Factors associated with post-hospitalization dialysis dependence in ECMO patients who required continuous renal replacement therapy by Carlos Rodrigo Franco Palacios, Rudiona Hoxhaj, Catlyn Thigpen, Jeffrey Jacob

“…On multivariate regression analysis, hyperlipidemia (odds ratio, OR 6.08 [1.67–22]) and CRRT duration (OR 1.09 [1.03–1.15]) were associated with the need for dialysis post-hospitalization. In this group, 16 patients eventually became dialysis-free, after a median of 49 [34.7, 78.5] days. …”
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Exploring ChatGPT's potential for augmenting post-editing in machine translation across multiple domains: challenges and opportunities by Jeehaan Algaraady, Mohammad Mahyoob

“…To statistically assess the differences in quality between humans and ChatGPT-4o post-edits, a paired t-test was employed, focusing on metrics such as fluency, accuracy, coherence, and efficiency.ResultsThe findings indicated that human post-editors outperformed ChatGPT-4o in most quality metrics. …”
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Effect of vitamin D on anterior cruciate ligament injury rates and post‐reconstruction function—A systematic review by Andrea Pasquini, Radu Prejbeanu, Octav Russu, Riccardo D'Ambrosi, Cosmin Ioan Faur, Giulio Maria Marcheggiani Muccioli, Mihail Lazar Mioc

“…Results Five studies with 656,243 participants met the inclusion criteria. Most studies reported that low vitamin D levels were associated with a significantly increased risk of ACL injuries and poorer postoperative muscle strength recovery. …”
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The well-being of people with anterior cruciate ligament rupture-related post-traumatic osteoarthritis in Aotearoa New Zealand by Daniel O’Brien, Martin Rabey, Duncan Reid, Richard Ellis, Tammi Wilson Uluinayau, Jackie L. Whittaker

“…Abstract Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures are a potent risk factor for post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis (PTOA). Annually, in Aotearoa New Zealand, approximately 2,500 people under the age of 30 undergo ACL reconstruction surgery. …”
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Automated segmentation of brain metastases in T1-weighted contrast-enhanced MR images pre and post stereotactic radiosurgery by Hemalatha Kanakarajan, Wouter De Baene, Patrick Hanssens, Margriet Sitskoorn

“…On the other hand, nnU-Net trained with combined data provided the best sensitivity and FNR for most follow-ups. The statistical analysis showed that MedNeXt provides higher DSC for both datasets and the addition of public data to the training dataset results in a statistically significant increase in performance in both models. …”
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Accelerometers can correctly count orthopaedic patients' early post‐operative steps while using walking aids by Spiros Tsamassiotis, Michael Schwarze, Philipp Gehring, Roman F. Karkosch, Lars‐René Tücking, Ann‐Kathrin Einfeldt, Eike Jakubowitz

“…Abstract Purpose Effective rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery is critical. The early post‐operative phase is increasingly managed in outpatient settings, necessitating objective measures such as step counts to monitor rehabilitation progress. …”
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Systematic literature review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of rotavirus genotypes in Europe and the Middle East in the post-licensure period by Tim Jesudason, Oluwaseun Sharomi, Kelly Fleetwood, Alex Lapting Cheuk, Maria Bermudez, Hannah Schirrmacher, Christian Hauck, Jelle Matthijnssens, Daniel Hungerford, David Tordrup, Cristina Carias

“…Rotavirus genotypes exhibited significant variability across regions and time periods, with G1P[8], G2P[4], G3P[8], G4P[8], G9P[8], and, to a lesser extent G12P[8], being the most prevalent genotypes through different regions and time-periods. …”
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Landslide mapping with deep learning: the role of pre-/post-event SAR features and multi-sensor data fusion by Aiym Orynbaikyzy, Frauke Albrecht, Wei Yao, Mahdi Motagh, Wandi Wang, Sandro Martinis, Simon Plank

“…Increasing the number of pre-/post-event SAR features improves the SAR-based accuracies. …”
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A comparison of three methods in categorizing functional status to predict hospital readmission across post-acute care. by Chih-Ying Li, Amol Karmarkar, Yong-Fang Kuo, Hemalkumar B Mehta, Trudy Mallinson, Allen Haas, Amit Kumar, Kenneth J Ottenbacher

“…To facilitate clinical and scientific use, we suggest the most appropriate method to categorize functional status should be based on the strengths and weaknesses of each method.…”
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A Study to Compare Efficacy of Oral Baclofen versus Oral Tizanidine in Post-stroke Spasticity of Upper Limb by Ankita Singha Roy, Sudipan Mitra, Subhasish Pati, Sagnik Mukherjee

“…Hence, a study was planned to compare the efficacy of oral baclofen versus oral tizanidine in post-stroke spasticity amelioration and improvement of upper limb function. …”
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IoT and ML-driven framework for managing infectious disease risks in communal spaces: a post-COVID perspective by Dhruv Parikh, Avaneesh Karthikeyan, V. Ravi, Merin Shibu, Riya Singh, Reka S. Sofana

“…COVID-19 has not only changed the way people live but has also altered the way all organizations operate. The most effective precautionary measure against the spread of the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic SARS-CoV-2, is to use face coverings in public settings. …”
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Seasonal abundance and climatic determinants of Anopheles vectors in Sri Lanka: its implications in the malaria post-elimination era by Mihirini Hewavitharane, Gaya Ranawaka, M. D. J. S. Saparamadu, Risintha Premaratne, H. T. R. Jayasooriya

“…Abstract Background Sri Lanka has been malaria-free since 2012, yet the risk of malaria re-introduction is high during the post-malaria elimination phase due to influx of infected individuals from endemic countries, the presence of competent Anopheles vectors, and suitable climatic conditions for vectors across Sri Lanka. …”
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Post COVID rhino-cerebral mucormycosis at a tertiary hospital in Central India: a retrospective cohort study by Sagar Shankarrao Gaurkar, Prasad Trimbakrao Deshmukh, Farhat Qamruddin Khan

“…Seventy-eight percent of the post operated mucormycosis cases are alive with no recurrence, 8% are alive and had recurrence of the disease while 14% resulted in death. …”
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Incorporating face-to-face and online learning features to propose blended learning framework for Post-COVID classrooms in India by Md. Tauseef Qamar, Abdullah Malik, Juhi Yasmeen, Mohd. Sadiqe, Mohd Ajmal

“…Purpose – This study examines learner readiness and satisfaction with blended learning systems in India’s post-vaccine classrooms, focusing on the relationship between face-to-face (F2F), online learning (OL), and blended learning (BL) indicators and identifying which predictors within these systems most significantly affect learners’ satisfaction (LS). …”
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The Effects of an Eight-Week Swimming Program on Body Composition and Assessment of Dietary Intake in Post-COVID-19 Patients by Bostjan Jakše, Barbara Gilić, Marko Đurović, Dorica Šajber

“…In the context of the “PostCovSwim” project, which is part of a broader international study, the impact of an eight-week swimming program on post-COVID-19 patients’ nutritional status (i.e., body composition and dietary intake) was evaluated. …”
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Innovative exploration and post-drilling insights from H3X well in Haizhong Sag of Beibuwan Basin by Donghui JIANG, Pengcheng YANG, Xuetong CHENG, Qian CAO, Yongqi YU, Huawei NIU

“…Guided by the exploration strategy of exploring reservoirs near major fault zones of hydrocarbon transport and reservoir development areas, the steep slope zone in the Haizhong Sag was selected as the most favorable area for future exploration. The H3X well, deployed based on this strategy, achieved production breakthrough, confirming the Haizhong Sag as a hydrocarbon-rich sag with favorable conditions for dual-source hydrocarbon supply. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with post-abortion contraceptive uptake at Mbagala Hospital, Temeke, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania by Sadick Zephania Temu, Charles Kilewo, Sia E. Msuya, David H. Mvunta

“…Results The uptake of modern contraceptives post-abortion was 67% among 234 post-abortion women, with the most commonly used method being injectable (35.9%). …”
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Depression, Anxiety, and Neuropsychiatric Symptom Burden in a Longitudinal Cohort with Persistent Psychophysical Post-COVID Olfactory Dysfunction by Tiana M. Saak, Jeremy P. Tervo, Brandon J. Vilarello, Patricia T. Jacobson, Francesco F. Caruana, Matthew D. A. Spence, Liam W. Gallagher, David A. Gudis, Jeffrey N. Motter, Davangere P. Devanand, Jonathan B. Overdevest

“…Word-finding and focus difficulties were the most commonly reported symptoms. In total, 41% of participants reported some level of depression at baseline and 38% of participants reported depression at one-year follow-up, while 29% and 27% of participants reported some level of anxiety at respective time points. …”
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Exploration and implication of green macroalgal proliferation in the Nanhui-east-tidal-flat: an investigation of post-reclamation mudflat wetlands by Jinlin Liu, Zhangyi Xia, Yinqing Zeng, Jing Xia, Jing Xia, Peimin He

“…This study conducts foundational scientific research on the attached green tide algae, a type of research that is relatively scarce in other marine areas. Most studies tend to initiate foundational research only after the outbreak of green tides, lacking early background data from the marine environment, thus rendering this study of significant reference value. …”
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Understanding mental health challenges and associated risk factors of post-natural disasters in Bangladesh: a systematic review by Md. Zawadul Karim, Md. Al-Mamun, Maliha Azad Eva, Md. Hazrat Ali, Abul Kalam, Nurul Islam Uzzal, Pranto Kumer Das

“…Bangladesh is recognized as one of the country's most vulnerable to natural disasters. Therefore, the people of Bangladesh remain at high risk of natural disasters. …”
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