Cost-effectiveness analysis of 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) to prevent pneumococcal disease in the Greek pediatric population by Charalampos Tzanetakos, Ioanna Kokkinaki, Myrto Barmpouni, Vasiliki Kossyvaki, Marina Psarra, Johnna Perdrizet, George Gourzoulidis

“…Objective The aim of the present study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) compared to 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) and 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) for prevention of pneumococcal disease in the pediatric population in Greece.Methods A published decision-analytic Markov model was adapted from payer perspective, to compare PCV20 (under a 3 + 1 dosing schedule per EMA approval) with PCV13 and PCV15 (both under a 2 + 1 dosing schedule) over a 10-year time horizon. …”
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Carotenoid and peptide supplementation from Caulerpa sp. (sea grapes) extract mitigate metabolic syndrome in cholesterol-enriched diet rats via modulation of gut microbiota by Rudy Kurniawan, Fahrul Nurkolis, Agussalim Bukhari, Andi Yasmin Syauki, Burhanudin Bahar, Andi Makbul Aman, Nurpudji Astuti Taslim

“…Objective This study aimed to evaluate the effects of carotenoid and peptide supplementation from Caulerpa sp. …”
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How spatial resolution mediates canopy spectral diversity as a proxy for marsh plant diversity by Yi Fu, Yunlong Yao, Lei Wang, Huaihu Yi, Yuanqi Shan

“…Spectral diversity (SD) indices, including the mean and standard deviation of KNDVI, MTCI, NDREI, and NDVI, were evaluated for their ability to predict plant species diversity across varying spatial resolutions and data sources. …”
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Effects of milk fortification with an advanced chelated trace minerals supplement on growth, health, and nutrient digestibility in dairy calves by Hossein Rajaei-Sharifabadi, Hadi Rahmani, Zahra Shokri, Saideh Fakharzadeh, Somayeh Kalanaky, Mohammad Hassan Nazaran, Ahmad Reza Seradj

“…Milk fortification is an efficient method to supplement young calves before transition to solid feed. …”
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Antitumor effects of vitamin B12 <i>in vitro</i>, <i>in vivo</i>, <i>in silico</i> by O. A. Gromova, D. E. Frolova, I. Yu. Torshin, M. V. Filimonova, M. A. Sorokina, I. A. Reyer, O. A. Limanova, L. E. Fedotova, L. A. Maiorova

“…Objective: to investigate the antitumor effects of various forms of vitamin B12 in combination with various synergistic vitamins and evaluate the prospects for clinical applications.Material and methods. …”
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Prognostic and clinicopathological significance of the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score in patients with lymphoma: a meta-analysis by Lili Li, Lihong Shou

“…The relationship between CONUT and clinicopathological characteristics was measured based on pooled ORs with 95% CIs.Data sources PubMed, Web of Science, Embase and Cochrane Library databases were comprehensively searched from inception through 24 March 2023.Statistical methods Either a random-effects model or a fixed-effects model was selected depending on the level of heterogeneity among the included studies.Results This meta-analysis enrolled seven articles, containing 2060 patients with lymphoma. …”
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Ecological impact and metabolic food waste of overweight and obese adults in Northern European and Mediterranean countries by Donato Angelino, Elisabetta Toti, Marina Ramal-Sanchez, Veronica D’Antonio, Chiara Bravo-Trippetta, Mauro Serafini

“…Thus, the Metabolic Food Waste (MFW) index was developed to measure the food wasted due to EBF accumulation, associated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the water and land resources used in its production.MethodsThe present study aims to evaluate and compare the MFW and ecological footprints of some Mediterranean countries (MC) and North European countries (NEC). …”
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Carbon footprint associated with a small-scale emissions reduction initiative for sustainable event management by V. de cadenet, P. Parinyakulset, W. Komkum, P. Boondaeng, P. Raksa

“…The objective of this study was to assess the carbon footprint of the fair, identify major sources of greenhouse gas emissions, and propose opportunities for emission reduction.METHODS: A comprehensive carbon footprint assessment was conducted by evaluating emissions from travel, accommodation, food consumption, waste generation, electricity, and water usage. …”
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Suitability of walnut and pistachio shells as soilless substrates for producing Genovese basil in aquaponic systems by Gina P. Suárez-Cáceres, Sandamali Lokuhitige, Nathan T. Kaufman, Alharith Alghaithy, Mikaila B. Hishaw, Irwin R. Donis-Gonzalez, Víctor M. Fernández-Cabanás, Jackson A. Gross

“…These materials offer a promising solution for agri-waste management while advancing circular economy objectives in sustainable agriculture.MethodsThe present study evaluates the performance of crushed walnut shell (CWS) and line-waste pistachio shell (LWPS) as partial to complete replacements for coconut coir (CC) in decoupled aquaponic systems, using Genovese basil (Ocimum basilicum) as a model crop. …”
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Intrusion detection system based on machine learning using least square support vector machine by Pratik Waghmode, Manideep Kanumuri, Hosam El-Ocla, Tanner Boyle

“…Machine learning (ML) methods can be utilized for intrusion detection since the classifier’s performance has significantly increased over the past decade. …”
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ECONOMIC BURDEN OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN 2016 by A. N. Kontsevaya, O. M. Drapkina, Yu. A. Balanova, A. E. Imaeva, E. I. Suvorova, M. B. Khudyakov

“…Aim. To evaluate the economic burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the Russian Federation (RF) in 2016, including the direct costs and the economic losses caused by reduced productivity.Material and methods. …”
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Proposals for Improving the System of Radiation Safety in Medical Exposure. Part 1. Analysis of information contained in state reporting forms and information databases in Moscow by S. A. Ryzhov, A. V. Vodovatov, I. V. Soldatov, Z. A. Lantukh, A. N. Mukhortova, Yu. V. Druzhinina, P. S. Druzhinina

“…The aim of the search was to compare the sources of information and evaluate dynamics of changes of the patients doses during x-ray and radionuclide examinations in medical organizations in Moscow from 2017 to 2020. …”
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Multidrug-resistant ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae complex in Czech hospitals, wastewaters and surface waters by Lenka Davidova-Gerzova, Jarmila Lausova, Iva Sukkar, Lucie Nechutna, Petra Kubackova, Marcela Krutova, Matej Bezdicek, Monika Dolejska

“…Results The presence of MDR KpSC isolates (95%) was identified in all water sources and locations. Most isolates (99.7%) produced extended-spectrum beta-lactamases encoded by bla CTX−M−15. …”
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Comprehensive analysis and quantitative assessment of land use/land cover dynamics in Wakiso and Kampala, Uganda: a multi-decadal remote sensing study by Ebaju Gerverse Kamukama, Abraham Okrah, Magara Genesis, Caleb Mensah, Alupot Donnata, Nana Agyemang Prempeh, Emmanuel Yeboah, Isaac Sarfo

“…It provides insights into the impacts of urbanization and agricultural expansion, offering practical implications for sustainable land management. Material and methods: Landsat images from 1995, 2010, and 2024 were used, sourced from NASA’s Earth Explorer. …”
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Chloroform exposure and risk of leukemia: systematic review and meta-analysis by Yaser Soleimani, Sheyda Mahmoudi, Mahdi Daraei, Ali Aryanejad, Ali Hosseini Sani, Alireza Khazali, Soroush Khorsand, Mohammadreza Mahdavi, Setareh Sabeti, Hamid Sadeghi, Mohammad Javad Shahsavari, Mahdieh Varseh, Saeideh Karamian, Alireza Mosavi Jarrahi, Mohammad Reza Taherian, Goljamal Jorjani

“…ObjectivesThe aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the association between chloroform exposure and the risk of leukemia, quantify the overall risk, and identify potential sources of heterogeneity among different leukemia subtypes.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus to identify relevant epidemiological studies published up to December 2023. …”
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Evidence to practice – lessons learnt in developing an implementation strategy for an online digital health intervention (Eczema Care Online) by Laura Howells, Kim S. Thomas, Miriam Santer, Ingrid Muller, Kate Greenwell, Amanda Roberts, Hywel C. Williams, Jane Harvey, Stephanie J. Lax, Natasha K. Rogers, Tracey H. Sach, Sandra Lawton, Mary Steele, Katy Sivyer, Julie Hooper, Amina Ahmed, Sylvia Wilczynska, Sinead Langan, Paul Leighton

“…Implementation planning ensures effective interventions developed and evaluated in research studies are utilised in everyday practice.…”
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Medical Students&rsquo; Knowledge and Perceptions of Herbal Medicine in Saudi Arabia: Should Medical Schools Take Immediate Action? by Almech M, Alissa A, Baghdadi RA, Abujamai JZ, Hafiz W, Alwafi H, Shaikhomer M, Alshanberi AM, Alshareef MH, Alsanosi SM

“…Majd Almech,1 Abdulrahim Alissa,1 Ragad Adel Baghdadi,2 Jakleen Z Abujamai,1 Waleed Hafiz,3 Hassan Alwafi,4 Mohammed Shaikhomer,5 Asim M Alshanberi,1,6 Maram H Alshareef,6 Safaa M Alsanosi4 1General Medicine Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, 21442, Saudi Arabia; 2Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; 3Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; 4Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; 5Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 6Department of Community Medicine and Pilgrims Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Safaa M Alsanosi, Email smsanosi@uqu.edu.saBackground: Herbal medicine is integral to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which seeks to improve the healthcare system and promote alternative practices while ensuring safety through education and research. This study aims to evaluate medical students’ knowledge and perceptions regarding herbal medicine in Saudi Arabia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students in three medical colleges in Saudi Arabia over a six-month period from 1 February to 31 July 2024. …”
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Exosomes Derived from Apelin-Pretreated Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ameliorate Sepsis-Induced Myocardial Dysfunction by Alleviating Cardiomyocyte Pyroptosis via Delivery of miR-34a-5p by Li T, Zhao Y, Cao Z, Shen Y, Chen J, Huang X, Shao Z, Zeng Y, Chen Q, Yan X, Li X, Zhang Y, Hu B

“…This study aimed to determine whether EXOs sourced from Apelin-pretreated MSCs (Apelin-MSC-EXOs) would have potent cardioprotective effects against SMD and elucidate the underlying mechanisms.Methods: MSC-EXOs and Apelin-MSC-EXOs were isolated and identified. …”
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What are the effects of teaching Evidence-Based Health Care (EBHC) at different levels of health professions education? An updated overview of systematic reviews. by Malgorzata M Bala, Tina Poklepović Peričić, Joanna Zajac, Anke Rohwer, Jitka Klugarova, Maritta Välimäki, Tella Lantta, Luca Pingani, Miloslav Klugar, Mike Clarke, Taryn Young

“…We checked additional sources for ongoing and unpublished SRs. Eligibility criteria included: SRs which evaluated educational interventions for teaching EBHC compared to no intervention or a different strategy were eligible. …”
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Synthesizing the Academic Administrators&rsquo; Competencies: Developing of a Model by Homa Rahmani, Asadollah Khadivi

“…Finally, the the analysis yielded 102 basic themes, 8 organizing themes and 4 comprehensive themes. Triangulation method was used to ensure the validity of the findings. …”
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