Mucosal lesions associated with the use of dental prostheses in elderly patients by Yoel González Beriau, Libet Marrero Santana

“…The analyzed variables were: age, sex, oral lesions, time of use of the prosthesis, habit of use and technical status.<br /><strong>Results</strong>: lesions in women predominated, with 70.9%. …”
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The governance of private sector engagement in health in the African Region: a descriptive case study by Michelle Amri, Omar Sam, Muriel Anye, Zandile Zibwowa, Humphrey Karamagi, Juliet Nabyonga-Orem

“…As a first step towards PSE, we aimed to understand the current status of PSE in health within the African Region.…”
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Validation Indicator Identification and Customer Ranking in Microloans: A Study at Middle East Bank in Iran by Azadeh Ahmadi Kousha, Faegh Ahmadi, Mohammad Hossein Ranjbar, Hamidreza Kordlouie

“…In the descriptive statistics section, various personality factors including age, gender, education, occupation, current debt status within the banking system, bounced checks history, money laundering records, bank account balance, transaction history, geographic location (residence and workplace), mobile phone model and operating system, as well as credit rating obtained from Iran's credit rating consulting company, were analyzed and presented using tables and graphs. …”
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Hashimoto’s Encephalopathy Presenting with Unusual Behavioural Disturbances in an Adolescent Girl by Murugan Selvaraj Karthik, Kulothungan Nandhini, Viswanath Subashini, Ramasamy Balakrishnan

“…On further investigation, patient was found to have high serum anti-TPO antibodies of about 1261 U/mL with euthyroid status, which supported a suspicion of HE. Our consultant neurologist confirmed the diagnosis and she was started on injection of methylprednisolone 750 mg OD. …”
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Development of Science and Practical Activities at Pillar University by Galina M. Konovalova, Galina D. Bryukhanova, Elena K. Vorobey, Evgenia V. Vidishcheva, Alexander N. Volkov, Andrey S. Kopyrin

“…These projects are being implemented since the university was granted a status of a pillar university in Krasnodar territory and aimed at ensuring sustainable development of Sochi and the region as a whole. …”
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The proclivity of free-ranging indigenous village chickens for night-time roosting in trees by Takele Taye Desta

“…Besides, literature was consulted to recapitulate the accidental observational study. …”
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Comparison of physical fitness level among different competition categories in women's basketball: A systematic review by Adriano Vretaros

“…Each indicator has a series of variables whose sum will allow us to understand the athlete's actual physical fitness status. The physical training of female players follows the same guidelines as male athletes, but three aspects deserve attention when prescribing programs: menstrual cycle, eating disorders and bone mineral loss. …”
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Quantitative analysis of innovative startups in Russia by B. E. Tokarev

“…Quantitative data on the state of startups in Russia in order to compare them with similar indicators of foreign countries also have been obtained. The status situation of innovative startups in Russia has been formed.The research has showed that the official statistics of startups is not kept, b oth in Russia and abroad. …”
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The radiation protection behavior of medical workers: A scoping review protocol. by Xun Liu, Yaqing Liu, Pengyan Xiong, Sixuan Guo, Lei Zhang, Li Liao

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This scoping review aims to explore the current status of research on radiation protection behavior and identify research gaps, intending to guide future research directions.…”
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Spontaneous and Excellent Healing of Bilateral Brown Tumors in Mandible after Endocrinal Therapy and Subtotal Parathyroidectomy: Case Report with 4-Year Follow-Up by Turker Yucesoy, Erdem Kilic, Fatma Dogruel, Fahri Bayram, Alper Alkan, Alper Celal Akcan, Figen Ozturk

“…After consultations, the patient was hospitalized in the endocrinology department where further tests were performed due to highly increased PTH level as 714 pg/ml. …”
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Severe Hyperphosphatemia in a Patient with Mild Acute Kidney Injury by Phuong Chi Pham, Raghu Konanur Ventakaram, Jimmy Pham, Harpreet Sidhu, Nada Bader, Phuong Mai Pham, Phuong Thu Pham

“…Hyperphosphatemia may arise from various conditions including exogenous ingestion, extracellular shifts due to cell death or alterations in acid-base status, increased bone resorption, hormonal dysregulations leading to reduced renal excretion, reduced kidney function, or faulty measurement techniques. …”
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Understanding the use of co-design methods for research involving older adults living with HIV: A scoping review protocol. by Paige Brown, Hardeep Singh, Esther Su, Luxey Sirisegaram, Sarah E P Munce, Andrew D Eaton, Alice Zhabokritsky, Stuart McKinlay, Kristina M Kokorelias

“…There is a growing population of adults aged 50 years or older living with HIV, facing unique challenges in care due to age, minority status, and stigma. Co-design methodologies, aligning with patient-centered care, have potential for informing interventions addressing the complex needs of older adults with HIV. …”
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Patients’ satisfaction with services provided by family physicians at the Comprehensive Healthcare Centers in Northern Jordan by Hadeel B. Heilat, Muntaha K. Gharaibeh, Wanas M. Shtaiyat, Raghad S. Gharaibeh, Ayah M. Ananbeh, Manar J. Baniyaseen, Shahd M. Alsharaydeh, Aya B. Alqawaba’h, Emad A. Alzu’bi, Nour G. Amayreh, Reem R. Aldawagreh

“…The highest mean satisfaction scores were reported for the “professional care” provided by the FP (72.41 ± 15.9), followed by the “depth of relationship and the length of consultation” with the FP, respectively. Patients who had a reference health center if needed (P < 0.002), had health insurance (P < 0.05), patient’s privacy (P < 0.027), and waiting time < 20 min to see the FP (P < 0.001) were all positively associated with the status of patients’ satisfaction. …”
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Local Leadership During the Territorial Amalgamation Process – The Case of Latvia by Malvīne Stučka

“…The results show that mayors primarily use media, public consultations, public letters, and even the possibility of resignation to influence the territorial amalgamation process. …”
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Variables That Best Differentiate In-Patient Acute Stroke from Stroke-Mimics with Acute Neurological Deficits by P. Natteru, M. R. Mohebbi, P. George, D. Wisco, J. Gebel, C. R. Newey

“…Patients with in-hospital strokes were more likely to be obese (p=0.03), have been admitted to the cardiology service (p=0.01), have atrial fibrillation (p=0.03), have a weak hand or hemiparesis (p=0.03), and have a prior history of stroke (p=0.05), whereas, when the consults were called for “altered mental status” but no other deficits (p<0.0001), it is likely a stroke-mimic. …”
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Psychosocial Factors in End-Stage Kidney Disease Patients at a Tertiary Hospital in Australia by Charan Bale, Alexandra Douglas, Dev Jegatheesan, Linh Pham, Sonny Huynh, Atul Mulay, Dwarakanathan Ranganathan

“…Independent risk factors for treatment nonadherence included age and financial and employment status (p=0.041, 0.052, and 0.008, resp.). Conclusion. …”
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Cataract Surgery in Elderly Patients: Impact on Life Quality and Functionality by Armando Rafael Milanés Armengol, Kattia Molina Castellanos, Inés Zamora Galindo, Alina González Díaz, Jorge Jackson Villalpando Rodríguez, Yisel María Mayo Saavedra

“…A survey and a set of assessment tools were applied in order to measure: functional status, siymptoms score and visual VF-14 function index which provided an assessment of life quality in two stages: in the preoperative stage and three months after surgery, thus allowing restoration of the various functions after surgery. …”
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Ozone therapy and kinesiology effectiveness in the COVID-19 aftermath. Yaguaramas, 2022 by Maydelin Pérez Reina, Maria Caridad Pérez Reina, Jorge Enrique Rodríguez León, Elizabeth Núñez Pérez, Isidro Lamote Matos, Idalmis Valero Valero

“…The studied variables: sex, age, sequelae, health status and functional independence; these last two, before and after treatment<strong>.…”
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Impact of Cataract Surgery on the Psychological State of the Elderly by Bárbara Nuria Suárez Rodríguez, Leonor Rosario Díaz Alfonso, Daniel Martínez Ojeda, Yutsimí Elia Fojaco Colina, Aleima Rodríguez Carvajal

“…<strong><br />Conclusions:</strong> Cataract surgery has a favorable effect on the psychological status of the elderly.…”
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Mental Health of Pediatric Patients Convalescent from COVID-19 in Cienfuegos by Yanara Calzada Urquiola, Laura Magda López Angulo, María Felicia Casanova González

“…<br /> <strong>Objective:</strong> to characterize the mental health status present in pediatric patients’ convalescent from COVID-19 in Cienfuegos. …”
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