Household air pollution exposure and risk of tuberculosis: a case–control study of women in Lilongwe, Malawi by Kenneth Maleta, Robert Krysiak, Irving Hoffman, Sam Phiri, Pamela Jagger, Ryan McCord, Anna Gallerani, Charles Jumbe, Joseph Pedit

“…We calculate ORs for developing active TB using indicators of HAP exposure including primary fuel used for cooking, cooking location and frequency of kerosene use for lighting, and in a subset of households, by directly measured cooking area and personal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and carbon monoxide.Results We are unable to find an association between self-reported cooking with solid fuels and TB in our sample; we do find that increased frequency of kerosene use for lighting is associated with significantly higher odds of TB. …”
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Evaluación de la eficacia de técnicas de reducción tradicionales y modernas en luxaciones Glenohumerales by Paulo Fernando Telenchana Chimbo, María Isabel Calvopiña Baird, Karina Fernanda Maigua Mullo, José Luis Medina Valencia

“…Las técnicas modernas no solo demostraron mayores tasas de éxito en la reducción, sino también tiempos de ejecución significativamente menores, reducción notable del dolor para el paciente y una disminución considerable en el riesgo de complicaciones neurovasculares y fracturas iatrogénicas, además se  destaca que estas técnicas son más fáciles de aprender y ejecutar por el personal médico, y en muchos casos pueden realizarse sin necesidad de anestesia, convirtiéndolas particularmente en técnicas valiosas en entornos de urgencia, mientras que las técnicas tradicionales que han sido utilizadas durante mucho tiempo, presentan mayores tasas de complicaciones, necesidad de mayor experiencia para su ejecución y, en algunos casos, menores tasas de éxito. …”
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Características das intervenções efetivas de exercício físico conduzidas no ambiente de trabalho: uma revisão de escopo by Luciene Rafaela Franco dos Santos, Lidiane Juvenal Guimarães, Andrew Matheus Gomes Soares, Júlia Araujo de Figueiredo, Júlia Guedes Pimentel, Aldair José Oliveira

“…Todos os procedimentos foram feitos no Software R versão 4.2.1. O treinamento de força (71,8%) foi o exercício físico mais utilizado, seguido pelo treinamento aeróbico (15,1%), combinado (11,2%) e outros (1,9%). 56% das intervenções utilizaram uma abordagem progressiva acerca da intensidade, enquanto o volume variou de 10 a 60 minutos. …”
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Рerioperative period of high-risk patients with coronary artery disease by O.K. Gogayeva

“…Careful preoperative diagnosis, preparation, risk stratification, determination of the term of surgery, choice of CABG method taking into account the anthropometric data, the state of the lower extremities veins, anatomical location of coronary arteries, their diameter and degree of damage, personalized drug therapy, allows to achieve good results with minimal complications.…”
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Características de las mujeres usuarias del método anticonceptivo de esterilización femenina by Gloria Katty Muñoz-Estrada, Erika Núñez-Lizárraga, Jhonny Jesus Chafloque Chavesta, Natalia Valverde-Espinoza, John Barja-Ore

“…En relación con el perfil reproductivo, 61,7 % tiene de 3 a 4 hijos, 3,7 % recibió la visita de un personal de salud para hablar de planificación familiar y 29,2 % tiene antecedente de aborto. …”
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Bariatric surgery in elderly patients by Alexander V. Smirnov, Vladimir R. Stankevich, Ekaterina S. Danilina, Vladislav I. Sychev, Evgeniya M. Voronets, Vladimir I. Sharobaro, Nikolay A. Solovyev, Yury V. Ivanov, Robert I. Khabazov

“…All the patients of the older age group underwent personalized selection for surgical treatment, screening procedures were arranged in order to detect the senile asthenia syndrome and, retrospectively, to stratify them using the GeriBari prognostic scale. …”
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Snapshot of health-related behaviours in adults living with disabilities 1 year into the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey study by Syeda F Hussain, Nikki Heinze, Claire L Castle, Lauren R Godier-McBard, Theofilos Kempapidis, Renata S M Gomes

“…Mann-Whitney U and Χ2 tests were used to compare a range of health behaviours including time spent self-isolating, smoking, alcohol consumption, exercise frequency and diet in adults with and without disabilities.Setting A convenience sample of UK adults was recruited through the researchers’ personal and professional networks including UK-based sight loss sector charities, social media platforms and professional forums.Participants A total of 123 UK participants completed the survey.Outcome measures COVID-19 diagnosis, time spent self-isolating, alcohol consumption frequency, exercise frequency, change in smoking habit and eating habits.Results No significant differences were found in alcohol consumption, smoking, water intake, breakfast, or fruit and vegetable intake. …”
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STD Training in Canadian Medical Schools by Jo-Anne A Doherty, A Gordon Jessamine

“…SETTING/PARTICIPANTS: The questionnaire was mailed to the Dean of each of the 16 schools of medicine in Canada: it was requested that the questionnaire be forwarded to and completed by the person responsible for STD training at the university. …”
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Microbial Colonization and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles in Chronic Wounds: A Comparative Study of Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Venous Ulcers by Florica Sandru, Elena Poenaru, Smaranda Stoleru, Andreea-Maria Radu, Alexandra-Maria Roman, Corina Ionescu, Aurelian Zugravu, Jafal Mugurel Nader, Livia-Cristiana Băicoianu-Nițescu

“…These findings underscore the importance of personalized treatment strategies and continuous surveillance of antimicrobial resistance.…”
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Economic impact of road accidents on costs of employee turnover: A quantitative study from Poland by Agata Małgorzata Jaździk-Osmólska, Magdalena Kalbarczyk Kalbarczyk, Daniel Trzaskowski, Robert Wojtachnik, Adrianna Trzaskowska-Dmoch

“…Further research should aim at specific conditions of minimizing employer losses discussed here, e.g. in the area of health policy improvement, which would allow a faster personal and professional recovery. The issue of the employer's employee social policy regarding creating suitable conditions for taking out life insurance is crucial. …”
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Association between leukocyte telomere length and specific antibody levels after vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis by N. S. Yudin, V. A. Belyavskaya, V. N. Maksimov, D. E. Ivanoshchuk, P. S. Orlov, M. I. Voevoda

“…The primary objective of personalized vaccination is to induce an efficient immune defense while avoiding excessive immunization. …”
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Experience of foreign countries in ensuring procedural guarantees of the rights of participants in criminal proceedings by A. V. Piddubna

“…The fundamental rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of a person, being subject to the greatest restrictions during criminal proceedings, are guaranteed by the existence of substantive and procedural rules in the legislation aimed at protecting, defending and implementing procedural guarantees of participants in criminal proceedings. …”
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Implementation of the project to strengthen the profile of pancasila students in primary schools by Nadia Rahma, Dea Mustika

“…Where the facilitator is formed by the principal as the person in charge while the class teacher becomes the facilitator between phases, then identifying school readiness by preparing modules. and expenditure tools, then selecting character dimensions, determining themes, time planning, carrying out assessments. …”
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Structural modelling of student volleyball athletes’ intimacy, social adjustment, perceived stress, and learning-related anxiety: mediating role of psychological safety by Yishuang Li

“…By promoting intimacy and social adjustment, institutions can enhance psychological safety, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve athletes’ academic and personal experiences. Future research should explore longitudinal effects and potential moderators to understand these relationships further.…”
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Professional self-actualisation of pharmacists in the United Arab Emirates: a pilot study by A. Abd Al Magied, K. Beyene, E. Arafa, A. Elnour, N. Kheir

“…A PSA questionnaire was developed using validated instruments and expert input, and included items on professional fulfilment (PF), societal acceptance (SA), work environment (WE), autonomy and professional opportunities (APO), involvement in professional advocacy (IPA), and the impact of work on personal relationships (IWPR).Results Sixty-eight responses were received from pharmacists working in the community, hospital, industry and academic sectors. …”
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GODS OF TRANSHUMANISM by A. V. Halapsis

“…In the foreseeable future, robots will be able to pass the Turing test, become "electronic personalities" and gain political rights, although the question of the possibility of machine consciousness and self-awareness remains open. …”
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A surveillance study to determine the accuracy of mild traumatic brain injury diagnosis in an emergency department: protocol for a retrospective cohort study by Ian D Cameron, Ilaria Pozzato, Ashley Craig, Bamini Gopinath, Mark Gillett, Annette Kifley, Kim Van Vu, Susanne Meares, Anthony Liang

“…The study population will include persons aged 18–65 years who attended the ED with any clinical features potentially indicative of mTBI. …”
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A prognostic signature of Glutathione metabolism-associated long non-coding RNAs for lung adenocarcinoma with immune microenvironment insights by Junxi Hu, Junxi Hu, Shuyu Tian, Shuyu Tian, Qingwen Liu, Qingwen Liu, Jiaqi Hou, Jiaqi Hou, Jun wu, Jun wu, Xiaolin Wang, Xiaolin Wang, Yusheng Shu, Yusheng Shu

“…High-risk patients showed increased tumor mutation burden (TMB) and stemness, emphasizing the potential of personalized immunotherapy to improve survival outcomes.…”
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Qualitative focus group discussions exploring PrEP method and service delivery preferences among female sex workers and their managers in four Zambian provinces by Holly M Burke, Emily Evens, Tendai Munthali, Featherstone Mangunje, Mercy L Kotaka, Bupe Musonda, Musonda Musonda, Catherine S Todd

“…This preference was consistent across provinces. Many FSWs had personal oral PrEP experience and appreciated the high effectiveness but conveyed that the realities of daily use, including pill visibility, and attributed side effects did not meet their needs. …”
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THE IMPACT OF NEUROSCIENCE-BASED MINDFULNESS TRAINING ON MENTAL HEALTH IN FUTURE PSYCHOLOGISTS by Olha Lazorko

“…The results call for incorporating such training within psychology educational programs, thus enhancing personal health and professional competence. Longitudinal studies investigating the long-term effects of mindfulness practices and their use in a broader range of populations are warranted for future research.…”
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