Six decades of global coral bleaching monitoring: a review of methods and call for enhanced standardization and coordination by Andrea Rivera-Sosa, Aarón Israel Muñiz-Castillo, Ben Charo, Gregory P. Asner, Chris M. Roelfsema, Simon D. Donner, Brianna D. Bambic, Ana Gabriela Bonelli, Ana Gabriela Bonelli, Morgan Pomeroy, Morgan Pomeroy, Derek Manzello, Paulina Martin, Helen E. Fox

“…To enhance global coral bleaching assessments, we propose a standardized framework that ensures open access and accessible data that aligns with decision-makers’ needs for efficient data aggregation and interoperability to better understand temporal and spatial bleaching events. …”
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Prevalence, knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Chagas disease in Guanare, Venezuela: a cross-sectional study by Iván A. Escalante-Pérez, Ana A. Alviares, Óscar D. Omaña-Ávila, Fhabián S. Carrión-Nessi, Daniela L. Mendoza-Millán, Grecia de J. Erimee-Vieira, Juan M. Contreras-Rengifo, Vanessa C. Sande-Mujica, Mariana de J. de Marchis-Vento, Karim J. Gebran-Chedid, Mario A. Dubuc-Ponte, Daniela I. Castro-Betancourt, Vittoria F. Fuentes-Fiore, Rachell A. Molina-Mendoza, Alejandro M. Loreto-Rodrigues, Juan C. Gomes-González, Luciano Mauriello, Eyleen Moronta, Belkisyolé Alarcón de Noya, Zoraida Díaz-Bello, David A. Forero-Peña

“…Future studies employing probabilistic sampling across various regions of the state are needed to further elucidate the epidemiology of CD in Venezuela. …”
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A novel germline (c.314T>A) SDHB variant in metastatic paraganglioma: case report and literature review by Stella Bernardi, Stella Bernardi, Stefania Zovato, Gianmaria Pennelli, Marco Cavallaro, Matteo Rovina, Chiara Dobrinja, Chiara Dobrinja, Alessandra Guglielmi, Fabrizio Zanconati, Fabrizio Zanconati, Daniela Mazzà, Alberto Nieri, Mirco Bartolomei, Francesca Schiavi

“…At this point, NGS results showed a novel and previously not reported germline SDHB c.314T>A gene variant, which was initially classified as a class 3 variant of uncertain significance. …”
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Safety, tolerability and clinical effects of rovunaptabin, also known as BC007 on fatigue and quality of life in patients with Post-COVID syndrome (reCOVer): a prospective, explora... by Bettina Hohberger, Marion Ganslmayer, Thomas Harrer, Friedrich Kruse, Stefanie Maas, Tobias Borst, Ralph Heimke-Brinck, Andreas Stog, Thomas Knauer, Eva Rühl, Victoria Zeisberg, Adam Skornia, Alexander Bartsch, Armin Ströbel, Monika Wytopil, Caroline Merkel, Sophia Hofmann, Katja G. Schmidt, Petra Lakatos, Julia Schottenhamml, Martin Herrmann, Christian Mardin, Jürgen Rech

“…Interpretation: As this proof-of-concept study showed effects on the patient-centred endpoint PCS and a good safety profil, subsequent studies are needed to confirm these results in a larger cohort. …”
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Integrating Body Composition and Nutritional Indices: A Novel Prognostic Tool for Survival in Pancreatic Cancer by Yiting Xu, Yang Chen, Gaowei Jin, Chenrui Yao, Yangyang Wang, Ziyang Wei, Zhihang Cai, Xuanhao Gu, Binbin Deng, Peilu Wang, Yuxiong Feng, Qi Zhang, Tingbo Liang

“…Further prospective studies are needed to validate its effectiveness across diverse populations and clinical settings.…”
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“Vaccinating a child is upon the woman”: implications for improving uptake for the recently introduced second dose of measles-containing vaccine based on a rapid community assessme... by Adelline Twimukye, Nessa Ryan, Flavia Vivian Najjuma, Yvette Wibabara, Judith Nanyondo, Shillah Nakato, Maria Sarah Nabaggala, Ciara Sugerman, Daniel Kadobera, Rita Atugonza, John Kamulegeya, Joseph Magoola, Racheal Beyagira, Mohammed Lamorde, Alex Riolexus Ario, Alfred Driwale, Shibani Kulkarni

“…Integrating interventions responsive to specific caregiver needs and that improve family participation may improve childhood vaccination in Uganda.…”
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The role of ultrasound-guided tru-cut biopsy in ovarian cancer: a systematic review of its safety, adequacy, and accuracy with meta-analysis of diagnostic performance by Munachiso Iheme Ndukwe, Matteo Pavone, Dominik Habes, Nicolo Bizzarri, Martin Stepan, Petra Bretová, Floriana Mascilini, Dominik Karasek, Denisa Pohankova, Akaninyene Ubom, Jana Marie Havigerova, Jiri Haviger, Igor Sirak

“…Results A total of 2,250 articles were initially screened, and after the removal of duplicates, 54 articles were deemed eligible for full-text assessment. …”
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Insights into the transformations, antimicrobial activity, and degradation efficiency of a representative carbapenem antibiotic by high-frequency ultrasound hybridized with the (ph... by Efraím A. Serna-Galvis, Kevin P. Celis-Llamoca, Ingrit E. Collantes-Díaz, Ricardo A. Torres-Palma, Jessica I. Nieto-Juárez

“…Thus, research on degrading processes to limit the carbapenem discharge in sewage systems is needed. Herein, fundamental aspects of high-frequency ultrasound alone and hybridized with the (photo)Fenton process to deal with a representative carbapenem antibiotic (meropenem, MERO) in water were considered. …”
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Statin use and survival in CLL/SLL treated with ibrutinib: pooled analysis of 4 randomized controlled trials by Ahmad Y. Abuhelwa, Sara A. Almansour, Jennifer R. Brown, Humaid O. Al-Shamsi, Ziad Abuhelwa, Zelal Kharaba, Yasser Bustanji, Mohammad H. Semreen, Salma Ali, Ahmad Alhuraiji, Ross A. McKinnon, Michael J. Sorich, Karem H. Alzoubi, Ashley M. Hopkins

“…This study investigates the association of statin use with survival and adverse event outcomes in patients with CLL/SLL initiating contemporary treatment regimens, including ibrutinib. …”
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Effect of chronic kidney disease on adverse drug reactions to anti-tubercular treatment: a retrospective cohort study by Divya Datta, Indu Ramachandra Rao, Attur Ravindra Prabhu, Shankar Prasad Nagaraju, Girish Thunga, Rahul Magazine, Shivashankar Kaniyoor Nagri, Raghavendra Shetty, Nisha Abdul Khader, Dharshan Rangaswamy, Srinivas Vinayak Shenoy, Mohan V. Bhojaraja, Asha Kamath

“…Optimal dosing of ATT in CKD needs to be further evaluated.…”
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Larval source management in Ethiopia: modelling to assess its effectiveness in curbing malaria surge in dire Dawa and Batu Towns by Galana Mamo Ayana, Abdollah Jalilian, Temesgen Ashine, Eshetu Molla, Elifaged Hailemeskel, Dagmawi Hailu Yemane, Hailegiorgis Yirgu, Nigatu Negash, Natnael Teferi, Daniel Teshome, Alison M. Reynolds, David Weetman, Anne L. Wilson, Birhanu Kenate, Martin J. Donnelly, Luigi Sedda, Endalamaw Gadisa

“…Novel malaria control methods are therefore needed, and in this paper, we describe the evaluation of a larval source management (LSM) strategy implemented in response to An. stephensi. …”
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Balancing ethics and conservation: Assessing short‐term behavioral impacts of biopsy sampling in a recovering whale population by Leena Riekkola, Simon Childerhouse, Rochelle Constantine, Ros Cole, Robert Harcourt, Dorothea Heimeier, Dave Lundquist, Catherine Meyer, Mike Ogle, Debbie Steel, Esther Stuck, Aimee van derReis, Emma L. Carroll

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Are HIV Treatment Clients Offered a Choice of Differentiated Service Delivery Models? Evidence from Malawi, South Africa, and Zambia by Mokhele I, Ntjikelane V, Scott NA, Kaiser JL, Morgan AJ, Huber A, Mokgethi NO, Tchereni TH, Phiri W, Kamanga A, Haimbe PM, Lumano-Mulenga P, Nyirenda RK, Pascoe SJS, Rosen S

“…Most people receiving HIV treatment in our study did not report being offered a choice to join a DSD model despite providers claiming they offered one. Further research is needed to understand how offering choices could improve health outcomes and satisfaction with care.Keywords: antiretroviral therapy, differentiated service delivery, client choice, client-centered…”
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Research priorities for children’s cancer: a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership in the UK by Nigel J Hall, David Weller, Bob Phillips, Faith Gibson, Susie Aldiss, Rachel Dommett, Jessica Elizabeth Morgan, Alex Brownsdon, Helen Morris, Julia Chisholm, Sonia Malik, Jonathan Gower, Andy Stewart, Dan Saunders, Ashley Ball-Gamble, Helen Hartley, Rachel Hollis, Scott Crowther, Jenni Hatton, Louise Henry, Loveday Langton, Kirsty Maddock, Keeley McEvoy, Simon Parke, Sue Picton, Rosa Reed-Berendt, Wendy Tarplee-Morris, Amy Walsh, Anna Watkins

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Expression of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) and αKlotho in two commercial laying hen strains fed with and without dietary mineral P supplements before and after the onset of... by Leonie Meier, Nadine Wallauch, Martina Feger, Michael Oster, Vera Sommerfeld, Sonja Schmucker, Klaus Wimmers, Korinna Huber, Volker Stefanski, Markus Rodehutscord, Michael Föller

“…Further studies are needed to elucidate the physiological relevance.…”
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Charting the COVID-19 vaccination journey in Saudi Arabia: Insights into post-vaccination adverse effects and immunization dynamics by Gehad M. Subaiea, Nawaf Alkhateeb, Faisal Sahman, Abdulrahman Alsudayri, Abdulkarim M. Almudayni, Hamoud Alrashidi, Abdulrahman M Alshammari, Abdulwahab Alamri, Sultan Almuntashiri, Arshad Hussain, Heba Ali Khloofi, Sirajudheen Anwar

“…Pfizer/BioNTech recipients reported side effects after the first dose in 36.53% of cases, but only 1.86% needed medical help. Vaccination significantly reduced infection rates: Pfizer/BioNTech dropped infection rates from 43.18% to 8.33% after the third dose (P < 0.001), while Oxford/AstraZeneca saw rates fall from 12.88% to 0.76% after the third dose, but did not reach significance (P = 0.34). …”
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Association between Alzheimer's disease pathologic products and age and a pathologic product-based diagnostic model for Alzheimer's disease by Weizhe Zhen, Yu Wang, Hongjun Zhen, Weihe Zhang, Wen Shao, Yu Sun, Yanan Qiao, Shuhong Jia, Zhi Zhou, Yuye Wang, Leian Chen, Jiali Zhang, Dantao Peng, Dantao Peng

“…BackgroundAlzheimer's disease (AD) has a major negative impact on people's quality of life, life, and health. More research is needed to determine the relationship between age and the pathologic products associated with AD. …”
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Armed conflict and maternal health service utilization in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region: a community-based survey by Mache Tsadik, Hale Teka, Mengistu Welday Gebremichael, Hailay Gebretnsae, Awol Yemane, Girmatsion Fisseha, Tesfay Gebregzabher, Gerezgiher Buruh, Fana Gebresellasie, Mulu Tekie, Gebretsadik Kiros, Mahlet Mehari, Bisrat Tewelde, Yibrah Alemayehu, Fisaha Haile Tesfay, Hagos Godefay

“…Immediate action is required to provide access to lifesaving interventions for basic maternal health services. The timely initiation of these services is crucial in addressing the pressing needs of pregnant women and their infants. …”
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Investigating the Complexity of Multidimensional Symptom Experiences in Patients With Cancer: Systematic Review of the Network Analysis Approach by Vincent Richard, Allison Gilbert, Emanuela Pizzolla, Giovanni Briganti

“…However, further longitudinal homogeneous studies using standardized methodologies are needed.…”
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Internet addiction and social support in the association between learning burnout and emotional behavioral problems among returned migrant middle school students: a serial multiple... by Fengjiao Ran, Rong Wu, Yuan Luo, Pengyu Ren, Yu Liu, Xi Luo, Xiantao Yang, Manting Gu, Zheng Yan, Anxie Tuo

“…Returned migrant middle school students should take the initiative to identify the factors that harm their physical and mental health for self-regulation, and establish reliable SS, rather than meet psychological needs through IA, to reduce the occurrence of EBP.…”
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