Driving with Parkinson’s Disease: Exploring Lived Experience by Jeffrey D. Holmes, Liliana Alvarez, Andrew M. Johnson, Amy E. Robinson, Kaylie Gilhuly, Emily Horst, Aaron Kowalchuk, Kayleigh Rathwell, Yanni Reklitis, Nolan Wheildon

“…As such, evidence now supports the use of specific clinical tests for screening purposes, the predictive validity of risk impressions, and the critical driving errors that predict on-road pass/fail outcomes in this population. However, little is known about the lived experiences of persons with PD as they navigate driving-related concerns such as driving impairments, cessation, potential threats to independence, and community mobility. …”
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COLLAPSE TECTOLOGY AND MODERNITY by Elena V. Sukhanova, Natalia S. Shilovskaya, Dmitry A. Skorodumov

“…Modernity is faced with numerous problems: an increase in the costs of human self-maintenance, an aging population and a decrease in its number as the scientific and technological development of the countries of the world grows. …”
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Managing Chronic Neuropathic Pain: Recent Advances and New Challenges by Namrata Hange, Sujan Poudel, Saleha Ozair, Trissa Paul, Meghna Nambakkam, Rakchhya Shrestha, Farrah Greye, Sangam Shah, Yagya Raj Adhikari, Sangharsha Thapa, Pooja Patel

“…Neuropathic pain affects 7–10% of the population, with most of the patients receiving inadequate and incomplete treatment. …”
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Thirsting for solutions: Unpacking inadequate water provision in rural communities by Sinazo Sixolisiwe Tshona, Sithenkosi Lungisa, Luluto Mgweba

“…Background: In South Africa, access to water is not equally spread across the population. As a result, 19% of those living in rural areas lack access to a dependable water source and 33% lack basic sanitation services. …”
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The Efficacy of Denosumab in the Management of a Tibial Paediatric Aneurysmal Bone Cyst Compromised by Rebound Hypercalcaemia by Matthew Harcus, Samantha Aldridge, Adesegun Abudu, Lee Jeys, Senthil Senniappan, Henry Morgan, Barry Pizer

“…The efficacy and safety of denosumab in the paediatric population, and in the treatment of ABC, are still to be fully evaluated. …”
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Challenges in Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy in 2010 by Cécile L Tremblay, Jean-Guy Baril, David Fletcher, Donald Kilby, Paul MacPherson, Stephen D Shafran, Mark W Tyndall

“…As the HIV-positive population ages, issues such as hypertension and diabetes must be taken into account when initiating ART. …”
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Mycobacterium avium Complex Infection in a Patient with Sickle Cell Disease and Severe Iron Overload by Kamal Shemisa, Nasima Jafferjee, David Thomas, Gretta Jacobs, Howard J. Meyerson

“…Clinical iron overload is a common condition diagnosed in the sub-Saharan African population. High dietary iron, genetic defects in iron trafficking, as well as hemoglobinopathy are believed to be the etiologies for iron overload in this region. …”
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Therapeutic Challenges for Elderly Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism by Kenneth Sluis, Hyon Kim, Yuling He, Beatrice Wong, Xiangbing Wang

“…Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) predominantly affects older adults, and parathyroidectomy can achieve definitive cure in symptomatic PHPT and asymptomatic meeting surgical criteria. As the population continues to age, the treatment of PHPT in octogenarians and nonagenarians presents a clinical conundrum. …”
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Application of kDNA Minicircle PCR-RFLP to Characterize Leishmania donovani Clinical Isolates Obtained from Post-Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis in Eastern Nepal by Ojesh Pokhrel, Keshav Rai, Narayan Raj Bhattarai, Suman Rijal, Arpana Rijal, Basudha Khanal

“…All PKDL isolates have the same genetic structure. kDNA PCR-RFLP assay revealed 18 different genotypes; however, structural analysis showed the two distinct kDNA genotype population (k = 2). The kDNA fingerprint patterns of parasites from hilly districts were clustered separately from low-land districts. …”
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Cross-Country Analysis of Funding Models of Medical Organizations in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic by S. S. Budarin, D. O. Vatolin, Iu. V. Elbek

“…At the same time, opinions were divided on the effectiveness of the insurance model for financing medical organizations that provide different types of medical care to the population. The article analyzes measures to provide medical organizations with financial and material and technical resources in countries with different economic models of the health system, and on the example of outpatient clinics in Moscow, compares changes in the main financial indicators in the first half of 2020 and assesses the financial stability of medical organizations during the period of restrictions on preventing the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus infection. …”
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Hypertension in Jordan: Prevalence, Awareness, Control, and Its Associated Factors by Yousef Khader, Anwar Batieha, Hashem Jaddou, Sukaina I. Rawashdeh, Mohammed El-Khateeb, Dana Hyassat, Albaraa Khader, Kamel Ajlouni

“…A multistage sampling technique was used to select a nationally representative sample of adults from the population of Jordan. Trained interviewers collected data using a comprehensive structured questionnaire, measured anthropometric parameters, and collected blood samples. …”
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A Systematic Review of Parental Occupational Pesticide Exposure and Geographical Proximity to Agricultural Fields in Association with Neural Tube Defects by Karoline Felisbino, Shayane da Silva Milhorini, Nathalia Kirsten, Mariane Yoshie Sato, Davi Paula da Silva, Juliana Danna Kulik, Izonete Cristina Guiloski

“…The search strategy was designed considering the population, exposure, controls, outcomes, and study design (PECOS). …”
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Tissue-specific resistance and susceptibility to the tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) conferred by Solanum pennellii loci by Edan Rochsar, Shai Torgeman, Kfir Bandel, Amnon Koren, Chen Klap, Aviv Dombrovsky, Dani Zamir

“…This work employed a new introgression population derived from Solanum pennellii (LA5240), a wild tomato native to Peru, composed of 1,900 genotyped backcross inbred lines (BILs_BC2S6) in the tomato inbreds LEA and TOP cultivated genetic backgrounds. …”
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The impact of internet use on physical activity among Chinese older adults: the mediating role of social support by Yifei Shen, Yifei Shen, Chuntian Lu, Bin Wang

“…Additionally, the SPSS macro PROCESS is used to test the mediation effect, examining the mediating role of social support in this relationship.ResultOur research findings indicate the following: (1) Internet use significantly and positively predicts physical exercise among the old adults; (2) Social support exerts a positive influence on physical exercise in this population; and (3) Social support partially mediates the relationship between internet use and physical exercise among the old adults.ConclusionThe study concludes that increasing Internet penetration among the old adults is of great practical significance in expanding their social support network and promoting physical activity. …”
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Development and validation of a dynamic nomogram to predict alexithymia in young and middle aged stroke patients by Tinglin Zhang, Feiyang Sun, Xiaodie Ma, Yaoyao Liu, Fangyan Li, Lei Zhang

“…This study aims to develop and validate a dynamic nomogram to predict the risk of alexithymia in this population. This cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2022 to August 2023 at two tertiary hospitals in Jinzhou City and Cangzhou City, enrolling 319 patients. …”
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A remote sensing-based strategy for mapping anthropogenic urban surface ecological poorness zones (AUSEPZ): A case study of Lisbon City by Mohammad Karimi Firozjaei, Naeim Mijani, Peter M. Atkinson

“…The intensification of human activities, driven by urban expansion and population growth, has significantly contributed to the deterioration of SEC in Lisbon over recent years. …”
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The identification of sustainable fishing gear based on the code of conduct for responsible fisheries in West Aceh by Chaliluddin Makwiyah A., Anggun Caya, Rianjuanda Djamanni, Affan Junaidi M., Nellyana Roesa, Bustami Bustami, Ahyar Muhammad

“…All fishermen who used nine types of fishing gear: trawls, boat seines, trolling lines, handlines, Purse seines, traps, millennium gillnet, trammel net, and bottom longline, were part of the population. The research shows that trolling lines and handlines are the highest level of environmental friendliness, and are categorised as “very environmentally friendly”. …”
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Determinants of Academic Achievement in Turkey by Bekir S. Gür, Sadri Şensoy, Mahmut Özer, Eren Suna, Prof. Dr. Selahattin Gelbal, Petek Aşkar

“…Therefore, the current study aims to determine the factors related to academic achievement by using data from a student population who took the 2020 High School Transition System (LGS). …”
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Exploring neurodevelopmental concerns: insights from a public neuropediatric learning disabilities multiprofessional outpatient facility in Brazil by Janaína Aparecida de Oliveira Augusto, Thalita Francielli Lopes Ferreira, Rodrigo Genaro Arduini, Talita Meneses de Almeida Bastos, Nádia Santana Pereira Campanha, Rita de Cássia Coutinho Vieira Fornasari, Patrícia Regina Flaviano Stella, Adriana Nobre de Paula Simão, Joyce Nelly Leal de Moraes, Sylvia Maria Ciasca

“…It is important to recognize this target population and understand its demands, so these facilities may be able to meet their needs and offer qualified and effective services. …”
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Pediatric Appendicitis Score and Ultrasound in children with Acute Appendicitis: An Observational Study by Suyog Simkhada, Bijay Thapa, Anupama Thapa Basnet, Sijan Karki

“… Introduction: Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency encountered in pediatric population. Differential diagnosis in this age group present with similar signs and symptoms. …”
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