Preliminary study on the correlation between thyroid magnetic resonance parameters and radiation dose after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma by Kuan Lu, Chenxia Zhou, Jiaming Ren, Jialu Ni, Weisen Yang, Yeqing Wang, Dan Jin, Jianjun Qian, Yaqun Zhu, Dai Shi, Wentao Hu, Liang Xu

“…The signal intensity (SI) of the thyroid gland was measured on T1-weighted imaging (T1WI), T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) and contrast-enhanced T1-weighted imaging. …”
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The Impact of Chronic Pelvic Pain and Bowel Morbidity on Quality of Life in Cervical Cancer Patients Treated With Radio (Chemo) Therapy. A Systematic Literature Review by Natuhwera G, Ellis P

“…Studies reported disruptions in nearly all domains of quality-of-life, including global, physical, emotional/psychological, financial, sexual, social, role functioning as a result of being treated with radiotherapy or radio-chemotherapy.Conclusion: Chronic pelvic pain and bowel morbidity are common adverse events experienced by cervical cancer patients receiving, or who have received, pelvic radiotherapy or radio-chemotherapy. …”
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Sleep quality and cognitive functioning among Chinese older adults living in the US: a mixed-effects model analysis by Fengyan Tang, Yuyang Zhu, Dasuni Jayawardena, Guoping Jin, Yanping Jiang

“…Methods This observational study utilized a two-wave panel design as part of the PINE, including 2,228 participants aged 65 years or older who self-identified as Chinese. …”
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Histological chorioamnionitis and its predictors among mothers with premature rupture of membranes delivering at tertiary hospitals in Uganda: a multicenter cross-sectional study by Ibrahim Abdi Abdinasir, Marie Pascaline Sabine Ishimwe, Maxwell Okello, Paul Byaruhanga, Ralph Samson Enyamitoit, Theoneste Hakizimana

“…Neutrophil infiltration was the most frequently observed histological lesion. Patients with PROM who were referred from other health facilities or had not attended PNC were at a higher risk of developing HCA. …”
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Effect of Yijinjing Training on Balance Function and Plantar Pressure of Stroke Patients by LUO Kailiang, JIN Xueming, MA Shujie, XUE Xin, LIU Xinhao, MA Xinran, HU Jun

“…Before and after treatment, the Berg balance scale (BBS) was used to evaluate balance function; the plantar pressure analysis system was used to evaluate the plantar pressure parameters under the condition of eyes opened or closed, the percentage of plantar pressure of the hemiplegic side and envelope ellipse parameters (long axis length, short axis length and area) were obtained through the analysis of the system; the adverse reactions such as falls, muscle pain, abnormal blood pressure and heart rate of the two groups were recorded.ResultsThere was no significant difference in BBS score, percentage of plantar pressure on the hemiplegic side and envelope ellipse parameters of the two groups before treatment,the difference was no statistically significant (<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05). …”
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Understanding and reducing delayed dental care for early childhood caries: a structural equation model approach by Mengmeng Wang, Yu Zhang, Xiaofei Li, Xin Liu

“…Methods Data were collected from young children who visited the department of stomatology at a tertiary hospital from January to December 2023. …”
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Gut dysbiosis is associated with difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis by Patricia Ruiz-Limón, Patricia Ruiz-Limón, Patricia Ruiz-Limón, Natalia Mena-Vázquez, Natalia Mena-Vázquez, Isabel Moreno-Indias, Isabel Moreno-Indias, Isabel Moreno-Indias, Jose Manuel Lisbona-Montañez, Jose Manuel Lisbona-Montañez, Jose Manuel Lisbona-Montañez, Arkaitz Mucientes, Arkaitz Mucientes, Sara Manrique-Arija, Sara Manrique-Arija, Sara Manrique-Arija, Rocío Redondo-Rodriguez, Rocío Redondo-Rodriguez, Laura Cano-García, Laura Cano-García, Francisco J. Tinahones, Francisco J. Tinahones, Francisco J. Tinahones, Francisco J. Tinahones, Antonio Fernández-Nebro, Antonio Fernández-Nebro, Antonio Fernández-Nebro

“…BackgroundDifficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis (D2T RA) refers to a subset of patients who fail to achieve adequate disease control after the use of two or more biological or targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (b/tsDMARDs) with different mechanisms of action, while maintaining active inflammatory disease. …”
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The burden of headache disorders among medical students in Vietnam: estimates from a cross-sectional study with a health-care needs assessment by Dung Viet Nguyen, Hieu Trung Vo, Khoi Hong Vo, Lam Tung Duong, Lam Que La, An Bao Hoang, Phu Hong Vo, Thao Thu Tran, Binh Van Phan, Huong Thi Thu Pham, Hai-Anh Nguyen, Nga Thi Bui, Phuc Duy Phan, Thang Xuan Pham, Cong-Hoang Nguyen, Ngoc-Linh Thi Pham, Luc Tien Trinh, Duong Thi Ha, Ha-An Phan, Thanh-Thuy Ho, Loi Thi Dinh, Le Thi Bich Nguyen, Linh Hue Nguyen, Toan Van Phan, Thuy Thanh Truong, Quy Huu Ha, Hoai Thi Thu Nguyen

“…Participants included medical students who were randomly selected from two medical universities in Vietnam. …”
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An exceptionally rare case of a diffuse midline glioma with concomitant H3.1 K27M and G34R mutations in the HIST1H3C (H3C3) gene by Zita Reisz, Rita Pereira, Smitha Nevis, Alan Mackay, Leena Bhaw, Yura Grabovska, Ross Laxton, Valeria Molinari, Anna Burford, Barnaby Clark, Cristina Bleil, Bassel Zebian, Erika Pace, Annette Weiser, Fernando Carceller, Lynley Marshall, Andrew King, Istvan Bodi, Safa Al-Sarraj, Chris Jones, Matthew Clarke

“…Abstract Histone mutations (H3 K27M, H3 G34R/V) are molecular features defining subtypes of paediatric-type diffuse high-grade gliomas (HGG) (diffuse midline glioma (DMG), H3 K27-altered, diffuse hemispheric glioma (DHG), H3 G34-mutant). The WHO classification recognises in exceptional cases, these mutations co-occur. …”
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Comparison of safety and effectiveness of medical adhesive and metal spring coil in preoperative localization of peripheral pulmonary nodules by Yifei Wang, Zhenhua Yue, Xiaoqian Shi, Guozhan Xia, Linlin Qin, Qi Sun, Yiling Huang, Rong Chen, Xuewei Zhao, Mingdong Wang

“…Preoperative patients were randomly divided into two groups, with 205 patients undergoing preoperative medical adhesive positioning (Group A) and 83 patients undergoing metal spring coil positioning (Group B). …”
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Biomechanical coordination and variability alters following repetitive movement fatigue in overhead athletes with painful shoulder by Rahman Sheikhhoseini, Sajjad Abdollahi, Mohammad Salsali, Mehrdad Anbarian

“…In this controlled laboratory study, 24 overhead athletes in two groups of athletes with (N = 12) and without (N = 12) CSP were recruited. …”
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Exploring dental students' knowledge on oral cancer prevention: a cross-sectional study in Moldova, Armenia, and Belarus by Olga Golburean, Diana Uncuta, Gayane Manrikyan, Natalia Shakavets, Izabella Vardanyan, Marina Markaryan, Ferda Özkaya, Daniela-Elena Costea, Tarig Al-Hadi Osman

“…Differences in the knowledge score between different groups of students was investigated using either student`s t-test whenever comparing two groups, or One-way ANOVA with Bonferroni`s correction for three or more groups. …”
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畸型精子症患者精子DNA 完整性与年龄及常规精液参数的关系 by 郭丽媛, 周华, 王晓蔓, 刘敏

“…【方法】收集2013年1月至2016年12月在我院生殖中心就诊的255例畸型精子症患者的精液标本，将患者按年龄分为≤ 30岁、30～35 岁和≥ 35 岁3 组，按WHO 第5 版手册进行精液常规分析，采用精子染色质扩散法（SCD）检测精子DNA完整性。【结果】畸形精子症患者精子DNA碎片指数（DFI）与前向运动精子百分率（PR%）、精子总活力呈负相关（P < 0.001；P < 0.001），与年龄、正常形态精子百分率（NF%）可能存在弱相关关系（P = 0.003；P = 0.027）。…”
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Practices and knowledge of health personnel about transgenderity in Primary Health Care by Francisco Jean Gomes de Sousa, Edgar Amatuzzi, Andressa Teoli Nunciaroni, Jaime Alonso Caravaca-Morera, Claudia Regina Ribeiro, Adriana Lemos

“…Participants: 18 Community Health Agents and 12 Nursing Technicians who worked in Primary Health Care Units from several Brazilian states. …”
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Collaboration-Based BIM Model Development Management System for General Contractors in Infrastructure Projects by Yu-Cheng Lin, Nan-Hai Lo, Hsin-Tzu Hu, Ya-Ting Hsu

“…The CBMDM system assists users by providing workflow management of CBMDM tasks for BIM engineers and managers so users can manage all BIM model development tasks effectively. …”
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Risk Factors for Stress Fractures in Female Runners: Results of a Survey by Therese E Johnston, Allison E Jakavick, Caroline A Mancuso, Kathleen C McGee, Lily Wei, Morgan L Wright, Jeremy Close, Ayako Shimada, Benjamin E Leiby

“… # Conclusions Multiple intrinsic and extrinsic factors were identified for female runners who sustained one or more stress fracture during running. …”
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Bony ankylosis adversely affects postoperative hip function in patients with ankylosing spondylitis undergoing total hip arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study of 319 consecuti... by Liangliang Li, Jun Fu, Chi Xu, Ming Ni, Wei Chai, Libo Hao, Yonggang Zhou, Jiying Chen

“…The postoperative functional results of the two groups at the most recent follow-up were compared. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Relation to Reproductive Health Among Young Albanian Women by Alketa Zazo, Eliona Kulluri, Enxhi Vrapi

“…A similar trend was witnessed regarding contraception. Most participants admitted to not using any mode of contraception or preferring the withdrawal method despite being informed of the main contraceptive options. …”
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Conceptual Transformations of Public Diplomacy by M. M. Lebedeva

“…Today the situation is much more complicated: along with “trackers” within the framework of unofficial channels of public diplomacy, there are actors of world politics who have significant independence in the world arena and often pursue state policy at their own discretion. …”
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Hydrochemical assessment of borehole water in Effurun, Delta state Niger Delta, Nigeria: implications for public health and safety by Odunayo Tope Ojo, Chiaka Joy Ike, Adegoke Ige Aladeboyeje, Olayiwola Grace Olaseeni, Olumuyiwa Femi Adewumi

“…The aim of this study is to assess the quality of borehole water in Effurun by analyzing major ions, trace metals, and other hydrochemical parameters, and to compare the findings with WHO and NSDWQ drinking water standards. Ten borehole water samples were collected from various locations across Effurun. …”
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