aditya Chandrasekhar, Nikhil Gupte, Gregory P Bisson, Mina Hosseinipour, Naveen Gummadi

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Significant heterogeneity in outcomes and in methods of reporting outcomes exist among published studies evaluating mortality in the first year after ART initiation in LMIC. …”
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Prognostic utility of the global leadership initiative on malnutrition criteria in predicting outcomes after hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma: a multicenter, retrospective... by Yaohao Liang, Yaohao Liang, Zhan Lu, Tianyu Ruan, Shanglin Wu, Jianyi Meng, Jianyi Meng, Jie Jiang, Jiaqian He, Liyan Jiang, Ning Tan, Shengqiang Tan

“…ObjectiveThe Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria were developed to standardize diagnoses of malnutrition. …”
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Modelling the impact of initiation delay, duration and prior PrEP on the efficacy of post‐exposure prophylaxis containing a tenofovir/emtricitabine backbone by Lanxin Zhang, Simon Collins, Julie Fox, Max vonKleist

“…We evaluated PEP using two‐ and three‐drug regimens with a TDF/FTC backbone. …”
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Impact of incremental versus conventional initiation of haemodialysis on residual kidney function: study protocol for a multicentre feasibility randomised controlled trial by Andrew Davenport, David Wellsted, Ken Farrington, Sivakumar Sridharan, Raja Mohammed Kaja Kamal, Bassam Alchi, James Burton, Enric Vilar

“…Safety outcomes include hospitalisation, fluid overload episodes, hyperkalaemia events and vascular access events.This study will inform the design of a definitive study, adequately powered to determine whether RKF is better preserved after incremental HD initiation compared with conventional initiation.Ethics and dissemination Ethics approval has been granted by Cambridge South Research Ethics Committee, United Kingdom(REC17/EE/0311). …”
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Enhancing soil organic carbon storage to meet the objectives of “4 per 1000 initiative” in Central and Western African ecosystems: A review by Lydie-Stella Koutika, Armand W. Koné, Martin L. Kaonga

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Relationship Between Estradiol Levels Measured on the Initiation Day of GnRH Antagonist Treatment and Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients Receiving the Antagonist Protocol by Pınar Karaçin, Runa Özelçi, Enes Kumcu, Dilek Kaya Kaplanoğlu, Serdar Dilbaz, Yaprak Üstün

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Short-term mortality after opioid initiation among opioid-naïve and non-naïve patients with dementia: a retrospective cohort study by Yeon-Mi Hwang, Jennifer M. Hah, Jennifer E. Bramen, Jennifer J. Hadlock, Tina Hernandez-Boussard

“…This study evaluates mortality risks associated with opioid exposure in patients diagnosed with dementia or MCI by comparing outcomes between the initiation and continuation groups. …”
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Observational retrospective study of the association of initial healthcare provider for new-onset low back pain with early and long-term opioid use by Lewis E Kazis, Omid Ameli, James Rothendler, Brigid Garrity, Howard Cabral, Christine McDonough, Kathleen Carey, Michael Stein, Darshak Sanghavi, David Elton, Julie Fritz, Robert Saper

“…Objective This study examined the association of initial provider treatment with early and long-term opioid use in a national sample of patients with new-onset low back pain (LBP).Design A retrospective cohort study of patients with new-onset LBP from 2008 to 2013.Setting The study evaluated outpatient and inpatient claims from patient visits, pharmacy claims and inpatient and outpatient procedures with initial providers seen for new-onset LBP.Participants 216 504 individuals aged 18 years or older across the USA who were diagnosed with new-onset LBP and were opioid-naïve were included. …”
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Effect of community-led delivery of HIV self-testing on HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy initiation in Malawi: A cluster-randomised trial. by Pitchaya P Indravudh, Katherine Fielding, Moses K Kumwenda, Rebecca Nzawa, Richard Chilongosi, Nicola Desmond, Rose Nyirenda, Melissa Neuman, Cheryl C Johnson, Rachel Baggaley, Karin Hatzold, Fern Terris-Prestholt, Elizabeth L Corbett

“…Cumulative incidence of ART initiation was respectively 305.3 and 226.1 per 100,000 population in the community-led HIVST and SOC arms (RD 72.3, 95% CI -36.2 to 180.8; p = 0.18). …”
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Evaluation of the marginal adaptation of ceramic copings in function of the by Edson Hilgert, Maximiliano P. Neisser, Marco A. Bottino

“…Twenty copings were made, and the marginal discrepancy was evaluated in measuring microscope, obtaining an initial measure. …”
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An Experience with Pre-Service Teachers, Using GeoGebra Discovery Automated Reasoning Tools for Outdoor Mathematics by Angélica Martínez-Zarzuelo, Álvaro Nolla, Tomás Recio, Piedad Tolmos, Belén Ariño-Morera, Alejandro Gallardo

“…This paper presents an initial output of the project “Augmented Intelligence in Mathematics Education through Modeling, Automatic Reasoning and Artificial Intelligence (IAxEM-CM/PHS-2024/PH-HUM-383)”. …”
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Dilatometer test calibrations for evaluating soil parameters by Simon Rabarijoely

“…They are necessary for the initial estimation of the subsoil bearing capacity and also for acceptance of the final method of the construction foundation. …”
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Evaluation of «ICEYE» space system application efficiency by M. V. Pavlov, M. P. Teremov

“…The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the application efficiency of the “ICEYE” space system using the developed software-implemented simulation model of Earth remote sensing space systems application. …”
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Evaluation Model of the Entrepreneurial Character in EU Countries by Sebastian Madalin Munteanu, Irina-Eugenia Iamandi, Eugeniu Tudor

“…The evidence of entrepreneurship development as a factor of sustainable growth at national and regional level frequently calls for the interest of theorists and practitioners on identifying and outlining the best conditions and economic essential prerequisites for supporting the entrepreneurial initiatives on the long term. In this context, the objective of the present research is to analyse and measure the entrepreneurial character of the European Union member countries in an integrated manner, by developing an innovative model for proposing specific action lines and objectively evaluating the entrepreneurship development in the investigated states. …”
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