Anxiety in periodontally healthy, stage III/IV periodontitis with and without smoking: a cross-sectional study by Abhay P. Kolte, Rajashri A. Kolte, Amruta S. Verma, Vrushali N. Lathiya, Saquib A. Shahab

“…So, the aim of this study was to evaluate and correlate anxiety in Periodontally healthy, Stage III/IV Periodontitis patients with and without smoking. Methods 120 participants included in the study were divided equally into four groups of healthy non-smokers (Group I), healthy smokers (Group II), non-smokers with untreated Stage III or IV periodontitis (Group III) and smokers with untreated Stage III or IV periodontitis (Group IV). …”
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A novel machine learning architecture to improve classification of intermediate cases in health: workflow and case study for public health by Bassel Hammoud, Aline Semaan, Lenka Benova, Imad H. Elhajj

“…In this work, we propose an ML architecture to improve the sensitivity of detecting patients in intermediate “hard-to-classify” classes. Methods The proposed architecture replaces a single classifier with a group of cascaded increasingly specialized classifiers: the ‘Human-like’, the ‘Segregating’, and the ‘Deep’ classifiers. …”
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Lessons learned from operationalizing the integration of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions in rural Ethiopia. by Girmay Ayana Mersha, Eshetu Zerihun Tariku, Wanzahun Godana Boynito, Meseret Woldeyohaness, Tadese Kebebe, Birhanu Wodajo, Stefaan De Henauw, Souheila Abbeddou

“…The study aimed to explore the experience of health and agriculture extension workers in integrating nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions provided to households with children under two years of age at community level.<h4>Methods</h4>A qualitative study was conducted in agrarian areas of Ethiopia following the completion of a multi-sectoral program that integrated health and agriculture interventions, in 2021. …”
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The association between mHealth wearables and hypertension selfmanagement in African-born immigrants from medically underserved areas in the United States: a causal-comparative st... by Nelson Bryant

“…Using mHealth interventions, especially wearable devices, has shown some potential in improving hypertension control and treatment compliance in ethnic minorities. Methods This causal-comparative study conducted in 2024 aimed to determine if there is an association between using mHealth wearable devices and improving hypertension control in African-born immigrant groups. …”
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Phenotypic variation of dairy cows’ hematic metabolites and feasibility of non-invasive monitoring of the metabolic status in the transition period by Silvia Magro, Angela Costa, Damiano Cavallini, Elena Chiarin, Massimo De Marchi

“…Therefore, mid-infrared spectroscopy (MIR) could be seen as a valid alternative.MethodsIn the present study, we used laboratory-determined reference blood data and milk spectra of 349 Holstein cows to (i) identify the non-genetic factors affecting the variability of major blood traits in healthy cows and, subsequently, (ii) test the predictive ability of milk MIR. …”
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FD-YOLO: A YOLO Network Optimized for Fall Detection by Hoseong Hwang, Donghyun Kim, Hochul Kim

“…This study focuses on detecting fall situations using image-based methods. The fall images utilized in this research were created by combining three open-source datasets to enhance generalization and adaptability across diverse scenarios. …”
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Effect of moderate-intensity exercise bouts lasting by Karani Magutah, Nilesh B Patel, Kihumbu Thairu

“…Appealing exercise regimes yielding similar/better body composition should be sought.Objective We investigated the effect of moderate-intensity exercise bouts of &lt;10 min on body composition in previously sedentary adults.Methods This unblinded study enrolled 53 healthy sedentary volunteers aged ≥50 years, randomised into one of two gender-balanced exercise interventions: (1) male and (2) female short-duration bouts (MS, n=14; FS, n = 13), and (3) male and (4) female long-duration bouts (ML, n=13; FL, n=13). …”
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Developing the Short‐Form of Lymphedema Needs Questionnaire for Iranian Breast Cancer Patients by Mozhgan Kazemzadeh, Asiie Olfatbakhsh, Sara Dorri

“…Therefore, the purpose of this study is to develop a short‐form version of this questionnaire. Methods The questionnaire items were extracted from the Lymphoedema Needs Questionnaire‐Breast Cancer (LNQ‐BC). …”
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Quantitative online survey of self-perceived knowledge and knowledge gaps of medicines research and development among Finnish general public by Mirjami Tran Minh, Manu Tamminen, Jenni Tamminen-Sirkiä, Muntasir Mamun Majumder, Rubina Tabassum, Tuuli Lahti

“…The survey was carried out in Finland in 2019.Methods The survey was conducted as an online survey by Kantar TNS Gallup Forum online panel. …”
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Comparison the Effect of trans-septal suture technique versus the intranasal Merocel packing regarding local nasal pain and sleep disturbances after septoplasty by Said Mustafa Said

“…The aim of this study was to compare the effect of the transseptal suture technique versus the intranasal packing regarding local nasal pain and sleep disturbances after septoplasty. Methods: Prospective comparative study conducted on 120 patients. …”
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Control of glycaemia and its related factors in patients with type 2 diabetes, north of Iran: generalized linear mixed models and prevalence of overdispersion in patients by Samaneh Hosseinzadeh, Saeideh Davar

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the status of glycemic control and its related factors in patients with type 2 diabetes (PT2D) based on HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, and non-fasting blood glucose levels in Golestan Province, Northern Iran. Materials & Methods: The study employed a retrospective cohort design, collecting data longitudinally and retrospectively from 500 patients with type 2 diabetes (PT2D) who were referred to health centers in Golestan Province between 2013 and 2016 (every three months). …”
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Lyubov S. Tsvetkova. Activity and Personality in Neuropsychology by Natalya K. Korsakova, Marina V. Kalantarova

“…The article describes the development of the scientific school of restorative education of Luria — Tsvetkova, which proposes a methodology and systems of techniques and methods for restoring speech and the processes directly and immediately related to it, as well as other forms of mental activity, the psychological composition of which includes speech. …”
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Ginkgolide B Inhibits EMT and Promotes Pyroptosis in Gastric Cancer via AKT/mTOR Pathway by Lu X, Zhang Y, Wang R, Li Z

“…This study elucidates the anti-cancer properties of Ginkgolide B (GGB), a diterpenoid lactone derived from Ginkgo biloba, in both in vitro and in vivo models of GC.Methods and Results: Using AGS and HGC-27 cell lines, we assessed GGB’s impact on cellular proliferation, colony formation, migration, invasion, apoptosis, and pyroptosis. …”
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Defining the Influence of Age and Gender on Key Performance Metrics in Badminton by Titis Pambudi, FX Sugiyanto, Tomoliyus Tomoliyus, Ilham Ilham, Bekir Erhan Orhan, Vlad Adrian Geantă

“…This study aimed to examine the effect of age and gender on key badminton performance metrics, including smash ability, footwork, and unforced errors, in order to identify developmental and demographic factors influencing skill acquisition and execution. Materials and methods. A quantitative descriptive study involved 24 athletes (aged 9–14) from the Wincorp badminton organization in Surakarta, Indonesia. …”
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Comparable Effects of Sleeve Gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass on Basal Fuel Metabolism and Insulin Sensitivity in Individuals with Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes by Katrine Brodersen, Michael F. Nielsen, Bjørn Richelsen, Esben S. Lauritzen, Einar Pahle, Jan Abrahamsen, Bolette Hartmann, Jens J. Holst, Niels Møller

“…This study was designed to assess and compare the effects of RYGB and SG on fuel metabolism in the basal state and insulin sensitivity during a two-step euglycemic glucose clamp. Materials and Methods. 16 obese individuals with T2D undergoing either RYGB (n=9) or SG (n=7) were investigated before and 2 months after surgery, and 8 healthy individuals without obesity and T2D served as controls. …”
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Who do you know, or what do you know? Board intellectual capital components for non-profit board role fulfilment by Hanli Mulholland, Gert Human

“…Sixteen registered social services NPOs in South Africa were selected through purposive sampling methods. The NPO was considered from a case-based perspective through fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA). …”
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Differential approach in selecting beta-adrenoblocker therapy for patients with chronic heart failure and anaemia by T. M. Uskach, A. G. Kochetov, S. N. Tereschenko

“…To study the effects of β -AB therapy on the anaemia clinical course among CHF patients. Material and methods. The study included 90 ambulatory patients with Functional Class (FC) II-IV CHF and anaemia. …”
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Experimental studies on vibrowave processes in utilization technology of combine harvester parts (case study: guide pulleys) by Anatoly P. Babichev, Vladimir N. Vesnin, Alina A Akulova, Alexander N. Mikhaylov

“…The work objectives are pilot studies of vibrowave processes in the utilization technology of combine harvester parts through the example of guide pulleys, and the determination of the most effective abrasive environment. Materials and Methods . Combine harvester aggregates are considered - four idlers of the poly-V-belt with the diameter of 150 mm with various degrees of the oil consumption pollution, and old paint and soil remains. …”
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Electroacupuncture Mechanisms in Managing Preoperative Anxiety and Postoperative Pain Chronification: A Review by Erasmus S, Lyu Z, Zhou J, Fang J, Liang Y

“…Electroacupuncture (EA), a technique that combines traditional acupuncture with electrical stimulation applied through needles to enhance therapeutic effect, offers a potential solution by targeting multiple neurobiological pathways.Objective: This review investigates how EA addresses preoperative anxiety-induced postoperative hyperalgesic priming ie pain chronification, focusing on its mechanisms in three areas: preoperative anxiety, postoperative hyperalgesic priming, and the interaction between EA and these processes.Methods: A literature search across PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar identified relevant studies on EA’s effects on neurobiological pathways related to anxiety and pain. …”
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Novel PEEK Retentive Elements versus Conventional Retentive Elements in Mandibular Overdentures: A Randomized Controlled Trial by M. Y. Sharaf, Asharaf Eskander, Mohamed Afify

“…To compare retention and patient satisfaction of implant-supported mandibular overdentures retained by conventional nylon clip and metal housings for ball attachments versus PEEK clip and housings. Methods. Twenty-two participants were divided into 2 equal groups (n = 11). …”
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