The effect of sarpogrelate compared to aspirin in high- or very-high-risk diabetes for primary prevention by Soo Hyun Kang, Kilyoon Pack, Jung Ho Kim, Youngwoo Jang

“…We analyzed the Korean National Health Insurance data to compare the efficacy and overall bleeding of sarpogrelate, an antiplatelet agent with lower bleeding risk, versus aspirin in high-/very-high-risk diabetic populations without prior ASCVD. …”
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Evaluation of contralateral arterial flow compensation using transcranial Doppler in acute internal carotid artery occlusion and implications for neurological outcome by Yichen Wang, Hong Chang, Peng Bai, Jin Chen

“…Additionally, advanced age, elevated National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Score (NIHSSs) in the Emergency Department, sole extracranial-to-intracranial collateral circulation (EICC), and absence ACoA were independently associated with worse outcomes (all p < 0.05). …”
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The Impact of Herbal Drug Use on Adverse Drug Reaction Profiles of Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy in Zimbabwe by Tinashe Mudzviti, Charles C. Maponga, Star Khoza, Qing Ma, Gene D. Morse

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The factor structure of the International Trauma Questionnaire – Heywood cases in confirmatory factor analysis by Karen-Inge Karstoft, Erik Vindbjerg, Anni B. S. Nielsen, Søren Bo Andersen, Sofie Folke

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Clinical epidemiological characterization of COVID-19 in Cumanayagua. 2021 by Narciso Águila Rodríguez, Lourdes Elena Duany Badell, Sarah Hernández Malpica, Natasha Sánchez Bouza, Yoseline César Carrero, Maidelenyis Santos Santos

“…Variables studied: cases according to months, statistical weeks, age, sex, presence or absence of symptoms, clinical manifestations, source of infection, popular council, health area and deceased.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> The months of August and September predominated with higher positive cases and deaths, more frequent in females, as well as in young adults. …”
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Soft Tissue Stability around Single Implants Inserted to Replace Maxillary Lateral Incisors: A 3D Evaluation by F. G. Mangano, F. Luongo, G. Picciocchi, C. Mortellaro, K. B. Park, C. Mangano

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Aquatic cycling-What do we know? A scoping review on head-out aquatic cycling. by Stefanie Rewald, Ilse Mesters, Antoine F Lenssen, Jens Bansi, Johan Lambeck, Rob A de Bie, Benjamin Waller

“…Therefore, future research should investigate the effects of aquatic cycling interventions, preferably in individuals that are expected to gain health benefits from aquatic cycling. Moreover, this comprehensive outline of available literature could serve as a starting point for systematic reviews or clinical studies on the effects of aquatic cycling on the cardiovascular responses.…”
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Association between coffee and caffeine intake and functional dyspepsia by Glareh Koochakpoor, Asma Salari-Moghaddam, Ammar Hassanzadeh Keshteli, Ahmad Esmaillzadeh, Peyman Adibi

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Psychological counseling and nursing interventions with Traditional Chinese Medicine characteristics for a patient with cluster headache (心理辅导护理联合中医特色疗法治疗丛集性头痛1例的护理体会)... by LIU Caidan (刘才丹), YU Yanlan (余艳兰), ZHOU Yunbo (周运波), LUO Huanwen (罗焕文)

“…Nurses had paid attention to the mental health of the patient and provided psychological care to the patient and family members. …”
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Depression, anxiety, stress, and coping among men with infertility seeking treatment at a tertiary care hospital in South India: A mixed-method study by Mamta Mor, Venkatachalam Jayaseelan, Shivanand Kattimani, Chitra Thyagaraju, NS Kubera, Mahadevan Duraiswamy

“…Overall, the study highlights the need to diagnose and address mental health problems among men with infertility.…”
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Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Validity, and Reliability of the Patient-Rated Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire for Thai Patients by Jananya P. Dhippayom, Piyawat Trevittaya, Andy S. K. Cheng

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Diversity and Species Composition of Midgut Symbiotic Bacteria in Culex quinquefasciatus Mosquitoes in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka by Randi Hathnagoda, Pinidi Gunathilake, Thilini Buddhinee, Pabasara Welgama, Hasini Gunarathna, Harshani Perera, Koshila Ranasinghe

“…The study was conducted in the Gampaha Medical Office of Health (MOH) area of Sri Lanka with the focus of elucidating the microbial diversity within the midgut of Culex quinquefasciatus, a crucial step to support ongoing paratransgenesis efforts. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Related to Antibiotic Use among Adult Population in Urban Slums of Burdwan Municipality, Purba Bardhaman District of West Bengal: A Cross-sectiona... by Sayanti Chingri, Sulagna Das, Sukanya Gupta

“…Introduction: Antibiotic resistance (ABR) poses a considerable challenge to global public health. Appropriate antibiotic usage plays a pivotal role toward preventing emerging ABR. …”
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Comparison of Predictability Using Barrett Universal II and SRK/T Formulas according to Keratometry by Kei Iijima, Kazutaka Kamiya, Yoshihiko Iida, Nobuyuki Shoji

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Effect of oxidizing agents on the treatment of a Colombian lead ore by alternative hydrometallurgical processes by Borda J., Salamanca I.D., Torres R.

“…The metallurgy of lead presents significant environmental and public health challenges due to its toxicity. This is why it has been necessary to develop hydrometallurgical processes as alternatives for obtaining metal with a more sustainable and environmentally safe approach. …”
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Do the Th17 Cells Play a Role in the Pathogenesis of Leptospirosis? by Kanchana Bandara, Chinthika Gunasekara, Manjula Weerasekera, Chamil Marasinghe, Nilantha Ranasinghe, Neluka Fernando

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Open science 2.0: revolutionizing spatiotemporal data sharing and collaboration by Siqin Wang, Xiao Huang, Mengxi Zhang, Shuming Bao, Lingbo Liu, Xiaokang Fu, Ting Zhang, Yongze Song, Peter Kedron, John Wilson, Xinyue Ye, Chaowei Yang, Wendy Guan

“…Co-sponsored by the NSF IUCRC Spatiotemporal Innovation Center, SDL aims to advance applied research in spatiotemporal studies across various domains such as business, environment, health, mobility, and more. The project focuses on developing an open-source infrastructure for data linkage, analysis, and collaboration. …”
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Patients with dengue clinical-epidemiological behavior. Comparative study of two case series by Carlos A. García Gómez, Samuel Sánchez Sánchez, Dagmara Pantoja Fonseca, Osvaldo Rodríguez Morales, Ana Laura Navarro Baldellot, Carlos García Mantecón

“…<p><strong>Background</strong>: The disease caused by the dengue virus constitutes a serious health problem for tropical countries. The last decade has seen the re-emergence of this entity in Cuba, with evident changes in its clinical behavior.…”
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Investigation of CO2 Extract of Portulaca oleracea for Antioxidant Activity from Raw Material Cultivated in Kazakhstan by Meruyert I. Tleubayeva, Raisa M. Abdullabekova, Ubaidilla М. Datkhayev, Margarita Yu. Ishmuratova, Mereke B. Alimzhanova, Kaldanay K. Kozhanova, Aida M. Seitaliyeva, Kairat S. Zhakipbekov, Zhanar B. Iskakova, Elmira A. Serikbayeva, Elena V. Flisyuk

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Assessment of Heavy Metals in Water, Sediment, and Fishes of a Large Tropical Hydroelectric Dam in Sarawak, Malaysia by Siong Fong Sim, Teck Yee Ling, Lee Nyanti, Norliza Gerunsin, Yiew Ee Wong, Liang Ping Kho

“…The concentrations detected in all fish species were within the permissible guideline of 0.5 mg/kg. The health risk assessment suggested that Barbonymus schwanenfeldii, Puntioplites waandersii, Cyclocheilichthys apogon, and Hemibagrus planiceps were characterised by hazard index > 1 implying possible adverse effects. …”
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