The impact of nationality status and place of residency on health-related social needs and quality of life among Palestinian Refugees in Jordan by Hamza Alduraidi, Rahaf Issam Abu Zayid, Noor Mahmoud Jaber, Bassam Saleh Hijazi, Sa'ed Radwan Khamis, Hasan Fahed Awad, Marah Al-Khateeb, Saif alnour Mahmoud Aldhirat, Ahmad Amjed Toubasi

“…This study aims to assess differences in health-related social needs and quality of life among different Palestinian refugee communities in Jordan, based on their nationality status and camp residency. Methods: A descriptive, comparative, cross-sectional design was used to measure health-related social needs (using the Accountable Health Communities Health-related Social Needs (AHCHRSN) screening tool) and quality of life (using the World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF (WHOQOL-BREF)) among a sample of 236 adult Palestinian refugees in three contexts; (off-camp, in-camp citizens, and in-camp non-citizens) in Jordan. …”
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Urinary Incontinence in Men with Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study by İsmail Uysal, Özgür Nadiye Doğrukök, Yalcin Golcuk, Fatih Özden, Mehmet Özkeskin, Miray Başer, Bircan Yücekaya, Zeynep Nisa Karakoyun

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: To evaluate urinary incontinence (UI) and its effect on quality of life (QoL) in male stroke patients. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted with 103 adult male stroke survivors. …”
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The mcpC mutant of Salmonella enteritidis exhibits attenuation and confers both immunogenicity and protective efficacy in mice by Lu Zhang, Li Chen, Xuqiang Zhang, Yang Li, Qingfeng Zheng, Yun Li, Ning Li, Qiumei Shi, Yanying Zhang, Tonglei Wu

“…Attenuated live vaccines are capable of eliciting robust immune protection against SE.MethodsIn this study, an mcpC gene deletion strain (ΔmcpC) was constructed by the wild strain C50336, to evaluate its potential as a genetically engineered attenuated live vaccine. …”
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Effects of Neuromuscular Training on Performance and Injury Prevention in Youth Team Sports: Development of an Evidence-Based Educational Program by Markus Tschopp, Nicklaus Hess, Pascal Andrey, Adrian Rothenbühler, Fabian Studer

“…Objective: To develop an evidence-based educational program for coaches to optimize neuromuscular training in youth team sports, addressing the challenges of complex knowledge transfer, diverse stakeholders, and heterogeneous training approaches. Methods The "Power to Win" project was initiated by the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen in collaboration with Swiss national sports federations and Swiss Olympic. …”
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At-Tashbīh fī Khuṭub Khulafā’ ar-Rāshidīn (Dirāsah Balāghiyyah Bayāniyyah) by Muhammad Zaki, Fitri Setyo Rini, Arsyad Muhammad Ali Ridho, Muhammad Wahyudi

“…Utilizing a library research method, the study meticulously examines historical texts, analyzing the frequency, context, and stylistic nuances of similes used by the Caliphs. …”
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Evaluation of dietary coffee Coffee canephora husk supplementation on the growth, blood chemicals, and antioxidative activity of red Nile tilapia Oreochromis sp. by Azmi Afriansyah, Mia Setiawati, Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Ichsan Achmad Fauzi

“…This study was designed following the completely randomized design experimental method, containing five dietary supplementation treatments, namely P0 (control, 0%), P1 (1%), P2 (2%), P3 (3%), and P4 (4%). …”
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Investigation and cause analysis of the psychological status of nursing staff under the normalization of epidemic prevention and control (常态化疫情防控期间护理人员心理状况调查及原因分析)... by ZHAO Jialu (赵佳璐), XIANG Wensheng (相文胜), WANG Huaxin (王华新), DONG Yuxia (董玉霞)

“…Objective To investigate the psychological state of nursing personnel under the normalization of epidemic prevention and control, and analyze relevant factors in order to provide a basis for nursing managers to carry out human resource management. Methods A survey of 256 nurses in a tertiary hospital was conducted using a general questionnaire, an anxiety self-assessment scale (SAS), and a general happiness scale (GWB). …”
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Phase II clinical trial assessing the addition of hyperthermia to salvage concurrent chemoradiotherapy for unresectable recurrent head and neck cancer in previously irradiated pati... by Kai-Lin Yang, Mau-Shin Chi, Chung-Yu Hao, Hui-Ling Ko, Yi-Ying Huang, Ren-Hong Wu, Hung-Chih Lai, Ying-Chu Lin, Sheng-Po Hao, Kwan-Hwa Chi

“…Abstract Background This single-arm phase II trial aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of incorporating hyperthermia into salvage concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) for previously irradiated unresectable recurrent head and neck cancer. Methods We enrolled patients with non-metastatic recurrent head and neck cancer who had previously undergone radiotherapy (RT) and were unfit for salvage surgery. …”
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Assessment of psychological health effects of nurses during 2022–2023 of the COVID-19 pandemic: a descriptive study in Southern Taiwan by Hui-Ru Lin, Yung-Kuo Lee, Chen-Lin Chang, Ching-Hui Kuo, Hsin-Yun Ho, Chi-Jen Wu, Yi-Qian Chen, Cheng-Chun Wu, Yu-Cheng Ho, Tian-Huei Chu, Cheng-Hsin Chuang, Chou-Yuan Ko

“…This study evaluated psychological health outcomes of among nurses during the 2022–2023 COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan, focusing on personal and work-related fatigue as key contributors to emotional distress.Methods A cross-sectional questionnaire was distributed to 200 nurses in a southern Taiwan hospital between 2022 and 2023. …”
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Longitudinal assessment of diffusion-weighted imaging during magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy in head and neck cancer by Simon Boeke, Jonas Habrich, Sarah Kübler, Jessica Boldt, Fritz Schick, Konstantin Nikolaou, Jens Kübler, Cihan Gani, Maximilian Niyazi, Daniel Zips, Daniela Thorwarth

“…The aim of this study was to acquire repetitive DWI during the course of online adaptive radiotherapy on an 1.5 T MR-linear accelerator (MR-Linac) for HNC patients and to investigate temporal changes of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values of the tumor and subvolume levels. Methods 27 patients treated with curative RT on the 1.5 T MR-Linac with at least weekly DWI in treatment position were included into this prospective analysis and divided in four risk groups (HPV-status and localisation). …”
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Results of replacing fish meal with insect protein in carp feeds by O. Deren, O. Bernakevych, L. Bobeliak, N. Hrytsyshyna, M. Koryliak

“…The results were analyzed using methods generally accepted in fish farming. The productive, morphological, hematological and antioxidant parameters of the fish body of experimental and control groups were determined. …”
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Fedratinib combined with ropeginterferon alfa-2b in patients with myelofibrosis (FEDORA): study protocol for a multicentre, open-label, Bayesian phase II trial by Graham McIlroy, Charlotte Gaskell, Aimee Jackson, Emily Yafai, Rachel Tasker, Catherine Thomas, Sonia Fox, Rebecca Boucher, Fitsum Ghebretinsea, Claire Harrison, Adam J. Mead, Mary Frances McMullin

“…The aim of the FEDORA trial is to assess tolerability, safety, and activity of fedratinib with ropeginterferon alfa-2b in patients with MF who require treatment to justify further investigation in a phase III trial. Methods FEDORA is a single arm, multicentre, open-label, Bayesian phase II trial to assess tolerability, safety, and activity of fedratinib with ropeginterferon alfa-2b aiming to recruit 30 patients. …”
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Functionality of endothelial cells differentiated from porcine epiblast stem cells, bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells by Yeon-Ji Lee, In-Won Lee, Tae-Suk Kim, Bo-Gyeong Seo, Sang-Ki Baek, Cheol Hwangbo, Joon-Hee Lee

“…The purpose of this study was to induce the differentiation of porcine epiblast stem cells (pEpiSCs), bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (pBM-MSCs) and adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (pA-MSCs) into ECs and then examine the functionality of vascular ECs. Methods: Porcine pEpiSCs, pBM-MSCs and pA-MSCs were induced to differentiate into ECs on matrigel-coated plates in differentiation medium (EBM-2 + 50 ng/mL of VEGF) for 8 days. …”
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Association of Differing Qatari Genotypes with Vitamin D Metabolites by Youssra Dakroury, Alexandra E. Butler, Soha R. Dargham, Aishah Latif, Amal Robay, Ronald G. Crystal, Stephen L. Atkin

“…This study was undertaken to determine if there was an increased risk of deficiency of vitamin D and its metabolites associated with differing genotypes, perhaps due to genetic differences in skin pigmentation. Methods. 398 Qatari subjects (220 type 2 diabetes and 178 controls) had their genotype determined by Affymetrix 500 k SNP arrays. …”
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How does dispersal shape the genetic patterns of animal populations in European cities? A simulation approach by Savary, Paul, Tannier, Cécile, Foltête, Jean-Christophe, Bourgeois, Marc, Vuidel, Gilles, Khimoun, Aurélie, Moal, Hervé, Garnier, Stéphane

“…Besides, we assessed how the spatial distribution of urban green spaces (UGS) and peri-urban forests acts on these patterns. Methods: We simulated multi-generational genetic processes in virtual populations of animal species occupying either UGS or forest areas (both considered as a virtual species habitat) within and around 325 European cities. …”
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Experiences of Oral Corticosteroid Use and Adverse Effects: A National Cross-Sectional Survey of People with Asthma by Jones AW, McDonald VM, McLoughlin RF, Vella TM, Flynn AW, Blakey JD, Wolfenden L, Hew M, Upham JW, Thomas D, Bardin P, Holland AE

“…Our aim was to survey people with asthma on their experiences of, and attitudes towards, using OCS.Patients and Methods: This study was a national descriptive cross-sectional survey of people with asthma in Australia. …”
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Pancreatoduodenectomy without Vascular Resection in Patients with Primary Resectable Adenocarcinoma and Unilateral Venous Contact: A Matched Case Study by Luca Morelli, Raffaella Berchiolli, Simone Guadagni, Matteo Palmeri, Niccolò Furbetta, Desirée Gianardi, Matteo Bianchini, Niccola Funel, Giovanni Caprili, Luca Emanuele Pollina, Giulio Di Candio, Franco Mosca, Gregorio Di Franco, Alfred Cuschieri

“…To investigate the oncological outcome and survival of patients following a conservative approach on the portal-mesenteric axis, in an intraoperative ultrasound-selected group of pancreatoduodenectomy (PD), performed on patients with primary resectable with vascular contact (prVC) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Methods. A consecutive series of patients who underwent PD for PDAC at our tertiary care center, between 2008 and 2017, were reviewed. …”
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Predictors of developing severe COVID-19 among hospitalized patients: a retrospective study by Hussain Abduljaleel Alkhalifa, Ehab Darwish, Zaenb Alsalman, Aman Alfaraj, Abdullah Alkhars, Fatimah Alkhalifa, Mohammed Algaraash, Ahmed Mohammed Elshebiny, Emad Alkhoufi, Khaled Mohamed Amin Elzorkany

“…This work aimed to explore risk factors for developing severe COVID-19 to enhance the quality of care provided to patients and to prevent complications.MethodsA retrospective study was conducted in Saudi Arabia’s eastern province, including all COVID-19 patients aged 18 years or older who were hospitalized at Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Hospital in July 2020. …”
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The efficacy of Tripterygium Glycosides in the treatment of Chinese patients with thyroid-associated orbitopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mingzhe Li, Bingchen Wei, Tianshu Gao, Chenghan Gao

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to conduct a systematic review of the effectiveness and safety of Tripterygium Glycosides interventions in the treatment of Chinese patients with thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO).MethodsA literature search was conducted using PubMed for English sources, and the CNKI, Chinese Biomedical Database, Wanfang Database, and VIP Database for Chinese sources. …”
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Construction of water injection seepage model for coal body and microscopic dominant influence law by Enmao WANG, Gang WANG, Shuliang XIE, Hongzhao WEI, Jing FENG, Handan LIANG

“…By applying the Morris screening method, we combined numerical analysis with the percolation model to quantitatively screen main controlling factors such as coal body strength coefficient, tortuosity fractal dimension, effective porosity, volume fractal dimension, and pore throat radius. …”
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