CONSUMPTION DETAILS OF SYSTEMICALLY ACTING ANTIVIRAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL PREPARATIONS IN PERIOD OF NOVEL CORONAVIRUS INFECTION SPREAD IN RETAIL SECTOR OF SAMARA REGION PHARMACEUTICAL... by I. K. Petrukhina, P. A. Lebedev, I. I. Sirotko, T. K. Ryazanova, E. P. Gladunova, A. A. Garanin

“…In absolute terms, the volume of antiviral preparations consumption in 2020 increased by 2.4 times, which was accompanied by an increase in the cost of one package by 55.8%.Conclusion. In the period of spreading a novel coronavirus infection, a significant increase in the consumption of antimicrobial and antiviral preparations (up to 20 times for certain pharmacotherapeutic groups and names) was notified, which may negatively affect the growth of the antibiotic resistance in the population.…”
Get full text

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of ICU head nurses regarding infection control and antimicrobial resistance in Iran: a cross-sectional study by Parisa Karimian, Mojtaba Akbari, Mohammad Shirzadi, Simin Safiri, Maliheh Alnaseri, Narjes Karimi, Mohammad Sadegh Aboutalebi, Majid Dezfouli, Hamid Solgi

“…Abstract Background In the intensive care unit (ICU), infections due to multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria lead to poor clinical outcomes, prolonged ICU and hospital stays, high mortality and morbidity rates, and higher patient care cost. This study investigated knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of ICU head nurses in Iran towards infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). …”
Get full text

Applicability of Moringa oleifera Lam. pie as an adsorbent for removal of heavy metals from waters Aplicabilidade da torta de Moringa oleifera Lam. como adsorvente para remoção de... by Affonso C. Gonçalves Junior, Ana P. Meneghel, Fernanda Rubio, Leonardo Strey, Douglas C. Dragunski, Gustavo F. Coelho

“…It was concluded that the adsorbent was effective in the remediation of solutions containing cadmium, lead and chromium, thus, its use as sustainable alternative material is feasible, since it has low cost, does not need a previous treatment and it is a byproduct.…”
Get full text

Risk of atrial fibrillation and association with other diseases: protocol of the derivation and international external validation of a prediction model using nationwide population-... by Chris P Gale, Jianhua Wu, Ramesh Nadarajah, Ronen Arbel, J Campbell Cowan, Moti Haim, Doron Zahger, Talish Razi Benita, Lior Rokach

“…For AF screening to be clinically and cost-effective, the efficiency of identification of newly diagnosed AF needs to be improved and the intervention offered may have to extend beyond oral anticoagulation for stroke prophylaxis. …”
Get full text

Evaluating alternatives to flow cytometry for sex-sorting rhinoceros sperm by Louisa A. Rispoli, Elizabeth Donelan, Parker M. Pennington, Priscilla H. Joyner, Terri L. Roth

“…Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) technology has shown promise but is limited by high cost, long sorting times, and poor compatibility with frozen sperm. …”
Get full text

Technologies for the point-of-care diagnosis of malaria: a scoping review by Florinda Coro, Carmelo De Maria, Valentina D. Mangano, Arti Ahluwalia

“…Recent developments in low-cost, high-magnification lenses and innovative manufacturing techniques have enabled the production of microscopy devices in LRS. …”
Get full text

UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS analysis of pomegranate peel polyphenols and preliminary study on the biosynthesis of ellagic acid and flavonoids by Xiaoxian Lu, Zi Ye, Lijie Jiang, Lele Wen, Juzhao Liu, Qi Cui

“…However, exploring secondary applications for pomegranate peel not only contributes to cost reduction for enterprises but also promotes environmental sustainability and facilitates sustainable development. …”
Get full text

Percutaneous endoscopy in the management of intra-abdominal complex disorders by Li Wang, Jiamin Qin, Kaixiao Kun, Xiaoxia Li, Xinhui He, Zhen Tang, Honglin Chen, Yong Yan, Yaodan Cao, Liming Wen

“…No cases of postoperative bleeding, perforation, or organ injury were observed. The median medical cost during the entire hospitalization was 1528 USD (ranging from 1236 to 1806 USD). …”
Get full text

“Injectable ARVs will give me peace” women’s acceptability of injectable antiretroviral therapy in prevention of HIV vertical transmission in Uganda by Deborah Ekusai -Sebatta, Eva Laker Agnes Odongpiny, Agnes N. Kiragga, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Rachel King

“…The data realized three broad themes (1) Perceived benefits from the use of the LA-ART like emotional relief from daily drugs, effective viral load suppression, reduction on stigma and discrimination, reduction of LTFU, (2) potential threats to rollout due to fear of side-effects from monthly injections, drug stock outs, the cost of LA-ART, myths about LA-ART that it cures HIV and (3) Approaches to increase access to LA-ART like prior investigations, providing bridging treatments and use peer-peer approaches. …”
Get full text

Evaluation of novel candidate variations and their interactions related to bipolar disorders: Analysis of GWAS data by Acikel C, Aydin Son Y, Celik C, Gul H

“…The reduced number of associated SNPs discovered by MDR, without loss in the classification performance, would facilitate validation studies and decision support models, and would reduce the cost to develop predictive and diagnostic tests. …”
Get full text

Effect of Fe content on tensile properties of TA15 alloy with equiaxed microstructure produced by laser directed energy deposition by Qingge Wang, Feng Xu, Xinyan Liu, Yaojia Ren, Min Song, Shifeng Liu, Ian Baker, Kun Zhou, Hong Wu

“…This study explored the effect of Fe solute with low cost on the microstructure and tensile properties of LDEDed Ti-6.5Al-2Zr-Mo-V (TA15) alloys. …”
Get full text

GeoAI-Driven mapping of urban rooftop Photovoltaics: A sustainable energy framework for Karachi, Pakistan by Muhammad Kamran Lodhi, Yumin Tan, Agus Suprijanto, Shahid Naeem, Yang Li

“…Additionally, we evaluated the economic feasibility of RPV deployment using levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) analysis. By advancing image processing and big spatiotemporal data analytics with GeoAI, this study provides a scalable framework for inventorying urban renewable energy resources, offering actionable insights for governance and sustainable land use planning.…”
Get full text

Speckle-tracking echocardiography in the early diagnosis of heart failure after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction by V. E. Oleinikov, A. V. Golubeva, V. A. Galimskaya, Yu. A. Barmenkova, E. A. Shigotarova, А. V. Babina

“…GLS, GCS and Twist have high sensitivity and specificity and can be used in wide clinical practice as simple and cost-effective indicators of HF risk.…”
Get full text

Using Rainfall‐Induced Groundwater Temperature Response to Estimate Lateral Flow Velocity by Kewei Chen, Zhilin Guo, Maosheng Yin, Xiuyu Liang, Zhenbo Chang, Shuai Yang, Xiaoou Wei, Xuchen Zhai, Chunmiao Zheng

“…Overall, this work underscores the potential of using heat as a tracer for assessing lateral groundwater flow following rainfall, offering a practical, low‐cost solution applicable in a wide range of settings.…”
Get full text

Journey of infertile couples: scoping the barriers for infertility care among infertile women in Morocco by Meriem Ouadrhiri, Chaymae Rochdi, Rachida Archou, Mounia Amazian, Mustapha Boucetta, Nawal Mouhoute, Nisrine Mamouni, Kamelia Amazian

“…Results Women who experienced infertility in Morrocco have demonstrated several barriers including: cost and lack of financial means (90%) and distance from fertility care (80%). …”
Get full text

Individual behavior tracking of heifers by using object detection algorithm YOLOv4 by Sarah Jahn, Gabriel Schmidt, Lisa Bachmann, Robert Kammerer, Helen Louton, Anne K. Schütz, Timo Homeier-Bachmann

“…Since manual evaluation is time-consuming and cost-intensive, video surveillance offers an opportunity to obtain an unbiased insight. …”
Get full text

Non-Invasive Painting Pigment Classification Through Supervised Machine Learning by Michal Piotr Markowski, Solongo Gansukh, Mateusz Madry, Robert Borowiec, Jaroslaw Rogoz, Boguslaw Szczupak

“…This study demonstrates that accurate pigment classification can be achieved with a minimal set of three illumination types, offering a practical and cost-effective alternative to hyperspectral imaging in real-world conservation practice. …”
Get full text

The effect of a family-centered empowerment model on the hopefulness of parents with mentally retarded children by Saeideh Mazidi, Mohammad Ali Jahani, Seyed Amir Soltani, Golbahar Akhoundzadeh

“…Conclusion: Considering the effectiveness of the family-centered empowerment model in enhancing parents' hopefulness, as well as the crucial role that parents play in caring for mentally retarded children, this low-cost and effective intervention should be incorporated into programs aimed at supporting and empowering these parents. …”
Get full text

Advancing Road Safety: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Object Detection Models for Commercial Driver Monitoring Systems by Huma Zia, Imtiaz ul Hassan, Muhammad Khurram, Nicholas Harris, Fatima Shah, Nimra Imran

“…Advanced driver monitoring systems (ADMSs) utilizing computer vision have emerged to mitigate this issue, but existing systems are often costly and inaccessible, particularly for bus companies. …”
Get full text

Clinical Proficiency of Low Hemoglobin Density and Microcyte Anemia Factor Parameters for the Diagnosis of Functional Iron Deficiency from Absolute Iron Deficiency in Chronic Infla... by Fatemeh Karamshahi, Ali Noori-Zadeh, Ali Seidkhani-Nahal, Abdollah Davodian, Gholam Basati, Iraj Alipourfard

“…However, distinguishing between functional and absolute iron deficiency severity can aid early treatment, necessitating the exploration of cost-effective laboratory tests for early iron deficiency treatment. …”
Get full text