Incidence, bacteriological profile and predictors of surgical site infections following limb amputation at Bugando medical centre and Sekou toure referral regional hospital, Mwanza... by Haitham Hamudu, Helmut Nyawale, Vitus Silago, Mariam M. Mirambo, Phillipo L. Chalya, Stephen E. Mshana

“…Abstract Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) after limb amputations have been associated with increased patient morbidity, mortality and costs. This study aimed to determine the incidence, bacteriological profile and predictors of SSIs following limb amputation at Bugando Medical Centre (BMC) and Sekou Toure Regional Referral Hospital (SRRH). …”
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Forecasting the development of poultry farming based on time series by Anatolii Kulyk, Katerina Fokina-Mezentseva, Alla Saiun, Daryna Saiun

“…In addition, the ability to pre-estimate future changes allows enterprises to adapt to market fluctuations, reduce losses, minimise excess costs and make informed management decisions.…”
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Análisis técnico económico preliminar para generar electricidad con energía renovable // Preliminary technical economic analysis to generate electricity with renewable energy by M. Menéndez González

“…<br />An economic valuation is made to select the eolic better combination and this is compared with other forms of electricity<br />generation (Diesel Plants and an independent Eolic System), being the hybrid system the most economic.</p><p><br />Key words: Renewable energy, hybrid systems, autonomous systems, renewable resources, energy costs,<br />environmental contamination.…”
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Continuing medical education in Serbia with particular reference to the Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade by Bjegović-Mikanović Vesna, Lalić Nebojša, Wenzel Helmut, Nikolić-Mandić Ružica, Laaser Ulrich

“…The 2 factors, D1 (performance) and D2 (attractiveness), identified in the PCA for Medical Faculties in Serbia, explain 71.8% of the variance. Most relevant are the duration of the courses, credit points, and hours per credit point gained by lecturers and participants respectively. …”
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LITERATURE REVIEW: THE IMPACT OF WORK STRESS, WORKLOAD, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT ON EMPLOYEE’S TURNOVER INTENTION IN INDONESIA by Oktario Dinansa Khoir, Endang Dwiyanti, Ayik Mirayanti Mandagi, Afan Alfayad

“…Background: Employee turnover intention is a significant challenge for organizations, impacting productivity and operational costs. Understanding its contributing factors is crucial for effective human resource management. …”
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Impact of Lysine to Methionine Ratios on Antioxidant Capacity and Immune Function in the Rumen of Tibetan Sheep: An RNA‐Seq Analysis by Fengshuo Zhang, Quyangangmao Su, Zhanhong Gao, Zhenling Wu, Qiurong Ji, Tingli He, Kaina Zhu, Xuan Chen, Yu Zhang, Shengzhen Hou, Linsheng Gui

“…This study demonstrates that a 1:1 lysine to methionine ratio is most beneficial for enhancing the antioxidant capacity and immune function of the rumen in Tibetan sheep.…”
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Independent risk factors and outcomes for ventilator-associated pneumonia due to multidrug-resistant organisms after cardiac valvular surgery by XiaoLiang Chen, LaiYha Yan, ShunYing Zhao, XiaoYan Hu, GuoFeng Shao, Ni Li, LinWen Zhu

“…BackgroundAlthough numerous studies have documented the risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) after cardiac surgery, most of these studies included heterogeneous patient populations. …”
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Perspectives of adult advanced pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients about kidney replacement therapy in three referral hospitals in Rwanda by Gloria Shumbusho, Darlene L. Nyenyeri, Jules Kabahizi, Darius Uwiragiye, Oswald Habyarimana, Gad Binayisa, Alice Nyirangirimana, Emile Twagirumukiza, Kara L. Neil, Negussie Deyessa, Alan Leichtman, Janvier Murayire, Erhard Dufatanye, Gerard Nkundimana, Emile Sebera, Ahmed M. Elbasha

“…Two-thirds of the participants had end-stage kidney disease (kidney failure) with a mean eGFR of 14.64 ml/min/1.73m2. Most participants (72.1%) were primarily informed by doctors about KRT and 81.5% were willing to undergo KRT. …”
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Perbandingan Metode Simple Additive Weighting dan Analytic Hierarchy Process Untuk Pemilihan Supplier pada Restoran by Yulaikha Maratullatifah, Catur Edi Widodo, Kusworo Adi

“…The SAW and AHP methods are the most dominating methods among other methods for supplier selection systems. …”
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Experience in Implementing Colonization Screening in a Multidisciplinary County Clinical Hospital in Romania by Victoria Birlutiu, Rares-Mircea Birlutiu, Razvan Ene, Dana Rusu

“…Colonization by pathogenic microorganisms significantly increases the risk of symptomatic infections, prolongs hospital stays and increases healthcare costs. In Romania, the widespread misuse of antibiotics in the community further complicates the management of bacterial resistance, emphasizing the need for proactive measures. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Multimodal Exercise Telerehabilitation Based on AI for Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial by Chongwu Xiao, Yijin Zhao, Gege Li, Zhuodong Zhang, Siyu Liu, Weichao Fan, Jinjing Hu, Qiuru Yao, Chengduan Yang, Jihua Zou, Qing Zeng, Guozhi Huang

“…This study provides guidance for developing effective real-time home-based exercise therapies for people with CNSLBP, which may help reduce economic and human resource costs associated with treatment.…”
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Genetic regulation of sperm DNA methylation in cattle through meQTL mapping by Corentin Fouéré, Valentin Costes, Chris Hozé, Amrita Raja Ravi Shankar, Florian Besnard, Gabriel Costa Monteiro Moreira, Valentin Sorin, Chrystelle Le Danvic, Aurélie Chaulot-Talmon, Francesca Ali, Marie Christine Deloche, Aurélie Bonnet, Eliaou Sellem, Hélène Jammes, Sébastien Fritz, Mekki Boussaha, Didier Boichard, Hélène Kiefer, Marie-Pierre Sanchez

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Surgical ICU Admission Criteria: A Scoping Review by Kenneth L. Abbott, MD, Philip Hong, MD, Matthew M. Ruppert, MS, Purvi P. Patel, MD, MHPE, FACS, Philip A. Efron, MD, FACS, FCCM, Natasha Keric, MD, MBA, FACS, Lewis J. Kaplan, MD, FACS, FCCP, FSIS, MCCM, Niels D. Martin, MD, FACS, FCCM, Tyler J. Loftus, MD, PhD, FACS

“…Abstracted data addressed SICU structure, function, findings, and potential future directions. DATA SYNTHESIS:. Most included studies (n = 23, 52%) focused on identifying risk factors for SICU admission or risk factors for the need for SICU admission, including demographics, comorbidities, and procedural specifics. …”
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Machine Learning Approach to Identifying Wrong-Site Surgeries Using Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Dataset: Development and Validation Study by Yuan-Hsin Chen, Ching-Hsuan Lin, Chiao-Hsin Fan, An Jim Long, Jeremiah Scholl, Yen-Pin Kao, Usman Iqbal, Yu-Chuan Jack Li

“… BackgroundWrong-site surgery (WSS) is a critical but preventable medical error, often resulting in severe patient harm and substantial financial costs. While protocols exist to reduce wrong-site surgery, underreporting and inconsistent documentation continue to contribute to its persistence. …”
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Cross-sectional survey on cancer patients’ concerns and consultation needs with pharmacists at the time of initial diagnosis by Tomofumi Watanabe, Atsunobu Sagara, Tomoya Abe, Masato Komuro, Koharu Yubune, Satoshi Yoshikawa, Hiroyuki Terakado

“…Results A total of 89.2% of participants reported at least one concern at diagnosis. The most frequently reported concerns were treatment-related, including side effects (49.2%), treatment costs (48.0%), psychological distress (41.6%), and mechanisms of anticancer drugs (38.8%). …”
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Real-time temperature prediction of large-scale lithium battery module driven by data based on few measurement points by Jiajie HAN, Qingyang YUAN, Yu LI, Bo ZHANG, Ke XUE, Tian LAN

“…However, obtaining comprehensive real-time temperature data for large-scale battery systems is challenging due to the high costs, complexity, and impracticality of deploying extensive sensor networks. …”
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Am I attached? A patient-partnered approach to creating infographics about attachment to primary care in Ontario, Canada by Maggie MacNeil, Aya Tagami, Peter Sheffield, Vivian R. Ramsden, Joan Barker, Jennifer Boyle, Clare Cruickshank, Eliot Frymire, Richard H. Glazier, Anita Gombos Hill, Michael E. Green, Mary Huang, Marijke Jurriaans, Caron Leid, Melissa McCallum, Sarah Precious, Jo-Ann Stans, Julie Vizza, Murray Walz, Sue Wilkins, Rebecca Ganann

“…Project partners felt the most important metrics to convey to the public were those that simultaneously reinforced the benefits of primary care on individual health outcomes and health system costs. …”
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A phase II randomized trial of individualized neoantigen peptide vaccine combined with unusual radiotherapy (iNATURE) in advanced solid tumors-GCOG0028 by Yan Zhang, Yan Zhang, Yan Zhang, Ye-Fan Hu, Ye-Fan Hu, Lingyu Ma, Lingyu Ma, Yifei Wu, Yifei Wu, Dandan Chao, Dandan Chao, Xian Chen, Xian Chen, Zhiyuan Xu, Zhiyuan Xu, Xiaoping Su, Xiaoping Su, Wei Dai, Wei Dai, Wei Dai, Jiandong Huang, Jiandong Huang, Jiandong Huang, Jiandong Huang, Pingfu Fu, Feng-Ming (Spring) Kong, Feng-Ming (Spring) Kong, Feng-Ming (Spring) Kong, Feng-Ming (Spring) Kong

“…This approach may reduce preparation time and cost, facilitating broader implementation of neoantigen-based immunotherapies. …”
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Insights from the trial innovation network’s initial consultation process by Paul A. Harris, Nan Kennedy, Consuelo H. Wilkins, Karen Lane, Gordon R. Bernard, Jonathan D. Casey, Daniel E. Ford, Salina P. Waddy, Ken L. Wiley, Terri L. Edwards, Nichol McBee, Dixie D. Thompson, Mary Stroud, Emily S. Serdoz, Sarah J. Nelson, Michelle Jones, Lindsay M. Eyzaguirre, Leslie R. Boone, Jessica Baird, Colleen E. Lawrence, Elizabeth Holthouse, Sarah K. Cook, Maeve Tischbein, Natalya Amrine, Tiffany Chen, Jodie Cohen, LaShondra Deyampert, Natalie A. Dilts, Delicia Burts, Amna Baig, Joseph G. Christodoulou, Mariela Rodriguez, Edgar R. Miller, James F. Casella, W. Andrew Mould, J. Michael Dean, Daniel K. Benjamin, Harry P. Selker, Marisha E. Palm, Lori Poole, Jeri S. Burr, Sara Hassani, Angeline Nanni, Meghan Hildreth, Daniel F. Hanley

“…The TIN offers a scientific consultation process, providing access to clinical trial and disease experts who provide input and recommendations throughout the trial’s duration, at no cost to investigators. This approach aims to improve trial design, accelerate implementation, foster interdisciplinary teamwork, and spur innovations that enhance multicenter trial quality and efficiency. …”
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[18F]FET PET-Guided management of pseudoprogression in glioblastoma (FET POPPING): the study protocol for a diagnostic randomized clinical trial by V.J. Ruijters, T.J. Snijders, J.A.J. van der Pol, E.M. van de Giessen, J.M. Niers, M.P.G. Broen, M.M. Anten, S.E.M. Veldhuijzen van Zanten, M. Geurts, A.I.J. Arens, D.J.H.A. Henssen, J.M. Gijtenbeek, M. van der Meulen, A.E.J. Sijben, E. Ghariq, M.J. Vos, J. Tim, I.B. Bosma, G.N. Stormezand, G.W.J. Frederix, J.W. Dankbaar, P.A. Robe, J.J.C. Verhoeff, F.Y.F.L. de Vos, M.G.E.H. Lam, R.M.T. ten Ham, N. Tolboom

“…Still, this diagnostic tool is not used frequently in The Netherlands due to costs, logistics and uncertainty about clinical benefit. …”
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