Evaluation of Pain Intensity Caused by Nickel-Titanium Archwires of Different Sizes in the First Stage of Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial by Aydin Sohrabi, Shabnam Tahamtan, Sana Seyed Shariatdoust, Ali Rafighi

“…The aim of the present study was to comparatively assess pain induced by different-sized nickel-titanium archwires during the first stage of fixed orthodontic therapy.Methods and Materials: This double-blind randomized clinical trial included a total of 81 patients who received fixed orthodontic therapy. Patients were divided in to three equal groups according to the size of the utilized initial archwire (0.012, 0.014, and 0.016 inches). …”
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion characteristics measured or reported in randomised trials of intrapartum interventions: A Scoping Review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Aoife Smith, John Gilmore, Susan Hannon, Valerie Smith

“…The population were women of any parity and risk category who were enrolled in intrapartum RCTs in any birth setting or geographical location. …”
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Discovering a Young State: Foreign Sports Delegations in the USSR during the 1920s by A. M. Glushich

“…It explores the planning of their itineraries and leisure activities, aiming to understand how Soviet sports leaders, during the early stages of state formation, skillfully concealed various shortcomings (especially economic and infrastructural) and highlighted sports and cultural triumphs to craft a positive global image of the USSR through what was ostensibly a non-political institution.Soviet physical education leaders did not shy away from inviting foreign teams to the country; instead, they actively welcomed all interested parties who could manage the journey. An ideally orchestrated visit seamlessly integrated four key elements: sports (the competitions), culture (theater, cinema, sightseeing), daily life (direct interaction with Soviet workers), and team recreation. …”
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Insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction in individuals with normal glucose tolerance but elevated 1-h post-load plasma glucose by Qianwen Nie, Xue Jin, Yahui Mu, Youyuan Huang, Aimei Dong

“…Evaluate and compare insulin resistance (IR) and β-cell dysfunction in individuals with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) and 1-hour post-load plasma glucose (1-h PG) ≥ 8.6 mmol/L versus < 8.6 mmol/L, as well as prediabetes based on IFG and/or IGT.Research design and methodsThis retrospective study included individuals at risk for diabetes who underwent an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), classified as having NGT or prediabetes according to ADA criteria. …”
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Mechanical and Pharmacological Revascularization Strategies for Prevention of Microvascular Dysfunction in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Analysis from Index of Microc... by Ji-Hun Jang, Man-Jong Lee, Kyu-Yong Ko, Jin-Hee Park, Yong-Soo Baek, Kwon Sung-Woo, Sung-Hee Shin, Seong-Ill Woo, Dae-Hyeok Kim, Young Ju Suh, Jun Kwan, Sang-Don Park

“…Methods. Patients with STEMI who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) were enrolled. …”
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Structural Equation Modeling of the Mediating Role of Resilience in the Relationship between Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies and Psychological Well-Being of Patients with I... by Mohammad Reza Tamannaeifar, Zahra Shirani

“…The statistical population consisted of all patients with irritable bowel syndrome who were referred to the Digestive Health Center at Al-Zahra Hospital in Isfahan in 2023. …”
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Emerging Nutritional Problem of Adult Population: Overweight/Obesity and Associated Factors in Addis Ababa City Communities, Ethiopia—A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Tsedeke Wolde Hailemariam, Samrawit Solomon Ethiopia, Andamlak Gizaw Alamdo, Haimanot Ewnetu Hailu

“…Illiterate people were 94% less likely to be obese compared to those who were literate people (AOR = 0.06 (95% CI: 0.01–0.44)). …”
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Orthodontic interventions as a management option for children with residual obstructive sleep apnea: a cohort study protocol by Carlos Flores-Mir, Nathalia Carolina Fernandes Fagundes, Arnaldo Perez-Garcia, Daniel Graf, Giseon Heo

“…This protocol describes a prospective cohort study that aims to assess the effectiveness of orthodontic interventions for managing residual paediatric OSA in patients with concomitant craniofacial issues.Methods and analysis Children aged 6–16 years who with an OSA diagnosis and did not benefit from previous T&A or qualified for T&A will be recruited. …”
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Changes in incidence and epidemiology of antimicrobial resistant pathogens before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany, 2015–2022 by Jonathan H. J. Baum, Achim Dörre, Felix Reichert, Ines Noll, Marcel Feig, Tim Eckmanns, Mirco Sandfort, Sebastian Haller

“…Abstract Background Carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are among WHO’s priority pathogens with antimicrobial resistance (AMR). …”
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Radiologic assessment of the optimal point for tube thoracostomy using the sternum as a landmark: a computed tomography‐based analysis by Jaeik Jang, Jae-Hyug Woo, Mina Lee, Woo Sung Choi, Yong Su Lim, Jin Seong Cho, Jae Ho Jang, Jea Yeon Choi, Sung Youl Hyun

“…Methods This retrospective study analyzed the data of 184 patients with chest trauma who were aged ≥18 years, visited a single regional trauma center in Korea between April and June 2022, and underwent chest computed tomography (CT) with their arms down. …”
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Influence of digital rural construction on farmland transfer contract extension of transfer-out households and mechanism by SI Ruishi, ZHOU Shilei

“…[Results] Transfer-out households who are willing to extend the contract accounts for 57.77% of the surveyed households, and the average extension period is 3.45-5.98 years. (2) Digital rural construction has a positive effect on transfer-out households’ contract extension willingness and extension period, and this result is still robust after the endogeneity and robustness tests. (3) Heterogeneity analysis showed that digital rural construction has an inverted U-shaped influence on the contract extension period at different quantiles. …”
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Current surgical treatment options for ocular complications of Stevens-Johnson and Lyell's syndromes by V.F. Chernysh, N.N. Haritonova, A.N. Kulikov, P.A. Kacherovich, A.A. Kol'bin

“…The authors emphasize that long-term follow-up by ophthalmologist will be required for patients who survived Stevens-Johnson and Lyell's syndromes. …”
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Perceptions and reflections of embryo donation recipients: a qualitative follow-up study by Seungho Lee, Salomeh Salari, Mona El-Gayar, Joshua Mangels, Rebecca Flyckt, Jody Madeira, Susan Klock, Steven R Lindheim

“…The majority of patients (92%) identified as Christian/Catholic.Themes were identified in participants’ responses to questions regarding general perceptions of embryo donation, decision-making process, disclosure and children’s psychosocial adjustment.Results Of the 118 participants from the quantitative survey-based study who volunteered for this qualitative study, 28 individuals (24%) participated in the phone interview before thematic saturation was reached. …”
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A Cost-benefit Analysis of Using Polyethylene Glycol Hydrogel Sealant versus Fibrin Glue as a Dural Sealant for Posterior Fossa Surgery in the United States by Marissa J. Carter

“…**Conclusions:** The results of this study demonstrate a positive, consistent cost-benefit of DuraSeal compared to fibrin glue based on a cohort study of real world patients who underwent posterior fossa neurosurgery.…”
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Alcohol Relapse After Liver Transplantation: Risk Factors, Outcomes, and a Comparison of Risk Stratification Models by Karen Young, Yuval A. Patel, Benson Hoffman, Sarah Peskoe, Shein-Chung Chow, Karli Erhart, Jennifer Jackson, Stephanie Garbarino

“…Methods: This was a retrospective chart review of 69 adults who underwent LT for alcohol-related liver disease at Duke University Hospital from January 1, 2018, to January 1, 2021. …”
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Spicy food intake and overweight/obesity in rural Southwest China: findings from a cross-sectional study by Huali Xiong, Huali Xiong, Peng Zhao, Fengxun Ma, Dayi Tang, Daiqiang Liu

“…Compared with the participants who never consumed spicy food, after adjusting for confounding factors, the adjusted ORs (95% CIs) in frequency of spicy food intake in 1–2 days/week, 3–5 days/week, 6–7 days/week subgroups were 3.985 (1.855–8.560), 4.381 (2.011–9.543), 6.515 (3.101–13.686), respectively. …”
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Testing of Ferarabivac anti-rabies live vaccine for wild carnivores for its immunogenicity and protectivity by A. V. Shishkov, D. A. Lozovoy, A. V. Borisov, D. V. Mikhalishin

“…This disease is of global concern, and it attracts special attention of international organizations (WHO, OIE, FAO, GARC) and of veterinary services in many countries around the world. …”
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Reflexivity as a transformative capacity for sustainability science: introducing a critical systems approach by Anita Lazurko, Michele-Lee Moore, L. Jamila Haider, Simon West, Daniel D. P. McCarthy

“…Yet, transdisciplinary research involves diverse actors who hold contrasting and sometimes conflicting perspectives and worldviews. …”
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How Does Preoperative Pure Tone Audiometry Relate to the Findings at Surgery to Explain the Hearing Status in Chronic Otitis Media? by Sharafali KADAMBOTT, Prasanta KUMAR GURE, Soumya GHATAK, Mainak DUTTA, Chandan SETH, Saumik DAS, Ramanuj SINHA

“…Methods: Our cross-sectional study included patients with COM with/without cholesteatoma who were scheduled for surgery. Findings on examination of the middle ear under the microscope and at surgery which could explain the hearing loss were corroborated with preoperative PTA through appropriate statistical methods. …”
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Estasyon Meteyo nan Jaden: Gid pou Enstalasyon ak Antretyen by Caroline G. Staub, William Eisenstadt, William Blanc, Nicole Monval, Clyde W. Fraisse, William Lusher, George Braun, Lee Staudt

“…Chanjman meteyo yo jwe yon gwo wòl nan siksè oswa echèk aktivite agrikòl yo, kiltivatè yo rekonèt sa a. …”
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