Relationship between pharmacotherapy for major depressive disorder and healthcare utilisation in British Columbia, Canada: a retrospective population-based cohort by Sonya Cressman, Louisa Edwards, Kimberlyn McGrail, Stirling Bryan, Alison Hoens, Rohit Vijh, Sandra Peterson, Zeina Waheed, Mary Bunka, Nick Pang, Shahzad Ghanbarian, Gavin Wong, Linda Riches, Jehannine Austin

“…Objectives To describe the population that meets the criteria for major depressive disorder (MDD) in British Columbia (BC), compare patterns of healthcare utilisation between those with MDD who are and are not prescribed pharmacotherapy, and assess these relationships in models that control for potential confounding variables.Design We used a population cross-sectional study design among a cohort of individuals living with MDD and examined the relationship between pharmacotherapy and healthcare utilisation between 2019 and 2020 using linked billing and administrative data.Setting This study identified individuals with MDD using a validated case definition of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes in BC, Canada.Participants The final study cohort included 549 029 adult participants who met the MDD case definition.Explanatory variable Explanatory variable was the use of prescription antidepressant medication during the study period, based on BC PharmaNet data.Covariates Covariates include sociodemographic characteristics (age, sex, urban/rural residence, neighbourhood income quintile and comorbidities).Primary outcome measure Primary outcome measure was healthcare utilisation (outpatient physician visits, emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalisations).Results We stratified our analysis based on whether study participants were classified as ‘recently incident’ or ‘actively prevalent’. …”
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Multimorbidity clusters and their associations with health-related quality of life in two UK cohorts by Lewis Steell, Stefanie J. Krauth, Sayem Ahmed, Grace O. Dibben, Emma McIntosh, Peter Hanlon, Jim Lewsey, Barbara I. Nicholl, David A. McAllister, Susan M. Smith, Rachael Evans, Zahira Ahmed, Sarah Dean, Colin Greaves, Shaun Barber, Patrick Doherty, Nikki Gardiner, Tracy Ibbotson, Kate Jolly, Paula Ormandy, Sharon A. Simpson, Rod S. Taylor, Sally J. Singh, Frances S. Mair, Bhautesh D. Jani, the PERFORM research team

“…Health service delivery planning and future intervention design and risk assessment of people with MLTCs should consider both LTC counts and MLTC clusters to better meet the needs of specific populations.…”
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Nitrogen dynamic and precise management to predict corn yield in tropical upland acid soils by A. Kasno, A.A. Rivaie, C. Tafakresnanto, E. Pratiwi, E. Karmawati, A.F. Siregar, M. Hatta, M.T. Sutriadi

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To meet the needs of the global population (9.7 billion people) until 2050, a 45 percent increase in corn production is required. …”
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Sherlock 3CGtip confirmation system for placement of peripherally inserted central catheters and related nursing countermeasures in a patient with double superior vena cava (1例双上腔静... by SONG Lanna (宋兰娜), WANG Yuan (王媛), WANG Wenxuan (王文萱), WANG Yu (王钰), ZHANG Na (张娜)

“…This paper summarized the experience of using Sherlock 3CG tip confirmation system for bilaterally placement of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and related nursing countermeasures in a patient with double superior vena cava. In order to meet the treatment needs, PICC catheters were placed on both sides twice, with the catheter tips located in the right and left superior vena cava. …”
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Microwave ablation vs. single-needle radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of HCC up to 4 cm: A randomized-controlled trial by Katsutoshi Sugimoto, Kento Imajo, Hidekatsu Kuroda, Go Murohisa, Kazue Shiozawa, Kentaro Sakamaki, Takuya Wada, Hirohito Takeuchi, Kei Endo, Tamami Abe, Takashi Matsui, Takahiro Murakami, Masato Yoneda, Atsushi Nakajima, Shigehiro Kokubu, Takao Itoi

“…Four participants were excluded: three did not meet inclusion criteria, and one died from an unknown cause during treatment. …”
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Advantages of different dietary supplements for elite combat sports athletes: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis by Hua Luo, Tengku Fadilah Tengku Kamalden, Xiaolin Zhu, Changqing Xiang, Nurul Amelina Nasharuddin

“…The analysis is based on 67 randomized controlled trials that meet all the inclusion criteria, involving 1026 elite combat sports athletes randomly assigned to 26 different dietary supplements or placebos. …”
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Validation Indicator Identification and Customer Ranking in Microloans: A Study at Middle East Bank in Iran by Azadeh Ahmadi Kousha, Faegh Ahmadi, Mohammad Hossein Ranjbar, Hamidreza Kordlouie

“…Applicants demonstrating most or all of the following indicators are more likely to meet loan repayment requirements or offer adequate collateral: First, the person's previous loans have been settled 30 days and 60 days after the loan maturity date in the granting bank. …”
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Diagnosis of tuberculosis in buffaloes in Argentina: intradermoreaction, compatible lesions and bacteriological culture by Emilia Irina Martínez, Fabiana Cipolini Galarza, Nolly María Monzón, Ana Gabriela Espasandin, José Luis Konrad, Elvira Falzoni, Soledad Barandiaran, Jimena Marfil, Marcela Martínez Vivot, Diana Elina Martínez

“…If the performance values continue as n increases, it could be inferred that the tuberculin test in buffaloes in the anocaudal fold would meet the premises to determine that it is a useful test for tuberculosis diagnosis. …”
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Translation and assessment of encultured meaning of the Multi-Dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in Diné bizaad (Navajo) using community-based participatory actio... by Tapati Dutta, Jon Agley, Camille Keith, Gregory Zimet

“…Full consensus as to coding was achieved over a sequence of six iterative consensus meetings among the coders. Results: The project was able to produce a harmonized version of the MSPSS translated into Diné bizaad that accounted for variation in meaning and intent of multiple core concepts of perceived social support. …”
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A head-to-head comparison of the adult EQ-5D-5L and youth EQ-5D-Y-5L in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis by Joshua M. Bonsel, Charles M. M. Peeters, Max Reijman, Tim Dings, Joost P. H. J. Rutges, Diederik H. R. Kempen, Jan A. N. Verhaar, Gouke J. Bonsel

“…Agreement between the EQ-5D’s did not meet our criterion for the LSS (ICC 0.79 (95% confidence interval 0.70–0.85)), and decreased further at the domain-level. …”
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Measuring the uptake of clinic-based HIV treatment and prevention services following HIV testing and referral at private pharmacies in Kenya by Victor Omollo, Stephanie D. Roche, Shengruo Zhang, Magdalene Asewe, Bernard K. Rono, Benn Kwach, Greshon Rota, Patricia Ong’wen, Kendall Harkey, Josephine Odoyo, Daniel Were, Kenneth Ngure, Elizabeth A. Bukusi, Katrina F. Ortblad

“…Results From March to June 2022, 1500 pharmacy clients completed HIV testing and were referred to clinic-based HIV services; in October 2022, 1178 (79%) were reached and meet our criteria for follow-up. Among those reached, the majority (63%, 742/1178) were women, the median age was 26 years (IQR 22–31), and few (4%, 51/1178) reported any prior PrEP use. …”
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Pengaruh Pemberian Susu Coklat Terhadap Kadar F2Isoprostan pada Siswa di Pusat Pendidikan dan Latihan Olahraga Pelajar (PPLP) Sumatera Barat by Dezi Ilham, Afriwardi , Eti Yerizel

“…This study was an experimental pre and<br />post test control group design to the 36 student athletes, who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The subjects<br />were divided in two groups: the treatment given milk chocolate and white milk is given control, drunk after a routine<br />physical exercise athlete, once a day for 15 days. …”
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Study of water pollution parameters in the dry and rainy seasons on the pollution index of the Mesuji River, Lampung, Indonesia by Abu Rosid Istomi, Suharso, Buhani, Tugiyono, Heri Satria, Emi Artika, Annisaa Siti Zulaicha

“…Conclusions: While most stations met COD and DO standards during the rainy season, only one met these standards in the dry season. pH levels failed to meet standards in both seasons, and phosphate levels varied. …”
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IMPLEMENTASI MODUL IPA BERBASIS ETNOSAINS MASYARAKAT BENGKULU MATERI PENGUKURAN MELALUI DISCOVERY LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MAHASISWA by Indra Sakti, Aprina Defianti, Nirwana Nirwana

“…This research activity was carried out in two cycles with two meetings. Each cycle consists of four research steps, namely planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. …”
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The impact of nationality status and place of residency on health-related social needs and quality of life among Palestinian Refugees in Jordan by Hamza Alduraidi, Rahaf Issam Abu Zayid, Noor Mahmoud Jaber, Bassam Saleh Hijazi, Sa'ed Radwan Khamis, Hasan Fahed Awad, Marah Al-Khateeb, Saif alnour Mahmoud Aldhirat, Ahmad Amjed Toubasi

“…International states and organizations should help meet these needs by funding the United Nations’ Relief and Work Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the Jordanian government. …”
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Feasibility and Acceptability of Antenatal Hepatitis C Screening: A Pilot Study by Joseph Valamparampil, Jaswant Sira, Maxine Brown, Saket Singhal, Deirdre Kelly

“…This was a pilot study targeting a single hospital-based antenatal clinic in Birmingham, initially conducted for eight weeks with a further extension of the study period to enhance recruitment to meet the feasibility target of 500 patients. Data collected included demographic and epidemiological details. …”
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Application of fuzzy logic in decision-making process for relocation of floating net cages in river fish farming by R. Pramana, B.Y. Suprapto, Z. Nawawi

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Land-based aquaculture operations, at present,  are intensively conducted to meet the ever-growing demand for food consumption. …”
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High-Pressure Treatment in Combination with Reduced Sodium for Improving the Physicochemical Properties and Sensory Qualities of Pork Gels by Weitong Wang, Jingying Cai, Satomi Tsutsuura, Tadayuki Nishiumi

“…High-pressure treatment was utilized in this study to produce high-quality, reduced-sodium pork gels with desirable texture and sensory properties, addressing the challenge of maintaining quality in low-sodium meat products to meet health-conscious consumer demands. High-pressure treatment applied within the range of 150–200 MPa significantly reduced cooking loss while maintaining moisture content and provided an ideal network structure for reduced-sodium pork gels. …”
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Gambaran Elektrolit dan Gula Darah Pasien Kejang Demam yang Dirawat di Bangsal Anak RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Periode Januari 2010 - Desember 2012 by Khairunnisa Imaduddin, Iskandar Syarif, Rahmatini Rahmatini

“…From 173 cases of febrile seizures, there are 51 cases that meet the criterias of the research sample. Most of the research samples are first febrile seizure (76.5%). …”
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Production and metabolic responses of Montbéliarde and Holstein cows during the periparturient period and a sequential feed-restriction challenge by J.A.A. Pires, A. De La Torre, L. Barreto-Mendes, I. Cassar-Malek, I. Ortigues-Marty, F. Blanc

“…The SNC started at 87 ± 9 DIM and consisted of a sequence of four 4-d periods of feed restriction (FR), during which feed allowance was calculated to meet 50% of individual energy requirements (FR1, FR2, FR3, FR4), each of them being followed by an ad libitum intake period. …”
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