Impact of psychotropic pro re nata prescription-monitoring programme on prescriptions for inpatients with psychiatric disorders: a retrospective observational study by Yoshitaka Saito, Kyohei Sumida, Hiroyuki Muraoka, Satoru Oishi, Ryutaro Suzuki, Taiyo Nishikawa, Shin Miyake, Yukihiro Tanno, Yuki Tobita, Katsuya Otori, Ken Inada

“…The psychotropic PRN prescription-monitoring programme was implemented in July 2022, and the participants were classified into monitoring and non-monitoring groups. …”
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Development and internal validation of the Edmonton Obesity Staging System-2 Risk screening Tool (EOSS-2 Risk Tool) for weight-related health complications: a case-control study in... by Evan Atlantis, P Fahey, Kathryn Williams, Paul Dugdale, James Rufus John, SL Hocking, Kath Peters

“…The final model was chosen based on the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve and the Hosmer-Lemeshow statistic; and validated using sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value.Setting and participants We analysed cross-sectional data from the Australian Health Survey 2011–2013 sample aged between 18 and 65 years (n=7518) with at least overweight and obesity.Results An EOSS≥2 classification was present in 78% of the sample. …”
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Acetaminophen administration reduces acute kidney injury risk in critically ill patients with Clostridium difficile infection: A cohort study. by Yue Liao, Yulong Wang, Daxue Li, Xuewen Qiu

“…<h4>Results</h4>The average age of 984 participants was 66.8 ± 16.5 years, and 52.7% (519) were male. …”
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The role of mNGS in the diagnosis of talaromycosis and case series by Jing Zhao, Hui-Ting Su, Dong Zhang, Xue-Tong Li, Min-Ya Lu, Juan Du, Jia-Yu Guo, Yi Gao, Xin-Fei Chen, Dong-Hua Wen, Shi-Yu Jia, Yao Wang, Qi-Wen Yang

“…Results Among the four patients, two were human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive, and two were HIV-negative. All the participants presented with fever and varying respiratory symptoms, with distinct clinical characteristics aiding diagnosis. …”
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Therapeutic effects of traditional Chinese medicine Hua-Feng-Dan in a rat model of ischemic stroke involve renormalization of gut microbiota by Xiaoxia He, Xiaofeng Yuan, Qilin Shu, Yayang Gao, Youli Chen, Yao Liu, Yao Liu, Yao Liu, Jian Xu, Jian Xu, Jian Xu, Yongping Zhang, Yongping Zhang, Yongping Zhang, Guoqiong Cao, Guoqiong Cao, Guoqiong Cao

“…Hua-Feng-Dan significantly reduced cerebral infarct volume and brain water content and improved neurological score, ischemic brain histopathology, and gut histopathology. It partially reversed stroke-induced intestinal barrier disruption and leakage, inflammation, dyslipidemia and oxidative stress, as well as the stroke-induced increase in pathogenic gut microbiota (e.g., Escherichia-Shigella, Enterococcus, Clostridium_innocuum_group) and decrease in beneficial microbiota (e.g., Lachnospiraceae, unclassified__f__Lachnospiracea and Ruminococcus_torques_group). …”
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Recreational and rehabilitation aspects of psychological health and well-being of students: a systematic review by Lesia Korobeinikova, Tetiana Yermakova, Georgiy Korobeynikov, Daniil Vitenko

“…Cluster analysis was used to group the retrieved articles by topic. Content analysis was applied to identify the main directions and trends in the research. …”
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Effect of Eight-Week Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation Combined with Lat Pull-Down Resistance Training on Improving Pull-Up Performance for Male College Students by Qian Li, Jiaqi Yan, Hanya Dai, Minjie Qiao, Mingxin Gong, Wenxin Niu, Ye Yang, Lejun Wang

“…Twenty-five male college students were randomly assigned to either RT combined with anodal tDCS stimulation (RT + tDCS) or RT alone (RT). Participants of both groups engaged in lat pull-down training programs for 8 weeks, with the RT + tDCS group receiving 20 min tDCS before each RT session. …”
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A Mobile Image-Driven PM2.5 Estimation Framework Using Deep Learning Techniques by Anupam Kamble, Somrawee Aramkul, Paskorn Champrasert

“…Particulate pollution (PM2.5) is an important concern in Asian countries owing to its health hazards. …”
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The Relationship Between Physical Activity Levels and Periodontal Health Status Among College Students: A Cross-Sectional Study by Qiu P, Dong B, Cao R, Hu J, Yang J, Yu R, Fan Z

“…Data analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27.0 (IBM, USA), employing chi-square tests and multivariable logistic regression.Results: Among the participants (77 males, 43 females), 70% met physical activity guidelines. …”
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Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Infections among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Single-Centre Study in Somalia by Mohamed Osman Omar Jeele, Rukia Omar Barei Addow, Faduma Nur Adan, Liban Hassan Jimale

“…The mean age of the participants was 52.70. The prevalence of HBV was 7.3% (16 respondents), while the prevalence of HCV was 3.2% (7 respondents). 1 respondent (0.5%) had both HBV and HCV. …”
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System Review of Effect of Shadowboxing Exercise on Sleep Quality of the Elderly by Maomao HUANG, Weiqiang MU, Guohua ZHENG

“…According to bias risk assessment tool of Cochrane, the quality of the studies was evaluated and the related information was extracted, ReMan 5.2 software was used for meta-analysis and statistical appraisal of effect size.Results:six RCTs and one NRCT with a total of 673 participants were brought into the investigation. Results of meta analysis showed that compared with blank control group, the score of sleep quality in pittshurgh sleep quality index (PSQI) in shadowboxing exercise group was decreased [SMD-0.85, 95%CI (-1.25, -0.45), <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 1], the score of sleep latency was decreased [SMD-1.31, 95%CI (-1.57, -1.05), <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 01], the score of sleep disturbance was decreased [MD-0.36, 95%CI (-0.53, -0.20), <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 1], the score of sleeping medications was decreased [MD-0.29, 95%CI (-0.45, -0.13), <italic>P</italic>=0.000 3], the score of daytime dysfunction was decreased [MD-0.19, 95%CI (-0.30, -0.08), <italic>P</italic>=0.000 7], and the total score of PSQI was decreased [MD-2.12, 95%CI (-3.00, -1.24), <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.000 01].Conclusion:Shadowboxing exercise can improve sleep quality ofthe elderly, but whether the curative effect is long-term would still need more high-quality RCTs to confirm.…”
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Examining internet use for health information seeking and influencing factors among undergraduate health science students in Southwest Ethiopia by Alex Ayenew Chereka, Fikadu Wake Butta, Addisalem Workie Demsash, Sisay Yitayh Kassie, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Abiy Tasew Dubale, Geleta Nenko Dube, Mekonnen Kenate Hunde, Wubalem Dilie Limeneh, Amare Dagnew Fentahun, Milkias Dugassa Emanu, Mekashaw Tareke Abebe, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil

“…Result: A total of 423 respondents participated in this study, resulting in a 100 % response rate. …”
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Are interventions for low-income groups effective in changing healthy eating, physical activity and smoking behaviours? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Stephan U Dombrowski, Marie Johnston, Nicola McCleary, Eleanor R Bull

“…Studies from 2006 to 2014 were identified from eight electronic databases using a similar search strategy.Data sources MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, ASSIA, CINAHL, Cochrane Controlled Trials, Cochrane Systematic Review and DARE.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies RCTs and cluster RCTs published from 1995 to 2014; interventions targeting dietary, physical activity and smoking; low-income adults; reporting of behavioural outcomes.Main outcome measures Dietary, physical activity and smoking cessation behaviours.Results 35 studies containing 45 interventions with 17 000 participants met inclusion criteria. At postintervention, effects were positive but small for diet (standardised mean difference (SMD) 0.22, 95% CI 0.14 to 0.29), physical activity (SMD 0.21, 95% CI 0.06 to 0.36) and smoking (relative risk (RR) of 1.59, 95% CI 1.34 to 1.89). …”
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Family cohesion, children’s thoughts, and children’s cognitive assessments: Mediating role of sport anxiety by Юмна Али, Сайед М. И. Шах

“…Informed written consent was obtained from all participants prior to data collection. Following formal consent procedures, valid and reliable instruments were used. …”
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Equity in Basic Medical Education accreditation standards: a scoping review protocol by Usman Mahboob, Muhammad Irfan, Neelofar Shaheen, Ahsan Sethi

“…Peer-reviewed research articles, commentaries, opinion papers and reviews that explicitly or implicitly discuss equity in reference to accreditation standards will be eligible for inclusion. …”
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Porphyromonas gingivalis associates with the presence of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies, but not with the onset of arthritis: studies in an at-risk population by Helga Westerlind, Linda Mathsson-Alm, Alexandra Circiumaru, Aase Hensvold, Karin Lundberg, Jan Potempa, Yogan Kisten, Charlotte De Vries, Marina Dehara, Barbara Potempa

“…Here, we investigated whether antibodies against the Pg virulence factor arginine gingipain (Rgp) are associated with the RA-risk phase and development of arthritis.Methods At-risk individuals were included in a prospective study (Risk-RA) based on a positive anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide 2 (CCP2) antibody test, and having musculoskeletal complaints but no signs of arthritis. Study participants were followed for ≥3 years (arthritis-free, n=165) or until arthritis onset (progressors, n=95). …”
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Impact of Sjögren’s disease on quality of sexual life using the Qualisex score by Eric Hachulla, Xavier Mariette, Jacques-Eric Gottenberg, Philippe Dieude, Aleth Perdriger, Emanuelle Dernis, Marion Couderc, Raphaele Seror, Gaetane Nocturne, Rakiba Belkhir, Valérie Devauchelle-Pensec, Veronique Le Guern, Alexandra Kachaner, Sophie Berville

“…Objective This study aimed to assess the impact of Sjögren disease (SjD) on the quality of sexual life and its determinants using the Qualisex questionnaire.Methods The Qualisex questionnaire was administered to participants within the ASSESS cohort, a French national multicentric prospective cohort of individuals with SjD. …”
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Medical students and ChatGPT: analyzing attitudes, practices, and academic perceptions by Ahmed Samir Abdelhafiz, Maysa I. Farghly, Eman Anwar Sultan, Moaz Elsayed Abouelmagd, Youssef Ashmawy, Eman Hany Elsebaie

“…Results The survey achieved a response rate of 96%, with 614 out of 640 approached students participating. Prior to the study, most respondents (78.5%) had personal experience using it. …”
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Interplay between light and circadian rhythms in the regulation of photoreception and physiological processes in the stony coral Acropora digitifera by Zongyan Shi, Akihiro Takemura

“…Therefore, some physiological responses in A. digitifera exhibit daily changes and are partially regulated by the circadian system.…”
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Identité, imaginaire et tourisme en pays touareg au Niger by Emmanuel Grégoire, Marko Scholze

“…L’article se propose d’appréhender la complexité des questions identitaires liées au tourisme en discernant plusieurs niveaux d’identité au sein de la société touarègue nigérienne. …”
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