Secondary Subtalar Arthrodesis: Surgical Outcome and Predictors of Functional Outcome and Quality of Life After Bone Block Distraction vs In Situ Technique by Robin Eelsing BSc, Sally Al-Sheikh MD, Jens A. Halm MD, PhD, Tim Schepers MD, PhD

“…However, the surgical treatment has evolved significantly over the past decade, paralleling the shifts observed in primary repair strategies. Therefore, we describe the outcome following a secondary arthrodesis after an intra-articular calcaneal fracture, comparing the in situ (ISA) and bone block distraction arthrodesis (BBDA) techniques. …”
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The association between serum albumin levels and metabolic syndrome based on the NHANES and two sample Mendelian randomization study by Yile Tang, Yong Fan, Jin Su, Zisen Yang, Zaoling Liu

“…Our results provide new biomarkers for preventive and therapeutic strategies for metabolic syndrome.…”
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Exploring cooking fuel choices among Ghanaian women of reproductive age: A socio-economic analysis from a statistical mechanics perspective. by Richard Kwame Ansah, Richard Kena Boadi, William Obeng-Denteh, Killian Asampana Asosega, Kassim Tawiah

“…Tailored communication strategies, peer-to-peer learning, and collaboration with local institutions are crucial for spreading awareness and encouraging the adoption of LPG.…”
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Chemical Composition Characteristics and Source Apportionment of PM2.5 in Ceramic Industrial Base during Winter by Xiang Tu, Xiaozhen Fang, Hansun Fang, Changlin Ye, Zugen Liu, Xuehui Jia, Dan He, Jinliang Wang, Hong Huang, Changwei Zou, Chenglong Yu

“…Hence, this study provided a scientific basis for identifying the sources of PM2.5 pollution during a typical pollution period and provided important input for PM2.5 control strategies in a typical industrial area.…”
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InHeritage—A Gamified Mobile Application with AR and VR for Cultural Heritage Preservation in the Metaverse by Paula Srdanović, Tibor Skala, Marko Maričević

“…In an era increasingly shaped by digital innovation, preserving cultural heritage demands new strategies to sustain engagement with historical narratives and artifacts. …”
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La escritura borrada de las mujeres. Itinerarios lectores inclusivos y (re)construcción del canon poético / The erased writing of women. Inclusive reading itineraries and (re)const... by Remedios Sánchez-García, Pablo Aparicio-Durán

“…Once the research problem has been defined, the new situation is addressed as a result of the legal implementation of the LOMLOE in Andalucía, suggesting strategies to create original, relevant and innovative reading itineraries in order to work on the reality of 20th century poetry in a meaningful way, also favouring education in values such as respect for gender equality. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of VOCs in an Industrial Harbor City: Spatiotemporal Distribution, Health Risk, and Potential Sources by Thi-Hieu Le, Chung-Shin Yuan, Chitsan Lin, Zhi-Ping Hsu, I-Hsin Hsu, Lin-Chi Wang

“…The results are conducive to developing control strategies for VOC emissions to reduce human exposure risk to ambient air.…”
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Association of body mass index with disability in activities of daily living in older adults: a systematic review of the literature based on longitudinal data by Wang Lingying, Zhu Hong, Chen Hongxiu, Hu Ziyi, Feng Mei, Tang Menglin, Hu Xiuying

“…Recognizing the role of BMI categories in this context is essential for developing targeted preventative strategies for the elderly, while also accounting for other modifiable risk factors such as pain and depression.…”
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Navigating the fear: assessing nursing students’ concerns and preventive practices in response to Monkeypox in Egypt by Shaimaa Mohamed Amin, Doaa El Demerdash, Mona Metwally El-Sayed, Tasneem Ragab Ahmed Salama, Mohamed Gamal Elsehrawy, Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta

“…Understanding nursing students’ fears, concerns, and preventive practices regarding Monkeypox can help improve preparedness and response strategies. Aim This study aimed to assess the levels of fear, concerns, and preventive practices related to monkeypox among nursing students at Beni Suef University, Egypt, during the 2024–2025 academic year. …”
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Comprehensive investigation of matrix metalloproteinases in skin cutaneous melanoma: diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic insights by Lingxia Wu, Chenxiaoxiao Liu, Weicai Hu

“…Future efforts should focus on preclinical and clinical validation to translate these insights into personalized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.…”
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Global regional and national burden of intracerebral hemorrhage between 1990 and 2021 by Zhao-wei Wang, Mei-ping Wan, Jia-hui Tai, Yong Wang, Min-yi Yin

“…This suggests improvements in prevention and management strategies over time. However, the burden of ICH remains substantial and unevenly distributed across regions, with lower SDI areas facing a disproportionately higher burden. …”
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Unveiling Cuproptosis-Driven Molecular Clusters and Immune Dysregulation in Ankylosing Spondylitis by Wei B, Wang S, Li S, Gu Q, Yue Q, Tang Z, Zhang J, Liu W

“…We also explored the pathogenesis and treatment strategies of AS, targeting PELI1, ICAM2, and RANGAP1.Keywords: ankylosing spondylitis, cuproptosis, immune cell infiltration, machine learning model…”
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Le flirt à Rabat au Maroc : Engagements des corps et arrangements socio-spatiaux by Chadia Arab, Christophe Guibert

“…The article shows that young women and men innovate in terms of strategies for living out their expressions of intimacy through what we have called “geographical bubble”. …”
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Assessing the Uses, Benefits, and Limitations of Digital Technologies Used by Health Professionals in Supporting Obesity and Mental Health Communication: Scoping Review by Amanda Kearns, Anne Moorhead, Maurice Mulvenna, Raymond Bond

“…The findings advocate the importance of continued innovation and adaptation in digital health care communication strategies, with clearer HP roles and an interdisciplinary, empathetic approach focused on individual needs.…”
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A common mechanism of detoxification for lambda-cyhalothrin and abamectin in Cydia pomonella by Di Ju, Chao Hu, Peirong Li, Ping Gao, Yuting Li, Xueqing Yang

“…Therefore, it is crucial to comprehend the commonalities in these mechanisms to effectively develop strategies for managing resistance. Materials and methods To determine whether target-site insensitivity to LCT and AM plays a role in resistance, the sequences of voltage-gated sodium channel (VGSC) and glutamate-gated chloride channel (GluCl) containing the mutation domains were detected. …”
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Designing a broad-spectrum multi-epitope subunit vaccine against leptospirosis using immunoinformatics and structural approaches by Guneswar Sethi, Guneswar Sethi, Young Kyu Kim, Su-Cheol Han, Jeong Ho Hwang, Jeong Ho Hwang

“…The rise of antimicrobial resistance and the inefficacy of existing vaccines highlight the urgent need for new preventive strategies.MethodsAn immunoinformatics approach was employed to design a multi-epitope subunit vaccine (MESV) against leptospirosis. …”
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Socioeconomic disparities in child malnutrition: trends, determinants, and policy implications from the Kenya demographic and health survey (2014 - 2022) by Amos O. Okutse, Henry Athiany

“…Addressing these disparities with targeted strategies considering immediate health risks and underlying socioeconomic challenges is essential for equitably improving child health outcomes.…”
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Exploring the General Acceptability and User Experience of a Digital Therapeutic for Cognitive Training in a Singaporean Older Adult Population: Qualitative Study by Siong Peng Kwek, Qiao Ying Leong, V Vien Lee, Ni Yin Lau, Smrithi Vijayakumar, Wei Ying Ng, Bina Rai, Marlena Natalia Raczkowska, Christopher L Asplund, Alexandria Remus, Dean Ho

“…ConclusionsGiven the positive engagement and feedback obtained from Singaporean older adults on CURATE.DTx, this study can serve as a basis for future platform iterations and strategies that should be considered during implementation. …”
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Interplay of NF-κB and PPAR-γ transcription factors in patients with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus by Ozgur Kasapcopur, Sezgin Sahin, Amra Adrovic, Kenan Barut, Sinem Durmus, Remise Gelisgen, Hafize Uzun

“…Moreover, their roles in monitoring the course of a disease and guiding therapeutic strategies in juvenile systemic autoimmune diseases need to be clearly investigated. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of sub-optimal laboratory monitoring of selected higher risk medicines in Irish general practice: a 5-year retrospective cohort study of community-dwellin... by Fiona Boland, Emma Wallace, Frank Moriarty, Tom Fahey, Caroline McCarthy, Ann Sinéad Doherty, Mark Feighery

“…Further research is needed to evaluate the effect of improved monitoring strategies and the optimal timing for drug monitoring of higher risk medications.…”
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