Association between physical activity, cardiometabolic risk factors and vitamin D in children and adolescents: a systematic review by Patricia Ribeiro Paes Corazza, Maiara Cristina Tadiotto, Derick Andrade Michel, Jorge Mota, Neiva Leite

“…Cardiometabolic risk factors included obesity, insulin resistance, systemic arterial hypertension and unfavorable changes in the lipid profile (low levels of high-density lipoprotein, elevated low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides). …”
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Spectral specific standardized low-resolution brain electromagnetic tomography default mode connectivity network and plasticity alterations in left vertebral artery stent patients by Yan Lv, Xiangying He, Eryi Zhao, Yidong Deng, Yingliu Huang, AC Chen, Shixiong Huang, Qi Qin, Tao Liu, Guoqiang Wen

“…Method: Electroencephalogram default mode network activity, serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and basic neuropsychology estimations were obtained from nine male left vertebral artery stenosis patients who underwent left vertebral artery stenting 24 h before and after left vertebral artery stenting therapy. …”
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Exploring molecular disparities of H-type vasculature endothelial cells in osteonecrosis of the femoral head through single-cell analysis by Wei Shi, Dong Li, Qian Xu, Kai Zhang, Xinyu Liang, Hui Li, Zhijun Li, Huafeng Zhang

“…Methods We re-analyzed the scRNA-seq data of femoral head samples publicly available in 2022. This study selected nine femoral head samples (3 each from HOA, ONFH stage 3 A, and ONFH stage 4). …”
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Evaluating hospital performance with additive DEA and MPI: the Isfahan University of Medical Science case study by Shirin Alsadat Hadian, Reza Rezayatmand, Saeedeh Ketabi, Nasrin Shaarbafchizadeh, Ahmad Reza Pourghaderi

“…Thirteen indicators (four inputs and nine outputs) were selected as model variables by brainstorming in the expert panel. …”
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New Development Bank as Aid Donor to School Education by Rodion Sadykov, Yevgeny Uchaev

“…Despite initial expectations that the New Development Bank (NDB) would emerge as a significant contributor to education aid, educational projects constitute only 0.3% of the Bank’s portfolio after nine years of operation. Why have the aspirations of the mid-2010s remained largely unrealized? …”
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Electrical Conductivity of Mantle Transition Zone and Water Content Revealed by the Magnetic Data of China Seismo-Electromagnetic Satellite by Mingquan Lai, Xiuyan Ren, Changchun Yin, Yunhe Liu, Xinpeng Ma, Yinglin Wang, Shufan Zhao

“…It is found that large changes in the electrical results of MTZ occur when using the CSES magnetic field data. …”
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Effects of Opened and Closed Spillway Operations of a Large Tropical Hydroelectric Dam on the Water Quality of the Downstream River by Fiona-Annilow Wera, Teck-Yee Ling, Lee Nyanti, Siong-Fong Sim, Jongkar Grinang

“…Results of this preliminary study indicated that there were significant differences in eight out of nine water quality parameters between opened and closed spillway operations with opened spillway showing better water quality. …”
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A SYBR green I-based multiplex real-time PCR for simultaneous detection of pseudorabies virus, porcine circovirus 3 and porcine parvovirus by Lihua Cao, Wenke Lv, Anqi Li, Lulu Yang, Feng Zhou, Feng Wen, Sheng Yuan, Shujian Huang, Zhili Li, Jinyue Guo

“…In this research, 81 clinical samples from pig farms in nine different regions of Guangdong Province were used to evaluate this new method. …”
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The impact of application acellular bovine pericardium supported with autogenous platelet-rich fibrin for cystoplasty in dogs: Histopathological assessments by Sohaib M. Amer, Fouad M. Mohammed

“…The histopathological changes were represented by good healing in both groups without inflammatory reaction at 45 days post-surgery. …”
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Why should we strive to let them thrive? Exploring the links between homecare professionals thriving at work, employee ambidexterity, and innovative behavior by Terje Slåtten, Barbara Rebecca Mutonyi, Gudbrand Lien

“…Methods In this cross-sectional study, N = 258 Norwegian homecare professionals in nine municipalities were selected through convenience sampling. …”
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Use of behavioural activation to manage pain: a systematic scoping review by G Lorimer Moseley, Marianne Gillam, Martin Jones, Sandra Walsh, Richard John Gray, Trevor Barker, Tesfahun Eshetie, Kate M. Gunn, Kham Tran

“…These included three case studies, nine uncontrolled trials and three randomised controlled trials. …”
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Effects of Retinol, Natural Pea Peptide and Antioxidant Blend in a Topical Formulation: In Vitro and Clinical Evidence by Brian Cook, Melanie Riggs, K. C. Holley, Helen Knaggs, Ganesh Diwakar, Edwin D. Lephart

“…Conclusions The RTF in vitro analysis showed significant positive changes for several skin biomarkers, and the clinical assessment showed RTF significantly improved the visible signs of dermal aging, without irritation.…”
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Initial versus Subsequent Injury and Illness and Temporal Trends Among Professional Hockey Players by Chelsea Martin, Allison Lieb, John Tokish, Ellen Shanely, Stefan Kluzek, Gary Collins, Garrett Bullock

“…Temporal trends were reported. # Results Nine thousand, seven-hundred and thirty four injuries and illnesses were recorded. …”
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Auditory Cortical Maturation in a Child with Cochlear Implant: Analysis of Electrophysiological and Behavioral Measures by Liliane Aparecida Fagundes Silva, Maria Inês Vieira Couto, Robinson Koji Tsuji, Ricardo Ferreira Bento, Ana Claudia Martinho de Carvalho, Carla Gentile Matas

“…The study was conducted prior to activation and after three, nine, and 18 months of cochlear implant activation. …”
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Case Report: Concurrent primary CNS lymphoma and meningothelial meningioma - nuances of diagnosis and management [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Rosalinda Menoni, Ira Bowen, Dan Miulli, Jacob Bernstein, Samir Kashyap

“…Although meningiomas are well known to coexist with other primary intracranial malignancies there are only nine reported cases of a meningioma occurring simultaneously with primary CNS lymphoma in the literature. …”
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Identifying fracture-controlled resonance modes for structural health monitoring: insights from Hunter Canyon Arch (Utah, USA) by G. Grechi, G. Grechi, J. R. Moore, M. E. McCreary, E. K. Jensen, S. Martino

“…Results revealed properties of nine resonance modes with frequencies between 1 and 12 Hz. …”
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Comparison of Phase Estimation Methods for Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping Using a Rotating-Tube Phantom by Kathryn E. Keenan, Ben P. Berman, Slávka Rýger, Stephen E. Russek, Wen-Tung Wang, John A. Butman, Dzung L. Pham, Joseph Dagher

“…MRI data was acquired at nine angles of rotation for four different pulse sequences. …”
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Response to 1-Year Fixed-Regimen Bevacizumab Therapy in Treatment-Naïve DME Patients: Assessment by OCT Angiography by Magdalena Hunt, Sławomir Teper, Adam Wylęgała, Edward Wylęgała

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of intravitreal bevacizumab treatment in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) by assessing retinal changes using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A). …”
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The advancement of primary care dentistry in Hungary: progress of the dental cluster model since 2021 legislation by András Sztrilich, Csilla Kaposvári, Csilla Kaposvári, Csilla Kaposvári, Gergő Túri, Gergő Túri, Gergő Túri, Rita Teller, István Vingender

“…On average, the primary dental clusters contain nine practices. There is an uneven geographical distribution of primary dental clusters by counties. …”
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Impact of Simulation-Based and Flipped Classroom Learning on Self-Perceived Clinical Skills Compared to Traditional Training by Samuel Agostino, Gian Maria Cherasco, Grazia Papotti, Alberto Milan, Federico Abate Daga, Massimiliano Abate Daga, Franco Veglio

“…A total of 391 third- and fourth-year students completed a nine-hour program with morning practice sessions and afternoon high-fidelity scenarios. …”
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