Heightened demand for mental health information resources during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Germany: A retrospective longitudinal analysis of helpline calls by Jil Zippelius, Simon Schreynemackers, Ulrich Hegerl, Hanna Reich

“…These predictive models were validated by comparing the anticipated caller volumes with actual observations. Unique weekly seasonality parameters were assigned to the lockdown phases to capture anticipated variations in calling patterns. …”
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The Effect of Exosomes Derived from Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells on the Regeneration of Human Pulpectomized Tooth: A Case Report by Nazanin Jafari, Mina Seyed Habashi, Alireza Afshar, Mohammad Ghasemi, Madina A. Kurmanalina, Nadiar M. Mussin, Asset A. Kaliyev, Shahrokh Zare, Zahra Khodabandeh, Nader Tanideh, Amin Tamadon

“…Clinical evaluations, including visual inspection, palpation, pulp vitality tests, radiography, and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging, were conducted over 24 weeks post-treatment. The SEM and TEM images confirmed the effective isolation and characterization of exosomes. …”
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Prenatal malaria exposure and risk of adverse birth outcomes: a prospective cohort study of pregnant women in the Northern Region of Ghana by Akbar Fotouhi, Masud Yunesian, Hawawu Hussein, Mansour Shamsipour, Mohammad Sadegh Hassanvand, Percival Delali Agordoh, Mashoud Alabi Seidu

“…The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between malaria and adverse birth outcomes among prenatal women in the Northern Region of Ghana.Design This is a prospective cohort study of singleton pregnancies at 28 weeks of gestational age and above recruited between July 2018 and May 2019 from four public hospitals in the Northern Region of Ghana.Outcome measures Low birth weight (LBW), preterm birth and perinatal death.Results A total of 1323 pregnant women completed the study out of the 1626 recruited, with an average age of 27.3±5.2 years. …”
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Cognitive behavioural therapy plus Kiesler Circle Training (CBT+) versus CBT only for patients with interpersonal problems: study protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility t... by Stephan Köhler, Philipp Sterzer, Eva-Lotta Brakemeier, Karen Ollrogge, Daniel Schulze, Eva Friedel, Nina Romanczuk-Seiferth, Anna-Lena Siegerist, Anne Guhn

“…The KCT intervention consists of 1 introductory individual session and 12 weekly group sessions, each lasting 100 min, with groups of up to 10 patients. …”
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Altered thermal preference by preoptic estrogen receptor alpha neurons in postpartum females by Nan Zhang, Meng Yu, Qianru Zhao, Bing Feng, Yue Deng, Jonathan C. Bean, Qingzhuo Liu, Benjamin P. Eappen, Yang He, Kristine M. Conde, Hailan Liu, Yongjie Yang, Longlong Tu, Mengjie Wang, Yongxiang Li, Na Yin, Hesong Liu, Junying Han, Darah Ave Threat, Nathan Xu, Taylor Smiley, Pingwen Xu, Lulu Chen, Tianshu Zeng, Yanlin He, Chunmei Wang

“…Female mice with RE (>4 weeks post-weaning) displayed lower body temperature and a lower thermal preferred temperature, and lost preference for warm environments (30 °C) but preserved avoidance of cold environments (15 °C). …”
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Effects of non-contact electric fields on the kidneys and livers of tumour-bearing rats [version 6; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] by Luthfi Nurhidayat, Ahmad Ghitha Fadhlurrahman, Firman Alamsyah, Warsito Purwo Taruno, Nisrina Firdausi, Subekti Evi Dwi Nugraheni, Rarastoeti Pratiwi

“…Animals were then exposed to electric fields (100 kHz, 50-60 V/m) for 10 hours a day for three weeks. Two kidney samples and two liver samples from different animals in each group were collected for observation of structural damage to the organs. …”
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Implementation of the hidden curriculum in the formation of the religious character of students by Ulfa Fitria, Nur Khalimah

“…The hidden curriculum implemented includes congregational prayers, madrasah diniyah, istighosah, study sessions of the Ihya’ Ulumiddin book, Quran learning using the Yanbu’a method, monthly Ahad Legi gatherings, and weekly ro’an activities every Friday. This research contributes to uncovering the role of the hidden curriculum as an effective strategy for character development in Islamic boarding schools. …”
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The development and evaluation of a tublysine-based antibody-drug conjugate with enhanced tumor therapeutic efficacy by Huihui Guo, Hongsheng Xie, Yuanyuan Huang, Junxiang Jia, Xiangfei Kong, Qingliang Yang, Shun Gai, Wenjun Li, Lu Bai, Lingli Zhang, Xiaoxiao Chen, Zhicang Ye, Hangbo Ye, Linyao Zhao, Yifang Xu, Yong Du, Xiuzhen Zhang, Miaomiao Chen, Xiaomai Zhou, Robert Y. Zhao

“…Acute toxicity assays were conducted in mice (75 and 150 mg/kg doses), and repeated-dose toxicity was evaluated over five doses, administered every 3 weeks in rats and cynomolgus monkeys. DX126-262 demonstrated significant and dose-dependent tumor growth inhibition across HER2-positive models, with superior antitumor efficacy compared to Kadcyla and comparable efficacy to Enhertu in vivo studies. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women in northern Vietnam: a cross-sectional study by Hieu Minh Le, Thi Ai Nguyen, Dang Kien Nguyen, Ditte Søndergaard Linde, Ib Christian Bygbjerg, Jens Søndergaard, Thanh Duc Nguyen, Bay Quang Nguyen, Ngoc-Anh Thi Dang, Xuan Bai Nguyen, Dan W. Meyrowitsch, Christina A. Vinter, Tine M. Gammeltoft, Vibeke Rasch

“…A 2-hour 75 g oral glucose tolerance test was conducted at 24–28 weeks of gestation. GDM was diagnosed according to the World Health Organization 2013 criteria. …”
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Differences in Physical and Psychological Parameters in Sub-Elite, Male, Youth Soccer Players with Jumper's Knee Following Physical Therapy Compared to Healthy Controls: A Longitud... by Marc Niering, Thomas Muehlbauer

“… # Methods All subjects were tested four times (start of the season \[T1\], 6 \[T2\], 16 \[T3\], and 20 \[T4\] weeks after the start of the season). Outcome measures included muscle power (drop jump, jump-and-reach), change of direction speed \[CODS\] (acyclic sprint), speed (tapping, 30-m linear sprint), endurance (Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test level 1), the Achievement Motives Scale (AMS) Sport, and injury-/pain-related data. …”
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An Innovation to Address the Anterior Pelvic Ring Disruptions by Ramesh Perumal, Harish Mahesan, Dheenadhayalan Jayaramaraju, Rajasekaran Shanmuganathan

“…Postoperative X-rays included AP, inlet, outlet, and lateral views and were reviewed at 4 and 12 weeks and 6 and 12 months for the evidence of loss of reduction, loosening of screws, hardware failure, and functional outcome (Majeed score). …”
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Short-term outcomes of oropharyngeal administration of colostrum in preterm neonates: a double-blind placebocontrolled randomized trial by Ameneh Lamsehchi, Maryam Shokouhi Solgi, Mohammad Kazem Sabzehei, Behnaz Basiri, Elahe Talebi Ghane, Kiana Kimiaei Asadi, Sina Azadnajafabad

“…Results A total of 126 neonates (mean gestational age, 30.05 weeks) were randomized to the intervention and placebo groups (n=63 each) and had a mean±standard deviation weight of 1,247±193 g versus 1,156±215 g (P=0.013) and 1- and 5-min Apgar scores of 6.35 versus 5.38 (P=0.003) and 7.84 versus 7.13 (P=0.001), respectively. …”
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Using Micro-Learning to Enhance Knowledge and Skills of Airway Management in Nurse Anesthesia Students: An Interventional Study by Masoumeh Albooghobeish, Alireza Ghalandeh, Ali Khalafi, Mohammad Hosein Haghighizadeh

“…Participants were first assessed with a Pre-test, and then assigned to either the M-L M (n=26) or T M (n=26) groups. Over three weeks, the M-L M group received Micro-Learning-based materials through social media, while the T M group received traditional face-to-face instruction. …”
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Is Lateral Ligament Complex Repair Necessary in All Unstable Elbow Injuries with Coronoid Fractures? A Comparative Study: A Case Series by Nishaanth Ragavan, Rex Chandrabose

“…Functional outcome was assessed using the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) at 6 weeks, 3rd, 6th months, 1, and 2 years. Results: All patients in our study were treated surgically according to Wrightington's classification. …”
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Immunogenicity of Two Fractional Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine Doses vs Single Intramuscular Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine Dose in Infants of Low- and Middle-income Countries: A... by Kunal Kumar, Sangita Yadav, Raghvendra Singh, Archana Thakur

“…Seroconversion was described as a fourfold rise in antibody titers after 4 weeks. Results: Pre- and postimmunization mean antibody titers (MAT) in pg/mL against types I, II, and III PVs in the ID group were 192.26 ± 49.5, 162.96 ± 34.1, 131.32 ± 38.4, and 1743.58 ± 391.6, 1272.10 ± 341.3, 1105.71 ± 331.1, respectively. …”
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Smartphone overuse and distraction: which relationship with general well-being across different generations? by Diego Bellini, Maria Lidia Mascia, Rachele Conti, Maria Pietronilla Penna

“…Generational groups and weekly time spent on online activities were included as control variables in the hierarchical regression analysis. …”
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A prospective, cross-sectional study to establish age-specific reference intervals for neonates and children in the setting of clinical biochemistry, immunology and haematology: th... by Susan M Donath, Monsurul Hoq, Vicky Karlaftis, Susan Mathews, Janet Burgess, John Carlin, Paul Monagle, Vera Ignjatovic

“…Venous blood samples are collected from healthy premature neonates (32–36 weeks of gestation), term neonates (from birth to a maximum of 72 hours postbirth) and children aged 30 days to ≤18 years (undergoing minor day surgical procedures). …”
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The effect of educational intervention based on the mobile application on women’s knowledge, attitude, and practice on microplastics and health: study protocol for a randomized con... by Zahra Seifi, Fatemeh Zarei, Fazlollah Ahmadi

“…Primary outcome data (KAP scores) will be collected at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 8 weeks post-intervention using self-reported questionnaires. …”
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Evaluation of a pilot family planning educational seminar and subsequent attitudes towards family planning among Muslim communities in Tanzania. by Alexandra A Cordeiro, Hajirah Gumanneh, Aneth Nzali, Valencia J Lambert, Amina Yussuph, Albert Kihunrwa, Yassin Mchondo, Ramadhan Mtita, Hidaya Yahaya, Samuel E Kalluvya, Joyce Wamoyi, Mehrunisha Suleman, Jennifer A Downs, Agrey H Mwakisole

“…The seminar was provided to Muslim religious leaders from two mosques in northwest Tanzania in April 2022. Six weeks after the seminar, the same religious leaders were invited to evaluate the seminar both by a quantitative survey assessing acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility, and in in-depth interviews. …”
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TEACHERS’ PROFILE, MOTIVATION, APTITUDE, AND SATISFACTION IN A VIRTUAL UPSKILLING ENVIRONMENT by Dave E. Marcial, Jan Cynth Palama, Fredlie Bucog, Steven Binarao

“…This online upskilling course ran for nine weeks. The core objective of this training program was to equip these educators with literacy and knowledge-deepening skills in online distance teaching. …”
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