Prediction of mortality with unmeasured anions in critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation by Novović Miloš N., Jevđić Jasna

“…Physicochemical approach described by Stewart and modified by Figge gives precise quantification method of metabolic acidosis and insight into its main mechanisms, as well as influence of unmeasured anion on metabolic acidosis. The aims of this study were to determine whether the conventional acid-base variables are connected with survival rate of critically ill patients at Intensive care unit; whether strong ion difference/strong ion gap (SID/SIG) is a better predictor of mortality rate comparing to conventional acid-base variables; to determine all significant predictable parameters for the 28-day mortality rate at intensive care units. …”
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Reducing wait times for access to inpatient rehabilitation for patients with acquired brain injury: a quality improvement initiative by Rebecca Fleck, Ramona Neferu

“…Wait time improvements surpassing the initial aims were observed and may inform future benchmarks.…”
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Basal ganglia output (entopeduncular nucleus) coding of contextual kinematics and reward in the freely moving mouse by Anil K Verma Rodriguez, Josue O Ramírez-Jarquin, Román Rossi-Pool, Fatuel Tecuapetla

“…The rodent EPN has been implicated in reward and value coding whereas the primate analog internal Globus Pallidus has been found to be modulated by some movements and in some circumstances. …”
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Relationship between vitamin intake and total antioxidant capacity in elderly adults by Miriam Lucia Ojeda Arredondo, Magda Catalina Pinilla Betancourt, Martha Lucia Borrero Yoshida, Gonzalo Sequeda, Vivian Maritza Castro Herrera, Angela Sofia Garcia Vega, Juanita Carolina Rodríguez Rodríguez, Ofelia Diez, Paolo Lucci

“…Correlation analyses were performed between the studied variables and a positive correlation was found in most cases. …”
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A microscopic public transportation simulation framework based on machine learning by Younes Delhoum, Olivier Cardin, Maroua Nouiri, Mounira Harzallah

“…In order to be able to gather relevant performance indicators on a potential evolution of the configuration of the line, validated and modifiable simulation models need to be developed. This study aims at proposing a model development methodology based on a multi-agent simulation framework and data inputs extracted by a hybrid approach combining machine learning (ML) trained on actual bus data to predict travel times and probabilistic distributions to accurately estimate travel time variability. …”
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Prognosis of pulmonary embolism associated with syncope: a prospective cohort with the pulmonary embolism registry of Bogodogo university hospital /Burkina Faso by Taryètba Andre Arthur Seghda, Anna Tall/Thiam, Dangwe Temoua Naibe, Georges Rosa Christian Millogo, Abou Coulibaly, Kadari Cissé, Peggy Ouédraogo/Segda, Martin Wendlassida Nacanabo, Djeme Claudine Dah, Mireille Abouga/Loya, Laurence Flork, Nobila Valentin Yameogo, André K Samadoulougou, Patrice Zabsonre

“…Abstract Background The prognosis value of syncope in pulmonary embolism remains uncertain. …”
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Drug induced liver injury in HIV patients on dolutegravir based antiretroviral therapy regimens in Wolaita Sodo comprehensive specialized hospital by Firew Abraham, Alemayehu Toma, Tamrat Balcha, Bereket Molla Tigabu

“…Non parametric Mann–Whitney U test was used to compare the medians between groups for continuous variables and Fisher’s exact test was employed for categorical variables. …”
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A Multivariate prediction model for amlodipine therapeutic efficacy in pediatric primary hypertension by Yao Lin, Hui Wang, Yaqi Li, Yang Liu, Yanyan Liu, Hongwei Zhang, Yanjun Deng, Lin Shi

“…Additionally, a nomogram model was established based on the four variables and evaluated by bootstrap internal validation with the c-statistic of 0.865 and the calibration curve being close to the ideal line (p > 0.05).ConclusionA nomogram model with high predictive value for amlodipine therapeutic efficacy in pediatric PH was established. …”
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Intelligent model for forecasting fluctuations in the gold price by Mahdieh Tavassoli, Mahnaz Rabeei, Kiamars Fathi Hafshejani

“…Purpose: The present study aims to identify the most important variables affecting the fluctuations of gold prices. …”
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Pre-clinical evaluation of a low-cost tool for skin temperature measurements as a proxy to assess autonomic nerve function in leprosy neuropathy. by Arjan J Knulst, Fleur van den Bogaert, Alexander Kuipers, Lieke Roelofs, Jenny Dankelman, Wim Brandsma, Corine Knulst-Verlaan, Suraj Maharjan

“…A pilot study showed high subject variability for repeated testing of the STR curve. Future research is needed to establish its value in assessing ANF in leprosy patients or other systemic and local neuropathies and traumatic nerve conditions.…”
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Toward the standardization of radiopharmaceutical therapies: a technical note evaluating a clinical dosimetry workflow for single-time-point 177Lu SPECT/CT-based therapies by Taehyung Peter Kim, Wendy Siman, Vivek Mishra, Santiago Aguirre, Siju C. George

“…Abstract Purpose The lack of standardized dosimetry workflows in lutetium-177 ( $$^{177}$$ 177 Lu) radiopharmaceutical therapies results in inconsistent absorbed doses and limits treatment planning. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy and variability of a single-time-point 177Lu SPECT/CT commercial workflow to help harmonize its protocol. …”
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Association Between Gallstone Disease and Kidney Stone Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Faramarz Beigi, Alizamen Salehifard Jouneghani, Saeid Heidari-Soureshjani, Catherine MT Sherwin, Ghorbanali Rahimian

“…Background and aims: Gallstone disease (GSD) and kidney stone disease (KSD) have increased due to lifestyle in recent decades. …”
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Prevalence of dental caries in hospitalized patients with schizophrenia by Đorđević Vladan, Jovanović Mila, Miličić Biljana, Stefanović Vesna, Đukić-Dejanović Slavica

“…Background/Aim. It is considered that over 450 million people worldwide suffer from some form of mental disorder. …”
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Thiamine administration and in-hospital mortality in patients with traumatic brain injury: analysis of the MIMIC-IV database by Shuangqi Gao, Zhendan Zhu, Wenhan Zheng

“…AimSeveral studies have suggested the favorable impact of thiamine administration on the prognosis of diseases. …”
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Effectiveness of Planned Teaching on Knowledge and Attitude towards Blood Pressure Control among Hypertensive Patients: A Research Protocol by Shiwani Padmakar Dandade, Arti Raut

“…A p-value of <0.05 will be considered statistically significant.…”
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Linking physical aspects to interpersonal competence in Filipino young adults by Aries Pasno

“…Background and Study Aim. Interpersonal competence is a critical component of young adult development, influencing academic success, social relationships, and psychological well-being. …”
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Impact of diagnosis-intervention packet payment on the consistency of hospitalization expenses across different medical insurance schemes in China by Jin Zi-Qian, Li Yi-Le, Tao Ying-Ying, Shen Ke-Yi, Lin Xin-Hao, Pei Tong, Li Cheng-Cheng, Wu Dan, Meng Xue-Hui

“…Regarding expenses variation, the standard deviation (SD) of hospitalization expenses for both UEBMI and URRMI exhibited a downward trend, with a decrease in the double-difference value each year. From the perspective of expenses concentration, all concentration indices were less than 0 (statistically significant, p &lt; 0.01), indicating a higher concentration in hospitalization expenses for UEBMI.ConclusionThe DIP reform can effectively increase the concentration of hospitalization expenses, reduce the variability of changes in hospitalization expenses for both UEBMI and URRMI, and drive medical practices toward standardization and consistency. …”
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Environmental life cycle assessment of industrial high-temperature to residential small-size heat Pumps: A critical review by Jacopo Famiglietti, Leonardo Acconito, Cordin Arpagaus, Tommaso Toppi

“…The analysis shows that the use phase is the main contributor: (i) average value of 94.6% for the global warming potential, (ii) 69.9% for abiotic depletion potential indicator (metals and minerals). …”
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Effectiveness of Self-instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Surgical Site Infection among Postoperative Cardiac Patients: A Research Protocol by Shiwani Padmakar Dandade, Arati Raut

“…A paired t-test will be used for the pre and post-test evaluation of the participants. A p-value of <0.05 will be considered significant.…”
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運用心率變化評估焦慮：以幼兒說謊為例 Recognizing Young Children’s Anxiety While Lying: Utilizing Heart Rate Data From a Smart Bracelet by 邱淑惠 Shuhui Chiu, 莊胡祖德 Tsu-Te Chuang Hu

“…Maximum Heart Rate Variability: The highest heart rate variability during the alone phase distinguished between the honest and lying groups. …”
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