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Young Adults Rehabilitation experiences and Needs following Stroke (YARNS): A scoping review of the rehabilitation care experiences and outcomes of young adults post-stroke
Background Stroke is one of the leading disabling conditions in the United Kingdom. While an increasing focus on the rehabilitation care for stroke survivors has been noted, practice guidelines, targe...
On the estimation of inverse-probability-of-censoring weights for the evaluation of survival prediction error
Inverse probability weighting (IPW) is a popular method for making inferences regarding unobserved or unobservable data of a target population based on observed data. This paper considers IPW applied...
GGSYOLOv5: Flame recognition method in complex scenes based on deep learning
The continuous development of the field of artificial intelligence, not only makes people’s lives more convenient but also plays a role in the supervision and protection of people’s lives and property...
Prevalence, outcome and conduct of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation in government hospitals of Nepal
Introduction Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an evidence-based intervention that saves lives. In low- and middle-income countries like Nepal, the occurrence of the problem and its outcome are s...
The mediating role of workplace milieu resources on the relationship between emotional intelligence and burnout among leaders in social care
Background This study investigated the connection between emotional intelligence and burnout through the mediating role of workplace milieu resources (a sense of community and mutual trust between emp...
Response of tef (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter) yield to nutrient management under rainy and irrigation production systems in northwestern Amhara, Ethiopia
Crops respond differently to soil nutrients because of climate, soil, and management. This study aimed to determine the most important nutrients for tef production. The experiment was conducted over t...
DArTseq-based silicoDArT and SNP markers reveal the genetic diversity and population structure of Kenyan cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) landraces
Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) is an important tree grown worldwide for its edible fruits, nuts and other products of industrial applications. The ecologically sensitive cashew-growing region in c...
Assessment of phytochemical screening, antibacterial, analgesic, and antipyretic potentials of Litsea glutinosa (L.) leaves extracts in a mice model
Background Litsea glutinosa (LG) leaves have been traditionally used in ethnomedicine for the treatment of various ailments, including pain, fever, and microbial infections. This study aims to scienti...
The drivers of mental health service utilisation among public primary healthcare workers in Negeri Sembilan
Background Public primary healthcare workers (HCWs) face various psychosocial risks at workplace that can impact their mental health. However, little is known about their mental health service utilisa...
Patterns of diversity in biomedical coauthorships: An analysis across authors’ ethnicity, gender, age, and expertise
Multiple studies have linked diversity in scientific collaborations to innovative and impactful research. Here, we explore how different diversity indices—ethnicity, gender, academic age, and topical...
Effects of age and circadian rhythm on vital parameters and erythrocyte osmotic fragility of donkeys during seasonal changes
This study investigates the effects of seasonal variations on the erythrocyte osmotic fragility and vital parameters of donkeys Equus africanus asinus at the National Animal Production Research Instit...
Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and its associated factors among adults in East African countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most significant public health problems. Globally, one in ten adults has diabetes, and it results in macro- or microvascular complications, such as di...
Urine tenofovir adherence testing: Perspectives of recently diagnosed South African adolescents and young adults with HIV accessing care via mobile HIV clinics
Background Adolescents and young adults (AYA) living with HIV face several challenges to engaging in HIV care, which can impact adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Point-of-care (POC) diagnosti...
Navigating vaccination in pregnancy: Qualitative study in 21 ethnically diverse pregnant women
Background Vaccination during pregnancy is crucial for safeguarding maternal and neonatal health, but vaccination rates remain suboptimal, especially in women from Black and Asian ethnic minorities. W...
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic indicator in COVID-19: Evidence from a northern tanzanian cohort
Background COVID-19 caused a profound global impact, resulting in significant cases and deaths. The progression of COVID-19 clinical manifestations is influenced by a dysregulated...
Impact of re-operation on progression-free survival in patients with recurrent GBM: Experience in a tertiary referral center
Background Reoperation for patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a highly debated topic within the medical community. GBM is known for its aggressive nature and poor prognosis, with...
Allelopathic and auto-toxic effects of aqueous extracts of Codonopsis pilosula root secretions
Water-soluble constituents in the root exudates of C. pilosula exhibit both allelopathic and auto-toxic properties, which substantially impede its growth. To mitigate the constraints associated with t...
A prospective model of the potential clinical and economic impact of cervical cancer screening supported by a mobile phone app
Introduction Cervical cancer is a preventable and highly curable disease when detected early and adequately treated, yet it remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in women in Kenya due to l...
Comparative performance of disability measures
Researchers and federal agencies are currently discussing the best way to measure disability in US federal surveys. One idea being discussed is expanding/supplementing the question sets commonly used...
Early detection of anxiety symptoms in Autism Spectrum Disorder: An exploratory study in a Spanish sample of 3–6 year old children
Current research often overlooks anxiety symptoms in preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), focusing on older children. This study examines anxiety symptomatology primarily in young childre...
Impact of digital breast tomosynthesis on screening performance and interval cancer rates compared to digital mammography: A meta-analysis
Background The performance of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) alone, digital mammography (DM) plus DBT, and synthesized mammography (SM) plus DBT, in comparison to DM in breast cancer screening, re...
Automated recognition and segmentation of lung cancer cytological images based on deep learning
Compared with histological examination of lung cancer, cytology is less invasive and provides better preservation of complete morphology and detail. However, traditional cytological diagnosis requires...
The prevalence of chronic kidney disease in people with severe mental illness: A systematic review protocol
Background People with severe mental illness (SMI) are more likely to develop long-term physical health conditions, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, compared t...
Late initiation of antenatal care visit amid implementation of new antenatal care model in Sub-Saharan African countries: A multilevel analysis of multination population survey data
Introduction Although late initiation of antenatal care has been linked with adverse pregnancy outcomes, a significant number of pregnant women in resource-limited regions are seeking this care late....
Distinguishing classes of neuroactive drugs based on computational physicochemical properties and experimental phenotypic profiling in planarians
Mental illnesses put a tremendous burden on afflicted individuals and society. Identification of novel drugs to treat such conditions is intrinsically challenging due to the complexity of neuropsychia...