Risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases among government employees in Nepal: insights from a cross-sectional study by Durga Datta Chapagain, Durga Datta Chapagain, Kennedy Mensah Osei, Danik Iga Prasiska, Heejin Kimm, Vasuki Rajaguru, Sunjoo Kang, Tae Hyun Kim, Sang Gyu Lee, Whiejong Han

“…IntroductionSedentary lifestyles, unhealthy work environments and occupational stress increase the risk of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among government employees, impacting healthcare costs and productivity. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hypertension, prediabetes, and diabetes, and identify risk factors among government employees in Nepal.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 994 government employees. …”
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A deep learning model based on chest CT to predict benign and malignant breast masses and axillary lymph node metastasis by Jingxiang Sun, Xiaoming Xi, Mengying Wang, Menghan Liu, Xiaodong Zhang, Haiyan Qiu, Youxin Zhang, Taian Fu, Yanan Du, Wanqing Ren, Dawei Wang, Guang Zhang

“…This study aims to develop a deep learning model based on chest CT imaging to improve the preliminary assessment of breast lesions, potentially reducing the need for costly follow-up procedures such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or positron emission tomography-CT and alleviating the financial and emotional burden on patients. …”
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Gene networks for use in metabolomic data analysis of blood plasma from patients with postoperative delirium by V. A. Ivanisenko, N. V. Basov, A. A. Makarova, A. S. Venzel, A. D. Rogachev, P. S. Demenkov, T.  V. Ivanisenko, M. A. Kleshchev, E. V. Gaisler, G. B. Moroz, V. V. Plesko, Y. S. Sotnikova, Y. V. Patrushev, V. V. Lomivorotov, N. A. Kolchanov, A. G. Pokrovsky

“…Postoperative delirium (POD) is considered one of the most severe complications, resulting in impaired cognitive function, extended hospitalization, and higher treatment costs. The challenge of early POD diagnosis becomes particularly significant in cardiac surgery cases, as the incidence of this complication exceeds 50 % in certain patient categories. …”
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Polyphenols, Alkaloids, and Terpenoids Against Neurodegeneration: Evaluating the Neuroprotective Effects of Phytocompounds Through a Comprehensive Review of the Current Evidence by Enzo Pereira de Lima, Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Vitor Cavallari Strozze Catharin, Rosa Direito, Masaru Tanaka, Iris Jasmin Santos German, Caroline Barbalho Lamas, Elen Landgraf Guiguer, Adriano Cressoni Araújo, Adriana Maria Ragassi Fiorini, Sandra Maria Barbalho

“…Conventional treatments for neurodegenerative conditions incur high costs and are related to the development of several adverse effects. …”
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Gastroparesis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Propensity Score‐Matched Study of US National Database Analysis by Noppachai Siranart, Pannathorn Nakaphan, Thanathip Suenghataiphorn, Panisara Fangsaard, Tanattida Phanthong, Patavee Pajareya, Somkiat Phutinart, Pawaris Tirakunwichcha, Suwit Paksin, Pornnicha Sowalertrat, Sakkarin Chirapongsathorn, Kittithat Tantitanawat

“…Conclusion Gastroparesis is associated with SLE, contributing to longer hospitalizations, higher costs, and increased need for invasive interventions. …”
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Protocol for implementation of intraoperative adverse event recording during WHO checklist sign-out by Guy Haller, Lauren Clack, Christian Schindler, Luzius A Steiner, Salome Dell-Kuster, Dieter Hahnloser, Jörn-Markus Gass, Christoph S Burkhart, Andreas P Vogt, Katrin Burri-Winkler, Anne C Auderset, Valentin Neuhaus, Giorgio Prouse, Judith Winkens, Amanda Van Vegten, Zuzanna Kita, Monika Finsterwald, Nico Streit, Lisa M Willms

“…Introduction & aim Intraoperative adverse events (iAEs) increase postoperative complications, which are devastating to patients and costly to healthcare systems. To optimise patient outcomes, the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist (WHO SSC) was introduced in 2008, but adherence, especially to its third part (sign-out), is low, and iAEs are currently not routinely assessed. …”
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Preventing Proximal Femur Pathologic Fractures Improves Outcomes in Patients with Metastatic Bone Disease: A Clinical Study Based on a Single Center Experience by Joana Páscoa Pinheiro, Mariana Nabais, André Spranger, Paulo Almeida, José Portela, Joaquim Soares do Brito

“…This study aimed to evaluate oncologic outcomes, surgical complications, and associated healthcare costs in surgically treated patients with proximal femur bone metastases. …”
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Sustainable lipid production from Chlorella vulgaris USU1 strain using packed absorption column-derived effluent as carbon source for biomass generation by Bambang Trisakti, Rivaldi Sidabutar, Irvan Irvan, Erman Munir, Maya Sarah, Farida Hanum, Mhd. Rivaldi Syahputra, Michael Michael, Vanness Vanness, Gloria Clarita Sinamo, Renata Ambarita, Mawardyah Sidauruk, Selvia Geraldine Silaban, Yasmin Nabilah, Hiroyuki Daimon, Mohd. Sobri Takriff, Peer Mohamed Abdul

“…Economic analysis established favorable metrics with capital costs of IDR 4505/L, operating expenses of IDR 1155/L, and profit gained of IDR 8991/L, yielding a net profit of IDR 3331/L. …”
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Current status of generalized pustular psoriasis: Findings from a multicenter hospital-based survey of 127 Chinese patients by Haimeng Wang, Jiaming Xu, Xiaoling Yu, Siyu Hao, Xueqin Chen, Bin Peng, Xiaona Li, Ping Wang, Chaoyang Miao, Jinzhu Guo, Qingjie Hu, Zhonglan Su, Sheng Wang, Chen Yu, Qingmiao Sun, Minkuo Zhang, Bin Yang, Yuzhen Li, Zhiqiang Song, Songmei Geng, Aijun Chen, Zigang Xu, Chunlei Zhang, Qianjin Lu, Yan Lu, Xian Jiang, Gang Wang, Hong Fang, Qing Sun, Jie Liu, Hongzhong Jin, Lishao Guo

“…This score showed significant differences between patients with and without systemic symptoms; it demonstrated correlations with both depression and anxiety scores. Treatment costs caused financial hardship in 55.9% of patients, underscoring the burden associated with GPP. …”
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Mortality and its predictors among patients undergoing hemodialysis in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Bekalu Mekonen Belay, Melese Kebede Hailu, Yeshiambaw Eshetie Ayenew, Mengistu Ewunetu, Tigabu Minuye Aytenew, Ayenew Genet Kebede, Belayneh Dessie Kassa, Addisu Assfaw Ayen, Yirgalem Abere

“…Background: Patients are forced to discontinue therapy due to unaffordable hemodialysis costs in low-income countries, which frequently results in death. …”
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Human resources and curricula content for early child development implementation: multicountry mixed methods evaluation by Karim Manji, Esther Goh, Kate M Milner, Rob Hughes, Maya Kohli-Lynch, Victoria Ponce Hardy, James Radner, Sonia Sharma, Joy E Lawn, Vanessa Cavallera, Raquel Bernal Salazar, Alexandra Brentani, Karlee L Silver, Sunil S Bhopal, Jena D Hamadani

“…Larger studies, which also examine impact, including high-quality process and costing evaluations with comparable data, are required to further inform decisions for implementation of RCEL projects at national and regional scales.…”
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Optimized selection of clean nitrogen fertilizers for high-sediment water pressure-compensating drip irrigation systems based on system failure perspective by Changjian Ma, Bowen Li, Lining Liu, Enkai Cao, Qichao Zhang, Zeqiang Sun, Peng Hou, Yan Li

“…However, the long-term reliability of pressure-compensating emitters (PCEs) remains a major concern, as emitter failure leads to frequent system malfunctions, increased maintenance costs, and hinders progress toward sustainable and clean agricultural production. …”
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Demonstration of Terabit/s LAN-WDM for the Evolution of B5G/6G Fronthaul Networks by Jiao Zhang, Qingsong Wang, Junhao Zhang, Xiang Liu, Bingchang Hua, Jian Chen, Zhigang Xin, Yuancheng Cai, Mingzheng Lei, Yucong Zou, Liang Tian, Guo Zhao, Meihua Bi, Min Zhu

“…IM/DD has more mature commercial deployment applications for short-reach applications with lower costs and simpler configurations compared with coherent solutions. …”
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Clinical factors associated with severe coronary stenosis in patients undergoing cardiac surgery by Rui Wang, Wei Gao, Xinyu Che, Ruopei Shen, Chunfeng Dai, Yan Xia, Ao Chen, Danbo Lu, Jiaqi Ma, Hungju Chen, Chenguang Li, Zhangwei Chen, Juying Qian, Junbo Ge

“…Although informative, CAG is costly and exposes patients to significant radiation. …”
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Fine-Mapping of Tomato <i>male sterile-24</i> Locus and Marker Development for <i>ms-24</i> and Its Alleles, <i>ms-10</i>, <i>ms-35</i>, and <i>ms-36</i> by Li Zhang, Mengxia Yang, Kai Wei, Wencai Yang, Shanshan Li, Xiaoxuan Wang, Yanmei Guo, Lei Liu, Can Zhu, Yongchen Du, Junming Li, Xin Li, Zejun Huang

“…Male sterility is an essential trait for minimizing costs and ensuring seed purity in the production of tomato hybrid seeds. …”
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Estimating double burden of malnutrition among rural and urban children in Amazonia using Bayesian latent models by Jesem Douglas Yamall Orellana, Luke Parry, Luke Parry, Francine Silva Dos Santos, Laísa Rodrigues Moreira, Patricia Carignano Torres, Antônio Alcirley da Silva Balieiro, Fernanda Rodrigues Fonseca, Paula Moraga, Erick Albacharro Chacón-Montalván

“…The DBM is associated with increased risks of non-communicable diseases, childbirth complications, and healthcare costs related to obesity in adulthood. However, evaluating low prevalence outcomes in relatively small populations is challenging using conventional frequentist statistics. …”
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State-of-the-art literature review of Recovery College evaluative studies between 2013-2024 by Catherine Briand, Catherine Briand, Catherine Vallée, Catherine Vallée, Francesca Luconi, Joanie Thériault, Joanie Thériault, Anick Sauvageau, Anick Sauvageau, Julie Bellemare, Julie Bellemare

“…Articles then moved on to outcomes evaluation (2015-2024) and service utilization and costs (2019-2024). Finally, articles focused on documenting an international scope of the RC and providing a status report and global multicenter comparisons (2019-2023).DiscussionThese groups of articles capture the scope and richness of the studies, but also the progression in study quality over the past 10 years. …”
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Unveiling therapeutic targets and preventive components for kidney insufficiency and blood stasis-type BPH: bridging metabolomics, network pharmacology and reverse screening by Xiangpeng Kong, Xiangpeng Kong, Haiqin Ren, Ke Pei, Yajun Yao, Zhigang Liang, Yunfeng Xue, Shuang Liang, Tongtong Li, Jing Zhang, Yuxia Guo, Miaorong Pei, Huifeng Li

“…However, due to the complex pathogenesis of BPH, these drugs can only partially alleviate symptoms and have shortcomings such as high treatment costs and significant side effects. BPH is similar to the descriptions of “Jīng Lóng” and “Lóng Bì” in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and its onset is closely related to liver and kidney dysfunction. …”
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Deep-learning-based canopy height model generation from sub-meter resolution panchromatic satellite imagery by Charles J Abolt, Javier E Santos, Adam L Atchley, Lucas Wells, Daithi Martin, Russell A Parsons, Rodman R Linn

“…Deep learning techniques for generating CHMs from high-resolution imagery are an attractive option to reduce costs. To date, success with these methods has been demonstrated using multichannel aerial photography and specialized satellite data products derived from multiple sensors, neither of which is commonly available at temporal resolutions finer than one year. …”
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Performance assessment of basalt fibre concrete under freeze-thaw cycles using hybrid long short-term memory models by Qingguo Yang, Honghu Wang, Qigui Yi, Liuyuan Zeng, Rui Xiang, Longfei Guan, Jiawei Cheng, Keling Chen, Yunhao Li

“…The synergistic use of different admixtures is an effective anti-freezing method, but traditional testing methods are costly and time-consuming. To optimize current technical approaches, this study proposes a Ensemble Model combining Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks with swarm intelligence optimization algorithms to address the adaptability of multi-parameter materials in basalt fiber concrete (BFC) under FTCs. …”
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