Development of a Mechanistic Hypothesis Linking Compensatory Biomechanics and Stepping Asymmetry during Gait of Transfemoral Amputees by Abeer Mohamed, Andrew Sexton, Kirsten Simonsen, Chris A. McGibbon

“…We examined gait parameters to identify the stepping asymmetry then examined the external work rate (centre of mass) and internal (joint) power profiles to formulate a working hypothesis to mechanistically explain the observed stepping asymmetry. …”
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CINACALCET IN TREATMENT OF HYPERPARATHYROIDISM IN RECIPIENTS OF RENAL GRAFT by O. N. Vetchinnikova, E. O. Shcherbakova, E. Y. Polyakova

“…During the year, three patients with satisfactory functioning kid- ney transplant (glomerular filtration rate − GFR 44–80 ml/min) and HPT (parathyroid hormone − PTH 320– 348 pg/ml), resistant to treatment with active forms of vitamin D and hypercalcemia (2,6–3,1 mmol/l) were treated with cinacalcet (initial dose of 30 mg/day, supporting − 60–15 mg/day) with the added in 2–3 months alfacalcidol (0,25–0,75 μg/day). …”
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Prediction of Urban Construction Land Carbon Effects (UCLCE) Using BP Neural Network Model: A Case Study of Changxing, Zhejiang Province, China by Qinghua Liao, Xiaoping Zhang, Zixuan Cui, Xunxi Yin

“…The results demonstrate that the BP neural network model effectively predicts the different types of UCLCE, with an average error rate of 30.10%. (1) The total effect and intensity effect exhibit different trends in the study area, and a carbon effect table for different types of UCL is established. (2) The spatial distribution characteristics of UCLCE reveal a distinct reverse-L pattern (“┙”-shaped layout) with positive spatial correlation (Moran’s I = 0.11, <i>p</i> < 0.001). (3) The model’s core practical value lies in enabling forward-looking assessment of carbon effects in urban planning schemes and precise quantification of emissions reduction benefits. …”
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Transmission characteristics of the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic: comparison of 8 Southern hemisphere countries. by Lulla Opatowski, Christophe Fraser, Jamie Griffin, Eric de Silva, Maria D Van Kerkhove, Emily J Lyons, Simon Cauchemez, Neil M Ferguson

“…Corresponding estimates for overall attack-rate were in the range 20-50%. All model fits indicated a significant decrease in susceptibility to infection with age. …”
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Spatio-temporal evolution and driving factors of the coupling and coordinated development of China's digital economy and older adult care services by Hui Liu, Wei Wang, Sha Li

“…The study analyzes the level of coordinated development between the two using the coupling coordination degree model, and measures the main driving factors using the geographical detector model.Results(1) The overall level of coupling and coordinated development between China's digital economy and older adult care services shows an upward trend, but the growth rate is uneven, exhibiting an “M-shaped” pattern, with rapid growth followed by gradual slowdown, a bottoming-out rebound, and then a continuous decline. (2) There are significant spatial differences in the coupling and coordinated development of China's digital economy and older adult care services. …”
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Cellular Hypertrophy and Increased Susceptibility to Spontaneous Calcium-Release of Rat Left Atrial Myocytes Due to Elevated Afterload. by Haifei Zhang, Mark B Cannell, Shang Jin Kim, Judy J Watson, Ruth Norman, Sarah C Calaghan, Clive H Orchard, Andrew F James

“…There were no significant differences between AoB and Sham cells in the rate of Ca2+ extrusion during recovery of electrically-stimulated or caffeine-induced transients. …”
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Discrete Optimization of Software-Controlled Modes of Heat Treatment of Concrete Products in Heat-Technological Facilities by A. M. Niyakovskii, V. N. Romaniuk, Yu. V. Yatskevich, A. N. Chichko

“…Additionally, with an increase in the duration of the product heating, the value of the maximum hydration rate decreases. It is concluded that the method of assessing the mode of heat treatment of concrete products being developed makes it possible to determine parameters for the calculation of the minimal useful heat required for the heat treatment of concrete products with spatially distributed parameters. …”
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CONCOMITANT CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AND ANTIHYPERTENSIVE TREATMENT IN OUTPATIENT PRACTICE (BY THE RECVASA REGISTRY DATA) by M. Loukianov

“…AHDs were not prescribed in 13% of hypertensivepatients.The mean number of prescribed AHDs was 1.73. The mean incidence rate of target blood pressure achievement was 26.1%.We have noted insufficient ACE inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) and beta-blockers prescription in different concomitant CVDs. …”
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Health symptoms and post-COVID-19: Comparing symptomatic groups based on self-reported and primary care data. by Jenny Gerbecks, C Joris Yzermans, Michel L A Dückers, Mark Bosmans, Christos Baliatsas

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A 2022 nation-wide cross-sectional health survey was combined with routine primary care data. The response rate for the survey was 32%. The questionnaire data consisted of 315,586 respondents, and the electronic health record (EHR) data included 29,797 patients with merged questionnaire data. …”
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Fairness-Oriented Charging Station Location Optimization Driven by Deep Reinforcement Learning by Siyue Yuan, Jiaying Fu, Xiaoyin Ma

“…The DRL approach outperforms traditional methods in terms of coverage rate, fairness, and optimization efficiency, and can balance benefits and fairness by adjusting the parameter <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\lambda $ </tex-math></inline-formula> This study provides theoretical and practical guidance for the planning of EV charging infrastructure in Beijing.…”
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Revealing the Accretion Flow in M87*: Insights from Faraday Rotation by Constanza Echiburú-Trujillo, Jason Dexter

“…Comparing the counter-jet and forward-jet linear polarization states should enable detection of M87’s accretion flow and provide lower limits on electron density, magnetic field strength, and mass accretion rate.…”
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Optimizing performance and economic viability of combined energy systems: A novel energy hub framework by Dan Wang, Chenlin Ying

“…The modified Spider Monkey Optimization (SMO) algorithm outperforms PSO and GA, achieving a 3.2 % and 5.6 % higher objective function value, respectively, with a 25 % faster convergence rate.…”
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Disparities in delivery of ophthalmic care; An exploration of public Medicare data. by Cecilia S Lee, Grace L Su, Douglas M Baughman, Yue Wu, Aaron Y Lee

“…Patients who live in rural areas travel farther on average to see ophthalmologists, resulting in a lower observed than expected rate of cataract surgery. Our results have implications in future allocation of resources and ophthalmologists.…”
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Malaria incidence in children in South-West Burkina Faso: comparison of active and passive case detection methods. by Alfred B Tiono, David T Kangoye, Andrea M Rehman, Désiré G Kargougou, Youssouf Kaboré, Amidou Diarra, Esperance Ouedraogo, Issa Nébié, Alphonse Ouédraogo, Brenda Okech, Paul Milligan, Sodiomon B Sirima

“…<h4>Results</h4>Incidence of malaria (Fever with parasitaemia ≥5,000/µL) was 1.18 episodes/child/year in the active cohort and 0.89 in the passive cohort (rate ratio 1.32, 95% CI 1.13-1.54). Malaria cases in the passive cohort were more likely to have high grade fever; but parasite densities were similar in the two groups. …”
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Effect of Temperature on the Thermal Conductivity of Rocks and Its Implication for In Situ Correction by Chi Chen, Chuanqing Zhu, Baoshou Zhang, Boning Tang, Kunyu Li, Wenzheng Li, Xiaodong Fu

“…There exists a close relationship between the λ at 25°C and its rate of decrease (α). The absolute value of α increases with the λ at 25°C rising. …”
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Association between skin manifestations and glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus type II by Umičević-Šipka Sanja, Balaban Jagoda, Bijelić Radojka

“…Other skin manifestations were found at a lower rate. A significant association was found between unsatisfactory glycemic control and skin infections (p = 0.009). …”
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Investigating different dimensions of sleep quality in medical university students by farahnaz kalantar mehrjardi, zahra sepehrmanesh, seyyed alireza moraveji

“…The rate of sleep disorders is rising among individuals in society, especially among the youth. …”
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Temporal Description of Annual Temperature and Rainfall in the Bawku Area of Ghana by Yaw Asamoah, Kow Ansah-Mensah

“…Generally, it can be stated that both temperature and rainfall vary in the study area with various degrees of disparities, but temperature assumes an upward trend at a faster rate. We therefore recommend that stakeholders resort to the construction of dams and boreholes to ensure regular availability of water for both domestic and agricultural uses.…”
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Climate-driven land cover change and altitudinal shifts in the Aksu region of the Tianshan mountains from 1985 to 2020 by Zhimin Feng, Haiqiang Xin, Yong Wang, Hairong Liu

“…To assess the response of the Tianshan Mountains to climate change, this study analyzes the spatiotemporal dynamics and altitudinal differentiation of land cover using land use transition matrices and annual change rate analysis to assess vegetation shifts under climate variability in the Aksu section of the Tianshan Mountains based on 30-m resolution land cover datasets from 1985, 2005, and 2020 integrated with climate data trends. …”
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An appraisal of blood pressure control and its determinants among patients with primary hypertension seen in a primary care setting in Western Nigeria by Oluwaseun S. Ojo, Sunday O. Malomo, Peter T. Sogunle, Adegbola M. Ige

“…The independent predictors of blood pressure control were female gender (p= 0.001, OR = 2.494, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.477–4.214), regular use of medication (p = 0.001, OR = 2.900, 95% CI = 1.508–5.577), regular clinic attendance (p  0.001, OR = 3.512, 95% CI = 1.772–6.960), and absence of diabetes mellitus (p 0.001, OR = 7.357, 95% CI = 3.190–16.966). Conclusions: The rate of blood pressure control among the hypertensive respondents was low. …”
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