Self-management of non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Jason Hearn, Isaac Ssinabulya, Jeremy I Schwartz, Ann R Akiteng, Heather J Ross, Joseph A Cafazzo

“…The implemented search strategy comprised three major themes: self-management, NCDs and LMICs.<h4>Results</h4>Thirty-six original research articles were selected for inclusion. …”
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The development, feasibility and credibility of intra-abdominal pressure measurement techniques: A scoping review. by ZhiRu Li, HuaFen Wang, FangYan Lu

“…IAP measurement techniques include three major categories: direct, indirect and less invasive measurement techniques. …”
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Emergence and flight routes of the lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus hipposideros (Bechstein, 1800) from a church at Ljubljansko barje, central Slovenia by Veronika Ramovš, Simon Zidar, Maja Zagmajster

“…Bats flew along a lit road next to houses, close to a major road they had to cross, and next to a railway southwest from the church. …”
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Risk Factors Associated with Helminthic Intestinal Infection in Lurambi Subcounty, Kakamega, Kenya by Ruth W. Kiiti, Elizabeth N. Omukunda, Jackson C. Korir

“…Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) and schistosome infections have been known to be major causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan countries. …”
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Semi-Active Suspension Design for an In-Wheel-Motor-Driven Electric Vehicle Using a Dynamic Vibration-Absorbing Structure and PID-Controlled Magnetorheological Damper by Kyle Samaroo, Abdul Waheed Awan, Sheikh Islam

“…This study provides further confidence to manufacturers to commercially develop and implement the IWM layout as its major disadvantage can be reasonably addressed using a simple readily available control approach.…”
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Short-term outcomes of the iCover balloon-expandable covered stent for iliac artery lesions by Murat Canyiğit, Muhammed Said Beşler

“…Secondary endpoints included major adverse events, freedom from TLR throughout the follow-up period, primary and secondary patency, and clinical and technical success. …”
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Terminalia catappa Extract Palliates Redox Imbalance and Inflammation in Diabetic Rats by Upregulating Nrf-2 Gene by Franklyn Nonso Iheagwam, Gaber El-Saber Batiha, Olubanke Olujoke Ogunlana, Shalom Nwodo Chinedu

“…Molecular docking and prediction of major TCA phytoconstituents’ biological activity related to T2DM-induced oxidative stress were evaluated in silico. …”
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Source apportionment, ecological and health risks of potentially toxic elements in street dusts across different land uses in city of Kermanshah, Iran by Ali Asgari, Soheil Sobhanardakani, Mehrdad Cheraghi, Bahareh Lorestani, Maryam Kiani Sadr

“…The positive matrix factorization (PMF) model identified traffic emissions and sources, fossil fuel combustion and natural sources, and industrial emissions as the major sources of tested elements. Hence, a thorough investigation into the sources of ecological health risks associated with dust contamination from potentially toxic elements (PTEs) is recommended for future studies.…”
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Microbial signatures in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: an in silico study by Loganathan KAVITHA, Manogaran KUZHALMOZHI, Jayaseelan VIJAYASHREE PRIYADHARSINI, Arunachalam ARUN KUMAR, Krishna Mohan Rao UMADEVI, Kannan RANGANATHAN

“…RICTOR protein, mRNA transcripts (HIST1H2BB, SCARNA11, TBC1D21 gene), and hsa-miR-200a-5p miRNA were significantly correlated with prevalent bacterial species in HNSCC. A major increase in Actinobacteria, Fusobacteria, and Spirochaetes was observed in HNSCC compared to GI carcinoma. …”
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The socioeconomic impact of kidney disease on African families: a scoping review by Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Nicholas Aderinto, Gbolahan Olatunji, Emmanuel Kokori, Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, Komolafe Babajide Ayodeji, Adetola Emmanuel Babalola, Ifeanyichukwu Muogbo, Alabi Badrudeen Olalekan, Aarushi Venkatraman, Oluwaseun Oyewo

“…Abstract Kidney disease is a non-communicable disease and a major global health burden, with increasing morbidity and mortality trends. …”
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Psychological stressors of imprisonment and coping of older incarcerated persons: a qualitative interview study by Stuart McLennan, Leila Meyer, Tenzin Wangmo, Jens Gaab, Bernice Elger, Helene Seaward

“…Abstract Background Imprisonment has a major impact on a person’s psychological well-being. …”
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Methods for Developing Evidence Reviews in Short Periods of Time: A Scoping Review. by Ahmed M Abou-Setta, Maya Jeyaraman, Abdelhamid Attia, Hesham G Al-Inany, Mauricio Ferri, Mohammed T Ansari, Chantelle M Garritty, Kenneth Bond, Susan L Norris

“…KQ2: Studies comparing the conclusions of RR and SR (n = 9) found them to be generally similar. Where major differences were identified, it was attributed to the inclusion of evidence from different sources (e.g. searching different databases or including different study designs). …”
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Ranking food security indicators and metrics in Hawaiʻi: a Delphi approach by Jason Shon, Albie Miles

“…Policymakers require accurate data to guide decisions, yet a major challenge is developing scientifically sound, participatory, and reproducible approaches for sub-national food system indicators and metrics. …”
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Click beetle larvae from Cretaceous Burmese amber represent an ancient Gondwanan lineage by Robin Kundrata, Simone Policena Rosa, Katerina Triskova, Gabriela Packova, Johana Hoffmannova, Jan Brus

“…Abstract The click beetles (Elateridae) represent the major and well-known group of the polyphagan superfamily Elateroidea. …”
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Numerical Investigation of Relationship between Bursting Proneness and Mechanical Parameters of Coal by Hongwei Wang, Jiaqi Song, Zeliang Wang, Yue Zhang, Shaozhen Zhang, Yaodong Jiang

“…As one of the most catastrophic dynamic hazards in underground coal mines, coal bursts have been a major safety concern around the world for many years. …”
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Development of immune-derived molecular markers for preeclampsia based on multiple machine learning algorithms by Zhichao Wang, Long Cheng, Guanghui Li, Huiyan Cheng

“…Abstract Preeclampsia (PE) is a major pregnancy-specific cardiovascular complication posing latent life-threatening risks to mothers and neonates. …”
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“What women want”: Focus group discussions to inform the design of nutrition resources for women impacted by menopause following cancer treatment by Samantha J. Cushen, Micheala Murphy, Katie E. Johnston

“…Mean age was 50.4 years (SD= 6.4). Four major themes emerged: (i) desire for control (ii) menopausal symptom management (iii) participants feeling lost during survivorship and (iv) the need for accessible, and tailored nutrition resources. …”
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Global progress, challenges and strategies in eliminating public threat of viral hepatitis by Sihui Zhang, Fuqiang Cui

“…Abstract Background The problem caused by viral hepatitis is a major public health challenge faced in the past decade, and the global goal of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030 is still far away. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of low back pain for adults aged 55 and older 1990–2021: an analysis for the global burden of disease study 2021 by Shangbo Xu, Jiaxin Chen, Chicheng Wang, Ye Lin, Weipeng Huang, Haoyue Zhou, Weibiao Ji, Yangbo Chen

“…Occupational ergonomic factors, smoking, and high body mass index were identified as major contributors to the LBP burden. Conclusion This study analyzed the global burden of LBP in adults aged 55 and older, noting a decrease in age-standardized rates but an increase in total cases and regional disparities. …”
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Research on optimization of emergency supplies customs clearance strategy from the perspective of public health security based on Chinese trade data by Xia Zheng, Quan Cao, Xin Zhou

“…Finally, the paper offers optimization suggestions for customs clearance supervision based on the analysis results.ResultsThe study primarily focuses on the collection and organization of import and export trade data across six major categories of representative emergency supplies. …”
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