Reirradiation practices of Radiation Therapists (RePoRT) study by Neva Pang, Alvin Cuni, Amanda Caissie, Leigh Conroy, Aileen Duffton, Winnie Li, Brian Liszewski, Donna H. Murrell, Andrea Shessel, Fátima Silva, Yat Tsang, Michael Velec

“…The 48-item questionnaire asked RTTs the frequency of performing a range of reirradiation activities, to self-rate their competency levels, and to identify enablers and barriers to reirradiation practice. …”
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Prescription patterns of traditional Chinese medications and potential consequences in patients with new-onset cardiac or vascular-related diseases: a nationwide cohort study by Sheng-Shing Lin, Hsin-Hui Tsai, Daniel Hsiang-Te Tsai, Chiu-Lin Tsai, Nanae Itokazu, Jaung-Geng Lin, Edward Chia-Cheng Lai, Hsiang-Wen Lin, Yu-Chang Hou

“…Regardless of prior CM use, both groups had a relatively high rate of comorbidities; CM or specific WM use; and incidence of severe cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or thromboembolic events (33.81% vs. 31.97%) and severe bleeding (18.32% vs. 16.57%). …”
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Acclimatization response to a short-term heat wave during summer in lactating Brown Swiss and Holstein Friesian cows by Aristide Maggiolino, Lucrezia Forte, Alessandra Aloia, Umberto Bernabucci, Erminio Trevisi, Cristina Lecchi, Fabrizio Ceciliani, Geoffrey E. Dahl, Pasquale De Palo

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Sex differences and physical activity associations with electrocardiographic patterns in amateur athletes: a cross-sectional study by Younes Brouki, Youssef El Machrouh, Chaimae Khali, Mohamed Barkaoui, Aziz Eloirdi, Boujemaa Zahi, Aziz Chokri

“…Results: Male athletes showed significantly higher rates of sinus bradycardia (41.4% vs 12.7%) and ST-segment elevation (41.4% vs 0%) than female athletes (p<.0001). …”
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Morbidity Patterns and Determinants of Healthcare-Seeking Behavior Among Older Women in Selected Rural Areas of Bangladesh by Shahinur Akter, Tazrin Azad, Md. Habibur Rahman, Md. Firoz Raihan

“…The rates of seeking healthcare services were higher among older women with primary and secondary education, those living with spouses and children, those residing in extended families with seven or more members, and older women with diabetes and liver diseases. …”
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Study on the restorative benefits of four behavioural patterns of urban landscape forests under seasonal change by Linjia Wu, Sirui Song, Yunlong Pan, Junyang Liu, Xin Zeng, Zongyuan Lu, Qibing Chen

“…Physiological and psychological responses were evaluated using blood pressure, heart rate, electroencephalogram (EEG) measurements, and the Profile of Mood States (POMS) scale. …”
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Treatment Patterns for Patients on Overactive Bladder Therapy: A Retrospective Statistical Analysis Using Canadian Claims Data by Adrian Wagg, Demitri Diles, Todd Berner

“…There are also few formal analyses on the impact of age, gender and choice of initial OAB drug on discontinuation rates. # Objectives To investigate discontinuation rates with antimuscarinics in patients newly starting OAB therapy, with regard to patterns of switching to alternative medication, and the potential impact of age, gender and choice of initial drug…”
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Regulation of soil nitrogen spatiotemporal variation by sprinkler irrigation patterns under surface fertilizer application by Rui Chen, Xiaofang Chen, Jian Wang, Xin Guo, Hong Li

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Real-world breast cancer treatment patterns and guideline-concordant treatment completion among Malawian women by Jennifer Morgan, Shekinah Elmore, Takondwa Zuze, Lusayo Simwinga, Richard Nyasosela, Precious Makondi, Agnes Manda BSc, Chifundo Kajombo, Anthony Charles, Lisa A. Carey, Maurice Mulenga, Katherine Reeder-Hayes, Tamiwe Tomoka

“…Here, we describe breast cancer treatment patterns by stage and curative-intent guideline-concordant treatment (GCT) receipt among Malawian women. …”
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Effects of repetitive mechanical tactile stimulation interventions with stationary and moving patterns on paired-pulse depression by Hiraku Watanabe, Sho Kojima, Naofumi Otsuru, Hideaki Onishi

“…This effect may vary by tactile stimulation pattern. Therefore, this study aimed to clarify the effects of RSS intervention with stationary and moving pattern tactile stimulation on PPD. …”
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Audit of Infection and Antimicrobial Drug Resistance Pattern in Bacterial Infections in Road Traffic Accident Survivors by Nikku Mathew Geevarughese, Siddhant Suresh, Ramakrishna Jakribettu Pai, Jeffy Mary Mathew, Sucharita Suresh, Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga

“…Background: In countries like India, road traffic accident (RTA) associated morbidity and mortality is rising in alarming rate and is major concern of public health. Around 80% of the late deaths in trauma patients are due to infection. …”
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Study on Effect of Consumer Age, Family Income and Family Size on Fast Fashion Consumption Pattern by Sushil Kumar Bishnoi, Ramratan Guru

“…The demand for fast fashion and clothing is rising at a very high rate, which has made it hard for retail brands and apparel manufacturers to meet the consumer expectations. …”
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Different Patterns of Bacterial Species and Antibiotic Susceptibility in Diabetic Foot Syndrome with and without Coexistent Ischemia by Rafał Małecki, Kamil Klimas, Aleksandra Kujawa

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Revealing Physical Mechanisms of Spatial Pattern Formation and Switching in Ecosystems via Nonequilibrium Landscape and Flux by Jie Su, Wei Wu, Denis D. Patterson, Simon Asher Levin, Jin Wang

“…Furthermore, both the averaged flux and the entropy production rate exhibit peaks near pattern switching boundaries, revealing dynamical and thermodynamical origins for pattern transitions, and further offering early warning signals for anticipating spatial pattern switching. …”
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Chronosequence Resampling Elucidates Tree Community and Forest Structure Recovery Patterns in Restored Tropical Rainforest by Eveliina Korkiatupa, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Sille Holm, Wouter vanGoor, Richard Kigenyi, Anu Valtonen

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Growth Patterns of HIV-Exposed and -Unexposed Infants in African Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Perpetua Modjadji, Kabelo Mokgalaboni, Wendy N. Phoswa, Tebogo Maria Mothiba, Sogolo L. Lebelo

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Stunting was the most prevalent growth deficit among HEU infants compared to their HUU counterparts, with no significant differences observed in the rates of underweight and wasting. To improve postnatal growth outcomes, especially in the evolving landscape of HIV treatment and prevention, efforts should focus on educating and supporting mothers living with HIV.…”
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Inhibition and Reduction of Biofilm Production along with Their Antibiogram Pattern among Gram-Negative Clinical Isolates by Ojaswee Shrestha, Nabina Shrestha, Sadhana Khanal, Sushant Pokhrel, Sujina Maharjan, Tika Bahadur Thapa, Puspa Raj Khanal, Govardhan Joshi

“…Isolates forming biofilm had a higher resistance rate and β-lactamase production compared to biofilm nonproducers. …”
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The pattern of lung function tests in children with sickle cell disease: A case-control study. by Abinaya Kannan, Gaurav Sarnaik, Nikita Agarwal, Atul Jindal

“…<h4>Results</h4>Children with SCD had significantly lower pulmonary function values compared to controls: FEV1 median difference: 33.5% (95% CI: 27.2-38.0; p < 0.0001), FVC: 25.4% (95% CI: 30.0-32.25; p < 0.0001), FEV1/FVC: 0.088 (95% CI: 0.075-0.083; p < 0.0001), Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR): 24.8% (95% CI: 16.38-33.8; p < 0.0001), FeNO: 8.17 ppb (95% CI: 5.77-12.65; p < 0.0001). …”
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Reproductive pattern and population dynamics of Anchovia surinamensis in a seasonal floodplain lake of the Amazon basin by Jordy de Oliveira Dias, Rodrigo Vieira Alves Amaral, Igor Rechetnicow Alves Sant'anna, Caroline Pereira de Campos, Severino Adriano de Oliveira Lima, Raniere Garcez Costa Sousa

“…The growth parameters for this species (Wt = 0.0226*Ls2,6635; Natural mortality, M = 1.66 year-1; Growth rate, k = 0.70 year-1; Asymptotic length, L∞ = 16.53 cm; Theoretical maximum weight, W∞ = 42.83 g) and the quantity of individuals in mature stages during periods of flood and low water were also evaluated. …”
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Structural background of intraspecific color polymorphism and the driver of geographic patterns in a shining leaf chafer by Yuanyuan Lu, Alexander Kovalev, Lulu Li, Chuchu Li, Xinyi Zhu, Min He, Xingke Yang, Ming Bai, Stanislav N. Gorb

“…We have also shown that the blue phenotype exhibits a slightly faster heating rate than the other phenotypes facilitating their adaptation to lower-temperature regions. …”
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