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Standardized surgical technique for single-port totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair using the glove method with an intraumbilical incision
Background The safety of single-port totally extraperitoneal (STEP) inguinal hernia repair compared to conventional totally extraperitoneal (CTEP) has been supported by various ran...
Expression of Concern: Ubiquitination and Degradation of Ribonucleotide Reductase M1 by the Polycomb Group Proteins RNF2 and Bmi1 and Cellular Response to Gemcitabine
Studies in rats of a target specific and reversible general anesthetic with a favorable safety profile
Delirium and cognitive decline are linked to clinically relevant anesthetics in the vulnerable elderly population, prompting the need for new and safer anesthetic strategies. Most general anesthetics...
Delineating SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and antibodies interaction interfaces via siamese neural networks: A geometric and image-based analysis
The analysis of molecular interactions between antigens and antibodies is crucial for understanding the immunological mechanisms underlying the immune response and for developing effective therapies a...
Robot or human? Manoeuvring switching intention after robot service failure
This study attempts to scrutinise tourists’ switching intentions towards human service after a robot service failure, with the zone of tolerance and trust on stance in technology as moderators. The st...
Retraction: Measurement and analysis of the distortion of factor prices in China
Exploration of adverse event profiles for glofitamab: A disproportionality analysis using the FDA adverse event reporting system
Background Glofitamab offers a promising option for the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. It is crucial to gather comprehensive safety information of glofitamab through l...
Phylogenomics of sigmodontine rodents (Cricetidae: Sigmodontinae): Cloud forests and Pliocene extinction explain the timing and spread of an iconic South American radiation
Studies of biotic radiations following geographic invasions often overlook the potential role of subsequent climatic, biotic, and geologic triggers, instead focusing largely on the earliest stage of a...
Predictive value of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio for clinical outcomes in liver cirrhosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a simple yet potent marker that has been established as an independent predictor of mortality in patients with cirrhosis. How...
Power and interest levels in safely managed sanitation services in Zambia: A stakeholder mapping
Background Access to safely managed sanitation (SMS) in sub-Saharan Africa including Zambia remains a challenge. Variations in power and interest among stakeholder significantly in...
E-RespiNet: An LLM-ELECTRA driven triple-stream CNN with feature fusion for asthma classification
Respiratory disease diagnosis remains challenging in resource-constrained settings, where limited specialist expertise contributes to diagnostic uncertainties affecting over 300 million people worldwi...
Identification and validation of stage-specific microRNAs and target genes for prostate cancer: Utilizing bioinformatics tools for diagnostic marker discovery
Given the urgent need for more specific, sensitive, and non-invasive markers for prostate cancer screening and differential diagnosis, circulating miRNAs have emerged as valuable candidates. Sixty sev...
Photophysical image analysis for sCMOS cameras: Noise modelling and estimation of background parameters in fluorescence-microscopy images
Fluorescence microscopy is an effective tool for imaging biological samples, yet captured images often contain noises, including photon shot noise and camera read noise. To analyze biological samples...
Assessing the socio-cognitive determinants of personal protective equipment uses among domestic waste collectors in the Ho municipality, Ghana: A cross-sectional study
Domestic waste collectors (DWCs) are exposed to occupational safety and health related morbidities and mortalities globally due to the non-use, improper use, and non-availability of personal protectiv...
Correction: Within-subjects ultra-short sleep-wake protocol for characterising circadian variations in retinal function
“Has this been tested? Who has it helped? Who has it hurt?”: Public perceptions about California’s extreme risk protection order law
Extreme risk protection order (ERPO) laws in the United States temporarily suspend access to firearms by individuals judged to be at significant risk of harm to self or others. Evidence points toward...
Predictive factors for the efficacy of brolucizumab in refractory polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy following aflibercept resistance
Purpose To identify predictors of extension of the injection interval beyond 8 weeks at the 24-month visit after switching to brolucizumab in aflibercept-resistant polypoidal choro...
Uncovering economic impacts and dynamics of European energy policy: Evidence from DEMATEL, panel data, and cluster analysis
This study analyzes the relationship of national diversity in energy policies between economic outcomes amid changing energy prices, climate regulations, and technological innovations across European...
Telehealth Exercise Training in Peripheral Arterial Disease (TEXTPAD) study: A pilot randomised controlled trial in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations
Background Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common condition among older adults, particularly those in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. Supervised exercise is a k...
Application of the protection motivation theory in predicting wild mushroom consumption among university students in China
Background Wild mushroom poisoning represents a significant public health challenge in China, with the highest mortality rate globally. Despite extensive prevention campaigns, cons...
Factors contributing to differences in physical activity levels in (pre)frail older adults living in rural areas of China
Introduction Physical Activity (PA) is essential for enhancing the physical function of pre-frail and frail older adults. However, among this group, PA-levels vary significantly. I...
Utilizing FUCOM and AHP methods to identify the optimal beekeeping lands: A case study from Mardin, Türkiye
Beekeeping plays a vital role in agricultural sustainability and biodiversity conservation, yet identifying ecologically suitable areas for apiculture remains challenging. The objective of this study...
Challenges encountered by midwives performing basic neonatal resuscitation in health facilities in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Worldwide, an estimated five million children under the age of five die each year; 47% of these deaths occur during the neonatal period, and the vast majority in low- and middle-income countries. Even...
Road pedestrian detection and tracking algorithm based on improved YOLOv5s and DeepSORT
To address the challenges of low accuracy, high miss detection rate, and poor tracking stability in pedestrian detection and tracking under dense occlusion and small object scenarios on traffic roads,...