Comparison of single bacteria and a bacterial reference community in a test against coated surfaces of varying copper content by Yen Ly-Sauerbrey, Ronja Anton, Laura Kopruch, Carolin Luisa Krämer, Carolin Luisa Krämer, Alessa L. Boschert, Alessa L. Boschert, Claudio Neidhöfer, Oliver Schwengers, Daniela Zander, Daniela Zander, Stefan Leuko

“…Additionally, the application of pure copper surfaces is high in cost and maintenance.MethodsHence, in this study we not only tested the antibacterial effectivity of different copper concentrations against single species, but also against a reference bacterial community representing the most abundant bacterial genera in public transport. …”
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Assessment on patient outcomes of primary hip replacement: an interrupted time series analysis from ‘The National Joint Registry of England and Wales’ by George Peat, Cyrus Cooper, Daniel Prieto-Alhambra, Andrew Judge, Amar Rangan, Andrew J Carr, Karen L Barker, Nigel K Arden, José Leal, Andrew James Price, Ray Fitzpatrick, Cesar Garriga

“…There were also improvements in bed day costs (£7573 in April 2008 to £5239 in December 2016), positive change in self-reported OHS from baseline to 6 months post-surgery (17.7 points in April 2008 to 22.9 points in December 2016), complication rates (4.1% in April 2008 to 1.7% March 2016) and 5 year revision rates (5.9 per 1000 implant-years (95% CI 4.8 to 7.2) in April 2008 to 2.9 (95% CI 2.2 to 3.9) in December 2011). …”
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MIKROBE: a feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial of one-stage or two-stage surgery for prosthetic knee infection by Rohini Terry, Sarah Dean, Patrick Hourigan, Hugh Ben Waterson, Vikki Wylde, Natalie Carpenter, Bethany Whale, Roy J. Powell, Polly Tarrant, Antonieta Medina-Lara, Abtin Alvand, Andrew D. Toms

“…The aim of this study was to establish the feasibility of conducting a future randomised controlled trial that will compare clinical and cost-effectiveness of one-stage versus two-stage revision knee surgery for prosthetic joint infection. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with low medication adherence among Type 2 Diabetic patients attending a diabetic clinic at the Tema general hospital, Ghana by Perpetual Enam Aflakpui, Delia Akosua Benewah Bandoh, Emma Edinam Kploanyi, Ernest Kenu, Adolphina Addoley Addo-Lartey

“… Introduction: Poor adherence to diabetes medication has been linked to poor glycemic control, increased cost, morbidity, and mortality rates. This study assessed factors influencing adherence to medication regimens among outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients at a diabetes clinic, Tema General Hospital, Ghana. …”
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Long‐term outcome of transurethral laser ablation for recurrent non‐muscle invasive bladder cancer: An EORTC risk‐matched study by Chase Peng Yun Ng, Alexander Light, Charis Eleftheriou, Oliver Hug, Ellie Richardson, Tarra Gill‐Taylor, Altaf Shamsuddin, Hamid Abboudi, Sachin Agrawal

“…Transurethral laser ablation (TULA) is an outpatient‐based alternative with lower morbidity, cost and carbon footprint, but its long‐term efficacy is not well‐established. …”
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The effectiveness of comprehensive geriatric assessment intervention for older people in outpatient setting: a systematic review / meta-analysis by Eka Dian Safitri, Respati Wulansari Ranakusuma, Natan Kevin Partogu Siagian, Jessica Marsigit, Siti Rizny Fitriana Saldi, Widyaningsih Widyaningsih, Rahmi Istanti, Muhammad Khifzhon Azwar, Risyad Abiyyu Siregar, Kuntjoro Harimurti, Siti Setiati

“…Low-quality evidence demonstrated that CGA did not significantly affect all-cause mortality, patient satisfaction, hospitalization, functional status of basic and instrumental activities of daily living, cognitive, and cost. Very low-quality evidence showed favorable quality of life in CGA group at 3 and 12 months, as reported by individual studies. …”
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Detection of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp) strains directly from spiked blood cultures using a commercial Loop-Mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay by Domingo Fernández Vecilla, Jorge Rodríguez Grande, Nuria Fraile Valcárcel, Zaira Moure García, Sergio García Fernández, María Siller Ruiz, María Pía Roiz Mesones, José Luis Díaz de Tuesta del Arco, Mikel Joseba Urrutikoetxea Gutiérrez, María Catalina Lomoro, María Carmen Fariñas, Alain Ocampo-Sosa

“…Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) assays provide a rapid and cost-effective method for detecting bacterial pathogens. …”
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Preparation and characterization of edible films from gelatin and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose/sodium carboxymethyl cellulose by Jingjing Du, Qian Zhu, Jiagang Guo, Jiayu Gu, Jianlong Guo, Yuhan Wu, Ling Ren, Song Yang, Jian Jiang

“…Although GEL is biocompatible and cost-effective, its limited mechanical strength presents significant challenges for practical applications. …”
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Integrating Nanopore MinION Sequencing into National Animal Health AMR Surveillance Programs: An Indonesian Pilot Study of Chicken Slaughterhouse Effluent and Rivers by Rallya Telussa, Puji Rahayu, Thufeil Yunindika, Curtis J. Kapsak, Kanti Puji Rahayu, Oli Susanti, Imron Suandy, Nuraini Triwijayanti, Aji B. Niasono, Syamsul Ma’arif, Hendra Wibawa, Lestari Lestari, Gunawan B. Utomo, Farida C. Zenal, Luuk Schoonman, Lee E. Voth-Gaeddert

“…This pilot study, conducted by FAO ECTAD Indonesia and DGLAHS, the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture, evaluated the costs and benefits of integrating the Nanopore MinION, Illumina MiSeq, and Sensititre system into a culture-based slaughterhouse–river surveillance system. …”
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Conventional Training Integrated with SteamVR Tracking 2.0: Body Stability and Coordination Training Evaluation on ICAROS Pro by Katharina Meiszl, Fabian Ratert, Tessa Schulten, Daniel Wiswede, Lara Kuhlmann de Canaviri, Tobias Potthast, Marc Silberbach, Laurin Hake, Yannik Warnecke, Witold Schiprowski, Mathias Merschhemke, Christoph M. Friedrich, Raphael Brüngel

“…This paper presents a system for body stability training and coordination evaluation, using cost-efficient tracking and monitoring solutions. …”
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Preparation of doped spinel LiMn2O4 cathode using α-MnO2 for high-performance Li-ion batteries by Jean Pierre Mwizerwa, Khuram Usman, Sefiu Abolaji Rasaki, Pamphile Ndagijimana

“…This is due to its low cost, resulting from the earth-abundant manganese (Mn). …”
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The Use of Autologous Bone Graft vs Allograft Viable Cell Matrix in Forefoot, Midfoot, and Hindfoot Fusion by John O'Keefe MD, Sarah Hall BA, Chase Gauthier MD, Christopher Toussaint MD, Edward Haupt MD, J. Benjamin Jackson MD, MBA, Tyler Gonzalez MD, MBA

“…Longer duration, randomized studies, and cost analysis may be warranted to effectively expand on these findings.…”
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An IoT-Based Hygiene Monitoring System in the Restroom by F. I. Azman, N. L. Saleh, F. Hashim, A. Sali, A. M. Ali, A. S. M. Noor

“…Traditional maintenance approaches, which rely on manual labour and fixed cleaning schedules, are often inefficient and costly, requiring janitors regardless of actual conditions. …”
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Preliminary study on the use of contrast ultrasound in the preoperative workup of patient-candidates for carotid endarterectomy by Marco Campolmi, MD, Sara Speziali, MD, Elena Giacomelli, MD, PhD, Lapo Dolfi, MD, Walter Dorigo, MD, Raffaele Pulli, MD

“…These findings suggest that CEUS examination is a safe, cost-effective, and efficient noninvasive tool for preoperative carotid plaque assessment, offering higher resolution and more detailed plaque characterization compared with DUS. …”
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Leaf Orientation Method as a Proxy for Sensing Nitrogen and Water Deficit in Tomato Plants by Yahia A. Othman, Daniel Leskovar

“…Precision field management and modeling crop growth requires precise, efficient, timely, nondestructive, and cost-effective measurements of structural component including leaf area index (LAI) and leaf orientation based on the foliage mean tilt angle (MTA), which is defined as the average leaf inclination angle of a canopy. …”
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Design Strategies and Emerging Applications of Perovskite‐Based Sensors by Yingchun Li, Yarong Ding, Jiachun Sun, Shaozhe Tan, Yufeng Li, Xiaodong Wang, Jun Cai, Jianbin Bai, Xinmeng Lv, Wenhui Guo, Yue Hao, Yannan Liu, Zhenhua Lin, Jingjing Chang

“…ABSTRACT Perovskite materials, with their outstanding optoelectronic properties, low cost, solution‐processability, and scalability, have emerged as promising candidates in the field of sensors. …”
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Treatment of Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea With Collateral Puncture Therapy: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Aolin Song, Bingnan Cui, Xuemin Wang, Jianing Bi, Xiaohong Wu, Liu Yang, Li Liu, Shengyuan Qu, Zhu Fan, Jiao Yang, Yuhe Yan

“…Previous studies have shown that collateral puncture therapy for ETR offers advantages such as rapid onset of effect, a simple procedure, and low cost. Nevertheless, more high-quality clinical research data are needed to confirm these findings. …”
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A Review on Innovative Biotechnological Approaches for the Upcycling of Citrus Fruit Waste to Obtain Value-Added Bioproducts§ by Mahalingam Divyasakthi, Yerasala Charu Lekha Sarayu, Dilip Kumar Shanmugam, Guruviah Karthigadevi, Ramasamy Subbaiya, Natchimuthu Karmegam, J. Jessica Kaaviya, Woo Jin Chung, Soon Woong Chang, Balasubramani Ravindran, Kuan Shiong Khoo

“…Citrus peels serve as a cost-effective reservoir of nutraceuticals and provide an affordable dietary option for the treatment of degenerative diseases. …”
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UAV-enabled evaluation of forestry plantations: A comprehensive assessment of laser scanning and photogrammetric approaches by Robin J.L. Hartley, Sadeepa Jayathunga, Joane S. Elleouet, Benjamin S.C. Steer, Michael S. Watt

“…The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), particularly with high-density point clouds obtained through UAV laser scanning (ULS) and UAV structure from motion (UAV-SfM) techniques, offer cost-effective alternatives for forest inventory. …”
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Diagnosing facial synkinesis using artificial intelligence to advance facial palsy care by Leonard Knoedler, Christian Festbaum, Jillian Dean, Helena Baecher, Grégoire de Lambertye, Maximilian Maul, Thomas Schaschinger, Tobias Niederegger, Alexandra Scheiflinger, Michael Alfertshofer, Khalil Sherwani, Claudius Steffen, Max Heiland, Steffen Koerdt, Samuel Knoedler, Andreas Kehrer

“…This study aimed to develop a cost-effective, rapid, and accurate artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithm to screen FP patients for facial synkinesis. …”
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