Ecotourism and Poverty Reduction in Uganda. A Case Study of Batwa Communities in Kisoro District. by Kukundakwe, Obadiah

“…A Research Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfilment Of the Requirements for the Award of Master’s Degree of Arts in Project Planning and Management of Kabale University…”
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Identification of EARS2 as a Potential Biomarker with Diagnostic, Prognostic, and Therapeutic Implications in Colorectal Cancer by Wang L, Deng X, Tang J, Gong Y, Bu S, Li Z, Liao B, Ding Y, Dai T, Liao Y, Li Y

“…Ling Wang,1,2,* Xuemei Deng,1,* Jiaxi Tang,3 Yi Gong,2 Shaojin Bu,4 Zuli Li,1 Bin Liao,2 Yao Ding,2 Tingting Dai,1,5 Yong Liao,1 Yongsheng Li2,6 1Department of Infectious Diseases, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Phase I Clinical Trial Ward, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Research for Cancer Metastasis and Individualized Treatment, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Anesthesiology, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China; 4Department of Anesthesiology, Fengdu People’s Hospital, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Medical Oncology, Chongqing University Fuling Hospital, Chongqing, China; 6Department of Medical Oncology, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yong Liao, Department of Infectious Diseases, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, NO. 288 Chayuan Astronomy Avenue, Nanan District, Chongqing, 401336, People’s Republic of China, Email yongliao@cqmu.edu.cn Yongsheng Li, Department of Medical Oncology, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, No. 181 hanyu Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400030, People’s Republic of China, Email yongshengli2005@163.comPurpose: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a prevalent malignancy, and lactate metabolism significantly influences tumorigenesis and progression. …”
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The Joint Association of Sleep Quality and Outdoor Activity with Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis in Children: A Cross-Sectional Study in Shanghai by Lu R, Zhang Y, Chen Y, Lyu J, Li R, Kang W, Zhao A, Ning Z, Hu Y, Lin X, Tong S, Lu Z, Li S

“…Ruoyu Lu,1,* Ye Zhang,1,* Yiting Chen,1 Jiajun Lyu,1 Rong Li,1 Wenhui Kang,1 Anda Zhao,1,2 Zidi Ning,1 Yabin Hu,3 Xiaya Lin,4 Shilu Tong,3 Zhaohui Lu,3 Shenghui Li1,5 1School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 2Huadong Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 3National Children’s Medical Center, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China; 4Hainan Branch, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Sanya, Hainan Province, People’s Republic of China; 5MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children’s Environmental Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Zhaohui Lu, National Children’s Medical Center; Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1678 Dongfang Road, Pudong District, Shanghai, 200127, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-18930830796, Email luzhaohui@sjtu.edu.cn Shenghui Li, School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 227 South Chongqing Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, 200025, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-21-63846590, Email lsh9907@163.com; submission9907@163.comPurpose: Aiming to investigate the combined association of sleep quality and outdoor activity with the risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis in children.Patients and Methods: 16,936 children from kindergartens and primary schools in 13 administrative districts of Shanghai, China were involved in the analyses. …”
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The Association Between Medication Adherence, Internalized Stigma and Social Support Among Outpatients with Major Depressive Disorder in a Malaysian Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Stu... by Halim R, Kaur M, Syed Mokhtar SS, Chemi N, Sajatovic M, Tan YK, Siau CS, Ng CG

“…Rahilah Halim,1,* Manveen Kaur,2,* Sharifah Suziah Syed Mokhtar,1 Norliza Chemi,1 Martha Sajatovic,3 Yee Kee Tan,4 Ching Sin Siau,4 Chong Guan Ng2 1Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Hospital Kajang, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia; 2Psychological Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 3Neurological and Behavioral Outcomes Center, University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center & Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA; 4Centre for Community Health Studies (Reach), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Manveen Kaur, Psychological Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Email manveen@um.edu.my Ching Sin Siau, Centre for Community Health Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia, Email chingsin.siau@ukm.edu.myBackground: Internalized stigma and medication non-adherence pose significant challenges for treating major depressive disorder (MDD), leading to disability, increased suicide risk, and morbidity. …”
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α-Methyl-Tryptophan Inhibits SLC6A14 Expression and Exhibits Immunomodulatory Effects in Crohn’s Disease by Su Y, Li J, Chen Y, Bao J, Lei Z, Ma M, Zhang W, Liu Q, Xu B, Hu T, Hu Y

“…YongCheng Su,1,* Jiangquan Li,1,* Yijia Chen,2,* Jiachen Bao,2 Ziyu Lei,1 Miaomiao Ma,1 Wenqing Zhang,1 Qian Liu,3 Beibei Xu,4 Tianhui Hu,1,3 Yiqun Hu2 1Xiamen Key Laboratory for Tumor Metastasis, Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Gastroenterology, The National Key Clinical Specialty, Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361004, People’s Republic of China; 3Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine Institute for Children Health & Drug Innovation, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi, 330004, People’s Republic of China; 4Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Tianhui Hu, Xiamen Key Laboratory for Tumor Metastasis, Cancer Research Center, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361102, People’s Republic of China, Email thu@xmu.edu.cn Yiqun Hu, Department of Gastroenterology, The National Key Clinical Specialty, Zhongshan Hospital of Xiamen University, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361004, People’s Republic of China, Email hyq0826@xmu.edu.cnIntroduction: Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the intestines with a rising global incidence. …”
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CD44-Receptors-Mediated Multiprong Targeting Strategy Against Breast Cancer and Tumor-Associated Macrophages: Design, Optimization, Characterization, and Cytologic Evaluation by Hussain Z, Abdulrahim Abdul Moti L, Jagal J, Thu HE, Khan S, Kazi M

“…Zahid Hussain,1,2 Lama Abdulrahim Abdul Moti,1 Jayalakshmi Jagal,2 Hnin Ei Thu,3 Shahzeb Khan,4 Mohsin Kazi5 1Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates; 2Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates; 3Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia; 4Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of Bradford, West Yorkshire Bradford, BD7 1DP, UK; 5Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451 Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Zahid Hussain, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates, Email zhussain@sharjah.ac.aeIntroduction: Owing to its high prevalence, colossal potential of chemoresistance, metastasis, and relapse, breast cancer (BC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related fatalities in women. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Aloperine-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension by Liu H, Liu S, Ma P, Ma L, Liu Y, Zhao F, Zhou R

“…Hui Liu,1,* Siyun Liu,1,* Pengsheng Ma,1 Long Ma,1 Yuxin Liu,1 Fang Zhao,2 Ru Zhou1,3,4 1School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China; 2General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China; 3NHC Key Laboratory of Metabolic Cardiovascular Diseases Research, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China; 4Ningxia Characteristic Traditional Chinese Medicine Modernization Engineering Technology Research Center, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ru Zhou, School of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Xingqing, Ningxia, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China, Email zhou-ru926@163.com Fang Zhao, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Xingqing, Ningxia, Yinchuan, 750004, People’s Republic of China, Email ysj119zf@163.comObjective: This study focuses on the development and evaluation of nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) loaded with aloperine as a potential therapeutic approach for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.Methods: The NLCs were designed to enhance the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of aloperine, a compound with vasodilatory and anti-inflammatory properties. …”
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Family Function and Self-Management of Patients With Early Chronic Kidney Disease: The Mediating Roles of Self-Perceived Burden and Ego Depletion by Cui Y, Liu N, Guo Z, Liu Q, Zhang M, Li J, Mu H, Zhang Y, Chen X

“…Yi Cui,1 Na Liu,1 Zhihua Guo,2 Qin Liu,1 Man Zhang,3 Jiayao Li,1 Hezi Mu,4 Yinling Zhang,1,* Xia Chen5,* 1Department of Nursing, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Military Medical Psychology, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Nursing, Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Nursing, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yinling Zhang, Department of Nursing, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, 710000, People’s Republic of China, Email zyl-ylz@163.com Xia Chen, Department of Nursing, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, 518036, People’s Republic of China, Email 1328219974@qq.comBackground: Effective self-management in the early stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is key to delaying disease progression. …”
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The Impact of Online Interactive Platform Services on Oral Health Behaviors in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Yin Q, Chai Z, Tao B, Liu P, Luo Y, Zhao Q, Yang B

“…Qianyu Yin,1,2,* Zhaowu Chai,3,* Binbin Tao,1,2 Ping Liu,1,2 Yu Luo,1,2 Qinghua Zhao,4 Bing Yang1 1Department of Nursing, the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 2College of Nursing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 3Outpatient Department at Longfor Guangnian, the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China; 4Center of Nursing Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Qinghua Zhao, Center of Nursing Research, the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 18602308866, Email 201307@hospital.cqmu.edu.cn Bing Yang, Department of Nursing, the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Yubei District, Chongqing, 401147, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13228649430, Email yangb@hospital.cqmu.edu.cnPurpose: Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are at a high risk for oral health decline. …”
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Rhein Mitigates Lung Injury in Severe Acute Pancreatitis Through the Inhibition of MARK4-Mediated Microtubule Destabilization by Sun Z, Liu J, Ge P, Cao Y, Liu J, Wen H, Luo X, Pei B, Jin Z, Li H, Xun L, Luo Y, Yang Q, Chen H

“…Zhenxuan Sun,1– 3,* Jie Liu,1– 3,* Peng Ge,1– 3,* Yinan Cao,4 Jin Liu,1– 3 Haiyun Wen,1– 3 Xinyu Luo,1– 3 Boliang Pei,1– 3 Zuocang Jin,1,3 Huijuan Li,3 Lu Xun,1– 3 Yalan Luo,5 Qi Yang,6 Hailong Chen1– 3 1Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China; 2Institute (College) of Integrative Medicine, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China; 3Laboratory of Integrative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China; 4Day Surgery Center, Dalian Municipal Central Hospital, Dalian, Liaoning, 116033, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China; 6Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, 116023, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Hailong Chen, Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Zhongshan Road 222, Dalian, Liaoning, 116011, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 411 83635963, Fax +86 411 83622844, Email chenhailong@dmu.edu.cnPurpose: Explore the therapeutic effect and molecular mechanism of rhein on severe acute pancreatitis associated acute lung injury (SAP-ALI).Methods: The SAP-ALI rat model was constructed by retrograde injection of 5% sodium taurocholate into the pancreaticobiliary duct, and pulmonary microvascular endothelial cell (PMVEC) injury model was induced by LPS. …”
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Are Saudi Radiological Sciences Students Prepared for Emergencies? Exploring Knowledge, and Attitudes Towards Basic Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by Alshamrani KM, Alkhayyat AA, Arif RN, Alahmadi AAS, Aldahery ST, Alsharif WM, Qurashi AA

“…Khalid M Alshamrani,1– 3 Alaa A Alkhayyat,1 Rimaz N Arif,1 Adnan AS Alahmadi,4 Shrooq T Aldahery,5 Walaa M Alsharif,6 Abdulaziz A Qurashi6 1College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 2King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 3Ministry of the National Guard - Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 4Radiologic Sciences Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 5Department of Applied Radiologic Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; 6Diagnostic Radiology Technology Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taibah University, Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Khalid M Alshamrani, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, P. …”
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Global Research Trends and Focus on the Link Between Heart Failure and NLRP3 Inflammasome: A Bibliometric Analysis From 2010 to 2024 by Lian Y, Zhang H, Xing W, Li S, Lai X, Jia S, Shang J, Liu H

“…Virginia Commonwealth University and Wuhan University were the institutions with the highest publication output. …”
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Esketamine at a Clinical Dose Attenuates Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury by Inhibiting AKT Signaling Pathway to Facilitate Microglia M2 Polarization and Autophagy by Gao Y, Li L, Zhao F, Cheng Y, Jin M, Xue FS

“…Ying Gao,1 Lu Li,1 Fang Zhao,1 Yi Cheng,1 Mu Jin,2 Fu-Shan Xue1,3 1Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou University Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Mu Jin, Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 2 An-Zhen Road, Chao-Yang District, Beijing, 100029, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13366600987, Email jinmu0119@hotmail.com Fu-Shan Xue, Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 95 Yong-An Road, Xi-Cheng District, Beijing, 100050, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-13911177655, Fax +86-591-88217841, Email xuefushan@aliyun.com; xuefushan@mail.ccmu.edu.cnPurpose: This study aimed to assess the protective effect of a clinical dose esketamine on cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury and to reveal the potential mechanisms associated with microglial polarization and autophagy.Methods: Experimental cerebral ischemia was induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) in adult rats and simulated by oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) in BV-2 microglial cells. …”
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Increased Mortality After Lower Extremity Amputation in a Danish Nationwide Cohort: The Mediating Role of Postoperative Complications by Brix ATH, Petersen TG, Nymark T, Schmal H, Lindberg-Larsen M, Rubin KH

“…Anna Trier Heiberg Brix,1,2 Tanja Gram Petersen,3 Tine Nymark,1,2 Hagen Schmal,1,4 Martin Lindberg-Larsen,1,2 Katrine Hass Rubin2,3 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; 2Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; 3Research Unit OPEN, Odense University Hospital and University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; 4Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, GermanyCorrespondence: Anna Trier Heiberg Brix, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital, J. …”
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Assessing the Clinical and Functional Status of COPD Patients Using Speech Analysis During and After Exacerbation by Mayr W, Triantafyllopoulos A, Batliner A, Schuller BW, Berghaus TM

“…Wolfgang Mayr,1,* Andreas Triantafyllopoulos,2,3,* Anton Batliner,2,3 Björn W Schuller,2– 5 Thomas M Berghaus1,6 1Department of Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine and Intensive Care, University Hospital Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany; 2Chair of Health Informatics (CHI), Department of Clinical Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany; 3Munich Center for Machine Learning (MCML), Munich, Germany; 4Group on Language Audio, & Music (GLAM), Imperial College, London, UK; 5Munich Data Science Institute (MDSI), Munich, Germany; 6Medical Faculty, Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, Munich, Germany*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Wolfgang Mayr, Department of Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine and Intensive Care, University Hospital Augsburg, Stenglinstrasse 2, Augsburg, D-86156, Germany, Email wolfgang.mayr@uk-augsburg.de Andreas Triantafyllopoulos, Chair of Health Informatics, Department of Clinical Medicine, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Ismaninger Straße 22, Munich, 81675, Germany, Email andreas.triantafyllopoulos@tum.deBackground: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects breathing, speech production, and coughing. …”
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Assessment of Confidence Levels of Undergraduate Senior Dental Students and Interns’ During Endodontic Treatment Procedures in a Sample From Saudi Arabia by Madfa AA, Almansour MI, Al‑Zubaidi SM, Almohefer SA, Alajlan SS, Alsaleh MK, Alanazi YA, Alajlan AS

“…Ahmed A Madfa,1 Moazzy I Almansour,1 Saad M Al‑Zubaidi,1 Sami A Almohefer,1 Sarah S Alajlan,1 Mohammed K Alsaleh,1 Yosef A Alanazi,2 Abdalellah S Alajlan2 1Department of Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, University of Ha’il, Ha’il, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 2Dental Student, College of Dentistry, University of Ha’il, Ha’il, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Ahmed A Madfa, Department of Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, University of Hail, Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Tel +966165358200, Email ahmed_um_2011@yahoo.comBackground: The evaluation of students’ impression regarding their dental college experience is a crucial indicator of the effectiveness and achievement of dental education. …”
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Prevalence of depression and its correlates among undergraduate health science students in Mogadishu, Somalia: a cross-sectional study by Bashiru Garba, Samiro Ali Mohamed, Maria Mowlid Mohamed, Hodo Aideed Asowe, Najib Isse Dirie, Yushau Umar, Jamal Hassan Mohamoud, Mohamed Hussein Adam, Jihaan Hassan, Fartun Abdullahi Hassan Orey, Abdullahi Abdirahman Omar, Ibrahim Abdullahi Mohamed, Mohamad Mustaf Ahmed, Samira Abdullahi Moalim

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on 321 health science students from some universities in Mogadishu, Somalia. The data was collected from students studying medicine, nursing and midwifery, laboratory science and public health at SIMAD university, Banadir university, Mogadishu university and Jamhuriya university, all located in Mogadishu. …”
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“…As a result, since mid-70th, Oslo University remains our good partner for collaboration in different forms. …”
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The Development of Publications on Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort: A Bibliometric Analysis by Jiang W, Chen X, Peng Y, Zhai W, Zhang X, Zhou Y, Zhou R

“…Park Hee-Pyoung, Kim Hyun-Chang, and Cui Yuanshan are the most productive authors with 5 articles. Sichuan University, Seoul National University, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, and Qingdao University published more articles on CRBD worldwide. …”
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The Role of Severe Vitamin D Deficiency in Predicting the Risk of Severe Exacerbation in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Zhou L, Han C, Zhou Y

“…Li Zhou,1– 4 Cunqiao Han,5 Yue Zhou1– 4 1Department of Emergency Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China; 2West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China; 3Disaster Medical Center, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China; 4Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Emergency Medicine, Shangjinnanfu Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Yue Zhou, Department of Emergency Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-028-62539203, Email zhouyuesccd@163.comBackground: This study aims to investigate the association between vitamin D levels and the risk of severe acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study with 636 COPD patients admitted for exacerbations between January 2021 and December 2022. …”
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