An Analysis of the Impact of Digital Therapeutic Interventions on Attention and Working Memory in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Tr... by Seon-Chil Kim, Hojun Lee

“…The study results show that children with ADHD in the experimental group, who use digital game-based content, exhibit a reduction of 8.13 ± 6.71 points in the K-ARS total score at the fourth week compared to baseline, while the control group shows a reduction of 7.14 ± 8.73 points. …”
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Comparison of Resistive Index, Pulsatility Index, and Arterial Waveform at the Comparison of Resistive Index, Pulsatility Index, and Arterial Waveform at the Site of Hepatic Artery... by Hussein Soleimantabar, Saeed Nasiri, Farshad Gharebakhshi, Samaneh Ahmadi

“…Conclusion: RI, PI, and arterial waveform at the site of division of the hepatic artery can be used to diagnose these patients who need a biopsy. They reduce the liver.…”
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Polyphenols synergistic drugs to ameliorate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease via signal pathway and gut microbiota: A review by Hongcai Li, Jingjing Liang, Mengzhen Han, Zhenpeng Gao

“…Future researches should develop multi-omics technology to identify patients who benefit from polyphenols combination drugs and devising individualized treatment plans to enhance its therapeutic effect.…”
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Risk of adverse cardiovascular events following spinal cord injury in patients with osteoporosis: Real-world evidence by Shih-Kai Kao, Yu-Ting Yu, Ming-Hsien Tsai

“…Conclusion: The complex interplay between SCI, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular health underscores the requirement for comprehensive management strategies for individuals with SCI who also have osteoporosis.…”
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The role of repeat fine needle aspiration in managing indeterminate thyroid nodules by Laura Allen, Ayham Al Afif, Matthew H. Rigby, Martin J. Bullock, Jonathan Trites, S. Mark Taylor, Robert D. Hart

“…Methods A retrospective chart review was performed of patients who had a category I or III FNA result and underwent rFNA of the same thyroid nodule between 2013 and 2015 at the QE II Health Sciences Centre in Nova Scotia, Canada. …”
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The collection of oat genetic resources held by VIR as a source of information on the history of cultivation and taxonomy of the genus, and breeding trends (a review) by I. G. Loskutov, E. V. Blinova, A. A. Gnutikov

“…This review provides historical background of the collection of cultivated and wild oat species, and who were the main donors of these holdings. The taxonomic system of the genus is briefly presented, which is used as a tool for efficient work and guaranteed safe preservation of accessions. …”
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Social support sources for people with palliative care needs at home: a scoping review by Trudy Schutter, Ian Koper, Kris Vissers, Jeroen Hasselaar

“…Abstract Background Recent literature suggests an increase in attention for the social dimension of palliative care. However, who provides social support to patients with palliative care needs at home and their relatives is often unclear, and insight in the role of the community and professionals with a main focus on social support, not being health care professionals, is lacking in this respect. …”
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The Role of Serum Vitamin D Levels and Vitamin D Receptor (<i>VDR</i>) Gene Variants on Dental Caries by Ece Şengün Berber, Feyza Umay Koç, Ayça Aykut, Burcu Barutçuoğlu, Fahinur Ertuğrul, Merve Tosyalı, Mert Pekerbaş, Arzu Aykut Yetkiner

“…Methods: This study included 128 3–6-year-old children who were divided into 64 caries-free and 64 carious children. …”
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Multi-omics analysis reveals the sensitivity of immunotherapy for unresectable non-small cell lung cancer by Rui Wu, Kunchen Wei, Xingshuai Huang, Yinge Zhou, Xiao Feng, Xin Dong, Hao Tang

“…BackgroundTo construct a prediction model consisting of metabolites and proteins in peripheral blood plasma to predict whether patients with unresectable stage III and IV non-small cell lung cancer can benefit from immunotherapy before it is administered.MethodsPeripheral blood plasma was collected from unresectable stage III and IV non-small cell lung cancer patients who were negative for driver mutations before receiving immunotherapy. …”
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Antimicrobial susceptibility, biofilm formation, and virulence genes among atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli stool isolates in Tehran, Iran by Shahnaz Halimi, Akram Rezaei, Shirin Mohebi, Farhad Bonakdar Hashemi

“…This study aims to examine and compare the characteristics of EPEC isolates from patients, who suffer from diarrhea versus isolates from patients without diarrhea. …”
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Exploring the psychological impact of working during COVID-19 on medical and nursing students: a qualitative study by Ruth Riley, Louise Griffin

“…Study undertaken between January and May 2020.Participants A purposive sample of eight medical (six women and two men) and seven nursing (all women) students who worked &gt;2 weeks in a healthcare setting during the COVID-19 pandemic (from 1 March 2020 onwards).Results Four core themes with corresponding subthemes were identified: (1) COVID-19 sources of distress—working conditions, exposure to suffering, death and dying, relationships and teams, individual inexperience and student identity, (2) negative impact on mental health and well-being—psychological and emotional distress, delayed distress, exhaustion, mental ill health, (3) protective factors from distress—access to support, environment, preparation and induction, recognition and reward, time for breaks and rest and (4) positive experiences and meaningful outcomes.Conclusions Student pandemic deployment has had a significant negative impact on students’ psychological well-being, as a result of demanding working conditions, unprecedented exposure to death and suffering and lack of preparation for new job roles. …”
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Clonidine Use for the Treatment of Nightmares in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder by Jill S. Bange, Kelly E. Melvin

“…In order to further characterize clonidine’s role in treating nightmare symptoms in PTSD, we offer this case report describing one United States veteran who presented to an inpatient psychiatric unit after a suicide attempt. …”
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eHealth Literacy and Cyberchondria Severity Among Undergraduate Students: Mixed Methods Study by Wan -Chen Hsu

“…Additionally, we recruited 9 volunteers who scored more than 1 SD above the mean for in-depth interviews on their web-based health information–seeking behaviors. …”
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Extracellular vesicles-derived miR-21 as a biomarker for early diagnosis and tumor activity in breast cancer subtypes by Claudia Omarini, Virginia Catani, Ilenia Mastrolia, Angela Toss, Federico Banchelli, Chrystel Isca, Daniele Medici, Ornella Ponzoni, Marco Brucale, Francesco Valle, Maria Cristina Baschieri, Roberto D’Amico, Valentina Masciale, Chiara Chiavelli, Federica Caggia, Carlo Augusto Bortolotti, Federico Piacentini, Massimo Dominici

“…The levels of miR-21 were higher in the MBC group than in the HD group (p = 0.029), mainly in those who were human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)+ (p = 0.0005) and hormone receptor-positive (p = 0.036). …”
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The role of pro-environmental behavior in the development of sustainable tourism by N. Zulvianti, H. Akmal, M.R. Putra

“…This research aims to show three direct effects: first, the effect of satisfaction and electronic word of mouth on the sustainability of tourism; second, the effect of satisfaction on electronic word of mouth; and third, three moderating effects of pro-environmental behavior, namely, moderating the influence of tourist satisfaction on tourism sustainability, moderating the influence of electronic word of mouth on tourism sustainability, and moderating the influence of satisfaction with electronic word of mouth.METHODS: This study is a quantitative study involving 420 tourists as respondents who visited West Sumatra from January to April 2023. …”
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Use of a specialized peptide-based enteral formula containing medium-chain triglycerides for enteral tube feeding in children with cerebral palsy and previous tube feeding intolera... by Aydan Kansu, Gunsel Kutluk, Gonul Caltepe, Cigdem Arikan, Nafiye Urganci, Gokhan Tumgor, Aysel Yuce, Ceyda Tuna Kirsaclioglu, Arzu Meltem Demir, Fatma Demirbas, Merve Usta, Sibel Yavuz, Duygu Demirtas Guner, Ersin Gumus, Buket Dalgic, Yasar Dogan, Nelgin Gerenli, Halil Kocamaz, Fulya Gulerman, Elif Sag, Aysugul Alptekin Sarioglu, Neslihan Eksi Bozbulut, Demet Teker Duztas, Hatice Altug Demirol, Coskun Celtik, Olcay Gungor, Kaan Demiroren, Aysen Uncuoglu Aydogan, Ozlem Bekem, Zeynep Arslan, Murat Cakir, Arzu Ekici, Nihal Uyar Aksu, Cigdem Ecevit, Simge Erdogan

“…This study aimed to evaluate the utility of enteral tube feeding via specialized peptide-based formula containing MCTs in children with CP in terms of gastrointestinal intolerance, anthropometrics, defecation characteristics and parental satisfaction with enteral formula.MethodsChildren with CP who received enteral tube feeding via specialized peptide-based formula containing MCTs were included in this prospective observational study. …”
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Talar Body Fracture Treated by Hindfoot Endoscopic Reduction and Internal Fixation by Airi Shimmyo, Shota Morimoto, Toshiya Tachibana, Tomoya Iseki

“…Case report. A 39-year-old man who was a carpenter complained of right hindfoot pain after he fell from a stepladder during work. …”
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Efficacy of a simple intravitreal perfluoropropane injection in treating unclosed idiopathic macular holes following vitrectomy by Zexia Dou, Jindong Han, Shaozhen Zhao

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a simple intravitreal injection of perfluoropropane (C3F8) in treating unclosed idiopathic macular holes (IMHs) in patients who had previously undergone primary pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). …”
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An investigator-blinded, 24-month, parallel-group, non-inferiority study to compare aesthetic restorations in primary anterior teeth in a paediatric dental clinic: study protocol f... by Ana Paula Taboada Sobral, Elaine Marcilio Santos, Marcela Leticia Leal Gonçalves, Lara Jansiski Motta, Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Elza Padilha Ferri, Juliana Maria Altavista Sagretti Gallo, Thais Gimenez, José Carlos Pettorossi Imparato

“…Introduction Children who suffer from severe caries in childhood may have negative impacts on the growth, development, nutritional problems and quality-of-life problems related to the oral health of the child and their family. …”
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Gaps in the Management of Hypertensive Patients in a Metropolitan Area of Havana by Armando Rodríguez Salvá, Alejandra Caridad Piña Alonso, Addys Díaz Piñera, René García Roche, Susana Balcindes Acosta

“…Out of the total of 18 year-old or older 4480 people, who were identified as hypertensive, a sample of 531 was selected by means of a two-stage cluster sampling, studying 521. …”
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