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A comprehensive guide to study the agreement and reliability of multi-observer ordinal data

BMC Medical Research Methodology
Background A recent systematic review revealed issues in regard to performing and reporting agreement and reliability studies for ordinal scales, especially in the presence of more than two observers.
Sophie Vanbelle, Christina Hernandez Engelhart, Ellen Blix   +2 more
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Impact of Japan's 2024 Physician Work‐Style Reform on Pediatric Hematology–Oncology: Educational Implications in a 2‐Year Survey

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Japan's 2024 physician work‐style reform introduced legally binding limits on physicians’ working hours, but its impact on education and workforce sustainability in pediatric hematology–oncology (PHO) remains unclear. Procedure We conducted a repeated cross‐sectional study with structured quantitative items and free‐text responses ...
Kiyohiko Kaizu, Masaharu Akiyama, Toshikazu Itabashi, Jun Hayakawa, Takahiro Kikuchi, Ryohei Fukunaga, Katsuyoshi Koh, Takahiro Ueda   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Improved Design Guideline for Dyslexia-Friendly Applications Based on Eye-Tracking Data

Journal of ICT
Addressing dyslexia through digital product design presents distinct challenges and necessitates the development of tailored strategies or guidelines to facilitate children in reading accurately and efficiently.
Husniza Husni, Nurul Ida Syaheera Mohd Nasri, Mohamed Ali Saip   +2 more
doaj  

Comparative analysis of OECD guideline data and Tox21 assays to improve reproductive and developmental toxicity prediction

Scientific Reports
Reproductive and developmental toxicities pose major challenges in chemical safety evaluation because adverse effects can span generations. Conventional in vivo OECD Test Guideline (TG) assays provide robust hazard characterization but require large ...
Hee Jung Kwon, Hyomin Lee, Sunyi Lee, Woori Ko, Shin Jea Yun, Yoshihiro Uesawa, Joohee Jung   +6 more
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Guidelines on sperm DNA fragmentation testing [PDF]

Translational Andrology and Urology, 2017
Male factor subfertility is present in more than 50% of the couples treated with assisted reproductive techniques. Routine semen analysis provides information on semen volume as well as sperm concentration, motility, and morphology. Standardized methods have been published by the World Health Organization (WHO) (1).
openaire   +2 more sources

Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Effectiveness of Resistance Intradialytic Exercise Compared to Aerobic Intradialytic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Daniel da Costa Torres, Ian Setubal Reis Chaves, Jonas do Carmo Paschoalin, Braúlio Lima Nascimento, Luciana Dias Chiavegato   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Potential impact of blood cholesterol guidelines on statin treatment in the U.S. population using interrupted time series analysis

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Background The 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline was a paradigm shift in lipid management and identified the four statin-benefit groups. Many have studied the guideline’s potential impact, but few have investigated its potential long-term impact on MACE ...
Pui Ying Yew, Matt Loth, Terrence J. Adam, Julian Wolfson, Yue Liang, Peter J. Tonellato, Chih-Lin Chi   +6 more
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Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Rasheed A. Balogun   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
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