Impact of a digital application on HbA1c levels in people with diabetes: a randomized controlled trial by Lena Roth, Nico Steckhan, Peter E. H. Schwarz

“…This study aims to evaluate the impact of a digital application on self-management (ESYSTA, Germany), expressed in a change in HbA1c levels, in people with diabetes treated with insulin.Materials and methodsA randomized controlled, multicentric trial was conducted in 204 people with diabetes (60% type 2 diabetes) treated with insulin to assess the efficacy of ESYSTA. …”
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The effects of Low-Load BFRE training on self-reported knee function and pain intensity in individuals with knee impairment by Matej Ipavec

“… Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of low-load (LL) blood flow restriction exercise (BFRE) on orthopedic patients with knee joint injuries, focusing on the subjective assessment of knee joint function and the perception of pain in the knee joint. Methods: The participants were divided into an LL-BFRE group and a sham LL-BFRE group (SLL-BFRE). …”
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Analysis of Learner Types According to Self-Efficacy and Team-Member Exchange: Using K-means Clustering by Mi-Jin Ra, Min-Jung Jin

“…Self-efficacy, based on Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory, is defined as an individual’s belief in their ability to overcome challenges, while TMX reflects the quality of social exchanges among team members. Methods: A convenience sample of undergraduate students from an aviation service department was recruited, yielding 65 valid responses. …”

Specific Features of Mixed Anesthesia with Preserved Spontaneous Breathing in Elderly Patients by V. V. Likhvantsev, D. D. Selivanov, S. A., Fedorov, O. A. Grebenchikov, A. S. Murachev, S. S. Timoshin

“…Subjects and methods. Examinations were made in 142 patients aged over 65 years. …”
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The frequency and clinical course of retinopathy of prematurity in modern developmental care conditions as evidenced by the Moscow region perinatal center by L. A. Katargina, S. A. Trusova, O. A. Shevernaya, N. A. Osipova, A. Yu. Panova

“…Purpose: to determine the incidence and clinical course of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in modern developmental  care conditions as based by the data of a level III perinatal center.Material  and methods. A retrospective study of 920 premature infants of the ROP at-risk cohort managed by the Neonatology department of Moscow Regional Perinatal Center over the 2-year period of 2017–2018 was performed. …”
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L-glutamine Supplementation Enhances Sperm Motility and Viability in Low-count Samples during Cryopreservation: Evidence from a Nonrandomized In vitro Study by Jesselyn Angellee, Christian Christopher Sunnu, Sally Suharyani, Ninik Darsini, Agustinus Agustinus, Reny I’tishom, William William, Pratik Patel, Daniel Patterson

“…This approach holds promise for optimizing outcomes in sperm cryopreservation protocols.…”
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Digitalization of the Financial Activities of Platform Companies: Competitive Potential and social Impact by V. P. Bauer, V. V. Eremin, M. V. Ryzhkova

“…The relevance of the article is due to the demand for theexperience of foreign platform companies as the main business models for the competitive development of the economy. The authors apply methods such as theoretical analysis of scientific publications (analysis, synthesis, generalization); deduction as a procedure for the transition from the general to the particular; analysis of the structure of the influence of platform companies on the strategies of competition, highlighting the differences between the platform and linear business models; determining the influence of platform companies on competition among offline partners; identification of competition between platform companies and within them; highlighting aspects of the social impact of the functioning of platforms and platform companies. …”
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EFFECTIVENESS OF THE MINIMALLY INVASIVE MYOCARDIAL REVASCULARIZATION WITH AORTIC NO-TOUCH TECHNIQUE by A. A. Zenkov

“…Materials and methods. From 2011 up to 2013 at the cardiac surgery department of ME “Vitebsk regional clinical hospital” 151 patients with the CHD underwent minimally invasive myocardium revascularization (MIMR) at the multiple lesions of coronary arteries. …”
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Residents’ perceptions of urban densification and health – a systems dynamics approach by Lisa S. Barsties, Annemarie Ruijsbroek, Mariëlle A. Beenackers, Guus Luijben, Saskia W. van den Berg

“…The groups differed by length of residence (0–5, 10–15, and > 15 years). …”
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Improving out‐of‐hospital notification in traumatic cardiac arrests with novel usage of smartphone application by Geoffrey S. Kelly, Drew Clare

“…Citizen sends notifications to mobile devices in response to nearby detected public safety events, and we sought to evaluate its utility in prenotification for traumatic cardiac arrest. Methods This was a retrospective observational study. …”
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Computational measurement and task scheduling: a study on IoT edge device strategies by ZHU Shuqiong, XU Qingqing, LI Xiaotao, CHEN Wei

“…Moreover, prevalent task scheduling methods in computility network predominantly rely on centralized network routing nodes or management platforms. …”
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Adherence to customized vestibular rehabilitation therapy: influencing factors and clinical implications in vestibulopathy by Yeon Hee Im, Hyun Jin Lee, Eun-Ju Jeon

“…This study aimed to identify factors affecting adherence to CVRT across major vestibulopathy categories, including acute unilateral vestibular hypofunction (AUVH), chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction (CUVH), and bilateral vestibular hypofunction (BVH).MethodsA retrospective analysis of 90 patients who were prescribed four sessions of CVRT and underwent the therapy was conducted. …”
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Changes in life satisfaction over six years in the general population: A longitudinal study with the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS). by Andreas Hinz, Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf, Heide Glaesmer, Matthias L Schroeter, Ana N Tibubos, Katja Petrowski, Michael Friedrich

“…However, the knowledge about long-term changes in life satisfaction and the associations between such changes and changes in other variables of physical and mental health is limited.<h4>Methods</h4>A community-based representative sample of the general population has been examined twice with a time interval of six years (n = 4,999), using the SWLS and several other scales.…”
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Abstract 209: Incidence and outcome of perforations during medium‐vessel occlusion compared to large‐vessel occlusion thrombectomy by Marios Psychogios

“…The aim of this study was to compare the incidence and outcome of patients with perforation during MeVO and LVO thrombectomy and to report on the procedural steps that led to perforation. Methods In this multicenter retrospective cohort study, data of consecutive patients with vessel perforation during thrombectomy between January 01, 2015 and September 30, 2022 were collected. …”
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Ensemble RBE Modeling in Proton Therapy: A Meta-Synthesis Framework for Dose Assessment in the Brainstem and Spinal Cord by Shen-Hao Lee, Pei-Ju Chao, Zong-Jun Wu, Jyun-Jie Wu, Junping Shiau, Hsin-Hung Shih, Tsair-Fwu Lee

“…This study introduces ensemble RBE models (eRBE-B and eRBE-SC) developed through a meta-synthesis (MS) approach to improve dose accuracy and stability in proton radiotherapy. Materials and Methods A systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines identified studies utilizing variable RBE models. …”
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Trends in Medical Imaging Safety Incidents: A Retrospective Analysis of Contributing Factors by Ibrahim P. Hussin, Sumayah Jaha, Fahad M. Al Mutairi, Mubarak K. Hilaby, Ayman Ahmad, Yasser H. Hadi, Marites C. Hussin

“…This study analyzes trends and contributing factors in imaging safety incidents utilizing electronic occurrence variance reporting (OVR) data to identify patterns and recommend improvements. Methods: Data from the medical imaging department of a tertiary medical center’s OVR system were analyzed for incidents reported between 2021 and 2023. …”
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Incidence and predictors of cardiovascular disease mortality and all-cause mortality in patients with type II diabetes with peripheral arterial disease. by Amaraporn Rerkasem, Ampica Mangklabruks, Supawan Buranapin, Kiran Sony, Nimit Inpankaew, Rath Rerkasem, Sasinat Pongtam, Kochaphan Phirom, Kittipan Rerkasem

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This cohort study estimated the incidence and predictors of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and various stages of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) at the largest tertiary referral hospitals in upper-northern Thailand.<h4>Methods</h4>This study recruited 278 T2DM and PAD patients for a 7-year cohort study. …”
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Redesigning Building Thermal Science Education Through Inquiry-Based Experiential Learning by Jinxun Zhuang, Chenshun Chen, Julian Wang

“…However, traditional teaching methods often disconnect theoretical instruction from practical application, limiting students’ ability to apply core concepts in real-world scenarios. …”
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Pharmacogenetics as a Way for Personalizing Diuretic Therapy: Focus on Torasemide by N. M. Gafurova, E. V. Shikh, O. D. Ostroumova

“…Optimizing diuretic therapy in patients with chronic heart failure is a complicated problem with many unresolved questions. …”
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Study on Seepage Characteristics and Production Capacity Characteristics of Complex Structural Wells in Non-Homogeneous Gas Reservoirs Based on Hydroelectric Simulation by Hengjie Liao, Quanzhi Ji, Zhehao Jiang, Bin Yuan

“…With the aim of the limitations of the existing hydroelectric simulation experiment methods under non-homogeneous reservoir conditions, this paper investigates the seepage characteristics and production capacity laws of complex structural wells by designing hydroelectric simulation experiments of horizontal wells and planar multi-branch wells under non-homogeneous reservoir conditions, based on the hydroelectric similarity principle. …”
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