Clinical decision support system based on artificial intelligence for adjusting insulin pump parameters in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus by D. Yu. Sorokin, E. S. Trufanova, O. Yu. Rebrova, O. B. Bezlepkina, D. N. Laptev

“…BACKGROUND: Widely available diabetes devices (continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pump etc.) generate large amount of data and development of an advanced clinical decision support system (CDSS), able to automatically evaluate and optimize insulin therapy, is relevant.AIM: Development of a mathematical model and an CDSS based on it to optimize insulin therapy in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and assessment of the agreement between the recommendations of the CDSS and the physician on insulin pump (IP) parameters: basal profile (BP), carbohydrate ratio (CR), correction factor (СF).MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data from 504 children with T1DM were analyzed over the period of 7875 days. …”
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Construction of mathematical models to predict M25 and M10 coke quality indices by E. N. Stepanov, A. N. Smirnov, D. I. Alekseev

“…It is proposed to use them to optimize the petrographic charge factors by various optimality criteria of the coke quality indices.…”
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Real-world efficacy and safety of cefepime for pediatric community-acquired pneumonia: a propensity score-matched study by Changxin Liu, Changxin Liu, Jiayu Deng, Yudi Xing, Yudi Xing, Yanqing Song, Yanqing Song

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the real-world clinical efficacy and safety of cefepime in treating pediatric community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), comparing it with other broad-spectrum antibiotics, including cefoperazone-sulbactam and meropenem, using a propensity score-matched design.MethodsA retrospective, propensity score-matched cohort study was conducted in pediatric patients (0–18 years) hospitalized with CAP. …”
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Evaluating the coagulation parameters in acute ischemic versus hemorrhagic stroke patients upon hospital admission by Keesari Sai Sandeep REDDY, Priyadarshini VARADARAJ, Subbaiah SENTHILNATHAN, Vivekanandan T, Gunasekaran N

“…Understanding the demographic, clinical, and coagulation profile differences between these subtypes is crucial for optimizing management strategies and improving patient outcomes. …”
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Characteristics and prognostic analysis of cystic vestibular schwannomas: prolonged surgical duration with limited impact on neurological function by Xuanpeng Li, Hongying Cai, Huijun Gong, Zi’ang Wang, Jibo Lv

“…The goal is to inform individualized surgical planning and perioperative management.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 273 patients who underwent surgery for vestibular schwannomas. …”
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Early detection to improve outcome in people with undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis: the PROMPT research programme including RCT by Neil McHugh, Laura Bojke, Mel Brooke Turfrey, Rachel Charlton, Myka Ransom, Laura C Coates, Howard Collier, Claire Davies, Emma Dures, Philip Helliwell, Jana James, Anya Lissina, Vishnu B Madhok, Alison L Nightingale, Jonathan Packham, Catherine Smith, Eldon Spackman, Cerys Tassinari, William Tillett, Sarah T Brown

“…BN models may be a useful method to identify clusters of symptoms that predict PsA with reasonable accuracy. …”
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Atomic Force Microscopic Evaluation of Surface Topographies of Various Rotary Files in Root Canal Preparation in Molar Teeth by B Swathika, Bharath Nagareddy, V Vijith, Nuha Alghamdi, Angel Samson

“…Atomic force microscopy (AFM) provides high-resolution imaging that can reveal detailed surface characteristics of these instruments. Materials and Methods: In this study, three types of rotary files (File A, File B, and File C) were used to prepare the root canals of extracted human molar teeth. …”
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Analyzing Emotional Control in University Athletes: A Cross-Cultural and Gender Perspective by Ahmed Jabbar Abiyra, Sandeep Tiwari, Sandhya Tiwari, Mir Ahsan Ul Haq

“…Understanding the interplay between emotional regulation and athletic success can provide valuable insights for optimizing performance strategies. Objectives. This study aimed to investigate the role of emotional control in athletic performance among university athletes from Baghdad, Iraq, and Delhi, India, with a focus on examining differences by gender and university affiliation. …”
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Ultrasound Imaging Comparison of Crural Fascia Thickness and Muscle Stiffness in Stroke Patients with Spasticity by Jongwon Choi, Yerim Do, Haneul Lee

“…Methods: A total of 88 patients with chronic stroke (mean age: 62.7 ± 10.2 years) were included in this study. …”
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Humoral factors in the formation of neuroosteoarthropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus by M. M. Kalandiya, E. A. Kogan, L. V. Nikankina, A. Y. Tokmakova, E. L. Zaitseva, G. R. Galstyan

“…The search for predictors of this pathology is extremely relevant, because will optimize therapy and reduce the risk of limb amputation.AIM: To compare the levels of advanced glycation end products and their receptors in the blood and bone tissue in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic neuroosteoarthropathy and in individuals without this complication in order to determine the possibility of using these parameters as early predictors of severe foot deformities in this category of patients.MATERIALS AND METHODS: During hospitalization for planned surgical treatment, venous blood and bone tissue samples were taken from patients with chronic (inactive) stage of DNOAP and patients with neuropathic foot ulcers.RESULTS: The study included 88 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and neuropathic form of diabetic foot syndrome, who were divided into 2 groups. …”
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Comparative evaluation of several toric intraocular lens calculators for predicting postoperative refractive astigmatism in cataract surgery: a real-world study by Haocheng Xian, Bingzhen Li, Ziyao Xia, Chun Zhang, Xuemin Li

“…Abstract Background This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the predictive accuracy of six widely used toric intraocular lens (IOL) calculators in eyes undergoing cataract surgery with toric IOL implantation. Methods This retrospective study reviewed 53 eyes of 53 patients that underwent cataract extraction with toric IOL implantation using Zeiss 709 M. …”
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Adherence to WHO/INRUD prescription indicators in public hospitals: evidence from the Ashanti Region, Ghana by Richard Delali Agbeko Djochie, Rita Owusu-Donkor, Elizabeth Modupe d’Almeida, Francis Kwadwo Gyamfi Akwah, Emmanuel Kyeremateng, Samuel Opoku-Afriyie, Cecilia Akosua Tabiri, Francis Kyei-Frimpong, Samuel Dwomoh, Francis Fordjour, Jonathan Boakye-Yiadom

“…Background: Rational prescribing optimizes medicine use, reduces costs, and improves patient outcomes. …”
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Is there a risk of developmental problems in infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus and/or pre-eclampsia? by Bilge Nur Yardımcı-Lokmanoğlu, Yusuf Topal, Esra Kınacı-Biber, Zeynep Arıkan, Gülsen Sırtbaş-Işık, Doğan Porsnok, Hasan Tolga Çelik, Akmer Mutlu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This cohort study included 255 infants in 4 groups: (i) 96 infants born to mothers with GDM, (ii) 78 infants born to mothers with PE, (iii) 31 infants born to mothers with GDM and PE, and (iv) 50 typically developing infants. …”
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Servicescape of Fitness Facilities and Customer Satisfaction: A Comparative Kano Analysis of Korean and Chinese Consumers by Long-Zhe Li, Sung-Kwang Kim, Jinho Yoo, Kyong-ken Choi

“…OBJECTIVES This study explores the impact of fitness facility servicescapes on customer satisfaction and compares the differences between Korean and Chinese consumers using the Kano model. …”
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Magnesium as an adjunct to nimodipine in subarachnoid hemorrhage: a meta-analysis by Riva Satya Radiansyah, Yuri Pamungkas, Ilham Ikhtiar

“…This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combining magnesium with nimodipine for the management of SAH. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library. …”
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A pooled analysis of the efficacy of sertraline in women, with a focus on those of childbearing age by Andrea Fagiolini, Melissa Paulita Mariano, Egbert Biesheuvel, Pradeep Purushottamahanti

“…This post-hoc pooled analysis evaluated the efficacy of sertraline (one of the most studied medications in women) in women of reproductive age (18–44 years). Methods Data was pooled from nine clinical trials of sertraline that included 1832 subjects with MDD. …”
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Knowledge of self-management and asthma control among asthma patients attending a polyclinic in Western part of Singapore by Joanne H. Khor, Anna Szücs, Lay Hoon Goh

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among adult asthmatic patients in a public primary care clinic (polyclinic) using convenience sampling. …”
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Diabetic Management and Infection Risk in Total Ankle Arthroplasty by Kevin Wu BS, Albert T. Anastasio MD, Alexandra Krez MD, Conor N. O'Neill MD, Kishen Mitra, Samuel B. Adams MD, James K. DeOrio MD, Mark E. Easley MD, James A. Nunley MD

“…This study aims to demonstrate the impact of diabetic management on the occurrence of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following TAA. Methods: This was a retrospective study of patients who underwent a TAA at a single academic institution from March 2002 to May 2022. …”
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The effect of Shirodhara on essential hypertension: Systematic review and meta-analysis by Meenakshi Khapre, Dhanlika Dhanlika, Sriloy Mohanty, Amrita Mehndiratta

“…Larger, well-designed research is needed to prove Shirodhara’s effectiveness in hypertension management and optimize therapy methods.…”
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Effects of short physical activity sessions on physical fitness and cognitive control in Norwegian upper secondary school students: the MOVE12 pilot study by Svein Barene, Harald Oseland, Rolf Inge Ølberg, Sigbjørn Litleskare

“…The MOVE-break concept integrates strength, endurance, and playful activities into classroom settings to counteract sedentary behavior. Methods This 12-week cluster-randomized controlled trial enrolled 517 first-year students from academic and vocational programs. …”
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