The influence of women's groups mobilisation on health emergency response: Evidence from the Ebola outbreak in Liberia. by Florence Wullo Anfaara, Erica S Lawson, Kilian Nasung Atuoye, Isaac Luginaah

“…We built a composite model from community response strategies that participants reported witnessing. …”
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Transplanting human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells and hyaluronate hydrogel repairs cartilage of osteoarthritis in the minipig model by Kun-Chi Wu, Yu-Hsun Chang, Hwan-Wun Liu, Dah-Ching Ding

“…Then, 1.5 mL of a HUCMSC (5 × 106 cells) and HA composite (4%) was transplanted into the chondral-injured area in the right knee of each pig. …”
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The Effect of the Toothbrushing and Surface Treatments on the Surface Roughness of Interim Crown Materials Used for Conventional, Subtractive, and Additive Manufacturing Techniques... by Beşar İzzetağa, Onur Şahin, Ayşegül Köroğlu, Hatice Nalan Bozoğulları

“…Background: This study aimed to compare the effect of the surface treatment and toothbrushing abrasion on the surface roughness of interim crown material specimens manufactured using conventional, subtractive, and additive processing techniques. Material and methods: 80 disk-shaped specimens were prepared from 4 different interim crown materials; one auto-polymerized polymethyl methacrylate resin (PMMA);(IM) and one bis-acryl composite resin;(AC) for conventional technique, one computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) PMMA block;(TC) for subtractive process, one 3-dimensionally (3D) printed resin;(CB) for additive process. …”
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Prophylactic Impella CP versus VA-ECMO in Patients Undergoing Complex High-Risk Indicated PCI by Deborah M.F. van den Buijs, Adriaan Wilgenhof, Paul Knaapen, Carlo Zivelonghi, Tom Meijers, Paul Vermeersch, Fatih Arslan, Niels Verouden, Alex Nap, Krischan Sjauw, Floris S. van den Brink

“…However, comparable data on different forms of MCS are not at hand. Methods. In this multicenter observational study, we retrospectively evaluated all CHIP procedures with the support of an Impella CP or VA-ECMO, who were declined surgery by the heart team. …”
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Prognostic significance of Ki-67 in assessing the risk of progression, relapse or metastasis in pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas by Zilan Luo, Xu Yan, Yang Liu, Fengrui Nan, Yuhong Lei, Yuan Ren, Lingyu Li

“…The prognostic value of Ki-67 in assessing the risk of progression, relapse, or metastasis in PPGLs remains debated.Methods This cohort study included 501 patients diagnosed with PPGLs at the First Hospital of Jilin University between 2000 and 2022, with clinical data, treatment details, pathological indicators, and germline gene test results collected. …”
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A survey of pediatric dentists' caries-related treatment decisions and restorative modalities – A web-based survey by Hassan S. Halawany, Fouad Salama, Vimal Jacob, Nimmi Biju Abraham, Tarfa Nasser Bin Moharib, Abdulfatah Samih Alazmah, Jawaher Abdulaziz Al Harbi

“…Esthetic pediatric crowns were more utilized by male compared to female participants. …”
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Comparative Diagnostic Performance of Microscopy, SD-Bioline Rapid Diagnostic Test, and Polymerase Chain Reaction in the Detection of Malaria Infection among Pregnant Women at Deli... by Bekindaka Ngemani Obase, Esemu Livo Forgu, Awanakam Honore Awanakam, Zeukeng Francis, Agnenga Balonga Annie, Nchankou Loic, Jude Daiga Bigoga, Rose Leke, Dickson Shey Nsagha

“…The positivity rate in at least two of the test methods (composite positive) was 42.31% for women with and 19.90% for women without HIV. …”
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Population dynamics and monitoring applied to decision-making by M. J. Conroy, D. C. Lee

“…For useful introductions to decision theory and methods, we suggest that readers consult Lindley (1985) or Clemen & Reilly (2001). …”
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Biventricular longitudinal strain analysis using cardiovascular magnetic resonance feature-tracking: Prognostic value in Eisenmenger syndrome by Chao Gong, Chen Chen, Xuhan Liu, Ke Wan, Jiajun Guo, Juan He, Lidan Yin, Bi Wen, Shoufang Pu, Yucheng Chen

“…Kaplan–Meier analysis indicated that patients with both lower absolute values of LV GLS and RV FWLS were more likely to be at an even higher risk of composite endpoints (p <0.001). …”
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Contribution of cardio-ankle vascular index to prediction of cardiovascular events in the adult urban population: data from the ESSE-RF study (Tomsk) by A. R. Zairova, A. N. Rogoza, E. V. Oshchepkova, E. B. Yarovaya, V. A. Kutsenko, S. A. Shalnova, I. A. Trubacheva, V. S. Kaveshnikov, V. N. Serebryakova, S. A. Boytcov

“…We revealed that prior myocardial infarction or stroke (n=52) is associated with an increase in CVE incidence from 2,3 to 11,5% (p=0,0003) and from 5% to 23% (p&lt;0,001) for primary and secondary composite endpoints, respectively. In a group of 1290 people (without prior MI or stroke), CAVI was significantly higher in men than in women: 7,4±1,4 vs 7,1±1,3 (p=0,002), despite more young age: 45,4±11,8 vs 48,0±11,3 years (p&lt;0,001). …”
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Deep learning-based sow posture classifier using colour and depth images by Verônica Madeira Pacheco, Tami M. Brown-Brandl, Rafael Vieira de Sousa, Gary A. Rohrer, Sudhendu Raj Sharma, Luciane Silva Martello

“…Future research can improve model accuracy and speed by expanding the database, exploring fused methods and computational models, considering different breeds of sows, and incorporating more postures. …”
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Double-diffusive magnetoconvection in a tilted porous parallelogrammic domain with discrete heated-cooled segments: Leveraging machine learning and CFD approach by P. Ravindra, M. Sankar, Suresh Rasappan, Wardah Abdullah Al Majrafi, Pugalarasu Rajan, S. Sanal Kumar

“…Through comprehensive and methodical numerical simulations, the effects of all parameters are thoroughly captured. …”
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Effects of CAD/CAM ceramics and thicknesses on translucency and color masking of substrates by Abdullah Saeed Alayad, Abdulaziz Alqhatani, Mohammed S. Alkatheeri, Mohammed Alshehri, Mohammed A. AlQahtani, Aljoharah Ebrahim Bin Osseil, Rawan Abdullah Almusallam

“…Objective: To compare the translucency and masking of zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate with lithium disilicate glass-ceramic and hybrid composite. Materials and methods: One hundred and twenty disc-shaped specimens were fabricated using Enamic, Celtra Duo, IPS E.max CAD, and Suprinity. …”
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Assessment of quality of maternal and newborn care and its determinants: a national study of primary health care facilities in Nigeria by Toluwani Oluwatola, Saheed Dipo Isiaka, Oluomachukwu Omeje, Folake Oni, Olugbemisola W. Samuel, Sidney Sampson, Hilda Ebinim, Oluwadamilare Olatunji, Oluwafisayo Ayodeji, Dolapo Ajibola, Stallone Ngobua, Oluwafunmilayo Dehinbo, Helen Ukoh, Leyira Ken-Aminikpo, Segun Adenipekun, Hilary I. Okagbue

“…This study aimed to assess the quality of MNCs among 25,840 public primary healthcare centers (PHCs) across Nigeria, analyze subnational variations, and determine the influence of contextual variables on the quality of care (QoC) by PHCs. Methods Data from a nationwide PHC assessment conducted in 2022 were utilized to create the composite index of care for PHC facilities in Nigeria. …”
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Determination and prediction of net energy of soybean meal fed to pregnant sows by indirect calorimetry by Lei Xue, Can Zhang, Bo Cheng, Qian Song, Lee J. Johnston, Ling Liu, Fenglai Wang, Jianjun Zang

“…Conclusion A substitution level of 15% was more appropriate to determine NE of SBM. Furthermore, NE values of SBM can be predicted based on their chemical compositions.…”
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Assessing Risk Factors and Posttransplant Outcomes of Nonadherence Among Kidney Transplant Recipients by Kateryna Maksyutynska, HBSc, Benedict Batoy, HBSc, Xinyu Wei, HBSc, Oswa Shafei, HBSc, Yanhong Li, MSc, Olusegun Famure, dipHSM, MPH, MEd, CHE, S. Joseph Kim, MD, PhD, MHS, MBA, FRCPC

“…Methods. A retrospective single-center cohort study was conducted among KTR transplanted from January 1, 2003, to December 31, 2017. …”
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Spatio-temporal Variation of Vegetation Cover and Its Driving Factors in Three-River Headwaters Region During 2001—2020 by Xie Qili, Yang Xin, Hao Lina

“…[Objective] The change trend of vegetation cover in the Three-River headwaters region, and its ecological environment were analyzed, in order to provide a scientific basis for the macro layout and implementation of ecological construction projects in the future. [Methods] Based on MODIS-NDVI, DEM, and meteorological data, the spatio-temporal evolution characteristics and future development trend of vegetation cover in the Three-River Headwaters region from 2001 to 2020 were comprehensively analyzed from multiple perspectives by using the maximum-value composite procedure (MVC), trend analysis, the Hurst index, and other methods. …”
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Identifying high-risk Fontan phenotypes using K-means clustering of cardiac magnetic resonance-based dyssynchrony metrics by Addison Gearhart, Sunakshi Bassi, Rahul H. Rathod, Rebecca S. Beroukhim, Stuart Lipsitz, Maxwell P. Gold, David M. Harrild, Audrey Dionne, Sunil J. Ghelani

“…Clusters were compared for demographic, anatomical, and composite outcomes of death, or heart transplantation. …”
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Simulated Cam Morphology of the Hip Changes Sacroiliac Motion During Hip Motion and Loading in a Cadaveric Model by Mason E. Uvodich, M.D., Alex W. Hooke, M.A., Zachary V. Braig, M.D., Micah J. Nieboer, M.D., Evan M. Dugdale, M.D., William W. Cross, M.D., Aaron J. Krych, M.D., Mario Hevesi, M.D., Ph.D.

“…Purpose: To determine the relationship between cam morphology of the hip and ipsilateral sacroiliac motion compared to the native hip in a cadaveric model. Methods: A simulated cam state was created using a 3-dimensional printed cam secured to the head-neck junction of 5 cadaveric hips. …”
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Adherence to oral anticoagulation in ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation by Paula Tiili, Ioannis Leventis, Janne Kinnunen, Ida Svedjebäck, Mika Lehto, Efstathia Karagkiozi, Dimitrios Sagris, George Ntaios, Jukka Putaala

“…Background Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOAC) have superior safety and comparable efficacy profile compared to vitamin-K antagonists (VKAs), with more convenient dosing schemes. However, issues with adherence to the NOACs remain unsolved.Aims We sought to investigate the adherence to oral anticoagulation (OAC) and baseline factors associated with poor adherence after ischaemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).Methods We recruited hospitalised patients (2013–2019) from two prospective stroke registries in Larissa and Helsinki University Hospitals and invited survived patients to participate in a telephone interview. …”
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