Digital health for early psychosis in Ghana: patient and caregiver needs and preferences by Anna Larsen, Joel Agorinya, Alexa Beaulieu, Emmanuel Quame Sottie, Benjamin Buck, Kwadwo Obeng, Bill Kyeremeh, Fredrick Kwame Dogbe, Muhammed Izudeen Iddrisu, Phil Emil Okwei Dowuona, Olivia Oteba Abbey Tetteh, Omari Boakye Emmanuel, Angela Ofori-Atta, Dror Ben-Zeev

“…Caregivers desired a digital tool to provide information about psychosis symptoms (86%). …”
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Validity of Digital Imaging of Fiber-Optic Transillumination in Caries Detection on Proximal Tooth Surfaces by Marja-Liisa Laitala, Liina Piipari, Noora Sämpi, Maria Korhonen, Paula Pesonen, Tiina Joensuu, Vuokko Anttonen

“…The noninvasive DIFOTI method seems to offer a potential tool for everyday clinical practice. In clinical use, DIFOTI finds well even initial caries lesions on proximal surfaces, thus providing an instrument for detecting lesions potential for arresting as well as for monitoring the outcome after preventive measures.…”
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Modeling dynamics on the dance floor with directional swarmalators by Petri Toiviainen, Petri Toiviainen, Joshua S. Bamford, Joshua S. Bamford, Joshua S. Bamford, Marc R. Thompson, Marc R. Thompson

“…The model is initially tested against motion capture recordings of two groups dancing in a silent disco, however, it is theoretically adaptable to a variety of scenarios, including varying group sizes, adjustable degrees of auditory and visual coupling, as well as modifiable interaction ranges, making it a generic tool for exploring collective behavior in musical settings. …”
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Laryngeal cancer diagnosis based on improved YOLOv8 algorithm by Xin Nie, Xueyan Zhang, Di Wang, Yuankun Liu, Lumin Xing, Wenjian Liu

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) technology shows promise as a valuable tool for diagnosing laryngeal cancer. It not only reduces the burden on endoscopists in interpreting images but also performs screening and diagnosis efficiently and accurately. …”
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Validation of a tri-axial accelerometer for measuring physical activity in patients with subacute stroke by Yosuke Kimura, Yosuke Kimura, Yoshiki Suzuki, Yoshiki Suzuki, Hiroki Kubo, Hiroki Kubo, Keishi Yoshida, Keishi Yoshida, Tomohiro Ota, Tomohiro Ota, Natsuki Shimizu, Natsuki Shimizu, Masashi Kanai, Masashi Kanai

“…These findings suggest that ASP is a valuable tool for monitoring physical activity in clinical rehabilitation settings.…”
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Economic impact of cholera in households in rural southern Malawi: a prospective study by Florian Marks, Wilm Quentin, Vittal Mogasale, Amber Hsiao, Enusa Ramani, Hye-Jin Seo, GiDeok Pak, Dan Vuntade, Maurice M’bang’ombe, Bagrey Ngwira

“…The present study estimated the COI of cholera in Nsanje, southern Malawi, as part of the Cholera Surveillance in Malawi (CSIMA) programme following a mass cholera vaccination campaign in 2015.Methods Patients ≥12 months of age who were recruited as part of CSIMA were invited to participate in the COI survey. The COI tool captured household components of economic burden, including direct medical and non-medical costs, and indirect lost productivity costs.Results Between April 2016 and March 2020, 40 cholera cases were enrolled in the study, all of whom participated in the COI survey. …”
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Development and validation of a novel coronary artery disease risk prediction model by Zu-Fei Wu, Si-Xiao Tao, Wen-Tao Su, Shi Chen, Bai-Da Xu, Gang-Jun Zong, Gang-Yong Wu

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to develop a novel risk assessment tool for coronary artery disease (CAD) based on data of patients with chest pain in outpatient and emergency department, thereby facilitating the effective identification and management of high-risk patients. …”
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Moist Versus Non‐Moist Dressings for Split‐Thickness Skin Graft Donor Sites: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Chun‐Yee Ho, Hsuan‐Yu Chou, Szu‐Han Wang, Ching‐Yu Lan, Victor Bong‐Hang Shyu, Chih‐Hao Chen, Chia‐Hsuan Tsai

“…Eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were assessed for quality using the Newcastle‐Ottawa Scale and Cochrane risk‐of‐bias tool, with meta‐analysis performed using the DerSimonian and Laird random‐effects model. …”
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Developing a semi-automated technique of surface water quality analysis using GEE and machine learning: A case study for Sundarbans by Sheikh Fahim Faysal Sowrav, Sujit Kumar Debsarma, Mohan Kumar Das, Khan Mohammad Ibtehal, Mahfujur Rahman, Noshin Tabassum Hridita, Atika Afia Broty, Muhammad Sajid Anam Hoque

“…This integration provides a more efficient alternative to traditional methods, which are resource-intensive and less practical for large-scale, remote areas.Our findings demonstrate that this semi-automated technique is a valuable tool for continuous water quality monitoring, particularly in ecologically sensitive areas with limited accessibility. …”
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A Systematic Review of the Cost-Effectiveness of Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists: What Is the Quality of the Evidence? by Faith Donald, Kelley Kilpatrick, Kim Reid, Nancy Carter, Ruth Martin-Misener, Denise Bryant-Lukosius, Patricia Harbman, Sharon Kaasalainen, Deborah A. Marshall, Renee Charbonneau-Smith, Erin E. Donald, Monique Lloyd, Abigail Wickson-Griffiths, Jennifer Yost, Pamela Baxter, Esther Sangster-Gormley, Pamela Hubley, Célyne Laflamme, Marsha Campbell–Yeo, Sheri Price, Jennifer Boyko, Alba DiCenso

“…Internal validity was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool; 18 (42%) studies were at low, 17 (39%) were at moderate, and eight (19%) at high risk of bias. …”
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Nutritional assessment using subjective global assessment identifies energy malnutrition and predicts mortality in patients with liver cirrhosis by Takao Miwa, Tatsunori Hanai, Kayoko Nishimura, Sachiyo Hirata, Shinji Unome, Yuki Nakahata, Kenji Imai, Atsushi Suetsugu, Koji Takai, Masahito Shimizu

“…The SGA is a valuable tool for identifying energy malnutrition and predicting mortality in patients with cirrhosis.…”
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Integrated analysis of M2 macrophage-related gene prognostic model and single-cell sequence to predict immunotherapy response in lung adenocarcinoma by Meifang Li, Zhiping Wang, Bin Huang, Yanyun Lai, Meng Zhang, Cheng Lin

“…Single-cell transcriptome analysis may provide important information on molecular subtypes and heterogeneity.ConclusionRisk signature based on M2 macrophage-related genes is a valuable tool for predicting prognosis and immunotherapy response in patients with LUAD.…”
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Spontaneous Physical Activity Downregulates Pax7 in Cancer Cachexia by Dario Coletti, Paola Aulino, Eva Pigna, Fabio Barteri, Viviana Moresi, Daniela Annibali, Sergio Adamo, Emanuele Berardi

“…Furthermore, we propose voluntary exercise as a physiological tool to counteract the overexpression of Pax7 observed in cancer cachexia.…”
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The influence of surface modification on the morphological characteristics and microhardness of HVG steel by A. A. Teploukhov, N. A. Semenyuk, A. E. Teryokhina, S. I. Motovilov, D. V. Skakun

“…Using the energy dispersive analysis method, the mass concentration of molybdenum on the surface of the modified tool steel was determined, which is 92,4 %. Experimental modes of modification of KhVG steel with a thin-film coating have been obtained, which have a significant effect on the average roughness and microhardness of its surface. …”
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Measuring Chinese negative emotion towards climate change: Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of Climate Change Anxiety Scale by Sam SS Lau, Kubi Appiah, Cherry CY Ho, Marco CH Cheng, Bo-Yi Yang

“…Conclusion: Overall, the Chinese CCAS version has good reliability and validity, and it can be used as a valid assessment tool for climate change anxiety screening with Chinese individuals, thus providing a foundation for better understanding various climate change–related emotions through an anxiety lens in the Chinese context.…”
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AI-Driven Mental Health Surveillance: Identifying Suicidal Ideation Through Machine Learning Techniques by Hesham Allam, Chris Davison, Faisal Kalota, Edward Lazaros, David Hua

“…The model aims to identify potential suicide risks accurately, while minimizing false positives, offering a practical tool for targeted mental health interventions. The study achieved notable predictive performance, with an accuracy of 85%, precision of 88%, and recall of 83% in detecting potential suicide posts. …”
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Dropout rates in controlled trials with exergames for blood pressure management: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Camilo Luis Monteiro Lourenço, Aline Rodrigues Barbosa, Vandrize Meneghini, Aline Mendes Gerage

“…The quality of the RCTs will be assessed using Cochrane’s risk of bias tool. A descriptive narrative synthesis and a random-effects model meta-analysis of the pooled event rate (prevalence) will be provided (p < 0.05). …”
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The Deadly Details: How Clear and Complete Are Publicly Available Sources of Human Rabies Information? by Natalie Patane, Owen Eades, Jennifer Morris, Olivia Mac, Kirsten McCaffery, Sarah L. McGuinness

“…We identified materials via Google and public health agency websites, assessing readability using the Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG) index and understandability and actionability with the Patient Education Materials Tool for Print materials (PEMAT-P). Completeness was assessed using a framework focused on general and vaccine-specific rabies information. …”
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Species Distribution Model and Conservation of Mentaok (Wrightia javanica) in Indonesia by Sutomo, Nida Humaida, Luthfi Wahab, Muhammad Hadi Saputra, Fitri Kurniawati, Muhammad Bima Atmaja, Eko Pujiono, Jalma Giring Sukmawati, Aditya Hani, Rajif Iryadi, Wieke Herningtyas, Reni Setyo Wahyuningtyas

“…The methodology used involved collecting occurrence and environmental data of W. javanica, conducting species distribution modeling using the maximum entropy algorithm, evaluating the model's accuracy, and performing an independent assessment of the area of occupancy (AOO) and extensive occurrence (EOO) using the geospatial conservation assessment tool (GeoCAT). While the number of suitable habitat areas for W. javanica in Yogyakarta is projected to decrease by 2100, the islands of Sumba and Timor are anticipated to experience an increase in the suitable habitat areas for the species during the same year. …”
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A One Health approach for the genomic characterization of antibiotic-resistant Campylobacter isolates using Nanopore whole-genome sequencing by Ana Hurtado, Medelin Ocejo, Beatriz Oporto, José Luis Lavín, Ruth Rodríguez, María Ángeles Marcos, Mikel Urrutikoetxea-Gutiérrez, Mikel Urrutikoetxea-Gutiérrez, Miriam Alkorta, Miriam Alkorta, Miriam Alkorta, José María Marimón, José María Marimón

“…This study demonstrates that ONT sequencing is a powerful tool for molecular surveillance of bacterial pathogens in the One Health framework.…”
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