Concordance and Clinical Outcomes Improvement Following Oral Hygiene Motivation: A Systematic Review and Report of the Workshop of the Italian Societies of Dental Hygiene by Antonia Abbinante, Anna Antonacci, Michela Antonioni, Andrea Butera, Matteo Castaldi, Silvia Cotellessa, Caterina Di Marco, Martina Gangale, Rossana Izzetti, Maurizio Luperini, Carolina Maiorani, Gianna Maria Nardi, Alice Ravoni, Silvia Sabatini, Sandro Sestito, Augusta Virno, Filippo Graziani

“…Further research is warranted to explore the long-term sustainability and scalability of motivational interventions in diverse populations and settings.…”
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Does Pain in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Affect Employment? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Shahnaz Shahrbanian, Mohammad Auais, Pierre Duquette, Katie Anderson, Nancy E Mayo

“…Pain has been found to be a common reason for sick leave or early retirement in healthy populations or other groups with chronic illness; however, there is little awareness regarding the effect of pain on the work status of individuals with MS.…”
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Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Resistance Exercise Prescription on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Overweight and Obese Adults by SUN Yuxin, GUO Xiaoyuan, CHEN Shi, PAN Hui, ZHU Huijuan

“…ObjectiveTo explore the effect of resistance exercise on glycolipid metabolism in over-weight or obese people, with the aim of providing reference for the clinical development of appropriate resistance exercise programs.MethodsPubMed, Cochrane Library, EmBase, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform and VIP database were systematically searched to obtain the relevant literature on the effects of resistance exercise on glucose and lipid metabolism from the establishment of the library to December 31, 2023 in overweight and obese populations. The type of literature was limited to randomized controlled studies in which the exercise intervention included resistance exercise in the test group but did not include resistance exercise in the control group. …”
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Investigation of geographic disparities and temporal changes of non-gestational diabetes-related emergency department visits in Florida: a retrospective ecological study by Md Marufuzzaman Khan, Agricola Odoi

“…Counties with high percentages of non-Hispanic Black, current smokers, uninsured, and populations with diabetes had significantly higher non-gestational diabetes-related ED visit rates, while counties with high percentages of married populations had significantly lower ED visit rates. …”
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Prevalence and health consequences of nonmedical use of tramadol in Africa: A systematic scoping review. by Saidou Sabi Boun, Olumuyiwa Omonaiye, Sanni Yaya, Sanni Yaya

“…Our review shows that tramadol misuse affects diverse populations in Africa. The prevalence of misuse varies within sub-populations, indicating the complexity of the issue. …”
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Suspicion, screening, and diagnosis of wild‐type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy: a systematic literature review by Katrine Bay, Finn Gustafsson, Michael Maiborg, Anne Bagger‐Bahnsen, Anne Mette Strand, Trine Pilgaard, Steen Hvitfeldt Poulsen

“…An upcoming task lies in defining and evaluating at‐risk populations for screening. All are steps needed to promote early detection and diagnosis of ATTRwt CM, a prerequisite for timely treatment.…”
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Genetic trends and common BRCA1/2 pathogenic sequence variants in black African and Indian breast cancer patients presenting at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, KwaZulu-Nata... by M Makhetha, C Aldous, N Chabilal

“…This study highlights unique genetic trends for SA populations and the need for more inclusive targeted tests that are optimal for these populations. …”
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Wild or Reared? <i>Cassiopea andromeda</i> Jellyfish as a Potential Biofactory by Stefania De Domenico, Andrea Toso, Gianluca De Rinaldis, Marta Mammone, Lara M. Fumarola, Stefano Piraino, Antonella Leone

“…A standardized extraction protocol was used to analyze the biochemical composition of the two sampled populations in terms of protein, lipid, and pigment contents, as well as for their relative concentrations of dinoflagellate symbionts. …”
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Effect of Pandemic COVID-19 on Tropical Forest Cover in Small Island: Case Mansinam Island Papua using Google Earth Imagery by Francine Hematang, Denisa Taran, Mutakim, Semuel Erari, Alfando Luas, Descarlo Worabai, Matheus Beljai

“…This study found that during the 2020 pandemic, tropical forest cover on small populated islands has decreased. Mansinam's forest cover decreased by 4.3%, bare land increased by 80.6%, agricultural land increased by 75.3%, and shrubs increased by 54.9%. …”
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Understanding Health Literacy Among Migrants in Portugal: The Impact of Environmental Issues by Rosa Machado, Madalena Garcia, Isaura Serra, Ana Lúcia João

“…Background/Objectives: The health of migrant populations is strongly influenced by social, cultural, and environmental factors. …”
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Identification of Interactive Genetic Loci Linked to Insulin Resistance in Metabolic Syndrome—An Update by Imadeldin Elfaki, Rashid Mir, Mohamed E. Elnageeb, Abdullah Hamadi, Zeyad M. Alharbi, Ruqaiah I. Bedaiwi, Jamsheed Javid, Tariq Alrasheed, Dalal Alatawi, Basmah M. Alrohaf, Mohammed K. Abunab, Turki Ahmed Muqri

“…Genetic testing is invaluable in the identification and stratification of susceptible populations and/or individuals. After susceptible individuals and/or populations have been identified via genetic testing or screening, lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, weight loss, a healthy diet, and smoking cessation can reduce or prevent metabolic syndrome and its associated pathologies.…”
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A karyomorphological study on Actaea acuminata, A. asiatica, and A. erythrocarpa (Ranunculaceae) by Elizaveta Yu. Mitrenina, Andrey S. Erst, Denis A. Krivenko, Tatiana N. Veklich, Tatiana V. Leonova, Olga A. Chernyagina, Valentin V. Yakubov, Kunli Xiang, Yuan-Yuan Ling, Wei Wang

“…There are differences among the populations in the number and localization of secondary constrictions. …”
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Coronavirus Host Genomics Study: South Africa (COVIGen-SA) by Andrew K. May, Heather Seymour, Harriet Etheredge, Heather Maher, Marta C. Nunes, Shabir A. Madhi, Simiso M. Sokhela, W. D. Francois Venter, Neil Martinson, Firdaus Nabeemeeah, Cheryl Cohen, Jocelyn Moyes, Sibongile Walaza, Stefano Tempia, Jackie Kleynhans, Anne von Gottberg, Jeremy Nel, Halima Dawood, Ebrahim Variava, Stephen Tollman, Kathleen Kahn, Kobus Herbst, Emily B. Wong, Caroline T. Tiemessen, Alex van Blydenstein, Lyle Murray, Michelle Venter, June Fabian, Michéle Ramsay

“…Host genetic factors are known to modify the susceptibility, severity, and outcomes of COVID-19 and vary across populations. However, continental Africans are yet to be adequately represented in such studies despite the importance of genetic factors in understanding Africa’s response to the pandemic. …”
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Genomic analysis of three medieval parchments from German monasteries by Felix Heinrich, Henner Simianer, Jörg Bölling, Hedwig Röckelein, Christian Roos, Christian Reimer, Armin O. Schmitt

“…The source animal of the parchments could be identified as cattle and we compared their genome sequences with those of modern populations that are part of the 1000 Bull Genomes Project. …”
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The Role of Myeloid Cells on the Development of Hepatic Metastases in Gastrointestinal Cancer by Austin R. Dosch, Mary P. Martos, Samara Singh, Karishma Kodia, Nipun B. Merchant, Nagaraj S. Nagathihalli

“…Recent evidence has shown that perturbations in myeloid biology occur early in cancer development, characterized by the initial expansion of specific innate immune populations that promote tumor growth and facilitate metastases. …”
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Understanding Delayed T-Cell Priming, Lung Recruitment, and Airway Luminal T-Cell Responses in Host Defense against Pulmonary Tuberculosis by Christopher R. Shaler, Carly Horvath, Rocky Lai, Zhou Xing

“…Upon uptake by APC populations, M.tb is able to subvert and delay the processing of antigen, MHC class II loading, and the priming of effector T cell populations. …”
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Association of Inflammation with Metabolic Syndrome among Low-Income Rural Kazakh and Uyghur Adults in Far Western China by Yi-Zhong Yan, Ru-Lin Ma, Yu-Song Ding, Heng Guo, Jing-Yu Zhang, La-Ti Mu, Mei Zhang, Jia-Ming Liu, Dong-Sheng Rui, Jia He, Feng Sun, Kui Wang, Shu-Xia Guo

“…These observations may benefit low-income populations.…”
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Susceptibility Evaluation of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Infesting Maize in Kenya against a Range of Insecticides by Savinda Njeri Gichere, Kakai Shem Khakame, Okoth Patrick

“…In this study, thirteen populations of the fall armyworm were sampled from thirteen counties of Kenya and determined its susceptibility to a range of insecticides using leaf-dip bioassay method. …”
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Navigating water crisis, cholera, and refugee context: Lessons from Nakivale refugee settlement, Isingiro District, Uganda. by Freda Loy Aceng, Bonny Kintu, James Habumugisha, Stephen Kayanja, Flavia Wanyoto, Moureen Asiimire, Emmanuel Maurice Ochien, Bernard Amaga, Sam Kwesiga, Sylivia Kemigisha, Stella Maris Lunkuse, Barbara Namara, Edison Tumusherure, Allan Muruta, Godfrey Bwire

“…Inadequate safe water supply and cholera outbreaks are significant contributors to ill health in displaced populations, exacerbating the vulnerability of refugees fleeing conflicts. …”
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FACEBOOK’TA AİLE İLİŞKİLERİ VE SOSYAL MEDYA ADANMIŞLIĞINA YÖNELİK BİR İÇERİK ANALİZİ - A CONTENT ANALYSIS FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT... by Uğur Bakan, Ufuk Bakan

“…Ayrıca bağımlı ve bağımsız değişken gruplar arasındaki arasında etki düzeyinin belirlenmesi için One Way Anova (tek yönlü varyans analizi) testi, kullanılmıştır. Popüler konular ile sosyal medya adanmışlığı (social media engagement) arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemek için GLM (general linear model) kullanılmıştır. …”
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