A nomogram for predicting bladder dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective study by Yingjie Hu, Fengming Hao, Ying Wang, Ling Chen, Lihua Wen, Jue Li, Wei Ren, Wenzhi Cai

“…Conclusions A predictive model and nomogram for DBD in T2DM patients were developed, demonstrating strong accuracy and clinical utility, aiding in early DBD risk assessment and intervention.…”
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A Mindfulness-Based App Intervention for Pregnant Women: Qualitative Evaluation of a Prototype Using Multiple Case Studies by Silvia Rizzi, Maria Chiara Pavesi, Alessia Moser, Francesca Paolazzi, Michele Marchesoni, Stefania Poggianella, Erik Gadotti, Stefano Forti

“…Debate surrounded the inclusion of background music in mindfulness exercises, with opinions divided on its potential to either distract or aid in engagement. The target users proposed to supplement the app with some face-to-face meetings at crucial moments of the course, such as the beginning and the end. …”
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Socio-demographic portrait of the applicant and the main motives for choosing the "Therapy and rehabilitation" speciality by S.V. Zakharov, O.B. Nekhanevych, O.O. Rusakova, O.V. Smolianova

“…Knowledge about a student's socio-demographic status and his/her motivations to become a physical therapy and occupational therapy specialist can help understand future challenges and opportunities for the profession's development. This information can aid in elaborating strategies to promote the profession in the educational services market and to attract more applicants to choose the speciality 227 "Therapy and rehabilitation". …”
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The diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care nucleic acid-based isothermal amplification assays for scrub typhus: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Rashi Dixit, Sandeep Manikandan, John Antony Jude Prakash, Manisha Biswal, Dharitri Mohapatra, Natarajan Gopalan, G. Gnanamani, Sujit Kumar Behera

“…Active research and development focused on optimization of novel molecular diagnosis that are efficient, rapid, and cost-effective shall foster timely diagnosis and aid in reduction of the overall burden of scrub typhus.Protocol and registrationA detailed protocol of this review is registered and available in Prospero at: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/. …”
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Editorial by Editor

“…The findings suggest that the external application of Jingini Taila alongside oral administration of Lakshadi Guggulu significantly aids fracture healing while minimizing post-cast stiffness, allowing for a quicker recovery period. …”
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Construire des ressources relationnelles pour franchir des frontières multiples : Trajectoires de jeunes Tunisiens by Hasnia-Sonia Missaoui

“…They start by building what they lack most, i.e. relational skills in order to create circles of solidarity, friendship, mutual aid and professional advice, in Tunisia and sometimes also abroad. …”
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Comparison of positive BioFire FilmArray meningitis/encephalitis (ME) panels, CSF cultures, CSF parameters, clinical presentation and in-patient mortality among patients with bacte... by Thein Myint, Jaime Soria, Yuanzheng Gao, Marice Ruiz Conejo Castillo, Vaneet Arora, Julie A. Ribes

“…ABSTRACT The BioFire FilmArray meningitis/encephalitis panel (MEP) was brought to the University of Kentucky in 2016 to aid in the identification of community-acquired meningitis and encephalitis (ME). …”
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Outcome of Pleural Empyema Treated With Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery in Patients With Severe Co-Morbidities: An Observational Study by Vu HA, Nguyen NV, Le TD, Nguyen ST, Viet Le A, The Vu A, Van Nguyen B, Van Nguyen B, Thanh Quan N, An NV, Duc Nghiem T

“…Hai Anh Vu,1 Nam Van Nguyen,1 Tuan Dinh Le,2 Son Tien Nguyen,2 Anh Viet Le,1 Anh The Vu,3 Ba Van Nguyen,4 Binh Van Nguyen,5 Nam Thanh Quan,6 Nguyen Van An,7 Thuan Duc Nghiem6 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam; 2Department of Rheumatology and Endocrinology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam; 3Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam; 4Department of Oncology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Hanoi, 1000, Vietnam; 5AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam; 6Department of Otolaryngology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Hanoi, 10000, Vietnam; 7Department of Microbiology Department, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Hanoi, 10000, VietnamCorrespondence: Thuan Duc Nghiem, Department of Otolaryngology, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, 160 Phung Hung Street, Phuc La Ward, ha Dong District, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam, Email nghiemducthuan@vmmu.edu.vnBackground: Empyema patients with poor physical condition and severe comorbidities face a significant challenge, with difficulties in choosing appropriate treatment methods, limited treatment outcomes, and a high rate of complications and mortality.Objective: To comment on the indications and to evaluate the treatment outcomes of pleural empyema in patients with poor physical condition and severe comorbidities by thoracoscopic surgery.Methods: An observational study on 12 patients treated at the Department of Thoracic Surgery – Military Hospital 103, from January 2017 to December 2022.Results: The mean of age was 63.4 ± 12.4 years old, with a male/female ratio of 5/1. …”
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Factors associated with retention in Quitline counseling for smoking cessation among HIV-positive smokers receiving care at HIV outpatient clinics in Vietnam. by Nam Truong Nguyen, Trang Nguyen, Giap Van Vu, Charles M Cleland, Yen Pham, Nga Truong, Reet Kapur, Gloria Guevara Alvarez, Phuong Thu Phan, Mari Armstrong-Hough, Donna Shelley

“…Tailoring interventions to the associated factors such as age, tobacco dependence, perceived importance of quitting, household smoking bans, and setting a quit date during counseling may improve engagement and outcomes, aiding in the reduction of smoking prevalence among HIV-positive individuals.…”
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“Enhancing equitable impact: ethical, legal, and sustainable approaches in short-term surgical outreach for global child health” by Zoe Blumenthal, Walid A. Farhat, Kelly McQueen

“…The impact of short-term surgical trips has raised concerns regarding the need for capacity building initiatives, as well as the ethical and legal aspects of short-term medical and surgical missions. Short term surgical aid has a long history and has likely positively impacted the lives of children and adults with no other option for surgical, especially complex surgical care. …”
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Burnout in New Zealand resident doctors: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and risk factors by Denys Shay, Susanna Every-Palmer, Alex B Boyle, Tanushk Martyn, Earle Savage, Simon B M MacLean

“…Several associations and qualitative themes were identified. These findings may aid in the development of interventions to mitigate burnout in the medical workforce.…”
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Prevalence and Determinants of Home Delivery among Women with Easy Access to Health Facilities in Sub-Saharan African Countries: A Multi-level Mixed Effect Analysis by Berhan Tekeba, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Deresse Abebe Gebrehana, Tadesse Tarik Tamir

“…To develop appropriate policies and methods that could aid in addressing the issues, it is important to understand the burden of home delivery despite having easy access to health facilities in low-income nations such as sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Ocular changes after simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplant by I.V. Vorobyeva, Е.V. Bulava, L.K. Moshetova, A.V. Pinchuk

“…Sklifosovskiy Research Institute for Emergency Medical Aid, Moscow, Russian Federation</b> </p> <p> <b>³A.I. …”
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Composite cardiac computed tomography angiography score for improved risk assessment in chronic coronary syndromes by Subin Lee, Alexander Giesen, Dimitrios Mouselimis, Loris Weichsel, Andreas A. Giannopoulos, Max Nunninger, Matthias Renker, Florian André, Norbert Frey, Grigorios Korosoglou

“…Abstract Agatston score, the degree of lumen narrowing categorized by CAD-RADS, high-risk atherosclerotic plaque features and pericoronary adipose tissue attenuation (PCAT) are parameters, which can be assessed non-invasively by coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and aid risk stratification in patients with chronic coronary syndromes (CCS). …”
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The epidemiology of malaria in four districts in southern Mozambique receiving indoor residual spray as part of a cross-border initiative by Rajendra Maharaj, Nada Abdelatif, Mara Maquina, Ishen Seocharan, Vishan Lakan, Krijn Paaijmans, Francois Maartens, Pedro Aide, Francisco Sauté

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Death trends for 2010 - 2022 for members of a large private medical scheme in South Africa by L Steenkamp, S Collie, T A Moultrie, H Moultrie, G Gray

“…We have seen reduced age- and sex-standardised death rates from HIV/AIDS during this period, and despite the high prevalence, reduced age- and sex-standardised death rates from non-communicable diseases. …”
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A Qualitative analysis of code-switching and language vitality in amazigh communities by ilham BAAZIZ, Ali FALLOUS, Hafida ELAMRANI

“…Les informations ont été recueillies au moyen d'entretiens semi-structurés, puis analysées à l'aide du logiciel NVivo pour identifier les types les plus importants de changement de code et les facteurs socioculturels et économiques régissant les choix linguistiques. …”
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Pharmacognostic analysis and antimalarial evaluation of quercetin in Ilex umbellulata bark using HPTLC, in vitro screening, molecular docking, and network pharmacology by James H. Zothantluanga, Dipak Chetia, Yasangam Umbon, T. C. Lalhriatpuii, Dhritiman Roy, Nidahun Lamare, Salem Lalvenhimi

“…Conclusions The pharmacognostic parameters of I. umbellulata bark may be used as quality control parameters to aid in identification and authentication and to prevent adulteration. …”
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Community-based interventions against HIV-related stigma: a systematic review of evidence in Sub-Saharan Africa by Emmanuel Kimera, Linda Grace Alanyo, Irumba Pauline, Maureen Andinda, Enos Masereka Mirembe

“…Abstract Background HIV-related stigma remains a key barrier to the attainment of the UNAIDS global goal of ending AIDS by 2030. Due to the social and contextual nature of HIV-related stigma, community-based interventions may be more effective in addressing it. …”
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Towards Meaningful Interpretation of Molecular Data: Insights Gained from HMMD Challenges in <i>Salmonella</i> Detection for Future NGS Integration in Clinical Microbiology by Hyunji Kim, Soo Hyun Seo, Jae-Seok Kim, Kwang Jun Lee, Kyoung Un Park

“…Introducing an “indeterminate” category, especially for cases with low MFI values, could aid clinicians in integrating molecular results with patient context. …”
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