Secukinumab Persistence in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: An Adalimumab-Matched Retrospective Cohort Database Study (FLYWAY) by Hideto Kameda, Kentaro Ishii, Junna Kiriyama, Toshiaki Mikami, Hideya Uratsuji, Akimichi Morita

“…A total of 182 patients with PsA initiating secukinumab were identified between February 1, 2015 and September 30, 2020. …”
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Conservative Treatment of Third Trimester Appendicitis Misdiagnosed as Round Ligament Pain. A Case Report and Review of the Literature in a Resource-Limited Setting by Hassan RA, Ali IA, Elmi AH, Omar AA

“…A conservative approach with intravenous antibiotics was initiated, resulting in complete clinical resolution. …”
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Role of data as an interface between primary, secondary and tertiary care: Evidence from literature by Amrit Giri, Fareed Ud Din

“…The findings from the final set of selected 26 reference studies, following the standard screening process, reveal that integrated data-sharing systems, supported by standardisation initiatives and robust policy frameworks, can significantly enhance care coordination across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, leading to reduced redundant medical interventions, improved clinical decision-making accuracy, and a tangible improvement in patient outcomes. …”
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Saliva Has High Sensitivity and Specificity for Detecting SARS-CoV-2 Compared to Nasal Swabs but Exhibits Different Viral Dynamics from Days of Symptom Onset by Tor W. Jensen, Rebecca L. Smith, Joseph T. Walsh

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Regional nature parks in France as agents of regional sustainability transformation by Thomas Hammer

“…To address this overarching issue, regional nature parks in France—hereafter abbreviated as PNRs for Parcs naturels régionaux—were selected as the research objects. PNRs have a long history with sustainable development and are influential stakeholders in promoting societal change in their territories. …”
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Is screening for microalbuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes feasible in the Cape Town public sector primary care context? A cost and consequence study by H.O. Ibrahim, D. Stapar, B. Mash

“…Of those who were positively diagnosed, the opportunity to initiate angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors was missed in 20%, while 49.2% had ACE inhibitors initiated, or the dosage thereof increased. …”
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Combating Seasonality in Regional Tourism: A Call to Action Through Sport Events and Practitioner Insights by Sofia Gkarane, Chris Vassiliadis, Iordanis Kotzaivazoglou, Garyfallos Fragidis, Vasiliki Vrana

“…Lastly, the findings highlight the need for localized and collaborative initiatives to address seasonality issues and support sustainable development.…”
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Challenges and opportunities for green transitions adoption in Kenya's textile manufacturing industry by Dinah Awino

“…Additionally, the sector faces difficulties in sourcing natural fibers due to low domestic cotton production and climate change impacts. However, initiatives such as Rivatex's establishment of a cotton farm, Thika Cloth Mills' use of coffee husks for biomass energy, and exploration of green dyes from natural sources indicate potential pathways toward sustainability. …”
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Smart education in remote areas: collaborative strategies to address challenges in Majene Regency, Indonesia by Sitti Sapiah, St. Maria Ulfah, Aco Nata Saputra, Rudi Hardi

“…IntroductionThis study investigates the critical factors influencing the successful implementation of Smart Education in Majene Regency, with particular attention to trust, communication, commitment, educational foundations, educational pillars, and educational benefits. The initiative responds to the growing need for digital transformation in education, particularly in remote areas.MethodsA quantitative research design was employed, involving 345 respondents selected through purposive sampling from institutions that actively implement Smart Education. …”
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School principals’ understanding of managing public-private partnerships related to information and communication technology in under-resourced public secondary schools by Rachael Adebola Olusegun, Maitumeleng Albertina Nthontho

“… This study investigated principals’ perceptions of their responsibilities in managing technology infrastructure in underresourced public secondary schools within the Tshwane West district, using a public-private partnership (PPP) approach. 2017,the Telkom Foundation initiated the ‘Connected Schools Project’ 2017, which introduced advanced tech-enabled resources and support to enhance technology-driven education in select underresourced public secondary schools in Gauteng’s Tshwane West district. …”
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Engaging community groups to enhance healthcare access for persons with disabilities in rural Uganda: A qualitative exploration. by Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata, Tracey Smythe, Slivesteri Sande, Abdmagidu Menya, Shaffa Hameed, Peter Waiswa, Femke Bannink Mbazzi, Hannah Kuper

“…Semi-structured interviews with 27 purposively selected persons with disabilities in Luuka district, Eastern Uganda were undertaken between September and November 2022. …”
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Magnitude and factors associated with low birth weight among newborns in public health facilities of Mekelle City, northern Ethiopia: a multi-center study by Gebremichael Aregawi Teklehaimanot, Kahsay Zenebe Gebreslasie, Woldu Mammo Werid, Berhanu Gebresilassie, Gebregziabher Kidanemariam, Etsay Weldekidan Tsegay, Zenawi Hagos Gufue, Meresa Berwo Mengesha

“…Health facilities should promote awareness of the importance of initiating ANC visits early, with an emphasis on nutritional counseling throughout pregnancy.…”
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Incidence of tuberculosis and its predictors among children on antiretroviral therapy in Amhara Region, Ethiopia: a multicentre institution-based retrospective follow-up study by Wubet Tazeb Wondie, Bruck Tesfaye Legesse, Gebrehiwot Berie Mekonnen, Fikadie Dagnew Baye

“…The study participants were selected using simple random technique. National antiretroviral intake and follow-up forms were used to gather data through the KoBo Toolbox. …”
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An analysis of drug resistance among people living with HIV/AIDS in Shanghai, China. by Fengdi Zhang, Li Liu, Meiyan Sun, Jianjun Sun, Hongzhou Lu

“…<h4>Results</h4>There were 575 subjects selected for this study and 369 participated in this research. …”
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The costs of suboptimal breastfeeding in Ontario, Canada, and potential healthcare resource impacts from improving rates: a pediatric health system costing analysis by Nnachebe Michael Onah, Sandra Hoy, Kathleen Slofstra

“…Over 92% of mothers in Ontario, Canada initiate breastfeeding, yet exclusivity and duration rates decline over time. …”
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Self-esteem and health indicators in Polish postmenopausal women by Karolina Krupa-Kotara, Karolina Krupa-Kotara, Agnieszka Gdańska, Agnieszka Gdańska, Mateusz Grajek, Tuğrul Günay, Mateusz Rozmiarek

“…Community-based physical activity initiatives may support psychological wellbeing among postmenopausal women.…”
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A review on ADHD disorder, diagnosis and therapeutic approach in children and adolescents by Gaurav Kumar, Bhawna Sharma, Raj Kumar Tiwari, Ravi Kumar, Maneesh Kumar Singh

“…The study also outlines current research problems and gaps in the available data while offering insights into ongoing initiatives to produce new ADHD treatments.…”
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Knocking on Industry’s Door: Needs in Product-Cost Optimization in the Early Product Life Cycle Stages by Matthias Walter, Christian Leyh, Susanne Strahringer

“…During a co-innovation workshop at SAP SE, we initiated our collaborative research with selected large-scale enterprises from the discrete manufacturing industry. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization Design of a Fractional Order PID Controller for a Gun Control System by Qiang Gao, Jilin Chen, Li Wang, Shiqing Xu, Yuanlong Hou

“…To enhance the convergent rate of the optimization process, an opposition based learning method is embedded in the chaotic population initialization process. To enhance the robustness of the algorithm for different problems, an adapting scheme of the mutation operation is further employed. …”
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Differentiating systemic artery-to-pulmonary artery fistula from pulmonary arteriovenous malformation: A case report by Hiroshi Baba, MD, Kazunori Fukasawa, MD, Hiroyuki Kawaguchi, MD, Hiromu Hidaka, MD, Yoshiki Asayama, MD, PhD

“…This report describes a rare case of a systemic artery-to-pulmonary artery fistula initially misdiagnosed as a pulmonary arteriovenous malformation in a 64-year-old male with severe emphysema. …”
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