Examining the etiology and pregnancy outcomes of 152 critically ill pregnant patients in the Intensive Care Unit by Weiman Liu, Junyou Su, Sumei Wang

“…There was a statistically significant difference in mortality among the three groups of patients with different SOFA scores (p = 0.000), suggesting that the mortality of critically ill pregnant women with higher SOFA scores increased, making it a valuable tool for evaluating prognosis. Conclusion Non-obstetric factors were the primary contributors for ICU admission of expecting mothers. …”
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Concordant Signal of Genetic Variation Across Marker Densities in the Desert Annual Chylismia brevipes Is Linked With Timing of Winter Precipitation by Daniel F. Shryock, Nila Lê, Lesley A. DeFalco, Todd C. Esque

“…Genome scans for genetic variation linked with selective environmental gradients have become a useful tool in such efforts, allowing rapid delineation of seed transfer zones along with predictions of genomic vulnerability to climate change. …”
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Validation of Spanish Version of the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale (SSCRS‐Sp) in Nursing Professionals by M. D. Fernández‐Pascual, A. Reig‐Ferrer, L. Martínez‐Rodríguez, J. A. Quesada‐Rico, W. McSherry, L. Riquelme‐Ros

“…The availability of this tool represents a significant step towards greater integration of the spiritual dimension of care within a holistic nursing care framework in Spanish‐speaking countries. …”
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Developing a priority global research agenda for antimicrobial resistance in the human health sector: protocol for a scoping review by Alessandro Cassini, Raph L Hamers, Koe Stella Asadinia, Silvia Bertagnolio

“…Relevant research questions with attributes will be extracted using a tool developed through an iterative process by the research team. …”
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Textbook outcome in ovarian cancer and its impact on survival: comparative study by Silvia Carbonell-Morote, Alvaro Arjona-Sánchez, Pedro Antonio Cascales-Campos, Alida González-Gil, Gonzalo Gomez-Dueñas, Elena Gil-Gómez, Iban Caravaca-García, Veronica Aranaz, Francisco Javier Lacueva, José Manuel Ramia

“…Conclusion TO is an easy and valuable management tool for evaluating and comparing results obtained at different centers after surgery for peritoneal carcinomatosis of locally advanced ovarian cancer. …”
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the composite physical function scale in Chinese community-dwelling older adults by Jiaying Qi, Jing Xu, Hui Zhang, Mingshuai Feng, Hongyan Meng, Li Wang

“…Conclusions The C-CPF scale serves as a valid and practical tool for widespread health screening to measure the level of comprehensive physical function and its decline amongst Chinese older adults. …”
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The Effect of Occupational Engagement on Lifestyle in Adults Living with Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Svetlana Solgaard Nielsen, Søren T. Skou, Anette Enemark Larsen, Alessio Bricca, Jens Søndergaard, Jeanette Reffstrup Christensen

“…We evaluated methodological quality with the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool 2.0, determined the overall evidence certainty using the GRADE methodology, and performed meta-analysis when two or more trials reported on the outcomes. …”
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PlantReg: the reconstruction of links between transcription factor regulatory networks and biological processes under their control by V. V. Lavrekha, N. A. Omelyanchuk, A. G. Bogomolov, E. V. Zemlyanskaya

“…Thus, PlantReg is a convenient tool for generating hypotheses about the molecular mechanisms that control plant traits.…”
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hERGAT: predicting hERG blockers using graph attention mechanism through atom- and molecule-level interaction analyses by Dohyeon Lee, Sunyong Yoo

“…The model achieves high predictive performance, confirming its potential as a preliminary tool for early cardiotoxicity assessment and enhancing the reliability of the results.…”
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Reproducibility of peak force for isometric and isokinetic multi-joint leg extension exercise by Manfred Zöger, Alfred Nimmerichter, Arnold Baca, Klaus Wirth

“…Abstract Background Isokinetic dynamometry is a common tool for evaluating muscle function and is used across various disciplines. …”
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IDENTIFIKASI BEST PRACTICE DESIGN BERDASAR HADITS SEBAGAI PANDUAN PERANCANGAN ARSITEKTUR by Muhamad Ratodi, Oktavi Elok Hapsari

“…However, this identification is not intended to be an absolute standard, but rather as a tool that strongly influences various conceptual aspects in helping the process of prioritizing and also in decision making in designing. …”
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The significance of the immunohistochemical method in diagnosing atypical endometrial polyps as manifestations of localized hyperplasia by O.V. Poslavska, D.A. Khaskhachykh, I.S. Shponka, V.O. Potapov

“…The conclusions emphasize that immunohistochemistry is an effec­tive tool for detecting endometrial atypia, and the diagnosis of atypical polyps should be based on a comprehensive analysis of morphological and molecular changes. …”
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Postnatal cytomegalovirus infection and its effect on hearing and neurodevelopmental outcomes among infants aged 3-10 months: A cohort study in Eastern Uganda. by Noela Regina Akwi Okalany, David Mukunya, Peter Olupot-Olupot, Martin Chebet, Francis Okello, Andrew D Weeks, Fred Bisso, Thorkild Tylleskär, Kathy Burgoine, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen

“…Clinical assessments included neurodevelopmental evaluation using the Malawi Developmental Assessment Tool, the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination, and hearing screening using Otoacoustic Emission testing (Otoport Lite, Otodynamics Limited). …”
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A wave-resolving two-dimensional vertical Lagrangian approach to model microplastic transport in nearshore waters based on TrackMPD 3.0 by I. Jalón-Rojas, D. Sous, D. Sous, V. Marieu

“…This research establishes the SWASH–TrackMPD approach as a valuable tool, opening avenues for future studies to contextualize laboratory findings within the complexities of real-world nearshore environments and further refine our comprehension of microplastic dynamics across different beaches and wave-climate conditions.…”
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Assessing the effect of empathy-enhancing interventions in health education and training: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials by Nia Roberts, Jeremy Howick, Eyad Issa, Rachel Winter, Robert I Norman

“…Two reviewers extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of eligible studies using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. Random effects meta-analyses of the impact of empathy training on participants’ empathy levels were performed.Results Twenty-six trials were included, with 22 providing adequate data for meta-analysis. …”
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Health loss and economic burden of asthma in China: a qualitative review based on existing literature by Peng Zhang, Jiaxin Xu, Baichuan Xu, Yiyin Zhang, Yang Xie

“…The risk of bias in economic studies was assessed using an 11-item methodological checklist for cost of illness, while cross-sectional studies were evaluated using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s recommendation rating tool. Results The analysis included 50 studies, with eight focused on health loss and 42 on economic burden. …”
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Automatic three-dimensional reconstruction of the oesophagus in achalasia patients undergoing POEM: an innovative approach for evaluating treatment outcomes by Alanna Ebigbo, Helmut Messmann, Vivian Grünherz, Miriam Elia, Alessandra Brunner, Tamara Krafft, Leo Pöller, Pia Schneider, Fabian Stieler, Bernhard Bauer, Anna Muzalyova, Sandra Nagl

“…In the 12-month follow-up, no further significant change of value indices between 3 and 12 months post-POEM was seen. 3 months post-POEM mean LES index approached the mean LES of the healthy control group (p=0.077).Conclusion 3-D reconstruction provides an interactive, dynamic visualisation of the oesophagus, serving as a comprehensive tool for evaluating treatment response. It may contribute to refining our approach to achalasia treatment and optimising treatment outcomes.Trial registration number 22-0149.…”
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AI-powered estimation of tree covered area and number of trees over the Mediterranean island of Cyprus by Anna Zenonos, Sizhuo Li, Martin Brandt, Jean Sciare, Philippe Ciais

“…Artificial Intelligence is a powerful tool that can enable the development of tree monitoring systems by applying machine learning models to high-resolution image data. …”
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Comparative evaluation of localized genotoxicity between the field of focus and scatter following exposure to cone beam computed tomography using buccal mucosal micronuclei assay:... by Rajeswari Sreeenivas, Algi Nadil, Priya Thomas, Giju George Baby, Deepu George Mathew, Pooja Latti, Jiss George

“…Introduction: X-rays, a crucial diagnostic tool, are known for their cytotoxic and mutagenic effects, capable of inducing gene mutations and chromosomal aberrations. …”
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An illustrated key for identification of colour aberrations in alcids with a revision of nomenclature used by K. Cieślińska, P. Bodson, E. Gruber, K. Piening, M. Syposz, K. Wojczulanis-Jakubas, D. Jakubas

“…Our synthesis offers an updated summary of the colour plumage aberrations in alcids and a practical tool for identification of various colour aberrations in the group. …”
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