A Proposal for Rapid Assessment of Long-Distance Oil and Gas Pipelines After Earthquakes by Hongyuan Jing, Liang Huang, Hua Liu, Weijun Jiang, Qinglu Deng, Ruiqing Niu

“…It is important to note that this framework is still in a preliminary stage and needs to be continuously deepened and optimised.…”
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Recurrent cerebral attack caused by thrombosis in the pulmonary vein stump in a patient with left upper lobectomy on anticoagulant therapy: case report and literature review by Takahito Nakano, Mayumi Inaba, Hiroyuki Kaneda

“…The present case suggests the possibility of thrombus mobilization causing recurrent systemic thrombosis, and this important complication needs to be considered in future clinical practice.…”
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Results of antiretroviral treatment interruption and intensification in advanced multi-drug resistant HIV infection from the OPTIMA trial. by Mark Holodniy, Sheldon T Brown, D William Cameron, Tassos C Kyriakides, Brian Angus, Abdel Babiker, Joel Singer, Douglas K Owens, Aslam Anis, Ruth Goodall, Fleur Hudson, Mirek Piaseczny, John Russo, Martin Schechter, Lawrence Deyton, Janet Darbyshire, OPTIMA Team

“…<h4>Background</h4>Guidance is needed on best medical management for advanced HIV disease with multidrug resistance (MDR) and limited retreatment options. …”
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Effect of calcium supplementation in reducing adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses by Henok Kumsa, Mulugeta Wodaje Arage, Esuyawkal Mislu, Biruk Beletew Abate, Mihretab Mehari Reda, Moges Beriye, Atitegeb Abera, Nigus Bililign Yimer

“…However, further research is needed to optimize the dosage, initiation, and duration of calcium supplementation.…”
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Identifying the Components and Touchpoints of Promotional Advertising from the Perspectives of Social Marketing in Organ Donation by Majid Esmaeili, Hossein Budaghi Khajeh Noubar, Hossein Gharebeiglou, Ali Shahinpour

“…The present study demonstrated that using social marketing principles, particularly focusing on the needs and values of the audience, can increase awareness and participation in organ donation. …”
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Current Status of Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) Fisheries in Bangladesh and Implications for Future Research and Development by Md. Mehedi Alam, Mohammad Mahfujul Haque, Morena Santi, Md. Asadur Rahman, Neaz A. Hasan, Balaram Mahalder

“…The abundance of brood hilsa in the river systems before and after the peak breeding season suggests further research is needed to refine breeding period for sustainable production. …”
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Transition of Adolescents with Chronic Kidney Disease to Adult Health Service: Scoping Review by Elena N. Kulakova, Tatjana L. Nastausheva, Inna V. Kondratjeva, Tatjana G. Zvyagina, Maria P. Koltakova

“…Further researches are needed in this field in the Russian health system as well.…”
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Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analysis: Efficacy of Induction Therapy with a Second Biological Agent in Anti-TNF-Experienced Crohn’s Disease Patients by Cristiano Pagnini, Spyros I. Siakavellas, Giorgos Bamias

“…In anti-TNF-experienced CD patients, secondary biological administration may be efficient, while no specific agent seems to outperform the others. Further research is needed to identify optimal management strategies for this challenging subset of patients.…”
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Efektivitas, Efisiensi Dan Kesehatan Hubungan Organisasi Pelayanan Dalam Kepemimpinan Kristen by Marde Christian Stenly Mawikere

“…A Christian leader is a chosen person based on God's own initiative. In the dictionary (leadership) of Christianity, nothing is "accidental". …”
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“Water pure and wholesome” – watervoorsiening in Bloemfontein gedurende die 19de eeu by S. M. Botes

“…The water sources in the immediate vicinity such as fountains, the Bloemspruit, wells and dams, initially supplied sufficient water to the residents of Bloemfontein, but as the town developed rapidly since the advent of the railway in 1890 and became more populated, the existing water supply was no longer sufficient to provide for the capital’s growing needs. …”
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Vulnerability to Stress and Coping Strategies among Undergraduate Students in Baghdad City by Mohammed Baqer Habeeb

“…In the process of preparing students for their future professions, a great deal is needed than absolute professional skills and necessary knowledge. …”
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Silo buildings: A new image in the urban landscape by Zeynep Kerem Öztürk, Ahmet Kurnaz

“…Their cylindrical forms, dictated initially by utilitarian priorities, have made them prominent landmarks in urban and rural landscapes. …”
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Transient effects of transfusion and feeding advances (volumetric and caloric) on necrotizing enterocolitis development: A case-crossover study. by Vi T Le, Mark A Klebanoff, Maria M Talavera, Jonathan L Slaughter

“…Replication in a larger set of cases is needed.…”
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Protocol for a prospective, observational, longitudinal study in paediatric patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (PEDISTAD): study objectives, design and methodology by Alan D Irvine, Amy S Paller, Emma Guttman-Yassky, Eulalia Baselga, Marjolein de Bruin-Weller, Shyamalie Jayawardena, Annie Zhang, Paola Mina-Osorio, Elena Rizova, Zafer E Ozturk

“…Hence, an observational study is needed to evaluate AD characteristics and progression in paediatric patients with moderate-to-severe AD.Methods and analysis Pediatric Study in Atopic Dermatitis (PEDISTAD) is a prospective, observational, longitudinal study in paediatric patients with moderate-to-severe AD who are currently receiving systemic or topical treatment and whose disease is not adequately controlled by topical prescription therapies or for whom those therapies are not medically advisable. 1300 children at 100–150 sites in approximately 20 countries worldwide will be enrolled and followed for 5 years. …”
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Effectiveness of an innovative oral hygiene product in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus in regulating appetite and food preferences by Fatima K. Dzgoeva, Elena A. Karton, Irina G. Ostrovskaya, Ekaterina A. Shestakova, Anastasiia V. Anokhina, Marina V. Shestakova

“…OCP use decreased appetite and changed taste preferences and also significantly improved the condition of the oral mucosa and gums in obese patients with and without T2DM. Further studies are needed to assess the therapeutic potential of OCP with curcumin, thyme, and catechins in treating obesity and carbohydrate metabolism disorders.…”
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Disparities in Cancer Mortality Worldwide: A Novel Metric for Measuring Global Disparities and Prioritizing Cancer Control Efforts by Thomas M. Diehl, Kaleem S. Ahmed, Sheida Pourdashti, Lily Stalter, Jessica Hellner, Ewen M. Harrison, Syed Nabeel Zafar

“…A systematic method of allocating resources and prioritizing cancer control efforts is needed. We aimed to develop and test a simple metric to quantify disparities in cancer mortality.METHODSWe extracted country-specific incidence and mortality rates for 33 cancers from 185 countries using data from Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) 2020. …”
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Clinical evaluation of chitosan/polycaprolactone nanofibrous scaffolds releasing tetracycline hydrochloride in periodontal pockets of patients with chronic periodontitis by Janet Moradi Haghgoo, Parviz Torkzaban, Parisa Hashemi, Rana Sarvari, Sana Hashemi, Elahe Fakhri, Behnaz Alafchi

“…The role of bacteria in the initiation and progression of periodontitis has led to a great interest in using antibiotics to suppress pathogenic microbiota. …”
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A pilot comparison of the retention rates of FAST and BEFAST stroke warning-sign mnemonics by Shujing Guo, Jeffrey L. Saver

“…Study procedures were completed in all participants. At initiation, 23 (46%) participants knew the definition of stroke and could describe a mean 1.6 signs, 0.98 risk factors, and 0.74 outcomes. …”
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Development and validation of Mental Health Literacy Assessment Scale among community health workers in Nepal by Shishir Paudel, Anisha Chalise, Prashabdhi Shakya, Tulsi Ram Bhandari

“…Method: A total of 24 items were initially generated and refined through cognitive interviews and expert evaluation. …”
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What is the current scope of research assessing patients’ and clinicians’ perspectives on clozapine treatment? A comprehensive scoping review by Jimmi Nielsen, Erik Simonsen, Ole Jakob Storebø, Michelle Iris Jakobsen, Stephen F Austin, Julie Perrine Schaug

“…Future studies addressing the identified gaps in evidence could provide the insights needed to optimise clozapine utilisation.…”
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