HPV vaccination and Native Americans: protocol for a systematic review of factors associated with HPV vaccine uptake among American Indians and Alaska Natives in the USA by Sameer Vali Gopalani, Ami E Sedani, Amanda E Janitz, Shari C Clifton, Julie Stoner, Jennifer Peck, Ashley Comiford, Alicia L Salvatore, Janis Campbell

“…A data extraction form and quality assessment tool will be piloted, revised and implemented. If available, measures of frequency and association will be presented. …”
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Association between weight-adjusted-waist index and the prevalence of gallstone disease in Minhang District, Shanghai: a cross-sectional study by Jian Wang, Zixuan Zheng, Hongyu Tan, Shan Wei, Yufeng Gu, Yingsheng Cheng, Chengyan Xu, Wei Wang

“…These findings suggest that WWI could serve as a practical screening tool to identify individuals at higher risk for GSD, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to address central obesity.…”
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Design, Content and Ecological Validity and Reliability of the Physical Activity and Sport Habits Questionnaire for Children Aged 8–12 Years in the Province of Gipuzkoa (Spain) by Aduna Badiola-Lekue, Irantzu Ibañez, Maite Fuentes, Javier Yanci, Oidui Usabiaga, Aitor Iturricastillo

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The study confirmed the questionnaire’s validity and reliability as a suitable tool for assessing PAS practices among 8–12-year-old schoolchildren in Gipuzkoa, Spain, in both Basque and Spanish languages.…”
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Soybean Water Monitoring and Water Demand Prediction in Arid Region Based on UAV Multispectral Data by Shujie Jia, Mingyi Cui, Lei Chen, Shangyuan Guo, Hui Zhang, Zheyu Bai, Yaoyu Li, Linqiang Deng, Fuzhong Li, Wuping Zhang

“…This study demonstrates that UAV multispectral remote sensing combined with ground sampling is a valuable tool for soybean water management, supporting precision agriculture and sustainable water resource utilization.…”
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Assessing the Colorectal Cancer Landscape: A Comprehensive Exploration of Future Trends in 216 Countries and Territories from 2021 to 2040 by Meysam Olfatifar, Fariba Rafiei, Amir Sadeghi, Elnaz Ataei, Mohammad Amin Habibi, Mehdi Pezeshgi Modarres, Zohreh Ghalavand, Hamidreza Houri

“…To accomplish this, we utilized data retrieved from the Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx) query tool spanning from 1990 to 2021. The primary objective of this study is to furnish sex-specific estimations encompassing various geographical regions. …”
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Volatile Organic Compounds as Biomarkers of Gastrointestinal Diseases and Nutritional Status by Mariangela Rondanelli, Federica Perdoni, Vittoria Infantino, Milena Anna Faliva, Gabriella Peroni, Giancarlo Iannello, Mara Nichetti, Tariq A. Alalwan, Simone Perna, Clementina Cocuzza

“…All of them showed that the type of diet can have an impact on metabolites excreted and therefore can be a useful tool in the nutritional studies related to metabolism and health and disease status. …”
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Predicting autoimmune thyroiditis in primary Sjogren’s syndrome patients using a random forest classifier: a retrospective study by Jia-yun Wu, Jing-yu Zhang, Wen-qi Xia, Yue-ning Kang, Ru-yi Liao, Yu-ling Chen, Xiao-min Li, Ya Wen, Fan-xuan Meng, Li-ling Xu, Sheng-hui Wen, Hui-fen Liu, Yuan-qing Li, Jie-ruo Gu, Qing Lv, Yong Ren

“…This approach offers a promising tool for early identification and management of AIT in pSS patients. …”
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Noninvasive Evaluation of Liver Function in Morbidly Obese Patients by Patrick H. Alizai, Isabella Lurje, Andreas Kroh, Sophia Schmitz, Tom Luedde, Julia Andruszkow, Ulf P. Neumann, Florian Ulmer

“…The LiMAx® test may be a valuable tool for noninvasive screening for NASH in obese patients.…”
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Quality of life and overall well-being between healthy individuals and patients with varied clinical diagnoses by Mohamad Adam Bujang, Wei Hong Lai, Xun Ting Tiong, Selvasingam Ratnasingam, Alex Ren Jye Kim, Masliyana Husin, Yvonne Yih Huan Jee, Nurul Fatma Diyana Ahmad, Clare Hui Hong Tan, Khoo Sing Yee, Yoon Khee Hon, Eileen Pin Pin Yap, Fazalena Johari, Alan Yean Yip Fong

“…All participants completed the Significant Quality of Life Measures (SigQOLM), a comprehensive assessment tool consisting of 69 items that evaluate 18 domains of QOL and well-being. …”
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The multifaceted power of biochar: A review on its role in pollution control, sustainable agriculture, and circular economy by Amreen Bano, Mohd Kashif Aziz, Bablu Prasad, Rajesh Ravi, Maulin P. Shah, Pollyanna Vanessa Dos Santos Lins, Lucas Meili, Kumar Suranjit Prasad

“…Biochar offers significant potential in addressing these issues, positioning itself as a vital tool in advancing sustainable development goals. …”
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Charlson syndrome index predicted survival in pancreatic cancer patients received immunotherapy by Nan Zhang, Nan Zhang, Shiyun Chen, Yue Shi, Zhikuan Wang, Ru Jia, Guanghai Dai, Guanghai Dai

“…ObjectiveThe Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) is a widely utilized assessment tool for evaluating the mortality rate among patients with chronic diseases and tumors. …”
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Design and Performance Analysis of ISFET Using Various Oxide Materials for Biosensing Applications by Sankararao Majji, Asisa Kumar Panigrahy, Depuru Shobha Rani, Muralidhar Nayak Bhukya, Chandra Sekhar Dash

“…The resulting 2D-ISFET exhibits remarkable blood electrolyte sensitivity and holds potential as a quick detection tool for blood cancer. The results show that the ISFET possesses drain-induced barrier lowering (DIBL), greater ON-current <italic>(I_ON</italic>) and switching ratio (<italic>I_ON&#x002F;I_OFF</italic>), and decreased subthreshold swing (SS). …”
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Use of Antibiotics in Companion Animals from 133 German Practices from 2018 to 2023 by Roswitha Merle, Leonie Feuer, Katharina Frenzer, Jan-Lukas Plenio, Astrid Bethe, Nunzio Sarnino, Antina Lübke-Becker, Wolfgang Bäumer

“…While some specific information was missing, the invoicing data’s completeness, the cost-effectiveness of their use, and their unbiased nature make them a robust tool for monitoring and informing legislative changes.…”
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Characterization of squash polysaccharide and the anti-diabetic effect on type 2 diabetic rat revealed by urine metabolomics analysis by Li Liang, Fuming Zhang, Quanhong Li, Baoguo Sun, Yuyu Zhang, Robert J. Linhardt

“…Thus, the metabolomics and SPR approach were proved to be a promising tool in exploring the anti-diabetes effects of SPS and provided a deep understanding of the mechanisms.…”
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Comparison of airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) versus biphasic positive airway pressure (BIPAP) ventilation in COVID-19 associated ARDS using transpulmonary pressure moni... by Sandra Emily Stoll, Tobias Leupold, Hendrik Drinhaus, Fabian Dusse, Bernd W. Böttiger, Alexander Mathes

“…Therefore, TPP- monitoring could be a useful tool for monitoring a safe application of APRV- mode in CARDS.…”
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Is global health truly global? A hashtag analysis of #GlobalHealth disparities on X by Zara Arshad, Pranav Sharma, Shweta Sharma, Mustafa Sajjad Cheema, Mustafa Sajjad Cheema, Charu Agarwal, Charu Agarwal, Tamara Tango, Tamara Tango, Farhan Bin Matin, Atanas G. Atanasov, Atanas G. Atanasov, Atanas G. Atanasov, Bodrun Naher Siddiquea, Maima Matin, Olga Adamska, Artur Stolarczyk, Rahul Kashyap, Rahul Kashyap, Faisal A. Nawaz, Faisal A. Nawaz

“…BackgroundX (Formerly known as Twitter) healthcare hashtags are a popular healthcare informatics and educational tool among medical professionals. #Globalhealth is one such widely used hashtag with extensive engagement. …”
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Low-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation over Right Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex in Parkinson’s Disease by Sheng Zhuang, Fu-Yu Wang, Xin Gu, Jia-Jing Wu, Cheng-Jie Mao, Hao Gui, Jing Chen, Chun-Feng Liu

“…Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a promising therapeutic tool for Parkinson’s disease (PD), and many stimulation targets have been implicated. …”
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Establishment and internal validation of a model to predict the efficacy of Adalimumab in Crohn’s disease by Fang Wang, He Zhou, Yujie Zhang, Yu Da, Tiantian Zhang, Yanting Shi, Tong Wu, Jie Liang

“…Conclusions: This model provides a convenient tool to assess the likelihood of patient remission prior to Adalimumab treatment, thereby supporting the development of personalized treatment plans.…”
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Mobile Apps and Visual Function Assessment: A Comprehensive Review of the Latest Advancements by Caius Goh, Marilyn Puah, Zhi Hong Toh, Joewee Boon, Debbie Boey, Ryan Tay, Ashita A. Sule, Renee Liu, Xing-Er Ong, Aditya Kalra, Satvik Gupta, Andres Rousselot, William Rojas-Carabali, Bryan Ang, Rupesh Agrawal

“…Abstract Introduction With technological advancements and the growing prevalence of smartphones, ophthalmology has opportunely harnessed medical technology for visual function assessment as a home monitoring tool for patients. Ophthalmology applications that offer these have likewise become more readily available in recent years, which may be used for early detection and monitoring of eye conditions. …”
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Fermented Ophiocordyceps sinensis mycelium products for preventing contrast-associated acute kidney injury: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Fenglan Pu, Tianli Li, Chen Shen, Yingqiao Wang, Chunmei Tang, Xiaowen Zhang, Lijiao Yan, Qihe Xu, Jianping Liu

“…Methodological quality was assessed by using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool 2.0. Risk difference (RD) or risk ratio (RR) and mean difference (MD) were calculated along with the 95% confidence intervals (CIs).Results Fourteen trials testing three types of FOSM products (Bailing, Zhiling, and Jinshuibao capsules) involving 1271 participants injected contrast agents were included. …”
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