Characteristics and prognostic values of abdominal aortic branches calcification in hemodialysis patients by Wen Shi, Xiaotong Xie, Yu Zhao, Yuqiu Liu, Xiaoliang Zhang

“…The nomogram model constructed with internal iliac artery calcification, serum albumin level, age, and comorbid cardiovascular disease was well discriminative, calibrated, and clinically applicable for predicting 3-year survival.Conclusion Abdominal aortic branch calcification, particularly internal iliac artery calcification, is a preferable prognostic predictor than abdominal aorta or coronary artery calcification in hemodialysis patients.…”
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The market of full-cycle construction companies: analysis of the current state and key trends by Yu. A. Laamarti, E. G. Dedov, A. A. Nikolaev

“…In turn, regulatory authorities must meet the challenge of introducing digital technologies in the construction industry amid sanctions and import substitution of software for full-cycle construction companies preferring foreign alternatives.…”
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Short-Term Outcomes of Posterior Fossa Decompression with or without Duraplasty for Chiari Malformation Type 1: Insights from a Tertiary Care Hospital by Muhammad Idris Khan, Adnan Munir, Sajjad Ullah, Sikandar Ali Khan

“…Conclusion: Posterior fossa decompression with duraplasty carries the risk of CSF leak so the preferred procedure for Chiari Malformation Type 1 is posterior fossa decompression without duroplasty. …”
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Music Theory, Historically-Informed Performance, and The Significance of Cities by Adam Krims

“…It isolates the feature of wind/string balance, widely touted at the time as an advantage of the HIP approach, and measures them at key points of the movement; the resulting similarities of two of the recordings, both from London-based performers, and their pronounced divergence from the third, featuring East-Coast American performers, suggests the possibility that music workers (performers, but also engineers, producers, etc.) informed each others’ aesthetic preference and priorities, whether implicitly or explicitly. …”
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Anti-furfurative comparison of Kesh Kanti-Herbal Shampoos and synthetic shampoos against Malassezia furfur for dandruff management by Acharya Balkrishna, Nem Kumar Ngpoore, Harshita Jonwal, Savita Lochab, Anurag Varshney

“…Although herbal shampoos are preferred for their natural, mild ingredients over synthetic counterparts, they are often perceived as less effective in managing flaky scalp conditions or furfuration causing dandruff. …”
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Clinical efficacy of THA with dual mobility cup vs. hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients with femoral neck fracture: a retrospective study by Kai Xiao, Songyang Liu, Boran Liang, Shuming Li, Xinyan Liu, Jing Chen

“…Additionally, the DMC-THA group exhibited significantly better mobility and reduced pain/discomfort compared to the HA group (P < 0.05).ConclusionTHA with DMC offers superior joint function recovery, a lower dislocation rate, and improved quality of life compared to conventional THA and HA, positioning it as a preferred surgical option for elderly patients with acute FNF.…”
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Outcomes among Mothers Who Gave Birth in the Health Facility: Does Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Have a Role? by Temesgen Worku Gudayu, Bilen Mekonnen Araya

“…Antenatal care utilization (AOR: 2.60; 95% CI: 1.16, 5.83); BPCR practice (AOR: 2.10; 95% CI: 1.12, 3.96); self-preference of health institution (AOR: 2.34; 95% CI: 1.11, 4.50); and mode of delivery: caesarean (AOR: 0.46; 95% CI: 0.23, 0.87), assisted breech (AOR: 0.17; 95% CI: 0.04, 0.69), and instrumental (AOR: 0.27; 95% CI: 0.09, 0.79) were associated with good maternal birth outcome. …”
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BioFire FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Panel and Clinical Usefulness: A Systematic Review by Niti Gor, Devesh Joshi

“…Materials and methods: This systematic review follows Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, utilizing online databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar to assess the clinical utility of the BioFire BCID panel. …”
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The Influence of Advertising Creativity and Brand Attitudes and Their Impact on Purchasing Decisions (Shopee E-Commerce Product Purchase Case Study) by Lutfi Adi Prastya Lutfi, Indri Juwita Sari Indri, Jeni Pusfitasari Jeni, Gianine Lasalandra Inge

“…Many people in Indonesia now prefer to shop online instead of visiting physical stores. …”
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Examination of different breeding types in anatolian black and brown swiss cattles reared in Şile region by Ramazan Kılıçel, Cafer Tepeli

“…<p> <b>Conclusion: </b>In Şile Region, Brown Swiss may be preferred against Anatolian Black to obtain more meat production in extensive cattle breeding. …”
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGY OF SPRING CEREALS IN THE TRANSYLVANIAN PLATEAU by Teodor Rusu, Felicia Chețan, Ileana Bogdan, Paula Ioana Moraru, Adrian Ioan Pop, Camelia Alămorean

“…Varieties that ensure harvest before the onset of summer drought are preferred. Direct seeding allows spring cereals to be sown without disturbing the topsoil. …”
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Exploring the Credibility of Large Language Models for Mental Health Support: Protocol for a Scoping Review by Dipak Gautam, Philipp Kellmeyer

“…MethodsThis review follows PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology. …”
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Finding the Guardians of Royal Blood: Observations on the Supply of eunuchs to the Harem in the Ottoman Empire and the Crimean Khanate through case studies and documents by Ürkündağ A., Başer A.

“…The Ottoman administration paid special attention to social as well as physical characteristics of the eunuchs to be employed, and, for example, preferred that they learn Turkish in the Ottoman harem, under their own supervision. …”
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Ein bisschen Südsee und ein gutes Maß Lebensreform:Das Rezept für das beginnende 21. Jahrhundert? by Catherine Repussard

“…Tous deux traitent de la tentative de développer sur l’île de Kabakon, en Papouasie Nouvelle Guinée allemande, un « Ordre du soleil », reposant sur quelques principes simples inspirés de la Lebensreform et défendus par le guide spirituel de l’Ordre, August Engelhardt : renoncement à tout produit occidental (à l’exception des livres), végétarisme (de préférence cocovorisme), nudisme, abstinence, vie communautaire, renoncement à toute forme de propriété. …”
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HIV prevention and missed opportunities among people with recently acquired HIV infection: Α protocol for a systematic review. by Argyro Karakosta, Elisa Ruiz-Burga, Shema Tariq, Giota Touloumi, Emily Jay Nicholls, Nikos Pantazis, Inma Jarrin, Marc Van der Valk, Caroline Sabin, Cristina Mussini, Laurence Meyer, Alain Volny Anne, Christina Carlander, Sophie Grabar, Linda Wittkop, Bruno Spire, Jonh Gill, Kholoud Porter, Fiona Burns, for CASCADE Collaboration

“…Quality assessment of the studies selected will be undertaken, and reporting of the systematic review will be informed by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.…”
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A Systematic Literature Review of Three Stenting Strategies for Bifurcation Lesions in Coronary Artery Disease by Larragem Parsley-Raines, Dominique M. Brandt, Dillon L. Carr, Sabrina Uhry, Eileen S. Alexander, Stephanie A. Donauer, Peter J. Mallow

“…The provisional 1-stent stenting strategy is the preferred strategy to treat bifurcation lesions. Other strategies used to treat bifurcation lesions include 2-stent complex stenting strategies and the Tryton Side Branch Stent® (TSB)—a dedicated side-branch stent for bifurcation lesions, which gained FDA approval in March 2017. …”
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Epidemiology and morbidity of spina bifida in Hispanic Americans: a systematic review by Roxanna M Garcia, Sandi K Lam, Sunny Abdelmageed, Megan Votoupal

“…Objective To comprehensively describe the epidemiology and morbidity of spina bifida in Hispanic Americans and identify risk factors associated with the increased prevalence of spina bifida.Design A systematic review was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.Data sources Three databases (MEDLINE, Embase and Scopus) were searched between inception of the database and June 2023. …”
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Nursing students’ metaphorical perceptions of professional communication and the concept of nursing in their first clinical practice: qualitative research by Ayşegül Yıldız İçigen, Sinem Sönmez

“…Of the participants, 66.7% had chosen the nursing department willingly, and 57.1% had preferred it due to job opportunities. Participants generated 35 metaphors for the nursing profession, which were categorized into four groups, and 32 metaphors related to professional communication, which were classified into six groups. …”
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Application of wastewater with high organic load for saline-sodic soil reclamation focusing on soil purification ability by M.A. Kameli, M. Chorom, N. Jaafarzadeh, H. Janadeleh

“…The reusing of agricultural drainage and industrial wastewater are preferred strategies for combating with this concern. …”
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Contextual factors influencing the use of digital health by patients and physicians in primary care: a scoping review protocol by Katarzyna Luchowska, Małgorzata Chmielewska, Katarzyna Byszek, Agata Olearczyk, Anna Gawrońska, Barbara Więckowska

“…This review attempts to recognise and map the existing body of research and evidence to identify the determinants that either favour or hinder the deployment and use of digital health technologies by patients and physicians in primary care.Methods and analysis The scoping review will be conducted in accordance with the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis (2024 edition introducing nine stages) and with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist. …”
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