A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Study on the Behavioral Intentions of Polish Medical and Healthcare Students Regarding Interprofessional Collaboration in Their Future Clinical Pract... by Piotr Przymuszała, Artur Chmielewski, Łucja Zielińska-Tomczak, Mateusz Pieczyński, Paweł Czudaj, Magdalena Cerbin-Koczorowska, Ryszard Marciniak

“…This study follows the assumptions of the theory of planned behavior, including analysis of the students’ attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control in this regard. Methods: Data were collected from March to July 2023 on the population of students at Poznan University of Medical Sciences (Poland) using a questionnaire developed using dedicated manuals on the theory. …”
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Measuring Adherence in Hypertensive Patients—Pilot Study with Self-Efficacy for Appropriate Medication Use Scale in Bulgaria by Zornitsa Mitkova, Elena Dimitrova, Velislava Kazakova, Nikolay Gerasimov, Diyan Gospodinov, Javor Mitkov, Stamen Pishev, Guenka Petrova

“…Both genders are almost equally distributed (49.6% male and 50.4% female). …”
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Clinical decision points for two plasma p‐tau217 laboratory developed tests in neuropathology confirmed samples by Anna E. Mammel, Ging‐Yuek Robin Hsiung, Ali Mousavi, Kelsey Hallett, Ian R. Mackenzie, Veronica Hirsch‐Reinshagen, Don Biehl, Pradip Gill, Mary Encarnacion, Hans Frykman

“…Abstract INTRODUCTION We evaluated the diagnostic performance of two commercial plasma p‐tau217 immunoassays compared to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing and neuropathology. METHODS One hundred and seventy plasma samples from the University of British Columbia Hospital Clinic for Alzheimer's (AD) and Related Disorders were analyzed for p‐tau217 using Fujirebio and ALZpath assays. …”
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CacheCraft: A Topology-Aware PageRank Centrality Algorithm for Cache Optimization in Named Data Networking by Ridha M. Negara, Nana R. Syambas, Eueung Mulyana, Rashid M. Fajri, Mochamad S. Budiana

“…Traditional NDN allocates CS capacity uniformly across routers, assuming equal storage requirements for all nodes. However, user content preferences and traffic patterns vary significantly, necessitating a more tailored allocation strategy. …”
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Characteristics of Serum Lipid Metabolism among Women Complicated with Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Mainland China by Lidong Liu, Xiaolei Zhang, Kaizhou Qin, Chengjie Xu, Fangyi Ruan, Yadan Liu, Huanqiang Zhao, Yinan Wang, Yu Xiong, Qiongjie Zhou, Xiaotian Li

“…However, its range in pregnancy and characteristic among different subgroups of HDPs are unclear. Methods. Pregnant women with HDP who underwent antenatal care and delivered in Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University during January 2018 to August 2022 were enrolled. …”
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DIFFERENCES OF BONE REGENERATION USING BOVINE HYDROXYAPATITE AND BOVINE HYDROXYAPATITE WITH FREEZE-DRIED PLATELET RICH PLASMA ALLOGRAFT IN BONE DEFECT OF FEMORAL WHITE RABBIT by Mouli Edward, Henry Dominica, Ferdiansyah Mahyudin, Fedik Abdul Rantam

“…This study compares the effects of regeneration on the bone between bovine hydroxyapatite (BHA) and bovine hydroxyapatite with freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma (FD-PRP) as a bone graft in bone defect of the femoral white rabbit. Methods: The 12 equal New Zealand white rabbits aged 6-9 months are divided into two groups. …”
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HER-2 expression is correlated with multimodal imaging features in breast cancer: a pilot study by Xiao-Dan Zhang, Min Kou, Wei-Yan Zou, Xu Duan, Gui-Xin Di, Wei Qin, Li-Hui Bian, Ze-Peng Ma

“…Objective A pilot study to evaluate the correlation between multimodal imaging features and the expression of the human epidermal growth factor receptor type 2 (HER-2) in breast cancer to provide a basis for clinical treatment and prognosis evaluation.Methods We included a total of 62 patients with breast cancer admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University between 2018 and 2022. …”
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The association between systemic immune inflammation index and disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Anahita Amirpour, Rana Irilouzadian, Hediyeh Baghsheikhi, Maryam Armanfar, Toktam Alirezaei

“…Hereby, we aimed to reveal the association of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and systemic immuneinflammation index (SII) with disease activity score (DAS28) and clinically active disease according to simple disease activity index (SDAI). Methods. We included 250 patients and they were grouped equally based on SDAI into two groups of patients in remission and with active disease. …”
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Epidemiological, clinical, biochemical, and treatment characteristics of brucellosis cases in Turkey by Mustafa Arslan, Barış Ertunç, Muhammed Emin Düz, Elif Menekşe, Burak Yasin Avci, Ecem Avci, Gürdal Yilmaz

“…Farming (76%) and raw dairy (69%) were the main transmission methods. Most patients (98.6%) had positive tube agglutination tests. …”
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Can resisted swimming exercise substitute for the protective effects of estrogen on cardiometabolic risk factors in obese postmenopausal rat model? by Sara Shirazpour, Mohammad Khaksari, Abbas Ali Gaeini, Hamideh Bashiri, Kayvan Khoramipour, Forouzan Rafie

“…Objective(s): Following our previous studies on the anti-obesity and cardioprotective effects of 17-beta estradiol (E2), this study was designed to determine the effects of Resisted swimming (RSW) training and E2 (alone and in combination) on cardiometabolic risk factors in an obese postmenopausal rat model.Materials and Methods: Female ovariectomized rats (OVX) were given a standard diet (SD) or a 60% high-fat diet (HFD) for 16 weeks and were divided into two groups:  SD and HFD. …”
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Development and evaluation of the Indian Sleepiness Scale to assess excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Uma Maheswari Krishnaswamy, Kavitha Venkatnarayan, Sumithra Selvam, Chitra Veluthat, Priya Ramachandran, Uma Devaraj

“…Methods: The study was executed in multiple phases. …”
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Efficacy of a Novel Melatonin-Loaded Gelatin Sponge in Palatal Wound Healing by Salma Nabil Hussein, Gehan Sherif Kotry, Amira Salama Eissa, Lamia Ahmed Heikal, Yasmine Youssri Gaweesh

“…Objectives: The aim of this research was to assess both clinically and histologically the effect of a topically applied melatonin-loaded gelatin sponge on palatal wound healing after graft harvesting. Methods: Twenty-six patients for whom free palatal graft procurement was indicated were divided equally into 2 groups. …”
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Symphysis-fundal height correlates with adverse delivery and neonatal outcomes in induced full-term and premature pregnancies by Ugo Indraccolo, Maria Giulia Lombana Marino, Beatrice Bianchi, Silvia Catagini, Danila Morano, Pantaleo Greco

“…Background: Assessing outcomes of birth in induced patients (full-term and premature) in relation with symphysis-fundal height (SFH) measurement. Methods: A prospective enrollment of induced patients was performed at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit of Arcispedale Sant’Anna of Ferrara. …”
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Power analysis for concurrent balanced or imbalanced multiple-intervention stepped wedge design: a simulation-based approach by Yi Zhang, Meng Zheng, Xue-zhi Liang, Qi Wang, Kun-peng Wu, Ting-ting Guo, Wen Chen

“…We aimed to conduct power analysis for concurrent balanced (equal number of clusters in intervention groups) and imbalanced (unequal number of clusters in intervention groups) M-SWDs. …”
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Effect of Vascular Photobiomodulation in the Postoperative Period of Alveolar Bone Grafting by Nicole Rosa de Freitas, Luisa Belluco Guerrini, Denise Sabbagh Haddad, Roberta Martinelli de Carvalho, Renato Yassutaka Faria Yaedú, Ana Lúcia Pompéia Fraga de Almeida

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study evaluated the effects of vascular photobiomodulation (VPBM) on pain intensity, edema, and facial temperature variation in patients undergoing alveolar bone grafting (ABG) surgery. <b>Methods:</b> A total of 42 patients with cleft lip and palate (aged 9–25 years) scheduled for ABG using iliac crest bone were randomly assigned in equal numbers (14 per group) to one of three groups: control (ABG only), test (ABG + VPBM), and placebo (ABG + simulated VPBM). …”
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THE SPECTRUM OF HYPEREOSINOPHILIA AND ASSOCIATED CLONAL DISORDERS – A REAL WORLD DATA FROM A TROPICAL SETTING. by Sreejesh Sreedharanunni, Neelam Varma, Man Updesh Singh Sachdeva, Shano Naseem, Pankaj Malhotra, Deepak Bansal, Amita Trehan, Subhash Varma

“…Objective: To determine the frequency, etiological spectrum and treatment outcome of hypereosinophilia (HE) and hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) in a tropical setting. Methods:  A retrospective analysis of hospital data of five years and a comprehensive prospective evaluation of patients presenting with HE/HES over a period of 33 months was performed. …”
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Unveiling the gendered abyss: exploring the case of women with lymphatic filariasis and the path to inclusive care in India by Arya Rahul, Anoop C. Choolayil, Dharani Govindasamy, Gnanasekaran Vijayalakshmi, Sadhasivam Anbusivam, Vijesh Sreedhar Kuttiatt

“…Data collection involved 12 in-depth interviews and four focus group discussions, with equal gender separation. The content generated was analyzed using a hybrid thematic analysis approach. …”
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A Comparative Study to evaluate the Clinical Efficacy of a Novel Alkasite-based Material (Cention N), Resin-modified Glass Ionomer Cement, and Composite Resin for Restoration of Cl... by Diksha Bhat, Monika Gupta, Inder K Pandit, Neeraj Gugnani

“…Aim: To evaluate and compare the clinical success of an alkasite-based restorative material (Cention N), resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) (3M ESPE Vitremer), and composite resin (Ceram X) when used as a restorative material in class II cavities in primary molars. Materials and methods: Around 45 primary molars were randomly divided into three equal groups—group I—Cention N, group II—RMGIC (3M ESPE Vitremer), and group III—composite (Ceram X) and restored with restorative materials, respectively. …”
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Comparison of i-Gel as a Conduit for Intubation between under Fiberoptic Guidance and Blind Endotracheal Intubation during Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Randomized Simulation St... by Hyun Young Choi, Wonhee Kim, Yong Soo Jang, Gu Hyun Kang, Jae Guk Kim, Hyeongtae Kim

“…Conclusions. IGI was an equally successful and faster technique compared with IBRI or MCL regardless of the use of PVC or WRS tube. …”
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A prospective randomised pilot study evaluating the safety of the novel LubriShield™ Foley catheter: a permanently coated indwelling urinary catheter by Anders Andreasson, Jan Andersson, Henrik Larsson, Teresa Ekerhult, Johan Stranne

“…Both patients and healthcare professionals rated the NRS equally for the two types of catheters. Conclusions: The novel-coated LubriShield™ catheter was found to be safe for short-term clinical use. …”
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