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Reliability and agreement during the Rapid Entire Body Assessment: Comparing rater expertise and artificial intelligence
The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability and agreement between human raters (novice, intermediate, and expert) and TuMeke Risk Suite when assessing work with the Rapid Entire Body Asse...
Nanoscale grinding: Unlocking the nutrient potential of oxidized phosphate rocks for sustainable fertilizer innovation
The current study delves into the transformative effects of intensive grinding to nanoscale upon oxidized phosphate rocks (PRs) of various grades, high (HMP), medium (MMP) and low (LMP) micro-sizes. H...
Sheltering from the storm: The role of a quality improvement collaborative focused on improving HIV care retention in New Orleans during and following Hurricane Ida
Background Climate-related events, including hurricanes in New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA), are becoming more intense and frequent, presenting challenges to HIV-related health care system facilities, st...
Evaluating the support and associated strain distribution in unilateral obturator with different designs: An experimental and finite element study
This study aimed to evaluate support (the resistance to tissue-ward movement) and strain distribution in unilateral obturators with four designs using Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and Finite Elemen...
Seismic performance analysis of braced steel structures based on vibration experiments and finite element simulation
The study analyzes the seismic performance of spatial steel frame structures by creating a three-dimensional nonlinear finite element model and designing vibration table model experiments. This is don...
How patients experience nurse-doctor collaborative care at specialist clinics: A qualitative study
Introduction Patient experience of interprofessional collaboration in primary care has been well-studied but not in specialist clinics. Our qualitative study aimed to understand patients’ experience o...
Self-care practice and associated factors among hypertensive patients who have follow-ups in public hospitals of Bahir-Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia, a mixed study
Background Hypertension is defined as the sustained elevation of blood pressure to levels greater than 140/90 mmHg. It is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide, accountin...
A Study on the spatial form of traditional villages in jiangnan region of china from the perspective of human thermal comfort: A case study of nanjing, jiangsu province
Traditional Chinese villages embody the ecological wisdom of ancient people to “conform to nature and transform nature”. In the long-term process of natural evolution, the natural environment and huma...
Performance comparison of streptavidin magnetic beads for epcam expressing cancer cell lines for circulating tumor cell (CTC) enrichment in a flow-through immunomagnetic system
Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are important biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring. However, their scarcity limits their utility as current enrichment techniques are hampered by low...
Predictive accuracy of changes in the inferior vena cava diameter for predicting fluid responsiveness in patients with sepsis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Existing guidelines emphasize the importance of initial fluid resuscitation therapy in sepsis management. However, in previous meta-analyses, there have been inconsistencies in differentiat...
Predicting the spread of invasive Imperata cylindrica under climate change: A global risk assessment and future distribution scenarios
Invasive plant species, such as Imperata cylindrica (cogongrass), threaten native ecosystems, natural resources, and lands worldwide. With climate change, the risk of invasions may increase as more fa...
Epidemiological investigation and analysis of the genetic evolution of duck circovirus in China, 2022
Duck circovirus (DuCV) infection is an immunosuppressive disease that affects ducks and causes severe damage to their immune system. To elucidate the epidemiological characteristics of DuCV infection...
Investigation of relationship between occupational exposure to aerosol and sleep problems: A systematic review and meta-analysis
There are various occupational and industrial activities that are associated with the production of suspended particles. Little is known about sleep disturbance caused by exposure to aerosol exposure....
Climacteric women’s perspectives on menopause and hormone therapy: Knowledge gaps, fears, and the role of healthcare advice
Objective This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Brazilian women regarding menopause, related symptoms, and the use of hormone therapy, including in...
Distinct modes of interaction within eIF4F-like complexes and susceptibility to the RocA inhibitor for the Trypanosoma brucei EIF4AI translation initiation factor
Trypanosomatids are parasitic protozoa responsible for major human diseases which are characterized by unique gene expression mechanisms. mRNA translation in these parasites is associated with multipl...
COVIVA: Effect of transcutaneous auricular vagal nerve stimulation on fatigue-syndrome in patients with Long Covid – A placebo-controlled pilot study protocol
Background: Up to 80% of patients who develop coronavirus disease-2019 (Covid-19) infection subsequently experience long covid/post-covid syndrome. The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated th...
The impact of AI feedback on the accuracy of diagnosis, decision switching and trust in radiography
Artificial intelligence decision support systems have been proposed to assist a struggling National Health Service (NHS) workforce in the United Kingdom. Its implementation in UK healthcare systems ha...
A research on cross-age facial recognition technology based on AT-GAN
Currently, predicting a person’s facial appearance many years later based on early facial features remains a core technical challenge. In this paper, we propose a cross-age face prediction framework b...
Examining barriers and facilitators of dental fear treatment adoption: A qualitative study of practicing dentists
Over fifteen percent of the global population experiences dental fear, and although evidence-based treatments exist, adoption of these treatments is almost non-existent. Informed by our prior research...
Retraction: Aeromonas hydrophila flagella glycosylation: Involvement of a lipid carrier
Association of mental health, quality of life, and SARS-CoV-2 infection in individuals in need of care: Results from a multicentre registry study
Objective Investigating the association between mental health, quality of life, and SARS-CoV-2 infection in individuals in need of care compared to independent living individuals. Individuals in need...
Unraveling potential EGFR kinase inhibitors: Computational screening, molecular dynamics insights, and MMPBSA analysis for targeted cancer therapy development
EGFR is critical for tumor angiogenesis and cancer progression, but existing treatments like erlotinib face limitations such as acquired resistance and side effects. To address these issues, this stud...
Barriers, facilitators and potential solutions to implementing Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorder and Schizophrenia (KSADS) screening tool at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Background Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects 5% of adolescents globally. ADHD increases the child’s risk for adverse outcomes, including school failure, juvenile delinquency, sub...
Job motivation and associated factors among health workers providing maternal and child health services in Wolaita Zone public hospitals, Southern Ethiopia; A mixed-method study
Background The quality of services provided to women, and children is significantly impacted by a lack of motivation and a shortage of competent healthcare staff.Low motivation has a negative impact o...
The Sharklogger Network—monitoring Cayman Islands shark populations through an innovative citizen science program
The use of citizen science can be a cost-effective tool in conservation science but mostly relies on the collation of incidental sighting reports. This study describes the design, operation, and findi...