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Enhanced prediction of thrombotic events in hospitalized COVID-19 patients with soluble thrombomodulin
We aimed to determine the predictive accuracy of elevated soluble thrombomodulin (sTM) and angiopoietin-2 (Ang2) for thrombotic events (TE) in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. We conducted a nested cas...
Pilot implementation outcomes of a community-based tele- practice model for identification and rehabilitation of children with hearing loss within a public-health system of a Rural District in Southern India
Background The current study is an effort to evaluate pilot outcomes of a comprehensive tele-practice model for identification and rehabilitation of hearing loss among children below six years of age,...
Gallstones as a predictor of elevated cardiovascular disease risk: A meta-analysis and meta-regression of over 7.4 million participants
Introduction Gallstone disease (GD) is a prevalent condition frequently encountered in surgical units worldwide. The objective of this comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis study was to e...
Innovative liposomal coumarin: A promising solution for enhancing soft white cheese quality
Background Coumarin is a natural bioactive compound found in many plants and acquires antibacterial, antioxidant and anticoagulant activities. The antibacterial activity of coumarin has never been tes...
Correction: A scoping review to examine health care professionals’ experiences as family caregivers
Perspectives of health workers on malaria case referral among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Savelugu Municipality, Ghana: A qualitative descriptive study
Background Malaria remains endemic in Africa, with pregnant women exposed to the dangers of complications, which require emergency referral for lifesaving interventions. This study explored the perspe...
Smart IoT-driven precision agriculture: Land mapping, crop prediction, and irrigation system
As the world population is increasing day by day, so is the need for more advanced automated precision agriculture to meet the increasing demands for food while decreasing labor work and saving water...
Sarcopenic obesity in predialysis chronic kidney disease: Muscle strength is a predictor of mortality and disease progression in a six-year prospective cohort
Introduction Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a poorly defined physiological condition that is associated with increased morbimortality in the general population. The prevalence of SO has increased, making...
Predictors of internalised stigma among people with mental illness attending a psychiatry outpatient clinic in Ethiopia: Institution based cross sectional study
Background Despite initiatives to increase access to mental health care and improve the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness, there is limited information on internalized stigma...
Sexual dimorphism does not translate into foraging or trophic niche partitioning in Peruvian boobies (Sula variegata)
Intraspecific competition can lead to sexual segregation of diets or foraging behaviors in seabirds, and in some species the resulting niche partitioning is facilitated by sexual dimorphism. However,...
Parents’ work–family conflict and parent‒child relationship: The mediating role of parenting burnout and the moderating role of self-compassion
In today’s fast-paced society, balancing work and family has become a key challenge affecting individual well-being, particularly for working parents. The conflict between these roles not only impacts...
Revisiting the determinants of CO2 emissions: The role of higher education under the extended STIRPAT model
This study directly aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), i.e., SDG-13 and SDG-4. Carbon emissions (CO2e) are primarily addressed under SDG-13: Climate Action, which aims to combat climate...
Individual participant data network meta-analysis of psychosocial interventions for survivors of intimate partner violence: Study protocol
Many systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been conducted in the field of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and the evidence shows small to moderate effect sizes in improving mental health outcomes....
Comparative analysis of translatomics and transcriptomics in the longissimus dorsi muscle of Luchuan and Duroc pigs
IMF (Intramuscular fat) content is a crucial indicator of meat quality in the livestock industry. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying IMF deposition remain unclear in pigs. In this study, we...
Predicting dietary management intention of patients with chronic kidney disease using protection motivation theory
Background Psychological determinants underlying the dietary management intention (DMI) of Chinese patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are not well understood. This hinders the development of...
A Swedish genome-wide haplotype association analysis identifies novel candidate loci associated with endometrial cancer risk
Genome-wide association studies [GWAS] have identified a limited number of endometrial cancer risk loci by analyzing single nucleotide polymorphisms [SNPs]. We hypothesized that analyzing haplotypes r...
Retraction: Design and development of human resource management computer system for enterprise employees
The association between oral health and risk behaviours of university students
Background Young adults are exposed to a variety of risk-related behaviours such as alcohol, smoking, and changes in dietary habits, which may result in unknown outcomes in their oral health. There is...
Single image de-raining by multi-scale Fourier Transform network
Removing rain streaks from a single image presents a significant challenge due to the spatial variability of the streaks within the rainy image. While data-driven rain removal algorithms have shown pr...
Biochar enhances seed germination and crop early growth for sustainable agriculture in Bangladesh
Biochar (BC) application to low-fertility soils enhances crop yield, soil quality, and sustainable agricultural production. Although many studies have explored the effects of biochar on tropical crops...
The efficacy and safety of acetazolamide in chronic mountain sickness: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
Objective The impact of acetazolamide (ACZ) in chronic mountain sickness (CMS) has not been fully assessed. The purpose of this systematic review is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acetazo...
RETRACTED: Fischer’s ratio and DNA damage in hypoxemia-induced brain injury in rat model: prophylactic role of quercetin and mexamine supplementation
Hypoxemia brain injuries arise when the brain’s oxygen supply is restricted. Brain cells gradually die and become impaired as a result of the restricted oxygen flow a diversity of signaling pathways a...
Boosting recovery before surgery: The impact of prehabilitation on upper gastrointestinal cancer patients – A quantitative comparative analysis
Background Emerging research presents divergent perspectives on the efficacy of prehabilitation for patients scheduled for surgery due to upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, capturing the attention...
Enhancement of standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index predictions by machine learning based on regression and soft computing for Iran’s arid and hyper–arid region
Drought is a climate risk that affects access to safe water, crop development, ecological stability, and food production. Therefore, developing drought prediction methods can lead to better management...
Effects of occupational therapy synchronized with dual transcranial direct current stimulation on upper limb function and electroencephalography power in subacute stroke patients: A randomized, double-blind, controlled study
Background Occupational therapy (OT) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) are both important methods for promoting the recovery after stroke. There are limited researches that simultaneo...