Dental and oral health assessments in the German National Cohort (NAKO) by Stefanie Samietz, Katrin Borof, Katrin Hertrampf, Ghazal Aarabi, Antonio Ciardo, Hannah Finke, Daniel Hagenfeld, Jan Kühnisch, Maurice Rütters, Sebastian-Edgar Baumeister, Stefan Lars Reckelkamm, Ti-Sun Kim, Thomas Kocher, Wolfgang Ahrens, Hermann Brenner, Carina Emmel, Beate Fischer, Amand Führer, Karin Halina Greiser, Jasmin Grischke, Kathrin Günther, Volker Harth, Stefanie Jaskulski, André Karch, Thomas Keil, Yvonne Kemmling, Alexander Kluttig, Lilian Krist, Oliver Kuss, Michael Leitzmann, Claudia Meinke-Franze, Karin B. Michels, Nadia Obi, Anette Peters, Nicole Pischon, Tobias Pischon, Sabine Schipf, Börge Schmidt, Henning Teismann, Stefan Rupf, Birte Holtfreter

“…This extended program was carried out in a subgroup of 20,828 participants, including collection of detailed information on the dental and prosthetic status as well as on periodontal, cariological and functional aspects. …”
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The Explo’Santé mixed methods protocol: an interventional research school health promotion project in France by Matteo Olivo, Adeline Darlington-Bernard, Corélie Salque, Laurie Fraticelli, Emmanuel Ricard, Florence Carrouel, Emily Darlington

“…Discussion Explo’Santé was designed to contribute to school-based health promotion strategies, by including key players, promoting partnerships, targeting multiple levels of impact and effect, and to ensure every step is research-based and informed. Finally, this study aims to identify the elements which would enable Explo’Santé to become a model in France and internationally.…”
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Prevalence and genetic characterization of viral gastroenteritis in hospitalized children aged <5 years in Yunnan Province, China, 2020–2022 by Nan Li, Enfa Qiao, Zhaojun Duan, Lili Li, Lili Jiang, Jianping Cun, Xiaofang Zhou, Zhi Chao Wang, Yongming Zhou, Yihui Cao

“…BackgroundRotavirus (RV), norovirus (NoV), human enteric adenovirus (HAdV), human astrovirus (HAstV), and sapovirus (SaV) are important viral causes of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in children. However, limited information is available regarding AGE in Yunnan, Southwest China.MethodsTo investigate the prevalence of group A rotavirus (RVA), norovirus genogroups I (GI) and II (GII), and HAdV, HAstV, and SaV in children aged &lt;5 years hospitalized with AGE between 2020 and 2022.ResultsStool samples were collected from 612 children hospitalized with AGE. …”
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Digital health data security practices among health professionals in low-resource settings: cross-sectional study in Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Ayenew Sisay Gebeyew, Wondwossen Zemene, Binyam Chaklu Tilahun, Nebyu Demeke Mengestie, Berhanu Fikade Endehabtu, Zegeye Regasa Wordofa, Mitiku Kassaw Takillo, Gedefaw Belete Ashagrie, Melaku Molla Sisay

“…For the qualitative study, key informant interviews were used and analyzed using thematic analysis approach via open-code software. …”
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Environmental exposures associated with atopy in a rural community in Gwanda district, Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional study by Vuyelwa Ndlovu, Vuyelwa Ndlovu, Moses Chimbari, Pisirai Ndarukwa, Pisirai Ndarukwa, Elopy Sibanda, Elopy Sibanda

“…In this study, we sought to identify the most influential environmental and lifestyle factors that may explain the observed atopy in a rural community in Zimbabwe.MethodsUsing a cross-sectional study, information on a wide array of environmental and lifestyle exposures was self-reported by a sample of participants (children aged &lt;18 years and adults aged ≥18 years) in the Gwanda district, Zimbabwe. …”
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Effect of Medication Management at Home via Pharmacist-Led Home Televisits: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial by Sheikh Rubana Hossain, Akanksha N Samant, Briana C Balsamo, Chelsea E Hawley, Michael C Zanchelli, Carolyn Zhu, Maria D Venegas, Marina Robertson, Megan B McCullough, Judith L Beizer, Kenneth S Boockvar, Albert L Siu, Lauren R Moo, William W Hung

“…The pilot phase of the study was completed December 2021 with 20 veterans and was primarily informed by the Steinman model of the prescribing process adapted to include system- and provider-level factors. …”
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Good soil management can reduce dietary zinc deficiency in Zimbabwe by Muneta G. Manzeke-Kangara, Edward J. M. Joy, Florence Mtambanengwe, Prosper Chopera, Michael J. Watts, Martin R. Broadley, Paul Mapfumo

“…Methods An ex-ante approach was used, informed by published evidence from studies in three contrasting smallholder production systems in Zimbabwe. …”
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Association of Depression/Anxiety Symptoms with Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Literature in China by Fushui Liu, Ting Fang, Fanyuan Zhou, Meimei Zhao, Mei Chen, Jianyu You, Yuli Jin, Jinmei Xie, Zhongyong Liu

“…Chinese literature databases such as the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP Information (VIP), Chinese Biomedicine (CBM), and Wanfang Data (WANFANG) were scientifically searched for reports published until February 5, 2018. …”
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The anti-circumsporozoite antibody response to repeated, seasonal booster doses of the malaria vaccine RTS,S/AS01E by M. Sanni Ali, Lisa Stockdale, Issaka Sagara, Issaka Zongo, Rakiswendé Serge Yerbanga, Almahamoudou Mahamar, Frédéric Nikièma, Amadou Tapily, Frédéric Sompougdou, Modibo Diarra, Duncan Bellamy, Samuel Provstgaard-Morys, Charles Zoungrana, Djibrilla Issiaka, Alassane Haro, Koualy Sanogo, Abdoul Aziz Sienou, Mahamadou Kaya, Seydou Traore, Oumar M. Dicko, Youssouf Kone, Hama Yalcouye, Ismaila Thera, Kalifa Diarra, Paul Snell, Opokua Ofori-Anyinam, Chris Ockenhouse, Cynthia Lee, Katie Ewer, Halidou Tinto, Abdoulaye Djimde, Jean-Bosco Ouedraogo, Alassane Dicko, Daniel Chandramohan, Brian Greenwood

“…However, there is little information about the immune response to repeated booster doses of RTS,S/AS01E. …”
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Preliminary study assessing the long-term surgical outcomes of TBX6-associated congenital scoliosis (TACS) patients using the propensity score matching method: exploring the clinic... by Guanfeng Lin, Yang Yang, Zefu Chen, Sen Zhao, Yuchen Niu, You Du, Yiwei Zhao, Shengru Wang, Nan Wu, Jianguo Zhang

“…We evaluated and compared the coronal and sagittal radiographic parameters before surgery, immediately after surgery, and at the final follow-up. Surgical information, including surgical method, fusion segment, blood loss and complications, was also compared and analyzed. …”
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Four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging for noninvasive diagnosis of clinically significant portal hypertension and high-risk gastroesophageal varices in patients with cir... by Jiachen Ji, Yi Xiang, Jinghui Dong, Hanyu Jiang, Tianyi Xia, Yunduo Li, Mengmeng Zhang, Changchun Liu, Xijun Gong, Bo Jin, Wen Shen, Gangfeng Zhu, Jianming Cai, Rui Li, Xiaolong Qi

“…Four-dimensional (4D) flow magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides comprehensive flow information and is a promising alternative. This study evaluated the efficacy of 4D flow MRI as a noninvasive method for diagnosing CSPH and high-risk varices in patients with liver cirrhosis. …”
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Cost-utility and cost–benefit analysis of a multi-component intervention (NEXpro) for neck-related symptoms in Swiss office workers by Beatrice Brunner, Andrea Martina Aegerter, Venerina Johnston, Thomas Volken, Manja Deforth, Gisela Sjøgaard, Achim Elfering, Markus Melloh, the NEXpro Collaboration Group

“…The 12-week multi-component intervention consisted of neck exercises, health promotion information workshops, and workplace ergonomics sessions. …”
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Deep learning-based algorithm for classifying high-resolution computed tomography features in coal workers’ pneumoconiosis by Hantian Dong, Biaokai Zhu, Xiaomei Kong, Xuesen Su, Ting Liu, Xinri Zhang

“…This successful application of a deep learning-data augmentation algorithm can help clinical radiologists by providing reliable diagnostic information for classification. Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR2100050379. …”
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The impact of implementing and sustaining the international guidelines for skin-to-skin contact in the first hour after birth in Uganda by Kajsa Brimdyr, Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda, Anna Blair, Kristin Svensson, Mike Kagawa, Melissa Reyes, Louise Racine Bastarache, Livingstone Kamoga, Edwin Kigozi, Karin Cadwell

“…Interactive Analysis Labs allowed key informants to provide reflection on barriers and solutions. …”
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Quality of life and its influencing factors in patients with gynecologic tumor (妇科肿瘤患者生存质量现状及影响因素调查研究) by CHEN Fan (陈帆), GUO Xiujing (郭秀静), CHEN Jing (陈静)

“…Methods Patients with gynecologic malignant tumor in a grade-A hospital in Sichuan province were selected as the research objects. The general information questionnaire, EORTC Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-30), Chinese version of the European Organization for Research and Treatment for Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-spiritual Well-being (EORTCQLQ-SWB32) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale(HAD) were used in the survey. …”
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Long-term impact of different prevalent cropping systems on soil physico-chemical characteristics under subtropical climate conditions of Punjab, Pakistan by Fahad Ali Fayyaz, Irfan Aziz, Muhammad Ansar, Muhammad Akmal, Saud Alamri, Alanoud T. Alfagham, Renata Gamrat, Abdul Qayyum

“…Abstract Lack of site-specific nutrients information for different cropping systems has been a major challenge in addressing declining soil fertility levels and enhance crop productivity in Punjab, Pakistan. …”
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Attitudes toward scale-up of an Intensive Combination Approach to Rollback the Epidemic in Nigerian adolescents (iCARE) intervention for youth in Nigeria: results of a mixed method... by Arthi Kozhumam, Revika Singh, Oche Agbaji, Adedotun Adetunji, Bopo Taiwo, Olayinka Omigbodun, Kehinde Kuti, Agatha David, Sulaimon Akanmu, Folashade Adekambi, Akinsegun Akinbami, Bibilola Oladeji, Babafemi Taiwo, Lisa M. Kuhns, Ogochukwu Okonkwor, Baiba Berzins, Amy K. Johnson, Titilope Badru, Patrick Janulis, Olubusuyi M. Adewumi, Marbella Cervantes, Olutosin Awolude, Robert Garofalo, Aima A. Ahonkhai, Lisa R. Hirschhorn

“…These results are important for informing future work to scale-out iCARE and similar interventions to new settings. …”
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Fusion of EEG and EMG signals for detecting pre-movement intention of sitting and standing in healthy individuals and patients with spinal cord injury by Chenyang Li, Chenyang Li, Yuchen Xu, Tao Feng, Tao Feng, Minmin Wang, Minmin Wang, Minmin Wang, Xiaomei Zhang, Li Zhang, Li Zhang, Ruidong Cheng, Weihai Chen, Weihai Chen, Weidong Chen, Weidong Chen, Shaomin Zhang, Shaomin Zhang, Shaomin Zhang, Shaomin Zhang

“…The final prediction was determined using a majority voting scheme.ResultsAmong the three functional connectivity methods investigated—coherence, Pearson correlation coefficient and mutual information (MI)—the MI-based EEG–EMG network showed the highest decoding performance (94.33%), outperforming both EEG (73.89%) and EMG (89.16%). …”
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Cord Direct Antiglobulin Test for Predicting the Need for Phototherapy in Neonates with ABO Incompatibility: A Prospective Cohort Study by Ranjith Balan, Sakthipriya Balaji, Arun Kumar, Subash Sundar, Shrinidhi Krishnan, Ashok Chandrasekaran

“…Following the acquisition of informed consent, cord blood samples were collected from 934 neonates delivered after 35 weeks of completed gestation to mothers with O blood type. …”
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Phenotypic diversity of CTCs and tdEVs in liquid biopsies of tumour-draining veins is linked to poor prognosis in colorectal cancer by Stefan A. Cieslik, Andrés G. Zafra, Christiane Driemel, Monica Sudarsanam, Jan-Philipp Cieslik, Georg Flügen, Levent Dizdar, Andreas Krieg, Sascha Vaghiri, Hany Ashmawy, Stephen Fung, Miriam Wilms, Leon W. M. M. Terstappen, Afroditi Nanou, Hans Neubauer, Nuh N. Rahbari, Wolfram T. Knoefel, Nikolas H. Stoecklein, Rui P. L. Neves

“…However, their low abundance in peripheral blood limits their informative value. In this study, we explored the presence of CTCs and tdEVs collected intraoperatively from a tumour-draining vein (DV) and via a central venous catheter (CVC) prior to tumour resection. …”
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