Synergistic enhancement of hydrophobic dental adhesives: autonomous strengthening, polymerization kinetics, and hydrolytic resistance by Burak Korkmaz, Erhan Demirel, Qiang Ye, Qiang Ye, Anil Misra, Anil Misra, Candan Tamerler, Candan Tamerler, Candan Tamerler, Paulette Spencer, Paulette Spencer, Paulette Spencer

“…The margin between the composite and tooth is initially sealed by a low-viscosity adhesive, but chemical, physical, and mechanical stresses work synergistically and simultaneously to degrade the adhesive, destroying the interfacial seal and providing an ideal environment for bacteria to proliferate. …”
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Solid waste management system for small island developing states by J. Weekes, J. Musa Wasil, K. Malave Llamas, C. Morales Agrinzoni

“…Small Island Developing States face unique challenges which are influenced by their peculiar physical, economic, social, political and institutional characteristic. …”
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Properties of Nanocrystals-formulated Aluminosilicate Bricks by Francesca Conciauro, Emanuela Filippo, Claudia Carlucci, Viviana Vergaro, Francesca Baldassarre, Rosaria D’Amato, Gaetano Terranova, Caterina Lorusso, Paolo Maria Congedo, Barbara Federica Scremin, Giuseppe Ciccarella

“…These outcomes were investigated with complemen‐ tary techniques, like mercury porosimetry for porosity, and Archimedes methods to measure physical properties like the bulk and apparent densities, apparent porosities and water absorption. …”
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Comparison of Therapeutic Effects of Different Rehabilitation Methods on Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Network Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Zhaokai Jin, Yi Tang, Hua Huang, Lei Chen, Zhongyi Zhang, Tianyou Ma, Zhengming Wang, Hai Su, Haojing Zhou, Shuaijie Lv, Peijian Tong

“…And we have summarized nine rehabilitation intervention measures: conventional physical therapy (CPT), cryotherapy, thermal therapy (TT), acupuncture, hydrotherapy, neuromuscular training (NT), electrotherapy, continuous passive motion (CPM), continuous active motion (CAM). …”
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A cross-sectional study of the mental health burden among COVID-19 survivors by Arvind Nongpiur, Bhupen Barman, Kimberly Syiem, Andreecia Mn Mawiong, Naveen Anand, Arvind Nune

“…The Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) were used to assess the presence of physical, psychological, and cognitive symptoms. The presence of anxiety, depression, and stress was based on the cut-off scores for HADS-A (≥8), HADS-D (≥8), and PSS (≥14), respectively. …”
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Artrosis: ¿cambios degenerativos o cambios adaptativos? Consejos educativos breves en la consulta de atención primaria by Gema Izquierdo Enríquez, María Victoria García Espinosa, Isabel Prieto Checa, María Fernández de Paúl, Patricia Moreno Carrero, Silvia Fernanda García Vila

“…Moreover, there are no disease-modifying drugs or curative treatment at present; the basic or first-line treatment is non-pharmacological, based on education and physical exercise.The presence of degenerative changes in imaging tests is present in a high percentage of the general asymptomatic population, i.e. in those who have no pain or functional limitation, and this percentage increases progressively with age. …”
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A scoping review of interventions to improve strength training participation. by Jasmin K Ma, Jennifer Leese, Stephanie Therrien, Alison M Hoens, Karen Tsui, Linda C Li

“…., specialized knowledge, equipment, perceived complexity) suggest effective strength training interventions may differ from effective aerobic or general physical activity interventions. The purpose of this scoping review was to examine interventions used to improve strength training participation through mapping theory, intervention characteristics, prescription parameters, and behaviour change techniques.…”
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Association of reported sleep disturbances with objectively assessed mild cognitive impairment among adults in the United States by Chan Shen, Hao Wang, Arthur Nguimatsa Djiotsop, R. Constance Wiener, Mona Pathak, Sophie Mitra, Patricia A Findley, Usha Sambamoorthi

“…Logistic regression models estimated unadjusted (Model 1) and adjusted associations accounting for sex, race/ethnicity, age, social determinants of health (Model 2), general health (Model 3), depression (Model 4), and pain and physical activity (Model 5). Results: The study cohort included 8877 participants aged ⩾50 years in 2018 (baseline) who were followed up in 2020. …”
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Exercise medicine as adjunct therapy during RADIation for CAncer of the prostaTE to improve treatment efficacy – protocol for the ERADICATE study: a phase II randomised controlled... by Oliver Schumacher, Robert U. Newton, Colin Tang, Raphael Chee, Sjoerd B. Vos, Ronny S. Low, David Joseph, Dennis R. Taaffe, Daniel A. Galvão

“…Secondary outcomes will include acute and chronic changes in tumour perfusion and hypoxia, treatment-related toxicity, body composition, physical function, and quality of life. Survival outcomes will be assessed as exploratory endpoints. …”
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The work-related well-being of social service workers post COVID-19 pandemic: The psychosocial impact of remote vs in-person work by Venusia COVELLI, Morena TAFFARELLO, Marina Angela VISCO, Francesco CHIRICO, Pietro CRESCENZO, Luca COPPETA, Kavita BATRA, Alessandra MARELLI

“…Discussion: Results lead to useful reflections regarding the management of relations with users and colleagues, the psycho-physical well-being of operators, and, more generally, the quality of the services provided about the mode of service delivery and whether they work in-person vs. remote working.…”
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A nomogram for predicting prognosis for young cervical neuroendocrine carcinoma: A SEER-based study and external validation by Ning Xie, Haijuan Yu, Jie Lin, Sufang Deng, Linying Liu, Yang Sun

“…NECC tends to occur in young age which could severely impair mental and physical health of young patients. Therefore, this study aims to develop an individualized prognostic nomogram for young NECC patients.Methods360 young (≤45 years old) NECC patients were retrospectively selected from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database and were randomly located to a training cohort and an internal validation cohort in a ratio of 7:3. …”
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An optimized data analytics pipeline for improving healthcare diagnosis using ensemble learning by Lomat Haider Chowdhury, Shaira Tabassum, Swakkhar Shatabda, Ashir Ahmed

“…The medical doctors may make an early prediction by observing the physical signs and symptoms. Imposing a treatment without proper diagnosis cannot guarantee a cure and sometimes may lead the patient to a more detrimental scenario. …”
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Middle Cerebral Artery Pulsatility Index for Prediction of Successful Induction of Labour in Postdated Pregnancy: A Prospective Observational Study by Yashi Nagar, Rekha Bharti, Kajal Baleja, Amita Malik, Divya Pandey, Jyotsna Suri

“…After obtaining a detailed history and conducting a physical examination, per vaginal examination for Bishop’s score and transabdominal ultrasound for foetal MCA Doppler was done. …”
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Effects of Algal-Derived β-Glucan on the Growth Performance, Intestinal Health, and Aeromonas veronii Resistance of Ricefield Eel (Monopterus albus) by Yu Guo, Zijing Yuan, Yueyun Han, Daiqin Yang, Hanwen Yuan, Fuxian Zhang

“…In summary, the addition of 0.1%–0.2% β-glucan can promote eel growth, improve intestinal digestion and antioxidant capacity, regulate intestinal flora, and enhance intestinal physical function and anti-infection ability.…”
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L’autre scène dans The Three Birds de Joanna Laurens (2000) : enjeux dramatiques de la réécriture d’un mythe by Solange Ayache

“…As the act and language of love are turned into linguistic abuse and physical rape, Laurens’ formal experimentations, where language and the Other of language meet at the crossroad of their own contradictions, allow for a renewal in the meaning of the Greek myth as well as in the dramatic language on the British stage at the start of the twenty-first century.…”
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Gym exercising patterns, lifestyle and high-risk sexual behaviour in men who have sex with men and in heterosexual men by N Davidovitch, Z Mor, K Parfionov, I Grotto

“…The research was based on the assumption that men who become muscular and physically attractive increase their number of sex partners and consequently their risk of HIV or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).Setting Five gyms in central Tel Aviv, Israel.Participants In 2012, a sample of 182 (48%) MSM and 197 (52%) heterosexual men who train in gyms completed anonymous questionnaires regarding their training, health and sexual behaviours.Outcomes Participants in this cross-sectional study who exercised more than the median number of anaerobic training hours were defined as performing intensive anaerobic training (IAT), and those who had performed more than one act of unprotected anal/vaginal intercourse in the preceding 6 months with a partner whose HIV status was unknown were defined as high risk.Results MSM showed a stronger desire to become muscular than heterosexual men, were more likely to perform IAT, and used protein powders or anabolic steroids. …”
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A Dermatological Intervention of Gynecomastia in Young Asian Man with a History of Soy Product Consumption: A Case Report by Widjajahakim R, Widjajahakim RM, Winaya KK

“…The patient had discontinued the regimen and the diet for 2 years prior to the initial visit. During physical examination, both breasts were enlarged and had firm nodule, mobile, and attached at the sub-central areola mammae with a diameter of 8 cm. …”
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Calcium hydroxide nanoparticles induce cell death, genomic instability, oxidative stress and apoptotic gene dysregulation on human HepG2 cells by Hanan R. H. Mohamed, Esraa H. Ibrahim, Shahd E. E. Shaheen, Nesma O. E. Hussein, Ayman Diab, Gehan Safwat

“…Abstract Calcium hydroxide nanoparticles (Ca(OH)2NPs) possess potent antimicrobial activities and unique physical and chemical properties, making them valuable across various fields. …”
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Effects of bioactive peptides combined with probiotics on serum uric acid in patients with hyperuricemia by HAN Dan，ZHAO Ya，HUANG Enshan，YE Shuhua，WANG Wanjin，WU Fangmin，WANG Dingliang，ZHANG Ronghua

“…Demographic information, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and blood lipid were collected through questionnaire surveys, physical examination and laboratory tests. SUA levels were detected before and after 14 days and 28 days of interventions. …”
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Increasing the meaningful involvement of women in HIV cure-related research: a qualitative interview study in the United States by Karine Dubé, Elizabeth Barr, Morgan Philbin, Amaya Perez-Brumer, Brian Minalga, Beth Peterson, Dawn Averitt, Bridgette Picou, Krista Martel, Cecilia Chung, María Mejía, Martha Cameron, Gail Graham, Lynda Dee, Dázon Dixon Diallo, Ebony Gordon, Anastasia Korolkova, Typhanye Dyer, Judith D. Auerbach, Eileen Scully, Krista L. Dong, Sara Gianella

“…Additional themes included the need for agency and self-determination, attention to lived experiences, trauma and healing, and adequate support for women (e.g. logistical, psychosocial, mental, emotional, and physical). Participants noted that women would be willing to participate in HIV cure trials, related procedures (e.g. biopsies), and analytical treatment interruptions. …”
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