Sarcopenia as a Prognostic Factor of Hepatotoxicity and Lower Survival Rate in Chemotherapy of Pancreatic Cancer by A. A. Klunichenko, A. P. Seryakov, A. A. Seryakova, S. M. Demidov

“…A better survival trend was observed in a polychemotherapy cohort without sarcopenia, with the total survival median of 17.0 months compared to 15.2 months in such patients with sarcopenia (p = 0.781). …”
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Dose-volume parameter evaluation of a sub-fractionation workflow for adaptive radiotherapy of prostate cancer patients on a 1.5 T magnetic resonance imaging radiotherapy system by Georgios Tsekas, Cornel Zachiu, Gijsbert H. Bol, Jochem R.N. van der Voort van Zyp, Sandrine M.G. van de Pol, Johannes C.J. de Boer, Bas W. Raaymakers

“…Background and purpose:: This study focuses on evaluating a sub-fractionation workflow for intrafraction motion mitigation of prostate cancer patients on a 1.5 T magnetic resonance imaging radiotherapy system. …”
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Differences between Influenza H5N1, A/H1N1 2009, and SARS-CoV-2 in a pandemic risk scenario by Pablo I. Plaza, Sergio A. Lambertucci

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Digital Words of Wisdom? Digital Storytelling with Older People – Ponderings of a (fairly) new PhD Research Candidate and a (growing) older Digital Storytelling practitioner by Jenkins Tricia

“…This paper builds upon a presentation given at “Digital Storytelling in a Time of Crisis”, an international Digital Storytelling conference that took place in Athens in May 2014. …”
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Going Gentle: A Guide to a Better Terminal Illness By Philip Graham. Grosvenor House Publishing. 2024. £10.99 (pb). 288 pp. ISBN 9781803816715 by Seamus O'Mahony

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Can physical and psychological factors predict pain recurrence or an exacerbation of persistent non-specific low back pain? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Deborah Falla, Michael Mansfield, Janet Deane, Kanya Wongwitwichote, Cho Wai Geoffrey Yu

“…Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is a global health concern. Approximately two-thirds of those who recover from LBP experience a relapse within a year, with many chronic cases encountering acute flare-ups (exacerbation). …”
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Factors that influence the feasibility and implementation of a complex intervention to improve the treatment of peripheral arterial disease in primary and secondary care: a qualitative exploration of patient and provider perspectives by Athanasios Saratzis, Vanessa Lawrence, Ruth Benson, Emma Watson, Prakash Saha, Clair Le Boutillier, Bernadeta Bridgwood

“…Lastly, interpretive analysis allowed for refining, and a final coding frame was developed.Results Four overarching themes were identified: (1) the potential to make a difference, (2) a solution to address the gap in no man’s land, (3), prioritising and making it happen and (4) personalised information and supportive conversations for taking on the advice. …”
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Liver cystic echinococcosis: A retrospective study on the demographics and clinical profile of patients managed at a single tertiary institution in central Eastern Cape Province, South Africa by A Govindasamy, P R Bhattarai, J van Niekerk, J John

“…Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease with an Africa-wide prevalence of 1.7%. …”
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Decoupled level and flow rate control of a two-tank system in beverage production: A comparative analysis of Fuzzy-PID and GA-PID for minimum time operation. by Tamiru Demelash Kassie, Mebratu Sintie Geremew, Kassahun Ashagrie Chanie

“…Due to the nonlinear characteristics of the valves and the interactions between the controlled variables, designing a control system for coupled tanks is a difficult task. …”
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Association of e-cigarette and cigarette use with self-reported chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a multivariable analysis of a large United States data set by Alicia J. Burns, Alexander W. Steinberg, James D. Sargent, Jenny E. Ozga, Zhiqun Tang, Cassandra A. Stanton, Laura M. Paulin

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OPTIMIZATION AND ENERGY SAVING WHEN CHOOSING THE SITE OF INSTALLATION OF A CRUSHING STATION IN A MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN CASE OF THE DJBEL EL BORDJ CAREER, SIDI BELABBAS, ALGERIA by RACHID KHEBBAB, SAMIR REMLI, ISSAM ROUAIGUIA, AISSA BENSELHOUB

“… In open pit or underground mines and quarries, especially in mountainous terrain, the choice of the perfect place to install a crushing station requires a decision finalized by a detailed study of the areas close to the quarries such as the water drainage, the morphology of the deposit, the installed capacity, the opening mode of the deposit etc. …”
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O laboratório de Educação Matemática e suas contribuições para a formação inicial de futuros professores de Matemática e para a comunidade by Neila de Toledo e Toledo, Morgana Scheller, Caio Gomes Guimarães, Isadora Guimarães

“…Conclui-se que: a) a experiência contribuiu para a compreensão das práxis docentes na formação dos acadêmicos; b) as atividades atingiram os objetivos, pois além de integrar teoria e prática, desenvolveu competências essenciais para a docência; c) possibilitou refletir criticamente sobre cada uma das etapas realizadas, o que contribui muito para a formação dos futuros professores de matemática. …”
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Corrigendum to “Development of a hub-and-spoke durable left ventricular assist device program in Brazil, a middle-income country” [JHLT Open, 6 (2024) 100151] by Deborah de Sá Pereira Belfort, Bruno Biselli, Mônica Samuel Avila, Renata Lopes Hames, Stephanie Itala Rizk, Fabrício Canova Calil, Bruna Carneiro Oliveira, Elaine Marques Hojaij, Filomena Regina Barbosa Gomes Galas, Ludhmila Abrahão Hajjar, Nadine Oliveira Clausell, Livia Adams Goldraich, Ramez Anbar, Edimar Alcides Bocchi, Tadeu Thomé, Roberto Kalil Filho, Paulo Manuel Pêgo-Fernandes, Fabio Biscegli Jatene, Silvia Moreira Ayub-Ferreira

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Collection of SARS-CoV-2 Virus from the Air of a Clinic within a University Student Health Care Center and Analyses of the Viral Genomic Sequence by John A. Lednicky, Sripriya N. Shankar, Maha A. Elbadry, Julia C. Gibson, Md. Mahbubul Alam, Caroline J. Stephenson, Arantzazu Eiguren-Fernandez, J. Glenn Morris, Carla N. Mavian, Marco Salemi, James R. Clugston, Chang-Yu Wu

“…A pilot SARS-CoV-2 air sampling study conducted at a clinic within a university student health care center detected the virus vRNA, with an estimated concentration of 0.87 virus genomes L−1 air. …”
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Examining the Effects of Construction Project Delays on Costs from the Perspective of Stakeholders Using a System Dynamics Approach: Insights from a Commercial Complex Project in Qom by Amirhosein Saffarinia, Hamidreza Yazdani

“…Objective Project delays are a prevalent issue in construction projects, particularly in Iran. …”
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CO-CREATION: WHY COOPERATION BETWEEN HEIS AND COMPANIES IS A PEDAGOGICAL TOOL IN TEACHING-LEARNING KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PROCESSES - A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY POLYTECHNIC OF PORTO by Rafael Pedrosa, Maria Teresa Pereira, Pilar Baylina

“…This work examines the co-creation axe's outcomes over six editions in terms of learning, expectations, and lessons to be improved. To solve a challenge, 48 teachers/facilitators were trained in the approach, 250 students took part in the development of competencies, and 48 projects were established and developed in collaboration with the participating organizations. …”
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Unmasking MRSA antibiotic resistance: the impact of environment, pollution, and healthcare quality—a nationwide exploration in China: a comprehensive analysis spanning 2014 to 2021 in mainland China by Yi-Chang Zhao, Ming-Xuan Xiao, Zhi-Hua Sun, Jia-Kai Li, Huai-yuan Liu, Bi-Kui Zhang, Hua-Lin Cai, Wei Cao, Feng Yu, Miao Yan

“…Abstract Background The rise of antibiotic resistance has become a critical global health concern, resulting in numerous fatalities annually. …”
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Területszervezés és területfejlesztés a kisvárosok szemszögéből Szabó Tamás, Gyergyák Ferenc (szerk.) (2024): A magyar kisvárosok politikai, igazgatási és fejlesztési dimenziói (tanulmánykötet) by Ernő Molnár

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Evaluation of patient comfort and satisfaction after the surgical removal of mandibular impacted molars using a piezo-electric technique: A randomized double-blind clinical trial by Khalid Zabin Alotaibi, Waleed Mohammed Al Rasheed, Jiingade Krishnojirao Dayashankara Rao, Abdulrahman Altwaijri, Gharam Mefleh Alharbi, Shatha saleh Aljaber

“…Abstarct: Introduction: This is a double clinical trial conducted to study the patient satisfaction and comfort during and after surgical removal of impacted mandibular 3rd molar using Piezo electric tips. …”
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The effects of adding a six-month Pilates exercise program to three months of traditional community-based pulmonary rehabilitation in individuals with COPD: A prospective cohort study by Marisela Barbosa, Cristina A. de Melo, Rui Torres

“…The objective was to analyze the effects of adding a six-month Pilates exercise program to a three-month pulmonary rehabilitation for individuals with COPD…”
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