EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF LUSPATERCEPT IN MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME/NEOPLASM WITH VERY LOW/LOW/INTERMEDIATE RISK REQUIRED TRANSFUSION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND SINGLEARM META-ANALYSIS by VC Monici, AS Alves, JVM Cunha, DS Ribeiro, AAS Lima, ARR Souto, FS Oliveira, HLRVMD Reis, VC Destefani

“…Further prospective studies are needed to strengthen the evidence and fully assess Luspatercept's efficacy and safety profile.…”
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Identification of Suitable Villages for Agritourism Development (A Case Study of Semirom County) by Narges Vazin, Ali Sadeghi, Zahra Barati

“…Data collection was done through questionnaires. Initially, suitable indicators were identified through the opinions of 15 experts using the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process and Super Decision software. …”
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Effect of prior and first-line immunotherapy on baseline immune biomarkers and modulation of the tumor microenvironment in response to nivolumab and relatlimab combination therapy... by James Larkin, Evan J Lipson, Charlie Garnett-Benson, Ignacio Melero, Reinhard Dummer, Paolo A Ascierto, Vanna Chiarion-Sileni, Marta Nyakas, Hao Tang, Inge Marie Svane, Margaret Callahan, Eva Muñoz-Couselo, Jean Jacques Grob, Katriina Peltola, Sonia Dolfi, Carlos Alberto Gomez-Roca, Patrick Djidel, Deepti Warad, Diane Reusser-Wolf

“…We report results from exploratory biomarker analyses to characterize the responses of patients with advanced melanoma to treatment with nivolumab (anti-programmed cell death-1 (PD-1)) and relatlimab (anti-lymphocyte-activation gene 3 (LAG-3)) combination therapy in RELATIVITY-020 (NCT01968109).Methods Tumor biopsies collected at baseline and ≤4 weeks after treatment initiation were evaluated for % LAG-3-positive and % CD8-positive immune cells and % programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression on tumor cells. …”
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Mobilizing the Power of Lived/Living Experiences to Improve Health Outcomes for all by Ambreen Sayani, Linda Monteith, Anam Shahil‐Feroz, Diya Srinivasan, Isra Amsdr, Fatah Awil, Emily Cordeaux, Victoria Garcia, Ryan Hinds, Tara Jeji, Omar Khan, Bee Lee, Mursal Musawi, Jill Robinson, Staceyan Sterling, Dean Wardak, Kelly Wu, Mohadessa Khawari, Meghan Gilfoyle, Alies Maybee

“…Results The EMPaCT CEn‐HEA framework produces context‐specific recommendations that address immediate project needs while advancing long‐term, systemic change. …”
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Real-world uptake of nirsevimab, RSV maternal vaccine, and RSV vaccines for older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Daira Trusinska, Bohee Lee, Sohail Ferdous, Harley H.Y. Kwok, Becky Gordon, Junyi Gao, Liantao Ma, Hanbiao Xiong, Sir Aziz Sheikh, Jürgen Schwarze, John Busby, Cheryl Gibbons, Simon B. Drysdale, Sir Lewis Ritchie, Thomas Williams, Ting Shi

“…National, clinical, and public health initiatives are needed to increase uptake of RSV immunisation products and ensure maximum benefit to people currently at risk of severe RSV outcomes. …”
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Home Blood Pressure Control and Drug Prescription Patterns among Thai Hypertensives: A 1-Year Analysis of Telehealth Assisted Instrument in Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Nationwid... by Anut Sakulsupsiri, Pairoj Chattranukulchai, Sarawut Siwamogsatham, Patchaya Boonchayaanant, Witthawat Naeowong, Aekarach Ariyachaipanich, Vorarit Lertsuwunseri, Voravut Rungpradubvong, Sudarat Satitthummanid, Sarinya Puwanant, Suphot Srimahachota, Wacin Buddhari, Smonporn Boonyaratavej, Surapun Sitthisook, Prapimporn Shantavasinkul, Peera Buranakitjaroen, Apichard Sukonthasarn, Somkiat Sangwatanaroj

“…The long-term clinical benefit of overcoming therapeutic inertia alongside HBP telemonitoring needs to be validated in a future study.…”
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Long-term outcomes in leucine-rich glioma inactivated-1 autoimmune encephalitis and associated biomarkers of inflammation and neuronal and glial injury by Tyler L. Borko, Tyler L. Borko, Phillip Winters, Kelli M. Money, Stefan Sillau, Sadie Eggmann, Sean Selva, Alanna Ritchie, Ryan Kammeyer, Ryan Kammeyer, Gregory P. Owens, Jeffrey L. Bennett, Jeffrey L. Bennett, Amanda L. Piquet

“…However, additional studies are needed to better understand the effects of immunotherapy.…”
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Stillbirth increase long-term health risks of diabetes, CVD, CVD mortality, and all-cause mortality by Yi Shen, JiaLyu Huang, Yan Chen, Yang Zhao, Zhaochen Sun, Ping Sun, Kaihong Zeng, Ping Shuai, Yuping Liu, Lei Yuan, Xiangzhi Li, Zhengwei Wan

“…Given the observational design, these findings represent associations rather than causal relationships. Further research is needed to clarify underlying mechanisms.…”
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The Effect of Gamified Physical Activities on the Quality of Students' Leisure Time (Case Study: Female Secondary School Students in Ardabil City) by aylar sefidgar, Hamed Kheirollahi Meidani, Mehrdad Moharramzadeh

“…Today, with the increasing development of technology and the rise in psychological and physical needs among young people, attention to improving their quality of life has become one of the social priorities. …”
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Determining optimal strategies for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a synopsis of an evidence synthesis study by Olalekan A Uthman, Lena Al-Khudairy, Chidozie Nduka, Rachel Court, Jodie Enderby, Seun Anjorin, Hema Mistry, G J Melendez-Torres, Sian Taylor-Phillips, Aileen Clarke

“…More research directly comparing different strategies and looking at long-term, real-world effects is needed.…”
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Incorporating acute HIV infection screening, same‐day diagnosis and antiretroviral treatment into routine services for key populations at sexual health clinics in Indonesia: a base... by Irwanto Irwanto, Nurhayati H. Kawi, Hendry Luis, Dwi P. Rahmawati, Erik P. Sihotang, Pande Putu Januraga, Margareta Oktaviani, Suwarti Suwarti, Gilbert Lazarus, Evi Sukmaningrum, Evy Yunihastuti, Maartje Dijkstra, Eduard J. Sanders, F. Stephen Wignall, Keerti Gedela, Raph L. Hamers, the INTERACT Study Group

“…The number of persons needed to test to identify one person with AHI was 264 (3429/13) overall and 140 (1677/12) among MSM. …”
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Simulación clínica pediátrica y encuesta de satisfacción del alumno en el grado de Medicina by Susana B. Reyes-Domínguez, Gracia Adánez Martínez, María Miñambres Rodríguez, David Gil Ortega, Eduardo Martínez Salcedo, Luis García Marcos

“…Upon completion of the ACS, 87.4% of the participants felt capable of initially managing a pediatric emergency; 96% felt capable of identifying an unstable patient using the pediatric assessment triangle; and 94% stated that they would be able to provide clear and understandable information to parents.…”
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Efecto de un programa de natación en la condición física de preescolares (Effect of a swimming program on physical condition of preschoolers) by Miguel Adriano Sánchez-Lastra, Rodolfo Iván Martínez-Lemos, Roberto Díaz, María Villanueva, Carlos Ayán

“…The experimental group (n=24; 29.2% girls) took part in a swimming initiation program, carried in two 40-minute sessions per week during 10 months. …”
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Donation after circulatory death heart transplantation using normothermic regional perfusion:The NYU ProtocolCentral MessagePerspective by Les James, MD, MPH, V. Reed LaSala, MD, Fredrick Hill, RN, CCP, Jennie Y. Ngai, MD, Alex Reyentovich, MD, Syed T. Hussain, MD, Claudia Gidea, MD, Greta L. Piper, MD, Aubrey C. Galloway, MD, Deane E. Smith, MD, Nader Moazami, MD

“…Arterial blood gas measurements are obtained every 15 minutes after every zero balance ultrafiltration bag is infused, and blood is transfused as needed to maintain hemoglobin greater than 8 mg/dL. …”
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THE VALUE OF COMPETENCE-BASED APPROACH IN THE PREPARATION OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS by V.M. Kosenko

“…Such experts are needed at modern dentist labor market. Prospects for further research The implementation of competency-based approach to life requires close cooperation between educators, students and potential employers. …”
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Prioritizing direct heart procurement in organ donors after circulatory death does not jeopardize lung transplant outcomesCentral MessagePerspective by Stefan Schwarz, MD, PhD, Johannes Gökler, MD, Roxana Moayedifar, MD, Clemens Atteneder, MD, Giovanni Bocchialini, MD, Alberto Benazzo, MD, PhD, Thomas Schweiger, MD, PhD, Peter Jaksch, MD, Andreas O. Zuckermann, MD, Arezu Z. Aliabadi-Zuckermann, MD, Konrad Hoetzenecker, MD, PhD

“…Because the heart has very limited tolerance to warm ischemia, changes to the cDCD organ procurement procedures are needed. These changes entail delayed ventilation and prolonged warm ischemia for the lungs. …”
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Designing an entrepreneurial ecosystem model in a university with a knowledge-based approach by Nahid Mir, Amin Rahimi Kia, Mehry Daraei

“…With the expansion of universities, not only the human resources needed by the society have been trained (Lenzer et al, 2021), but also the intellectual and cultural infrastructure of the society has been provided to enjoy new methods and technologies (Giuri et al, 2019; Prokop, 2022). …”
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The effects of offering adequate-quality or high-quality colostrum on the passive immunity, health, growth, and fecal microbiome development of dairy heifer calves by Anna Flynn, John Leech, Marie McFadden, Catherine McAloon, John Paul Murphy, Fiona Crispie, Paul D. Cotter, Conor McAloon, Emer Kennedy

“…Colostrum quality was initially determined and measured before feeding using a Brix refractometer (only feeding a minimum of 21% Brix); 93 heifer calves were assigned to treatment based on this data. …”
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Towards universal voluntary HIV testing and counselling: a systematic review and meta-analysis of community-based approaches. by Amitabh B Suthar, Nathan Ford, Pamela J Bachanas, Vincent J Wong, Jay S Rajan, Alex K Saltzman, Olawale Ajose, Ade O Fakoya, Reuben M Granich, Eyerusalem K Negussie, Rachel C Baggaley

“…It also obtained a lower HIV positivity rate relative to facility-based approaches. Further research is needed to further improve acceptability of community-based HTC for key populations. …”
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The Effect of Predicted Compliance With a Web-Based Intervention for Anxiety and Depression Among Latin American University Students: Randomized Controlled Trial by Corina Benjet, Nur Hani Zainal, Yesica Albor, Libia Alvis-Barranco, Nayib Carrasco Tapia, Carlos C Contreras-Ibáñez, Jacqueline Cortés-Morelos, Lorena Cudris-Torres, Francisco R de la Peña, Noé González, Raúl A Gutierrez-Garcia, Eunice Vargas-Contreras, Maria Elena Medina-Mora, Pamela Patiño, Sarah M Gildea, Chris J Kennedy, Alex Luedtke, Nancy A Sampson, Maria V Petukhova, Jose R Zubizarreta, Pim Cuijpers, Alan E Kazdin, Ronald C Kessler

“…ConclusionsThe results have important practical implications for precision intervention targeting to maximize longer-term wb-CBT benefits. Future research needs to investigate strategies to increase sustained guided wb-CBT use once guidance ends. …”
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