Prospective multi-centre analysis of rural trauma team development training for medical trainees and traffic law enforcement professionals in Uganda: an interrupted time series stu... by Herman Lule, Micheal Mugerwa, Robinson Ssebuufu, Patrick Kyamanywa, Jussi P. Posti, Michael Lowery Wilson

“…The training is feasible, highly acceptable and regarded as relevant amongst medical trainees and traffic law enforcement professionals who provide first-aid to trauma patients in resource-limited settings. …”
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The predictive value of the serum creatinine-to-albumin ratio (sCAR) and lactate dehydrogenase-to-albumin ratio (LAR) in sepsis-related persistent severe acute kidney injury by Xiaoxiao Luo, Dongyang Liu, Cuicui Li, Jia Liao, Wuyang Lv, Yuchen Wang, Ruxue Diao, Yingyu Jin

“…Conclusions The Log(sCAR)_Log(LAR) score effectively predicted persistent severe SA-AKI, potentially aiding intensive care physicians in risk assessment.…”
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Evaluating Whether Nonimmersion Virtual Reality Simulation Training Improves Nursing Competency in Isolation Wards: Randomized Controlled Trial by Dandan Zhang, MuLi Fu, Jianzhong Zhang, Yuxuan Li, Li Chen, Yong-Jun Chen, Zhefeng Zhong, Yin-Ping Zhang

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to develop a nonimmersive VR (NIVR) simulation training program for isolation wards and further validate its feasibility and training effectiveness in aiding nurses in adapting to isolation ward settings. …”
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Umbilical Cord Blood Bilirubin as a Predictor of Significant Hyperbilirubinemia Requiring Phototherapy among Full-term Healthy Neonates: A Prospective Study by Preethi B Patil, Prasanna Saka, Abhay K Chidananda

“…Clinical significance: Umbilical cord blood bilirubin measurement is a simple, economical, and non-invasive method to predict subsequent neonatal hyperbilirubinemia which can aid clinicians in early discharge of normal neonates and selective follow-up of high-risk infants.…”
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Exploring the Dynamics of Brent Crude Oil, S&P500 and Bitcoin Prices Amid Economic Instability by Adela Bara, Irina Alexandra Georgescu, Simona-Vasilica Oprea, Marian Pompiliu Cristescu

“…Moreover, understanding the risks associated with oil aids in long-term strategic planning.…”
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Prospective surveillance study to detect antimalarial drug resistance, gene deletions of diagnostic relevance and genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum in Mozambique: protocol by Alexandra Wharton-Smith, Caterina Guinovart, Pedro Aide, Francisco Saute, Alfredo Mayor, Bryan Greenhouse, Baltazar Candrinho, Joshua L Proctor, Arantxa Roca-Feltrer, Clemente da Silva, Eduard Rovira-Vallbona, Craig Bonnington, Caitlin Bever, Arlindo Chidimatembue, Maria Rodrigues, Neide Canana, Paulo Arnaldo, Simone Boene, Sonia Enosse

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Comprehensive overview of genotype distribution and prevalence of human papillomavirus in cervical lesions by Yang Liu, Chengquan Zhao, Tiannan Wang, Yuhong Ye, Terrel Jones, Xianxu Zeng

“…Extensive HPV genotyping aids in risk assessment and optimising clinical approaches for women with mild abnormalities in Pap cytology. …”
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Nomogram based on the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and MR diffusion quantitative parameters for predicting Ki67 expression in hepatocellular carcinoma from a prospective study by Yu-chen Wei, Liang yun, Yan-ling Liang, Robert Grimm, Chongze Yang, Yuan-fang Tao, Sheng-chen Jiang, Jin-yuan Liao

“…The model also shows promise in predicting recurrence risk, which may aid in postoperative risk stratification and patient management. …”
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Phytochemical and Bioactivity Evaluation of Bee Pollen and Androecia of <i>Castanea</i>, <i>Salix</i>, and <i>Quercus</i> Species by Nisa Beril Sen, Irena Vovk, Hasan Kırmızıbekmez, Etil Guzelmeric

“…Further bioactivity studies on botanically and chemically well-characterized bee pollen samples are needed to aid in the use of bee pollen-containing supplements in the prevention and treatment of diseases.…”
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April 15th war and hemodialysis patients in Sudan: a cross-sectional study by Malaz Hassan Dafaalla Idrees, Moez Mohammed Ibrahim Bashir, Balqees Abdeen Ahmed Mohamed, Amal Essam Ali Ahmed, Hamid Mohieldin Mohamed Abdalla, Kamil Mirghani Ali Shaaban

“…The study advocates for the implementation of a permanent ceasefire in conflict zones to ensure the delivery of critical humanitarian medical aid, particularly hemodialysis care. The study encourages stronger advocacy for hemodialysis in war-torn areas as well as collaboration with international organizations to provide such specialized care. …”
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Suatu Pendekatan Hibrid Menggunakan Topsis - Entropi pada Penentuan Siswa Penerima Beasiswa Prestasi Berbasiskan Kriteria Objektif by Maria Ulfah Siregar, Titik Nasiroh, Muhammad Mustakim

“…The limited money for scholarship and students who are eligible to get the aids are many in number require a system which can ease in determining the merit scholars objectively. …”
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Indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic at two tertiary neonatal units in Zimbabwe and Malawi: an interrupted time series analysis by Michelle Heys, Caroline Crehan, Emma Wilson, Felicity Fitzgerald, Mario Cortina Borja, Msandeni Chiume, Samuel R Neal, Hannah Gannon, Gwen Chimhini, Simbarashe Chimhuya, Tim Hull-Bailey, Tarisai Chiyaka, Deliwe Nkhoma

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Comparison of Ultrasound Energy Delivered to the Anterior Segment Across Different Phacoemulsification Surgical Platforms by Nelson TK, Ricks RG, Cardenas IA, Whitaker T, Jensen JL, Olson RJ, Pettey JH

“…The different platforms were directly compared at 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% power.Results: A two-way ANOVA found a significant difference (P < 0.001) in overall energy output across all trials between the CataRhex 3, Centurion and Veritas with an F value of 63.97 and two degrees of freedom.Conclusion: Given identical settings, the amount of energy produced was significantly different across phacoemulsification platforms. This data can aid surgeons’ understanding of how power level by surgical platform can impact the amount of energy introduced into the anterior segment during cataract surgery.Plain Language Summary: Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States. …”
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Provide a Framework for the Application of Open Policy Making in Parliament of Iran by Mohsen Eynali, Seyed Abbas Ebrahimi, Mohsen Farhadinejad, Hasan Danaeefard

“…This adoption not only aids in decision-making processes but also ensures greater accountability and public engagement.…”
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An online emergency medical management information system using mobile computing by Sarandis Mitropoulos, Christos Mitsis, Petros Valacheas, Christos Douligeris

“…Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents the development of the eEKAB, a pilot emergency medical information system that simulates the main services offered by the Greek National Instant Aid Centre (EKAB). The eEKAB was developed on an agile system methodology. …”
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A Novel Artificial Intelligence–Enhanced Digital Network for Prehospital Emergency Support: Community Intervention Study by Ji Hoon Kim, Min Joung Kim, Hyeon Chang Kim, Ha Yan Kim, Ji Min Sung, Hyuk-Jae Chang

“…These services included guidance on first aid, prediction of critically ill patients, and recommendation of the optimal transfer hospital. …”
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The association between self-acceptance, emotion regulation, and treatment adherence self-efficacy among adolescents with HIV in Liangshan prefecture, China: a cross-sectional stud... by Dan Tan, Wenxi Zhong, Li Ma, Jing Cheng, Xianjun Mao, Xi Zhang, Jian Tang, Song Fan, Bianchuan Cao, Yanhua Chen

“…This gap is particularly concerning given the United Nations’ “95-95-95” targets to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the treatment adherence self-efficacy levels of Yi ethnic adolescents with HIV in a county in Liangshan Prefecture, and to explore the association between self-acceptance, emotion regulation, and treatment adherence self-efficacy. …”
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Status and influencing factors of health literacy among college students of traditional Chinese medicine: a cross-sectional study by Jie Zhu, Cuixia Lin, Yanhui Yang, Rui Yao, Ran Yang, Mingqian Jiang

“…Among the six categories of health literacy, the level of scientific health literacy (79.68%) was the highest, followed by safety and first aid literacy (72.86%), health information literacy (61.62%), basic medical literacy (61.30%), chronic disease prevention literacy (60.11%) and infectious disease prevention literacy (40.86%). …”
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Impact of Financial Literacy on Saving Decisions: Insight from Aseman Project Operated by Barkat Foundation by VAhid Moghadam, Hadi Amiri, Sahar Baharipour, Fatemeh Bagheri, Parisa GHasemian

“…Some believe that global aid can effectively lift people out of poverty, allowing them to solve their own problems (Sachs, 2005; Banerjee & Duflo, 2011). …”
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Methodology for the Positive Voices 2022 Survey of People With HIV Accessing Care in England, Wales, and Scotland: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study by Janey Sewell, Carole Kelly, Adamma Aghaizu, Hannah Kitt, Annegret Pelchen-Matthews, Veronique Martin, Amal Farah, Colette Smith, Alison Brown, Clare Humphreys, Alex Sparrowhawk, Valerie Delpech, Alison Rodger, Fiona Lampe, Meaghan Kall

“…Data from the HIV and AIDS reporting system (HARS), a national surveillance database of people with HIV and attending care that is held at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), was used as a sampling frame. …”
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