The Krushinsky – Molodkina genetic rat strain as a unique experimental model of seizure states by I. I. Poletaeva, Z. A. Kostyna, N. M. Surina, I. B. Fedotova, Z. A. Zorina

“…The study of genetic mechanisms, which underlie normal and abnormal behavioral traits, are important not only for fundamental knowledge of CNS function, but also for human well-being, as well as in the aspect of treatment of brain diseases. …”
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Mosaic Trisomy 18 in a Five-Month-Old Infant by Ana Laura Fitas, Mafalda Paiva, Ana Isabel Cordeiro, Luís Nunes, Gonçalo Cordeiro-Ferreira

“…This case adds to our knowledge of the phenotypic spectrum and the natural history of mosaic trisomy 18 by adding a dysmorphic feature and a cardiac abnormality that, to the best of our knowledge, had not been previously described.…”
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Factors influencing medication adherence among hypertensive patients in primary care settings in Central Vietnam: A cross-sectional study. by Ho Anh Hien, Nguyen Minh Tam, Huynh Van Minh, Tran Binh Thang, Le Phuoc Hoang, Stefan Heytens, Dirk Devroey, Hoang Anh Tien

“…We collected data on the demographics, medical history, lifestyle, hypertension knowledge, along with the patient beliefs and perceptions about hypertension. …”
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What patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 know on their disease by Belkis Mercedes Vicente Sánchez, Gisela Zerquera Trujillo, Elodia M. Rivas Alpizar, José A. Muñoz Cocina, Yaremy Teresita Gutiérrez Cantero, Eduardo Castañedo Álvarez

“…In the first group 21, 7% of patients have an inadequate knowledge standard on the disease and in the second one, the same situation occurs in 25% of them. …”
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Matching Into Integrated Plastic Surgery: The Impact of USMLE Step 1 Transition to Pass/Fail: Did the 2019 Predictions Come True in 2024? by Lyndsay R. Boyd, MD, Lawrence O. Lin, MD, Jeffrey E. Janis, MD, FACS

“…A total of 51.5% of PDs reported using step 2 clinical knowledge scores to screen applicants. PDs’ opinions on factors influencing the 2023–2024 Match cycle did not significantly change from predictions studied in 2019. …”
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The Impact of Antibiotics on the Development of Colorectal Cancer – A Review of Current Insights and Directions for Future Research by Karol Zagórski, Mateusz Kozik, Nina Skalska-Dziobek, Weronika Małagocka, Karolina Chybowska, Maria Naruszewicz, Przemysław Cetnarowski

“…However, further research is needed to deepen our knowledge about the contribution of antibiotic use to CRC. …”
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Exploring the roles and functions of champions within community-based interventions to support older adults with chronic conditions: A scoping review protocol. by Kristina M Kokorelias, Hardeep K Singh, Reham Abdelhalim, Marianne Saragosa, Guillaume Lim Fat, Christine Sheppard

“…<h4>Discussion</h4>This scoping review will broadly and systematically identify, define and expand existing knowledge on champions' impact in implementing community-based interventions to support older adults with chronic conditions. …”
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Skeptic’s Comment: What Questions ‘Academic Writing’ Does Not Answer by Alevtina S. Robotova

“…Avelichev, and etc.); it is clear that the expertise in foreign research does not negate the knowledge about the research in our native country. …”
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Application of principles of cognitive psychology in teaching: Perspectives from undergraduate medical and dental students. by Ambreen Surti, Shaur Sarfaraz, Rabiya Ali, Mukhtiar Baig, Rehana Rehman

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Principles of cognitive psychology (CP) aim to shed light on the fundamentals of perception, attention, and knowledge extraction used for critical thinking, learning, and recollection of information. …”
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Mixed Gastric Carcinomas Show Similar Chromosomal Aberrations in Both their Diffuse and Glandular Components by Beatriz Carvalho, Tineke E. Buffart, Rui M. Reis, Thomas Mons, Cátia Moutinho, Paula Silva, Nicole C. T. van Grieken, Heike Grabsch, Cornelis J. H. van de Velde, Bauke Ylstra, Gerrit A. Meijer, Fátima Carneiro

“…Gastric cancer is one of the most frequent malignancies in the world. Nonetheless, the knowledge of the molecular events involved in the development of gastric carcinoma is far from complete. …”
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Perception of Toxic Habits in Adolescents in Educational Units of the Ambato Canton by Carlos Alejandro Troya Altamirano, Eduardo Leonel Alvarado Pico, Andrea Gabriela Suárez López

“…There is a need to continue providing knowledge and delve into the effects and risks of alcohol, tobacco and drug consumption and the need to adopt healthy lifestyle habits. …”
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БЕЗПЕРЕРВНИЙ ПРОФЕСІЙНИЙ РОЗВИТОК – СТАВЛЕННЯ ЛІКАРІВ by В. Л. Михайленко, А. І. Літвак

“…Nowadays, professional knowledge is changing very rapidly, which requires persistent replenishment and acquisition of new skills throughout the professional career. …”
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Evaluation of home based insulin therapy among pediatric patients with type I diabetes mellitus - A prospective analytical study by Soundararajan N, Thangavel A, Vidjeadevan D, Annamalai Vijayaraghavan

“…It was observed among the study subjects that there was a regular improvement in their knowledge and practice over a period of time, during each visit the number of care givers with correct knowledge and practice were increasing starting from base level assessment to third follow-up visit and it was found to be statistically significant (p<.001). …”
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The Plurality of Goal-setting in Pedagogical Activity: Integration of Mathematics on a Chessboard by S. N. Dvoryatkina, V. S. Karapetyan, S. A. Rozanova

“…The disclosure of a wider range of possibilities for the interdisciplinary integration of mathematical knowledge and chess skills in the context of setting and selecting goals for solving mathematical problems on a chessboard seems to be very relevant for teaching students. …”
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New Models of Emergency Prehospital Care That Avoid Unnecessary Conveyance to Emergency Department: Translation of Research Evidence into Practice? by Helen Anne Snooks, Mark Rhys Kingston, Rebecca Elizabeth Anthony, Ian Trevor Russell

“…Background. Achieving knowledge translation in healthcare is growing in importance but methods to capture impact of research are not well developed. …”
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Hypoglycemia Prevention Practice and Associated Factors among Diabetic Patients on Follow-Up at Public Hospitals of Central Zone, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018 by Gebrewahd Bezabh Gebremichael, Teklewoini Mariye Zemicheal

“…Healthcare personnel and Ethiopian diabetic association should promote patients’ attitude towards DM and knowledge on hypoglycemia by strengthening information, education, and communication program. …”
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Level of tuberculosis-related stigma and associated factors in Ugandan communities. by Derrick Kimuli, Florence Nakaggwa, Norah Namuwenge, Vincent Kamara, Mabel Nakawooya, Geofrey Amanya, Philip Tumwesigye, Daniel Mwehire, Deus Lukoye, Miriam Murungi, Seyoum Dejene, Jaffer Byawaka, Norbert Mubiru, Stavia Turyahabwe, Barbara Amuron, Daraus Bukenya

“…We included demographic characteristics, knowledge and participant perspectives as our study variables. …”
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The Microbiota–Gut–Brain Axis: Key Mechanisms Driving Glymphopathy and Cerebral Small Vessel Disease by Che Mohd Nasril Che Mohd Nassir, Muhammad Danial Che Ramli, Mazira Mohamad Ghazali, Usman Jaffer, Hafizah Abdul Hamid, Muhammad Zulfadli Mehat, Zaw Myo Hein

“…This narrative review represents state-of-the-art knowledge of the intimate, complex interplay between microbiota and brain health through the gut–brain axis (GBA) and the emerging role of glymphatic system dysfunction (glymphopathy) and circulating cell-derived microparticles (MPs) as mediators of these interactions. …”
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Perceptions of cervical screening uptake amongst South Asian women in Ontario, Canada: a concept mapping study by Kimberly Devotta, Aisha Lofters, Jacqueline Bender, Patricia O’Campo

“…Statements within the clusters about education and knowledge issues around cervical cancer, personal beliefs and misconceptions, as well as cultural beliefs and influences specific to sexual health are viewed as distinct beliefs with clear effects on the uptake of cervical screening. …”
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Perspectives of healthcare providers and persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus on improving glycaemic control in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a qualitative study by Joel M Francis, Olufemi Babatunde Omole, Jean-Pierre Fina Lubaki

“…Defining interventions to improve glycaemic control requires a clear knowledge of factors driving poor glycaemic control. …”
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