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Improved KNN algorithms of spherical regions based on clustering and region division

Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2022
The KNN classification algorithm is one of the most commonly used algorithm in the AI field. This paper proposes two improved algorithms, namely KNNTS, and KNNTS-PK+.
Haiyan Wang, Peidi Xu, Jinghua Zhao
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A comparison of machine learning algorithms and traditional regression-based statistical modeling for predicting hypertension incidence in a Canadian population

Scientific Reports, 2023
Risk prediction models are frequently used to identify individuals at risk of developing hypertension. This study evaluates different machine learning algorithms and compares their predictive performance with the conventional Cox proportional hazards (PH)
Mohammad Ziaul Islam Chowdhury, Alexander A. Leung, Robin L. Walker, Khokan C. Sikdar, Maeve O’Beirne, Hude Quan, Tanvir C. Turin   +6 more
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Development and validation of a hypertension risk prediction model and construction of a risk score in a Canadian population

Scientific Reports, 2022
Identifying high-risk individuals for targeted intervention may prevent or delay hypertension onset. We developed a hypertension risk prediction model and subsequent risk sore among the Canadian population using measures readily available in a primary ...
Mohammad Ziaul Islam Chowdhury, Alexander A. Leung, Khokan C. Sikdar, Maeve O’Beirne, Hude Quan, Tanvir C. Turin   +5 more
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Controlled trial of the impact of a BC adult mental health practice support program (AMHPSP) on primary health care professionals’ management of depression

BMC Family Practice, 2018
Background Depression affects over 400 million people globally. The majority are seen in primary care. Barriers in providing adequate care are not solely related to physicians’ knowledge/skills deficits, but also time constraints, lack of confidence ...
Bianca Lauria-Horner, Tara Beaulieu, Stephanie Knaak, Rivian Weinerman, Helen Campbell, Scott Patten   +5 more
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Association of Herd Size with Stillbirth and Dystocia Rates in Japanese Black Cattle

Animals, 2022
The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of herd size on stillbirth and dystocia rates; the relationships between herd size, calving season, parity, and gestation length in Japanese Black cattle were also explored.
Moe Misaka, Mizuho Uematsu, Go Kitahara, Takeshi Osawa, Yosuke Sasaki   +4 more
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Aging, Nutritional Status and Health [PDF]

Healthcare, 2015
The older population is increasing worldwide and in many countries older people will outnumber younger people in the near future. This projected growth in the older population has the potential to place significant burdens on healthcare and support services.
Leslie, Wilma, Hankey, Catherine
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Vitamin A supplementation and nutritional status among children 6–36 months in Northern Ghana

Academia Nutrition and Dietetics
Background: Vitamin A deficiency impairs immune function, growth, and child survival. We investigated the association between Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) intake and nutritional status among children aged 6–36 months and identified ...
Esmond W. Nonterah, Aaron K. Christian, Paul Welaga, Samuel T. Chatio, Maxwell A. Dalaba, Abraham R. Oduro, Ayaga A. Bawah, Engelbert A. Nonterah   +7 more
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How healthy is our primary health care workforce? A cross-sectional study

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020
Context: Progress of any nation depends on the health status of the population. A nation's health directly and indirectly depends on the quality of health-care facilities and how healthy the health care workforce is in that country. To achieve the health
Binod K Behera, Vikas Bhatia, Prajna P Giri, Manish Taywade   +3 more
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The Epidemiological Situation of the Managed Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Colonies in the Italian Region Emilia-Romagna

Veterinary Sciences, 2022
The recent decades witnessed the collapse of honey bee colonies at a global level. The major drivers of this collapse include both individual and synergic pathogen actions, threatening the colonies’ survival.
Giovanni Cilia, Elena Tafi, Laura Zavatta, Valeria Caringi, Antonio Nanetti   +4 more
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TFSNet: A Time–Frequency Synergy Network Based on EEG Signals for Autism Spectrum Disorder Classification

Brain Sciences
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) seriously affects social, communication, and behavioral functions, and early accurate diagnosis is crucial to improve the prognosis of patients.
Lijuan Shi, Lintao Ma, Jian Zhao, Zhejun Kuang, Sifan Wang, Han Yang, Haiyan Wang, Qiulei Han, Lei Sun   +8 more
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