More or less equal? Trends in horizontal equity in mental health care utilization in Stockholm county, Sweden (2006–2022). Repeated survey-registry linked studies by Joseph Junior Muwonge, Beata Jablonska, Christina Dalman, Bo Burström, Maria Rosaria Galanti, Anna-Clara Hollander

“…Abstract Background Horizontal equity is defined as equal care for equal needs, regardless of socioeconomic factors. …”
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Control Algorithm for Equal Current Sharing between Parallel-Connected Boost Converters in a DC Microgrid by Muamer M. Shebani, M. Tariq Iqbal, John E. Quaicoe

“…The control algorithm is based on the percentage of current sharing for each module to the total load current. …”
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Determinants of Bank Risk-Taking: The Role of Capital Adequacy Ratio, Return on Equity to Total Assets, and Loan to Deposit Ratio in The Indonesian Banking Sector by Angkut Angkut, Fadhil Yamaly, Mister Candera

“…This study aims to analyze the factors that determine the level of banking risk-taking in Indonesia, focusing on the role of the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), Return on Equity to Total Assets (RETTA), and Loan to Deposit Ratio (LDR). …”
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Comparison of Oliceridine and Morphine in Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy, a Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial by Duan J, Wang X, Hou C, Yu T, Ju X, Wang S

“…Jinjuan Duan,* Xing Wang,* Chengjing Hou, Tong Yu, Xia Ju, Shengbin Wang Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Anqing Medical Centre of Anhui Medical University, Affiliated Anqing Hospital of China Pharmaceutical University, Anqing Municipal Hospital, Anqing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xia Ju, Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Anqing Medical Centre of Anhui Medical University, Affiliated Anqing Hospital of China Pharmaceutical University, Anqing Municipal Hospital, No. 87 Tianzhushan East Road, Anqing, 246000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13685563136, Email alcon2006@126.com Shengbin Wang, Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Anqing Medical Centre of Anhui Medical University, Affiliated Anqing Hospital of China Pharmaceutical University, Anqing Municipal Hospital, No. 87 Tianzhushan East Road, Anqing, 246000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13955665151, Email shbw1965@126.comPurpose: Compare the analgesic efficacy and safety profiles of oliceridine and morphine in patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) after laparoscopic total hysterectomy.Materials and Methods: This prospective, double-blind trial randomly allocated 60 patients undergoing elective laparoscopic total hysterectomy in a 1:1 ratio to receive either oliceridine (group O) or morphine (group M) via PCIA. …”
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S-Ketamine Reduces the Risk of Rebound Pain in Patients Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Li Q, Tian S, Zhang L, Chai D, Liu J, Sheng F, Jiang X, Feng W, Zhao Y, Zhu Y

“…Qun Li,1,* Shaoqi Tian,2,* Lei Zhang,1 Dongyue Chai,1 Jia Liu,1 Fang Sheng,1 Xin Jiang,3 Wei Feng,1 Yang Zhao,1 Youzhuang Zhu1 1Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Function, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266000 People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Joint Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266000, People’s Republic of China; 3Phase I Clinical Trial Center, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province 266000, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yang Zhao; Youzhuang Zhu, Department of Anesthesiology, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Anesthesia and Brain Function, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +860532-82919392, Email zhaoy1979@qdu.edu.cn; youzhuang_zhu@qdu.edu.cnPurpose: Investigating the effectiveness of S-ketamine in reducing rebound pain (RP) following total knee arthroplasty.Patients and Methods: This study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 356 adult patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. …”
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Private equity renewable energy investments in India by Hemi H. Gandhi, Bram Hoex, Brett Jason Hallam

“…India is anticipated to grow its total energy consumption and CO2 emissions by more than any other country over the next two decades. …”
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Social space of preschool institutions as a factor of gender equality by Miletić-Stepanović Vesna

“…The objective of the research is to design the space of PPI facilities, which would provide the families and mothers with control over public space, and thus meet one of the preconditions for positive structural change - gender equality. …”
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Effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on postoperative muscle damage and inflammation following total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial by Ruinian Zhang, Hang Guo, Shangkun Tang, Jingjing Zuo, Xiaojun Shi

“…Abstract This study aims to investigate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on muscle damage and inflammatory responses after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study selected 80 patients requiring TKA for primary knee osteoarthritis from July 2023 to December 2023 and equally randomized them into two groups—the HBOT and control groups—with 40 patients in each group. …”
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Randomized controlled trial of asynchronous vs. synchronous online teaching formats: equal knowledge after training, greater acceptance and lower intrinsic motivation through async... by Monika Zsifkovits, Lukas Amplatz, Nina Triebner, Janine Utz, Johannes Kornhuber, Philipp Spitzer

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Optimizing surgical field visualization in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial comparing esmarch bandages and simple leg elevation by Sirisak Chaitantipongse, Natthapong Hongku, Satit Thiengwittayaporn

“…Abstract Background This prospective randomized controlled study explores the effectiveness of two exsanguination techniques in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), comparing Esmarch bandages and simple leg elevation concerning surgical field visualization, intra-operative metrics, and post-operative outcomes. …”
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Effect of Low-Dose Esketamine on Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Ma CB, Zhang CY, Gou CL, Liang ZH, Zhang JX, Xing F, Yuan JJ, Wei X, Zhang YB, Wang ZY

“…This randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the effects of low-dose esketamine on the incidence of POD in elderly patients underwent total hip or knee arthroplasty.Patients and Methods: Two hundred and sixty elderly participants were randomly assigned to either the esketamine group (Group E) (0.20mg/kg loading, 0.125mg/kg/h infusion, 0.5 mg/kg for postoperative analgesia) or the placebo group (Group P) (received normal saline). …”
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Abbreviated 12-Hour Postpartum Magnesium Sulphate Therapy is Equally Effective and Safer Than Standard 24-Hour Therapy in Preeclampsia With Severe Features: Results From A Randomi... by Pradip Kumar Saha, Seema Sheokand, L K Dhaliwal, Rashmi Bagga, Lekha Saha

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Equity in access to ecosystem services among riparian residents in Greater Kumasi, Ghana by David Langnel, Henry Mensah, Benedicta Mawuena Amuzu, Eric Kwame Simpeh

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The Recovery of Ciprofol, Remimazolam and Remimazolam-Flumazenil for General Anesthesia Undergoing Fundus Surgery: A Single-Center, Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Stu... by Zhang S, Liu Y, Liu Y, Xu T

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Electronically Tunable Quadrature Sinusoidal Oscillator with Equal Output Amplitudes during Frequency Tuning Process by Den Satipar, Pattana Intani, Winai Jaikla

“…The electronic tuning can be done by controlling the bias current using a digital circuit. …”
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Intergenerational equity based optimization model joint of water allocation and water quality management by Chunlan Lv, Yanli Chen, Qian Huang

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Enjoying Cultural Differences Assists Teachers in Learning about Diversity and Equality. An Evaluation of Antidiscrimination and Diversity Training by Nada Turnšek

“…The present study is based on a quasi-experimental research design and presents the results of an evaluation of Antidiscrimination and Diversity Training that took place at the Faculty of Education in Ljubljana, rooted in the anti-bias approach to educating diversity and equality issues (Murray & Urban, 2012). The experimental group included 52 in-service early childhood teachers attending the training, which consisted of a total of 120 hours. …”
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Comparative analysis of continuous pericapsular nerve group block and supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block for postoperative analgesia in total hip arthroplasty: a random... by Onur Baran, Ayhan Şahin, Cavidan Arar

“…Abstract Background Effective postoperative pain management is essential for recovery after total hip arthroplasty. While opioids are commonly used, their adverse effects necessitate alternative strategies. …”
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A Collaborative Framework to Enhance Clinical Trial Participation and Health Equity in Sulawesi Island, Indonesia by Hartati Inaku, Arifasno Napu, Rosmin Ilham

“…A total of 200 participants were enrolled, and data were collected through electronic health records (EHRs), surveys, and interviews. …”
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The ATLAS/NOA-29 study protocol: a phase III randomized controlled trial of anterior temporal lobectomy versus gross-total resection in newly-diagnosed temporal lobe glioblastoma by Matthias Schneider, Anna-Laura Potthoff, Yahya Ahmadipour, Valeri Borger, Hans Clusmann, Stephanie E. Combs, Marcus Czabanka, Lasse Dührsen, Nima Etminan, Thomas M. Freiman, Ruediger Gerlach, Florian Gessler, Frank A. Giordano, Eleni Gkika, Roland Goldbrunner, Erdem Güresir, Hussam Hamou, Peter Hau, Sebastian Ille, Max Jägersberg, Naureen Keric, Maryam Khaleghi-Ghadiri, Ralph König, Jürgen Konczalla, Harald Krenzlin, Sandro Krieg, Aaron Lawson McLean, Julian P. Layer, Jens Lehmberg, Vesna Malinova, Bernhard Meyer, Hanno S. Meyer, Dorothea Miller, Oliver Müller, Christian Musahl, Barbara E. F. Pregler, Ali Rashidi, Florian Ringel, Constantin Roder, Karl Rössler, Veit Rohde, I. Erol Sandalcioglu, Niklas Schäfer, Christina Schaub, Nils Ole Schmidt, Gerrit A. Schubert, Clemens Seidel, Corinna Seliger, Christian Senft, Julia Shawarba, Joachim Steinbach, Veit Stöcklein, Walter Stummer, Ulrich Sure, Ghazaleh Tabatabai, Marcos Tatagiba, Niklas Thon, Marco Timmer, Johannes Wach, Arthur Wagner, Christian Rainer Wirtz, Katharina Zeiler, Thomas Zeyen, Patrick Schuss, Rainer Surges, Christine Fuhrmann, Daniel Paech, Matthias Schmid, Yvonne Borck, Torsten Pietsch, Rafael Struck, Alexander Radbruch, Christoph Helmstaedter, Robert Németh, Ulrich Herrlinger, Hartmut Vatter

“…Methods The ATLAS/NOA-29 trial is a prospective, multicenter, multinational, phase III randomized controlled trial designed to compare ATL with standard gross-total resection (GTR) in patients with newly-diagnosed anterior temporal lobe glioblastoma. …”
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