Knowledge and Use of Caries Detection Methods among Dental Students and Dental Practitioners in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Waseem Radwan, Abeer A. AlNasser, Hesah Aloqab, Khalid Al-Saggaf, Nora A. Almuhtab, Bothinah Alnasyan

“…Therefore, this study aimed to assess the methods of caries detection among dental students and dental practitioners in Riyadh using a cross-sectional observational study design. Methods. The sample comprised 496 dental students, interns, postgraduate residents, general dental practitioners, specialists, and consultants from the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. …”
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Strengthening public health education and humanitarian response through academic volunteerism by Faiza Rab, Mekdes Assefa, Salim Sohani, Ilja Ormel, Farwa Arshad, Ahmad Firas Khalid

“…Methods We used a qualitative case study design with an instrumental approach. All documents related to academic volunteers within the CRC database from September 2018 to August 2023 were gathered and reviewed. …”
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Spectrum of bacterial keratitis at a tertiary eye center in Indonesia by Rifna Lutfiamida, Rien Widyasari, Kara Citra Kalandra

“…ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to analyze the bacterial spectrum and antibiotic susceptibility patterns in bacterial keratitis at a tertiary eye center in Jakarta, Indonesia. The study design is a retrospective analytic study. A retrospective cross-sectional analytic review of medical records was conducted for patients with bacterial keratitis who underwent corneal cultures over an 8-year period. …”
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The Implications of Multiple Repeat Cesarean Deliveries on Maternal Morbidity by Esra Can, Süleyman Cemil Oğlak

“… OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the obstetric outcomes of cesarean delivery (CD) in a cohort of pregnant women who had a history of four or more previous CDs and compared them with those who had a history of three or fewer previous CDs. STUDY DESIGN: The cohort of this retrospective study consisted of all pregnant women who gave birth in our hospital via elective or emergency CD and who had previously undergone one or more other cesarean sections. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Different Numerical Pain Scales Used for Pain Estimation during Debonding of Orthodontic Brackets by Mohmed Isaqali Karobari, Ali A Assiry, Mubashir Baig Mirza, Fazlur Rahman Sayed, Sufiyan Shaik, Anand Marya, Adith Venugopal, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Rithvitou Horn

“…To analyse various pain scales commonly used to determine the effect of different pain control methods during debonding of orthodontic brackets. Study Design. A comparative cross-sectional study performed on a sample of 60 patients (n = 60) including 14 males and 46 females who were ready for debonding and who were divided into three groups, i.e., finger pressure (FP), elastomeric wafer (EW), and stress relief (SR). …”
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Gender-based violence and associated factors during armed conflict among female high school students in Kobo town, North Wollo, Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study by Moges Wubie Aycheh, Gezahegn Aychew Andargie, Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Genet Degu Alamneh

“…Objective This study aimed to assess gender-based violence and associated factors during the time of armed conflict among female high school students in Kobo administration town, North Wollo, Ethiopia.Study design An institutional-based, quantitative and cross-sectional study was conducted.Setting This research was carried out in Kobo town, North Wollo, Ethiopia high schools.Study participants This study was conducted among 422 female high school students in Kobo administration town at time of armed conflict from May 20 to 5 June 2022.Outcome measures Gender-based violence (GBV) was assessed using a self-administered questionnaire. …”
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The Effect of Elevated Basal Follicle Stimulating Hormone Levels on Assisted Reproductive Technology Cycle Outcomes by Inci Kahyaoglu, Hatice Yilmaz Dogru, Sezin Erturk Aksakal, Iskender Kaplanoglu, Serdar Dilbaz, Leyla Mollamahmutoglu

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of cycles with elevated (>12 IU/mL) basal follicle-stimulating hormone values. STUDY DESIGN: Cycles with basal day 3 follicle-stimulating hormone values >12 IU/mL were divided into four cohorts according to follicle-stimulating hormone levels: group I, follicle-stimulating hormone between 12-15 IU/m, group II between 15-20 IU/mL, group III between 20-25 IU/mL and group IV >25 IU/mL. …”
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Development and validation of a Non-INvaSive Pregnancy RIsk ScoRE (INSPIRE) for the screening of high-risk pregnant women for gestational diabetes mellitus in Pakistan by Romaina Iqbal, Iqbal Azam, Subhash Chandir, Rahat Qureshi, Ali Jaffar, Neelofur Babar, Sabahat Naz, Samreen Jamal, Aisha Syed Wali

“…Our study aimed to develop a Non-INvaSive Pregnancy RIsk ScoRE (INSPIRE) for GDM screening in Pakistani pregnant women based on risk factors reported in the literature.Methods Using a cross-sectional study design, we enrolled 500 pregnant women who attended antenatal clinics at one tertiary and two secondary care hospitals in Karachi between the 28th and 32nd weeks of gestation. …”
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Intrauterine metformin exposure and adiposity outcomes in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis by George Tomlinson, Jill Hamilton, Kellie E Murphy, Jennifer Fu, Najla Tabbara, Denice S Feig

“…Objective The study aims to assess the effect of intrauterine metformin exposure on offspring adiposity measures in childhood.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources Medline, Embase and Cochrane Central were searched from inception to 4 October 2024.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Follow-up studies of randomised-controlled trials and observational studies involving metformin use in pregnancy for any insulin-resistant maternal condition were included.Data extraction and synthesis Two reviewers independently extracted data and completed risk-of-bias assessments using either Cochrane Risk-Of-Bias tool V.2 or Risk of Bias in Non-Randomised Studies of Exposure depending on study design. Meta-analyses were conducted using the generic inversed variance method in a random-effects model. …”
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Population Characteristics and Their Implications on the Benefit Basket of National Social Health Insurance Scheme in Sierra Leone: A Prospective View by Abraham Isiaka Jimmy, Kwabena Anarfi Boateng, Peter Twum, Deborah Larbie, Abdul Bangura, Hassan Milton Conteh, Peter Agyei-Baffour

“…A cross-sectional study design was employed in six selected districts in Sierra Leone. …”
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Prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated factors among food handlers in food establishments in the Lideta subcity of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: an institution-based, cross-sec... by Zemichael Gizaw, Woinishet Abera, Binyam Gintamo, Tewoderos Shitemaw, Zelalem Negash Mekuria

“…Objective This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasites and the associated factors among food handlers in the Lideta subcity of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Design An institution-based, cross-sectional study design was used. Stool samples were collected from food handlers and examined using direct wet mount and formalin-ether concentration techniques. …”
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Achieving adherence to positive airway pressure in commercial drivers using an employer-mandated remote management programme by Elizabeth Kneeland, Nadia Ali, David G. Maislin, Yoon Hee Chang, Joyce Epelboim, Brendan T. Keenan, Allan I. Pack

“…Background Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is common in commercial drivers, and associated with increased risk of crashes if untreated, making diagnosis and effective treatment crucial in this population. Study design and methods This is a retrospective summary of a clinical programme based on telemedicine and remote treatment monitoring developed with a national trucking company to screen new hires in the USA for OSA and implement positive airway pressure (PAP) management. …”
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Caregivers’ experiences of being asked about adverse childhood experiences and receiving support from an integrated health and social care hub: a qualitative study by Ashraful Kabir, Harriet Hiscock, Hueiming Liu, Lingling Chen, Rebecca Bosward, Natalie White, Sarah Loveday, Wilhelmina Ebbett

“…This study explores the experiences of caregivers who received care from the CFHs, including the way they were asked about ACEs and the services offered to address identified ACEs.Design A qualitative study design was used. Using a semistructured interview guide, 29 in-depth interviews were conducted with caregivers of children who were experiencing a range of adversities, including maltreatment and household dysfunction, child neglect, parent mental illness, domestic violence, family conflict, community dysfunction, discrimination, poverty or financial hardship. …”
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Does Baseline Serum Androgen Levels Have an Impact on Ovulation Induction Cycle Outcomes by Using Clomifene Citrate among Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? A Retrospe... by Serkan Kahyaoglu, Muzeyyen Gulnur Ozaksit, Gozde Karacan Duman, Deniz Ozturk Atan, Inci Kahyaoğlu, Meryem Kuru Pekcan, Ozlem Moraloglu Tekin

“…The relationship between baseline serum androgen levels and ovulation induction cycle outcomes by using clomifene citrate among infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome has not been investigated thoroughly. STUDY DESIGN: Ovulation induction cycle outcomes of 35 infertile women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome according to Rotterdam criteria who have received 50-100 mg/day clomifene citrate have been evaluated retrospectively. …”
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Biomechanical Basis of Interval Throwing Programs for Baseball Pitchers: A Systematic Review by Travis Dias, Benjamin G. Lerch, Jonathan S. Slowik, Kevin E. Wilk, James R. Andrews, E. Lyle Cain, Glenn S. Fleisig

“…A secondary purpose was to examine the kinematics produced during interval throwing compared to those seen during baseball pitching. # Study Design Systematic Review # Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, and Google Scholar were systematically searched for biomechanical studies of flat-ground throwing and partial-effort pitching in baseball between 1987 and 2023. …”
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Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Usia Menarche Siswi SMP Adabiah by Fitrah Umi Mutasya, Edison ., Hasnar Hasyim Hasyim

“…This type of research is observational analytic with cross sectional study design. The population in this study were all junior high school students of class VII and VIII academic year 2012/2013. …”
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The Single Leg Squat Test: A “Top-Down” or “Bottom-Up” Functional Performance Test? by Lindsay A Carroll, Benjamin R Kivlan, RobRoy L Martin, Amy L Phelps, Christopher R Carcia

“… # Hypothesis There will be a difference in ankle dorsiflexion ROM and/or foot posture between healthy individuals that pass and fail the SLST for MKD. # Study Design Cross-sectional study. # Methods Sixty-five healthy, active volunteers (sex = 50 female, 15 male; age = 25.2 +/- 5.6 years; height = 1.7 +/- .1 m; weight = 68.5 +/- 13.5 kg) who demonstrated static balance and hip abductor strength sufficient for performance of the SLST participated in the study. …”
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A Prospective Study Comparing Two-Time Points of Thyroid Hormone Replacement during the Holy Month of Ramadan by Zeinab Dabbous, Buthaina Alowainati, Sara Darwish, Hamda Ali, Seleena Farook, Mariam Al Malaheem, Abeir Abdalrubb, Wajiha Gul, Wajiha Abu Haliqa

“…Our study aims to compare two-time points of levothyroxine intake during Ramadan in terms of change in thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), compliance, and convenience. Study Design and Methods. This was an open-label, randomized, prospective trial. …”
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Role of cash transfers in mitigating food insecurity in India during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal study in the Bihar state by Tinku Thomas, Anura V Kurpad, Sumathi Swaminathan, Patrick Webb, Sanchit Makkar, Jawahar Ramasamy Manivannan, Sandra M Travasso, Anjaly Teresa John

“…The effect of cash transfers was examined in a quasi-experimental method using a longitudinal study design. Logistic regression and propensity score adjusted analyses were used to identify factors associated with food insecurity.Results Household food insecurity worsened considerably during lockdown, rising from 20% (95% CI 17.4 to 22.8) to 47% (95% CI 43.8 to 50.4) at the sample mean. …”
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Rehabilitation Protocol Variability Following Arthroscopic Bankart Repair and Remplissage for Management of Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review by Juan B. Villarreal-Espinosa, Michael M. Reinold, Mohammad Khak, Mohammad J. Shariyate, Carol Mita, Jeffrey Kay, Arun J. Ramappa

“…It was hypothesized that a review of the literature would find variability among the studies and that, among comparative studies, there would be a limited distinction from protocols for isolated Bankart repairs. # Study design Systematic Review # Materials and Methods A search was conducted using three databases (PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL) according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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