Factors associated with self-care in people with advanced chronic kidney disease and their experience of care in Catalonia: an application of Leventhal’s self-regulatory model by Elena Pintado-Outumuro, Betlem Salvador-González, Victoria Morín-Fraile, Llúcia Benito-Aracil, Oriol Cunillera-Puertolas, Teresa Marblava Buades-Sabater, Esther Salillas-Adot, Rosa M Sánchez-Cabrera, Esther López-Gonzalo, Iris Lumillo-Gutiérrez

“…A thematic analysis of the data was carried out, identifying dominant themes related to the mental structures and coping strategies for ACKD in accordance with the concepts described in the SRM. …”
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Impact of gut microbial diversity on egg production performance in chickens by Liping Wu, Tao Zhang, Zhihua Luo, Huiyuan Xiao, Di Wang, Cailong Wu, Xinyan Fang, Jiawei Li, Jing Zhou, Junjie Miao, Hongli Tan, Yanan Wang, Qing Liu, Jianhua Huang

“…This research not only advances our understanding of avian gut microbiology but also has practical implications for optimizing poultry farming practices and enhancing economic outcomes.…”
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Presence of Heavy Metals in Vegetables Irrigated with Wastewater-Impacted Rivers and Its Health Risks in Ethiopia: Systematic Review by Belay Negassa, Dessalegn Dadi, Negasa Eshete Soboksa, Samuel Fekadu

“…Cross-sectional studies that met inclusion criteria were considered. Data were extracted by independent reviewers. Methodological quality of included studies was assessed using critical appraisal tools. …”
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Sex-specific trunk movement coordination in participants with low-back pain and asymptomatic controls by Lukas Fischer, Lukas Fischer, Arno Schroll, Arno Schroll, Hendrik Schmidt, Adamantios Arampatzis, Adamantios Arampatzis

“…Participants with low-back pain that persisted for 12 weeks or longer were categorized as chronic (N = 104). Data were analyzed using linear mixed models in the style of a two way anova.ResultsFemale participants showed a higher range of motion in both the trunk and pelvis during trunk flexion, as well as an increased lumbar lordosis in standing attributed to a higher pelvic angle that persisted throughout the entire trunk flexion movement, resulting in a longer duration of lumbar lordosis. …”
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Exercise‐induced dynamic mitral regurgitation is associated with outcomes in patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy by Maximilian Spieker, Jonas Sidabras, Hannah Lagarden, Lucas Christian, Niklas Günther, Stephan Angendohr, Alexandru Bejinariu, P. Christian Schulze, Roman Pfister, Can Öztürk, Ralf Westenfeld, Patrick Horn, Amin Polzin, Malte Kelm, Obaida Rana

“…Conclusions The haemodynamic changes provoked by isometric exercise unmasked dynamic severe MR in a significant number of patients with non‐severe MR at rest. These data may have implications for therapeutic decision‐making in symptomatic patients with non‐severe MR at rest.…”
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Tracking adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells in the eye: Integrating IVIS imaging and Alu PCR for enhanced detection of human cells by Robert M. Rusch, Emi Inagaki, Kentaro Ago, Tetsu Yoshida, Yui Ueno, Hidenori Nonaka, Hideyuki Okano, Masaya Nakamura, Shigeto Shimmura

“…The study tracked transfected adMSCs over seven days, with subsequent analysis of human DNA distribution by Alu-PCR. Result: Data indicates adMSCs disappear from the recipient by day 7, corroborated by the absence of human DNA in tested organs. …”
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Profiles of innovative behavior and associated predictors among clinical nurses: a multicenter study using latent profile analysis by Husheng Li, Yue Qiao, Tianxiang Wan, Chun Hua Shao, Fule Wen, Xiaoxin Liu

“…Socio-demographic and professional data and research output indicators were measured by a self-designed questionnaire. …”
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Factores socioeconómicos que influyen en la salud nutricional y actividad física de escolares (Influence of socioeconomic factors in the health state of primary education students... by Antonio Sanchez-Urrea, Tomás Izquierdo Rus

“…This study ends with new lines of research on the subject and educational implications. …”
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Transformative applications in biology education: A case study on the efficacy of adaptive learning with numerical insights by Shin I. Aleksandrovich, Tyan Ramazan, Raissa Utegaliyeva, Balzat Sarimbayeva, Gaukhar Keubassova, Rakhima Bissalyyeva, Kuanysh Syman, Gaukhar Abdikarimova

“…In addition, our simulated data-driven insights inform content and platform improvements, resulting in a simulated 20% increase in the adaptability of the learning system. …”
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Assessing the effectiveness of the expanded hepatitis A vaccination program in China: an interrupted time series design by Jinwei Chen, Yong Huang, Yuantao Hao, Zhicheng Du, Wangjian Zhang, Yueqian Wu, Pengyu Wang, Yikun Chang, Junxi Li, Yibing Wang

“…This study has important implications for the adjustment of vaccination strategies for other regions and populations.…”
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Ultradeep N-glycoproteome atlas of mouse reveals spatiotemporal signatures of brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases by Pan Fang, Xiangming Yu, MengYang Ding, Cong Qifei, Hongyu Jiang, Qi Shi, Weiwei Zhao, Weimin Zheng, Yingning Li, Zixiang Ling, Wei-Jun Kong, Pengyuan Yang, Huali Shen

“…A comprehensive database resource of experimental N-glycoproteomic data from this study and previous literatures is further established. …”
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Incidence and risk factors of post-transplant diabetes mellitus among kidney transplant recipients: a retrospective study from a tertiary center in Saudi Arabia by Mutlaq Alotaibi, Najlaa Almalki, Manal E. Alotaibi, Majed Alosaimi, Monther Alazwari, Mohamed Hussein, Faisal Alhomayani, Abdulmajeed Alotaibi, Ameerah Bajaber, Fahad Bhutto, Abdulmajeed Algethami, Bassem A. Almalki

“…This study aims to identify the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical implications of PTDM among kidney transplant recipients at Alhada Armed Forces Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Exploring the dynamics of stroke survivors’ care dependency, fatigue, and coping strategy in their caregivers: a structural equation modeling analysis by Jinyao Wang, Shuangyan Tu, Jun Cui, Rong Yang, Yan Jiang, Lihong Zhao

“…AimsTo evaluate the interactions among stroke survivors’ care dependency, caregivers’ negative coping strategy, and fatigue.DesignDescriptive quantitative research design.SettingPatients with acute stroke and their caregivers were enrolled in a General Hospital in West China from July 2022 to April 2023.Primary and secondary outcome measuresData collection adopted the Care Dependency Scale (CDS), the Simple Coping Style Questionnaire (SCSQ), and the Fatigue Scale-14 (FS-14). …”
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Stigma of Dementia on Social Media During World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: Thematic Analysis of Posts by Juanita-Dawne Bacsu, Jasmine Cassy Mah, Ali Akbar Jamali, Christine Conanan, Samantha Lautrup, Corinne Berger, Dylan Fiske, Sarah Fraser, Anila Virani, Florriann Fehr, Alison L Chasteen, Zahra Rahemi, Shirin Vellani, Melissa K Andrew, Allison Cammer, Katherine S McGilton, Rory Gowda-Sookochoff, Kate Nanson, Karl S Grewal, Raymond J Spiteri

“…ResultsAfter filtering the data, 1981 posts were examined using thematic analysis. …”
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Impact of healthy pregnancy and lifestyle in mothers on developmental delay in their offspring: a strength-based analysis of a longitudinal study among indigenous children in Austr... by Md Irteja Islam, Thomas Stubbs, Tuguy Esgin, Alexandra Martiniuk

“…Methods Strength-based analysis was conducted using data from 8 longitudinal waves of LSIC study in Australia. …”
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Social Determinants of Health Predict Sleep–Wake Disturbances Among Patients Living With Primary Brain Tumors: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis by Michelle L. Wright, Hope Miller, Elizabeth Vera, Alvina A. Acquaye‐Mallory, Brayden Chavis, Anna Choi, Ewa Grajkowska, Tricia Kunst, Morgan Johnson, Zuena Karim, Bennett McIver, Madhura Managoli, Jennifer Reyes, Terri S. Armstrong, Amanda L. King

“…Demographic, clinical, and socioeconomic data were analyzed to identify factors associated with SD and SRI. …”
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Slow, stealthy and steady – capacity development to address land tenure issues in development programmes: experiences of the IFAD/GLTN TSLI-ESA Project by Agatha Achieng Wanyonyi, Solomon Mkumbwa, Harold Liversage, Omar Sylla

“…Key lessons, there is need to exhaustively consider implications of potential land tenure issues from the start including their anticipated consequences, and where possible include them in the programme plan. …”
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A Comparison of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment and Biopsy Outcomes with and Without Central Review in Two Swedish Regional Organized Prostate Cancer Testing Programs by Jonas Wallström, Max Alterbeck, Rebecka Arnsrud Godtman, Ola Bratt, Thomas Jiborn, Erik Thimansson

“…In Skåne, 27% of scans were primarily assigned Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) scores ≥4, compared with 10% in Västra Götaland. …”
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Meta-analyses of the effects of high-intensity interval training in elite athletes — part II: relationships between the mean effects on various performance measures by Hans-Peter Wiesinger, Hans-Peter Wiesinger, Hans-Peter Wiesinger, Will G. Hopkins, Nils Haller, Nils Haller, Julia Blumkaitis, Tilmann Strepp, Thomas Leonhard Stöggl, Thomas Leonhard Stöggl

“…Here, we extend the analyses to relationships between mean changes of these measures and consider implications for understanding and improving HIIT that were not apparent in the previous analyses.MethodsThe data were mean changes from HIIT with highly trained endurance and elite other (mainly team sport) athletes in studies where two or more measures or predictors of performance were available. …”
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The clinical impact of oral iron treatment for anaemia in pregnancy in accordance with current guidance: a prospective cohort study in a maternity unit in the Midlands of England by David Churchill, Hind Ali, Samaher Sweity, Dianne Bautista, Mahmoud Moussa, Laura Devison, Julie Icke, Simon J. Stanworth

“…Aims were to assess the response, side effect and adherence to treatment and predictability of response using routine clinical and laboratory data. The study population consisted of pregnant women diagnosed with anaemia. …”
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