A comparative analysis of global and Chinese trends in the burden of kidney cancer from 1990 to 2021 by Zhongli Qiao, Jun Xiong, Shenyu Zhang, Lin Chen, Jialin Wang, Runze Chen

“…Specifically, the standardized incidence and prevalence of kidney cancer in the Chinese population saw a more rapid rise compared to the global average. …”
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion characteristics measured or reported in randomised trials of intrapartum interventions: A Scoping Review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Aoife Smith, John Gilmore, Susan Hannon, Valerie Smith

“…Methods Joanna Briggs Institute methodological guidance for scoping reviews guided the conduct of the review. The population were women of any parity and risk category who were enrolled in intrapartum RCTs in any birth setting or geographical location. …”
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Clinicopathological Analysis and Surgical Outcome of Eyelid Malignancies: A Study of 332 Cases by Syeed Mehbub Ul Kadir, Mukti Rani Mitra, Riffat Rashid, Murtuza Nuruddin, Md. Kamrul Hassan Khan, Golam Haider, Mst. Sayedatun Nessa

“…To assess the relative frequency of eyelid malignancies in the Bangladesh population, state their clinical features and outcome of management strategies and build awareness about the more aggressive eyelid malignancies to reduce morbidity and mortality. …”
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Application of geographical information system and remote sensing for investigating malaria’s footprint: a case study of Iwo Metropolis, Nigeria by Joseph Olajuwon Dada, Sodiq Babatunde Rajee, Wasiu Adelani Rasak, Ayodeji Olatunbosu Ajani, Ismail Abdulraheem, Olayemi Balikis Shodeinde, Ibrahim Ademola Fetuga

“… On a worldwide scale, the challenge posed by malaria fever has long been acknowledged as a significant peril to the global population. Nigeria, being situated within a tropical climate, has experienced an especially profound impact. …”
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Riesgo de contagio por COVID-19 en un entorno urbano (Málaga, noviembre del 2020) by Ángel Miramontes Carballada, Rubén Lois González, María Jesús Perles Roselló, Jesús Miranda Páez

“…Along with the analysis of the spatial distribution of cases and the presence of patterns and trends, aspects such as the analysis of population flows and movements, clinical, social and epidemiological vulnerability, or the socio-economic repercussions of the crisis have been addressed. …”
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Emotional Intelligence in Children with Severe Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders by Francesca Felicia Operto, Francesco Precenzano, Ilaria Bitetti, Valentina Lanzara, Maria Lorena Fontana, Grazia Maria Giovanna Pastorino, Marco Carotenuto, Francesco Pisani, Anna Nunzia Polito, Daniela Smirni, Michele Roccella

“…Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) affects up to 4% of a pediatric population, with many comorbidities in the medium-long term. …”
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Masculinization of betta fish Betta splendens by embryo immersion in extract of purwoceng Pimpinella alpina by Harton Arfah, Dinar Tri Soelistyowati, Asep Bulkini

“…At the higher dose (30 µL/L), male fish population and hatching rate reduced respectively 39.72% and 68.57%, respectively.   …”
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Comparative effect of boiling, microwave and ultrasonication treatment on microstructure, nutritional and microbial quality of Tofu by Abiola Folakemi Olaniran, Faith Oluwatoyosi Agaja, Oluwatobi Victoria Obayomi, Seno Isidore Ebong, Adekunbi Adetola Malomo, Olubukola David Olaniran, Oluwakemi Christianah Erinle, Stephen Olugbemiga Owa

“…Thus, the applications ultrasonication in the production of Tofu, as it had the lowest microbial population after 42 days of storage, conserved the nutritional value, highest free radical scavenging and the preservation of antioxidant properties in Tofu samples, compared to boiling or microwaving processing method. …”
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Attention Deficits in Stroke Patients: The Role of Lesion Characteristics, Time from Stroke, and Concomitant Neuropsychological Deficits by Simona Spaccavento, Chiara Valeria Marinelli, Roberto Nardulli, Luigi Macchitella, Umberto Bivona, Laura Piccardi, Pierluigi Zoccolotti, Paola Angelelli

“…The aim of the study was to perform a comprehensive assessment of selective and intensive attention processes in a large population of brain-damaged patients, evaluating the influence of the side and site of the brain lesion, the time from stroke, and the concomitant presence of aphasia or neglect. …”
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Perceptions and reflections of embryo donation recipients: a qualitative follow-up study by Seungho Lee, Salomeh Salari, Mona El-Gayar, Joshua Mangels, Rebecca Flyckt, Jody Madeira, Susan Klock, Steven R Lindheim

“…As respondents identified largely as Christian/Catholic, further studies are warranted to assess the perceptions of a more diverse and generalisable population of recipients and children born via embryo donation.…”
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Kriptokokal meningitis: Aspek klinis dan diagnosis laboratorium by Efrida ., Desi Ekawati

“…Without specific antifungal treatment, 100% mortality reported within two weeks after clinical cryptococcosis with meningoencephalitis in HIV-infected population. In Indonesia, before the AIDS pandemic, cryptococcosis cases are rarely reported. …”
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Impaired Hepatitis B and COVID-19 vaccination responses show strong concordance in hemodialysis patients with end stage renal disease by Karsten Lürken, Anna Meinecke, Luis A. Manthey, Anne Cossmann, Metodi V. Stankov, Frank Klawonn, Anna Zychlinsky Scharff, Sandra Steffens, Alexandra Dopfer-Jablonka, Frank Müller, Georg M. N. Behrens, Christine Happle

“…These results may help to adapt vaccination strategies in this highly vulnerable population. Trial registration: German Clinical Trial Registry, DRKS00021152.…”
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Profile of Endothelin-1, Nitric Oxide, and Prostacyclin Levels in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Related to Uncorrected Atrial Septal Defect: Results from a Single Center Study in... by Lucia Kris Dinarti, Anggoro Budi Hartopo, Dyah Wulan Anggrahini, Ahmad Hamim Sadewa, Budi Yuli Setianto, Abdus Samik Wahab

“…This study aimed to investigate the relationship of endothelin-1, prostacyclin, and nitric oxide with PAH in uncorrected ASD in Indonesian population. Methods. The study design was cross-sectional. …”
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Prevalence of nonrestorative sleep before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: based on a nationwide cross-sectional survey among Japanese in 2019 and 2022 by Kimiko Tomioka, Midori Shima, Keigo Saeki

“…Conclusions: The prevalence of NRS among the general population in Japan was significantly reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Association between magnesium depletion score and prevalence of hyperuricemia in American adults: a study based on NHANES 2007-2018 by Yongchun Xiao, Yong Mou, Yong Mou, Ping Wu, Ke Wang, Tianjun Chen, Zhiwan Chen, Hongsheng Lin, Hua Yang, Zhisheng Ji

“…Sensitivity and additional analyses reinforced the robustness of these findings.ConclusionAmong U.S. adults, higher MDS were significantly associated with an increased prevalence of HUA, suggesting that interventions targeting magnesium deficiency could be beneficial in reducing HUA prevalence within this population. However, prospective studies are needed to further confirm these findings.…”
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Disparities in response to mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccines according to sex and age: A systematic review by Michelle Bachmann, Nejla Gültekin, Zeno Stanga, Jan S. Fehr, Ismail I. Ülgür, Patricia Schlagenhauf

“…For ongoing and future immunization campaigns globally, there is a need to evaluate the impact of population demographics such as age and sex, on vaccine efficacy and safety. …”
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Divergence in the Morphology and Energy Metabolism of Adult Polyphenism in the Cowpea Beetle <i>Callosobruchus maculatus</i> by Zhong Du, Xiaokun Liu, Sipei Liu, Lei Jiang, Le Zong, Wenjie Li, Weili Fan, Lijie Zhang, Fengming Wu, Siqin Ge

“…Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for predicting the dispersal and population dynamics of <i>C. maculatus</i>. This knowledge can also provide a theoretical basis for biological control strategies. …”
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Mechanisms and thresholds of land use affecting surface water quality in Hangzhou City’s residential areas by Qianhu Chen, Jinye Huang

“…Green spaces per unit area must perform environmental purification in high-rise residential areas due to their higher population density, which puts more demands on their design and ecological service activities. …”
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Aplikasi Pencari Kerja Sampingan Berbasis Framework Flutter by Desy Intan Permatasari, M. Udin Harun Al Rasyid, Yuliarta Rizki Nusantoko

“…Abstract Indonesia has more than 250 million people population, making it possible for occurring new problems, especially in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic. …”
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Selected health characteristics are associated with urban Canadians’ acceptability of policies promoting healthier restaurant food environments by Jessica Lambert-De Francesch, Kadia Saint-Onge, Nazeem Muhajarine, Lise Gauvin

“…Setting: Canada’s seventeen most populated census metropolitan areas. Participants: Urban Canadian adults responded to the survey (n 27 162). …”
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