Application and evaluation of case-based multimodal imaging in the ocular fundus disease teaching of postgraduate students by Shi Xuehui, Wang Haiyan, Yang Fan, Zhou Jinqiong, Wei Wenbin

“…The traditional teaching mode is difficult to meet the current increasing teaching needs. This study aims to evaluate the application value of case-based learning (CBL) combined with multimodal imaging in clinical teaching of ocular fundus diseases. …”
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A life that’s worth living – measuring health-related quality of life among people treated for tuberculosis in Viet Nam: a longitudinal EQ-5D-5L survey by Luan Nguyen Quang Vo, Rachel Forse, Andrew James Codlin, Huy Ba Huynh, Anja Maria Christine Wiemers, Jacob Creswell, Tushar Garg, Thi Minh Ha Dang, Lan Huu Nguyen, Hoa Binh Nguyen, Luong Van Dinh, Nhung Viet Nguyen, Tom Wingfield, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt, Jad Shedrawy, Knut Lönnroth

“…We found evidence that ACF may mitigate TB-related declines in HRQoL, but tailored studies are needed to substantiate these findings.…”
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Costs and cost-effectiveness of integrated horizontal community health worker programmes in low- and middle-income countries (2015–2024): a scoping literature review by Sophie Witter, Meghan Bruce Kumar, Daniel Palazuelos, Madeleine Ballard, Mardieh Dennis, Ranu S Dhillon, Kelsey Vaughan, Zeus Aranda, Harriet G Napier, Lily Martin, Megha Rao, James O’ Donovan, Martina Mchenga, Molly Mantus, Ariwame Jiménez, Trio Sirmareza, Jessica Cook, Patrick Kawooya, Angele Bienvenue Ishimwe, Rizky Deco Praha, Karen E. Finnegan, Katherine Ruffing, Maryse Kok, Matias Iberico, Marius Nkenfack, Linnea Stansert Katzen, Lazola Makhupula, Margaret Odera, Michee Nshimayesu

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TAD-Net: An approach for real-time action detection based on temporal convolution network and graph convolution network in digital twin shop-floor [version 1; peer review: 2 approv... by Liang Fu, Yunfeng Xie, Tingyu Liu, Yifeng Sun, Qing Hong

“…Human action has a significant impact on the production safety and efficiency of a shop-floor, however, because of the high individual initiative of humans, it is difficult to realize real-time action detection in a digital twin shop-floor. …”
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Mechanistic insights and therapeutic applications of Hinokitiol in Inflammation, Antimicrobial therapy, and Cancer by Karthik K Karunakar, Binoy Varghese Cheriyan, Ramaiyan Velmurugan, Meenaloshini Gopalakrishnan, Karthikha VS

“…However, further research is needed to optimize its dosage, ensure safety, and improve bioavailability for clinical use. …”
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A data-driven analysis of emergency first responder education on substance use and stress management across demographic and professional backgrounds by Francine R. Vega, Audrey Lopez, Vicky Beakley, A. Sarah Cohen, Tiffany Champagne-Langabeer

“…In 2020, the Center for Behavioral Emergency and Addiction Research initiated an online substance use and mental health training program for first responders, adding courses over time. …”
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Implementation of patient-centred care: which organisational determinants matter from decision maker’s perspective? Results from a qualitative interview study across various health... by Lena Ansmann, Holger Pfaff, Kira Isabel Hower, Vera Vennedey, Hendrik Ansgar Hillen, Ludwig Kuntz, Stephanie Stock

“…Objectives Health and social care systems, organisations and providers are under pressure to organise care around patients’ needs with constrained resources. To implement patient-centred care (PCC) successfully, barriers must be addressed. …”
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Development of machine learning models for predicting depressive symptoms in knee osteoarthritis patients by Dan Li, Han Lu, Junhui Wu, Hongbo Chen, Meidi Shen, Beibei Tong, Wen Zeng, Weixuan Wang, Shaomei Shang

“…A robust prediction model is needed to address this gap. This study aims to develop and validate a predictive model to identify KOA patients at risk of developing depressive symptoms. …”
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Approach to mechanical ventilation: a simplified approach for a pulmonologist by Pratap Upadhya, Sanjana H S, Harshith R, Vemuri Mahesh Babu, Karthik Balasoupramaniane, Zeenathaalam Nadaf

“…It operates through key breath-phase variables: triggering (breath initiation), targeting (flow or pressure delivery), and cycling (ending inspiration). …”
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Biological Control of Black Spot Disease in Cherry Tomato Caused by <i>Alternaria alternata</i> with <i>Bacillus velezensis</i> T3 by Xinmeng Wei, Qiya Yang, Dhanasekaran Solairaj, Esa Abiso Godana, Xi Zhang, Yu Li, Xiaoyong Liu, Hongyin Zhang

“…This approach offers a promising alternative for extending shelf life, though further studies are needed to fully characterize its effects on fruit quality.…”
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From Dedication to Burnout to Turnover: The Cry for Help from Doctors Who’ve Resigned or Retired during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Göksel Altınışık Ergur, Şadiye Nuhoğlu, Cansu Çobanoğlu, Nazlı Çetin, Pınar Bostan, Ali Ergur

“…In the COVID-19 pandemic, flexible work schedules were terminated in June 2020, normalization practices were initiated, and resignation/ retirement bans on healthcare workers were lifted. …”
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Rationale and design of a randomized clinical trial of integrated eHealth for PrEP and medications for opioid use disorders for women in the criminal legal system. The Athena study by Jaimie P. Meyer, Stacey Brunson, Carolina R. Price, Morgan Mulrain, Julie Nguyen, Frederick L. Altice, Tassos C. Kyriakides, Karen Cropsey, Ellen Eaton

“…In a two parallel-arm randomized controlled trial, we are assessing an innovative eHealth delivery model that integrates PrEP with MOUD and is tailored to meet the specific needs of women involved in the criminal legal system. …”
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CXCL13 Promotes Osteogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Inhibiting miR-23a Expression by Feng Tian, Xiang-lu Ji, Wan-an Xiao, Bin Wang, Fei Wang

“…However, an accurate understanding of the underlying mechanisms is still needed. In this study, we analyzed the effects of CXC chemokine ligand-13 (CXCL13) on osteogenic differentiation of rat BMSCs and initiated a preliminary discussion on possible mechanisms. …”
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A Qualitative Study on Surgeon Perceptions of Risk Calculators in Emergency General Surgery by Claire B. Rosen, MD, MSME, Amanda L. Bader, MD, Sanford E. Roberts, MD, MSCE, Justin T. Clapp, PhD, MPH, Scott D. Halpern, MD, PhD, Margaret L. Schwarze, MD, MPP, Rachel R. Kelz, MD, MSCE, MBA

“…The ideal risk calculator for use in EGS should be convenient and relevant. Future studies are needed to explore patient perceptions and to directly observe patterns of risk calculator use.…”
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BAM-SLDK: biologically inspired attention mechanism with spiking learnable delayed kernel synapses by Mario Chacón-Falcón, Alberto Patiño-Saucedo, Luis Camuñas-Mesa, Teresa Serrano-Gotarredona, Bernabé Linares-Barranco

“…When pruning, we show that, for some datasets or pruning techniques, removing up to 80% of the initially trained delays results in minimal performance loss, effectively reducing memory consumption and parameters required. …”
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The multidimensional orientation toward dying and death inventory: cross-cultural translation and validated in Mainland China participants by Yazhou Wang, Yuanheng Li, Yuzhuo Xie, Yuwei Zhang, Jingzhi Wang, Jiaqi Guo, Jiajun Shi, Mingxue Ma, Lu Zhao, Mingli Jiao

“…However, the acceptance dimension needs further assessment.…”
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Lipoprotein levels and statin treatment related to dementia and cognitive decline in individuals with type 2 diabetes: an observational analysis from the ADVANCE study by Peder af Geijerstam, John Chalmers, Miriam Pikkemaat, Ruth Peters, Michel Marre, Giuseppe Mancia, Mark Woodward, Katie Harris

“…However, to understand the long-term effects of lipid levels and statin treatment on dementia/CD, studies of longer follow-up are still needed.…”
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Promoting Coevolution Between Healthcare Organizations and Communities as Part of Social and Health Pathways Management in Quebec: Contributions of the Complex Adaptive Systems App... by Lara Maillet, Georges-Charles Thiebaut, Anna Goudet, Jean-Sébastien Marchand

“…The implementation of sociosanitary pathways in the Quebec healthcare system aims to better meet the needs of communities and strengthen their participation at all levels of governance. …”
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Building a practice-based research network for healthcare integration: a protocol paper for a mixed-method project by Danielle Mazza, Sanne Peters, Grant Russell, Christopher Barton, Elizabeth Ann Sturgiss, Samantha Paubrey Chakraborty, Timothy Staunton-Smith, Maria De Leon - Santiago

“…Introduction Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) are sustained collaborations between healthcare professionals, researchers and members of the community that develop, conduct and report on research relevant to local needs. While PBRNs have traditionally been focused towards primary care practices and their patients, there has been increasing interest in how they may help facilitate healthcare integration. …”
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Association between periprocedural cerebral desaturation during transcatheter aortic valve implantation and postprocedural delirium: a prospective observational study by Hulya Yilmaz Ak, Baris Sandal, Yasemin Ozsahin, Ziya Salihoglu, Ahmet Yildiz, Esra Erturk Tekin, Mehmet Ali Yesiltas, Mustafa Yildiz, Kerem Erkalp

“…Our findings indicate that NIRS devices could be a useful tool for assessing the risk of POD during the TAVI procedure; however, further research is needed to validate their routine clinical use.…”
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