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Methodological issues in visible LED therapy dermatological research and reporting
Background The advent of mass-market Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) has seen considerable interest in potential dermatological applications of LED light photobiomodulation (PBM) for a range of condition...
Pharmacokinetic profile of oral firocoxib in the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)
The pharmacokinetic profile of firocoxib administered orally at 5 mg/kg as a single dose to three mature koalas of each sex is described. After single dose administration, the harmonic means for maxim...
Perceived family support and undernutrition among older outpatients of a Northern Nigerian hospital: A mixed methods study
Background Population ageing is increasing in developing countries like Nigeria, where declining death rates and high birth rates raise public health concerns, particularly regarding undernutrition. T...
Validity and clinical utility of a wrist-worn device against polysomnography
Objective Sleep-wearable technology has developed rapidly. However, few carried out validation in the real clinical settings. This study aimed to validate the performance of a consumer-grade sleep-tra...
Sugar intake trajectories in adolescents: Evaluating behavioral change with group-based trajectory modeling
Background Sugar intake through sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) remains a major public health concern among adolescents. Tailored dietary interventions have garnered interest for promoting sustainabl...
Optimization of acquisition time and reconstruction parameters for quantitative single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography using iodine-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine
This study aimed to determine the optimal measurement conditions for accurate standardized uptake value (SUV) analysis of iodine-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine (123I-MIBG) by examining the relationship b...
Correction: Overlapping point cloud registration algorithm based on KNN and the channel attention mechanism
Integrative genomic characterization of five Pediococcus acidilactici strains reveals differing probiotic safety profiles
The increasing use of probiotics in livestock necessitates rigorous safety assessments to mitigate risks such as their inadvertent contribution to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and horizontal gene tr...
Generally weighted moving average control chart in the presence of measurement error via auxiliary information utilization
Control charts are essential tools for monitoring the stability of manufacturing processes. However, measurement error can reduce their effectiveness by weakening their ability to detect process shift...
Potential field reconstruction-based path planning system for autonomous vehicle with enhancing stability
In recent years, the critical role of path planning and path tracking in autonomous vehicles (AV) has led to a growing focus on these areas. Generally speaking, the path planning layer plans the colli...
Optimization strategy for sound environment of college basketball stadium
As an important sports venue, the sound environment of the basketball stadium is crucial for the experience of spectators and participants. In order to improve the quality of the acoustic environment...
Analysis and forecast of hand, foot, and mouth disease epidemic trends in Guangzhou, China, 2013–2023
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) primarily affects children under the age of five and has emerged as a significant public health concern in China. This study examines HFMD incidence trends across...
Application of machine learning models in predicting physical literacy in 4–6-year-old children: A comprehensive analysis of individual and family factors
Physical literacy in children has become a significant research topic in both education and psychology. Recently, machine learning, as a cutting-edge AI technology, has started to play a crucial role...
Associations of SARS-CoV-2 PCR positivity with clinical symptoms and race/ethnicity: The household transmission study
Objective The objective of this study was to identify demographic and clinical factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection among household contacts (HCs) following exposure to a confirmed case. Met...
Assessment of frailty in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, and the role of microvesicles: A single-center study
Background Frailty is a highly prevalent syndrome in patients with advanced age and chronic diseases, and it is associated with atherothrombotic pathologies, suggesting a procoagulant state in these p...
Gain modulation of probabilistic selection without synaptic relearning
Adaptation of behavior requires the brain to change goals in a changing environment. Synaptic learning has shown its effectiveness in changing the probability of selecting actions based on their outco...
The BiteBarrier transfluthrin emanator demonstrates significant protection against susceptible and resistant malaria and arbovirus vectors in semi-field trials in Tanzania
Controlling mosquito-borne diseases is becoming increasingly challenging due to factors such as insecticide resistance and shifts in mosquito behavior. The increasing proportion of early evening, morn...
Exploring β-catenin and TCF4 interaction in complex environments by means of novel biosensing platform focal molography
Analyzing biomolecular interactions is essential for drug discovery, aiding the design of new candidates by revealing their action with targets. Various biophysical methods are routinely applied to ch...
Insecticide resistance and species diversity in Anopheles gambiae s.l. in Côte d’Ivoire
Background Insecticide resistance in malaria vectors poses a significant threat to effective control of malaria vectors across sub-Saharan Africa. In Côte d’Ivoire, Anopheles gambiae s.l. exhibits con...
Digital nursing and midwifery leadership: Protocol for a multi-method exploration of policy implementation and impact on practice in the WHO European Region
Background Digital health is redefining nursing and midwifery practice, fuelled by national and international priorities for health improvement and workforce planning. Developing digitally enabled hea...
Correction: Pot-pollen DNA barcoding as a tool to determine the diversity of plant species visited by Ecuadorian stingless bees
DiabetesXpertNet: An innovative attention-based CNN for accurate type 2 diabetes prediction
Type 2 diabetes mellitus remains a critical global health challenge, with rising incidence rates placing immense pressure on healthcare systems worldwide. This chronic metabolic disorder affects diver...
Influence of gestational weight gain and maternal depression on offspring BMI trajectory from birth to 3 years: A longitudinal mother-infant study
Objective Gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with offspring growth trajectories and early childhood obesity, but existing studies rarely account for maternal psychological status, which may c...
The mental health impact of physical inactivity: A study on UAE adolescents
Mental and physical health are essential for well-being, particularly during adolescence. The study aimed to assess the prevalence, factors, and relationship between physical inactivity and depression...
Epidemiology and audiologic characteristics of neonatal hearing loss: A cross-sectional study
Objective To explore the epidemiology and audiologic characteristics of neonatal hearing loss in neonates in southwestern China during 2020–2023. Methods This cross-sectional study involved all neon...