Quality of life in people with syndromic heritable thoracic aortic disease and their relatives: a qualitative interview based study by Gry Velvin, Heidi Johansen, Gunnbjørg Aune, Kerstin Fugl-Meyer, Amy Østertun Geirdal

“…Method A qualitative focus group interview study was conducted of 47 adults (Marfan syndrome (MFS) = 14, Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) = 11, vascular Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS) = 11, relatives = 11). …”
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Evaluation of highway debris flow hazard based on geomorphic evolution theory coupled with material response rate by Na He, Ruze Han, Guisheng Hu, Zhiquan Yang, Linjuan Xu, Filip Gurkalo

“…Abstract Assessments of highway feasibility frequently lack the detailed data and geological information necessary to conduct hazard evaluations of debris flows. This study discusses the processes of debris flow development when regional rainfall meets the critical level required for debris flow initiation. …”
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Antimicrobial effect of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in arresting dentine caries of permanent teeth: A Systematic review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Mamata Hebbal, Albandri Mohammed Alowid, Praveen Jodalli, Shahad Saad Alkait, Ghadeer Ghalab Almutairi, Fatimah Salim Almufarji

“…Materials and Methods A systematic electronic search was conducted using Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, and PubMed databases to identify relevant studies published between January 2010 and September 2022. …”
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Biological characteristics of bream (Abramis brama Linnaeus, 1758) of the Kremenchuk Reservoir as an object of commercial fishery by N. Rudyk-Leuska, O. Buzevych, M. Leuskyi, I. Burjak

“…The total amount of analyzed fishing effort was 3210 net days, of which mass measurements were conducted on 12086 breams and 692 breams were collected for full biological analysis. …”
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Unveiling the biological activities of Heliotropium indicum L. plant extracts: anti-inflammatory activities, GC–MS analysis, and in-silico molecular docking by Mst. Sadia Afroz Shoily, Md. Ekramul Islam, Nur Mohammad Rasel, Shahnaz Parvin, Jaytirmoy Barmon, Aqibul Hasan Aqib, Debendra Nath Roy, Mst. Shahnaj Parvin

“…Fractionations of crude methanol extract (CME) were undertaken in n-hexane (NHF), chloroform (CHF), and ethyl acetate (EAF). GC–MS analysis was conducted using Agilent technologies. All fractions were evaluated for radical scavenging and anti-inflammatory properties in vitro. …”
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Determining Factors and Zootechnical Output of Biosecurity Practices in Fish Farms in the Wouri Division, Cameroon by Fonkwa Georges, Makombu Judith Georgette, Kamdem Alex Henri, Kametieu Djamou Franck, Nack Jacques, Awah-Ndukum Julius, Tomedi Eyango Minette, Tchoumboue Joseph

“…A cross-sectional biosecurity audit was then conducted in 33 fish farms from March to May 2022. …”
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Analysis of oral cancer carcinogens in repeatedly heated cooking oils by Vidhant Krishna Nambiar, Vidya Mudliar, Inosi Salababa

“…Objective: This study was conducted to analyze repeated cooking oils available in Suva, Fiji for harmful levels of genotoxic carcinogens. …”
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The optimal dose of intravenous tranexamic acid for reducing blood loss in spinal surgery: a network meta-analysis by Bo Shi, Wenjuan Xie, Jia Kai, Lijun Li, Lin Sun

“…Methods A systematic search was conducted in the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library database from inception until November 2023. …”
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The Use of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Clinical Practice: A National Survey of Hand Surgeons by Stephanie Choo, MD, Rown Parola, MD, Benjamin Kirby, MD, Daniel A. London, MD

“…Methods: A survey of American Society for Surgeons of the Hand members was conducted in May 2023. Demographic data of respondents, PROMs collected, and implementation and barriers to use were assessed. …”
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Research hotspots and trends in lung cancer STAS: a bibliometric and visualization analysis by Xiuhua Peng, Hupo Bian, Hongxing Zhao, Dan Jia, Mei Li, Wenhui Li, Pengliang Xu

“…PurposeThis study employed the R software bibliometrix and the visualization tools CiteSpace and VOSviewer to conduct a bibliometric analysis of literature on lung cancer spread through air spaces (STAS) published since 2015.MethodsOn September 1, 2024, a computer-based search was performed in the Web of Science (WOS) Core Collection dataset for literature on lung cancer STAS published between January 1, 2015, and August 31, 2024. …”
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Minimal clinical data sets for spine-related musculoskeletal disorders in primary care and outpatient settings: a scoping review protocol by Pierre Côté, Andrea C Tricco, Cesar A Hincapié, Léonie Hofstetter, Jérémie Mikhail, Isabelle Pagé

“…Our objective is to undertake a scoping review aiming to identify and map current literature on minimal clinical data sets for measuring and monitoring health status in patients with spine-related MSK disorders in primary and outpatient healthcare settings.Methods and analysis The 2020 Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews will guide review conduct. The review will consider studies that describe and report on minimal clinical data sets for spine-related MSK disorders designed for primary care and outpatient clinical practice settings. …”
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Using waist circumference as a predictor of hypertension in Manzese, Dar es Salaam: a community-based cross-sectional study, 2023 by Godbless Henry Mfuru, James N. Allan, Agnes Njau, Omary Ubuguyu, Khadija Y. Malima

“…Methods An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in Manzese ward, Dar es Salaam, from August to September 2023. …”
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Disrupted HIV care during COVID-19 pandemic associated with increased disabilities among people living with HIV in Belize by Tracy M. Quetzal, Wei-Cheng Lo, Ya-Wen Chiu, Hung-Yi Chiou

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Western Regional Hospital and Southern Regional Hospital between August and October 2021 among people living with HIV in Belize aged ≥ 21 years and on antiretroviral therapy. …”
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Mieux vaut prévenir que guérir : développement d’une trousse d’outils en santé et sécurité du travail (SST) pour les nouveaux immigrants qui utilisent les services d’établissement... by Agnieszka Kosny, Marni Lifshen, Peter Smith, Ron Saunders, Roland Rhooms

“…Once the toolkit was developed, focus groups were conducted with educators and new immigrant learners from a large settlement organization in Toronto which provided feedback on the tools.In the method and results section, we will discuss the toolkit development process and the focus group results. …”
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients with autoimmune disease: Safety and efficacy by Jiayuan Le, Yuming Sun, Guangtong Deng, Yating Dian, Yanli Xie, Furong Zeng

“…The utilization of immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in cancer immunotherapy frequently leads to the occurrence of immune-related adverse events (irAEs), making it generally not recommended for patients with preexisting autoimmune diseases. Hence, we conducted a meta-analysis on safety and efficacy of ICIs in cancer patients with preexisting autoimmune diseases to provide further insights. …”
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Prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and blood pressure in the early life of children by Xiaodong Chen, Lingling Dong, Lina Yang, Yan Yang, Liyu Yang, Sijia Han

“…This cohort study investigates the association between prenatal exposure to PAHs and blood pressure in children aged 4–6 years. Conducted in Shenyang, China, the study includes 5642 children whose mothers provided urine samples in the third trimester, which were analyzed for PAH metabolites. …”
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The Association between Short-Term PM2.5 Exposure and Long COVID on the Respiratory System by Pornpun Sakunkoo, Chananya Jirapornkul, Naowarat Maneenin, Yuparat Limmongkon, Jetnapis Rayubkul, Kittipong Sornlorm, Rajitra Nawawonganun

“…This Cross-Sectional analytical study was conducted with 694 participants who had recovered from COVID-19 in the northeast of Thailand. …”
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DETERMINE THE POLICY TARGET TO INCREASE INSTITUTIONAL DELIVERY AMONG INDONESIAN FEMALE WORKERS by Isyatun Mardhiyah Syahri, Agung Dwi Laksono, Maya Fitria, Nikmatur Rohmah, Dina Bisara Lolong, Abdulah Saleh Alruwaili

“…Methods: The study analyzed secondary data from the 2023 Indonesian Health Survey. It conducted cross-sectional research on 30,173 female workers. …”
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Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Broiler Chicken Breast Meat Stored Frozen and Thawed Using Various Methods by Anna Augustyńska-Prejsnar, Małgorzata Ormian, Zofia Sokołowicz

“…The sensory evaluation was also conducted. The findings indicate that the duration of storage has effects on the quality of meat stored frozen at −20°C. …”
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Exploring salivary gene expression clusters: A bioinformatics approach for advanced diagnosis and prognosis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by Rajesh Parsanathan, Rishaba Byju, D.S. Prabakaran

“…Materials and methods: A comprehensive keyword search was conducted to extract 74 salivary gland secretion genes from the Human Protein Atlas. …”
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