Developing blood-brain barrier arterial spin labelling as a non-invasive early biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease (DEBBIE-AD): a prospective observational multicohort study protocol... by Catherine Morgan, Frederik Barkhof, David L Thomas, Saima Hilal, Moritz Brandt, Betty M Tijms, Majon Muller, Tormod Fladby, Jennifer Linn, Per Selnes, Atle Bjørnerud, Elsmarieke M van de Giessen, Beatriz Padrela, Amnah Mahroo, Mervin Tee, Markus H Sneve, Paulien Moyaert, Oliver Geier, Joost P A Kuijer, Soetkin Beun, Wibeke Nordhøy, Yufei David Zhu, Mareike A Buck, Daniel C Hoinkiss, Simon Konstandin, Jörn Huber, Julia Wiersinga, Roos Rikken, Diederick de Leeuw, Håkon Grydeland, Lynette Tippett, Erin E Cawston, Esin Ozturk-Isik, Anders Fjell, Kristine Walhovd, Lene Pålhaugen, Patricia Clement, Eric Achten, Udunna Anazodo, Klaus Eickel, Jan Petr, Matthias Günther, Henk J M M Mutsaerts

“…Existing BBB integrity imaging methods involve contrast agents or ionising radiation, and pose limitations in terms of cost and logistics. Arterial spin labelling (ASL) perfusion MRI has been recently adapted to map the BBB permeability non-invasively. …”
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Long-acting pre-exposure prophylaxis preferences among pregnant and postpartum women in Kenya: results from a discrete choice experimentAJOG Global Reports at a Glance by Tessa Concepcion, PhD, John Kinuthia, MMed, Felix A. Otieno, BS, Eunita Akim, BSN, Brian P. Flaherty, PhD, Laurén Gómez, MPH, Grace John-Stewart, PhD, Emmaculate M. Nzove, MBA, Nancy Ngumbau, MPH, Jerusha N. Mogaka, PhD, Ben Odhiambo, MPH, Anjuli D. Wagner, PhD, Salphine Watoyi, MPH, Jillian Pintye, PhD

“…Attributes included effectiveness, form and dosing, safety data, side effects, collection place, cost, and multipurpose prevention (postpartum only). …”
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Building a community lightsource meta-infrastructure to accelerate battery innovation in Europe by Sandrine Lyonnard, Caterina Biscari, Benedetto Bozzini, Montse Casas-Cabanas, Barbara Machado Calisto, Matilda Fransson, Rita Graceffa, Franz Hennies, Bernd Hinrichsen, Martin Karlsson, Elmar Kataev, Maya Kiskinova, Cyril Marino, Marta Mirolo, Doriana Orbanic, Marine Reynaud, Paul Shearing, Laura Simonelli, Lorenzo Stievano, Michael E Stuckelberger, Jakub Drnec

“…Breakthroughs in battery research are imperative to provide society with batteries that are safe and sustainable, have a high energy density, and have a long cycle life at low cost. Recent advances in research methodologies, the emergence of new market opportunities, and strategic funding schemes have allowed not only large, but also small companies, universities, and public research organizations to play an increasingly significant role in the advancement of battery technology. …”
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Degradation of Glyphosate in Water by Electro-Oxidation on Magneli Phase: Application to a Nanofiltration Concentrate by Wiyao Maturin Awesso, Ibrahim Tchakala, Sophie Tingry, Geoffroy Lesage, Julie Mendret, Akpénè Amenuvevega Dougna, Eddy Petit, Valérie Bonniol, Mande Seyf-Laye Alfa-Sika, Marc Cretin

“…Despite a slight yield gap, <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mrow><mi>Ti</mi></mrow><mn>4</mn></msub><msub><mi mathvariant="normal">O</mi><mn>7</mn></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> demonstrates notable efficiency under demanding conditions, suggesting its potential as a cost-effective alternative to BDD for glyphosate electro-oxidation.…”
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Handwritten Words Image Character Extraction Adaptive Algorithm Based on the Multi-branch Structure by GUO Xiaojing, ZHAO Xiaoyuan, ZOU Songlin

“…Third, Chinese words demonstrate varying levels of complexity.MethodsThe identification precision index is defined as the mean average precision of Top1 and Top5, and the identification efficiency index is expressed as memory access cost (MAC) to evaluate the proposed model. However, calculating MAC during the model training process presents challenges. …”
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Low back pain – a review by Kacper Rusiński, Filip Klimas, Dorota Zatłoka-Mazur, Michał Sienkiewicz, Bartosz Pawłowski, Adriana Potoczek, Zuzanna Zięba, Iwona Pudełko, Zuzanna Gajda

“…Furthermore, it represents a significant economic challenge for healthcare systems due to its substantial associated costs. The etiology of LBP is complex but, in most cases, is not caused by serious underlying diseases. …”
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Extended length of stay in open versus minimally invasive surgery with robotic-assisted sub-analysis for spinal nerve sheath tumor resection: a nationwide analysis by Taha Khalilullah, Abdul Karim Ghaith, Xinlan Yang, Shaan Bhandarkar, Linda Tang, Yuanxuan Xia, Richard Crawford, Tej Azad, Jawad Khalifeh, A. Karim Ahmed, Nicholas Theodore, Daniel Lubelski

“…Prolonged hospitalization can increase healthcare costs, patient morbidity, and resource utilization. …”
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A Narrative Review of the Odyssey of Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis: Can 99mTc-SESTAMIBI Molecular Imaging Replace Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy? by Ioannis Iakovou, Nikitas Papadopoulos, Paraskevi Exadaktylou, Christos Melidis, Georgia Koutsouki, Ilias Katsadouros, Savvas Frangos, Ioannis Koutelidakis, Kalliopi Kotsa, Evanthia Giannoula

“…<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Many diagnostic methods exist for identifying thyroid malignancy, but most of them resemble an odyssey, as the journey from palpating a nodule to receiving a definitive diagnose is often long and costly. …”
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Advanced Residual Optimal Mapping Approach for Precise Detection of Stator Faults in Induction Motors by Abderrahim Allal, Zakaria Lammouchi, Abderrahmane Khechekhouche, Naoui Mohamed, Khalid Alqunun, Amer Alghadhban, Ismail Marouani, Tawfik Guesmi

“…This enhanced sensitivity and precision in fault detection and severity assessment aim to significantly reduce unplanned downtime and associated costs.…”
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The risks, benefits, and resource implications of different diets in gastrostomy-fed children: The YourTube mixed method study by Lorna Fraser, Andre Bedendo, Mark O’Neill, Johanna Taylor, Julia Hackett, Karen Horridge, Janet Cade, Gerry Richardson, Thai Han Phung, Bryony Beresford, Alison McCarter, Catherine Hewitt

“…Safety outcomes were similar between groups. Costs to the statutory sector were higher among formula-fed children, but costs to families were higher for the home-blended diet group. …”
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Immunological and physiological changes of exercise-released lactate on tumors: an important and new research window by Amir Hossein Ahmadi Hekmatikar, Arsham Entesari, Hossein Shirvani

“…Lactate and immune checkpoint: lactate leads to immune system suppression (How)One of the most crucial treatment strategies currently pursued by oncology researchers is immune checkpoint blockade (Sharma et al., 2023). …”
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Better public housing management in Ghana by Samson Aziabah

“…However, in the late 1970s and 1980s, when national housing policy shifted towards the enablement approach, most (more than 90%) of public housing was sold to sitting tenants and institutions, and the TDC and SHC were reconstituted into private companies owned by the government. …”
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Implementing Multimodal Hardware Security with 2D α‐In2Se3 Ferroelectric Transistor by Xinwei Zhang, Jiachao Zhou, Yishu Zhang, Jian Chai, Yongqing Bai, Hailiang Wang, Qian He, Xi Wang, Lin Wang, Yuda Zhao, Yang Xu, Bin Yu

“…Abstract Security is a critical challenge in the integrated circuit (IC) industry, yet device‐level hardware security remains largely underexplored. Most existing solutions necessitate modifications to current technology nodes and typically address only a single security threat, leaving them vulnerable to diverse attacks while incurring substantial costs in area, energy, and resources. …”
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Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Skin Cancers: A Review by Anastasia Hodorogea, Andreea Calinescu, Mihaela Antohe, Mihaela Balaban, Roxana Ioana Nedelcu, Gabriela Turcu, Daniela Adriana Ion, Ioana Anca Badarau, Catalin Mihai Popescu, Raluca Popescu, Cristiana Popp, Mirela Cioplea, Luciana Nichita, Ionela Hulea, Alice Brinzea

“…The purpose of this review is to determine particularities of the EMT process in the most common malignant cutaneous tumors (squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma) which still have an increasingly high incidence. …”
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Beyond physical accessibility, bypassing health facilities offering caesarean section: insights from women in Dakar’s slums by Winfred Dotse-Gborgbortsi, Cheikh Faye, Arsene Brunelle Sandie, Fadima Yaya Bocoum, El Hadji Malick Sylla, Ndeye Awa Fall, Barrel Sow Gueye, Diarra Bousso Senghor, Birane Cissé, Ibrahima Ousmane Sy

“…Only a small proportion (1.4%) cited more affordable treatment costs as a reason for bypassing.Conclusion Despite the good geographical accessibility of health facilities offering caesarean sections in Dakar, many women bypass nearby facilities due to medical referrals and the search for higher quality care, resulting in increased travel time and costs. …”
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Stakeholders’ perspectives on a digital myopia screening program in children: a qualitative analysis by Casper van der Zee, Janneau L. J. Claessens, Petra T. Rausch-Koster, Saskia M. Imhof, Ruth M. A. van Nispen, Ruth M. A. van Nispen, Robert P. L. Wisse, Robert P. L. Wisse, Hilde P. A. van der Aa, Hilde P. A. van der Aa

“…The eye care professionals and policymakers were receptive to screening but also cautious, highlighting costs and scientific reliability. For better implementation, the policymakers underlined the relevance of the screening criteria, while the eye care professionals recommended targeting a specific population at risk that benefits most rather than screening the whole population.…”
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Repellents against Aedes aegypti bites: synthetic and natural origins by Melissa Noguera-Gahona, Cindy Peña-Moreno, Natalia Quiñones-Sobarzo, Natalia Quiñones-Sobarzo, Caroline Weinstein-Oppenheimer, Caroline Weinstein-Oppenheimer, María Guerra-Zúñiga, Ximena Collao-Ferrada, Ximena Collao-Ferrada

“…Among synthetic repellents, DEET is the most widely used, supported by investigations demonstrating its efficacy and safety, although concerns about its toxicity exist in exceptional cases. …”
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Funding the future: safeguarding pediatric health equity through CMS and CHIP by Carlie N. Myers, Meera Rao, Rishiraj Bandi, Sebastian Densley, Daniella Diaz, Michelle Knecht, Lea Sacca

“…Strengthening CMS-supported programs is essential not only for improving child health outcomes but also for reducing long-term healthcare costs and advancing pediatric health equity.…”
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Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Multi-Drug Resistant Uropathogens in a Tertiary Hospital in Nepal: A One-Year Audit by Manish Man Pradhan, Sangita Sharma, Sujeet Poudyal, Diwas Gnyawali, Suman Adhikari, Suman Chapagain, Bhojraj Luitel, Hari Prasad Kattel, Pawan Raj Chalise

“…Multidrug resistance was seen in 3,448 (75.66%). The most frequently isolated organisms were Escherichia coli 1724 (50%), Klebsiella 154 (17.7%). …”
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Carbon Neutrality of Ukraine as a Determinant of Green Development by Liliia Khomenko, Olena Chygryn, Cetin Bektas, Andriy Iskakov

“…The share of expenditures on the protection of biodiversity and habitat increased to 3.2%, and costs on atmospheric air protection and climate change problems to 19.3%. …”
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