Fall risk-increasing drugs and associated health outcomes among community-dwelling older patients: A cross-sectional study in Croatian cohort of the EuroAgeism H2020 project by Paar Elizabeta, De Lai Eleonora, Držaić Margita, Kummer Ingrid, Bužančić Iva, Hadžiabdić Maja Ortner, Brkic Jovana, Fialová Daniela

“…Prevalence of FRIDs was identified using the “Screening Tool of Older Persons Prescriptions in older adults with high fall risk” (STOPPFall). …”
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The Effect of Exercise Interventions on Sleep Quality and Weight Loss in Individuals with Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials by Soonjo Ka, Yu Hyeon Choe, Young-Im Kim, Nahyun Kim, Minjae Seo, Youngju Choi, Jonghoon Park

“…The Risk of Bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 (ROB 2) tool, and disagreements were resolved by consensus. …”
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Leveraging mobility data to analyze persistent SARS-CoV-2 mutations and inform targeted genomic surveillance by Riccardo Spott, Mathias W Pletz, Carolin Fleischmann-Struzek, Aurelia Kimmig, Christiane Hadlich, Matthias Hauert, Mara Lohde, Mateusz Jundzill, Mike Marquet, Petra Dickmann, Ruben Schüchner, Martin Hölzer, Denise Kühnert, Christian Brandt

“…The combination of mobile service data and SARS-CoV-2 surveillance by genome sequencing is a valuable tool for more targeted and responsive surveillance.…”
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Characteristics of successful expansion of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes from colorectal cancer liver metastasis by Jina Baek, Gyuheon Choi, GunHee Lee, Hyun Lee, Gyungyub Gong, Hye Seon Park, Chae-Lyul Lim, Joo Young Kim, Hee Jin Lee

“…Assessment of KM score may serve as a predictive tool for the obtainable TILs before IE. These findings lay the groundwork for future studies to establish effective ACT in patients with metastatic CRC.…”
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Real-Time Needle Force Modeling for VR-Based Renal Biopsy Training with Respiratory Motion Using Direct Clinical Data by Feiyan Li, Yonghang Tai, Qiong Li, Jun Peng, Xiaoqiao Huang, Zaiqing Chen, Junsheng Shi

“…Realistic tool-tissue interactive modeling has been recognized as an essential requirement in the training of virtual surgery. …”
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Optimum Conditions and LC-ESI-MS Analysis of Phenolic Rich Extract from Eucalyptus marginata L. under Maceration and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Methods Using Response Surface M... by Soumaya Hasni, Ghayth Rigane, Hanene Ghazghazi, Hajer Riguene, Amir Bouallegue, Olfa Khedher, Moufida A. Oueslati, Ridha Ben Salem

“…The main goal of the present study was to optimize the extraction parameters of phenolic compounds from Eucalyptus marginata L. leaves using the extraction technique assisted by ultrasound in comparison with maceration using response surface methodology as a predicted tool. Therefore, total phenolic and flavonoid contents have been optimized, taking into account four variables: extraction time, temperature, liquid-to-solid ratio, and ethanol concentration. …”
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Discrimination and calibration performances of non-laboratory-based and laboratory-based cardiovascular risk predictions: a systematic review by Yihun Mulugeta Alemu, Sisay Mulugeta Alemu, Dan Chateau, Nasser Bagheri, Kinley Wangdi

“…Background and objective This review compares non-laboratory-based and laboratory-based cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prediction equations in populations targeted for primary prevention.Design Systematic review.Methods We searched five databases until 12 March 2024 and used prediction study risk of bias assessment tool to assess bias. Data on hazard ratios (HRs), discrimination (paired c-statistics) and calibration were extracted. …”
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Multi-modal denoised data-driven milling chatter detection using an optimized hybrid neural network architecture by Haining Gao, Haoyu Wang, Hongdan Shen, Shule Xing, Yong Yang, Yinlin Wang, Wenfu Liu, Lei Yu, Mazhar Ali, Imran Ali Khan

“…Abstract Chatter, a type of self-excited vibration, deteriorates surface quality and reduces tool life and machining efficiency. Chatter detection serves as an effective approach to achieve stable cutting. …”
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Advancing precision cancer immunotherapy drug development, administration, and response prediction with AI-enabled Raman spectroscopy by Jay Chadokiya, Kai Chang, Saurabh Sharma, Jack Hu, Jennie R. Lill, Jennifer Dionne, Jennifer Dionne, Jennifer Dionne, Amanda Kirane

“…In this perspective, we explore the application of label-free Raman spectroscopy as a tumor profiling tool for precision immunotherapy. We examine how Raman spectroscopy’s non-invasive, label-free approach can deepen our understanding of intricate inter- and intra-cellular interactions within the tumor-immune microenvironment. …”
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Romanian validation study of the Boston questionare in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome by Lenuța Bîrsanu, Roxana Covali, Emanuel Matei Roman, Ioan Alexandru Chirap-Mitulschi, Alin Ciubotaru, Mihaela-Dana Turliuc

“…A single The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire is a common tool for evaluating the symptoms and function of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). …”
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A study to identify individuals at risk to be affected by late-onset Pompe disease who had previously been given a non-specific or tentative diagnosis for their muscle weakness (Po... by Dawn A. Laney, Kayla A. Banks, Eleanor G. Botha, Maria Keever, Valynne Long, Allison L. Foley

“…Conclusion This study confirms that a symptom-based scoring tool and chart review combined with provider education can identify patients who are at increased likelihood to have a missed LOPD diagnosis.…”
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Efficacy of Rapid Salivary C-Reactive Protein Test to Assess Early Changes in Malignancy in the Oral Cavity and Its Utility in Screening for Oral Cancer by Vathsala Patil, Ravindranath Vineetha, Komal Smriti, Kalyana Chakravarthy Pentapati, Srikanth Gadicherla, Carnelio Sunitha

“…It also showed higher sensitivity values, confirming the efficacy of this kit as a screening tool.…”
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The Mechanical and Fracturing of Rockburst in Tunnel and Its Acoustic Emission Characteristics by Xiangxin Liu, Sibo Zhan, Yanbo Zhang, Xiaolei Wang, Zhengzhao Liang, Baozhu Tian

“…The applications of biaxial loading system and during an excavation operation provide a useful tool to simulate the rock burst in tunnel at an engineering site.…”
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Metabolomic profiling of saliva from cystic fibrosis patients by M. Caterino, M. Costanzo, A. Castaldo, P. Iacotucci, V. Carnovale, M. Ruoppolo, M. Gelzo, G. Castaldo

“…This study also highlights different salivary metabolites as new potential biomarkers in a non-invasive sample that could represent a useful tool for the stratification and management of CF patients.…”
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Presence of dengue virus RNA in urine and oral fluid of laboratory-confirmed dengue patients: Implications for wastewater surveillance by Christine Stauber, Leile Camila Jacob-Nascimento, Caroline Grosch, Moisés da Silva Sousa, Moyra M. Portilho, Rosângela O. Anjos, Margo A. Brinton, Uriel Kitron, Mitermayer G. Reis, Guilherme S. Ribeiro

“…To assess whether wastewater-based epidemiology would be a useful tool, we investigated the presence of DENV RNA in dengue patients’ urine and oral fluid from an endemic area to inform how shedding in these fluids occurs and provide insight for wastewater surveillance. …”
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Bacterial Composition of Dairy Base during Fermentation by Mariya V. Gryaznova, Inna Yu. Burakova, Yuliya D. Smirnova, Ekaterina Yu. Nesterova, Natalia S. Rodionova, Evgeniy S. Popov, Mikhail Yu. Syromyatnikov, Vasily N. Popov

“…The high-throughput sequencing proved to be an efficient tool in controlling probiotic fermentation processes.…”
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Non-specific effect of double-stranded RNAs on Egyptian broomrape (Phelipanche aegyptiaca) seed germination by Nariman Zainali, Nariman Zainali, Houshang Alizadeh, Hassan Alizadeh, Philippe Delavault

“…This underscores the importance of finding solutions to minimize the non-specific effects of dsRNAs to improve the potential of dsRNA as a tool to study and control root parasitic plants.…”
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Chronic effects of school physical activity on cognitive performance in youngs: a systematic review protocol by Fernando William Flores Silva, Ricardo Martins, Rochelle Rocha Costa, Carlos Cristi-Montero, Júlio Brugnara Mello

“…For methodological quality will be using the tool for the assessment of study quality and reporting in exercise training studies. …”
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Geomagnetically Induced Currents and Harmonic Distortion: Storm‐Time Observations From New Zealand by Craig J. Rodger, Mark A. Clilverd, Daniel H. Mac Manus, Ian Martin, Michael Dalzell, James B. Brundell, Tim Divett, Neil R. Thomson, Tanja Petersen, Yuki Obana, Neville R. Watson

“…We understand that harmonic distortion measurements are fairly common in electrical networks and could provide a new tool for space weather researchers.…”
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Decoding the m6A epitranscriptomic landscape for biotechnological applications using a direct RNA sequencing approach by Chuwei Liu, Heng Liang, Arabella H. Wan, Min Xiao, Lei Sun, Yiling Yu, Shijia Yan, Yuan Deng, Ruonian Liu, Juan Fang, Zhi Wang, Weiling He, Guohui Wan

“…Our findings highlight the potential of pum6a as a powerful tool for advancing the understanding of epitranscriptomic regulation in health and disease, paving the way for biotechnological and therapeutic applications.…”
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