Factors associated with sedentary behavior among ELSA-Brasil participants: ecological model by Francisco José Gondim Pitanga, Sheila Maria Alvim Matos, Maria da Conceição Almeida, Rosane Härter Griep, Maria Carmem Viana, Enirtes Caetano Prates Melo, Estela Aquino

“…The study comprising a total of 13,765 individuals of both sexes participating in the Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) assessed in the second wave (2012-2014). e SB was measured using questions related to sitting time during the week and weekend. e associated factors were assessed by face-to-face interviews, with blocks of questionnaires and anthropometric measurements. …”
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The use of medicinal plants and herbal medicines for patients in chemotherapy in an oncology center of Ijuí/RS by Gislaine Tisott Dal Molin, Aline Williens Cavinatto, Christiane de Fátima Colet

“…The lack of information and monitoring of users can be a warning to health authorities, to improve the oversight and promote the development of studies focusing on ways of its use and the risks of medicinal plants.…”
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Predicting emergency department admissions using a machine-learning algorithm: a proof of concept with retrospective study by Cyrielle Brossard, Christophe Goetz, Pierre Catoire, Lauriane Cipolat, Christophe Guyeux, Cédric Gil Jardine, Mahuna Akplogan, Laure Abensur Vuillaume

“…Abstract Introduction Overcrowding in emergency departments (ED) is a major public health issue, leading to increased workload and exhaustion for the teams, resulting poor outcomes. …”
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Clinical Holistic Medicine: Avoiding the Freudian Trap of Sexual Transference and Countertransference in Psychodynamic Therapy by Søren Ventegodt, Isack Kandel, Joav Merrick

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Application of Natural Antioxidants as Feed Additives in Aquaculture: A Review by Xiaodan Hu, Wenjing Ma, Disen Zhang, Zikun Tian, Yuanqiang Yang, Yi Huang, Yuhang Hong

“…Oxidative stress, a critical factor affecting the health and productivity of aquatic organisms, arises from the imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and antioxidant defenses. …”
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Thoracic Endometriosis: A Presentation of an Uncommon Disease in a Black African Woman by John Omotola Ogunkoya, Taiwo Olufemi Solaja, Akinwale Folarin Ogunlade, Marion Itohan Ogunmola

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Unveiling the impact of community knowledge in malaria programmes: A scoping review protocol. by Faizul Akmal Abdul Rahim, Mohd Hatta Abdul Mutalip, Ahmad Mohiddin Mohd Ngesom, Mohd Amierul Fikri Mahmud, Norzawati Yoep

“…<h4>Background</h4>Despite significant reductions in recent malaria cases and deaths globally, the persistence of this health concern necessitates a shift from traditional top-down approaches. …”
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Comprehensive experimental study on the impact of size and geometry of 3D-printed devices on solid-phase extraction efficiency and reproducibility by Bartosz Marciniak, Paweł Georgiev, Dagmara Kroll, Szymon Ulenberg, Tomasz Bączek, Mariusz Belka

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Opinions and Practice of US-Based Obstetrician-Gynecologists regarding Vitamin D Screening and Supplementation of Pregnant Women by Sara A. Mohamed, Ayman Al-Hendy, Jay Schulkin, Michael L. Power

“…Opinion regarding supplementation levels and indicators of adequacy were split between the two competing recommendations, suggesting that clinical practice will likely remain variable across physicians, with uncertain public health consequences.…”
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Phenomenological Features of Concentration by A.V. Melnikov, M.G. Yusupov

“…The factors interfering with the manifestation of concentration are lack of motivation for training, physical health, distracting factors (such as noise), poor initiative, forgetfulness, and emotional sufferings.…”
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Effects of Bariatric Surgeries on Fetuin-A, Selenoprotein P, Angiopoietin-Like Protein 6, and Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Concentration by Jakub Poloczek, Wojciech Kazura, Ewa Kwaśnicka, Janusz Gumprecht, Jerzy Jochem, Dominika Stygar

“…Obesity is a civilization disease representing a global health problem. Excessive body weight significantly reduces the quality of life. …”
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Observational Diagnostics: The Building Block of AI-Powered Visual Aid for Dental Practitioners by Ruchika Raj, Ravikumar Rajappa, Vijayalakshmi Murthy, Mahyar Osanlouy, Daniel Lawrence, Mahen Ganhewa, Nicola Cirillo

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Deep learning and explainable AI for classification of potato leaf diseases by Sarah M. Alhammad, Doaa Sami Khafaga, Walaa M. El-hady, Farid M. Samy, Khalid M. Hosny

“…The accurate classification of potato leaf diseases plays a pivotal role in ensuring the health and productivity of crops. This study presents a unified approach for addressing this challenge by leveraging the power of Explainable AI (XAI) and transfer learning within a deep Learning framework. …”
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Clinical Course and Nutritional Management of Propionic and Methylmalonic Acidemias by Amira Mobarak, Heba Dawoud, Hanaa Nofal, Amr Zoair

“…Propionic and methylmalonic acidemias result in multiple health problems including increased risk for neurological and intellectual disabilities. …”
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Detection by Single-Cell RNA Sequencing of Virally Mediated Skin Diseases by Linda Zhou, Thomas H. Leung

“…Combining single-cell RNA-sequencing data with virome detection strategies represents a potentially powerful approach to investigate and elucidate virus-mediated gene regulation in health and disease.…”
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Recurrence of cervical artery dissection: protocol for a systematic review by Dean A Fergusson, Dar Dowlatshahi, Brian Dewar, Michel Shamy, Alexandra Davis, Elizabeth Lounsbury

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Examining a Ripple Effect: Do Spouses’ Behavior Changes Predict Each Other’s Weight Loss? by Anna E. Schierberl Scherr, Kimberly J. McClure Brenchley, Amy A. Gorin

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Assessment of the Nutritional Status and Associated Factors among Adolescent Girls in Preparatory Schools at Al-Kut City by Ammar Abbas Okab, Ahmed Kadhim Jawad

“…Results: In the distribution of body mass index of the study population, the highest percentage was 67.08% of participants with normal weight, followed by underweight 18.46%; the majority 82.8% were fed both types of feeding; the number of meals per day was 2–3 (66.2%); regular exercise answer was no 75.2%; type of exercise was aerobic 39.4%, health, family, and the environment of adolescent girls; most of the answers were yes and high significant correlation between socio-demographic characteristics and nutritional factors of adolescent girls, including their age, family members, father’s occupation, mother’s occupation, and arrangement in the family and show the significant relationship of their economic status. …”
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Occurrence of β-Lactamase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacterial Isolates in Water Sources in Cali City, Colombia by Monica Chavez Vivas, Luz Dary Caicedo, Jorge Enrique Castillo

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Prevalence of Virulence Genes Associated with Diarrheagenic Pathotypes of Escherichia coli Isolates from Water, Sediment, Fish, and Crab in Aby Lagoon, Côte d’Ivoire by Ollo Kambire, Ama Antoinette Adingra, Konan Mathurin Yao, Rose Koffi-Nevry

“…This study revealed the presence of diarrheagenic and nondiarrheagenic E. coli and potential public health risks if fishery products are not appropriately cooked.…”
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