Gender differences in acute and perceived stress, bullying, and academic motivation among nursing and midwifery students by Hanan F. Alharbi, Abdulaziz F. Abaoud, Mohammed Almutairi, Naif S. Alzahrani, Abdulaziz Mofdy Almarwani, Atallah Alenezi, Fahad M. Alhowaymel

“…Abstract Background College-aged students are at risk for experiencing negative events that may influence their future health and life. …”
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Protective Effect of Conditioned Medium of Immortalized Human Stem Cells from Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth Against Hair Graying Caused by X-Ray Irradiation via Its Antioxidative Acti... by Yasuhiro Katahira, Eri Horio, Natsuki Yamaguchi, Jukito Sonoda, Miu Yamagishi, Satomi Miyakawa, Fumihiro Murakami, Hideaki Hasegawa, Izuru Mizoguchi, Takayuki Yoshimoto

“…Hair graying is one of the common visible signs of human aging, resulting from decreased or abolished melanogenesis due to the depletion of melanocyte stem cells through excess accumulation of oxidative stress. …”
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The Influence of Socio-Affective Relationships Between Adolescents in Educational Experiences of Cooperation–Opposition: A Systematic Review by Paula Pla-Pla, Silvester Franchi, Pere Lavega-Burgués, Unai Sáez de Ocáriz

“…This systematic review aimed to investigate how PE contributes to coexistence and socio-affective well-being in adolescents aged 12 to 18. Methods: Using the PRISMA 2020 framework, 15 empirical studies were analyzed from seven databases. …”
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Potential of 6-mm-diameter fully covered self-expandable metal stents for unresectable malignant distal biliary obstruction: a propensity score-matched study by Daiki Yamashige, Susumu Hijioka, Yoshikuni Nagashio, Yuta Maruki, Soma Fukuda, Shin Yagi, Kohei Okamoto, Hidenobu Hara, Yuya Hagiwara, Daiki Agarie, Tetsuro Takasaki, Akihiro Ohba, Shunsuke Kondo, Chigusa Morizane, Hideki Ueno, Miyuki Sone, Yutaka Saito, Takuji Okusaka

“…In contrast, use of the 6-mm-diameter FCSEMS resulted in a significantly reduced incidence of stent-related adverse events (AEs) (p=0.016), especially cholecystitis (p=0.032), and patients aged <70 years were particularly affected by this significant reduction. …”
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Twin testosterone transfer hypothesis and the second‐to‐fourth digit ratio in females of same‐sex and opposite‐sex twin pairs: An exploratory study by Moses Banyeh, Martha Nyewie, Abdul‐Rafik Abdulai, Charles Nkansah, Gabriel Abbam, Thea Kangkpi, Kervin Edinam Zogli, Shafiat Omotoyosi Shittu, David Bure, Romarick Kofi Wemegah, Mikail Ihsan Azindow, Suleman Yakubu, Musah Seidu, Mohammed Madde Baba, Elisha Essoun, Nancy Owireduwaa, Augusta S. Kolekang

“…Conducted in Tamale from January to December 2022, the study included 40 participants aged 18–27 years: 10 males of OS, 10 females of OS, and 20 females of SS twin pairs. …”
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Ascaris lumbricoides a rare cause gastric perforation: a case report and brief literature review by Tian-Hao Xie, Tian-Hao Xie, Yan Fu, Xiang-Xiang Ren, Xin-Li Sun, Qiang Wang, Qian Sun

“…Ascaris lumbricoides (AL), a prevalent nematode causing ascariasis, infects millions worldwide, with a higher risk in preschool and school-aged children. Though infections are usually mild, rare and life-threatening complications like gastrointestinal perforation exist. …”
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A proof-of-concept analysis of data from the first NHS clinic for young adults with comorbid cannabis use and psychotic disorders by Marta Di Forti, Benjamin W. Bond, Edoardo Spinazzola, Giulia Trotta, Jodie Lynn, Richard Malkin, Naba Kamran Siddiqui, Sultan Demir, Titilayomi Opadokun, Perry B.M. Leung, Zhikun Li, Andrea Quattrone, Gabriella Baxter, Elizabeth Appiah-Kusi, Tom P. Freeman, Hannah Walsh, Tommaso Squeri, Daria Semikina, Felicity Amberson-Jones, Isabelle Austin-Zimmerman, Tim Meynen, Diego Quattrone, Robin M. Murray

“…Method The sample (N = 46) consisted of adults (aged ≥ 18) with psychosis under the care of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, referred to the CCP between January 2020 and February 2023, who completed their intervention by September 2023. …”
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Analysis of microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of FGH101 powder superalloy and IN718 deformed superalloy via inertia friction welding by Jun Zhou, Jun Zhou, Yongqiang Zhang, Yongqiang Zhang, Yongqiang Zhang, Feng Qin, Feng Qin, Xuelong Zhang, Xuelong Zhang, Hao Wang, Hao Wang, Ze Liu, Ze Liu, Wenhan Zhang, Wenhan Zhang, Caiyan Huang, Caiyan Huang, Chunbo Zhang, Chunbo Zhang

“…Microhardness analysis revealed higher hardness at the weld interface, followed by a sharp decline near the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) on the IN718 side due to phase re-dissolution, while FGH101 showed quicker recovery. Post-weld aging treatments enhanced hardness and strength through γ′ and δ phase precipitation in FGH101 and γ″ phases in IN718. …”
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Polydopamine grafting polyether ether ketone to stabilize growth factor for efficient osteonecrosis repair by Yi Sun, Jingyun Liu, Kaijia Chen, Nannan Zhong, Chengpeng He, Xinming Luan, Xiaobei Zang, Jianbo Sun, Ning Cao, Wenbo Wang, Qiang Ren

“…The experiments involved adult male New Zealand rabbits aged 24–28 weeks and weighing 2.6–4 kg. The SPEEK-PDA-BFP possesses the smallest water contact angle, indicating the highest hydrophilicity, with its surface characterized by a rich density of clustered BFP particles. …”
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Blood Pressure and Haematological Indices in Twelve Communities in Ashanti, Ghana by Jacob Plange-Rhule, Sally M. Kerry, John B. Eastwood, Frank B. Micah, Sampson Antwi, Francesco P. Cappuccio

“…Weight, height, BP, and whole blood indices of viscosity (Hb, haematocrit, RBC count, and MCV) were measured in 921 adults (340 men, 581 women; aged 40–75) in 12 communities in Ghana. Mean values for Hb (12.3 g/dl ± 1.7 SD), haematocrit (36.7%±5.2), RBC (4.10 million/μL ± 0.64), and MCV were lower than reference values used in Sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Proactive and Integrated Management and Empowerment in Parkinson’s Disease: Designing a New Model of Care by Emma Tenison, Agnes Smink, Sabi Redwood, Sirwan Darweesh, Hazel Cottle, Angelika van Halteren, Pieter van den Haak, Ruth Hamlin, Jan Ypinga, Bastiaan R. Bloem, Yoav Ben-Shlomo, Marten Munneke, Emily Henderson

“…The number of patients will rise dramatically due to ageing of the population and possibly also due to environmental issues. …”
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Effects of in-feed zeolite treatment on some biomarkers in dairy cows with subclinical mastitis by Dražen Đuričić, Silvijo Vince, Nino Maćešić, Damjan Gračner, Mislav Kovačić, Ivan Folnožić, Sonja Perkov, Marko Samardžija

“…A total of 69 Holstein dairy cows, aged between 2 and 7 years, kept on a farm in North-Western Croatia, were included in the experiment. …”
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Reproductive efficiency of ewe lambs kept on tropical pastures under different feeding systems by L.M. Higano, C.C.B.F. Ítavo, L.C.V. Ítavo, G.S. Difante, G.K.A. Melo, P.C.G. Silva, K.L.S. Monteiro, E.S.M. Soares, T.F.F.S. Arco, P.B. Andrade, A.A.S. Miguel, F.G.G. Oliveira, E.L.M. Ribeiro, A.L.C. Gurgel

“…Twenty-eight Texel sheep aged between three and 12 months were used. The lambs were distributed in two treatments with protein-energy supplementation at levels 1.6 and 2.4% of body weight and reared on Brachiaria brizantha cv. …”
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Digging for Literature on Tailoring Cultural Offers With and for Older People From Ethnic Minority Groups: A Scoping Review by Stephanie Tierney, Jordan Gorenberg, Marta Santillo, Debra Westlake, Geoffrey Wong, Kerryn Husk, Sofia Vougioukalou, Ruthanne Baxter, Shoba Dawson, Nia Roberts, Caroline Potter, Harriet Warburton, Beth McDougall, Johannah Latchem, Kamal R Mahtani

“…Methods A scoping review was conducted to identify what existing literature, conducted in the United Kingdom, tells us about tailoring cultural offers for older people (aged 60+ years) from ethnic minority groups. Relevant literature was searched for on electronic databases, through Google, via a questionnaire to cultural organisations and by contacting the study's advisory group. …”
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‘Will my fingerprint be enough?’: secondary school students struggle to purchase a healthy, tasty and sustainable meal on the UK free school meal allowance by Sundus Mahdi, Annie Connolly, Bob Doherty, Maria Bryant

“…Participants: Citizen scientists (n 42) aged 11–15 years across seven schools. Results: Obstacles were faced in obtaining sustainable and healthful meals when restricted to an FSM allowance. …”
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Frost resistance and micro mechanism of metakaolin and polypropylene fiber modified coastal cement soil by Xukun Ma, Pengfei Wei, Ping Jiang, Haoqing Xu, Na Li, Sijia Qian, Wei Wang, Guoxiong Mei

“…In addition, the incorporation of PP fiber considerably enhanced both UCS and STS in metakaolin-modified cementitious soil (FMCS). At curing ages of 7 and 28 days, the UCS and STS of FMCS achieved their highest values with 0.5% fiber content, indicating that the optimal PP fiber dosage was 0.5%. …”
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Synthesis and in-situ Mo microalloying of CuCr alloy by aluminothermic self-propagating reduction by Jin-ru Han, Zhi-he Dou, Ting-an Zhang, Wang An

“…Mo is mainly combined with Cr in CuCr alloy, and the addition of Mo promotes the irregular development of Cr-rich alloy. Solution + aging treatment can promote the refinement of CrMo phase, and at the Cu-rich matrix is dispersed with nano-scale fine Cr precipitates, which plays a role in strengthening the second phase. …”
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Is Hydroxyurea Treatment Changing the Life of Children with Sickle Cell Disease? by Mohammed Ali Al Sabbah, Mahmoud Radaideh, Shafeeka Mohammed Saleh, Sura Ahmed Al-Doory, Amal Mahmoud Abdalqader, Fatima Farid Mir, Aya Mohammed

“…Methods: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study on 100 patients aged 2–13 years who were diagnosed with SCD, under regular outpatient follow-up with pediatric hematology clinic and receiving hydroxyurea therapy for at least 2 years. …”
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Effect of nusinersen on pulmonary function in children with spinal muscular atrophy in the plateau region: A pilot study by Jicai Zhu, Xiaofang Chen, Haoke Sang, Minming Ma, Chunhui Tang

“…Results: 20 patients (13 male, 7 female; aged 5–16 years) were enrolled, including 2, 9, and 9 with SMA types 1, 2, and 3, respectively. …”
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Closer adult child–parent relations the stronger the vaccine hesitancy: A cross-sectional study of adult Children’s attitudes toward pneumococcal vaccination of elderly parents and... by Qiqi Wu, Haiyuan Zhu, Runquan Zhang, Cuizhi Li, Qin Xiao, Yuqing Jin, Xiaofeng Liang, Xiongfei Chen, Xiaomei Dong

“…Pneumococcal disease (PD) has a serious effect on older people aged 60 years and above. However, pneumococcal vaccination rates for older people in China remain low. …”
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