Percutaneous reduction of thoracolumbar fractures using monoaxial screws: Comparison of two instruments based on initial reduction and loss of reduction by Esra Aydin, Philipp Schenk, Arija Jacobi, Thomas Mendel, Friederike Klauke, Bernhard Wilhelm Ullrich

“…Good bone quality correlates with better initial reduction and less reduction loss. A preoperative bone density measurement can lead to optimization of surgical techniques.…”
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Review of community development initiatives for poverty reduction in Southern Africa by Malose Moses Tjale, Shadreck Muchaku, Grey Magaiza, Durga Dass Sharma, Gopal Krishan Sharma, Yashwant Singh Negi, Marizvikuru Mwale

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Greening the Urban Landscape: Smart City Initiatives and Pollution Reduction in China by Quanhui Liu, Paijie Wan

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Impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on Poverty Reduction in Countries along the Route by Wei Ma, Na Bo, Yang Song, Fuwei Qiao

“…This paper takes the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a quasi-natural experiment. Based on the panel data of 134 countries in the world from 2000 to 2018, this paper uses the difference-in-difference (DID) model to examine the impact of the BRI on poverty reduction in countries along the route and to study its internal mechanism from the dual perspectives of trade openness and investment openness. …”
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Modified reduction mammoplasty for optimization of oncological approach: initial results and literature review by Gabriel Salum D'Alessandro, Alejandro Povedano, Fabiana Midori Takeuchi, Natalia Lima e Silva Crema, João Carlos Sampaio Góes

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Ketoprofen as the sole initial treatment for nonsevere bovine mastitis: Efficacy and antibiotic reduction by V. Krömker, U. Falkenberg, N. Wente, Y. Zhang, S. Leimbach, J. Nitz, P. Gisbert, F. Nankemann

“…The use of KE as the sole initial treatment for nonsevere mastitis led to a reduction of antibiotic doses by 86%. …”
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Quality of Initial Reduction of Tibial Plafond Fractures as Predictors of Trauma Injury Outcome by Jennie-Ann L. Wilson MSc, RRT

“…Currently, the most widely accepted treatment options are the External Fixation and the Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) surgical procedures. …”
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Buprenorphine/naloxone initiation in the emergency department: A series of vignettes by Margarita Popova, Karen Chung, Sumitha Raman, Sonal Batra, Damali Nakitende, Keith Boniface

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Hydrogen Reduction of Tellurium Oxide in a Rotary Kiln, Initial Approaches for a Sustainable Process by Hanwen Chung, Semiramis Friedrich, Mengqi Qu, Bernd Friedrich

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Citizen-led initiatives and hydro-meteorological risks reduction: Who is implementing nature-based solutions? by Yaw Agyeman Boafo, Kirk B. Enu, Kofi Dua Agyei, Jude Dokbila Kolog

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Reduction of Blood Transfusion in Iron Deficiency Anemia (ReBIDA): A Quality Improvement Initiative by Andrew Picca, David Kling, Amanda Jacobson-Kelly, Kathleen Nicol, Joseph Stanek, Vilmarie Rodriguez

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Salt Reduction Initiatives around the World - A Systematic Review of Progress towards the Global Target. by Kathy Trieu, Bruce Neal, Corinna Hawkes, Elizabeth Dunford, Norm Campbell, Rodrigo Rodriguez-Fernandez, Branka Legetic, Lindsay McLaren, Amanda Barberio, Jacqui Webster

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To quantify progress with the initiation of salt reduction strategies around the world in the context of the global target to reduce population salt intake by 30% by 2025.…”
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Reductions in hospitalisations and emergency department visits with early antibiotic initiation in nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease by Kevin Winthrop, Catherine Waweru, Mariam Hassan, Sara Burns, Matthew Lucci, Anjan Chatterjee

“…Compared to delayed antibiotic initiation, early antibiotic initiation was associated with significantly greater reductions in hospitalisations.…”
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Carbon footprint associated with a small-scale emissions reduction initiative for sustainable event management by V. de cadenet, P. Parinyakulset, W. Komkum, P. Boondaeng, P. Raksa

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Revitalizing Faith-Based Philanthropy: Muhammadiyah’s Strategic ZISWAF Initiatives for Poverty Reduction and Human Capital Advancement by Muhammad Farhan, Achmad Soediro, Fardinant Adhitama, Eogenie Lakilaki

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Sustaining reductions in postoperative nausea and vomiting after evidence-based practice initiative: A success story by Christopher A Smith, Richard E Haas

“…A 61.1% (11/18) incidence of PONV in laparoscopic gastric bypass patients was identifi ed in the G16 group. Conclusions: Initial reductions in PONV were not only sustained but significantly improved. …”
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Development and Initial Validation of Mindfulness-Based Pain Reduction (MBPR) in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain by Mehling WE, Brintz CE, Hartogensis W, Wolf C, Rogers K, Adler SR, Strigo IA, Hecht FM

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Effects of Initial Nitrate Concentrations and Photocatalyst Dosages on Ammonium Ion in Synthetic Wastewater Treated by Photocatalytic Reduction by Orawan Rojviroon, Sanya Sirivithayapakorn, Thammasak Rojviroon, Chalermraj Wantawin

“…This research investigated the removal efficiency of NO3− and for the first time quantified the relationships of initial nitrate concentrations ([NO3−]0) and photocatalyst dosages on the remaining ammonium (NH4+) in synthetic wastewater using photocatalytic reduction process with either nanoparticle titanium dioxide (TiO2) or 1.0%Ag-TiO2 under Ultraviolet A (UVA). …”
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Preamble Allocation and Access Delay Reduction for Improved Massive Random Access in 5G Beamforming Networks by Gangwoo Lee, Jaewook Jung, Jong-Moon Chung

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Assessing the Impact of Integrated Building Management Systems on Energy Reduction and Sustainability Initiatives in a Selected Sydney Hotel by Rosselle Dullan-Wenceslao, M. Ashiqur Rahman, Michelle Cavaleri

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