Readiness, access, and use of facility childbirth care in Ethiopia: results from nationally representative linked household and health facility surveys by Elizabeth Stierman, Solomon Shiferaw, Saifuddin Ahmed, Mahari Yihdego, Assefa Seme, Linnea Zimmerman, Andreea Creanga

“…This study assesses the readiness of health facilities in Ethiopia to provide childbirth services, describes variations in geographic access to service-ready facilities, and evaluates how facility readiness relates to childbirth service usage with a lens on equity. # Methods The study used cross-sectional data from a nationally representative sample of households in Ethiopia linked with data from health facilities serving the same areas. …”
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Serum ferritin and iron deficiency in adolescent schoolchildren with depression in northern Sudan: unmatched case-control study by Ahmed A. Hassan, Hatim Y. Alharbi, Ishag Adam

“…The cases were adolescents with depression (n = 61), and an equal number of healthy adolescents were controls. …”
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Patient Satisfaction with Clear Aligners vs. Traditional Braces: A Comparative Study by AbdulMajeed AlMogbel

“…This study aimed to compare patient satisfaction levels between these two treatment modalities. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 orthodontic patients were recruited, with 50 undergoing treatment with clear aligners and 50 with traditional braces. …”
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Examination of cardiovascular function variables in tooth extraction under local anesthesia by Životić-Vanović Mirjana, Marjanović Marjan

“…However, there is a question if it is equally safe to apply a local anesthetic combined with a vasoconstrictor (adrenaline) in healthy persons, and in the patients with a certain cardiovascular system disease. …”
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The impact of age on genetic risk for common diseases. by Xilin Jiang, Chris Holmes, Gil McVean

“…Here, we introduce methods to infer the form of the longitudinal relationship between genetic relative risk for disease and age and to test whether all genetic risk factors behave similarly. …”
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Effects of combined training performed two or four times per week on 24-h blood pressure, glycosylated hemoglobin and other health-related outcomes in aging individuals with hypert... by Rodrigo Ferrari, Lucas Betti Domingues, Leandro de Oliveira Carpes, Paula de Azevedo Frank, Vinícius Mallmann Schneider, Sandra C Fuchs, GET Study Group

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To compare the effects of a combined training program (resistance plus aerobic exercise) performed four or two times per week on 24-h ambulatory blood pressure and other health-related outcomes in middle-aged and older individuals with hypertension.<h4>Methods</h4>This study will be a randomized, parallel group, two-arm, superiority trial. …”
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Quality of recovery (QoR-15) following opioid-free versus opioid anaesthesia for elective endoscopic nasal surgeries: A randomised, open-label comparative trial by Yashika Pandey, Manisha Sapate, Harsha H. Narkhede, Poonam Mane

“…Methods: A randomised, open-label trial was conducted to evaluate the quality of recovery (QoR). …”
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The Relationship of Neck pain and Smart Phones Usage among students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Erbil City by ShwanQadir Media, Alaa Usama Ahmed

“…The aim of this study was to find the prevalence of neck pain induced by smart phones usage among students of medical faculty in Erbil city. Methods: A cross-sectional study on 400 students from Hawler Medical University was conducted from 1st July 2021 till 1st July 2022.The investigator designed a self-administered questionnaire, distributed it to the students. …”
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Metabolic syndrome treatment: focusing on acarbose by I. E. Chazova, B. B. Mychka

“…All participants were randomized into three equal groups: two groups receiving acarbose (150 or 300 mg/d) and a control group. …”
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Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in the Population of the Area I in the Municipality of Cienfuegos by Hilda María Delgado Acosta, Karelis Lastre Navarro, María Lina Valdés Gómez, Mikhail Benet Rodríguez, Alain Morejón Giraldoni

“…<strong><br />Objective:</strong> to identify the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the population of the Area I in the municipality of Cienfuegos during 2010-2011. <strong><br />Methods:</strong> a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the population of the Area I in Cienfuegos by means of a complex three-stage equal probability sample of 581 people. …”
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Push-Out Bond Strength of Experimental Apatite Calcium Phosphate Based Coated Gutta-Percha by Afaf Y. Al-Haddad, Muralithran G. Kutty, Zeti Adura Che Ab Aziz

“…To evaluate the push-out bond strength of experimental apatite calcium phosphate coated gutta-percha (HAGP) compared to different commercially available coated gutta-percha root obturation points. Methods. Extracted teeth were selected and instrumented using ProTaper rotary files. …”
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Sample sizes for non-inferiority studies based on the difference between two proportions: a unified approach for difference, ratio and odds ratio models by Bruno Mario Cesana, Paolo Antonelli

“…Background: It is never easy to make sample size calculation for two-arm, non-inferiority studies with a primary proportion outcome not only because the different parameterisations involved in the difference, ratio, and odds ratio models lead to different non-inferiority margins and different sample size results, but also because of the different efficiency of the respective sample size formulae. Methods: According to a formal statistical approach, we showed how to express the non-inferiority margins of the three models by keeping the probability (success or failure) of the standard treatment fixed (considered as “known” in the planning phase of a trail), and equal under the null and alternative hypotheses as the statistical basis for sample size calculation. …”
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Disputing Authorship: Reinscriptions of Collective Modes of Knowledge Production by Andréa Gill, Marta Fernández

“…This entry point into the conversation on who has the power to know and control the meanings of intersectional inequalities enables a focus on practice, pedagogy, and methods to unpack the ethical and epistemological questions at hand. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of pirfenidone compared to all available strategies for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in France by Emilie Clay, Olivier Cristeau, Romain Chafaie, Alexandrina Pinta, Benjamin Mazaleyrat, Vincent Cottin

“…The total number of QALYs accumulated equalled 5.20 (6.91 LYs), 4.52 (5.98 LYs), and 3.79 (4.98 LYs), respectively. …”
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Pengaruh Media Pop Up Book Terhadap Hasil Belajar Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Sosial (IPAS) Siswa Kelas V SD Negeri 88 Singkawang by Hengki, Mertika, Dewi Mariana

“…A type of quantitative research with experimental methods. Research Design Nonequivalent Control Group Design. …”
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Elucidating the Differential Mechanisms of Jingui Shenqi Pill and Mingmu Dihuang Pill in the Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy Based on Yin-Yang Theory by Bi S, Xu Z, Yuan A, Wang Z, Liu Y, Yu B, Tian J, Liu C, Qiao L, Wang Z, Zhang Y

“…., Ltd, Beijing, 100000, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Yanling Zhang, Email zhangyanling@bucm.edu.cn Zhibin Wang, Email wangzhibin4804@126.comBackground: The Yin-Yang attributes of MMDH and JGSQ in treating diabetic nephropathy (DN) remain unexplored.Methods: UPLC-MS identified formula components, network pharmacology analyzed common DN targets, and in vitro renal fibrosis models assessed efficacy. …”
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Decentralizing Democracy: Secure and Transparent E-Voting Systems with Blockchain Technology in the Context of Palestine by Eman Daraghmi, Ahmed Hamoudi, Mamoun Abu Helou

“…Elections and voting play a crucial role in the development of a democratic society, enabling the public to express their views and participate in the decision-making process. Voting methods have evolved from paper ballot systems to e-voting systems to preserve the integrity of votes, ensuring a secure, transparent, and verifiable process. …”
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Public Goals and Government Expenditures: Are the Solutions of the “Modern Monetary Theory” Realistic? by I. M. Stepnov, Ju. A. Kovalchuk, M. V. Мelnik, T. Petrovic

“…It is concluded that all-round criticism and all-round approval are equally unacceptable in relation to the new theory from the standpoint of practical state regulation. …”
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Comparative Study of Implant Placement Techniques and Their Effect on Long-Term Success of Implant-Supported Restorations by Priya Nagar, Zakir Husain, Utkarsh Gupta, Malav Sheth, Rahul Mishra, HL Muthuraj

“…Background: The long-term success of implant-supported restorations is influenced by various implant placement techniques. Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled trial involved 120 patients requiring dental implants, divided into three equal groups based on the implant placement technique: Group A (conventional submerged), Group B (one-stage non-submerged), and Group C (guided surgery). …”
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Comparison of the effects of eight weeks of resistance training and ginseng supplementation on growth hormone and insulin resistance in Syrian male mice under lower extremity suspe... by Zahra Goli, khosro Jalali Dehkordi, Gholamreza Sharifi

“…Therefore, The purpose of the present study was to compare the effects of eight weeks of resistance exercise, consumption of ginseng supplementation on growth hormone and insulin resistance in Syrian mice with lower limb suspension. Materials and methods: In this study, 50 male mice were devided into five equal groups including suspension control, suspension+resistance exercise, suspension+ginseng extract, suspension+resistance exercise+ginseng extract, and control (normal conditions). …”
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