Comparisons of adverse events associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer: a real-world disproportionality analysis based on the FDA... by Ruichen Gao, Wenjun Liang, Jintao Chen, Mingxia Yang, Xiaowei Yu, Xiaohua Wang

“…However, little attention has been given to the comparative analysis of adverse events (AEs) associated with different ICIs. …”
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Effects of PBAT on Soil Water and Salt in Maize Root Zone and Maize Yield in Saline-alkali Land by YANG Zhaoyu, WANG Jing, LÜ Wen, SUN Haojie, REN Hongwu, MA Weiwei, HOU Jiana

“…The water-use efficiency of black and white PBAT fully biodegradable film mulching was increased by 23.31% and 13.50% respectively compared with ordinary PE film mulching. Compared with no-mulching, it increased by 37.63% and 26.69% respectively. …”
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The Impact of Recent Generic Drug Price Policies on Pharmaceutical Innovation: A Theoretical Rationale and Proposal of a Method Supporting Innovation in Areas of Unmet Medical Need by Pierre-Alexandre Dionne, Farzad Ali, Mendel Grobler

“…There is a direct causal relationship between HTA and the market price of a drug; in jurisdictions where HTA agencies apply fixed ICER thresholds as an important reimbursement listing criterion, the incremental cost of a new drug is expected to be proportional to its incremental benefit over the comparator. However, the comparator price is subject to market forces or sudden policies and may change markedly affecting the cost-effectiveness assessment (e.g. where the comparator patent has expired). …”
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Cervical pedicle screw fixation with the Tianji orthopedic surgical robot by Hao Shen, Jinlong Zhou, Lipeng Yu

“…Abstract Objective To compare the accuracy and safety of implanting cervical pedicle screws (CPS) between orthopedic surgical robot-assisted technique and traditional fluoroscopy-assisted free-hand technique. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of Apixaban for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation in Algeria by Yazid Aoudia, Thitima Kongnakorn, Evie Merinopoulou, Mohamed Said Bettayeb, Sid Ahmed Kherraf

“…**Conclusion:** Apixaban was found to be a cost-effective choice for stroke prevention in patients with AF in Algeria compared to acenocoumarol and rivaroxaban in the VKA suitable population and compared to aspirin in the VKA unsuitable population.…”
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Assessing the Impact of Utilization of Dairy and Hospital Waste Waters on Engineering Properties of Concrete. by Bahati, Augustine

“…There was also an increase of 29.2% in compressive strength when compared to dairy wastewater and 36.8% when compared with hospital wastewater. …”
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Comparison of two different technologies measuring the same analytes in view of the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) by Stierlin Noel, Hemmerle Andreas, Jung Karin, Thumfart Jörg, Risch Martin, Risch Lorenz

“…This study systematically compared the performance and comparability of two medical laboratory analytical instruments, the conventional wet chemistry analyzer (cobas) and the dry slide technology (Vitros), across various clinical chemistry assays.…”
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Total knee arthroplasty following previous hardware implantation: do hardware removal strategies influence periprosthetic joint infections? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Domenico De Mauro, Chiara Comisi, Enrico Festa, Tiziana Ascione, Massimo Mariconda, Giovanni Balato

“…Conversion TKA is affected by a higher risk of infection compared to primary TKA. The aims of this meta-analysis are i) to compare the infectious risk among patients undergoing TKA after a prior hardware implantation, evaluating removal vs maintenance of the hardware, and ii) within the removal group, to compare staged vs concurrent procedure. …”
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Matching-Adjusted Indirect Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Erdafitinib vs Enfortumab Vedotin in Patients with Locally Advanced Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma by Suzy Van Sanden, Ayman Youssef, Simona Baculea, Keith Stubbs, Spyros Triantos, Zijiao Yuan, Caitlin Daly

“…While erdafitinib is associated with slightly more adverse events compared with EV, these events seem to be less severe.…”
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Cost-benefit analysis of VKA versus NOAC treatment in German patients with atrial fibrillation utilizing patient self-testing by Roland Diel, Niklas Lampenius

“…**Conclusion:** Implementing PST in German VKA patients may significantly reduce SHI expenditures compared to utilizing NOAC.…”
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Real-world Bleeding Outcomes and Costs Following Vascular Graft Anastomosis Using PROLENE Sutures with HEMO-SEAL Technology in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair by Nadia Y. Sutton, Niels-Derrek Schmitz

“…**Background:** Suture hole bleeding is a common complication of vascular graft anastomosis that has potential to prolong vascular procedures, increase costs, and compromise patient outcomes. **Objectives:** Compare real-world bleeding-related outcomes and costs following vascular anastomosis using PROLENE sutures with HEMO-SEAL technology (HEMO-SEAL sutures) compared with standard PROLENE sutures in patients receiving abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair in the United States. …”
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Is There a Relationship between Serum Anti-Mullerian Hormone Levels and Abortion Rates in Patients Who Received In vitro Fertilisation-Embryo Transfer Cycles? by Pinar Karacin, Serdar Dilbaz, Oya Aldemir, Berna Dilbaz, Yaprak Engin Ustun

“…Statistical Analysis Used: The Mann–Whitney U-test was used in comparison of non-parametric data of two groups; the Kruskal–Wallis test was used to compare the data of more than two groups. When a statistically significant difference was found in the Kruskal–Wallis test result, the groups were compared in pairs using the Mann–Whitney U-test, and the groups that made a statistical difference were determined. …”
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Effect of Low-Dose Hormone Therapy on Metabolic Parameters and Bone Mineral Density by Ufuk Atlihan, Onur Yavuz, Huseyin Aytug Avsar, Can Ata, Tevfik Berk Bildaci, Selcuk Erkilinc

“…After 1 year of COC treatment, metabolic, ultrasonographic, and bone densitometry measurements of patients who did and did not use COC regularly were compared. RESULTS: At the 12th-month follow-up, endometrial thickness was significantly higher in the COC group (3.8±0.4 mm) compared with the non-COC group (3.5±0.4 mm) (p<0.01). …”
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Tone or tissue? A comparison of trends and risk factors of severe postpartum hemorrhage according to uterine atony or retained tissue in a hospital setting. by Silje Pettersen, Ragnhild Sørum Falk, Siri Vangen, Lill Trine Nyfløt

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To compare trends, outcomes and risk factors for severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) due to uterine atony and retained tissue separately.…”
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Regional Medical Campuses in Canada by Aaron Johnston, Amanda Bell, Kristy Penner, Trushar Patel, Grace Perez

“…Existing literature suggests that new RMCs carefully consider the communities and health systems they are a part of, and lessons learned from comparable RMCs as part of their development. Methods: We identified 4 specific domains of interest for comparing RMCs across Canada based on important elements identified in existing literature: Community, Organization, Hospitals, and Physicians. …”
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Evaluating the accuracy (precision and trueness) of conventional and digital Intraoral Impression Technique. by Lana Shwan Jalal, Dara Hamarashid Saeed

“… Background and Objectives: This study aims to compare and evaluate the accuracy of the conventional and digital intraoral scanner impression approaches of the maxillary edentulous arch with indirect fixed restorations. …”
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Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Radium-223 Dichloride in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Patients Without Previous Chemotherapy Treatment in Spain by Eva Tirado Mercier, Daniel Callejo Velasco, Marta Rubio Cabezas, Cristina Moretones Agut, Meritxell Granell Villalón

“…**Purpose:** To perform a cost-effectiveness analysis of radium-223 plus Best Supportive Care (BSC) compared to BSC in the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and without previous docetaxel treatment in Spain. …”
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Molecular-assisted analysis of indigenous chicken semen to increase rooster fertility in tropics by Jacob Alhassan Hamidu, Richard Tsekumah, Amina Iddrisu, Stepehn Gariba, Mitchell Agyei Opoku, Emmanuel Kafari, Kofi Appenteng, Patrick Nana Kyere

“…The results showed that the mean semen volume of NF males (0.399 ml) was higher compared to NN males (0.237 ml.) The sperm viability count through a trypan blue exclusion test in NF was lower (62.7%) compared to NN (67.0%). …”
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<i>In-vitro</i> Characterization of Optimized Multi-Unit Dosage Forms of Theophylline and its Solid State Characterisation by MU Uhumwangho, KV Murthy Ramana

“…The objective of this study is to compare the drug release profile of an optimized multi-unit dose (MU) tablet consisting of rapid and slow release components, a formulated sustained released tablet and two brands of sustained release tablet formulations in the market with a designed model. …”
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Effects of Purple Rice and Morchella esculenta Powder Substitution on the Quality of Dough and Bread by Yuyue QIN, Hongda YU, Kejun CHEN, Guiguang CHENG, Jiliang ZHANG, Thanapop SOTEYOME

“…When the Morchella esculenta powder substitution content maintained was 3%, the content of purple rice powder was in the range from 0 to 12%, the L* value of bread crust and crumb gradually decreased and the ΔE value gradually increased, resulting in a darker color when compared to control group. The substitution of purple rice and Morchella esculenta powder decelerated the starch hydrolysis rate of bread. …”
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