Predicting demand for long-term care using Japanese healthcare insurance claims data by Jumpei Sato, Naohiro Mitsutake, Masaru Kitsuregawa, Tomoki Ishikawa, Kazuo Goda

“…Methods: This paper presents our novel study for developing an effective model to predict individual-level future long-term care demand using previous healthcare insurance claims data. …”
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Innovative COVID-19 point-of-care diagnostics suitable for tuberculosis diagnosis: a scoping review protocol by Claudia M Denkinger, Adithya Cattamanchi, Seda Yerlikaya, Lydia Marie-Luise Holtgrewe, Tobias Broger, Chris Isaacs, Payam Nahid

“…POC antigen or molecular tests developed for SARS-CoV-2 detection that meet the eligibility criteria will be included in the review. …”
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Effect of vitamin D3-fortified fruit juice supplementation of 4000 IU daily on the recovery of iron status in childbearing-aged women with marginally low iron stores: protocol for... by Ahmad Fuzi, Salma Faeza, Loh, Su Peng, Zalbahar @ Zabaha, Nurzalinda, Ab. Manan, Norhafizah, Mohamad Alwi, Muhammad Najib

“…Discussion : Vitamin D supplementation in food fortification as a novel iron absorption enhancer might be a future and relevant alternative management of iron deficiency as opposed to the oral iron therapy that has poor adherence.…”

Digitally excluded: Inequalities in the access and use of online learning technologies in Scottish secondary schools. by Morag Treanor, Patricio Troncoso

“… Objectives Our overall aim is to analyse the patterns and impacts of inequalities in the access to and use of digital learning technologies in Scottish secondary schools, especially for young people experiencing socio-economic inequalities. Approach Using a novel dataset arising from the Scholar online learning platform (https://scholar.hw.ac.uk/), which (between June 2020 and June 2021) recorded usage data for c.133,000 students in 339 (95%) publicly-funded Scottish secondary schools, registered for Scottish Qualifications Agency exams: National 5 (age 15/16); Highers (age 16/17) and Advanced Highers (age 17/18). …”
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Effect of vitamin D3-fortified fruit juice supplementation of 4000 IU daily on the recovery of iron status in childbearing-aged women with marginally low iron stores: Protocol for... by Salma Faeza Ahmad Fuzi, Loh Su Peng, Nurzalinda Zabaha Zalbahar, Norhafizah Ab Manan, Muhammad Najib Mohamad Alwi

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>Vitamin D supplementation in food fortification as a novel iron absorption enhancer might be a future and relevant alternative management of iron deficiency as opposed to the oral iron therapy that has poor adherence.…”
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A protocol for a systematic review for perioperative pregabalin use by Eipe Naveen, Penning John, Ansari Mohammed, Yazdi Fatemeh, Ahmadzai Nadera

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Perioperative pain management has recently been revolutionized with the recognition of novel mechanisms and introduction of newer drugs. …”
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Locking solutions for prevention of central venous access device complications in the adult critical care population: A systematic review. by Marlena Ornowska, Joshua Smithman, Steven Reynolds

“…<h4>Future directions</h4>Future research should include investigations and use of novel locking fluids with more effective properties against complications. …”
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The relationship between school climate and students' non-cognitive skills: A systematic literature review by Siti Nadya Zynuddin, Husaina Banu Kenayathulla, Bambang Sumintono

“…This systematic literature review contributes a novel framework and an in-depth understanding of the relationship between school climate and students' non-cognitive skills. …”
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Characterization of disease course and remission in early seropositive rheumatoid arthritis: results from the TACERA longitudinal cohort study

“…We hypothesise that biological markers collected early in disease course (within 6 months) may help patient management and better targeting of existing and novel therapies.…”
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Inland Water Level Monitoring from Satellite Observations: A Scoping Review of Current Advances and Future Opportunities by Stylianos Kossieris, Valantis Tsiakos, Georgios Tsimiklis, Angelos Amditis

“…Furthermore, publications including radar altimetry missions were charted based on the retracking algorithms, presenting the novel and improved methods of the last five years. …”
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Acceptance and Effect of Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Discharge From Hospital in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Open-label, Prospective, Controlled Study by Barbara Depczynski, Ann Poynten

“…Of 101 potential participants who fulfilled eligibility criteria, 19 provided consent and were enrolled. …”
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications on Obesity and Hypertension by Yanuan Ben Olina, Suparman Suparman, Budi Santosa, Satriya Pranata

“…Step 1 (identification), step 2 (screening), step 3 (study eligibility) and the final sample (included) in phase 4 were all documented. …”
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Feasibility of a breath robot intervention to reduce sleep problems in posttraumatic stress disorder: protocol for a randomized controlled study by Annett Lotzin, Isabelle Laskowsky

“…Additional feasibility outcomes include eligibility rate, recruitment speed, uptake, retention, treatment adherence, and dropout. …”
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Digital technologies and data-driven delay management process for construction projects by Kambiz Radman, Mostafa Babaeian Jelodar, Ruggiero Lovreglio, Eghbal Ghazizadeh, Suzanne Wilkinson

“…This research uses a four-step systematic literature review involving identification, screening, extortion-eligibility check, and selection-inclusion. Furthermore, it is followed up by a thematic content analysis on using new technologies to mitigate delays in construction projects. …”
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Social connection measures for older adults living in long-term care homes: a systematic review protocol by Madalena P. Liougas, Andrew Sommerlad, Hannah M. O’Rourke, Katherine S. McGilton, Jennifer Bethell

“…Discussion Our findings will inform the social connection in long-term care home residents (SONNET) study’s development of a novel, person-centered measure for social connection in LTC home settings. …”
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Pulsed radiofrequency treatment of the dorsal root ganglion in patients with chronic neuropathic pain: A narrative review by Sarah Waicus, Nishaant Bhambra

“…Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) on the dorsal root ganglia (DRGs) is a novel treatment that has shown clinical efficacy in pain relief, however, its mechanism remains unknown. …”
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Integrating patient values and preferences in healthcare: a systematic review of qualitative evidence by Anne-Marie Boylan, Carl Heneghan, Michael Tringale, Genia Stephen

“…Themes in this review provide a novel framework for understanding and addressing values integration in clinical care and provide useful insights for policymakers, educators and practitioners.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020166002.…”
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Characteristics and Outcomes of Clinical Trials on Gene Therapy in Noncongenital Cardiovascular Diseases: Cross-sectional Study of Three Clinical Trial Registries by Witold Pinczak, Sylwia Trzcińska, Mikołaj Kamiński

“…Gene therapies (GTs) may become a novel therapeutic option for cardiovascular diseases. …”
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Pedagogical Approaches and Learning Activities, Content, and Resources Used in the Design of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in the Health Sciences: Protocol for a Scoping Revi... by Øystein Røynesdal, Jeanette H Magnus, Anne Moen

“… BackgroundDeveloping online, widely accessible educational courses, such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), offer novel opportunities to advancing academic research and the educational system in resource-constrained countries. …”
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OCT and OCTA in dysthyroid optic neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Qing Shao, Nan Yang, Hui Zhu, Junxin Ma

“…The quantitative calculation was performed using Review Manager V.5.3.Results Twelve studies met the eligibility criteria and were included. DON group presented lower macular ganglion cell complex in the overall, superior and inferior hemifields compared with the non-DON group. …”
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