Effect of standard tuberculosis treatment on plasma cytokine levels in patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis. by Catherine Riou, Blas Perez Peixoto, Lindi Roberts, Katharina Ronacher, Gerhard Walzl, Claudia Manca, Roxana Rustomjee, Thuli Mthiyane, Dorothy Fallows, Clive M Gray, Gilla Kaplan

“…Such techniques are constrained by the slow growth rate of Mtb, and more sensitive methods to monitor Mtb clearance are needed. The goal of this study was to evaluate changes in plasma cytokines in patients undergoing treatment for TB as a means of identifying candidate host markers associated with microbiologic response to therapy.…”
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The application of Mississippi Protocol in superimposed pre-eclampsia patients with class 2 hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count (HELLP) syndrome by Anak Agung Ngurah Jaya Kusuma

“…Case Report: The patient was initially treated conservatively with anticonvulsant prophylaxis, antihypertensives and high-dose corticosteroids, according to the MP. …”
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A Systematic Review of Educational Interventions to Improve Self-Care Behaviors in Hypertensive Patients by Ni Ketut Erawati, I Gede Putu Darma Suyasa, I Kadek Nuryanto, Ni Made Manik Elisa Putri

“…Tailoring interventions to patient needs and utilizing technology may further improve outcomes. …”
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Design of intelligent optimization of sports strategy and training decision support system based on deep reinforcement learning by Hua Xu, Bing Lin, Long Liu

“…The system combines real-time strategy adjustment and optimization modules to dynamically adjust training strategies according to athlete performance to meet individual needs. The system feedback mechanism continuously optimizes the training plan according to athlete performance to ensure long-term effectiveness and personalized services. …”
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Accurate, automated classification of radiographic knee osteoarthritis severity using a novel method of deep learning: Plug-in modules by Do Weon Lee, Dae Seok Song, Hyuk-Soo Han, Du Hyun Ro

“…Although improvements will be needed in the future, the model has been proven to have the potential to be clinically useful.…”
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The Implementation of Therapeutic Alliance in the Rehabilitation of an Elite Pediatric Athlete with Salter-Harris Fracture: A Case Report by Lucas VanEtten, Matthew Briggs, John DeWitt, Cody Mansfield, Christopher Kaeding

“…Post-operative care included immobilization in a brace for six weeks and he initiated physical therapy for four weeks (post-op weeks 6-10). …”
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The role of watershed management in addressing socioeconomic challenges of rural households in the upper Gelana watershed of Ethiopia by Tsedey Tesfahun, Assefa Abegaz, Esubalew Abate Alemu

“…To effectively address the socioeconomic needs of rural households and foster future resilience, the study recommends policy initiatives aimed at improving access to extension services, credit, and information on effective strategies.…”
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Mechanical and fracture performance of fresh rubberized self-compacting concrete: A mini review by Muntadher Taher, Tareq Al-Attar, Aqeel Al-Adili

“…Therefore, it is necessary to continue the research to define materials that have the needed characteristics for modern constructions so for their economic and ecological efficiency. …”
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Access to Treatment for Diabetes and Hypertension in Rural Cambodia: Performance of Existing Social Health Protection Schemes. by Maryam Bigdeli, Bart Jacobs, Chean Rithy Men, Kristine Nilsen, Wim Van Damme, Bruno Dujardin

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The benefit packages of existing social health protection schemes and services in the public health sector should be adjusted to cater for the needs of people living with NCD in rural Cambodia. …”
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The Effect of Acylcarnitines on Cognitive Function: A Two‐Sample Mendelian Randomization Study by Sisi Luan, Jinyan Zhang, Chenglong Wang, Ziqi Wang, Jianbo Zhou

“…Multicenter, multiregional, and large sample studies are needed to further validate these findings.…”
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Asymptomatic hyperuricemia: secret relationships, invisible effects and potential complications by I. Yu. Golovach, Y. D. Yehudina, S. Kh. Ter-Vartanian

“…However, additional prospective studies are needed to accurately establish cause and effect relationships and support the decision about whether and in which patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia it is worth initiating treatment that reduces urate levels. …”
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Near-infrared light devices versus landmark approach for peripheral venous access in the intensive care unit: protocol of a randomised controlled study by Mai-Anh Nay, Mathilde Wanneveich, Aude Ferrier, Amélie Despres, Aurélie Brasselet, Gaëtan Badre

“…Introduction Central venous catheters (CVCs) are commonly used in intensive care but should be removed as soon as they are no longer needed to reduce infection risk. Peripheral venous access then becomes necessary, but can be challenging due to oedema. …”
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Machine learning–enhanced screening funnel for clinical trials in Alzheimer's disease by Scott Gladstein, Liuqing Yang, Dustin Wooten, Xin Huang, Robert Comley, Qi Guo, the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

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Transformations in academic work and faculty perceptions of artificial intelligence in higher education by Jorge Buele, Leonel Llerena-Aguirre

“…The objective was to analyze the perceptions, resistance, and training needs of faculty members in the face of the growing presence of artificial intelligence in educational contexts. …”
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Changes in attitudes of mental health care staff surrounding the implementation of peer support work: A qualitative study. by Guillermo Ruiz-Pérez, Madeleine Küsel, Sebastian von Peter

“…At the same time, PSWs may initiate changes in the attitudes, as well as in the larger institutional culture. …”
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Perceived Sensations in Architectural Spaces through Immersive Virtual Reality by Hugo C. Gomez-Tone, Jorge Martin-Gutierrez, John Bustamante-Escapa, Paola Bustamante-Escapa, Betty K. Valencia-Anci

“…To design architectural spaces that not only respond to the basic needs of users, but also seek their emotional well-being, it is necessary for the architecture students to have a special sensitivity and be aware of the different sensations that their designs should and can evoke. …”
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The Impact of Regional Integration in GVCs on Subsidy Allocation Among Manufacturing Firms in Russia by Юрий Вячеславович Симачёв, Анна Андреевна Федюнина, Игорь Михайлович Драпкин

“…These findings highlight emerging priorities in Russia’s industrial policy, suggesting that regional initiatives are needed to strategically reposition the country’s regional economies in the global landscape amidst changing global dynamics. …”
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Use of stereophotogrammetry for measuring the volume of external facial anatomy: a systematic review by Ricardo Eustachio de Miranda, Suzana Matayoshi, Janaina Lucila Brabo, Letícia Harumi Miyoshi

“…More studies with higher methodological quality are needed for evaluating the accuracy and use of stereophotogrammetry for facial volume evaluations.…”
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Adjusting for principal components can induce collider bias in genome-wide association studies. by Kelsey E Grinde, Brian L Browning, Alexander P Reiner, Timothy A Thornton, Sharon R Browning

“…Top principal components (PCs) typically reflect population structure, but challenges arise in deciding how many PCs are needed and ensuring that PCs do not capture other artifacts such as regions with atypical linkage disequilibrium (LD). …”
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Evaluation and Prioritization of Islamic Financial Instruments (Sukuk) in Iran with a Focus on Risk Sharing by Mohammad Mahdi Askari, Mohammad Mahdi Kargozar, Hassan Hemmati

“…Sukuk come in various types, tailored to the specific needs of the issuing entity. Multiple stakeholders are involved in the issuance process of these bonds, each with a defined role to optimize the process. …”
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