Equity in clinical trials for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis: A systematic review of global representation and inclusion of patients and researchers. by David S Lawrence, Tshepo Leeme, Mosepele Mosepele, Thomas S Harrison, Janet Seeley, Joseph N Jarvis

“…Using HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis (CM) as a case study, we conducted a systematic review of clinical trials to determine how inclusive and representative they were both in terms of the affected population and the involvement of local investigators.<h4>Methods</h4>We searched Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane, Africa-Wide, CINAHL Plus, and Web of Science. …”
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Canaloplasty versus Nonpenetrating Deep Sclerectomy: 2-Year Results and Quality of Life Assessment by Anna Byszewska, Anselm Jünemann, Marek Rękas

“…To compare phacocanaloplasty (PC) and phaco-non-penetrating deep sclerectomy (PDS). Methods. 75 patients with uncontrolled glaucoma and cataract were randomized for PC (37 eyes) or PDS (38 eyes). …”
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Effective Linkages of Continuum of Care for Improving Neonatal, Perinatal, and Maternal Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Kimiyo Kikuchi, Evelyn Korkor Ansah, Sumiyo Okawa, Yeetey Enuameh, Junko Yasuoka, Keiko Nanishi, Akira Shibanuma, Margaret Gyapong, Seth Owusu-Agyei, Abraham Rexford Oduro, Gloria Quansah Asare, Abraham Hodgson, Masamine Jimba, Ghana EMBRACE Implementation Research Project Team

“…The objective of the present study is to assess the effectiveness of different continuum of care linkages for reducing neonatal, perinatal, and maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries.<h4>Methods</h4>We searched for randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials that addressed two or more linkages of continuum of care and attempted to increase mothers' uptake of antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and postnatal care. …”
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The diagnostic accuracy of a single CEA blood test in detecting colorectal cancer recurrence: Results from the FACS trial. by Bethany Shinkins, Brian D Nicholson, John Primrose, Rafael Perera, Timothy James, Sian Pugh, David Mant

“…Decisions to investigate further (usually by CT imaging) are based on single test results, reflecting international guidelines.<h4>Methods</h4>A secondary analysis was undertaken of data from the FACS trial (two arms included CEA testing). …”
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Impact of remote social interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic on the cognitive and psychological status of older adults with and without cognitive impairment: A randomized contr... by Ana L Vives-Rodriguez, Anna Marin, Kylie A Schiloski, Gabor P Hajos, Adolfo Di Crosta, Irene Ceccato, Pasquale La Malva, Diana C Anderson, Naheer Lahdo, Kaleigh Donnelly, Jiali Dong, Sabrina Kasha, Colleen Rooney, Judith Dayaw, Gabrielle Marton, Audrey Wack, Vanessa Hanger, Renée DeCaro, Alberto Di Domenico, Katherine W Turk, Rocco Palumbo, Andrew E Budson

“…This study investigated the impact of social interaction through remote communication technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic on the cognitive and psychological status of older adults with and without cognitive impairment.<h4>Methods</h4>Participants were recruited from Boston (USA) and Chieti (Italy). …”
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Comparison of Approaches for Stroke Prophylaxis in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Network Meta-Analyses of Randomized Controlled Trials. by Navkaranbir S Bajaj, Rajat Kalra, Nirav Patel, Taimoor Hashim, Hemant Godara, Sameer Ather, Garima Arora, Tilak Pasala, Thomas T Whitfield, David C McGiffin, Mustafa I Ahmed, Steven G Lloyd, Nita A Limdi, Pankaj Arora

“…We conducted the current analyses by combining efficacy and safety characteristics of all FDA approved stroke prophylaxis treatment strategies for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>We searched SCOPUS from 1945 till October 2015 for randomized controlled trials comparing these strategies and reporting efficacy and safety outcomes. …”
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Upper extremity function and quality of life in patients with breast cancer related lymphedema by Bojinović-Rodić Dragana, Popović-Petrović Svetlana, Tomić Sanja, Markez Stanislava, Živanić Dobrinka

“…The aim of this study was to estimate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with breast-cancer-related lymphedema and its correlation with upper limb function and the size of edema. Methods. The cross-sectional study included 54 breast-cancer-related lymphedema patients. …”
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A Comprehensive Literature Review on Hydrogen Tanks: Storage, Safety, and Structural Integrity by Alfonso Magliano, Carlos Perez Carrera, Carmine Maria Pappalardo, Domenico Guida, Valentino Paolo Berardi

“…The key findings of this review work underline the need for improved materials, enhanced safety protocols, and robust infrastructure to support hydrogen adoption. More importantly, one of the fundamental results of the present review analysis is pinpointing the central role that composite materials will play during the transition toward hydrogen applications based on thin-walled industrial vessels. …”
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Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans Leaching of Silica-Sulfide Gold Ores from May-Hibey Deposits, Tigray, Ethiopia by Goitom Gebreyohannes Berhe, Desta Berhe Sbhatu, Samuel Estifanos Gebre, Kiros Hagos Abay, Genet Gebryohannes Mhretu, Gebrekidan Mebrahtu Tesfamariam, Samuel Alemayehu Lapiso, Mulugeta Sisay Cheru, Afewerk Gebre Meressa

“…Oxidative leaching is an inexpensive alternative to using chemical cyanide extraction methods for gold from low-grade gold sulfide. Oxidation of finely ground gold-bearing ore by Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans was evaluated in terms of cell density, pH, and leaching efficiency of Fe and Au in shake flask experiments. …”
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Health-promoting behaviors in older adulthood and intrinsic capacity 10 years later: the HUNT study by Aslaug Angelsen, Sigrid Nakrem, Ekaterina Zotcheva, Bjørn Heine Strand, Linn Beate Strand

“…Abstract Background With the global population growing older, there is a need for more knowledge of how to improve and/or maintain functional capacities to promote healthy ageing. …”
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Early intensive therapy for preventing neurological deterioration in branch atheromatous disease by Yen-Chu Huang, Hsu-Huei Weng, Yuan-Hsiung Tsai, Leng-Chieh Lin, Jiann-Der Lee, Jen-Tsung Yang, Yi-Ting Pan

“…Design: A prospective, single-arm study with a historical control group. Methods: This study reports the results of the Statin and Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Preventing Early Neurological Deterioration in Branch Atheromatous Disease trial. …”
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Exploring injury profiles in professional football: evidence from a five-year study and the role of the functional movement screen by Ahmet Bayrak

“…Given that the FMS test battery alone did not reliably predict injury risk, we recommend its use in combination with other multifactorial screening methods to enhance the accuracy of injury risk assessment. …”
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Influence of deep marginal elevation on the marginal adaptation and fracture resistance of zirconia endocrowns constructed on endodontically treated premolar teeth: in vitro study by Sara Tamimi, Huda I. Mostafa, Menna S. Ali, Hayam M. Tawfik

“…This study evaluated the marginal adaptation and fracture resistance of endodontically treated premolars restored with endocrowns fabricated from translucent multi-layered zirconia ceramic following deep marginal elevation. Methods Eighteen freshly extracted intact human maxillary premolars were endodontically treated, and standard endocrown preparations were performed. …”
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Are the poorest poor being left behind? Estimating global inequalities in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health by Aluísio J D Barros, Cesar G Victora, Fernando C Wehrmeister, Luis Paulo Vidaletti, Leonardo Zanini Ferreira, Ahmad Reza Hosseinpoor

“…We present a comprehensive analysis of wealth inequalities for the composite coverage index (CCI) using national health surveys carried out since 2010, using wealth deciles and absolute income estimates as stratification variables, and show how these new approaches expand on traditional equity analyses.Methods 83 low-income and middle-income countries were studied. …”
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Psychometric properties of the perceived stress scale (PSS‐10) among pregnant women in China by ZiYang Zhang, Qingzhi Wang, Qingzhi Wang

“…Criterion-related validity was established by correlating PSS-10 scores with CMHS scores, thereby assessing the scale’s convergent and discriminant validity.ResultsThe result demonstrated PSS-10 had robust internal consistency, with Cronbach’s α coefficients and McDonald’s omega (Composite reliability) were more than 0.70 for the scale and its constituent sub-factors. …”
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DEUS Enthesitis Index (DEI): a new tool integrating ultrasound and clinical examination for enthesitis assessment in spondyloarthritis by Emilio Filippucci, Andrea Di Matteo, Stefano Di Donato

“…Objectives (1) To develop a composite score, the DEUS (Defining Enthesitis on Ultrasound in Spondyloarthritis) Enthesitis Index (DEI), which integrates ultrasound and clinical examination findings for enthesitis assessment in patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA); (2) to examine the relationships between DEI and clinical features in this population, compared to the clinical examination of the entheses alone.Methods This was a cross-sectional, observational, multicentric study involving 20 rheumatology centres across 11 countries. …”
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Creation of a collection fund and study of cultivars of daylilies in the M. M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine by T. O. Shcherbakova

“…Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NBG), selection of assortment for decorative horticulture and landscaping. Methods. Cultivars from the NBG daylily collection were studied. …”
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The Biological Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs and the Risk of Cardiovascular Events: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Suiyuan Hu, Chu Lin, Xiaoling Cai, Xingyun Zhu, Fang Lv, Lin Nie, Linong Ji

“…To assess the association between the use of biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) and the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with systemic inflammatory conditions. Methods. Eligible cohort studies or randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from inception to January 2021 were included. …”
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Predictors and development patterns of approximal caries: a retrospective cross-sectional radiographic assessment by Fatma Yilmaz

“…It was also aimed to evaluate the development patterns of approximal caries on adjacent surfaces facing each other. Methods The radiographic database of Faculty of Dentistry at Mugla Sitki Kocman University from 2019 to 2023 was used for this study. …”
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CLINICAL AND PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF HYPONATREMIA IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEART FAILURE by N. T. Vatutin, A. N. Shevelyok, A. N. Zagoruiko

“…The aim: to assess the short-term prognostic value of different types of hyponatremia in patients hospitalized for acute decompensated chronic heart failure. Material and methods. A prospective study included 396 patients hospitalized for acute decompensated chronic heart failure. …”
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