Prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in a sample of medical students in Erbil city by Dilan Burhan Yousif, Zana Qadir Omer

“…According to Helkimo clinical dysfunction index temporomandibular disorder was more prevalent among females and those who had a degree of anxiety. …”
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Nomogram based on dual-energy computed tomography to predict the response to induction chemotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a two-center study by Huanhuan Ren, Junhao Huang, Yao Huang, Bangyuan Long, Mei Zhang, Jing Zhang, Huarong Li, Tingting Huang, Daihong Liu, Ying Wang, Jiuquan Zhang

“…This study aimed to investigate whether the parameters from DECT can predict the response to induction chemotherapy in NPC patients in two centers. Methods This two-center retrospective study included patients diagnosed with NPC who underwent contrast-enhanced DECT between March 2019 and November 2023. …”
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Public attitudes and knowledge about self‐injury: A cross‐sectional web‐based survey of Japanese adults by Masaru Takahashi, Kasumi Imahara, Yukiko Miyamoto, Kayoko Myojo, Michiko Yasuda, Izumi Kadomodo

“…With some exceptions, individuals who expressed confidence in their ability to respond to self‐injurers were more likely to endorse the myths. …”
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LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION by Ivett STUMPF-TAMÁS, Marianna MÓRÉ

“…To do this, organisations need to proactively identify and develop talent by providing long-term mentoring programmes and training for future leaders. …”
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Perceptions and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant and lactating women in Singapore: a pre-vaccine rollout cross-sectional study by Pooja Agarwal Jayagobi, Chengsi Ong, Kee Thai Yeo, Caleb Chun Wei Lim, Meei Jiun Seet, Lee Koon Kwek, Chee Wai Ku, Jerry Kok Yen Chan, Manisha Mathur, Mei Chien Chua

“…However, vaccine perception and acceptance among pregnant and lactating women is unknown in Singapore. We aimed to determine the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among these two groups of women in Singapore and the factors associated with vaccine acceptance. …”
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Use of a Food Frequency Questionnaire for the Estimation of Gut Microbiota Composition Based on Dietary Patterns and Its Association with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms in the L... by Christie J. Bou Chacra, Sofi G. Julien

“…We observed a significant inverse relationship between IBS symptoms and EGMC. …”
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Abortion Rate Following Chorionic Villous Sampling and Amniocentesis in Twin Pregnancies by Fatemeh Golshahi, Fatemeh Rahimi-Sharbaf, Mahbobeh Shirazi, Sara Saeedi, Athar Abdolrazagh Nejad, Sahar Garfami, Nafise Saedi, Jafar Golshahi, Zeynab Amiriarya, Narjes Tavakolikia, Behrokh Sahebdel

“…Materials and methods: This retrospective observational study was conducted on 187 pregnant women who underwent amniocentesis or CVS in the perinatology department of Yas Hospital affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences from January 2011 to March 2020. …”
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Characteristics That Predict Psoriatic Arthritis by the Classification Criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 18 Years After Disease Onset by Agnes Szentpetery, Mia Glerup, Kristiina Aalto, Ellen D. Arnstad, Anders Fasth, Troels Herlin, Charlotte Myrup, Ellen Nordal, Suvi Peltoniemi, Marite Rygg, Veronika Gjertsen Rypdal, Lillemor Berntson

“…Patients were classified according to the International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR) criteria at baseline, and we applied ILAR and CASPAR criteria at 18 years. …”
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Evaluating the use of Uromune® autovaccine in recurrent urinary tract infections: a pilot unicenter retrospective study in Reus, Spain by Simona Iftimie, Paula Ladero-Palacio, Ana F. López-Azcona, Laia Pujol-Galarza, Antoni Pont-Salvadó, Xavier Gabaldó-Barrios, Jorge Joven, Jordi Camps, Antoni Castro, Mercè Pascual-Queralt

“…The number of patients who suffered three or more episodes per year dropped from 43 (87.7%) before the intervention to 7 (14.3%) afterwards. …”
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The Impact and Risk Factors of Screen Time Exposure in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Shahad Ali Ahmed AL-Baldawi, Nabeeha Najatee Akram, Zahraa Aqeel Abdulmajeed

“…Although none of the studied patient’s characteristics was related to the duration of screen exposure, two maternal factors were significantly related to the longer duration of screen exposure (lower level of education and being a housewife with P-values of 0.008 and 0.02 respectively). …”
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Orthopedic Trauma Epidemiology in Pediatric Patients at a Tertiary Care Trauma Center in North India by Syed Faisal Afaque, Vikas Verma, Farhat Fatima, Ajai Singh

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the epidemiology, etiology, mechanisms of injury, and outcomes of orthopedic trauma in pediatric patients who are admitted to a tertiary care trauma center located in North India. …”
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The relationship of growth differentiation factor 15 with some biochemical parameters in cardiovascular disease patients in Babylon City by Hiba Resheed Behayaa, Zinah Abbass Ali, Seenaa Badr Mohammed, Suhayr A. Alqaysi

“…Materials and Methods: GDF15 was assessed in 80 Iraqi subjects; 40 were diagnosed with CVD and 40 subjects who appear healthy were considered for this study. …”
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Durasi Penggunaan Gadget dan Ketajaman Mata pada Remaja: Studi Korelasi by Istiqomi Saidah Hanun, Muskhab Eko Riyadi

“…The population consisted of students from class X and XI who were pursuing a focus in Audio Video Engineering Expertise at SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Yogyakarta. …”
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The Effect of Whey Protein Consumption on Postprandial Glucose, Insulin and Incretin Responses in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Acute-Term... by Zahra Salimi, Maryam Asadi, Anahita Mansoori

“…This was a systematic review and meta-analysis that was conducted to evaluate the overall effect of whey protein consumption on postprandial glucose, insulin, and incretin hormone responses in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, PubMed, and Scopus databases were searched to find acute-term controlled clinical trials investigating the effect of all types of whey proteins on products postprandial glucose (PPG) response as the main outcome and also insulin and incretin responses as secondary outcomes in patients with T2DM. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of pregnancy termination for childbearing women using the modified Poisson regression model: a cross-sectional study of the Tanzania Demographic and Hea... by Sizwe Vincent Mbona, Retius Chifurira, Bonginkosi Duncan Ndlovu, Anisha Ananth

“…In particular, women’s age, level of education, marital status, history of pregnancy losses, wealth status, attempt to delay or avoid getting pregnant outside the ideal birth spacing, and recent internet use, total children ever born, desire for more children, were significantly associated with pregnancy termination. Women who reside in rural areas, those covered by health insurance and those using contraceptives had a significantly lower likelihood of terminating pregnancy compared to their counterparts. …”
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Measurement of Quality of Life IV. Use of the SEQOL, QOL5, QOL1, and Other Global and Generic Questionnaires by Soren Ventegodt, Joav Merrick, Niels Jorgen Andersen

“…The value of such a database depends on the correct use of the questionnaires and this paper examines some examples of how quality-of-life rating scales can be used.We identified at least ten ways to use the quality-of-life questionnaire: describing the quality of life of a population or patient group; formulating an objective for support, treatment, or care; screening or identifying individuals who need treatment; evaluating treatment and care; facilitating communication between physician and patients; involving the patient in the decision-making process; allocating resources; investigating the causal relation between the quality of life and ill health in prospective studies; creating an awareness of the quality of life and health promotion; and helping the practitioner to accumulate knowledge.Enhancing the quality of life is therefore a determining factor in the process of increasing awareness and responsible conduct in relation to the environment, natural resources, the working environment, and the structure of society. …”
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Molecular Evidence of Emerged Pulmonary Lophomoniasis due to Lophomonas blattarum among Hospitalized Patients in Southwestern Iran: A National Registry-Based Study by Kobra Mokhtarian, Simin Taghipour, Maryam Nakhaei, Amirmasoud Taheri, Ali Sharifpour, Mahdi Fakhar, Hajar Ziaei Hezarjaribi

“…The current study aimed to determine the prevalence of lophomoniasis among patients who were hospitalized in Hajar Hospital, Shahrekord, southwestern Iran, using a conventional PCR technique. …”
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Nasal Carriage and Methicillin Resistance of Staphylococcus aureus among Schoolchildren in Sana’a City, Yemen by Arwa Mohammed Othman, Belques Sharaf Al-Huraibi, Rowa Mohammed Assayaghi, Huda Zaid Al-Shami

“…S. aureus was significantly recovered from students at the age group of 10–14 years (χ2 = 7.02; p=0.03), females than males (OR = 1.96; χ2 = 10.75; p=0.001), and students who were admitted into hospitals (OR = 1.6; χ2 = 4.89; p=0.03). …”
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3D modeling to predict vascular involvement in resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma by Sguinzi R, Vidal J, Poroes F, Bartolucci DA, Litchinko A, Gossin E, Fingerhut A, Toso C, Buhler L, Egger B

“…Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 16 patients with BR-PDAC near vascular structures who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) with or without vascular resection between 2015 and 2021. …”
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Misdiagnosis of Psychosis and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in a Young Patient with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Jiangbo Ying, Melvyn Weibin Zhang, Sreedharan Geetha Sajith, Giles Ming-Yee Tan, Ker-Chiah Wei

“…This case study presents a young man who was assessed to have no major mental illness during his first visit to emergency services in a psychiatric hospital. …”
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