Periodontal tissue changes after crown lengthening surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Samantha C. Smith, Rayner Goh, Sunyoung Ma, Getulio R. Nogueira, Momen Atieh, Andrew Tawse-Smith

“…Introduction: Crown lengthening is one of the most common periodontal surgical procedures carried out to increase the amount of supragingival tooth structure. There is a lot of literature on crown lengthening surgeries, but very few systematic reviews comparing treated and adjacent sites over a six-month period. …”
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Calpastatin and myostatin genes polymorphism and their association with slaughter traits in the Gashun Soviet Merino breed grown in southern Russia by Nadezhda V. Shirokova, Vladimir K. Fiodorov, Izabella G. Kazarova, Ivan F. Gorlov, Marina I. Slozhenkina, Elena Y. Anisimova, Ekaterina V. Karpenko

“…Data on the CAST and MSTN gene polymorphism and the genetic structure of the studied sheep population were obtained for the first time, their association with slaughter traits was revealed, and desirable genotypes CAST_MN and MSTN_AG were determined. …”
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Development and usability testing of an online platform for provider training and implementation of cognitive-behavioral therapy guided self-help for eating disorders by Laura D’Adamo, Agatha A. Laboe, Jake Goldberg, Carli P. Howe, Molly Fennig Steinhoff, Bianca DePietro, Marie-Laure Firebaugh, Zafra Cooper, Denise E. Wilfley, Ellen E. Fitzsimmons-Craft

“…Usability was assessed using the System Usability Scale (SUS), the Usefulness, Satisfaction, and Ease of Use Questionnaire (USE), and semi-structured interviews. Results Interview feedback converged on two themes for providers (applicability of program for real-world use, platform structure and function) and two themes for patients (barriers and facilitators to engagement, perceived treatment effects). …”
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OpenPheno: an open-access, user-friendly, and smartphone-based software platform for instant plant phenotyping by Tianqi Hu, Peng Shen, Yongshuai Zhang, Jiafei Zhang, Xin Li, Chuanzhen Xia, Ping Liu, Hao Lu, Tingting Wu, Zhiguo Han

“…We currently instantiate the use of the platform with tools such as SeedPheno, WheatHeadPheno, LeafAnglePheno, SpikeletPheno, CanopyPheno, TomatoPheno, and CornPheno; each offering specific functionalities such as seed size and count analysis, wheat head detection, leaf angle measurement, spikelet counting, canopy structure analysis, and tomato fruit measurement. In particular, OpenPheno allows developers to contribute new algorithmic tools, further expanding its capabilities to continuously facilitate the plant phenotyping community. …”
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A Brief History of Cell Culture: From Harrison to Organs-on-a-Chip by Lincoln Gozzi Moro, Lucas Pires Guarnier, Maurício Fogaça Azevedo, Julia Amanda Rodrigues Fracasso, Marco Aurélio Lucio, Mateus Vidigal de Castro, Marlon Lemos Dias, Francislaine Aparecida dos Reis Lívero, João Tadeu Ribeiro-Paes

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Changes in subarctic Pacific phytoplankton communities over the last two decades by Marta Konik, Marta Konik, Marta Konik, Brian P. V. Hunt, M. Angelica Peña, Toru Hirawake, Christian Marchese, Christian Marchese, Christian Marchese, Perumthuruthil Suseelan Vishnu, Perumthuruthil Suseelan Vishnu, Astrid Bracher, Astrid Bracher, Hongyan Xi, Maycira Costa

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The steady-state level of plasma membrane ceramide is regulated by neutral sphingomyelinase 2 by Anne G. Ostermeyer-Fay, Abhay Kanodia, Ranjana Pathak, Maria Jose Hernandez-Corbacho, Aarnoud C. van der Spoel, Yusuf A. Hannun, Daniel Canals

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Scale up manufacturing approach for production of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived islets using Vertical Wheel® bioreactors by Nidheesh Dadheech, Mario Bermúdez de León, Zofia Czarnecka, Nerea Cuesta-Gomez, Ila Tewari Jasra, Rena Pawlick, Braulio Marfil-Garza, Sandhya Sapkota, Kevin Verhoeff, Haide Razavy, Perveen Anwar, Abhineet Singh, Nilanjan Ray, Doug O’ Gorman, Glen Jickling, James Lyon, Patrick MacDonald, A. M. James Shapiro

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Implementation of dedicated social worker coaching for emergency medicine residents ‐ Lessons learned by Jennie A. Buchanan, Sarah Meadows, Jason Whitehead, W. Gannon Sungar, Christy Angerhofer, Abraham Nussbaum, Barbara Blok, Todd Guth, Katherine Bakes, Malorie Millner, Lavonne Salazar, Megan Stephens, Bonnie Kaplan

“…A notable number, 22%, rated the program as detrimental, which could be related to summary comments regarding ability to attend sessions, lack of session structure, loss of personal/educational time, and capacity of the social worker to relate with them. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Healthcare Professionals Toward Internet-Based Hypertension Management: A Cross-Sectional Study by Zhang Y, Zhang Q, Ren Q, Wang Y, Wang J, Wu Y, Shang M, Zhou Y, Liu R, Li X, Wang Z, Wang F, Yuan F

“…KAP scores was collected using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, logistic regression, and structural equation modeling (SEM).Results: The study included 1, 199 valid questionnaire responses. …”
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Hydroalcoholic extract of Punica granatum L. (pomegranate) leaf: A promising phytotherapeutic agent against oral pathogens by Luciana Cláudia Diniz Tavares, Mariana Simões de Oliveira, Bernardo Canêdo Martins, Daphne Fonseca Coppoli Lanferini, Benjamin Fragneaud, Antonio Carlos Sant’ana, Guilherme Diniz Tavares, Ana Carolina Morais Apolônio

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Virtual Health Research Capacity Strengthening in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Integrative Review by Chelsea M. McGuire, Nikolina Boskovic, Bolatito Betty Fatusin, Pius Ameh, Taylor Reed, Priyanka Jethwani, David Flynn, Jo Cooke, Robert Saper

“…Conclusions: Recommendations from this review may guide the design and implementation of virtual HRCS programs for LMIC clinicians. These include selecting well‑fitted program participants, intentionally designing program structure and content, conducting needs assessments or pilots, incorporating equity as a programmatic target, ensuring longitudinal program evaluation and monitoring, and utilizing a comprehensive conceptualization of program sustainability.…”
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Sagittal Spinal Alignment in Children and Adolescents: Associations with Age, Weight Status, and Sports Participation by Giada Annarumma, Fiore Mazza, Alessandro Ambrosi, Erica Keeling, Fredrick Fernando, Felice Sirico, Rossana Gnasso, Andrea Demeco, Marco Vecchiato, Maria Letizia Motti, Alessandro Biffi, Stefano Palermi

“…Poor posture is a common musculoskeletal concern in children and adolescents and may lead to spinal discomfort and long-term structural issues. While excess weight has been linked to altered sagittal alignment, the impact of sports participation on spinal posture remains unclear. …”
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Evaluating the long-term impact of a distance learning course on attitudes, skills, practices, and knowledge in gender-affirming healthcare among healthcare professionals in Italy by Matteo Marconi, Ughetta Maria Favazzi, Pietro Carbone, Debora Guerrera, Angela Ruocco, Martina Manoli, Martina Manoli, Cristiana Barbati, Francesca Molinaro, Federica Maria Regini, Andrea Vittozzi, Alfonso Mazzaccara, Marina Pierdominici

“…The findings underscore the need for structural support and integrated reinforcement to embed gender-affirming care into routine practice.…”
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Centering equity, diversity, and inclusion in youth digital mental health: findings from a research, policy, and practice knowledge exchange workshop by Medard Adu, Bilikis Banire, Bilikis Banire, Mya Dockrill, Alzena Ilie, Elizabeth Lappin, Patrick McGrath, Patrick McGrath, Samantha Munro, Kady Myers, Gloria Obuobi-Donkor, Rita Orji, Rebecca Pillai Riddell, Lori Wozney, Lori Wozney, Lori Wozney, Victor Yisa

“…Transdisciplinary and intersectional knowledge exchange is greatly needed to address structural barriers to digital mental health engagement, develop and evaluate interventions with historically underserved communities, and ultimately promote more accessible, useful, and equitable care.MethodsTo that end, the Digital, Inclusive, Virtual, and Equitable Research Training in Mental Health Platform (DIVERT), the Maritime Strategy for Patient Oriented Research (SPOR) SUPPORT (Support for People and Patient-Oriented Research and Trials) Unit and IWK Mental Health Program invited researchers, policymakers, interprofessional mental health practitioners, trainees, computer scientists, health system administrators, community leaders and youth advocates to participate in a knowledge exchange workshop. …”
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Study of Some Thorium Isotopes near to the Closed Shell (82 and 126) by Nibras Hayder Hammood Eatiah, Mohsin Kadhim Muttaleb Al-Jnaby, Ghaidaa A. Hafedh Jaber Hussien

“…Using the interacting bosons model-one (IBM-1), the nuclear structure of the thorium isotopes ²²⁴Th, ²²⁶Th, and ²²⁸Th were examined in this study, which are near from closed shell 82 and 126. …”
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Genetic Testing as a Prenatal Diagnostic Tool for Thalassemia: A Single-Center Study From Central Thailand by Malasai K, Jittikoon J, Udomsinprasert W, Talungchit P, Youngkong S, Sangroongruangsri S, Mahasirimongkol S, Chaikledkaew U

“…From a governmental perspective, with a full uptake of genetic testing, the incremental budget required was estimated to be 3.7 million USD (131 million THB) for one year.Conclusion: These findings are particularly valuable for policymakers, as they provide robust evidence supporting potential revisions to the reimbursement structure within Thailand’s Universal Health Coverage benefit package, facilitating better management of thalassemia and improving prenatal care.Keywords: cost-benefit analysis, genetic testing, prenatal screening, thalassemia, pregnancy…”
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Expanding a primary care nurse practitioner fellowship to support rural and underserved pediatric patients in the US by Aaron Carpenter, Catherine Haut, Sarah Wawrzynski, Stacey Bachman, Lisa Kelly

“…A pediatric institution within this state recognizes the demand for both mental health and primary care services in providing a compelling backdrop for development of a postgraduate nurse practitioner fellowship training program. We discuss the program's structure, didactic components, and overarching aims at addressing the needs of local communities. …”
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Assessing the efficacy of 3D window double screens (3D-WDS) in reducing malaria transmission in northeastern Tanzania: Study protocol for a two-arm cluster-randomised controlled tr... by William N. Kisinza, Subam Kathet, Victor Mwingira, Maija Meri, Frank S. Magogo, Veneranda M. Bwana, Hanna Granroth-Wilding, Pendael Machafuko, Patrick Tungu, Mikko Aalto, Tomi Hakala, Markku Honkala, Seppo Meri, Ayman Khattab

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A Survey on the Organization and Operation of Level II/III Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Greece: A Comparison Between 2004 and 2022 by Kosmas Sarafidis, Nicoletta Iacovidou, Eleftheria Hatzidaki, Ilias Chatziioannidis, Gabriel Dimitriou

“…Background/Objectives: Limited data exist on the organization and operation of Level II/III Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) in Greece; this retrospective cross-sectional survey explored their structure and functioning in 2004 and 2022. Methods: A structured questionnaire was utilized, along with demographic and perinatal data obtained from the Hellenic Statistical Authority. …”
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